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REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 14, 1983
RECREATION HALL - 7:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Horace Strong
INVOCATION - Rev. Charles Erickson, St. Peter's Episcopal
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS, REPORTS & APPEARANCES
A-1 Report from Awards and Commendation Committee regarding San Mateo
Boating incident
A-2 Consideration of Franchise Agreement & Ordinance for Sonic Cable TV
(cont. from 2/28)
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 Final follow-up report to Pine Beetle Problem
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 Consideration of Sublease Agreement between Graham's Landing (owner
& operator) and Grey. Heron Restaurant
C-2 Consideration of Application for Career Criminal Apprehension Program
(CCAP) funding from Office of Criminal Justice Planning
C-3 Award of Bid for Wastewater Treatment Plant construction
C-4 Request for appeal to water bill by Gary Cooper
C-5 Consideration of correspondence from City of Vista re: Federal
Initiative to combine General Revenue Sharing & Community Development
Block Grants
C-6
C-7
C-8
C-9
C-10
C-11
D.
D-1
D-2
D-3
D-4
D-5
D-6
D-7
D-8
Approval of Personnel Rules and Regulations
Consideration of approval of License for Taxi Service for Alfred Nelson
Request and recommendation to revise the Refuse Bin Enclosure Project
along Embarcadero
Consideration of approval of Recreation Department Affiliation Policy
Appointment for Unexpired term on Refuse Franchise Collection Board
Request for Volunteer Transit Service
CONSENT CALENDAR
Morro Bay City Council minutes from regular meeting of February 28, 1983
Chamber of Commerce Expenditure Report for February, 1983
Approval of Part-time Personnel Classification System for Rec. Dept.
Resolution commending Peggy Lipe for her service on the Refuse Board.
Approval of Refuse Board recommendation to set date for annual community
cleanup activity on Monday, April 4, 1983
Endorsement of Letter of Agreement with County to provide transit
resources for Emergency Preparedness
Authorization of Hardship variance for Marie Rayman, 1060 Balboa St.
Results of HUD Community Development Block Grant application for
Senior Citizen facility
D-9 Authorization and approval of Resolution for Police Department
records purge
D-10 Award of Bid for PW 83-69 for Lift Station No. 2
D-11 City of Morro Bay Expenditure Report for month of February, 1983
D-12 Proclamation of Health Fair, April 9 16, 1983
D-13 Resolution Requesting Extended Comment Period for OCS Lease Sale 73
D-14 Authorization to amend Proposition I Park Grant Application
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION/AND OR ACTION`
E-1 City Council
E-2 City Attorney
E-3 City Administrator
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MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 14, 1983
RECREATION HALL - 7:30 P.M.
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Mayor Shelton called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Eugene R. Shelton
Rodger J. Anderson
John Lemons
Bruce Risley
Bud Zeuschner
STAFF:
Paul Baxter
Mike LeSage
Andy Anderson
Murrel Crump
Dave Howell
Gary Napper
Gere Sibbach
Steve Wolter
Peggy Buchanan
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Administrator
City Attorney
public Works Director
Comm. Dev. m Director
Police Chief
Asst. to City Administrator
Finance Director
Recreation Director
Deputy City Clerk
Mayor Shelton led the Pledge of Allegiance,,
was offered by Rev. Charles Erickson, St_.
Church of Morro Bay.
Mayor Shelton introduced Mr. Ace Hardy, Public Relations Director
for the Natural History Museum in Morro Bay.
Mr.
Hardy
announced that to recognize a recent cash grant given
to the Museum by Chevron Oil, there would be a ceremony held
March 30, 1983, at 11:00 a.rn. Mr. Hardy stated that the grant
money would be used for slide programs on the natural history of
this area, and would be made available to schools throughout
Calif
ornia. Mr. Hardyinvited the Mayor and Councilmembers to
attend and also stated that the public was invited.
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS, REPORTS AND APPEARANCES
A-1 REPORT FROM AWARDS AND COMMENDATION COMMITTEE REGARDING SAN
MATEO BOATING INCIDENT
Councilmember Risleyreported that the Mayor's Awards Committee
had met and developed certain recomendations pertaining to the
commendation of those involved in the rescue of persons from the
San
Mateo on February16th. Councilmember Risley stated that the
Committee had agreed on 4 categories of awards, and was
recommending ing that an evaluation committee (as submitted) be
authorized to make nominations for these awards.
and the Invocation
Peter's Episcopal
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Councilmember Risley announced that there would be a Public
Awards Ceremony held on Sunday, March 27th, in St. Timothy's
Parish Hall, from 2.00 to 4.00 p.m., to recognize the heroic
efforts of all those involved in this incident.
