HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC_2022-05-24 Meeting MinutesMINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING - MAY 24, 2022
TELECONFERENCE - 5:30 P.M.
AGENDA N O : A-4
MEETING DATE: June 28, 2022
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 (2021-22) and Government Code section 54953 this Meeting will
be conducted via teleconference for all participants.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
STAFF:
John Headding
Dawn Addis
Laurel Barton
Jennifer Ford
Jeff Heller
None
S cott Collins
Chris Neumeyer
Dana Swanson
S arah Johnson -Rios
Greg Kwolek
S cot Graham
Daniel McCrain
Jody Cox
Eric Endersby
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
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/SOSxnuGzcwY?t-424
CITY MANAGER REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
https://youtu.be/S0SxnuGzcwY?t-1244
Mayor Headding announced Item B-1, previously noticed for this meeting would be continued to
the June 14, 2022 Regular Meeting and invited those who wished to speak to the item do so
during General Public Comment.
https://youtu. be/SOSxnuGzcwY?t=1283
PRESENTATIONS
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o SLO Food Bank Proclamation presented to Garret Olson, CEO of SLO Food Bank
o National Safe Boating Week Proclamation presented to Eric Endersby, Harbor Director,
and Becka Kelly, Harbor Patrol Supervisor
o Wade Horton and Joe Dzvonik presented the San Luis Obispo Countywide Strategic Plan
to Address Homelessness
o Astound/Wave Update on Morro Bay Broadband Project Presentation by Jason Flowers,
Jeff Buckingham and John Mosher
PUBLIC COMMENT
https://youtu.be/S0SxnuGrowY?t=3878
Kris Roudebush, We are the Care Initiative, provided a program update and announced an event
to be held on Sunday, July 3rd from 9:30 — 11:00 a.m. at Tidelands Park to survey community
childcare needs.
Betty Winholtz, Morro Bay, raised questions regarding the Astound presentation.
Linda Winters, Morro Bay, asked when and why the decision was made to conduct the meeting
via Zoom rather than in -person.
Mayor Headding closed public comment.
Mayor Headding and Mr. Buckingham from Astound/Wave responded to issues raised during
public comment.
A. CONSENT AGENDA
https://youtu.be/S0SxnuGzcwY?t=4489
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 MARCH 22, 2022, CITY COUNCIL MEETING;
(CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE MAY 10, 2022, CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CLOSED
SESSION MEETING; (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE MAY 10, 2022, CITY COUNCIL MEETING; (CITY
CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-4 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)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Council consider adoption of attached
Resolution No. 43-22 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 June
23, 2022.
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A-5
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 652 ALLOWING SMOKING
RECEPTACLES WITHIN THE CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY; (PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council adopt, by second reading
and by title only with further reading waived, Ordinance No. 652, "An Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Morro Bay, California, amending Section 9.24.080(B)
of the Morro Bay Municipal Code to allow for the placement of receptacles for
smoking waste by the City of Morro Bay."
A-6 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 44-22 APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT AND
ASSUMPTION AND CONDITIONALLY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AT LEASE
SITE 30W-33W, AND ACCEPTING A DEED OF TRUST RELATED THERETO (BAY
FRONT MARINA, 201 MAIN STREET); (HARBOR DEPARTMENT)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommend the City Council adopt Resolution No. 44-
22 allowing the assignment and assumption, and authorizing the Mayor to execute
necessary documents, including a consent to encumber accepting a deed of trust
related thereto, regarding the sale of the leasehold interest at Lease Site 30W-33W,
with documents subject to approval of the City Attorney.
A-7 APPROVAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MORRO BAY AND
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE FOR EXCLUSIVE
TIE-UP SPACE ON THE NORTH T-PIER FOR A PATROL VESSEL ACCOMMODATION
DOCK; (HARBOR DEPARTMENT)
A-8
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve Resolution 45-
22 and attached three-year Lease Agreement with the State of California Department
of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) for dedicated pier space on the North T-Pier for their
patrol vessel BLUEFIN dock.
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 46-22 AUTHORIZING A NEW LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH UNITED STATES COAST GUARD TO LEASE A MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
FACILITY FOR THE COAST GUARD STATION MORRO BAY, LOCATED AT 1620
EMBARCADERO; (HARBOR DEPARTMENT)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve Resolution No.
46-22 authorizing a one-year Lease Agreement, with four one-year successive
options to renew, with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for use of a portion
of the City's Harbor Department gear storage yard and building located at 1620
Embarcadero.
A-9 CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF JAN GOLDMAN TO THE PUBLIC WORKS
ADVISORY BOARD; (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council consider appointment of
Jan Goldman to the Public Works Advisory Board ("PWAB") to complete an
unexpired term through January 31, 2025.
A-10 PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE 3, 2022 TO BE "HUNGER AWARENESS DAY";
(ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
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A-11 PROCLAMATION DECLARING NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK MAY 21 THROUGH
MAY 21, 2022; (ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
Mayor Headding opened public comment for the Consent Agenda.
https://youtu.be/S0SxnuGzcwY?t=4501
Betty Winholtz, Morro Bay, spoke to Item A-4, requesting the Council and advisory boards return
to in -person meetings. She opposed Item A-5, stating the initiative contradicts the City's efforts
to prevent smoking and creates more work for staff.
