HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes.Regular Meeting.160614MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 14, 2016
VETERAN'S MEMORIAL HALL — 6:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Jamie Irons
Matt Makowetski
John Headding
Christine Johnson
Noah Smukler
STAFF: Dave Buckingham
Joe Pannone
Dana Swanson
Susan Slayton
Rob Livick
Damaris Hanson
Scot Graham
Eric Endersby
CONTRACT STAFF: Mike Nunley
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Administrative Services Director
Public Works Director
Engineering Tech IV
Community Development Manager
Harbor Director
WRF Program Manager
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:06 p.m., with all members present.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
RECOGNITION - None
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - City Attorney reported that with regard to the Closed Session
Items, the Council did not take any reportable action pursuant to the Brown Act.
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS &
PRESENTATIONS
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS &PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATIONS -None
PUBLIC COMMENT
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Gregory Sigulas from the Gallery at Marina Square provided the business spot. The Gallery is
open daily and features a variety of works by local artists.
The comment period was closed.
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 FROM THE MAY 10, 2016 CITY COUNCIL MEETING;
(ADMINISTRATION)
COMME ATION: Approve as submitted.
A-2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MAY 24, 2016 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL
MEETING; (ADMINISTRATION)
COMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE MAY 24, 2016 CITY COUNCIL MEETING;
(ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A4 APPOINTMENT OF VOTING DELEGATE(S) TO THE CALIFORNIA JOINT
POWER INSURANCE AUTHORITY; (ADMINISTRATION)
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COMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-5 STATUS REPORT OF A MAJOR MAINTENANCE & REPAIR PLAN (MMRP) FOR
THE EXISTING WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT; (PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file.
A-6 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 42-16 AUTHORIZING SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
ASSESSOR TO ASSESS AMOUNTS DUE ON DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE
COLLECTION ACCOUNTS AS TAX LIENS AGAINST THE PROPERTIES;
(PUBLIC WORKS)
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A-7 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 4346 CALLING A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2016, AND REQUESTING THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY TO CONSOLIDATE
THE ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION;
(ADMINISTRATION)
A-8 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 44-16 ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES
FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE, PERTAINING TO, AND COSTS OF, CANDIDATE
STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT THE CONSOLIDATED
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8,
2016; (ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 4446
A-9 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO, 4646 RESCINDING RESOLUTIONS NO. 04-03107-04
AND 2742 REGARDING STREET WORK DURING SUMMER MONTHS AND
HOLIDAYS; (PUBLIC WORKS)
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The public comment period for the Consent Agenda was opened; seeing none, the public comment
period was closed.
Councilmember Smukler commented briefly on Agenda Item A-10.
Councilmember Makowetski pulled Agenda Item A-9.
MOTION: Councilmember Headding moved the Council approve all items on the Consent
Agenda, except Item A-9. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Johnson
and carried unanimously, 54
A-9 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 46-16 RESCINDING RESOLUTIONS NO. 04-03, 07-04
AND 2742 REGARDING STREET WORK DURING SUMMER MONTHS AND
HOLIDAYS; (PUBLIC WORKS)
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Public Works Director Livick explained the purpose behind this resolution is not to disrupt
business owners during the summer months, but to allow staff the flexibility to perform work when
necessary during good weather months. Staff will reach out through the Chamber of Commerce
and other methods to ensure businesses are notified. The Council directed staff develop and
memorialize a business owner notification process to ensure businesses are notified in a consistent
manner in the future.
MOTION: Councilmember Makowetski moved for approval of Item A-9. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Smukler and carried unanimously, 5-0.
Consistent with the posted Agenda, Business Items 0-1, C-2 and C-2 were heard before the Public
Hearing items.
C. BUSINESS ITEMS
C-1 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 47-16 APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2016/17
BUDGET; (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
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City Manager Buckingham provided the staff report and responded to Council inquiries.
The public comment period for Item C-1 was opened; seeing none, the public comment period was
closed.
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MOTION: Councilmember Headding moved for adoption of Resolution No. 47-16 approving
the fiscal year 2016/17 budget. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Johnson and carried unanimously, 5-0.
C-2 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 4946 REGARDING THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
SELF-HELP TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT PLAN; (PUBLIC WORKS)
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Public Works Director Livick provided a brief overview and introduced Ron DiCarli of San Luis
Obispo Council of Governments ("SLOCOG"), who provided the report and responded to Council
inquiries.
The public comment period for Item C-2 was opened.
Sandi Tannler, Morro Bay resident and Board Member of Central Coast Taxpayers Association,
requested the Council vote not to put the sales tax initiative on the November ballot.