Mayor Shelton asked if there were specific reasons for the
suggested make-up of the evaluation committee.
Councilmember Risley noted that an attempt had been made to have
representation from all areas of the community.
Mr. Koblick supported the committee, and stated that it would
show those involved that the entire community was proud of their
actions, and wished to thanked them. Mr. Koblick requested that
his name be removed from the committee as he would not be in town
but suggested that Nelson Sullivan replace him on the committee
to represent the feelings of the fishermen.
M'May Diffley requested that a member of the Citizens Action
League be allowed to participate on the committee.
Councilmember Lemons asked if the Carnegie Foundation had been
contacted. Mr. Baxter noted that staff would contact the
Foundation.
Councilmember Risley noted that Mr. Giannini had expressed
interest in contacting the Carnegie Foundation, and had
volunteered to enlist the support of Congressman Panetta for this
award.
Councilmember Zeuschner agreed that the Committee would follow-
through on other awards and commendations.
MOTION: Councilmember Lemons moved that Council approve the
Mayor's Committee's report and recommendation, with
the substitution of Nelson Sullivan for Gene Koblick.
Councilmember Anderson seconded the motion.
Councilmember Zeuschner asked that the motion be amended to
indicate that other interested individuals or groups would be
welcome to participate on the evaluation committee.
Councilmember Lemons, and Councilmember Anderson agreed to the
amendment of the motion as stated.
Councilmember Anderson asked who would be overseeing the
ceremony.
Councilmember Risley noted that it was the Committee's feeling
that the Mayor would preside at the ceremony. Councilmember
Risley also noted that any interested groups or individuals who
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wished to participate in the awards ceremony should contact the
City Administrator's office.
There was a roll call vote on the amended motion to approve the
Committee's report and recommendations, and allow other
individuals or groups to participate in the evaluation committee
as submitted. The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Lemons, Anderson, Risley, Zeuschner, Shelton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
A-2 CONSIDERATION OF FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AND ORDINANCE FOR SONIC
CABLE TV (CONT. FROM 2/28)
P aul Baxter recommended that the matter be continued to the
meeting of March 28th. Mr. Baxter noted that at a meeting held
w ith Sonic to discuss proposed amendments to the Agreement and
O rdinance, it was doubtful that Sonic was willing to continue
n egotiations.
Mayor Shelton asked if there was any indication that Sonic would
attend if the matter were continued.
Mr. Baxter stated that it was unlikely.
Mayor Shelton announced that the Public Hearing was open.
MOTION: Councilmember Lemons moved to table the Agreement and
O rdinance. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Risley and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lemons, Risley, Anderson, Zeuschner, Shelton
N OES: None
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Risley stated that a franchise board should be
established as a sounding board, and to develop an ordinance and
contract for later consideration.
MOTION: Councilmember Zeuschner moved that the proposed
franchise board for cable T.V. be established as
recommended.
(The motion died for lack of a second.)
Mr. Peter Diffley spoke regarding the proposed franchise board,
and asked if they would be reviewing the Pismo Beach Ordinance.
Mr. Diffley asked if the committee would have the opportunity to
get the citizens involved before an Ordinance is adopted.
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Councilmember Zeuschner noted that the Committee should meet and
review ordinances and recommend a model ordinance to the Council
as input from local citizens.
Mr. Diffley noted that the franchise ordinance should not be
limited to any one company or group.
Jane VonKeohe spoke in opposition to a 15 year franchise.
MOTION: Councilmember Risley moved that the Public Hearing be
closed. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Lemons, and carried unanimously. (5-0)
Councilmember Anderson noted that Ed Sukelli, Broadcast
Journalism Professor at Cal Poly, had volunteered to act as a
consultant to the City regarding this matter.
Councilmember Risley stated that he did not object to
Councilmember Anderson's suggestion, however, he noted that the
committee should be broad based enough to consider other types of
services, such as satellite communications.
