HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC_2018-10-23_MinutesMINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING — OCTOBER 23, 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
Rob Livick
Scot Graham
Jody Cox
Steve Knuckles
Eric Endersby
Jennifer Little
Eric Casares
AGENDA NO: A-2
MEETING DATE: December 11, 2018
Mayor
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
City Manager
Assistant City Attorney
City Clerk
Finance Director
Public Works Director
Community Development Director
Acting Police Chief
Fire Chief
Harbor Director
Tourism Manager
WRF Program Manager (Carollo Engineering)
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m., with all members present.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
RECOGNITION - None
CLOSED SESSION REPORT —Assistant City Attorney Neumeyer reported that with regard to
the Closed Session items, the Council did not take any reportable action pursuant to the Brown
Act,
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS &PRESENTATIONS
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS &PRESENTATIONS
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PRESENTATIONS
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• Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Presentation for 3rd Quarter 2018
• Morro Bay in Bloom Presentation of Outstanding Achievement Award for
Landscaped Areas
PUBLIC COMMENT
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Eric Terhorst, Morro Bay Skateboard Museum, provided the business spot. The Skateboard
Museum was founded in 2012 by Jack Smith to display memorabilia and preserve the history of
skateboarding.
Susan Stewart, Morro Bay resident and business owner, expressed concern about the lack of
coordinated publicity for several events held on October 6. She also stated support for approval
of funding for downtown landscape improvements.
John Weiss, Morro Bay resident/business owner and candidate for Mayor, asked that the 1,000
protests submitted at the September 11 meeting be validated before proceeding with a contract.
Dan Sedley, Morro Bay, spoke regarding the Code of Civility, requested the Council apologize
to Ms. Hawley for interrupting her public comment, and challenged members of the Council to
call another member out of order if they stifle public comment. He asked the Council to place
the Code of Civility on the agenda for discussion and adoption.
Aaron Ochs, Morro Bay, announced Save Morro Bay hired attorney to inspect and count the
ballots, specifically the 1,000 disregarded by the City Council. He hoped the Council will count
and validate those ballots.
Christine Robertson, Vice President of Civic Engagement and Advocacy for Visit SLO CAL,
expressed support for the City of Morro Bay to host Amgen Tour of California in 2019,
celebrating the reopening of Highway 1. Visit SLO CAL has set aside $50,000 to assist host
cities.
Rigmor, Morro Bay, urged the Council to move forward with the Water Reclamation Facility and
stated South Bay Blvd. was the best and least contentious site.
Jon Elliott, Morro Bay, announced the Morro Bay Trick -or -Treat event to be held in downtown
Morro Bay on Wednesday, October 31 St from 3:00 — 5:30 p.m.
Cynthia Hawley referred to Council Policies and Procedures requiring those speaking at public
comment to address the Council as a whole and not engage in dialogue with individual
Members. She felt that policy was misrepresented at the October 9 Council Meeting.
Dawn Addis, Morro Bay resident and candidate for City Council, read excerpts from letters
received from Morro Bay High School students in support of relocating the wastewater
treatment plant away from the beach and urged the Council to move forward with approval of
the contract with Black &Veatch. She also stated her support for hosting the Amgen Tour.
Jeffrey Morgan, Morro Bay, spoke in support of hosting the Amgen Tour and moving forward
with the Black &Veatch contract.
David Abrecht, San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club, encouraged the Council to approve funding to
host a finish stage of the 2019 Amgen Tour of California.
Gary Havas, San Luis Obispo resident and Bike SLO County Board Member, spoke in support
of hosting the Amgen Tour of California.
Rick Ellison, Executive Director of Bike SLO County, supported allocation of funds to allow
Morro Bay to be a finish stage for the Amgen Tour of California.
The Public Comment period was closed.
Mayor Irons responded to issues raised during public comment.
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 SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL
MEETING; (ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE OCTOBER 15, 2018 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL
CLOSED SESSION MEETING; (ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-3 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 85-18 RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 33-15 IN ITS
ENTIRETY AND ADOPTING THE GENERAL FUND EMERGENCY RESERVE POLICY,
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS RESERVE POLICY, HARBOR ACCUMULATION FUND
RESERVE POLICY AND MORRO BAY TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT RESERVE POLICY; (FINANCE)
RECOMMENDATION: City Council adopt Resolution No. 85-18.
A-4 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 617 AMENDING SECTION 3.08.130 OF THE
MORRO BAY MUNICPAL CODE RELATING TO AUTHORITY TO SELL SURPLUS
SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT; (FINANCE)
RECOMMENDATION: City Council waive reading of Ordinance No. 617 in its
entirety and adopt Ordinance No. 617, by number and title only, amending Section
3.08.130 of the Morro Municipal Code (MBMC) relating to authority to sell surplus
supplies and equipment.
The public comment period for the Consent Agenda was opened; seeing none, the public
comment period was closed.
Mayor Irons pulled Item A-3.
