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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC_1984-03-26 Regular Meeting MinutesMORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 26, 1984 RECREATION HALL - 7:30 P.M. Mayor Shelton called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL P RESENT: Eugene R. Shelton Rodger Anderson John Lemons Bruce Risley Bud Zeuschner S TAFF: The Pledge Gary Napper Michael LeSage Louise Burt Mike Multari N ick Nichols S teve Wolter Bernie Zerr P eggy Buchanan Mayor Councilmember Councilmember. Councilmember Councilmember Acting City Administrator City Attorney Finance Director Community Dev. Director Public Works Director Recreation Director Fire Chief Deputy City Clerk of Allegiance was provided by Horace Strong and the Invocation was led by Rev. Don Carey. A. PUBLIC HEARINGS, REPORTS AND APPEARANCES A-1 APPEARANCE BY CAYUCOS SANITARY DISTRICT ENGINEERS REGARDING PROPOSED INTERCEPTOR RE -ALIGNMENT N ick Nichols informed Council that the Cayucos Sanitary District was proposing a project to re -align the sewer interceptor main from Vashon to the treatment plant. Mr. Nichols stated that members of the Cayucos Board and their engineers were present to provide additional information on this proposal. Mr. Bergmueller, President of the Board, and Boardmember Boradorri as well as engineers Bob Tartaglia and Glen Hughes of Tartaglia and Hughes were present in the audience. Mr. Bergmueller stated that Mr. Tartaglia would present several options for Council's consideration, and noted that Cayucos would like to have Morro Bay's cooperation in this project. Mr. Tartaglia reviewed four alternatives for re -alignment: of the interceptor, and noted the costs and methods of construction for each. Mr. Tartaglia stated that the District was recommending Alternative A which would eliminate a booster pump station and be beneficial to both the City and Cayucos in terms of costs. Mr. Tartaglia reviewed the operation and maintenance costs for the pump station and noted that initial talks with the school district for easements on school property had been positive. 1 MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 26, 1984 PAGE TWO The Council discussed the proposal and different alternatives as presented, and agreed that Alternative A seemed to have the most benefit for the City of Morro Bay. Mayor Shelton opened the hearing to the public. Mr. Borradori, Cayucos Boardmember, urged Council to approve Alternative A and felt that this would be the most advantageous to both the City and Cayucos. Councilmember Anderson questioned the time schedule for completion of the project under the terms of the grant. Mr. Tartaglia stated that the design work should have started March 1, and that construction should start by July. MOTION: Councilmember. Lemons moved that the Public Hearing be closed. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Zeuschner and carried unanimously. (5-0) Council discussed the potential benefit to the City of Morro Bay and the costs involved.. Councilmember Zeuschner noted that in addition to Alternative A, Council should also seriously consider Alternative B-1, which would also eliminate the booster pump station and allow gravity flow. Mr. Tartaglia stated that although B-1 would eliminate the pump station, if the VRM area was ever developed, it would require a pump station to tie into the treatment plant again. Mr. Napper noted that there would be budget considerations to contend with no matter which alternative Council approved, and suggested that a joint meeting might be held to discuss the alternatives further. Mr. Napper noted that staff would have presented the sewer capital budget by that time and this would allow Council to review other priority items for these funds. MOTION: Councilmember Lemons moved that Council schedule a joint meeting with the Cayucos Sanitary District for further negotiation regarding Alternative A. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Risley and carried unanimously. (5-0) Councilmember Anderson requested information regarding the method that was used to determine the costs for Morro Bay. 2 MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 26, 1984 PAGE THREE Nick Nichols requested clarification on Council's commitment to Alternative A. Councilmember Zeuschner stated that he did not vote for the motion with the intention of excluding the other alternatives, and felt that they should all be considered. Councilmember Risley felt that if problems were encountered with Alternative A, then other should be considered. Mayor Shelton agreed that Council could consider other alternatives. Council discussed meeting dates, and established Monday, April 16th at 7:30 p.m., Morro Bay City Hall, as the date, time and place for the joint meeting. B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS B-1 CONSIDERATION OF DISPOSAL OF 1957 FIRE TRUCK Mr. Napper stated that this item had been continued from the previous meeting to allow additional time for certain groups which had expressed an interest in acquiring the fire truck to provide information to staff or Council regarding their requests. Chief Zerr noted that no further requests had been made, and it was his understanding that one group in Morro Bay was no longer interested in acquiring the truck. Mr. Napper recommended that Council authorize the sale of the truck by sealed bids. MOTION: Councilmember Zeuschner moved that Council authorize the sale of the surplus 1957 fire truck by sealed bids. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Lemons and carried unanimously. (5-0) C. NEW BUSINESS C-1 PRESENTATION OF REPORT FROM COMMUNITY CONFERENCE CENTER COMMITTEE Mr. Geoff Moreland stated that a report and recommendation had been prepared by the Community Conference Center Committee after several months of research and inquiry, and requested that Council set a date for a public hearing to discuss the various concepts recommended by the Committee. 3 MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 26, 1984 PAGE FOUR Council discussed several of the proposals made in the report. MOTION: Councilmember Zeuschner moved that Council set a public hearing date for April 9, 1984. The motion was seconded by Mayor Shelton. Mr. Napper requested that additional time be allowed for staff to ✓ eview the proposal and suggested that a fiscal impact study be considered to determine the effects of the proposal on city services, facilities and finances. Councilmember. Risley asked if the report had been circulated to community groups. Mr. Moreland stated that a copy had been provided to the library as well as copies to the media and two copies for public review. Councilmember Zeuschner felt that the public hearing could begin o n the 9th and if necessary, be continued to a later date. Councilmember Lemons offered a substitute motion: MOTION: Councilmember Lemons moved that the Council set a public hearing on April 23, 1984 to consider the report and recommendations by the Community Conference Center Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilmember. Risley and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Lemons, Risley, Anderson, Shelton Zeuschner None C-2 REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REGARDING PROPOSED USE OF SHALLOW DRAFT BOAT This matter was pulled from the agenda to be rescheduled to April 9, 1984. C-3 CONSIDERATION OF IMPLEMENTATION OF PARKING METERS ALONG THE EMBARCADERO Mr. Nichols stated that concept of parking management has been discussed at staff level for several months, and in particular the idea of parking meters along the Embarcadero has been ✓ eviewed. Mr. Nichols noted that the report provided to Council gives a conceptual idea of the revenues and expenditures that could be expected, although the figures are conservative. Mr. 4 MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 26, 1984 P AGE FIVE N ichols stated that staff would request that Council provide direction regarding this conceptual report, and authorize staff t o make contact with Embarcadero businesses to solicit their input and reponse to the proposal. Mr. Napper reviewed potential uses for revenue gained from this project, and noted that a reserve fund could be developed for future acquisition and/or improvement of parking areas, as well as surplus monies used for street maintenance purposes along the Embarcadero. Mayor Shelton stated that since the concept of a parking assessment district had not become a reality, he was glad to see a proposal of this sort come to Council as an alternative. Council reviewed and discussed the figures provided in the report and suggested that staff consider a creative schedule for o peration of the meters to encompass weekend and evening useage o f Embarcadero businesses. Councilmember Risley warned of the potential for the spread of parking meters to the downtown area as well, and felt that Council should establish a policy regarding use of parking meters for the City. Councilmember Risley also felt that the effect of the meters on Morro Bay residents and businesses should be considered. Howard Gaines asked if the collection services would mean the hiring of an additional employee. Mr. Napper stated that the proposal suggests that a collection service be utilized until the program is well underway. Councilmember Risley felt that staff should also discuss the proposal with the Fisherman's Association and Harbor Commission. Council concurred that staff should make contact with the businesses and groups mentioned for input regarding the parking meter concept. C-4 DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS CITY REAL PROPERTY Mr. Napper stated that at Council's request, an inventory of City ✓ eal property had been developed, indicating certain City property with no designated or intended use. Mr. Napper noted that there were three parcels to consider, and reviewed each parcel s location and current use. Mr. Napper stated that parcels 1 and 2 had no current useage while parcel 3 was currently being utilized for recycling and city storage, which might be moved if an alternative location were provided. 5 MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 26, 1984 PAGE SIX Councilmember Lemons noted that parcel 1 should be discussed in closed session because of a possible trade situtation with a potential for litigation. Councilmember Risley felt that the City should review parcel 2 for use as a future well site. Councilmember Risley also suggested that staff look at the small parcel of City property adjacent to the A & W site on Main Street as well as the parcel n ear the water tanks on Radcliff and the strip of land on Kennedy Way behind the Recreation Hall. MOTION: Mayor Shelton moved that the report be received for file and future use. