HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC_1983-10-10 Regular Meeting MinutesMORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 10, 1983
RECREATION HALL - 7:30 P.M
(5:00 P.M. Closed Session, City Hall Conference Room - Nist Appeal)
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS: Presentation of Resolutions of Welcome to AFS Students
Presentation of Commendation to Gere Sibbach
A. PUBLIC HEARINGS, REPORTS & APPEARANCES
A-1 CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE 1982 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE
A-2 REPORT AND PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ADDITION TO TITLE XII OF MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING
SEWER BACKFLOW VALVES
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 RESOLUTION REJECTING OFFER OF DEDICATION ON PARCEL MAP MB 79-278 (cont. from 9/26)
B-2 ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.09 OF THE MORRO BAY MUNICIPAL CODE CHANGING THE DATE
OF THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION (2nd reading)
B-3 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM (2nd reading)
B-4 ORDINANCE REVISING THE PARKLAND DEDICATION ORDINANCE (2nd reading)
B-5 FOLLOW-UP REPORT ON GRAHAM'S LANDING
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 NUISANCE ABATEMENT FOR DOCK AND APPURTENANCE AT 601 EMBARCADERO (LEASE SITES 71,
72, 71W AND 72W, DALE AND KATHERINE MITCHELL, LESSEES)
C-2 CONSIDERATION OF PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION TO RENAME DUNE ST PARK
C-3 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF SUBLEASE TO GOLD NUGGET SEAFOODS (MYERS , SITE 78-81W)
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
D-1 City Council minutes of regular meeting of 9/26, adjourned meetings of 9/26 and 9/29
D-2 Budget Amendment for Purchase of Ashurst Well Property
D-3 Proclamation of November as "Veterans Unity Month - A Salute to Women Veterans"
D-4 Time Limit on Free Anchorage Areas in Morro Bay
D-5 Proclamation declaring October 9 - 15 as Fire Prevention Week in Morro Bay
D-6 Appointment of City Treasurer
D-7 Request for authorization to purchase scarifier for Lila Keiser Park
D-8 Resolution Accepting Certain Property from Cayucos Sanitary District
D-9 Proclamation of October 16 through 23 as Crippled Children's Week
D-10 Proclamation of October 18 through 24 as National Business Women's Week
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION
E-1 CITY COUNCIL
E-2 CITY ATTORNEY
E-3 CITY ADMINISTRATOR
MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 10, 1983
RECREATION HALL - 7:30 P.M.
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Mayor Shelton called the meeting to order at 7:30
ROLL CALL
P RESENT:
ABSENT:
S TAFF:
Bud Zeuschner
Rodger Anderson
John Lemons
Eugene R. Shelton
Bruce Risley
Paul Baxter
Michael LeSage
Murrell Crump
Nick Nichols
Gere Sibbach
Peggy Buchanan
Mayor Pro Tem
Councilmember
Co unc i lmelnbe r
Mayor
Co unc i lrnembe r
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City Administrator
City Attorney
Community Development Director
Public Works Director
Finance Director
Deputy City Clerk
Horace Strong led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Mayor Pro
Zeuschner suggested a moment of silence for the Invocation.
P RESENTATIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Zeuschner presented two Resolutions of Welcome
AFS students currently attending Morro Bay High School
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A Resolution of Commendation was also presented to Gere Sibbach,
Finance Director, for his services to the City.
A, PUBLIC HEARINGS, REPORTS & APPEARANCES
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A-1 CONSIDERATION pF ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE 1982 UNIFORM.=-n---se_-v±- -'
BUILDING CODE
Mr. Baxter stated that this Ordinance would revise the Morro Bay
Municipal Code to include the 1982 Uniform Building Code
standards for Plumbing, Mechanical, Building and Housing. These
codes are updated and revised every three years. Mr. Baxter
noted that this was a Public Hearing
Mayor Pro Tem Zeuschner opened the Public Hearing.