Ric Deschler, Morro Bay, urged the Council to support placing this item on the November ballot
so voters can decide whether to support or reject the initiative.
James Worthly, SLOCOG staff, clarified the amendment process does not allow changes to the
percentages; those are fixed. Within those fixed percentages, changes could be made.
The public comment period for Item C-2 was closed.
The Council expressed support for the initiative and the possibility of having local control over a
significant amount of funding for infrastructure improvements. There was also consensus the
voters should have the opportunity to decide to support or reject the initiative.
MOTION: Councilmember Johnson moved for adoption of Resolution No, 49-16 approving
the 2016 San Luis Obispo County Self -Help Transportation Investment Plan and
requesting the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors place a 9-Year
Transportation Sales Tax Measure on the November 8, 2016 ballot. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Smukler and carried unanimously, 5-0.
The Council took a brief recess at 7:37 p.m.
members present.
The meeting reconvened at 7:46 p.m. with all
C-3 SELECTION OF TRI-W (SOUTH BAY BOULEVARD) AS PREFERRED SITE FOR
PLANNING AND PERMITTING OF NEW WRF .AND AMENDMENT TO
AGREEMENT WITH BLACK & VEATCH CORPORATION; (PUBLIC WORKS)
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City Manager Buckingham provided a brief overview then turned the item over to WRF Program
Manager, Mike Nunley, who provided the staff report and responded to Council inquiries.
Mayor Irons disclosed ex parte conversations with Mr. Maino and Mr. Thoresen who own property
near the proposed Tri-W / South Bay Boulevard site.
The public comment period for Item C-3 was opened.
Barbara Doerr, Morro Bay, thanked Council for listening to the community and looking at site
alternatives but expressed concern about potential impacts on the estuary.
Bonnie Sario, Morro Bay, spoke in support of the Tri-W-/ South Bay Boulevard site as it is less
visible to the public with no neighbors or residents in close proximity.
Sandi Tannler, Morro Bay, urged the Council to listen to its advisory committee and remove
Righetti from the list of potential sites.
James Pauly, Morro Bay, urged the Council to select Tri-W site as the preferred site and remove
Righetti from the list of potential sites.
Mark Hanson, Morro Bay, stated the plant should have stayed at current site.
Donna Burke, Morro Bay, supported the WRFCAC recommendation to remove Righetti from the
list of potential sites and supported the Tri-W site.
Lee Kleim, Morro Bay, read portions of a report he provided to the Council evaluating various
sites for location of a wastewater reclamation facility and stated the most suitable is Giannini
property or a joint project with Cayucos on Chevron property.
Lexie Bell, Morro Bay, National Estuary Program Executive Director, provided information on
the Morro Bay watershed, noting the major focus is water quality for wildlife; residents and
visitors.
Kal Huler, resident of Santa Ynez valley and Morro Bay property owner, encouraged the Council
to remove Righetti property from consideration. He supported Tri-W and Chevron properties.
John Maino, property owner east of the proposed Tri-W site, discussed the current livestock
management system and urged the Council to limit use for required WRF operation and
maintenance with the smallest possible footprint.
Bob Keller, Morro Bay, spoke in support of the staff recommendation to consider the Tri-W /
South Bay Boulevard site.
Rob Thoresen, property owner on Little Morro Creek Road, encouraged the City to choose the
most southerly located Tri-W spot. He expressed concern about any potential public use.
Bart Beekman, Morro Bay, outlined steps to keep the project moving forward and recommended
a schedule be brought forward to identify project milestones.
Tina Metzger, Morro Bay, urged the Council to remove Righetti property from the process.
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Bill Martony, Morro Bay, suggested staff explore other sites on the Tri-W property within City
limits.
Mary Jo DeSio, Morro Bay, expressed concern about funds spent to keep Righem as an alternative
and does not support a solar plant or corporation yard at the future location.
Bill Todd, Morro Bay, asked Council to remove Righetti as viable alternative and agreed Tri-W
should only be used for primary purposes, keeping other uses at the current facility.
Stewart Skiff, Morro Bay, recommended the City build a smaller facility should Cayucos move
forward on their own and urged the Council to move forward with the Tri-W site.
Linda Warwick, Morro Bay, urged the Council to remove Righetti from the list of potential sites.
The public comment period for Item C-3 was closed.
Staff responded to questions raised during public comment and further questions from the Council.
The Council supported the staff recommendation to proceed with Tri-W (South Bay Boulevard)
as the preferred site for planning and permitting and approved the contract amendment with Black
& Veatch. There was concurrence to keep the Righetti property on the list for comparison as the
project moves through the scoping process. Staff was encouraged to work expeditiously toward a
memorandum of understanding with the Tri-W property owner and also work closely with nearby
ranchers and neighbors across Highway 1.
