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Home My WebLink AboutCC_2018-10-09_MinutesMINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING — OCTOBER 9, 2018 VETERAN'S MEMORIAL HALL — 6:00 P.M. PRESENT: Jamie Irons Robert Davis John Headding Matt Makowetski Marlys McPherson STAFF: Scott Collins Joseph Pannone Dana Swanson Jennifer Callaway Rob Livick Scot Graham Jody Cox Steve Knuckles Eric Endersby Cindy Jacinth AGENDA NO: A-1 MEETING DATE: November 27, 2018 Mayor Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Finance Director Public Works Director Community Development Director Acting Police Chief Fire Chief Harbor Director Senior Planner ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:04 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 https://y0utu.be/PKZ9 Lzi o wU?Fm: CITY MANAGER REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS &PRESENTATIONS -None PRESENTATIONS https://youtu.be/PKZ9 E73suQ?t=693 • Morro Bay Open Space Alliance Update on Cerrito Peak by Glenn Silloway • Fire Prevention Week Proclamation presented to Fire Chief Steve Knuckles • Breast Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation presented to the Central Coast Survive0ars Dragon Boat Team • Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation presented to RISE Client Advocate, Jenny Baltes PUBLIC COMMENT https://youtu.be/PKZ9 E73suQ?t=2024 Jorge Milanes, owner of Thai Bounty, provided the business spot. Thai Bounty has been serving Thai food in Morro Bay for 9 years and recently added Milanes Cuban Cuisine as a menu alternative. Rigmor, Morro Bay, was pleased the sewer plant issue was settled and encouraged community members to get a shingles shot. Jon Elliott encouraged businesses to participate in the 5th Annual Trick or Treat event to be held Wednesday, October 31 Sc from 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. Erica Crawford, Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce, provided an update on 4MB focus group activities, educational workshops, upcoming Chamber Mixer and Chamber Board of Directors election. Ken Vesterfelt, Morro Bay, urged the Council to increase funding for the Morro Bay Police Department. Cynthia Hawley spoke on behalf of the Morro Bay Action Team regarding the Proposition 218 process and stated their support for John Weiss for Mayor. Bob Keller, Morro Bay, expressed appreciation for recently added pedestrian stripes on Main Street, meter reader at Quintana and Main, and also noted some safety concerns for bicyclists and pedestrians near Lemo's. Aaron Ochs, Morro Bay, appreciated recent outreach by a Council Member but feels his concerns and people he represents are not being heard. Steve Stevens, Morro Bay, spoke in support of Ms. Hawley's comments and suggested the Council seek an appraisal report prior to the sale of public property. The Public Comment period was closed. A. CONSENT AGENDA https://youtu.be/PKZ9 E73suQ?t=2024 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 SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING; (ADMINISTRATION) RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted. A-2 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION; (CITY CLERK) RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted. A-3 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 616 AUTHORIZING IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION PROGRAM; (CITY MANAGER) RECOMMENDATION: City Council waive reading of Ordinance No. 616 in its entirety and adopt Ordinance No. 616 entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Morro Bay, California, Authorizing the Implementation of a Community Choice Aggregation Program" A-4 PERMANENT APPROVAL OF RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES; (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) RECOMMENDATION: City Council review and adopt Resolution No. 81-18 reauthorizing the use of the Residential Design Guidelines permanently. A-5 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK PROCLAMATION; (CITY CLERK) 2 MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 9. 2018 RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted. A-6 BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION; (CITY CLERK) RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted. The public comment period for the Consent Agenda was opened. Cynthia Hawley recommended Item A-4 should be noticed as a public hearing item and cered by the Coastal Commission, Jesse Barron, Morro Bay, appreciated the Fire Prevention Week proclamation and, regarding Community Choice_ Aggregation, expressed support but was concerned the partnership might not be favorable to Morro Bay, Betty Winholtz, Morro Bay, stated approval of Residential Design Guidelines should be a public hearing item, and include clearly defined height limits and photos of Morro Bay. Steve Stevens, Morro Bay, agreed with previous speakers regarding Item A-4 and recommended a more deliberative process. The public comment period for the Consent Agenda was closed. Mayor Irons pulled Item A-4. MOTION: Council Member Headding moved the Council approve all items on the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item A4. The motion was seconded by Council Member McPherson and carried unanimously, 5-0. A-4 PERMANENT APPROVAL OF RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDELINES; (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) https://youtu.be/PKZ9 E73suQ?t=4030 Community Development Director Graham responded to concerns raised during public comment. MOTION: Council Member Headding moved for approval of Item A4. The motion was seconded by Council Member McPherson and carried unanimously, 5-0. At the Mayor's request, City Manager Collins spoke to concerns raised regarding the risk sharing between the City of San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay in the Community Choice Energy agreement. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3 -1 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 82-18 APPROVING CONCEPT PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. UPO-509 FOR HARBORWALK PLAZA, 833 EMBARCADERO AND; EXTENSION OF SHORT-TERM LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF MORRO BAY AND TLC FAMILY ENTERPRISES FOR LEASE SITE 87-88/87W-88W, LOCATED AT 833 EMBARCADERO; (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HARBOR) https://youtu.be/PKZ9 E73suQ?t=4595 Senior Planner Jacinth provided the report, noting a new staff recommended Condition #21 requiring no condiments be placed at outdoor tables on the west and north-west side of the 3 MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL — OCTOBER 9. 