Councilmember Lemons stated that the franchise could only pertain
to public rights -of -way, and would have no control over satellite
disks. Councilmember Lemons spoke regarding the potential make-
u p of the committee and noted that previous advisory committee's
✓ ecommendations had not always been adhered to. Councilmember
Lemons questioned the impact of citizen input into these
committees.
There was additional discussion regarding citizen's advisory
committees.
Mayor Shelton noted that he agreed with the idea of citizen's
commitees, and felt that although the input was valuable, it did
n ot always mean Council would concur with the recommendations.
Councilmember Lemons noted that he was only opposed to the
selection of committee members on the basis of their agreement
with Council views, and stated that it should be based on their
qualifications overall.
Mr. Bob Lane stated his objection to Councilmember Lemons'
comments during the discussion.
MOTION:
Councilmember Zeuschner moved to establish a City
Ordinance to provide for the appointment of a
Television Franchise and Services Board, as
suggested, and that this Ordinance be set for Public
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Hearing for March 28, 1983. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Lemons, and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Zeuschner, Lemons, Anderson, Risley, Shelton
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 FINAL FOLLOW-UP TO PINE BEETLE PROBLEM
Paul Baxter reviewed the staff report, which explained that the
problems as originally brought to Council regarding the Pine
Beetle had not been as severe as first thought, and that the
staff had been instructed in the treatment of those problems
associated with the beetle. Mr. Baxter noted that Council would
be presented with alternatives for future City posture regarding
this subject during budget preparation.
MOTION:
Councilmember Zeuschner moved that the staff report
be received for file. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Lemons, and carried unanimously. (5-0)
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 CONSIDERATION OF SUBLEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN GRAHAM'S LANDING
(OWNER AND OPERATOR) AND GREY HERON RESTAURANT
(Councilmember Anderson abstained from discussion on this item.)
Mr. Baxter informed Council that correspondence had been received
from the owner's of Graham's Landing requesting that their
sublease agreement with the Grey Heron Restaurant be considered
by Council and approved. Mr. Baxter recommended that Council
defer action on this matter until advice can be received from
Gerald Mason, attorney for the City in the Graham's Landing
litigation. Mr. Baxter noted that aside from the litigation,
there were other conditions which would need to be met, such as
payment of back rent, insurance, etc.
Mayor Shelton asked if staff would continue to communicate with
Graham s Landing to assure completion of these other
requirements, pending a report from Mr. Mason. Mr. Baxter noted
that these items were usually completed as a result of conditions
placed upon the sublease approval.
MOTION: Councilmember Zeuschner moved that this matter be
continued until March 28, 1983, pending a report
from Mr. Gerald Mason. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Lemons, and carried by the following
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roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Zeuschner, Lemons, Risley, Shelton
None
None
Anderson
C-2 CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR CAREER CRIMINAL
APPREHENSION PROGRAM (CCAP) FUNDING FOR OFFICE OF CRIMINAL
JUSTICE PLANNING
Mr. Baxter reviewed the staff report from the Police Chief
o utlining a State grant which would allow criminal justice
agencies in San Luis Obispo County to jointly participate in
development of computer services for law enforcement. Mr. Baxter
n oted that the total matching funds would not exceed $5600 and
would have a long-term impact on reducing future staff
✓ equirements.
MOTION: Councilmember Risley moved that Council authorize the
Mayor to send a letter of endorsement to the State
agency funding this grant application, stating the
City supports the proposed project. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Lemons, and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Risley, Lemons, Anderson, Zeuschner, Shelton
None
None
C-3 AWARD OF BID FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CONSTRUCTION
Mr. Baxter requested that this matter be continued to the meeting
of March 28th, and explained that the report from Brown and
Caldwell had just been received and had not been reviewed by the
City. Mr. Baxter noted that approval of the bid must be received
by March 30th, or an extension sought.
Mr. Anderson reviewed several problems listed by Brown and
Caldwell with the three low bidders, and noted that Council
should either act by March 30 to award the bid or seek an
extension from the State.
Council discussed the possibility of seeking an extension to
allow for a complete review of the bids, and suggested that if
additional time was needed to complete this review, that staff be
directed to seek such a extension.
Councilmember Zeuschner asked if the Cayucos Sanitary District
needed to give their approval to award the bid.