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Zeuschner and carried unanimously. (5-0) C-5 WATER RIGHTS APPLICATION - EIR (PULLED FROM AGENDA) This matter was pulled from the agenda. C-6 BRIEFING ON WILLIAMS BROTHERS ECONOMIC REPORT This matter was pulled from the agenda. C-7 AUTHORIZATION TO RE -ALLOCATE PREVIOUSLY ALLOCATED BUT UNUSED WATER EQUIVALENCIES Mr. Multari stated that there is currently a total of approximately 23.3 water equivalencies which have been awarded but not used within the specified time period, and as such have e xpired. Mr. Multari recommended that these equivalencies be re- allocated to this year's second quarter award to help reduce the backlog of applications currently facing the City. MOTION: Councilmember Lemons moved that Council adopt the Resolution amending the water allocation program and re -allocating expired water equivalencies to the second quarter award. The motion was seconded by Councilmember. Risley and carried unanimously. (5-0) Councilmember Risley questioned the status of the condominium project on the Stocking property and the equivalencies for that project. Mr. Multari stated that the project is not part of the leaky pipe allocation. Mr. Multari noted that although the project is still within the allowable time period, should the permits expire, the e quivalencies could not be re -allocated. 6 MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 26, 1984 PAGE SEVEN D. CONSENT CALENDAR D-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FROM MARCH 12, 1984 REGULAR MEETING Mr. Napper recommended that Council approve the minutes as submitted. D-2 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 1984 Mr. Napper recommended that Council receive the report for file. D-3 RENEWAL OF SENIOR CITIZEN BUILDING LEASE WITH MORRO BAY SENIOR CITIZENS Mr. Napper recommended that Council approve the renewal subject to review by the City Attorney. D-4 PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT FOR LOCAL AGENCY/STATE AGREEMENT NO. 05- 5391 Mr. Napper recommended that Council adopt the Resolution as submitted. D-5 RESOLUTION CLAIMING LIEN AGAINST ASSESSORS PARCEL NO. 68- 211-05 This matter was pulled from the agenda. D-6 AUTHORIZATION TO SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR APPEAL BY LINNEA WALTZ TO PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION REGARDING CUP 30-84 Mr. Napper requested that Council pull this item from the Consent calendar for discussion. D-7 AUTHORIZATION FOR VOLUNTEER TRANSIT SERVICES FOR HEALTH FAIRE CLINIC Mr. Napper recommended that Council authorize the Dial -A -Ride transit assistance to the 1984 Health Faire Clinic in the form of 25 free roundtrip passes. D-8 PROCLAMATION OF NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, APRIL 8 - 14 Mr. Napper recommended that Council authorize the Mayor to proclaim the week of April 8 - 14 as National Library Week. 7 MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 26, 1984 PAGE EIGHT MOTION: Councilmember Risley moved to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of items D-5, D-6 and D-8. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Anderson and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Risley, Anderson, Lemons, Zeuschner, Shelton N OES: None ABSENT: None D-6 APPEAL BY LINNEA WALTZ TO PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION Mr. Napper stated that the appellant has requested that the appeal hearing be held on April 23, due to her recent surgery and inability to attend the April 9th meeting, however the original applicant has requested that the hearing be held as soon as possible, preferably April 9th. Mr. Napper requested that Council provide direction regarding the date of the appeal hearing. Councilmember. Lemons felt that since the appellant was unable to attend due to illness, the hearing should be set for April 23rd. Councilmember Anderson agreed that the appellant's request should be complied with. MOTION: Councilmember Lemons moved that the public hearing for t he appeal by Linnea Waltz be set for April 23, 1984. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Anderson and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Lemons, Anderson, Risley, Zeuschner, Shelton N OES: None ABSENT: None D-8 NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK Councilmember. Lemons stated that he had no objection to this proclamation, he just wondered if a proclamation could also be issued regarding clean-up week, scheduled for sometime in April. Councilmember Lemons requested that staff investigate the dates of this activity and prepare a proclamation. Nick Nichols stated that the Refuse Board will be making a recommendation regarding clean-up week for the next Council meeting. 8 0 MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 26, 1984 PAGE NINE MOTION: Councilmember Zeuschner moved that the Council authorize the proclamation of April 8 - 14, 1984, as N ational Library Week in Morro Bay. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Lemons and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Zeuschner, Lemons, Anderson, Risley, Shelton N OES: None ABSENT: None E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION E-1 CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Zeuschner welcomed Mike Multari as the City s new Community Development Director, and stated that he was confident Mr. Multari would do an excellent job for the City. Councilmember Zeuschner reported that a meeting of the Powerboat Race Committee (Golden Gate to Spruce Goose Race) would be held on Tuesday the 27th of March, and that he would like to request assistance from the City for expenditures related to the promotion of the race in Morro Bay and overtime costs for the necessary city crews. MOTION: Councilmember Zeuschner moved that $1,500 be allocated from the local community promotions fund for the promotion of the Olympic Boat Race to be held May 11, 12, and 13. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Risley and carried by a unanimous vote. (5-0) Councilmember Lemons felt that the Council should make a policy determination regarding the proposed fireworks activity in connection with the race celebration. Councilmember Lemons noted the Planning Commission's opposition to the fireworks and felt that the Council should make a similar statement. MOTION: Councilmember Lemons moved that the City Council express their opposition to the fireworks display proposed for the Golden Gate to Spruce Goose boat race. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Anderson and carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: Lemons, Anderson, Risley, Shelton N OES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Zeuschner MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 26, 1984 PAGE T E N E-2 CITY ADMINISTRATOR Mr. Napper reported that the City has secured the Coastal 0J Conservancy grant in the amount 'of $164,000 for the construction of the street -ends project, and that construction should begin within 90 days. Mr. Napper noted that there will be a study session on Friday, March 30, 1984, in the Veteran's Hall, to discuss implementation of the City's Water. Management Plan. Mr. Napper. informed Council that the Quarterly meeting of the (Channel Counties League of California Cities will be held on April 27, and requested that interested Councilmeinber. s contact the office for reservations. r Council then discussed possible dates for budget hearings, and concurred that Wednesday and Thursday, April 18 and 19, would be satisfactory dates for all to attend. Meetings were scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. on both of those dates. Mr. Napper requested a closed session to discuss personnel and litigation Tatters. MOTION: Councilmember. Zeuschner moved that the meeting be adjourned to closed session. The motion was seconded by Co unc i lrnembe r. Lemons and carried unanimously. (5-0) The meeting was adjourned to closed session at 9:40 pomo and reconvened to open session at 11:15 p.m MOTION: Counc i lmember Lemons moved that the meeting be adjourned to March 30, 1984, at 7:00 p.m. for. a Water. Study Session. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Zeuschner and carried unanimously. (5-0) The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 RliSPECTFU I,LY -SUBMITTED, (V/L PEGG J-1QOtY HANAN DEPUT� ITY CLERK pom. MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION - MARCH 30, 1984 MORRO BAY VETERAN'S HALL - 7:00 P.M. Mayor. Shelton called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL P RESENT: S TAFF: Eugene R. Shelton Rodger Anderson John Lemons Bruce Risley Bud Zeuschner Gary Napper N ick Nichols Mike Multari P eggy Buchanan ALSO PRESENT: Kiyoshi Mido Grace Melton Clint Milne Dick Fisher. Ray Kaltenbach Bob Lane Bill Leonard Mayor Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember. Acting City Administrator Public Work Director Community Dev. Director Deputy City Clerk Department Water Resources Water Water Water Water Water Advisory Advisory Advisory Advisory Advisory Board Board Board Board Board Water Quality Control Board Mayor Shelton stated that this was a study session of the City Council to discuss implementation of the City's Water Management P lan, as well as other water related subjects. Gary Napper reviewed the proposed agenda and provided Council w ith a brief introduction to the topics for discussion. N ick Nichols summarized the history of the Water Management Plan as adopted by Council in 1982, and noted the City's previous actions regarding the plan. Mr. Nichols reviewed the leaky water pipe replacement program and other conservation measures the City has taken since 1977. Mr. Nichols then referred to a chart he h ad prepared to outline the steps the City must take to implement t he management plan, and noted that the next step for the city w ould be preparation of an environmental report for the w ithdrawal of groundwater and water plan implementation. Mr. Multari reviewed the process of an Environmental Impact Report and stated that the report should contain information ✓ egarding the potential impacts on riparian habitats, as well as the potential impact to andromonous fish, wetlands, the salinity o f the bay and the potential secondary effects of growth. 