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REGULAR MEETING — MARCH 26, 2010
VETERAN'S MEMORIAL HALL — 5:30 P.M.
PRESENT:
STAFF:
John Headding
Dawn Addis
Robert Davis
Jeff Heller
Marlys McPherson
Scott Collins
Chris Neumeyer
Dana Swanson
Jennifer Callaway
Rob Livick
Scot Graham
Steve Knuckles
Jody Cox
Eric Endersby
Eric Casares
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City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
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Finance Director
Public Works Director
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Fire Chief
Police Chief
Harbor Director
WRF Program Manager, Carollo Engineering
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Headding called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., with all members present.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
RECOGNITION — None
CLOSED SESSION REPORT -- City Attorney Neumeyer stated no reportable action was taken
by the City Council in accordance with the Brown Act.
MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS &PRESENTATIONS
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PRESENTATIONS
Climate Change Presentation, by Scot "'raharr�, Cornrnunity Development Director
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PUBLIC COMMENT
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'Nendy Wendt, Executive Director of First 5 SLO County, shared information and events planned
during April, which is Month of the Child and Child Abuse Prevention Month..
Bob Kerwin, SCORE San Luis Obispo County Chapter, described the services they offer to help
businesses grow and prosper,
Aaron Ochs, Save Morro Bay, shared his appreciation for the Marro Bay Police Department and
importance of adequate funding for police officer salaries and mental health services.
Nicole Dorfman, Morro Bay, supported the direction the Council was taking on the WRF Coastal
Development Permit.
Erica Crawford, Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce, announced upcoming events and provided
an update on the RFP for the Farmers' Market.
Ed BOIeS, Morro Bay, urged the Council to move forward on the water reclamation project.
John DeNunzio, SLOCOG, encouraged the public to review and provide input on the 2019
Regional Transportation Plan and Environmental Impact Report which are available at
www.slocog.org. Comments are due by 5:00 pm on April 22, 2019.
Dianne Bianco, Morro Bay, stated her support for Council's efforts to build a wastewater treatment
plant.
Paula Radke, Morro Bay resident and business owner, spoke regarding due process rights and
requested the Council bring back public hearings.
Vivian Levy, Morro Bay, urged the City to explore alternatives to fund construction of the Surf
Street stairs.
Dr. Leola Dublin Macmillan, Morro Bay, suggested rebuilding Surf Street stairs may be a possible
capstone or senior project for Cal Poly students.
Linda Winters, Morro Bay, spoke regarding the i
to protect that alternative for affordable living.
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mportance of mobhome park rent
Marla Jo Sadowski, Morro Bay, expressed concern the WRF project will increase greenhouse
gas emissions and sea {evel rise.
David Nelson, Morro Bay, opposed the WRF project and spoke to the importance of repairing
existing infrastructure.
Richard Sadowski, Marro Bay, opposed the WRF, stating the project was based an fraudulent
studies, and shared concerns regarding existing infrastructure.
Dan Sed{ey, Morro Bay, spoke in support of the Police and Fire Department and importance of
paying fair wages.
Dead Air Dave, Estero Bay Radio, urged the public to visit www.cent
donation and help this non-profit radio station remain on air.
Mayor Headding closed public comment.
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The Council and staff 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. The public will also be provided an opportunity to comment an consent
agenda items.
MINUTES - MaRRO BAY CITY COUNCIL MEETING -- MARCH 26, 2019
A-1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE FEBRUARY 26, 20197 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL
CLOSED SESSION MEETING; (ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE FEBRUARY 261 2019, CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL
MEETING; (ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 11, 2019, CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL
CLOSED SESSION MEETING; (ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-4 SECOND QUARTER INVESTMENT REPORT (JULY THROUGH DECEMBER 2018)
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018/19; (FINANCE)
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
A-5 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-19 APPROVING AMENDMENT #1 TO THE
MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MORRO BAY AND 725
EMBARCADERO LLC FOR LEASE SITE 82-85/82W 85W, LOCATED AT 725
EMBARCADERO, AND COMMONLY KNOWN AS "ROSE'S LANDING," TO PROVIDE
FOR PARKING REPLACEMENT IF CITY DISPLACES LEASE -PROVIDED PARKING;
(HARBOR)
RECOMMENDATION: City Council adopt Resolution No. 20-19 approving
Amendment #1 to the Master Lease Agreement for Lease Site o2-85182W-851111, as
proposed.