2018 building. Harbor Director Endersby provided information related to the proposed extension of the existing short-term lease agreement. Mayor Irons invited the applicant to speak. The project architect, Chris Parker, spoke on behalf of the applicant describing the proposed HarborWalk Plaza project. Cherise Hansson, TLC Family Enterprises, provided a video showing the public benefit portion of the project including vertical view corridors on each side of the building, a larger harbor walk with removable tables, LEED certification of silver or better, a safe innovative play area, public seating in common areas, and a variety of affordable food options. The applicant and staff responded to Council inquiries. The public comment period for Item B-1 was opened; seeing none, the public comment period was closed. Following discussion, there was Council support for staff recommended Condition #21 and concurrence on the following new conditions: • 4 to 8 capacity public bike rack placed so as not to impede pedestrian flow. • Minimum of three trash cans with self -closing lids with locations identified on plans submitted for Precise Plan approval. • Soft landing material in the children's play area that meets safety standards. MOTION: Council Member Headding moved the Council approve the Concept Plan Conditional Use Permit No. UPO-509 with the four added conditions, as discussed. The motion was seconded by Council Member McPherson. AMENDED MOTION: Council Member Headding amended the motion to include adoption of Resolution No. 82-18, revised to include the four conditions discussed by Council. The amended motion was seconded by Council .Member McPherson and carried unanimously, 5-0. MOTION: Council Member McPherson moved for approval of an extension to the short- term lease agreement with TLC Family Enterprises for Lease Site 87-88/87W- 88W, located at 833 Embarcadero. The motion was seconded by Council Member Davis and carried unanimously, 5-0. The Council took a brief recess at 8:40 p.m members present. C. BUSINESS ITEMS The meeting reconvened at 8:52 p.m. with all C-1 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 84-18 ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF MORRO BAY'S ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING POLICIES RELATED TO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT; UNCLAIMED PROPERTY; FRAUD, WASTE AND ABUSE; DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT; PURCHASE ORDERS; THE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY RATE SURCHARGE ADJUSTMENT POLICY, AND THE PRORATION FOR UTILITY BILLS AND NOTIFICATION TO CUSTOMERS POLICY; (FINANCE) https://youtu.be/PKZ9 E73suQ?t=4595 Finance Director Callaway presented the report and responded to Council inquiries. C! MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL — OCTOBER 9. 2018 The public comment period for Item C-1 was opened; seeing none, the public comment period was closed. The Council discussed and agreed upon the following revisions which were read into the record by Ms. Callaway: • On page 2 of the Financial Management Policy (page 201 of the agenda packet) —strike reference to Rabobank and replace with "City Council approved accounts." • On page 4 of the Financial Management Policy (page 203 of the agenda packet) — change prepaid expenses amount from $500 to $1,000 in two locations. • Correct page numbering issue in Financial Management Policy. • On page 1 of the WRF Rate Surcharge Adjustment Policy (page 230 of the agenda packet), revise the last paragraph in the Policy Statement section to state, "The 2018 Proposition 218 WRF surcharge is intended to provide the amount of rate revenue necessary to retire the debt that will be used to finance the construction of the WRF and ancillary facilities." MOTION: Council Member Makowetski moved the Council adopt Resolution No. 84-18 with amendments as stated by Ms. Callaway. The motion was seconded by Council Member Davis and carried unanimously, 5-0. C-2 2018 CITY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES STATUS UPDATE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 83-18 ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROCESS FOR REVIEWING CITY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 72-15; (CITY MANAGER) https://youtu.be/PKZ9 E73suQ?t=11440 City Manager Coillins presented the report and responded to Council inquiries. The public comment period for Item C-2 was opened; seeing none, the public comment period was closed. There was Council consensus to revise the fifth bullet point regarding community engagement in Section IV (page 240 of the agenda packet) to state, "In the years following an election, in January through mid -February, staff will provide numerous opportunities for the community to engage in the process and to provide input in a variety of ways, including community forum(s)." Regarding 2018 City Goals, Mayor Irons noted that, based on new information from staff, a resolution committing to the completion of the General Plan Update in 2018 should be amended to reflect the new completion date. City Attorney Pannone noted Resolution No. 83-18 would be corrected to clarify Resolution No. 72-15 was being rescinded. MOTION: Council Member Headding moved the Council adopt Resolution No. 83-18 with amendments discussed and corrections noted by the City Attorney. The motion was seconded by Council Member Davis and carried unanimously, 5-0. C-3 INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 617 AMENDING SECTION 3.08.130 OF THE MORRO BAY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AUTHORITY TO SELL SURPLUS SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT; AND APPROVAL OF SALE OF SURPLUS WATER DEPARTMENT VEHICLE; (FINANCE) https://youtu.be/PKZ9 E73suQ?t=12763 5 MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL — OCTOBER 9. 2018 Finance Director Callaway presented the report and responded to Council inquiries. The public comment period for Item C-3 was opened; seeing none, the public comment period was closed. MOTION: Council Member Headding moved for introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 617, amending Section 3.08.130 of the Morro Bay Municipal Code relating to Authority to Sell Surplus Supplies and Equipment; and approval of sale of surplus Water Department vehicle. The motion was seconded by Council Member Davis and carried unanimously, 5-0. D. COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS https://youtu.be/PKZ9 E73suQ?t=13015 None E. ADJOURNMENT https://youtu.be/PKZ9 E73suQ?t=13075 The meeting adjourned at 9:53 p.m. The next Regular Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. at the Veteran's Memorial Hall located at 209 Surf Street, Morro Bay, California. Recorded b Sd D a Swanson City Clerk MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL — OCTOBER 9. 2018