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SPECIAL MEETING — JUNE 287 2018
COMMUNITY CENTER AUDITORIUM - 6:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Jamie Irons
Robert Davis
John Headding
Matt Makowetski
Marlys McPherson
STAFF: Scott Collins
Lori Kudzma
Joseph Pannone
Jennifer Callaway
Rob Livick
Eric Casares
Alex Handlers
AGENDA NO: A-2
MEETING DATE: August 28, 2018
Mayor
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
City Manager
Deputy City Clerk
City Attorney
Finance Director
Public Works Director
WRF Program Manager (Carollo Engineers)
Consultant (Bartle Wells Assoc.)
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
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Mayor Irons called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m., with all members present.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
Mayor Irons announced the public comment period would follow the presentation.
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA ITEM:
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Review of Proposed Water and Sewer Rate Increases and Authorization to Submit
the Water Infrastructure Financing Innovation Act (WIFIA) Loan Application
City Manager Collins went over the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) project background and
then introduced Alex Handlers from Bartle Wells Associates. In Handlers went over background
and financial scenarios, WRF project funding sources, WRF Debt Estimates, CIP and Billing
Alternatives,
City Manager Collins summarized the items for which staff was seeking Council direction:
1. Front -loaded vs. Phase -in
2. Property tax vs. Monthly bill
3. Authorize City Manager to serve as authorizing agent and submit the Water
Infrastructure Financing Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan application accompanied by an
application fee of $25,000.
Or.
Collins and Mr. Handlers answered inquiries from the Council.
Mayor Irons opened Public Comment,
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Carole Truesdale spoke regarding concerns about the cost of the project.
Nancy Bast expressed appreciation for all the hard work being done to reduce costs. Ms. Bast
spoke against the project.
Cynthia Hawley shared her concern the Council is proceeding in violation of Prop 218.
David Betonte spoke in support of the WRF project and proposed rates.
Jane Heath stated she is satisfied the estimated surcharges are fair and affordable. Ms. Heath is
distressed that she continues to receive inaccurate information on her doorstep.
Eric Foor believes the surcharges should be proportionate based on use.
Dawn Beattie spoke in support of what the Council is doing.
Steve Stevens spoke regarding the fact sheet from 2015 and asked for acknowledgment that it
exists. Mr. Stevens also asked about contingencies, delays and issues with Black & Veatch.
Betty Winholtz had follow up questions from those that had previously been submitted. Ms.
Winholtz spoke to procedure and change of order of business.
The public comment period was closed.
Staff addressed items mentioned during public comment.
Council discussed the options presented.
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A majority of the Council (irons, Headding, McPherson) supported frontloading the rates rather
than phase -in. And, a majority of the Council (Davis, Makowetski, McPherson) supported monthly
billing instead of placing on property tax bill.
MOTION: Mayor Irons moved to authorize the City Manager to apply for the WIFIA loan. The
motion was seconded by Council Member McPherson and carried 5-0.
The Council made additional comments.
There was Council consensus to bring back to a future meeting, the Utility Discount Program and
discuss the enrollment period.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Recorded by:
Lori M. Kudzma
Deputy City Clerk
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MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING — JUNE 28, 2018