Mayor Headding opened public comment for the Consent Agenda; seeing none, the public
comment period was closed.
Council Member Heller pulled Items A-4 and A-5.
MOTION: Council Member McPherson moved for approval of items A-1 through A-3 on the
Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Council Member Addis and
carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
A-4 SECOND QUARTER INVESTMENT REPORT (JULY THROUGH DECEMBER 2018)
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018/19; (FINANCE)
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Council Member Heller pulled this item to daylight the City's investments policies and practices,
MOTION: Council Member McPherson moved for approval of Item A4. The motion was
seconded by Council Member Addis and carried 5-0 by roll call vote,
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-19 APPROVING AMENDMENT #1 TO THE
MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MORRO BAY AND 725
EMBARCADERO LLC FOR LEASE SITE 82-85/82W-85W, LOCATED Al 725
EMBARCADERO, AND COMMONLY KNOWN AS "ROSE'S LANDING," TO PROVIDE
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Council Member Heller expressed concern the project did not require on -site parking. Staff
explained this item was brought forward to correct language previously agreed to and included in
the lease agreement.
MOTION: Council Member McPherson moved for approval of Item A-5.
seconded by Council Member Davis and carried 4-1 by roll call
Member Heiler opposed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
C. BUSINESS ITEMS
The motion was
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C-1 PROVIDE INPUT FOR DEVELOPMENT QF THE COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
FOR THE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY; (PUBLIC WORKS)
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City Manager Collins introduced the item and turned it over to WRF Program Manager Casares
who presented the report and, along with Public Works Director Livick, responded to Council
inquiries.
The public comment period for Item C-1 was opened.
Doug Rogers, Morro Bay, was p{eased with fihe pursuit of a Coastal Development permit and
encouraged the Council to continue work on the project.
Glenn Silloway, Morro Bay, expressed concern project delays would increase the cost of the
project and encouraged the Councii to stay the course.
Dawn Beattie, Morro Bay, supported moving forward with the WRF project at the South Bay Blvd.
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Homer Alexander, Morro Bay, shared information gleaned from his participa#ion on the Blue -
Ribbon Commission and assured the public #here is not a less expensive alternative when the
cost of time is considered
David Betonte, Morro Bay, spoke in support of City's water reclamation facility at South Bay Blvd.
and the consolidated permitting process. He encouraged all agencies to work cooperatively to
keep the project moving without delay.
Cindy Betonte, Morro Bay, expressed support for the consolidated permit process and moving
the project forward as quickly and efficiently as passible.
Betty Winholtz spoke on behalf of Citizens for Affordable Living, stating they choose not to make
substantive comments during this non -hearing.
Natalia Merzoian concurred with Ms. Winholtz's comments.
Dan Sedley, Lorie Noble, Carole Truesdale, Pauline Stansbury, Cynthia Hawley, Kristen
Head{and, David Nelson, and are un-named resident stated they have the statutory right to
participate in the permitting process and choose not to participate in this fictitious substitute far a
legal and lawful hearing.
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Marla Jo Bruton Sadowski, speaking on behalf of Homefront Environmental Justice IN Bay,
concurred with previous speakers.
Lee Johnson, Morro Bay, urged the Council to move forward with the consolidated permit.
Bob Keller, Morro Bay, spoke in favor Of moving forward with the cansOlidated permit process so
the City can meet all timelines and save money in the long-term.
The public comment period far item C-1 was closed.
Council took a brief recess at 8:06 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:15 p.m. with all members
present.