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Mr. Baxter explained that as Morro Bay was the Lead Agency,
Cayucos' approval was not necessary, however, they would be kept
informed as to the City's action.
MOTION:
Councilmember Lemons moved that staff be directed to
contact the State regarding an extension of time to
award the Wastewater Treatment Plant bid, and if
such an extension is not received, to notify Council
so that a Special Meeting can be called prior to
March 30th. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Risley and carried unanimously. (5-0)
C-4 REQUEST FOR APPEAL TO WATER BILL BY GARY COOPER
Gere Sibbach reviewed Mr. Cooper's previous water charges, and
o utlined the history of this matter. Mr. Sibbach explained that
the amount currently being appealed was $74.23, which consisted
o f a $37.50 reconnection charge dating from April 27, 1982, with
the subsequent penalty charges of $21.50 which had accumulated;
as well as other penalty charges resulting from delinquent water
bills over this same time period.
Mr. Cooper stated to Council that his complaint was regarding
o nly the reconnection charge, which he felt had been unfairly
assessed. Mr. Cooper stated that he had paid his delinquent bill
o n the same day, and prior to the time that his water had been
shut off. Mr. Cooper felt that the City should have stopped the
water disconnect when they received his payment.
Mayor Shelton requested an explanation of City policy regarding
shut-off notices and payment.
Mr. Sibbach stated that there are three separate notices that are
sent regarding a delinquent bill prior to the posted notice that
the water will be shut-off unless payment is made prior to 9:00
a.m. of the shut-off date.
Mr. LeSage stated that Council could consider an specific reasons
why the bill was not paid as reason to waive charges.
Mr. Sibbach stated that he was recommending that only the penalty
charge of $21.53 be waived, as this was a penalty on a penalty
charge.
Mr. Cooper objected to the reconnection charge of $37.50,
the current charge is ony $30.00.
There was additional discussion by Council regarding
procedures and policies concerning water shut-off.
when
City
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MOTION: Councilmember Zeuschner moved that Council accept and
approve the staff recommendation to forgive the $21.53
penalty charge, and assess Mr. Cooper the reconnection
charge and late penalties as submitted. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Lemons and carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Zeuschner, Lemons, Anderson, Risley, Shelton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Council recessed briefly at 9:40 p.m. and reconvened at 9:50 p.m.
C-5 CONSIDERATION OF CORRESPONDENCE FROM CITY OF VISTA RE:
FEDERAL INITIATIVE TO COMBINE GENERAL REVENUE SHARING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS
Mr. Baxter reviewed the correspondence received from the City of
Vista requesting support of a Resolution requesting the Federal
Government to allow small cities the opportunity of handling
t heir own revenue sharing and community development block grant
allocations.
Councilmember Risley asked if the League of California Cities had
t aken a position on this matter.
Mr. Baxter noted that it was in agreement with the League's
general position on this matter.
MOTION: Councilmember Risley moved that Council adopt the
Resolution as submitted, and that a copy be sent to
League of California Cities, outlining the City's
position and asking for concurrance. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Lemons, and carried by a
unanimous vote of Council:
AYES: Risley, Lemons, Anderson, Zeuschner, Shelton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C-6 APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS
Gary Napper, Assistant to the City Administrator, reviewed the
process of development of the revised Personnel Rules and
Regulations, and noted that the document as presented to Council
had been reviewed by Becker and Bell, the City's labor relations
consultant in conjuction with an attorney familiar with labor and
personnel rules and legislation. Mr. Napper informed Council
t hat he had met with the three employee organizations and that
t his document was being jointly recommended for Council approval.
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Councilmember Risley asked for clarification regarding the City's
position on outside employment.
Mr. Napper stated that if the duties of the outside employment
adversely reflected on the integrity or effectiveness of the
employee, then the matter would be dealt with specifically, and
noted that the City could not infringe upon the rights of the
individual unless such problems were noted.
Councilmember Zeuschner moved that Council adopt the
Resolution approving the Personnel Rules and
Regulations as submitted. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Risley and carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Zeuschner, Risley, Anderson, Lemons, Shelton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION:
C-7 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF LICENSE FOR TAXI SERVICE FOR
ALFRED
NELSOI
Mr. Baxter reviewed Chapter 5.24 of the Morro Bay Municipal Code
regarding Taxi -cab Services, and informed Council that Mr. Alfred
Nelson had applied for a taxi -service, and this application had
been reviewed by the Police Department. Mr. Baxter informed
Council that the Police Department could find no reasons why this
application should be denied.
