HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC_2018-06-12_MinutesMINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING — JUNE 12, 2018
VETERAN'S MEMORIAL HALL — 6:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Jamie Irons
Robert Davis
John Headding
Matt Makowetski
Marlys McPherson
STAFF: Scott Collins
Chris Neumeyer
Dana Swanson
Jennifer Callaway
Scot Graham
Greg Allen
Matt Vierra
Eric Endersby
Jennifer Little
AGENDA NO: A-1
MEETING DATE: July 10, 2018
Mayor
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
City Manager
Assistant City Attorney
City Clerk
Finance Director
Community Development Director
Police Chief
Fire Marshal
Harbor Director
Tourism Manager
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:06 p.m., with all members present.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
RECOGNITION - None
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — No Closed Session meeting was held.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & PRESENTATIONS
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & PRESENTATIONS
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PRESENTATIONS — None
• SLO Green Challenge by Civic Spark Fellows will be rescheduled to a future meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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Jennifer Barrett, owner of Jennifer's Unique Boutique located at 231 Morro Bay Blvd., provided
the business spot. She offers a large selection of vintage and new items, including clothing and
educational items. Her business is open 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays and 10:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. on weekends.
Colt Esenwein, Morro Bay resident and new San Luis Obispo County Public Works Director,
introduced himself and said he looks forward to working with Morro Bay staff.
Carolyn Brinkman, Morro Bay, spoke regarding Item C-4, requesting the City Council not change
the existing ordinance requiring meeting minutes be included in the agenda for the next meeting.
Sharon Kimball, 1st Vice President of the League of Women Voters, spoke in support of the
Mayor's recommendation to adopt the San Luis Obispo County Regional Code of Civility.
Deb Humphreys, League of Women Voters, spoke in support of the SLO County Code of Civility
and briefly described services and resources available to help transform those concepts into
action.
Renn Strong, Cayucos, spoke regarding climate concerns and referred the public to
zerogeoengineering.com and zero5g.com for more information.
Bob Keller, Morro Bay, announced two Project Surf Camp fundraisers, a concert by Black Betty
at the Siren at 7:00 p.m. Friday evening, and BBQ / Blood Drive on June 29 from 12 noon — 4:00
p.m. at 890 Shasta Avenue. Project Surf Camp runs from July 6 to August 4.
David Nelson, Morro Bay, stated there are alternatives, including module sewer plants, the City
can pursue for less than the proposed WRF project. He also asked that dollar amounts be
included on the protest ballot.
Marla Jo Sadowski, Morro Bay, spoke regarding Item C-4 and requested the Council not change
the ordinance regarding timing of meeting minutes.
Steve Stevens, Morro Bay, concurred with previous comments relative to importance of having
minutes from previous meetings available and encouraged the City to provide a table to share
information regarding water treatment plant alternatives.
The Public Comment period was closed.
A. CONSENT AGENDA
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Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the following actions are approved
without discussion.
A-1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE MAY 8, 2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING;
(ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE MAY 22, 2018 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL
MEETING; (ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE MAY 22, 2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING;
(ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE MAY 23, 2018 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CLOSED
SESSION MEETING; (ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-5 DESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVE(S) TO THE CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS
INSURANCE AUTHORITY; (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: City Council designate the Mayor as the official
representative of the City of Morro Bay on the California Joint Powers Insurance
Authority (CJPIA) Board of Directors. It is also recommended the Risk Manager be
designated first alternate, and the City Manager as second alternate.
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A-6 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESOLUTIONS FOR NOVEMBER 6, 2018
ELECTION; (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. 33-18 calling a general
municipal election for November 6, 2018, and requesting consolidation of the
election with the County, and Resolution No. 34-18 adopting regulations for
candidate statements.
A-7 SLO REGIONAL CODE OF CIVILITY; (MAYOR)
RECOMMENDATION: Council review and adopt the SLO Regional Code of Civility.
A-8 RECEIVE AND FILE CITY RESPONSES TO LINDA STEDJEE AND MARLA JO
BRUTON-SADOWSKI REGARDING ALLEGED BROWN ACT VIOLATIONS, AND
PROVIDE COMMENT AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE; (CITY ATTORNEY)
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
A-9 FISCAL YEAR 2017/18 THIRD QUARTER BUDGET PERFORMANCE AND STATUS
REPORT — NINE MONTHS ENDING MARCH 31, 2018, AND ADOPTION OF
RESOLUTION 35-18 AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THIRD-QUARTER
BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS; (FINANCE)
RECOMMENDATION: City Council:
A. Receive FY 2017/18 Third Quarter Budget Performance and status report
and authorize budget adjustments as recommended in the attached Third
Quarter Budget Performance Report; and
B. Adopt Resolution No. 35-18 authorizing staff to proceed with the third-
quarter budget adjustments.
