HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC_2017-04-11_Minutes Special MeetingMINUTES - MORR O BAY CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING —APRIL 11, 2017
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL
209 SURF STREET — 3:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Jamie Irons
Robert Davis
John Headding
Matt Makowetski
Marlys McPherson
STAFF: Dave Buckingham
Joe Pannone
Dana Swanson
Ikani Taumoepeau
Craig Schmollinger
Eric Endersby
Rob Livick
Scot Graham
Jennifer Little
Kirk Carmichael
AGENDA NO: A-3
MEETING DATE: May 9, 2017
Mayor
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Deputy City Manager
Finance Manager
Harbor Director
Public Works Director
Community Development Director
Tourism Manager
Recreation Services Division Coordinator
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Irons established a quorum and called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. with all Members
present.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Irons opened the public comment period for items on the agenda; seeing none, the public
comment period was closed.
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA ITEMS:
ADVISORY BOARD INTERVIEWS
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a. Citizens Oversight &Citizens Finance Committee interviews to fill a current vacancy
for a term ending 1/31/22a
b. Water Reclamation Facility Citizens Advisory Committee (WRFCAC) interview to fill a
current vacancy.
Clerk Swanson announced Deborah Adams was unable to attend the interview due to previously
scheduled travel plans and explained the Council Policies provide the option to make a motion to
excuse the absence and consider her application.
MOTION: Council Member Davis moved the Council excuse Ms. Adams absence and
consider her for a position on the Citizens Oversight &Citizens Finance Committee
(CFAC). The motion was seconded by Council Member McPherson and carried
unanimously, 5-0.
The following applicants were interviewed to fill one current vacancy on the CFAC: John Martin
and Malcolm McEwen. Following interviews, the Council voted by written ballot and Ms. Swanson
read the results. Mr. Martin received four votes (Irons, Headding, Makowetski, McPherson) and
Or. cEwen received one vote (Davis). Mr. Martin was appointed to the CFAC for a term ending
January 31, 2022,
Ms. Fullerton was interviewed to fill a current vacancy on the WRFCAC. Following interviews, the
Council voted unanimously (5-0) to appoint Ms. Fullerton to that Committee.
II. DISCUSS DRAFT ADVISORY BOARD WORK PLANS (TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE)
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3:40 p.m. —Harbor Advisory Board
4:00 p.m. —Public Works Advisory Board (PWAB)
4:20 p.m. —Planning Commission
4:40 p.m. —Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) Advisory Board
5:00 p.m. —Citizens Oversight and Citizens Finance Advisory Committee
5:20 p.m. —Recreation &Parks Commission
The Council discussed a need to provide advisory board members with additional training
regarding their role and relationship to Council, meeting procedures, and how to seek public input.
Mayor Irons agreed and plans to bring Advisory Board Policies to Council for consideration of
those and other updates. Ms. Swanson shared staff is developing an advisory board orientation
program that could be reviewed at that time.
Harbor Advisory Board (HAB) —The HAB was represented by Chair Ron Reisner and Harbor
Director Eric Endersby,
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There was general discussion and review of the draft work plan. The HAB requested direction
from Council regarding development of Cl Morro Bay Eelgrass Mitigation Plan, establishing a
working waterfront, and resolving Measure D ambiguities.
The Council suggested the list of objectives be shortened to a workable one-year list and brought
back for Council discussion.
Public Works Advisory Board (PWAB) —The PWAB was represented by Chair Ric Deschler and
Public Works Director Rob Livick.
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Council Member Headding suggested looking to IWMA for garbage and recycling education
materials and Mayor Irons asked the PWAB evaluate public trash container closures. Regarding
street repair funding, Council Member McPherson commented she would ask Council to agendize
discussion of SB-1. It was suggested the Streets Tax Measure be moved from Quarter 1 to
Quarter 3 to stay in line with Council directed activity. Council Member Davis suggested adding
review of unmet bicycle needs in Quarter 3. Mayor Irons agreed and suggested SLOCOG
initiatives be reviewed at that time.
Planning Commission —The Planning Commission was represented by Chair Robert Tefft and
Community Development Director Scot Graham.
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MINUTES - MORRO BAY SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING — APRIL 11, 2017
There was general discussion of the draft work plan and a suggestion to add an item related to
housing affordability. Commissioner Tefft agreed and suggested the Planning Commission
review develop some general approaches to provide affordable housing for Council input and
prioritization. Council Member Headding suggested the City's approach on code enforcement be
included.
Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) Advisory Board —The TBID was represented by
Board Member Taylor Newton and Tourism Manager Jennifer Little.
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There was discussion regarding adding vacation rentals and RV parks to the assessment district.
Staff confirmed with approval of this item, the City would move forward in that direction.
Citizens Oversight &Citizens Finance Advisory Committee (CFAC) —The CFAC was represented
by Chair Barbara Spagnola and Finance Director Craig Schmollinger,
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Council Member Headding asked the CFAC review the audit report management letter and
confirm appropriate actions are taken by staff. Council Member McPherson suggested the
committee, or an ad hoc committee, be assigned to review and provide recommendations on
items that have a significant impact on City finances. Chair Spagnola commented that with a full
committee they will be able to form subcommittees and do more of their own research and create
reports.
Recreation &Parks Commission (RPC) —The RPC was represented by Chair Drew Sidaris and
Recreation Services Division Coordinator Kirk Carmichael.
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Council stressed the importance of working with the Community Foundation and local businesses
to keep programs affordable; the future impact minimum wage increases will have on these
programs in future years; and the need to stay in close contact with the school district regarding
community use of the pool.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:49 p.m.
Recorded by:
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ana Swanson
City Clerk
MINUTES - MORRO BAY SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - APRIL 11, 2017