Mr. Baxter. informed Council that it would be a policy decision of
the Council as to the need for additional transportation in the
form of a taxi -service. Mr. Baxter noted that the only negative
comment had been in regards to the possible impact of this
service on the Dial -A -Ride fare box, but this did not seem to be
a serious impact.
Council clarified several aspects of the Ordinance, and staff
concurred that this was not a franchise, but individual approval
of all taxi -services required Council authorization.
Councilmember Lemons asked if the fee structure would be set by
the applicant, and if Council authorization would be needed to
raise fees.
Mr. Baxter noted that the applicant would set the
and would be required to notify Council of any fee
fee structure,
increases.
Mr. Alfred Nelson spoke regarding his proposed service, and noted
that the fee structure had been taken from the taxi -service
presently in business in San Luis Obispo.
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Councilmember Lemons expressed concerns regarding the Ordinance
✓ equirements for liability insurance, and felt that these
✓ equirements were out-of-date, and should be increased.
Mr. Nelson explained the type of amount of insurance he was
considering.
Mr. LeSage stated that as there could be potential liability to
the City in licensing this service, the insurance amount should
be agreeable to the Council. Mr. LeSage noted that the amount as
suggested by the applicant would be adequate, at a minimum.
Mr. Baxter stated that a condition could be attached to any
approval if granted, requiring that $250,000 liability insurance
be secured, naming the City as additional primary insured.
MOTION:
Mayor Shelton moved that Council approve the request
by Alfred Nelson to operate a taxi -service in the
City of Morro Bay, with the provision that $250,000
liability insurance be secured by the applicant,
with the City named as additional primary insured.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Risley and
carried unanimously by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Shelton, Risley, Anderson, Lemons, Zeuschner
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
C-8 REQUEST AND RECOMMENDATION TO REVISE THE REFUSE BIN
ENCLOSURE PROJECT ALONG THE EMBARCADERO
Andy Anderson reviewed the staff report, and the changes proposed
by the Refuse Franchise Board. Mr. Anderson noted that in place
of the current dumpsters along the Embarcadero, individual
aggregate receptacles were proposed.
Councilmember Risley asked where the savings would come from with
this change.
Mr. Anderson stated that according to staff information, it would
be more economical to have pick-up with the individual
receptacles than with the present dumpster type containers.
MOTION:
Councilmember Zeuschner moved that Council approve
✓ ecommendation of the Refuse Franchise Board, and
authorize the change to individual aggregate trash
✓ eceptacles. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Risley and carried unanimously. (5-0)
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C-9 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION DEPARTMENT
AFFILIATION POLICY
Steve Wolter reviewed the history of this item, and noted that
previous Department policy had been to allow a number of local
clubs to be sponsored by the Recreation Department. Mr. Wolter
noted that in 1981, this policy was changed due to an increased
demand upon staff due to these sponsorships. Mr. Wolter informed
Council that an Affiliation Policy had been developed to allow
certain groups to seek affiliation with the Recreation
Department.
Councilmember Risley asked what the benefits to the groups or
clubs would be.
Mr. Wolter noted that those groups who were incorporated and need
t he resources of the City, the publicity or mailing address or
t he City, would find the affiliation agreeable, as it also meant
✓ educed facility use fees. Mr. Wolter noted that there were
certain controls built into the policy to prevent the misuse or
o veruse of staff time.
MOTION: Councilmember Lemons moved that Council approve the
Recreation Affiliation Policy as submitted. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Risley and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lemons, Risley, Anderson, Zeuschner, Shelton
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C-10 APPOINTMENT FOR UNEXPIRED TERM ON THE REFUSE FRANCHISE
COLLECTION BOARD
Mr. Baxter informed Council that four applications had been
received for the vacancy on the Refuse Franchise Board. Mr.
Baxter requested that Council make a determination regarding
selection of one applicant.
Council briefly discussed a possible meeting date to interview
each of the applicants.
Council concurred that the interviews would be held on March 28th
at 6:30 p.m., prior to their regular 7:30 p.m. meeting.
Councilmember Anderson requested that the City announce that it
will continue to accept applications until that time.
