HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC_2020-02-25 Special Meeting MinutesAGENDA NO: A-2
MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING — FEBRUARY 25, 2020
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL
209 SURF STREET — 3:30 P.M.
PRESENT:
STAFF:
John Headding
Dawn Addis
Robert Davis
Jeff Heller
Marlys McPherson
S cott Collins
Dana Swanson
Jennifer Callaway
Rob Livick
S cot Graham
S teve Knuckles
Eric Endersby
Jody Cox
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
MEETING DATE: April 14, 2020
Mayor
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
City Manager
City Clerk
Finance Director
Public Works Director
Community Development Director
Fire Chief
Harbor Director
Police Chief
Mayor Headding established a quorum and called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. with all
members present.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
https://youtu.be/VVaTHe2AGVV50?t=42
Aaron Ochs, Morro Bay, suggested a town hall discussion and community poll regarding the cost
of housing, and spoke to the importance of bringing industry jobs with benefits to Morro Bay. He
asked about the status of recreational cannabis and commented on the importance of consistent
planning and building codes.
Barry Branin, Morro Bay, announced an upcoming public presentation related to the Chevron
property exchange, Toro Preserve, and Dog Beach.
Dan Sedley, Morro Bay, thanked the City for including a questionnaire with last water/sewer bill
asking citizens' opinions on different subjects and allowing them to provide input. He suggested
the conversation regarding housing affordability be expanded to include cost of utilities.
Barry Branin, Morro Bay, commented on the importance of managing City expenses.
The public comment period was closed.
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA ITEM:
I. TEN-YEAR FINANCIAL FORECAST STUDY SESSION
https://voutu.be/WaTHe2AGW50?t=629
City Manager Collins introduced the item and turned it over to Finance Director Callaway to
present the Ten -Year Financial Forecast report.
Following individual comments, there was consensus on the importance of the following:
• Community conversation about service priorities and budget constraints
• Diversifying revenue streams and support for Chamber of Commerce Economic
Ombudsman Contract
• Employee retention and concern about salary disparities with other agencies
® Support for contributions to replacement funds as presented
® Continued assessment and preparation of a menu or combination of alternatives to reduce
operational costs while continuing to provide essential services.
The Council did not take any formal action on this item.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 4:53 p.m.
Recorded by:
na Swanson
City Clerk
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MINUTES o MORRO BAY SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - FEBRUARY 25, 2020