There were no questions or comments regarding this Ordinance
MOTION:
Counc i lmember Anderson moved that the Public Hearing
be closed. The motion was seconded by Counc i lmembe r
Lemons and carried unanimously. (3-0 2)
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MOTION:
Councilmember Anderson moved to read the Ordinance by
title and number only. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Lemons and carried unanimously. (3-0-2)
Mr. Baxter read the Ordinance by title and number only.
MOTION:
Councilmember Lemons moved that the Ordinance be
adopted as a first reading. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Anderson and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Lemons, Anderson, Zeuschner
NOES: None
ABSENT: Risley, Shelton
A-2 REPORT AND PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ADDITION TO TITLE XII OF
MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING SEWER BACKFLOW VALVES �a
Nick Nichols reported to Council that claims from citizens
submitted for damage from sewer backups and blockages had reached
$15,000 since 1978-79. Mr. Nichols stated that this situation
had prompted staff to draft the attached Ordinance which would
✓ equire that backflow valves be installed at those properties
identified as "hot spots" and also require new development to
install such devices. •
Mr. Nichols reported that the probable cost to the homeowner
w ould be $400-500 including installation.
Mayor Pro Tem Zeuschner opened the Public Hearing.
Ray Kaltenbach felt the Ordinance should be approved.
MOTION: Councilmember Lemons moved that the Public Hearing be
closed. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Anderson and carried unanimously. (3-0-2)
Councilmember Lemons questioned whether the valves were really
n ecessary at all the locations specified in the Ordinance, and
felt that the Ordinance had the potential for requiring unneeded
✓ alves in probably hundreds of areas.
Council discussed the frequency of sewage backups and the number
o f claims reported.
Councilmember Anderson also felt that the Ordinance was too
e xtreme and should only affect those areas with histories of
problems.
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Mr. Baxter suggested that only areas with prior claims be
required to have the devices installed.
MOTION:
Councilmember Lemons moved to continue the Public
Hearing to October 24th, pending a revision of the
Ordinance by staff. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Anderson and carried unanimously. (3-
0-2)
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 RESOLUTION REJECTING OFFER OF DEDICATION ON PARCEL MAP MB
79-278 .v._._..
Mr. Nichols explained that this matter had been continued to
allow staff to further clarify the location of the parcel and the
q uestion about irrevokable dedication. Mr. Nichols presented a
map to Council to illustrate the location of the parcel, and
noted that the offer of dedication was irrevokable.
Mr. LeSage stated that there were documents to be submitted for
t he offer of dedication.
MOTION:
Councilmember Lemons moved that the Resolution
approving Parcel Map MB 79-278 but rejection the
o ffer of dedication at this time, be approved as
amended. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Anderson and carried by the following roll call
✓ ote:
AYES: Lemons, Anderson, Zeuschner
NOES: None
ABSENT: Risley, Shelton
B-2 ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.09 OF THE MORRO BAY MUNCIPAL
CODE CHANGING THE DATE OF THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION (2ND
READING)
B-3 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM (2ND
READING)
B-4 ORDINANCE REVISING THE PARKLAND DEDICATION ORDINANCE (2ND
READING)
Mr. Baxter recommended that items B-2, B-3 and B-4 be approved
for a final reading. Mr. Baxter stated that the Ordinances were
to change the date for the municipal election; to amend the
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contract between the City and the P.E.R.S.; and to revise the
P arkland Dedication Ordinance.
MOTION:
Councilmember Lemons moved that the Ordinances be
✓ ead by title and number only. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Anderson and carried
u nanimously. (3-0-2)
Mr. Baxter read the three ordinances by title and number
MOTION:
only.
Councilmember Anderson moved that the Ordinances be
approved as final readings. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Zeuschner and carried unanimously.