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C-11 REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEER TRANSIT SERVICE
Mr. Baxter explained that the City had received a request from
t he Huntington Convalescent Hospital to provide free Dial -A -Ride
t ransportation on April 13, 1983, for a Health Fair being held at
t he Hospital. The cost to the City would be approximately
$150.00. Mr. Baxter stated that staff is recommending approval.
Councilmember Risley felt that the Convalescent Hospital would be
profiting from this Health Fair by the advertising it would
✓ eceive, and felt that the Hospital should make a financial
contribution to the operation of Dial -A -Ride.
Mayor Shelton felt that the Health Fair would benefit the
citizens of Morro Bay by providing free health screening, and the
City should contribute the Dial -A -Ride in return for this
service to the citizens.
MOTION: Mayor Shelton moved that Council approve the use of
Dial -A -Ride for the Health Fair on April 13th to be
held at the Huntington Convalescent Hospital, with
the stipulation that the press releases announcing
t his event indicate that the City is providing the
free transportation for Morro Bay, Baywood Park, Los
O sos and Cambria residents. Motion was seconded by
Councilmember Lemons and carried unanimously. (5-0)
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mr. Baxter reviewed the following items on the Consent Calendar:
D-1 MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FROM REGULAR MEETING OF
FEBRUARY 28, 1983
Mr. Baxter recommended that Council approve the minutes of
February 28, 1983, as submitted by the Deputy City Clerk.
D-2 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR FEBRUARY, 1983
Mr. Baxter recommended that Council approve the Chamber of
Commerce Expenditure Report for Feburary, 1983, in the amount of
$1,383.55.
D-3 APPROVAL OF PART-TIME PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
Mr. Baxter recommended that Council approve the Part -Time
Personnel Classification System for the Recreation Department as
submitted.
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D-4 RESOLUTION COMMENDING PEGGY LIPE FOR HER SERVICE ON THE
REFUSE
BOA
D
Mr. Baxter recommended that Council adopt the Resolution
to commend Ms. Lipe, as submitted.
D-5 APPROVAL OF REFUSE BOARD RECOMMENDATION TO SET DATE FOR
COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP ACTIVITY ON MONDAY, APRIL 4, 1983
Mr. Baxter recommended that Council concur with the Refuse
Franchise Board in setting the annual Spring Clean-up day for
Monday, April 4, 1983.
D-6 ENDORSEMENT OF LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY TO PROVIDE
TRANSIT RESOUCES FOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Mr. Baxter recommended that Council adopt the Resolution to
provide transit resources for emergency preparedness, as
submitted.
D-7 AUTHORIZATION OF HARDSHIP VARIANCE FOR MARIE RAYMAN, 1060
BALBOA
Mr. Baxter recommended that Council ratify the Refuse Board
findings and approve the hardship variance for Marie Rayman, 1060
Balboa.
D-8 RESULTS OF HUD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION
FOR SENIOR CITIZENS FACILITY
Mr. Baxter recommended that Council receive this report for file.
D-9 AUTHORIZATION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR POLICE
DEPARTMENT RECORDS PURGE
Mr. Baxter recommended that Council adopt the Resolution as
submitted, providing for a procedure for destruction of police
records.
D-10 AWARD OF BID FOR PW 83-69 FOR LIFT STATION NO. 2
Mr. Baxter recommended that Council award the bid for Lift
Station No. 2 to Gliem Crown Pump, Inc., in the amount of
$23,920.62.
D-11 CITY OF MORRO BAY EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR FEBRUARY, 1983
Mr. Baxter recommended that Council approve the Expenditure
Report for February, 1983, as submitted.
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D-12 PROCLAMATION OF HEALTH FAIR, APRIL 9-16, 1983
Mr. Baxter recommended that Council authorize the Mayor to
proclaim April 9-16, 1983, as Health Fair '83.
D-13 RESOLUT1ION REQUESTING EXTENDED COMMENT PERIOD FOR OCS LEASE
SALE 73
Mr. Baxter recommended that Council approve the Resolution
requesting an extended comment period for OCS Lease Sale 73.
D-14 AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND PROPOSITION 1 PARK GRANT APPLICATION
Mr. Baxter recommended that Council approve the authorization to
amend the Proposition I Park funds as submitted.
