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Home My WebLink AboutCC_2019-02-26_MinutesMINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING — FEBRUARY 26, 2019 VETERAN'S MEMORIAL HALL — 6:00 P.M. PRESENT: John Headding Dawn Addis Robert Davis Jeff Heller Marlys McPherson STAFF: Scott Collins Chris Neumeyer Dana Swanson Jennifer Callaway Rob Livick Scot Graham Jody Cox Eric Endersby Matt Vierra Eric Casares AGENDA NO: A-1 MEETING DATE: April 9, 2019 Mayor Council Member Council Member Council Member Council. Member City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Finance Director Public Works Director Community Development Director Police Chief Harbor Director Fire Marshal WRF Program Manager — Carollo Engineering ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER Mayor Headding called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., with all members present. MOMENT OF SILENCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RECOGNITION — None CLOSED SESSION REPORT —City Attorney Neumeyer reported the City Council met in Closed Session and authorized litigation against the property owner at 320 Orcas to seek a receivership petition. MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS &PRESENTATIONS https:youtu. be/VZwuYscl GJw?t=114 CITY MANAGER REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS https: //youtu. be/VZwuYscl GJw?t=501 PRESENTATIONS • Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Report https://youtu. be/VZwuYscl GJw?t=545 • Friends of the Morro Bay Fire Department Scholarship Presentation https://youtu. be/VZwuYscl GJw?t=1361 o Receipt of donation from Steve and Jacquelyn Frank, parents of Matthew Frank ("SLO Stringer"), to the Friends of the Morro Bay Fire Department o Presentation of scholarships to Reserve Firefighters Drew Baham, Grant Frempter, Greg Whelan and Joel Wilkie. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD https://youtu. be/VZwuYsclGJw?t=2187 Megan Souza, Co-owner of Megan's CBD Market on Quintana and Kings Avenue, provided the business spot. For more information, visit www.meganscbdmarket.com or call (805) 235-6678. Del Mar Elementary students, Rocio, Emerson Macquay and Andre Deangelis, spoke regarding upcoming school events and projects. Carolyn Brinkman, Morro Bay, requested an update on the GSI Water Solutions feasibility study. Barry Branin, Morro Bay, asked about the status of sewer pipeline repairs. Liz Moore and Crystal SChwabenland, San Luis Coastal Unified School District, announced Just One Job Fair to be held March 19 at Morro Bay High School from 9:00 — 11:00 a.m. Individuals and businesses wishing to assist may call (805) 782-7282. Meredith Bates, Morro Bay, supported the Tourism Strategic Plan and encouraged staff to seek out grants for more art and murals. She also spoke to the importance of the vacation rental ordinance update. Gary Rubin, Cuesta College, announced an upcoming experiential learning project where students will perform customer service audits at local restaurants and those restaurants will have the opportunity to participate in a customer service academy. Brad Spahr shared information regarding SCORE, an organization that assists and advises small businesses and start-ups to help them thrive. Mentoring services, online resources and workshops are available. Call (310) 345-6350 for more information. Rigmor, Morro Bay, opposed relocating the City Park bus stop and suggested the City need not comply with ADA requirements to replace the Surf Street staircase. Brad Evans, member of Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce, expressed his appreciation for training opportunities being offered by the Chamber. Chuck Jehle, Director of Women's Business Center, an organization that provides training, resources and consulting services to help small businesses thrive. Call (805) 595-1357 for more information. Nick Juren, Co-owner of Beach-n-Bay Getaways and URelax Quality Vacation Rentals, shared his appreciation for the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Headding closed public comment. The Council asked staff to respond to issues raised during public comment. A. CONSENT AGENDA https: //youtu. be/VZwuYsc I GJw?t=4694 Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the following actions are approved without discussion. The public will also be provided an opportunity to comment on consent agenda items. A-1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE FEBRUARY 13, 20197 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING; (ADMINISTRATION) RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted. A-2 DISCUSSION OF AGENDA FOR THE C-MANC ANNUAL "WASHINGTON WEEK' MEETINGS AND WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY MEETINGS IN WASHINGTON, D.C.; (ADMINISTRATION/HARBOR) 2 MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL MEETING - FEBRUARY 26, 2019 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. A-3 APPROVAL OF TWO PUBLIC WORKS ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES; (ADMINISTRATION) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council consider the request submitted by Public Works Advisory Board (PWAB) Member, Steve Shively, for an excused absence from the March 2019 regular meeting due to a planned out of country vacation, and the request submitted by PWAB Member, Chris Erlendson, for an excused past absence from the October 2018 regular meeting. A-4 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-19 AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF SB 1 STATE OF GOOD REPAIR GRANT APPLICATION TO FUND BUS STOP IMPROVEMENTS AT CITY PARK TRANSIT HUB; (PUBLIC WORKS) RECOMMENDATION: City Council adopt Resolution No. 14-19 authorizing submission by the City Manager of an application to the SLOCOG for FY 19/20 State of Good Repair (SGR) program funds for bus stop improvements at the City Park transit hub. The public comment period for the Consent Agenda was opened; seeing none, public comment was closed. Council Member McPherson pulled Item A-4. MOTION: Council Member Davis moved approval of Items A-1 through A-3. The motion was seconded by Council Member McPherson and carried 5-0 by roll call vote. A-4 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 14-19 AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF SB 1 STATE OF GOOD REPAIR GRANT APPLICATION TO FUND BUS STOP IMPROVEMENTS AT CITY PARK TRANSIT HUB; (PUBLIC WORKS) https://youtu. be/VZwuYscl GJw?t=4758 Public Works Director Livick explained this grant opportunity would help fund the relocation of the City Park bus stop to provide a more visible, accessible location, and that the design is not complete at this time. Council Member Davis proposed an amendment to the resolution, as underlined below: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Morro Bay does hereby authorize the City Manager, or his duly appointed representative, to submit an application to the SLOCOG for FY 19/20 SGR program funds in the amount of $378,625 for bus stop improvements at the City Park transit hub. MOTION: Council Member Davis moved the Council approve Item A4, as amended. The motion was seconded by Council Member McPherson and carried 5-0 by roll call vote. