HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC_2015-11-10_Meeting MinutesMINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING – NOVEMBER 10, 2015
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL – 6:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Jamie Irons Mayor
Noah Smukler Councilmember
Christine Johnson Councilmember
ABSENT: John Headding Councilmember
Matt Makowetski Councilmember
STAFF: Dave Buckingham City Manager
Joe Pannone City Attorney
Dana Swanson City Clerk
Sam Taylor Deputy City Manager
Susan Slayton Administrative Services Director
Rob Livick Public Works Director
Scot Graham Community Development Manager
Eric Endersby Harbor Director
Amy Christey Police Chief
Steve Knuckles Fire Chief
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
A quorum was established with Mayor Irons, Councilmember Johnson and Councilmember
Smukler present. The meeting was called to order at 6:02p.m.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Employee Recognition
https://youtu.be/58xBsHEDlNk?t=2m31s
The City Council and staff recognized the following employees for their service to the City by
presenting service pins:
15 years – Bonnie Johnson, Brandon Kato, Becka Kelly, and Bryan Millard
20 years – Bruce Keogh
The City Council and staff recognized the recent promotions of Fire Captain Michael Talmadge
and Police Sergeant Tony Mosqueda.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Pannone 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
https://youtu.be/58xBsHEDlNk?t=7m11s
AGENDA NO: A-6 MEETING DATE: December 8, 2015
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Councilmember Johnson shared information from a presentation to the Economic Vitality
Corporation regarding a fund raising campaign for a new homeless center to be located at 40
Prado Road. She also provided a verbal report following her attendance at the Central Coast
Economic Forecast event Friday, November 6, 2015 at the Madonna Inn Event Center.
Councilmember Smukler announced a public forum regarding the proposed wind energy project
will be hosted by Trident Winds, LLC on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at the Morro Bay
Veterans Hall.
Mayor Irons attended a California Coastal Commission coastal issues group workshop in Half
Moon Bay on Friday, November 6, 2015. Agenda items included the need for continued funding
and support at the State level for LCP updates, and sea level rise guidelines.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
https://youtu.be/58xBsHEDlNk?t=24m55s
League of Women Voters Civil Discourse Presentation
Marguerite Bader and Sharon Kimball, speaking on behalf of the San Luis Obispo County
League of Women Voters, presented information and recommended best practices for elected
officials, citizens and staff to follow in order to promote civility and civil discourse in the public
arena. Civil discourse is courteous, constructive communication characterized by mutual
respect, fairness, and attentive listening.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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Ric Deschler, representing the Morro Bay Friends of the Library, announced the Friends of the
Library book sale to be held Saturday, November 14th at the Community Center beginning at
9:00am for Friends of the Library members, and open to general public at 10:00am.
Trina Dougherty, representing Morro Bay Friends of the Library, added that thousands of used
books, DVDs and CDs will be available at low prices Saturday, November 14th at Community
Center. The book sale is open to members only 9:00-10:00am, the general public 10:00am-
12:30pm, and a bag sale 1:00-2:00pm.
Jon Elliott, Morro Bay resident and owner of Mike’s and Tiny Mike’s Barber Shops, announced
a ribbon cutting ceremony at Tiny Mike’s Barber Shop located at 2300 North Main Street on
Thursday, November 19th at 5:30 pm. In addition, free men’s haircuts will be offered for needy
and first-time customers.
John Gajdos, Morro Bay resident and local coordinator for Operation Holiday Wreaths,
announced the organization’s goal to place a wreath on every veteran headstone in SLO County.
Orders can be placed until November 23rd online at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org. A wreath
laying ceremony will be held on December 12th at 9:00am at local cemeteries to coincide with
the event held at noon at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington DC. Please contact Mr.
Gajdos at (805) 441-4384 or johngaj3@gmail.com for more information.
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Nancy Castle, Morro Bay, announced the Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on
Thanksgiving Day, November 26th from 1:00 - 3:00pm.
The public comment period was closed.
A. CONSENT AGENDA
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the following actions are
approved without discussion.
A-1 RESOLUTION NO. 70-15 PLEDGING TO FOLLOW BEST PRACTICES OF
CIVILITY AND CIVIL DISCOURSE IN ALL OF ITS MEETINGS; (CITY COUNCIL)
https://youtu.be/58xBsHEDlNk?t=53m9s
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
The public comment period for the Consent agenda was opened; seeing none, the public
comment period was closed.
Mayor Irons pulled Item A-1 to read the proposed resolution into the record.
MOTION: Mayor Irons moved the Council adopt Resolution No. 70-15. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Johnson and carried unanimously, 3-0-2.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS / SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCES
C-1 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 596 AMENDING TITLE 14 TO ADD CHAPTER
14.42 TO THE MORRO BAY MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING AN
EXPEDITED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP
SOLAR SYSTEMS; (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
https://youtu.be/58xBsHEDlNk?t=56m17s
Community Development Manager Scot Graham provided the staff report.
The public comment period for Item C-1 was opened; seeing none, the public comment period
was closed.
MOTION: Mayor Irons moved for adoption of Ordinance 596 amending Title 14 to add
Chapter 14.42 to the Morro Bay Municipal Code establishing an expedited
permitting process for small residential rooftop solar systems, and waive further
reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Smukler and carried
unanimously, 3-0-2.
D. NEW BUSINESS
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D-1 FY 15/16 CITY GOALS UPDATE; (ADMINISTRATION)
https://youtu.be/58xBsHEDlNk?t=57m48s
Mayor Irons provided a “State of the City” overview.
City Manager Buckingham, along with staff, presented the FY 15/16 City Goals Update and
responded to Council inquiries. FY 15/16 Goals Update Presentation
The public comment period for Item D-1 was opened.
Ric Deschler, Morro Bay, suggested wayfinding signs should be called directional signs.
Regarding Goal 6.d, he suggested the City should not be promoting development of the Tri-W
property.
The public comment period for Item D-1 was closed.
Mayor Irons suggested staff recommendations #4 and #7 be left in place for potential funding
during mid-year budget adjustments. Councilmembers Johnson and Smukler concurred.
Councilmember Smukler suggested the Tri-W discussion is an important one to have during the
General Plan update.
MOTION: Mayor Irons moved the Council adopt staff recommendations with the exception
of recommendations #4 and #7 which will remain for consideration of potential
funding during mid-year budget review. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Smukler and carried unanimously, 3-0-2.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 pm.
The Regular Meeting of November 24, 2015 was previously canceled. Consequently, the next
Regular Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 6:00 pm at the Veteran’s
Memorial Hall located at 209 Surf Street, Morro Bay, California.
Recorded by:
Dana Swanson
City Clerk