HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC_2020-11-10 Regular Meeting MinutesMINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING — NOVEMBER 10, 2020
TELECONFERENCE — 5:30 P.M.
AGENDA N O : A-3
MEETING DATE: December 8, 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
Katie Lichtig
Joe Mueller
Scot Graham
Steve Knuckles
Jody Cox
Eric Endersby
Matt Vierra
Rob Livick
Eric Casares
Mayor
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Interim Finance Director
Acting Public Works Director
Community Development Director
Fire Chief
Police Chief
Harbor Director
Fire Marshal
City Engineer
WRF Program Manager
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
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — City Attorney Neumeyer stated no reportable action was taken
by the City Council in accordance with the Brown Act.
MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & PRESENTATIONS
https://youtu. be/n-VTVuH7OSQ?t=155
CITY MANAGER REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
https://youtu.be/n-VTVuH7OSQ?t=761
PRESENTATIONS - None
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Headding opened public comment; seeing none, the public comment period was closed.
A. CONSENT AGENDA
https://youtu. be/n-VTVu H70SQ?t=971
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 SEPTEMBER 22, 2020, CITY COUNCIL MEETING;
(ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE OCTOBER 13, 2020, CITY COUNCIL MEETING;
(ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-3
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 93-20 APPROVING A 1-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH TRAVIS FORD (ROCK HARBOR MARKETING) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
781 MARKET STREET (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Council adopt Resolution No. 93-20,
approving a 1-year Lease Agreement for the City property located at 781 Market
Street (APN: 066-321-027).
A-4 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITIES OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AND
PASO ROBLES FOR SHARING POLICY BOARD, OPERATIONS BOARD, AND
COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE SEATS ON CENTRAL COAST COMMUNITY
ENERGY (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MONTEREY BAY COMMUNITY POWER) (CITY
MANAGER)
A-5
A-6
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the C ty Council:
1) Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Cities of San Luis
Obispo and Paso Robles for sharing Policy Board, Operations Board, and
Community Advisory Committee seats on Central Coast Community Energy
(Attachment A) in a form substantially similar to Attachment A; and 2) Authorize the
City Manager to execute the MOU in a form substantially similar to the form
presented in Attachment A and subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney's
Office.
APPROVAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MORRO BAY AND
PG&E FOR CONTINUED ACCESS AND USE OF PG&E PROPERTY FOR THE MORRO
BAY BIKE PARK; (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve the License
Agreement with PG&E related to continued access and use of PG&E property for
the existing Morro Bay Bike Park located on Little Morro Creek Road.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 97-20 AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MORRO BAY
TO ENTER INTO A 2020/2021 SURRENDERED AND ABANDONED VESSEL
EXCHANGE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF
BOATING AND WATERWAYS IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,200.00 FOR REMOVAL OF
ABANDONED/SURRENDERED VESSELS AND HAZARDS TO NAVIGATION;
(HARBOR DEPARTMENT)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommend the City Council adopt Resolution No. 97-
20 authorizing the Harbor Director to execute the attached 2020/2021 Surrendered
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and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE) Grant Contract Agreement #C20S0604
with the California Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) for $18,200.00 for the
funding of removal of abandoned/surrendered vessels and hazards to navigation.
A-7 REVIEW AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 98-20 ACCEPTING THE MULTI -
JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AND APPROVING MORRO BAY
LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN ANNEX D; (FIRE DEPARTMENT)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution 98-20
approving the San Luis Obispo County Multi -Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
update and City of Morro Bay Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex D.
Mayor Headding opened public comment for the Consent Agenda; seeing none, the public
comment period was closed.
Council Member Davis pulled Item A-5 for comment. Council Member Heller pulled Items A-3,
A-6 and A-7.
MOTION: Council Member Addis moved approval of all items on Consent except Items A-3,
A-5, A-6 and A-7. The motion was seconded by Council Member Heller and
carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
A-3 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO 93-20 APPROVING A 1-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH TRAVIS FORD (ROCK HARBOR MARKETING) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
781 MARKET STREET; (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR)
https://youtu. be/n-VTVuH70SQ?t=1093
A-6 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO 97-20 AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MORRO BAY
TO ENTER INTO A 2020/2021 SURRENDERED AND ABANDONED VESSEL
EXCHANGE GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF
BOATING AND WATERWAYS IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,200.00 FOR REMOVAL OF
ABANDONED/SURRENDERED VESSELS AND HAZARDS TO NAVIGATION;
(HARBOR DEPARTMENT)
https://youtu. be/n-VTVuH70SQ?t=1143
A-7 REVIEW AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 98-20 ACCEPTING THE MULTI -
JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AND APPROVING MORRO BAY
LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN ANNEX D; (FIRE DEPARTMENT)
https://Youtu.be/n-VTVuH70SQ?t=1192
Staff responded to Council questions regarding Items A-3, A-6 and A-7.
