HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC_2022-03-22 Meeting MinutesMINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING — MARCH 22, 2022
TELECONFERENCE — 5:30 P.M.
AGENDA NO: A-1
MEETING DATE: May 24, 2022
City Council conducted this meeting in accordance with Assembly Bill 361 (2021-22) and
Government Code section 54953 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
Laurel Barton
Jennifer Ford
Jeff Heller
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S cott Collins
Chris Neumeyer
Dana Swanson
S arah Johnson -Rios
Greg Kwolek
S cot Graham
Daniel McCrain
Jody Cox
Eric Endersby
Paul Amico
Mayor
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Assistant City Manager/Admin Services Dir.
Public Works Director
Community Development Director
Fire Chief
Police Chief
Harbor Director
WRF Program Manager
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Headding called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., with all but Council Member Barton
present. Council Member Barton joined the meeting at 5:33 p.m.
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
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
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PRESENTATIONS
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• Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Update by Erica Crawford
• Presentation of Month of the Child and Child Abuse Prevention Proclamation to Nataly
Renteria
PUBLIC COMMENT
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Wendy Wendt, First 5 SLO County, announced upcoming events. For more information on the
We Are the Care Initiative, visit www.first5slo.org
Don Maruska, Morro Bay business owner, expressed support for Items C-3 and C-4.
Aaron Ochs, Morro Bay, requested the Council hold a special meeting to discuss funding of the
Harbor Department.
Betty Winholtz, Morro Bay, requested the City announce the beginning of nesting season and
inform residents trimming and cutting of trees are allowed only in an emergency.
Linda Winters, Morro Bay, spoke regarding the recent Morro Bay Chamber Gala honoring Carole
Truesdale, Jody Cox, Coalesce Book Store and the Morro Bay Lions Club.
Mayor Headding closed public comment.
A. CONSENT AGENDA
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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 DECEMBER 14, 2021, CITY COUNCIL MEETING;
(CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE FEBRUARY 22, 2022, CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
(CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 8, 2022, CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL
CLOSED SESSION MEETING' (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-4 DESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVE(S) TO THE CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS
INSURANCE AUTHORITY; (CITY CLERK/HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council designate the Mayor as
the official representative of the City of Morro Bay on the California Joint Powers
Insurance Authority (CJPIA) Board of Directors, designate the Human Resources
Manager as first alternate, and designate the City Manager as second alternate.
A-5 AMENDMENT TO AND RESTATEMENT OF AGREEMENT WITH PARS FOR
RETIREMENT SAVINGS FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES; (ASSISTANT CITY
MANAGER/ADMIN SERVICES DIRECTOR)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No.
22-22 authorizing the City Manager to execute an amended and restated agreement
with the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) to facilitate required retirement
savings for part-time employees.
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A-6 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 648 ADDING
S UBSECTION (D) TO SECTION 8.24.010 (PROHIBITED AT CERTAIN TIMES AND IN
CERTAIN PLACES) OF CHAPTER 8.24 (CAMPING) OF TITLE 8 (HEALTH AND
SAFETY) OF THE MORRO BAY MUNICIPAL CODE; (CITY MANAGER/CITY
CLERK/HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the City Council adopt, by second reading
and by title only with further reading waived, Ordinance No. 648: "An Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Morro Bay, California, adding Subsection (D) to
S ection 8.24.010 (Prohibited at Certain Times and in Certain Places) of Chapter 8.24
(Camping) of Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the Morro Bay Municipal Code."
A-7 RECEIPT OF INDEPENDENT SINGLE AUDIT AND TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT ACT AUDITS; (FINANCE DEPARTMENT)
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the Independent Auditors' Reports and
Financial Statements for Transportation Development Act (TDA) Funds and the
S ingle Audit, covering the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
A-8 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 23-22 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT
APPLICATION FOR THE HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM FOR THE
FRANKLIN RILEY PARK IMPROVEMENTS; (PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-
22 authorizing the submission of a grant application for the Habitat Conservation
Fund Program (HCF) in the trails project category to help fund improvements at
Franklin Riley Park.
A-9 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-22 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT
APPLICATION FOR STATE RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANT PROGRAM FOR
COLEMAN PARK IMPROVEMENTS; (PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-
22 authorizing the submission of a grant application for the State Recreational
Trails Program (RTP) for the Coleman Park Improvements project.
A-10 PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 2022 AS FAIR HOUSING MONTH;
(ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-11 PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 2022 AS MONTH OF THE CHILD AND CHILD
ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH; (ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
Mayor Headding opened public comment for the Consent Agenda.
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Betty Winholtz, Morro Bay, spoke regarding Item A-6, stating her preference the citizens' initiative
go to a vote of the people. Regarding Item A-8, she encouraged staff to research and honor the
planting plan and agreements put in place for the property when it was donated in 2001.
The public comment period was closed.
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Council Member Heller pulled Items A-8 and A-9.
