HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC_2020-05-12 Regular Meeting MinutesMINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING - MAY 12, 2020
TELECONFERENCE - 5:30 P.M.
AGENDA NO: A-2
MEETING DATE: June 9, 2020
City Council conducted this meeting in accordance with Section 3 of California Governor
Newson's Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17, 2020 in response to the present State
of Emergency in existence due to the threat of COVID-19. This meeting was held via
teleconference for all participants.
PRESENT:
John Headding
Dawn Addis
Robert Davis
Jeff Heller
Marlys McPherson
ABSENT: None
STAFF:
Scott Collins
Chris Neumeyer
Dana Swanson
Jennifer Callaway
Rob Livick
Scot Graham
Steve Knuckles
Jody Cox
Eric Endersby
Mayor
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Finance Director
City Engineer
Community Development Director
Fire Chief
Police Chief
Harbor Director
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
MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & PRESENTATIONS
https://youtu.be/vwCWuryTalg?t=135
CITY MANAGER REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
https://youtu.be/vwCWuryTalOt=911
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - City Attorney Neumeyer stated no reportable action was taken
by the City Council in accordance with the Brown Act.
PRESENTATIONS - NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT
https://youtu.be/vwCWuryTalq?t-1098
John Weiss, Morro Bay, was heartened a committee had been formed to address the budget
deficit and hoped it would be possible to close the budget gap without using reserves.
Betty Winholtz, Morro Bay, expressed concern the Morro Bay Community Power Policy Board
voted to accept nuclear power in its portfolio; asked to confirm whether the City owned the WRF
property listed on the closed session agenda and, if not, when it will be brought forward in open
session; and stated the Corp of Engineers is proposing to organize committee to look at World
War II munitions recovery on the sandspit.
Mayor Headding closed public comment.
The Council and staff responded to issues raised during public comment.
A. CONSENT AGENDA
https://youtu.be/vwCWuryTalq?t=2059
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 25, 2020, CITY COUNCIL MEETING;
(ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 10, 2020, CITY COUNCIL MEETING;
(ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE APRIL 24, 2020, CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL
CLOSED SESSION MEETING; (ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-4
APPROVAL OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR
CITY -OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 695 HARBOR STREET AND AN
AGREEMENT FOR THE CHAMBER TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES; (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve agreements with
the Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) for the renewal of a property lease
at 695 Harbor Street and provision of economic development services.
A-5 UPDATE ON THE DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL DRAFT
STATEMENT OF BASIS DOCUMENT FOR THE MORRO BAY POWER PLANT; (CITY
MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council receive and file the report.
A-6 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 42-20 ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY MORRO
BAY CARES COVID-19 UTILITY DISCOUNT PROGRAM; (FINANCE DEPARTMENT)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Council adopt Resolution No. 42-20,
establishing a temporary Morro Bay Cares COVID-19 Utility Discount Program.
A-7 REAPPOINTMENT OF HEMANT PATEL TO THE VISIT SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
(VSLOC) BOARD OF DIRECTORS; (ADMINISTRATION)
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RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Council reappoint Hemant Patel as
the City's representative on the VSLOC Board of Directors (Board) for a 3-year
term ending June 20, 2023.
Mayor Headding opened public comment for the Consent Agenda.
Betty Winholtz, Morro Bay, spoke regarding Item A-5, urging the City submit comments asking
PG&E to do further clean-up of the property in preparation for future redevelopment.
The public comment period was closed.
Mayor Headding pulled Item A-5. Council Member McPherson pulled Item A-4.
MOTION: Council Member Addis moved approval of all items on Consent except Items A-4
and A-5. The motion was seconded by Council Member McPherson and carried
5-0 by roll call vote.
A-4
APPROVAL OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR
CITY -OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 695 HARBOR STREET AND AN
AGREEMENT FOR THE CHAMBER TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES; (CITY MANAGER)
https://youtu. be/vwCWuryTalg?t=2343
City Manager Collins responded to questions from Council and noted, without a Deputy
City Manager, the Chamber's work is essential for business support and economic
development.