(3-0-2)
B-5 FOLLOW-UP REPORT ON GRAHAM'S LANDING
Mr. Baxter stated that at Council's previous meeting, staff had
been directed to bring back a report outlining the safety vs.
code compliance improvements for Graham's Landing. Mr. Baxter
noted that two areas had been found to be related to code
compliance rather than safety: dock illumination and railings.
Councilmember Lemons did not feel that the gangway railings
should be termed as merely a code compliance measure, and felt
t hat there was a real safety hazard present.
Mr. LeSage stated that if it is known that a safety hazard exists
and it is not corrected, then the city would face additional
liability.
Mayor Pro Tem Zeuschner suggested that the report be received for
file.
Council
amended
t hem as
discussed the report further, and noted that it should be
to delete the handrailing from this report, and include
a safety problem to be corrected.
MOTION: Councilmember Lemons moved that the report as amended
be accepted (deleting the handrailing from this
report, and adding them as a safety hazard to be
corrected). The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Zeuschner and carried by the following roll call:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Lemons,
None
Risley, Shelton
Anderson
Zeuschner
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C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 NUISANCE ABATEMENT FOR DOCK AND APPURTENANCE AT 601
EMBARCADERO (LEASE SITES 71, 71W, 72, 72W - DALE AND
KATHERINE MITCHELL)
Mr. Crump stated that pursuant to the findings of the City
Building Official, this matter has been set for a hearing before
t he Council for determination of whether or not abatement of the
structure at Lease Site 71, 71W, 72, and 72W should proceed.
Mr. Crump provided Council with the background on this matter,
and noted that the leaseholder had been notified in July of 1983
t hat the dock required repair. Mr. Crump stated that the dock
w as posted as unsafe in September, and no permit had been issued
t o date for repair of this dock.
Mr. Crump informed Council that this hearing was to allow the
leasee to present information as to why this abatement should not
proceed.
Mr. Rod Levine, architect representing the Mitchell's, presented
some preliminary sketches to Council, regarding the Mitchell's
plans for the dock area. Mr. Levine noted that there had been
o ngoing attempts to contract the work out, and obtain bids.
Councilmember Lemons asked how soon this work would begin.
Mr. Levine noted that the plans were ready to be submitted to he
City but Coastal approval would also be necessary.
Mr. Crump agreed, and stated that a City use permit might also be
n ecessary if a full replacement was done.
Mr. Dale Mitchell stated that he had not been ignoring the
problem, and had been reporting his progress to the building
o fficial, but felt that 30 days was not sufficient time.
Mayor Pro Tem Zeuschner felt that if certain immediate liability
problems were corrected, such as the electrical wiring, then
perhaps additional time could be granted.
Mr. LeSage stated that the City should examine the amount of
insurance the lessee has on this site.
Mayor Pro Tem Zeuschner felt that the City should be consistent
in their enforcement, and suggested that perhaps the health and
safety aspects should be separated from the code compliance
measures, as was done with Graham's Landing.
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Howard Gaines felt that there was no quorum to vote on
matter, and felt that the Ordinances should be enforced.
Mr. Baxter cited Goverment Code sections which stated
majority of a quorum can vote on non -fiscal matters.
Jim Funk spoke regarding the condition of the docks
t hat they were not safe.
Dale Mitchell stated that this abatement ordinance
e nforced equally, and not just with the leaseholders.
Council discussed
e tc.
Mr. Crump
process.
MOTION:
this
that the
and noted
should be
the time requirements for various permits,
outlined Council's options regarding the abatement
Councilmember Lemons moved that Council continue the
abatement hearing to the first meeting in November,
and direct staff to work with the leaseholder to
resolve the liability questions, and report back.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Zeuschner
and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Lemons, Zeuschner
NOES: None
ABSENT: Risley, Shelton
ABSTAIN: Anderson
C-2 CONSIDERATION OF PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION TO RENAME DUNE STREET PARK
Mr. Baxter requested that this matter be referred back to the
P ark and Recreation Commission for additional study.
