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REGULAR MEETING — APRIL 26, 2022
VETERANS HALL, 209 SURF STREET — 5:30 P.M.
AGENDA NO: A-2
MEETING DATE: June 28, 2022
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (2021-22) and Government Code section 54953 this Meeting will
be conducted in a hybrid format with both in -person and virtual public participation.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
STAFF:
John Headding
Dawn Addis
Laurel Barton
Jennifer Ford
Jeff Heller
N one
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.
P ublic Works Director
Community Development Director
Fire Chief
P olice 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 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/q2x5ekpLF20?t=154
CITY MANAGER REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
https://youtu.be/g2x5ekpLF20?t=1178
PRESENTATIONS
https://youtu.be/g2x5ekpLF20?t=1481
• Sexual Assault ACTION Month Proclamation presented to Malani Anderson, Lumina
Alliance Board Member
• World War II Commemoration Week Proclamation presented to Glenn Silloway and Tom
Wilmer
• National Police Week Proclamation presented to Chief Cox and other Police Officers and
volunteers
• Morro Bay Transit 45th Anniversary (Transit Week) Proclamation presented to Camille
Watkins
• Proclamation for Appreciation presented to Tami and Randy Ponder
P UBLIC COMMENT
https://youtu.be/g2x5ekpLF20?t=3286
Ed Griggs, Morro Bay, requested a study session regarding the proposed development at 3300
P anorama.
Linda Winters, Morro Bay, shared subjects covered at Morro Bay Historical Society's recent
meeting.
Kathryn Belt, Morro Bay, expressed concern regarding the proposed development at 3300
Panorama.
Dr. Margaret Carman, Morro Bay, urged the Council to ask more questions of staff and hoped to
see more diversity of thought; asked that laws limiting landscaping in the right of way be enforced;
expressed concern about the proposed battery storage project; and questioned the need for a
playground at Coleman Park.
N icole Dorfman spoke representing Children Health Defense, California Chapter, inviting the
Council and community to watch the documentary "Medical Racism -- The New Apartheid" on
Friday, April 29, 5:30pm at the Community Center.
Kristen Headland, Morro Bay, looked forward to a study session regarding the proposed
development at 3300 Panorama.
Erica Crawford, Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce, announced a candidate forum moderated by
the League of Women Voters would be held Wednesday, May 4th, from 5:30-7:00pm at the
Veterans Hall.
Kevin Hadley, Morro Bay, commented on the proposed 3300 Panorama development, expressing
concern about traffic impacts.
Betty Winholtz, Morro Bay, asked if the work being done along the bike path is allowed by the
California Coastal Commission permit and raised concerns regarding tree removal.
Mayor Headding closed public comment.
The Council and staff responded to issues raised during public comment.
A. CONSENT AGENDA
https://voutu.be/q2x5ekpLF20?t=4961
U nless 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 APRIL 12, 2022, CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL
CLOSED SESSION MEETING; (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-2 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO 649, ADOPTING A
MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY CONSISTENT WITH AB 481 REQUIREMENTS;
(POLICE DEPARTMENT/CITY ATTORNEY)
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A-3
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council adopt, by second reading
and by title only with further reading waived, Ordinance No. 649, "An Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Morro Bay, California Adopting a Military Equipment
U se Policy Consistent with AB 481 Requirements."
S ECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 651 AMENDING MORRO
BAY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3 26.120 TO REDUCE THE CITIZENS OVERSIGHT
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP TO FIVE MEMBERS AND UPDATE THE TIMING OF THE
ANNUAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL; (CITY MANAGER/ADMINISTRATIVE
S ERVICES DEPARTMENT)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council adopt, by second reading
by title only, with further reading waived, Ordinance No. 651, "An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Morro Bay California, Amending Sections 3 26.120(B)
and 3.26.120(E) of the Morro Bay Municipal Code (MBMC) regarding Citizens
Oversight Committee Membership and Report Timing.'
A-4 PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 2022 AS SEXUAL ASSAULT ACTION MONTH;
(ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-5 PROCLAMATION HONORING WORLD WAR II COMMEMORATION WEEK;
(ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-6 PROCLAMATION ACKNOWLEDGING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK AND NATIONAL
P EACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY; (ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-7 PROCLAMATION HONORING MORRO BAY TRANSIT'S 45TH ANNIVERSARY AND
MORRO BAY TRANSIT WEEK; (ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-8 PROCLAMATION OF APPRECIATION FOR TAMI AND RANDY PONDERS;
(ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
Mayor Headding opened the public comment for the Consent Agenda; seeing none, the public
comment period was closed.
MOTION: Council Member Addis moved approval of all items on the Consent Agenda. The
motion was seconded by Council Member Barton and carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
C. BUSINESS ITEMS
C-1 WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY (WRF) PROGRAM — RECYCLED WATER
FACILITIES — INJECTION WELL NO. 1 CONTRACT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF
$346 725.00 (PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT)
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C-2
https://youtu.be/q2x5ekpLF20?t-5033
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, raised various questions regarding the project.