1 MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL S TUDY SESSION - MARCH 30, 1984 P AGE TWO Mr. Napper then introduced Mr. Kiyoshi Mido from the Department o f Water Resources and noted that Mr. Mido would be available to comment on the Water. Management Plan. Grace Melton introduced the members of the Water Advisory Board present in the audience, and felt that there was a need for implementation of the plan, and placed a high priority on the use o f percolation ponds, and recycling the water currently used at t he golf course. Clint Milne spoke regarding the recent State decision to designate the Chorro and Morro Basins as underground streams, and n oted that this will mean the City must apply for a permit to appropriate water from the State. Mr. Milne also provided information regarding the difference between riparian water ✓ ights and appropriative water rights. Council discussed the procedure the City must take to have appropriative rights to drill wells and make other implementation measures. Mr. Nichols informed Council regarding the results of the small t est pond the City had constructed, and noted that no noticeable ✓ esults had been obtained. Council discussed with staff the progress of the City's water ✓ ights applications and the subsequent steps to be taken upon completion and approval of the applications. Mr. Dick Fisher spoke regarding these applications, and felt that the City should be requesting the amount of water that might be n eeded in future years, rather than just the amount currently u sed. Ray Gallo reviewed the water offer from the VRM development and n oted that this water would allow the City to acquire surplus water for city needs. There was additional discussion regarding the City's future water n eeds and the type of improvements the City would have to make to gain this water. Mr. Bill Leonard, Regional Water Quality Control Board, reviewed several elements of the Water Management Plan and noted that in addition to the conservation element and the loss reduction element, there was a larger goal to resolve long range issues of water rights questions. 2 MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL S TUDY SESSION - MARCH 30, 1984 P AGE THREE Council then discussed the possibility of importing water or creating a reservoir for the City's use. Councilmember Risley stressed the need to implement the immediate ✓ ecommendations of the Water Management Plan, and also spoke ✓ egarding the importance of the City's progressive water rate structure. Councilmember Risley felt that the City should have a staff person who would be able to work with the day to day implementation measures as well as the long term projects the City will need to develop for the implementation of the water management plan. Dick Fisher agreed that the city should consider hiring a full t ime water expert to make recommendations and follow-through on the plans and policies made by the Council. Joe Giannini was concerned about future water needs and provided Council with a history of Morro Bay's previous shortages and droughts. Mr. Giannini warned that the information provided by t he Brown and Caldwell report contradicted earlier reports by Carollo Engineers regarding the amount of water available. Clint Milne noted that the history of the area is reviewed in detail when reports are prepared such as the DWR Water Management P lan for Morro Bay. Kiyoshi Mido also noted that the state of the art for ground water investigations has changed dramatically over the past few years and additional techniques now provide more detail and information than the past reports had available. Ray Gallo stated that the attitude expressed by Mr. Giannini was n ot a constructive positive attitude and urged the Council and citizens to take a more active and positive approach to the problem. Mayor Shelton noted that although Council would take not action at this meeting, suggestions and comments would be reviewed by Council and staff and additional discussions would follow during t he City's budget hearings. Councilmember Lemons noted that the loan money for the leaky pipe ✓ eplacement program is still available should Council express an interest in obtaining the money. Councilmember Lemons discussed the state grant for leak detection e quipment and requested a status report on the City's application. 3 MORRO BAY CIPY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION - MARCH 30, 1984 P AGE FOUR Mr. Nichols stated that the City had submitted an application and no determination had been made regarding the award. Mr. Jim Rodgers felt that there was a severe back siphonage problem that posed a health threat to the citizens of Morro Bay, and urged Council to take action to approve the loan so that additional water pipe could be replaced. Mr. Napper provided a recap and summary of the information brought forth and stated that staff would present additional suggestions and recommendations during the budget meetings. Mr. Milne summarized his comments and noted that the County Water Conservation District might be available to assist the City in some way if requested. Council reviewed the information provided and agreed that it provided direction for future action and implementation of the Water Management Plan. Mayor Shelton thanked Mr. Mido, Mr. Milne and Mr. Leonard for attending, as well as members of the Water Advisory Board and g eneral public. The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, P EG e e ( HANAN DEPUTY CITY CLERK 4