MOTION: Council Member McPherson moved approval of Item A-4. The motion was
seconded by Council Member Addis and carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
A-5 UPDATE ON THE DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL DRAFT
STATEMENT OF BASIS DOCUMENT FOR THE MORRO BAY POWER PLANT; (CITY
MANAGER)
https://youtu. be/vwCWuryTalg?t=2827
City Attorney Neumeyer and City Engineer Livick responded to Council questions and
concerns raised during public comment.
MOTION: Mayor Headding moved approval of Item A-5. The motion was seconded
by Council Member McPherson and carried 4-1 by roll call vote with
Council Member Heller opposed.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
C. BUSINESS ITEMS
C-1 PRESENTATION OF HARBOR DEPARTMENT LEASE MANAGEMENT POLICY
WORKING GROUP FINAL DRAFT DOCUMENT FOR CITY COUNCIL REVIEW, INPUT
AND DIRECTION; (HARBOR DEPARTMENT)
https://youtu. be/vwCWuryTalq?t=3606
Harbor Director Endersby provided the report and responded to Council inquires.
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Ron Reisner and Joan Solu, Members of the Lease Management Policy Working Group,
provided individual comments.
The public comment period for Item C-1 was opened.
Cherise Hansson, Morro Bay resident and member of the Harbor Lease Management
Policy Working Group, shared comments and expressed interest in continued
participation as the property management aspect is considered.
The public comment period for Item C-1 was closed.
The Council expressed its appreciation to Mr Lomeli and members of the Policy Working
Group and agreed the draft document presented was an excellent foundation for moving
forward. Following discussion, a majority of the Council agreed on the following:
•
The current funding model for Harbor operations and capital improvements is not
sustainable
Support evaluation of paid parking, a Harbor district, and/or business improvement
district where non -Tidelands properties contribute to operations and maintenance
of the waterfront
Accept draft policy language that allows loan proceeds from lease financing or
refinancing to be used for acquisition, development or redevelopment anywhere
in the Tidelands Trust area
Important to have more City control of lease site development and redevelopment
that aligns with the Waterfront Master Plan
Desire for consistency and standardization of lease terms to the extent possible.
While no support for fixed rate rent, it was agreed there may be opportunities to
increase percentage rent in some areas
Support further analysis of contracting some aspects of lease management to a
property management firm working under the purview of the Harbor Department.
No formal action was taken by the City Council.
C-2 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 43-20 APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT
AND DECLARING THE INTENT TO LEVY THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE
NORTH POINT NATURAL AREA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT; (PUBLIC WORKS)
https://youtu.be/vwCWuryTalg?t=12398
City Engineer Livick provided the report and responded to Council inquires.
The public comment period for Item C-2 was opened; seeing none, the public comment
period was closed.
MOTION: Council Member McPherson moved to adopt Resolution No. 43-20
approving the Engineer's Report and declaring the intent to levy the annual
assessment for maintenance of the North Point Natural Area. The motion
was seconded by Council Member Heller and carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
C-3 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 44-20 APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT
AND DECLARING THE INTENT TO LEVY THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE
CLOISTERS LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT; (PUBLIC WORKS)
https://youtu.be/vwCWuryTalg?t=12890
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City Engineer Livick provided the report and responded to Council inquires.
The public comment period for Item C-3 was opened; seeing none, the public comment
period was closed.
MOTION: Council Member McPherson moved to adopt Resolution No. 44-20
declaring the intent to levy the annual assessment for the maintenance of
the Cloisters Park and Open Space for fiscal year 2020/21 and approving
the Engineer's Report. The motion was seconded by Council Member
Addis and carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
D COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
https://youtu.be/vwCWurvTalOt-13523
Council Member Addis requested the issue of masks be addressed at Thursday's special meeting
or agendized for a future meeting. The Mayor confirmed it would be discussed at the May 14
Special Meeting.
Council Member Heller requested discussion of a Harbor District or waterfront business
improvement district. It was suggested that come forward as part of budget discussion in terms
of how to fund harbor operations moving forward. A majority of the Council agreed with that
approach.
Council Member Addis requested consideration of hiring a consultant to explore viability of paid
parking and received full support for the item.
E. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:24 p.m.
Recorded by:
otai
Da Swanson
City Clerk
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