HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC_2019-04-09_MinutesMINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING —APRIL 9, 2019
VETERAN'S MEMORIAL HALL — 5:30 P.M.
PRESENT: John Headding
Dawn Addis
Robert Davis
Jeff Heller
ABSENT: Marlys McPherson
STAFF: Scott Collins
Chris Neumeyer
Dana Swanson
Jennifer Callaway
Rob Livick
Scot Graham
Jody Cox
Steve Knuckles
Eric Endersby
AGENDA NO: AA
MEETING DATE: May 14, 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
Fire Chief
Harbor Director
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Headding called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., with all but Council Member McPherson
present.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE bF ALLEGIANCE
RECOGNITION — None
CLOSED SESSION REPORT —City Attorney Neumeyer stated no reportable action was taken
by the City Council during Closed Session.
MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS &PRESENTATIONS
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS -None
PRESENTATIONS
• Bike to Work Day by Peter Williamson from San Luis Obispo Council of Governments
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• Month of the Child Proclamation — Shaina Paulson, CAPSLO
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PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
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"Dead Air" Dave Sozinho from Estero Bay Community Radio, a listener supported community
radio station on 97.3 FM, provided the business spot. For more information, visit
yourvoiceCc esterobayradio, org oryourvoice( centralcoastradio.orq.
Barry Branin, Morro Bay, requested an update on scheduled capital improvement repairs on the
City's sewer main lines.
Rigmor, Morro Bay, suggested a sales tax initiative could help fund the rebuilding of the Surf
Street stairs but encouraged the City to use any additional funds wisely.
Bill Martony, Morro Bay, suggested using volunteers to install a trail where the Surf Street stairs
had been. He also opposed up -zoning in the draft Local Coastal Plan for the area south of the
boat launch.
Demi, 2"d grade student from Del Mar Elementary, announced after school activities.
Jocelyn, 5th grade student at Del Mar Elementary, announced 5th grade camp had been postponed
due to weather and the "Pennies for Patients" fundraising event for the Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society ends April 18.
Peter Williamson, SLOCOG, presented an update on Bike Month activities in May 2019.
Erica Crawford, Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce, provided updates on upcoming events and
training opportunities.
Ken Vesterfelt, Morro Bay, announced the 23d annual Cruisin' Morro Bay Car Show will be held
May 2 — 5, 2019. For more information, visit www.morrobaycarshow.org.
Susan Stewart, Morro Bay, commented on Item C-2 suggesting any extra monies made available
be directed toward diverse economic development.
Linda Winters, Morro Bay, encouraged residents to call your representatives in support of the
Mobile Home Park Closure Protection Bill, AB 705, authored by Mark Stone,
Mayor Headding closed public comment.
The Council asked staff to respond 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 on consent
agenda items.
A-1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE FEBRUARY 26, 20191 CITY COUNCIL MEETING;
(ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 1, 2019, CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL
MEETING; (ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 26, 2019, CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL
CLOSED SESSION MEETING; (ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-4 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2019 AS "MONTH OF THE CHILD" AND
"CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH"
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RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-5 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO, 621 TO ALLOW AND
REGULATE WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-
OF-WAY; (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt by title only Ordinance No. 621, An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Morro Bay, California, Adding Chapter 12.12 to Title 12 of
the Morro Bay Municipal Code, entitled `Wireless Telecommunications Facilities in
the Public Right -of -Way'," and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 621.
A-6 APPROVAL OF ISSUANCE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR REDEVELOPMENT
ON LEASE SITES 34W AND 35W-36W, ADJACENT TO 225 & 235-245 MAIN STREET,
RESPECTIVELY; (HARBOR)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve issuance of the revised Request for Proposals
document to put Lease Sites 34W and 35W-36W out to bid for redevelopment.
A-7 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-19 INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY THE
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE CLOISTERS PARK AND OPEN SPACE -
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT; (PUBLIC
WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 23-19 ordering the preparation of an
Engineer's Report detailing the expenses projected for Fiscal Year 2019/20 for the
maintenance of the Cloisters Park and Open Space under the provisions of the
"Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972."
A-8 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-19 INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY THE
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE NORTH POINT NATURAL AREA - LANDSCAPING
AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT; (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 24-19 ordering the preparation of an
Engineer's Report detailing the expenses projected for Fiscal Year 2019/20 for the
maintenance of the North Point Natural Area under the provisions of the
"Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972."
The public comment period for the Consent Agenda was opened
Jane Heath spoke representing Bill Martony and Bernadette Pekarek regarding Item A-6. She
thanked staff for the substantive changes that had been made but expressed concerns about the
current condition of Lease Site 34W. She suggested the Council expedite the RFP schedule and
award a new lease as quickly as possible.
Bill Martony, Morro Bay, spoke regarding the current condition of Lease Site 34W.
The public comment period for the Consent Agenda was closed.
Mayor Headding pulled Item A-6.