MOTION:
Councilmember Lemons moved to refer this matter back
to the Park and Recreation Commission for further
study. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Anderson and carried unanimously. (3-0-2)
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CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF SUBLEASE TO GOLD NUGGET
SEAFOODS (RON MYERS, SITE 78-81W)
Baxter requested that this item be pulled, and brought back
later date.
Council concurred that this matter should be rescheduled.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
D-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF 9/26 ADJOURNED
MEETINGS OF 9/26 AND 9/29
Mr. Baxter recommended that the above noted minutes be approved
as submitted.
D-2 BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR PURCHASE OF ASHURST WELL PROPERTY
Mr. Baxter recommended that Council amend the 1983-84 budget for
the water fund, reducing the unappropriated water fund balance by
$72,000 and increasing the fund 31-0100-750320 appropriation by
$72,000 to be used for payment of the Robert Ashurst well
purchase.
D-3 PROCLAMATION OF NOVEMBER AS "VETERANS UNITY MONTH - A SALUTE
TO WOMEN VETERANS"
Mr. Baxter recommended that Council authorize the issuance of
said Proclamation as submitted.
D-4 TIME LIMIT ON FREE ANCHORAGE AREAS IN MORRO BAY
Mr. Baxter recommended that Council approve the Resolution
establishing a time limit for the use of free anchorage areas as
recommended by the Harbor Commission.
D-5 PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 9-15 AS FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
IN MORRO BAY
Mr. Baxter recommended that Council ratify the proclamation as
submitted.
D-6 APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM CITY TREASURER
Mr. Baxter recommended that Council appoint Shirley Summers as
Interim City Treasurer.
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D-7 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE SCARIFIER FOR LILA
KEISER PARK
Mr. Baxter recommended that Council authorize the purchase of a
scarifier by the Recreation Department and authorize the transfer
of $300 from General Fund Contingencies to the Recreation
Department account.
D-8 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM CAYUCOS SANITARY
DISTRICT
Mr. Baxter recommended that Council adopt the Resolution
accepting certain property from the Cayucos Sanitary District as
submitted.
D-9 PROCLAMATION OF OCTOBER 16 THROUGH 23 AS CRIPPLED CHILDREN'S
WEEK
Mr. Baxter recommended that Council authorize the proclamation as
submitted.
D-10 PROCLAMATION OF OCTOBER 18 THROUGH 24 AS NATIONAL BUSINESS
WOMEN'S WEEK
Mr. Baxter recommended that Council authorize the proclamation as
submitted.
MOTION:
Councilmember Lemons moved that the Consent Calendar
be approved as submitted. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Anderson and carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Lemons, Anderson, Zeuschner
NOES: None
ABSENT: Risley, Zeuschner
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION
E-1 CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Lemons commented on an article published in the CAL
newsletter regarding water equivalencies, and felt that the
article was erroneous.
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E-2 CITY ATTORNEY
Mr. LeSage stated that the Tidelands Stipulation and Judgement
h ad been signed, and noted that the CMC suit had been dismissed
d ue to recent legislation preempting environmental review for
t his type of project.
Councilmember Lemons asked Mr. LeSage for a review of the recent
legislation regarding harbor safety.
Mr. LeSage noted that the bill had been improved and should cover
all concerns voiced by Morro Bay to the earlier draft.
E-3 CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Mr. Baxter stated that the Council should adjourn to October 18th
at 6:30 p.m. in the Cayucos Office for a joint meeting. Mr.
Baxter also suggested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of
Mr. Parker, Councilmember Risley's brother-in-law.
MOTION:
Councilmember Lemons moved that the meeting be
adjourned to October 18, 1983, 6:30 p.m., at the
Cayucos Sanitary District Office, in memory of Mr.
Parker. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Anderson and carried unanimously. (3-0-2)
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
P EGGY `thJtHANAN
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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