The public comment period was closed.
Council member Ford announced she would recuse herself from Item A-5 due to possible
economic conflict of Interest.
MOTION: Council Member Addis moved approval of all items on Consent except Items A-5
The motion was seconded by Council Member Barton and carried 5-0 by roll call
vote.
MOTION: Mayor Headding moved approval of Item A-5. The motion was seconded by
Council Member Addis and carried 4-0-1 with Council Member Ford having
recused from voting.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS
B-1
REQUEST FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE MAP WITHIN THE GENERAL
PLAN/LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM ADOPTED IN 2021 AND RECEIPT AND FILING
OF AN ADDENDUM TO THE RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT. THE
CHANGE FROM DISTRICT COMMERCIAL TO COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL IS
CONSISTENT WITH THE PROPOSED NEW ZONING DESIGNATION FOR THE SITE
THE SITE IS ADJACENT TO SIMILARLY DESIGNATED SITES ALONG MAIN STREET;
(COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
This item is to be continued to a date certain, June 14, 2022 Regular Meeting, which will
be held via teleconference.
C. BUSINESS ITEMS
C-1
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 48-22 APPROVING CONSENT OF LANDOWNER
DOCUMENT FOR CALIFORNIA COASTAL INVESTMENTS, LLC (DOING BUSINESS
AS LIBERTINE BREWING COMPANY; ERIC NEWTON) FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF
LEASE SITE 86/86W (801 EMBARCADERO ROAD); (HARBOR DEPARTMENT /
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT)
https://youtu.be/S0SxnuGzcwY?t=4829
Harbor Director Endersby and Community Development Director Graham provided the
report and responded to Council inquires.
The public comment period for Item C-1 was opened.
https://youtu.be/S0SxnuGzcwY?t=6337
Cherise Hansson, Morro Bay resident and owner of Harborwalk Plaza and Undersea
Gallery, requested the Council approve this item, and suggested the applicant be open to
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reconfiguring the rooms to increase revenues with one ocean view room, six rooms with
private decks, and opening the corridor between the Harborwalk and Libertine.
The public comment period for Item C-1 was closed.
MOTION: Mayor Headding moved to adopt Resolution No. 48-22, approving a
Consent of Landowner (COL) document for California Coastal Investment's
redevelopment proposal (doing business as Libertine Brewing company) for
Lease Site 86/86W with the following additional requirements: 1) vetting or
reviewing the financial capacity to perform for the applicant prior to
obtaining a new lease, and 2) prior to executing new lease, the applicant
provide a business and marketing plan for the newly approved concept.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Heller for discussion.
Following individual comments, the motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
C-2 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR A
COASTAL STORIES GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION FROM THE SALINAN TRIBE
OF MONTEREY AND SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTIES; (PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT)
https://youtu.be/S0SxnuGzcwY?t=7187
C-3
Public Works Director Kwolek provided the report and invited Salinan Tribe representative,
Michael Erin Woody, who shared information regarding the project 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 Heller moved to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support
for a Coastal Stories Grant program application from the Salinan Tribe of
Monterey and San Luis Obispo Counties. The motion was seconded by
Council Member Addis for discussion.
Following individual comments, the motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
CONSIDERATION OF MORRO BAY HOSTING AN IRONMAN 70.3-MILE, SWIM, BIKE
AND RUN EVENT IN APRIL/MAY FOR THREE YEARS, BEGINNING IN 2023, AND
AUTHORIZE STAFF TO DEVELOP A CONTRACT WITH THE IRONMAN GROUP FOR
SUCH AN EVENT FOR CITY COUNCIL REVIEW; (CITY MANAGER)
https://youtu.be/S0SxnuGzcwY?t-7921
City Manager Collins introduced the item and introduced Tim Brosious, Ironman Group
Regional Director, who presented event information and responded to Council inquires.
The public comment period for Item C-3 was opened.
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Cal Myers, Morro Bay, was supportive of the event and suggested it may be worthwhile
to reach out to the group that hosted the Wildflower Event at Lake San Antonio.
Mary Witkowski, Morro Bay, questioned whether it was fiscally responsible to host the
event given the City would cover the permitting fees and overtime costs.
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Michael Wambolt, Visit Morro Bay, appreciated City's consideration of the event and
noted the Visit Morro Bay Board of Directors approved a50k contribution each year toward
the event.
The public comment period for Item C-3 was closed.
MOTION: Council Member Ford moved to approve the concept of the City of Morro Bay
hosting an Ironman event (70.3-mile swim, bike and run) in April/May for three
years, beginning in 2023, and authorize City staff, in consultation with the City
Attorney, to develop a three-year event agreement with the Ironman Group to
be brought back to City Council for review no later than June 28, 2022 Further,
authorize staff to submit a letter of interest to the Ironman Group outlining the
City's support for such an event concept, conditioned upon City Council review
and approval of an event agreement. The motion was seconded by Council
Member Addis and carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
D COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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Mayor Headding requested an update from the School Resources Officer and School
District regarding active shooter prevention and response. Council Member Addis was
supportive provided the presentation also discuss mental health support. There was
Council consensus to bring this forward at a future meeting.
E ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
Recorded by:
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ana Swanson
City Clerk
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