MOTION: Mayor Irons moved the Council direct staff to proceed with the Tri-W (South Bay
Boulevard) site nearest Highway 1 as the preferred WRF site for planning and
permitting, and approve the contract amendment with Black & Veatch Corporation
for the facility master plan. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Smukler
and carried unanimously, 54
The Council took a brief recess at 10:49pm. The meeting reconvened at 10:52pm with all members
present.
MOTION: Mayor Irons moved the meeting go past 11:OOpm. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Johnson and carried 4-1, with Councilmember Makowetski
opposed.
There was Council consensus to hear Item 13-2 next.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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-2 ADOPTION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 604 APPROVING A 45-DAY
MORATORIUM LIMITING THE NLTNIBER OF VACATION RENTALS I1�1 THE
CITY; (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
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Community Development Director Graham provided the staff report and responded to Council
inquiries.
The public comment period for Item 15-2 was opened.
Barbara Doerr, Morro Bay, urged the Council to adopt the ordinance and hoped the maximum
number allowed would be lowered, approve vacation rentals only for shared housing, or limit to
mixed use, visitor serving areas.
Bob Keller, Morro Bay, recommended the number of allowed units be reduced to 177 and that
vacation rentals be limited to commercial, R-I or R-2 areas, not residential.
The public comment period for Item B-2 was closed.
MOTION: Mayor Irons moved for introduction by number and title only, with further reading
waived, of Urgency Ordinance No. 604 of the City Council of the City of Morro
Bay, CA, approving a citywide 45-day moratorium on the issuance of any new
vacation rental within the City of Morro Bay and declaring the urgency thereof and
that it shall take effect immediately. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Headding and carried unanimously, 54
B-1 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 45-16 APPROVING THE 2015 URBAN WATER
MANAGEMENT PLAN; (PUBLIC WORKS)
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Public Works Director Livick and Engineering Tech IV Hanson introduced Julia Aranda of MNS
Engineers who presented the report and responded to Council inquiries.
The public comment period for Item B-1 was opened; seeing none, the public comment period was
closed.
MOTION: Councilmember Johnson moved for adoption of Resolution No. 45-16 approving
the 2015 Urban Water Management Plan. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Headding.
Councilmember Smukler shared that based on his discussion with staff, he recommends renewable
energy systems be folded into the OneWater Plan.
The motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
C. BUSINESS ITEMS
C4 CONSIDERATION OF OPTIONS AND DIRECTION FOR NEW COAST GUARD
STATION MORRO BAY BUILDING, HARBOR DEPARTMENT OFFICE BUILDING
AND NORTH T-PIER PUBLIC RESTROOM BUILDING; (HARBOR DEPARTMENT)
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Harbor Director Endersby provided the staff report and responded to Council inquiries.
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The public comment period for Item C4 was opened; seeing none, the public comment period was
closed.
The Council expressed concern about moving forward with design and permitting without a
memorandum of understanding that laid out the basic lease terms. There was concurrence to move
through the RFP process for an architectural design consultant and bring those proposals back in
4-6 weeks.
MOTION: Mayor Irons moved the Council direct staff to pursue the recommended Option 1
for construction of an expanded USCG office and a new Harbor Office with public
restroom and shower; to seek loan and grant opportunities to fund the City's cost,
with the intent the loans and/or grants would be sought for both past and future
costs; and to continue negotiations with the USCG for an MOU and terms of a new
lease agreement, both to be approved by Council in open session. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Headding and carried unanimously, 54
C-5 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 603 AMENDING CHAPTER 13.20 OF THE
MORRO BAY MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING BUILDING LIMITATIONS AND
RESOLUTION NO. 4846 ALLOCATING WATER EQUIVALENCY UNITS FOR FY
16/17; (PUBLIC WORKS)
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Mr. Livick provided the staff report and responded to Council inquiries.
The public comment period for Item C-5 was opened; seeing none, the public comment period was
closed.
MOTION: Mayor Irons moved for adoption of Ordinance No. 603 amending Chapter 13.20 of
the Morro Bay Municipal Code regarding Building Limitations by number and title
only and waiving further reading, and adopt Resolution No. 4846 allocating Water
Equivalency Units for FY 2016/17. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Headding and carried unanimously, 5-0.
D. COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None
E. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 12:Olam. The next Regular Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 14,
2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the Veteran's Memorial Hall located at 209 Surf Street, Morro Bay, California.
by:
Dana Swanson,
City Clerk
MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL - JUNE 14, 2016