MOTION: Council Member Heller moved approval of Items A-3, A-6 and A-7. The motion
was seconded by Council Member Addis and carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
A-5 APPROVAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MORRO BAY AND
PG&E FOR CONTINUED ACCESS AND USE OF PG&E PROPERTY FOR THE MORRO
BAY BIKE PARK; (CITY MANAGER)
https://youtu.be/n-VTVuH70SQ?t=1318
In addition to CCCMB the City's partner in maintaining the Bike Park, Council Member
Davis recognized Morro Bay in Bloom for their efforts to beautify and maintain the
surrounding area.
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MOTION: Council Member Davis moved approval of Item A-5. The motion was
seconded by Council Member Heller and carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS
B-1
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO 96-20, WHICH RESCINDS RESOLUTION NO 60-20
AND AMENDS THE FY 2020/21 MASTER FEE SCHEDULE REVISING BUILDING
PERMIT AND FIRE PLAN REVIEW FEES AND ADDS A NEW FEE FOR COMMERCIAL
CANNABIS BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS; (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT)
https://youtu.be/n-VTVuH70SQ?t=1394
Community Development Director Graham provided the report and responded to Council
inquires.
Mayor Headding opened the Public Hearing and public comment for Item B-1.
Angelica Sanchez, Director of Government Affairs for Perfect Union, spoke in support of
Item B-1, stating her appreciation for establishing a fixed cost for background
investigations.
The Public Hearing was closed.
MOTION: Council Member McPherson moved to adopt Resolution No. 96-20, which
rescinds Resolution No. 60-20 and amends the City's Master Fee
Schedule for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020/21 to include revised Building Permit
and Fire Plan Review fees and adds a new fee for the Police Department
to cover commercial cannabis business employee background
investigations. The motion was seconded by Council Member Davis and
carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
C. BUSINESS ITEMS
C-1 WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY (WRF) PROJECT CONVEYANCE FACILITIES
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,493,675,
HYDROGEOLOGICAL WORK CONTRACT AMENDMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$530,000 FOR THE NEXT PHASE OF HYDROGEOLOGICAL WORK (PHASE 3),
REJECTING A BID PROTEST AND REVIEW OF THE WRF QUARTERLY REPORT
AND RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE OF REPORTING; (PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT)
https://youtu.be/n-VTVuH7OSQ?t-2758
Water Reclamation Facility Program Manager Casares provided the report and, along with
City Engineer Livick, responded to Council inquires.
The public comment period for Item C-1 was opened.
Betty Winholtz, Morro Bay, stated her concerns regarding the west side alignment and
overall cost of the WRF project.
The public comment period for Item C-1 was closed.
MOTION: Council Member McPherson moved to reject the bid protest filed by W.A.
Rasic and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Anvil
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Builders in the amount of $31,493,675 for construction of the Conveyance
Facilities component of the Water Reclamation Facility Project; and
authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with GSI
Water Solutions Inc. (GSI) in the amount of $530,000 to provide Phase 3
hydrogeological services for the Project; and approve the proposed
modified schedule for WRF Monthly and Quarterly reporting. The motion
was seconded by Council Member Addis for discussion.
AMENDED MOTION Council Member Addis requested the motion be amended to
also eliminate the WRF Project monthly reports and receive quarterly
reports as a business item. Council Member McPherson accepted the
friendly amendment. Following discussion, the motion carried 5-0 by roll
call vote.
C-2 INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO 641; AMENDING TITLE
14 (BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION) OF THE MORRO BAY MUNICIPAL CODE
ADDING CHAPTER 14.43 (ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS), PROVIDING
A STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCESS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING
SYSTEMS AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
https://youtu.be/n-VTVuH70SQ?t=10696
Community Development Director Graham 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 Addis moved to introduce, by title only, and waive further
reading of Ordinance No. 641 amending Title 14 (Building and
Construction) of the Morro Bay Municipal Code by addition of Chapter
14.43 (Electric Vehicle Charging Systems) providing a streamlined
permitting process for electric vehicle charging systems and finding the
project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The
motion was seconded by Council Member Heller and carried 5-0 by roll call
vote.
D COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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Mayor Headding requested the Council review political contribution limits for Morro Bay
elections, noting Assembly Bill (AB) 571 sets campaign contribution limits from any
individual starting January 1, 2021, which will be enforced by the FPPC. There was full
support for this item.
Council Member Addis commented on a resident request for a 4-way stop at Dunes and
Main Streets, asking whether there was a need to agendize for Council discussion. It was
agreed staff would prepare a report on the process and criteria used to implement 4-way
stops
Council Member Addis requested Council discussion into a recent complaint regarding
street sweeping services. Staff agreed to research the issue and provide a memo to
Council regarding the effectiveness of the current contract and cost for improved services.
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Council Member Heller commented the City of San Luis Obispo hired an additional
consultant to analyze and manage processes in the City. It was noted this issue is
calendared for discussion at the November 17, 2020 Special Meeting.
E. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:51 p.m.
Recorded by:
Dana Swanson
City Clerk
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