MOTION: Mayor Irons moved for approval of all items on the Consent Agenda with the
exception of Item A-3. The motion was seconded by Council Member Davis and
carried unanimously, 5-0.
A-3 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 85-18 RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 33-15 IN ITS
ENTIRETY AND ADOPTING THE GENERAL FUND EMERGENCY RESERVE POLICY,
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS RESERVE POLICY, HARBOR ACCUMULATION FUND
RESERVE POLICY AND MORRO BAY TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT RESERVE POLICY; (FINANCE)
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Council Member McPherson noted there were minor typographical errors in the document that
should be corrected prior to finalization. Mayor Irons spoke to the Tourism Business
Improvement District ("TBID") portion of policy, noting the Council had previously received
public comment recommending a 10% reserve. He suggested the 25% reserve provided in the
policy and approved by the TBID Board be revisited after one full year to discuss whether 10%
or 25% is the appropriate reserve level.
MOTION: Mayor Irons moved the Council approve Item A-3 with direction to staff to review
the TBID portion of reserve policy a year following annual approval of TBID
assessment and edits referred to by Council Member McPherson. The motion
was seconded by Council Member McPherson and carried unanimously, 5-0.
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There was consensus to bring back TBID reserve policy for review of the appropriate reserve
level during annual resolution to adopt the TBID assessment in 2020.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
C. BUSINESS ITEMS
C-1 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH FILANC/BLACK & VEATCH FOR DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY; (PUBLIC
WORKS)
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Public Works Director Livick and WRF Program Manager Casares presented the report and
responded to Council inquiries.
The public comment period for Item C-1 was opened.
Dan Sedley, Morro Bay, opposed approval of the contract because the City had not validated
1,000 protests submitted on September 11.
Meredith Bates, Morro Bay, suggested an incentive be provided for early completion and
penalties for late completion. She also stressed the importance of local procurement and labor.
Cynthia Hawley opposed approval of the contract and asked a number of process questions.
Carolyn Brinkman, Morro Bay, asked if WRFCAC had reviewed the contract, for clarification
regarding the different companies named in the contract, and what happens if the WIFIA loan
isn't funded.
Jim Soderborg, Morro Bay, asked who would own the design work and intellectual property if
the contract were canceled.
The public comment period for Item C-1 was closed.
Staff responded to questions raised during public comment.
Following Council discussion, there was consensus to move forward with staff recommendation
with a minor change to Section 3.23.1 specifying San Luis Obispo County APCD.
MOTION: Council Member Headding moved the Council award a contract with Filanc/Black
& Veatch for design and construction of the new water reclamation facility and
authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement in the amount of $67,234,512.
with the addendum to change Section 3.23.1, line 1 and line 5, add "County
APCD." The motion was seconded by Council McPherson and carried
unanimously, 5-0.
The Council took a brief recess at 8:38 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:54 p.m. with all
Council Members present..
C-2 CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF TBID ACCUMULATION FUND SUPPORT
FOR HOSTING AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA STAGE FINISH IN MORRO BAY;
(CITY MANAGER/TOURISM MANAGER)
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City Manager Collins provided an overview and Tourism Manager Little presented the report
and responded to Council inquiries.
The public comment period for Item C-2 was opened; seeing none, the public comment period
for Item C-2 was closed.
MOTION: Council Member Davis moved the Council approve hosting the 2019 Amgen
"Tour of California" Highway 1 stage finish in Morro Bay and approve use of
between $55,000 to $65,000 in TBID Accumulation Funds to support the
associated hosting costs. The motion was seconded by Council Member
Makowetski and carried unanimously, 5-0.
C-3 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 86-18 APPROVING AMENDMENT #4 TO THE
NEW MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MORRO BAY AND
BOATYARD LLC FOR LEASE SITE 89/89W, LOCATED AT 845 EMBARCADERO,
AND COMMONLY KNOWN AS "THE BOATYARD," AND AMENDMENT #2 TO THE
NEW MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MORRO BAY AND
FAIR SKY PROPERTIES LLC FOR LEASE SITE 90/90W, LOCATED AT 885
EMBARCADERO, AND COMMONLY KNOWN AS "OTTER ROCK CAFE"; (HARBOR)
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Harbor Director Endersby 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 the Council adopt Resolution No. 86-18
approving Amendment #4 to the new Master Lease Agreement between the City
of Morro Bay and Boatyard LLC for Lease Site 89/89W, located at 845
Embarcadero, and commonly known as "The Boatyard," and Amendment #2 to
the new Master Lease Agreement between the City of Morro Bay and Fair Sky
Properties LLC for Lease Site 90/90W, located at 885 Embarcadero, and
commonly known as "Otter Rock Cafe." The motion was seconded by Council
Member McPherson and carried unanimously, 5-0.
D. COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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None
E. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. The next Regular Meeting will be held on Tuesday,
November 13, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. at the Veteran's Memorial Hall located at 209 Surf Street,
Morro Bay, California.
Recorded by:
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City Clerk
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