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None C. BUSINESS ITEMS MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL MEETING - FEBRUARY 26, 2019 C-1 RECEIVE AND DISCUSS THE JANUARY 2019 MONTHLY STATUS REPORT FOR THE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY PROJECT; (PUBLIC WORKS) https://youtu. be/VZwuYscl GJw?t=5045 WRF Program Manager Casares presented the report and responded to Council inquiries. The public comment period for Item C-1 was opened. Bill MartonyI Morro Bay, spoke regarding recycled water needs and the proposed Quintana pipeline route. The public comment period for Item C-1 was closed. Following discussion, the Council agreed a monthly summary report is sufficient with a full report provided on a quarterly basis. It was understood more specific reporting requirements might be needed for various funding agencies. No formal action was taken by the Council. The Council took a brief recess at 8:11 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:23 p.m. with all members present. C-2 REVIEW AND APPROVE MORRO BAY DESTINATION TOURISM STRATEGIC PLAN; (TOURISM) https://youtu. beNZwuYsc[ GJw?t=8007 City Manager Collins introduced the item then turned it over to Carl Ribaudo of SMG Consulting, who provided an overview of the Plan and responded to Council inquiries. The public comment period for Item C-2 was opened Erica Crawford, Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the proposed strategic plan. The public comment period for Item C-2 was closed. There was Council concurrence the proposed plan provided a good starting point and that action items could be identified and prioritized through the goal setting process. Mayor Headding was concerned with metrics that could not be measured or quantified. MOTION: Council Member Davis moved the Council approve the Morro Bay Destination Tourism Strategic Plan and that staff follow direction as given. The motion was seconded by Council Member Addis and carried 4-1 by roll call vote with Mayor Headding opposed. C-3 RECEIVE FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 MID -YEAR BUDGET PERFORMANCE AND STATUS REPORT —SIX MONTHS ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2018; ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 15-19 AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PROCEED WITH RECOMMENDED BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS; AND RECEIVE THE FY 2018/19 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN MID -YEAR UPDATE; (FINANCE) https://youtu. beNZwuYscl GJw?t=12138 Finance Director Callaway and Public Works Director Livick presented the report and responded to Council inquiries. 0 MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL MEETING - FEBRUARY 26, 2019 The public comment period for Item C-3 was opened; seeing none, the public comment period was closed. MOTION: Council Member Davis moved the Council approve $65,000 from Measure Q unallocated fund balance to purchase a new patrol vehicle, safety & uniform equipment, and a new laptop to support a School Resource Officer ("SRO") for Morro Bay High School and Del Mar Elementary pending approval of a contract with San Luis Coastal Unified School District to fully fund the personnel costs of the SRO. The motion was seconded by Council Member McPherson and carried 5-0 by roll call vote. MOTION: Council Member McPherson moved the Council approve staff recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 15-19 authorizing staff to proceed with the second quarter budget adjustments with the exception of waiting until the 31d quarter to true up the TBID contribution. The motion was seconded by Council Member Addis and carried 5-0 by roll call vote. C-4 APPROVAL OF ISSUANCE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF LEASE SITES 34W AND 35W-36W, ADJACENT TO 225 & 235 MAIN STREET, RESPECTIVELY; (HARBOR) https://youtu. be/VZwuYscl GJw?t=14405 Harbor Director Endersby provided the report and proposed revisions to the Request for Proposals document as a result of agenda correspondence, and responded to Council inquiries. The public comment period for Item C-4 was opened. Jane Heath spoke on behalf of Bernadette Pekarek and Bill Martony, owners of the upland property, restated comments submitted as agenda correspondence and requested the City be specific about desired development for that location. Bill Martony, Morro Bay, appreciated the proposed revisions and was pleased to be moving forward. The public comment period for Item C-4 was closed. The Council discussed he importance of uses that provide revenue to the City and are compatible with nearby residential property. MOTION: Mayor Headding moved the Council move forward with the issuance of the RFP; howeverI that prior to final approval, the upland land owner and City staff meet to address issues raised and incorporate any changes that staff thinks appropriate and include those in the recommended RFP that comes back to Council. The motion was seconded by Council Member McPherson and carried 5-0 by roll call vote. D. COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS https://youtu. be/VZwuYsclGJw?t=16601 Council Member Heller requested the Community Development Director provide an update on the City's climate change policies and plans. There was full Council support for a staff presentation as no Council action was needed at this time. 5 MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL MEETING - FEBRUARY 26, 2019 Council Member Davis raised the topic of building a new Veterans Memorial Building for discussion during goal setting. Council Member McPherson noted the Council would consider a grant proposal to help fund facility improvements at the next meeting. E. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:53 p.m. Recorde kvvsa� ana Swanson City Clerk C� MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL MEETING - FEBRUARY 26, 2019