MOTION: Council Member Davis moved approval of Items A-1 through A-5, A-7 and A-8.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Addis and carried 4-0-1 by roll call
vote with Council Member McPherson absent.
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A-6 APPROVAL OF ISSUANCE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR REDEVELOPMENT
ON LEASE SITES 34W AND 35W-36W, ADJACENT TO 225 & 235-245 MAIN STREET,
RESPECTIVELY; (HARBOR)
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At Council's request, Harbor Director Endersby responded to concerns raised during public
comment.
MOTION: Mayor Headding moved the Council not approve the RFP at this time and asked
that it come back with shortened timeline for RFP process because of the issues
that have been raised. The motion was seconded by Council Member Davis and
carried 4-0-1 by roll call vote with Council Member McPherson absent.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None
C. BUSINESS ITEMS
C-1 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-19, APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL LEASE
AGREEMENT TO THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD STATION MORRO BAY
BUILDING LEASE FOR BUILDING EXPANSION PURPOSES, LOCATED ON LEASE
SITE 141 AT 1279 EMBARCADERO; (HARBOR)
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Harbor Director Endersby presented the report, noting the following change to the Supplemental
Lease Agreement provided in the agenda packet. Copies of the revised document were provided
for Council and public review.
At the City's request, the USCG committed to maximizing gender parity at Coast Guard Station
Morro Bay by adding the following language to the Supplemental Lease Agreement:
"Government and City agree Government will in good faith seek to provide opportunities
for gender parity at Coast Guard Station Morro Bay to the maximum extent possible, given
the physical and space limitations of the station building."
The public comment period for Item C-1 was opened.
Bob Keller, Morro Bay, recommended the City Council adopt Resolution No. 22-19, included with
staff report as Attachment 1, to enable the Cast Guard to extend their billeting.
The public comment period for Item C-1 was closed.
Council Member Addis suggested the following changes to the 3�d 4th and final Whereas
sentences in Resolution No. 22-19 (page 103 of the agenda packet):
• WHEREAS, the United States Coast Guard has stationed 100% male personnel,
equipment and vessels in Morro Bay for the purposes of boating safety and
enforcement, smuggling and drug interdiction, search and rescue and standing by the
Morro Bay harbor entrance during hazardous conditions to assist vessels in transit and
distress; and
• WHEREAS, the United States Coast Guard Station Morro Bay building does not
adequately accommodate the station's personnel and equipment/storage needs, and,
due to the fact the USCG station in Morro Bay does not allow for women, and the Coast
Guard is desirous of expanding their existing building; and
• WHEREAS, the City of Morro Bay is supportive of the United States Coast Guard and
desirous of assisting the Coast Guard better accommodate those in the Coast Guard
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as well as hire women for the USCG station in Morro Bay that serve their community
and country.
Council Member Heller appreciated the comments but felt it was not appropriate to modify the
resolution. Mayor Headding clarified the proposed added language would hopefully prompt, but
not bind, the Coast Guard to take action and noted copies of the modified lease agreement were
provided to the Council and made available for public review,
MOTION: Council Member Addis moved the Council adopt amended Resolution No. 22-19
and supplemental lease agreement with new changes. The motion was seconded
by Council Member Davis and carried 3-1-1 with Council Member Heller opposed
and Council Member McPherson absent.
C-2 DISCUSSION OF REVISING THE GENERAL FUND ALLOCATION AMOUNT
PROVIDED TO THE TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; (CITY
MANAGER/FINANCE)
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City Manager Collins 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.
The Council provided individual comments and there was consensus to have the Tourism
Business Improvement District ("TBID") Advisory Board review and make a recommendation to
Council regarding adding vacation rentals and RV Parks to the TBID and, if so, what that
contribution might be; for the TBID to consider a reduction in the General Fund allocation with the
intent to move those funds to economic development and help offset structural deficit; and to stay
focused on revenues by investing in other areas of economic development, in addition to tourism.
Council Member Heller was concerned the Council was focused only on the TBID contribution
and stressed the importance of reviewing the entire City position and services. He agreed it was
important to receive TBID Advisory Board input.
Mayor HeaAA; ng suggested the TBID Advisory Board should consider Resolution No. 03-16 in full
to make sure all parties are meeting its intent.
C-3 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO
THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM CONTRACT TO
IMPLEMENT COST SHARING FOR LOCAL POLICE MEMBERS IN THE MORRO BAY
PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION; (FINANCE/HUMAN RESOURCES)
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City Clerk Swanson presented a brief report.
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 adopt Resolution No. 25-19 giving
notice of the City's intention to approve an amendment to the contract between the
City and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees'
Retirement System (CaIPERS) to provide employee cost sharing of 1% for local
police members in the Morro Bay Peace Officers Association (MBPOA) for Fiscal
Year 2018/19. The motion was seconded by Council Member Addis and carried
4-0-1 by roll call vote with Council Member McPherson absent.
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D. COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None
E. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Recorded by:
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