Mayor Irons pulled Item A-7. Mayor Irons, Council Member Headding and Council Member
McPherson pulled Item A-9.
The public comment period for the Consent Agenda was opened.
Erica Crawford, Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce, advocated for the SLO Regional Code of
Civility, expressing the importance of creating an atmosphere of collaboration and cooperation
that encourages people to step forward with ideas and opinions and motivates more people to
serve.
Marla Jo Sadowski, Morro Bay, requested the Council pull Item A-4, Minutes for the May 23
Closed Session Meeting, to discuss whether or not it is correct that no reportable action occurred
in closed session. She also expressed concern more was said during public comment than was
included in those minutes.
The public comment period for the Consent Agenda was closed.
Council Member Headding pulled Item A-4
MOTION: Council Member Headding moved the Council approve all items on the Consent
Agenda with the exception of Items A-4, A-7 and A-9. The motion was seconded
by Council Member McPherson and carried unanimously, 5-0.
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A-4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE MAY 23, 2018 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CLOSED
SESSION MEETING; (ADMINISTRATION)
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At the Mayor's request, Assistant City Attorney Neumeyer listed the specific items that must be
reported out from closed session, as provided in Government Code section 54957.1, and clarified
the letter referenced in public comment is not one of those items. He added the minutes only
need to be a summary of what occurred at the meeting and what has been submitted is legally
sufficient.
MOTION: Council Member Headding moved for approval of Item A-4. The motion was
seconded by Council Member McPherson and carried unanimously, 5-0.
A-9 FISCAL YEAR 2017/18 THIRD QUARTER BUDGET PERFORMANCE AND STATUS
REPORT — NINE MONTHS ENDING MARCH 31, 2018, AND ADOPTION OF
RESOLUTION 35-18 AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THIRD-QUARTER
BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS; (FINANCE)
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Council Member Headding expressed concerned the report had not been reviewed by the
Citizens Finance Advisory Committee and requested that be done in the future. At Council's
request, Finance Director Callaway explained various transfers and corrections related to water
and sewer fund. Mayor Irons requested the costs for Del Mar Park restroom maintenance be
transferred to Park in -Lieu Government Impact Fees, rather than Facility Maintenance Fund.
There was Council consensus to make this adjustment.
MOTION: Council Member McPherson moved for approval of Item A-9, as amended. The
motion was seconded by Council Member Headding and carried unanimously, 5-
0.
A-7 SLO REGIONAL CODE OF CIVILITY; (MAYOR)
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Mayor Irons clarified he is asking the Council to review and endorse, not review and adopt, the
SLO Regional Code of Civility and read the proposed policy language.
MOTION: Mayor Irons moved the Council endorse the SLO Regional Code of Civility. The
motion was seconded by Council Member Makowetski for discussion.
Council Member Headding suggested the City review its current Civil Discourse Policy to
determine if language from the Regional Code of Civility should be incorporated. There was
concurrence to consider a comparison following endorsement at the regional level.
The motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS
B-1 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 36-18 CONTINUING THE PROGRAM AND LEVYING
THE ASSESSMENTS FOR THE 2018/19 FISCAL YEAR FOR THE MORRO BAY
TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (MBTBID); (TOURISM)
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Tourism Manager Little presented the staff report.
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The public comment period for Item B-1 was opened; seeing none, the public comment period
was closed.
Council McPherson pointed out for the record the Council previously provided direction to staff to
continue discussion of incorporating vacation rentals and RV Parks in the TBID at some
assessment rate, and consideration of rescinding Resolution No. 03-16 specifying the City's
contribution to TBID for future discussion on how to allocate those funds.
MOTION: Mayor Irons moved for adoption of Resolution No. 36-18 continuing the program
and levying the assessments for the 2018/19 Fiscal Year for the Morro Bay
Tourism Business Improvement District. The motion was seconded by Council
Member Davis and carried unanimously, 5-0.
B-2 PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 37-18, WHICH AMENDS
THE FY 2018/19 MASTER FEE SCHEDULE ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION 17-18
ADDING A COMMERCIAL MEDICAL CANNABIS OPERATIONS PERMIT
APPLICATION FEE; (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
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Community Development Director Graham presented the staff report and responded to Council
inquiries.
The public comment period for Item B-2 was opened; seeing none, the public comment period
was closed.