MOTION: Mayor Headding moved approval of Items A-1 through A-7, A-10 and A-11 on the
Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Council Member Heller and
carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
A-8 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 23-22 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT
APPLICATION FOR THE HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM FOR THE
FRANKLIN RILEY PARK IMPROVEMENTS; (PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT)
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RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 23-
22 authorizing the submission of a grant application for the Habitat Conservation
Fund Program (HCF) in the trails project category to help fund improvements at
Franklin Riley Park.
A-9 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO 24-22 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT
APPLICATION FOR STATE RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANT PROGRAM FOR
COLEMAN PARK IMPROVEMENTS; (PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT)
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RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-
22 authorizing the submission of a grant application for the State Recreational
Trails Program (RTP) for the Coleman Park Improvements project.
Staff responded to questions posed by Council and raised during public comment.
MOTION: Council Member Heller moved approval of Items A-8 and A-9 on the Consent
Agenda. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ford and carried 5-0 by
roll call vote.
B PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
C. BUSINESS ITEMS
C-1 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO CONTRACT WITH ANVIL BUILDERS, INC.,
FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY (WRF)
LIFT STATION AND OFFSITE PIPELINES; (PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT)
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Public Works Director Kwolek and WRF Program Manager Amico provided the report and
responded to Council inquires.
The public comment period for Item C-1 was opened.
Betty Winholtz, Morro Bay, spoke regarding PCO-16 and asked if the City could seek
reimbursement from those who marked the piping wrong.
The public comment period for Item C-1 was closed.
MOTION: Council Member Addis moved to authorize the City Manager to execute
Amendment No. 3 to the agreement with Anvil Builders, inc. (Anvil) for
construction of the WRF Conveyance Facilities for the amount of $241,317.00.
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The motion was seconded by Mayor Headding and carried 4-1 by roll call vote
with Council Member Heller opposed.
C-2
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS RELATED TO THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF A
STATE OF EMERGENCY DUE TO COVID-19 AND RE -AUTHORIZING FOR PUBLIC
HEALTH AND SAFETY THE CONDUCT OF PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE
BODIES OF THE CITY VIA REMOTE TELECONFERENCING (INCLUDING PARTIALLY
REMOTE) FOR A CONTINUED 30-DAY PERIOD PURSUANT TO THE RALPH M.
BROWN ACT AS AMENDED BY ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 361; (CITY ATTORNEY)
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City Attorney Neumeyer provided the report and responded to Council inquires.
The public comment period for Item C-2 was opened.
Betty Winholtz, Morro Bay, hoped once in -person meetings resume Council Members
would attend and meet residence face to face.
Ryan Garcia, Morro Bay, concurred with Ms. Winholtz.
The public comment period for Item C-2 was closed.
MOTION: Mayor Headding moved to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 25-22 reauthorizing for
public health and safety the conduct of public meetings of the legislative bodies
of the City via remote teleconferencing (including partially remote) for 30 days,
thereby allowing the City Council and the City's advisory bodies to meet
remotely (including partially remote) through April 21, 2022 The City has
announced in -person Council Meetings will resume on April 12, 2022.
Adoption of this resolution would allow advisory body meetings scheduled prior
to April 12 to be held remotely and also allow partially remote meetings to
continue through April 21, 2022; 2) Council authorized the alternative of in -
person vs. remote attendance for both Council and Advisory Body members;
and 3) Council directed staff to bring back monthly AB 361 resolutions to allow
for prospective hybrid meetings. The motion was seconded by Council Member
Addis and carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
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C-3 PURPOSE STATEMENT FOR CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE ON CLIMATE
ACTION; (CITY MANAGER/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR)
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City Manager Collins and Community Development Director Graham provided the report
and responded to Council inquires.
The public comment period for Item C-3 was opened; seeing none, the public comment
period was closed.
MOTION: Council Member Addis moved to adopt a purpose statement for the recently
formed City Council Climate Action subcommittee. The motion was seconded
by Council Member Ford for discussion.
Following individual comments, the motion carried 5-0 by roll call.
C-4 CONSIDERATION OF PROCLAMATION IN SUPPORT OF THE PEOPLE OF UKRAINE;
(CITY MANAGER)
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City Manager Collins provided the report and responded to Council inquires.
The public comment period for Item C-4 was opened; seeing none, the public comment
period was closed.
MOTION: Mayor Headding moved approval of a Proclamation in support of the people of
Ukraine. The motion was seconded by Council Member Barton for discussion.
Council Member Heller opined this type of proclamation does not belong on the agenda.
Following individual comments, the motion carried 4-1 by roll call vote with Council
Member Heller opposed.
D COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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Mayor Headding requested and received full support for a detailed review of Harbor
Department revenues, expenditures and capital needs at the May Special Meeting.
Council Member Ford requested and received support for an agenda item that would
evaluate the opportunities and legalities of virtual meeting participation by the Council,
advisory bodies and community members.
E ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
Recorded by:
Darla Swanson
City Clerk
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