Councilmember Lemons requested that item D-14 be pulled from the
Consent Calendar.
MOTION:
Councilmember Zeuschner moved that the Consent
Calendar (item D-14 omitted) be approved as
submitted. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Lemons and carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Zeuschner, Lemons, Anderson, Risley, Shelton
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
D-14 Authorization to Amend Proposition 1 Park Grant
Application:
Councilmember Lemons requested clarification regarding this item,
and asked what the funds will be used for.
Mr. Wolter stated that the funds would be transfered to Lila
Keiser Park from Del Mar Park, but that no design has been
submitted as yet. Mr. Wolter stated that Council's approval
would be need for any design to be submitted.
MOTION:
Councilmember Lemons moved that Council approve item
D-14 as submitted. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Zeuschner and carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Lemons, Zeuschner, Anderson, Risley, Shelton
NOES: None
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E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION/AND OR ACTION
E-1 CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Zeuschner reported that the Council authorized
committee to study the possibility of a community/conference
center would be composed of three persons; Jane VonKeohe, Geoff
Moreland and Ernie Miller. Councilmember Zeuschner stated that
an orientation meeting would be set to identify the needs of the
community as well as potential funding mechanisms.
Councilmember Zeuschner
held from March 18 - 22,
asked to be excused from any meetings
as he would be out-of-town.
Council discussed possible meeting dates for a joint meeting with
the Harbor Adivisory Board, to discuss Harbor safety.
Council directed the Deputy City Clerk to assess Council and
arrive at a date for a joint meeting to be held.
Councilmember Risley stated that he had been asked by Mr. Gene
Koblick for a letter in support of his candidacy for the Pacific
Fisheries Management Council, and suggested that the Mayor send a
letter to Governor Deukemejian, Senator Maddy, Assemblyman
Seastrand, and the Director of the Fish and Game Department, Mr.
Fullerton.
MOTION: Councilmember Risley moved that Council authorize the
Mayor to send a letter as requested above, in support
of Gene Koblick for the Pacific Fisheries Council.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Lemons and
carried unanimously. (5-0)
The Council discussed a meeting to be held between Mr. Koblick
and the State Lands Commission.
The Council discussed a meeting between Mr. RayGallo and the
City regarding the Thomas site at the Embarcadero, regarding
problems with the building, and a possible agreement to Mr.
Thomas to demolish the building in the future.
Mayor Shelton asked that the Council hold a Special Public
Meeting to allow for public comment on the Draft Environmental
Impact Statement for OCS Lease Sale 73. Mayor Shelton noted that
the closed public hearing will be held in Santa Maria, and that
testimony from a local hearing could be transmitted to this
public hearing.
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Councilmember Lemons noted that there are only two documents
available in Morro Bay for the public to review, and suggested
t hat if widespread public comments are needed, that this meeting
be thoroughly advertised to allow time for interested persons to
✓ eviewed the EIS.
Council set the date for the Public Hearing as Monday, April llth
at 5:00 p.m. prior to the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Mr. Baxter noted that Ron DeCarli, from the County Environmental
o ffices, could be requested to attend this meeting to give a
brief background on the matter.
Mayor Shelton stated that the Friends of the Library had
✓ equested that a study session be held to discuss potential sites
for the proposed library.
Council discussed the problem and concurred that a study session
was not needed at this time, and suggested that staff directed
t he Friends of the Library to prepare alternate proposals,
listing the advantageous and disadvantageous of both the site
selected by the City, and their alternate site proposal.
E-2 CITY ATTORNEY - The City Attorney had no items.
E-3 CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Mr. Baxter announced that Mr. Gayle "Nick" Nichols, had accepted
t he position as the City of Morro Bay's new Public Works
Director/City Engineer, and would be starting with the City on
April 18th.
P olice Chief Howell informed Council that Sgt. Brittell's wife
had passed away on Friday after a long illness.
Mayor Shelton suggested that the meeting be adjourned in memory
of Mrs. Lee Brittell.
MOTION:
Councilmember Lemons moved that the meeting be
adjourned in memory of Mrs. Lee Brittell, until
March 28, 1983, at 6:30 p.m. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Zeuschner and carried by a
unanimous vote of Council. (5-0)
The meeting was adjourned at 11:32 p.m.
RE ''E TFUL ,lSUBNjITTED,
C ANAN
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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