The public comment period for Item C-1 was closed.
Mr. Amico responded to questions raised during public comment.
MOTION: Council Member Addis moved to authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract, subject to the City Attorney's approval as to form, with Pacific Coast
Well Drilling Inc. (PCWD) in the amount of $346,725.00 and include a $9,900
bid alternate for a total contract amount of $356,625.00 for the construction
and injection testing of the City's Injection Well No. 1. The motion was
seconded by Council Member Heller and carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
REVIEW OF RESERVE POLICIES, CONSIDER ADOPTING A PROPOSED PENSION
RESERVE POLICY, AND REVIEW POTENTIAL SECTION 115 PENSION TRUST
CONTRIBUTION; (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
https://youtu.be/q2x5ekpLF20?t=6214
Assistant City Manager/Administrative Services Director Johnson -Rios provided the report
and responded to Council inquires.
The public comment period for Item C-2 was opened.
Betty Winholtz, Morro Bay, raised various questions regarding the report.
The public comment period for Item C-2 was closed.
MOTION Mayor Headding moved to: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 37-22 which implements a
proposed Pension Reserve Policy; and approves the updated and consolidated
City Reserve Policy, which does not make changes to reserve levels but
simplifies the enterprise fund reserve tracking and accounting as outlined in this
report; and 2) Direct staff to initially contribute for FY 2022-23 $1,060,000 to the
establishment of a Section 115 pension trust and to move forward with the
appointment of one Citizen Finance Advisory Committee (CFAC) member, one
Council subcommittee (to be designated by Council if Council desires) and to
move forward with the Section 115 trust provider then return to Council
formation documents in a risk portfolio selection policy depending upon the
specific offerings of the selected provider The motion was seconded by Council
Member Addis for discussion.
Following discussion, the motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
MOTION: Council Member Ford moved to appoint Council Member Barton and Mayor
Headding to a Council subcommittee. The motion was seconded by Council
Member Heller and carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
The Council took a brief recess at 7:49 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:59 p.m. with all
members present.
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C-3 REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
POLICIES & PROCEDURES AND ADVISORY BODIES HANDBOOK AND BY-LAWS AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE AND CLARIFICATION
REGARDING THE PUBLIC WORKS ADVISORY BOARD'S REVIEW OF THE WATER
RECLAMATION FACILITY ("WRF") PROJECT; (CITY MANAGER)
https://youtu.be/g2x5ekpLF20?t-8914
Mayor Headding shared the Council sub committee's review and proposed edits,
highlighting the following areas of the Council Policies & Procedures:
• Section 1.3.3.5 (beginning on page 12) regarding Limitation on Discussion
• Section 6.2 1 (page 46) regarding Council Liaison Assignments
Regarding the Advisory Body Handbook, the Mayor highlighted clarifying edits to the
section on Advisory Body Work Plans (page 9 of the document). Lastly, he suggested all
members review the section on `Email, the Public Records Act and the Brown Act' found
on page 17 of the Council Policies & Procedures.
City Manager Collins reviewed additional items as presented in the staff report and, along
with Clerk Swanson, responded to Council inquiries.
The public comment period for Item C-3 was opened; seeing none, the public comment
period was closed.
MOTION: Council Member Ford moved 1) Adopt Resolution No. 38-22 amending the City
Council Policies & Procedures; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 39-22 amending
the Advisory Bodies Handbook & By -Laws; and 3) Direct the Public Works
Advisory Board to review the WRF Quarterly Report and, to the extent possible,
contract amendments related to the WRF Project. The Citizens Finance
Advisory Committee's role related to WRF review will continue to include the
following as directed by Council in December 2020: 1) Review debt service
recommendations from staff including use of cash vs. other funding sources
and analysis of impacts on rates; 2) Review of cash flow performance to ensure
we maximize the use of funds (time use of money); and 3) Monitor compliance
with drawdown requirements for WIFIA and WRF funding. The motion was
seconded by Council Member Addis for discussion.
Following individual comments, the motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
C-4 WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY (WRF) PROGRAM QUARTERLY REPORT DRAFT
FORMAT; (PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT)
https://youtu.be/g2x5ekpLF20?t 10803
Public Works Director Kwolek and WRF Program Manager Amico 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 Council Member Heller moved to approve the draft format of the WRF program
quarterly report. The motion was seconded by Mayor Headding and carried 5-
0 by roll call vote.
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D COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
https://voutu.be/q2x5ekpLF20?t=11477
Council Member Heller requested a study session regarding the proposed development
at 3300 Panorama within 30 days if possible. Staff offered to conduct a study session
regarding the process this type of application would go through, but it was premature to
discuss the project itself as the application was incomplete.
E ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Recorded by:
Dana Swanson
City Clerk
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