MOTION: Council Member McPherson moved to add a Commercial Medical Cannabis
Operations Permit Application Fee to the adopted FY 2018/19 Master Fee
Schedule, amending Resolution 17-18 and adopting Resolution No. 37-18, which
updates the City Master Fee Schedule for FY 2018/19. The motion was seconded
by Council Member Headding and carried unanimously, 5-0.
The Council took a brief recess at 7:44 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:56 p.m. with all
members present.
C. BUSINESS ITEMS
C-1 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
ALESHIRE & WYNDER, LLP FOR CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES; (FINANCE)
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City Manager Collins presented the staff report and responded to Council inquiries.
Mayor Irons noted Assistant City Attorney Neumeyer stepped away during this item but is
available for questions, if needed.
The public comment period for Item C-1 was opened; seeing none, the public comment period
was closed.
The Council expressed its confidence and satisfaction with legal services provided by Aleshire &
Wynder but was uncomfortable with committing to three increases over the course of five years,
given the current budget situation. Following discussion, the Council agreed to a $10 per hour
increase with discussion of further increases in the future.
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MOTION: Council Member McPherson moved to amend the contract with Aleshire & Wynder
to include $10 per hour increase in each billing category beginning July 1, 2018,
for a two-year period ending June 30, 2020, with future consideration of additional
fee increases depending on achieving the City's revenue targets. The motion was
seconded by Council Member Davis and carried unanimously, 5-0.
C-2 RESOLUTION NO. 41-18 ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 OPERATING AND
CAPITAL BUDGETS; (FINANCE)
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Ms. Callaway presented the staff report and responded to Council inquiries.
The public comment period for Item C-2 was opened; seeing none, the public comment period
was closed.
Mayor Irons suggested the Council consider funding to brand wayfinding signs for consistency.
Staff noted there is $100,000 in the Community Development budget for design and planning and
that once cost estimates are available, if a budget amendment is needed, staff will bring that to
Council for further direction.
MOTION: Council Member Headding moved for adoption of Resolution No. 41-18,
authorizing the Fiscal Year 2018/19 Operating and Capital Budgets, including
amendments approved by the City Council tonight. The motion was seconded by
Council Member McPherson and carried unanimously, 5-0.
C-3 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING THREE ELECTION RESOLUTIONS TO PLACE
BEFORE CITY VOTERS, AT THE NOVEMBER 6, 2018 GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION, A CANNABIS TAX BALLOT MEASURE TO ADD CHAPTER 3.70
(CANNABIS TAX) TO TITLE 3 OF THE MORRO BAY MUNICIPAL CODE FOR
TAXATION OF COMMERCIAL CANNABIS OPERATIONS; (CITY ATTORNEY)
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Assistant City Attorney Neumeyer presented the staff report and responded to Council inquiries.
The public comment period for Item C-3 was opened; seeing none, the public comment period
was closed.
There was Council concurrence rebuttals were not needed and the Council subcommittee,
consisting of Council Members Davis and McPherson should write the argument in support of the
tax measure. Mr. Neumeyer agreed to provide a template and sample language for this purpose.
MOTION: Council Member Headding moved for approval of Resolutions 38-18 and 39-18
and, in addition, for 39-18 that we appoint existing subcommittee of Council to write
the argument for. The motion was seconded by Council Member McPherson and
carried unanimously, 5-0.
C-4 INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 614 AMENDING
SECTION 2.08.090 AND SUBDIVISION 3.22.120 B. OF THE MORRO MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AND TERMS OF THE CITIZENS
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, RESPECTIVELY; (CITY CLERK)
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Clerk Swanson provided a brief report and, along with Mr. Collins, responded to Council inquiries.
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The public comment period for Item C-4 was opened; seeing none, the public comment period
was closed.
MOTION: Council Member Headding moved the Council introduce through first reading
Ordinance No. 614, by number and title only, amending Section 2.08.090 and
Subdivision 3.22.120 B. of the Morro Bay Municipal Code relating to Council timing
for preparation of Council meeting minutes and terms of the Citizens Oversight
Committee, respectively. The motion was seconded by Council Member Davis
and carried unanimously, 5-0.
D. COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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Council Member Headding requested the Council agendize modifying the duties and
responsibilities of the Citizens Finance Advisory Committee to include review of routine quarterly
financial reports (when possible) prior to coming to Council. There was concurrence to bring this
revision back as a Consent item.
E. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:31 p.m. The next Regular Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 26,
2018, at 6:00 p.m. at the Veteran's Memorial Hall located at 209 Surf Street, Morro Bay, California.
Recorded by:
Dana Swanson
City Clerk
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