Mayor Headding and Council Members Addis, Davis and McPherson supported the consolidated
permit approach and spoke to the importance of avoiding delays that would put low -interest
financing at risk. They recalled points in the process where the Council paused to consider public
input regarding plant siting and project costs and noted a rate review policy was in place that
would require annual review and potentially lower, but not raise customer rates. They urged the
Coastal Commission to positively receive the City's application as soon as possible to allow the
City to remain on this critical path.
Council Member Heller hoped we could find an appropriate use far the highly treated water.
The Council did not take any formal action on this item.
C-2 CONSIDERATION OF A REGULAR ORDINANCE AND URGENCY ORDINANCE TO
ALLOW AND REGULATE WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES IN THE
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY; CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS FOR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES;
(COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
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Community Development Director Graham presented the report,
amendments to Section 12.12.030{C)(4) as requested by Charter provi
to Council inquiries.
including the proposed
ded below, and responded
"An� entity legally entitled to Mn exemption pursuant to state or federal law or governjng franchise
agreement, including without limitation the holder of astate-issued. franchise under the Qigital
lnfrastructure & Video Competition Act of 2006, as amended excepting that to the extent such
the terms of state or federal law, or franchise agreement, are preemptive of the terms of this
chapter, then the terms of this chapter shall be severable to the extent of such preemption and all
remaining regulations shall remain in full force and effect. Nothing in the exemption snail apply
so as to reel n t the cit 's valid exercise of olice owers that do not substantial! im air franchise
contract rights. "
The public comment period for Item C-2 was opened; seeing none, the public comment period
was closed .
MOTION: Council Member Davis moved the Council introduce for first reading by title only,
and waive further reading, Ordinance No. 621, as amended, to add Chapter 12.12
to the Municipal Code, to regulate wireless telecommunication facilities in the
public right -of --way, and determine the project is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act; and adopt, by title only and waive further reading, the
attached urgency Ordinance No. 620, as amended, to add Chapter 12.12 to the
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Municipal Code, to regulate wireless telecommunication facilities in the public right-
of-way, and determine the project is not subject to the California Environmental
Quality Act; and that the Council adopt Resolution No. 21-19 to approve the
corresponding City Council Policy for additional regulations applicable to small
wireless facilities in the public right-of-way and direct staff to promptly publish the
Policy on the City's webpage; and direct Public Works staff to bring back an
amendment to the master fee schedule to establish application fees and penalty
fees. The motion was seconded by Council Member McPherson and carried 5-0
by roll call vote.
C-3 REPORT QN WASHINGTON D.C. MEETINGS BOTH FOR C-MANC'S ANNUAL
"WASHINGTON WEEK" CONFERENCE AS WELL AS CONCERNING THE WATER
RECLAMATION FACILITY PROJECT (WRF); (HARBOR/PUBLIC WORKS)
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Harbor Director Endersby, Public Works Director Livick, and City Manager Collins provided the
report. Mayor Headding also commented on the valuable meetings he attended.
The public comment period for Item C-3 was opened.
Dan Sedley, Morro Bay, restated his position the City sent too many people and acted in a
wasteful manner.
The public comment period for Item C-3 was closed.
As a receive and fife item, na formal action was taken by the City Council.
C-4 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 19-19 APPROVING THE CITY OF MORRO BAY'S
REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE POLICIES; (FINANCE)
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Finance Direc#or Gallaway provided the report and responded to Council inquiries.
The public comment period for item C-4 was opened; seeing none, the public comment period
was closed .
The Council discussed the paragraph under Use of New Discretionary Revenues that dedicated
10% of new (ongoing) revenue be devoted to capital projects, including deferred maintenance
and infrastructure needs but agreed to approve the policy as presented.
MOTION: Council Member McPherson moved the City Council adopt Resolution Na. 19-19
approving the City of Morro Bay's Revenue and Expenditure Policies. The motion
was seconded by Council Member Davis and carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
D. COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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Council Member Davis requested discussion of the discretionary General Fund contribution to the
Tourism Business Improvement District in advance of the formal budget discussions. There was
full support for this item.
Council Member Davis suggested the Council consider a policy amendment setting 9:30 as the
meeting adjournment time. Council Members Addis and Heller supported the request.
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