HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC_2020-09-22 Special Meeting MinutesAGENDA NO: A-1
MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING — SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
TELECONFERENCE — 3:00 P.M.
MEETING DATE: October 27, 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:
ABSENT:
STAFF:
John Headding
Dawn Addis
Robert Davis
Jeff Heller
Marlys McPherson
None
S cott Collins
Dana Swanson
Jennifer Callaway
S cot Graham
Steve Knuckles
Eric Endersby
S andra Martin
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
City Manager
City Clerk
Finance Director
Community Development Director
Fire Chief
Harbor Director
Budget / Accounting Manager
Mayor Headding established a quorum and called the meeting to order at 3:07 p.m. with all
members present.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
https://youtu. be/8FMWktZRagA?t=117
Mayor Headding opened public comment.
Erica Crawford, Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce, recognized the benefits and merits of the
Utility Discount Program, as proposed, and requested the City develop a program with similar
benefits for the business community.
The public comment period was closed.
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA ITEM:
I. UPDATE ON CITY OF MORRO BAY'S ROCK SOLID TOGETHER FINANCIAL AND
ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN; (CITY MANAGER/FINANCE)
https://youtu. be/8FMWktZRagA?t=263
City Manager Collins introduced the item and turned it over to Finance Director Callaway to
present the report.
The Mayor and Council commented on the report and established consensus to direct staff to
bring forward for Council approval a micro -loan or grant program to support local businesses
affected by COVID-19, utilizing available Economic Development funds.
II. WATER AND SEWER RATE REVIEW; CONSIDER INCREASING THE UTILITY
DISCOUNT PROGRAM RATE FROM 10% TO 25% AND EXTENDING THE COVID-
19 UTILITY DISCOUNT, FOR QUALIFYING MORRO BAY RESIDENTS, THROUGH
JUNE 30, 2021 THROUGH RESOLUTION NO 83-20; CONSIDER INCREASING
UTILITY DISCOUNT PROGRAM ANNUAL REBATE TO $180.00 FOR QUALIFYING
MORRO BAY MOBILE HOME PARK AND APARTMENT RESIDENTS, THROUGH
JUNE 30, 2021, THROUGH RESOLUTION NO. 84-20; (CITY MANAGER/FINANCE)
https://youtu.be/8FM1A/ktZRagA?t=6297
City Manager Collins introduced the item and turned it over to Finance Director Callaway to
present the report.
MOTION: Mayor Headding moved to adopt Resolution No. 83-20 Extending the Temporary
Morro Bay Cares COVID-19 Utility Discount Program through the June 2021 billing
cycle and increasing the discount rate for all enrolled Utility Discount Program
customers to 25% of the approved rates for FY 2020/21; and Resolution No. 84-
20 Increasing the Utility Rebate Program to $15 per month ($180 per year) through
the June 2021 billing cycle to eligible members of Mobile Home Parks and
Apartments. The motion was seconded by Council Member Davis and carried 5-0
by roll call vote.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:02 p.m.
Recorded b
Dana Swanson
City Clerk
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MINUTES - MORRO BAY SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - SEPTEMBER 22, 2020