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REGULAR MEETING – MAY 23, 2023
VETERAN’S MEMORIAL HALL – 5:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Carla Wixom Mayor
Laurel Barton Council Member
Cyndee Edwards Council Member
Jennifer Ford Council Member
Zara Landrum Council Member
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Greg Carpenter Interim City Manager
Chris Neumeyer City Attorney
Dana Swanson City Clerk
Sarah Johnson-Rios Assistant City Manager/Admin Services Dir.
Greg Kwolek Public Works Director
Scot Graham Community Development Director
Daniel McCrain Fire Chief
Amy Watkins Police Chief
Ted Schiafone Harbor Director
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wixom called the meeting to order at 5:32 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/C6A6wx8MzaI?t=137
CITY MANAGER REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS
https://youtu.be/C6A6wx8MzaI?t=1125
PRESENTATIONS
https://youtu.be/C6A6wx8MzaI?t=1666
•Hunger Awareness Day Proclamation to Garret Olson, SLO Food Bank
•National Safe Boating Week Proclamation to Harbor Director Ted Schiafone and Harbor
Department staff
•Emergency Medical Services Week Proclamation to Fire Chief Dan McCrain and Fire
Department staff
PUBLIC COMMENT
https://youtu.be/C6A6wx8MzaI?t=2544
Sharon O’Leary, Morro Bay, spoke regarding the need for regional collaboration to address
homelessness.
Aaron Ochs, Morro Bay, commented on the citizens’ initiative being circulated and his efforts to
engage residents to discuss local issues.
AGENDA NO: A-4
MEETING DATE: June 13, 2023
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Rachel Wilson, Cayucos, commented on the citizens’ initiative being circulated for signatures.
Linda Winters, Morro Bay, commented on Hwy 41/Hwy1/Main Street intersection improvements.
Terry Simons, Morro Bay, shared his appreciation for the successful hosting of the Ironman
triathlon event.
Shirley Frasier, Morro Bay, commended staff on an outstanding inaugural Ironman event.
Erica Crawford, Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce, announced upcoming events and added her
kudos to Visit Morro Bay for a strong partnership and support hosting the Ironman event.
Betty Winholtz, Morro Bay, encouraged the Council to observe and understand traffic patterns
at the Hwy 41/Hwy 1/Main Street intersection before the upcoming decision.
Nicole Dorfman, Morro Bay, shared her appreciation for the Grizzly Academy volunteers for
their support during the Ironman event and appreciated Council updates regarding offshore
wind.
Margaret Carmen, Morro Bay, commented on Hwy 41/Hwy 1/Main Street intersection
improvements and asked for clarification regarding maintenance costs for the traffic light
alternative.
Judy Setting, Morro Bay, opposed a roundabout at the Hwy 41/Hwy1/Main Street intersection.
Mayor Wixom closed public comment.
A. CONSENT AGENDA
https://youtu.be/C6A6wx8MzaI?t=4406
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 APRIL 25, 2023, CITY COUNCIL MEETING;
(CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE MAY 4, 2023 AND MAY 5, 2023, CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING; (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE MAY 5, 2023, CITY COUNCIL CLOSED
SESSION MEETING; (CITY CLERK)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-4 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 31-23 APPROVING CONTINUED PARTICIPATION
WITH THE URBAN COUNTY (CDBG PROGRAM) FOR YEARS 2024-2026;
(COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT)
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RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council review and approve
Resolution No. 31-23 approving continued participation in the Urban County
(CDBG Program) for Program Years 2024-2026.
A-5 THIRD QUARTER INVESTMENT REPORT (PERIOD ENDING MARCH 31, 2023) FOR
FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022-23; (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
RECOMMENDATION: Receive the Third Quarter Investment Report (period ending
March 31, 2023) for FY 2022-23.
A-6 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR REPORTING YEAR 2022;
(COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council review and accept the
General Plan Annual Progress Report.
A-7 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT WITH PAPICH
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROJECT
FY 21/22; (PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve in
substance an Amendment No. 2 (Attachment 1 hereto) to an existing Agreement
with Papich Construction Company, Inc., for Project No. MB2021-ST01, Pavement
Management Project FY 21/22 for the amount of $300,000 and authorize the City
Manager to execute the contract amendment.
A-8 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY WHICH DELEGATES TORT
LIABILITY CLAIMS HANDLING RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE CALIFORNIA JOINT
POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY; (HUMAN RESOURCES/RISK MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution No. 33-
23 to delegate tort liability claims handling responsibilities to the California Joint
Powers Insurance Authority.
A-9 ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 657: AMENDING SECTION 10.56 OF THE MORRO
BAY MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE SPEED ZONES AND SPEED LIMITS IN THE
CITY OF MORRO BAY; (PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council consider adoption, by
second reading and by title only with further reading waived, of Ordinance No.
Ordinance No. 657 Amending Section 10.56.010 of the MBMC to Update Speed
Limits and add New Speed Zones in the City of Morro Bay.
A-10 SUPPORT LETTER FOR COUNTY ENCAMPMENT RESOLUTION FUNDING GRANT
APPLICATION; (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT)
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the City Manager to provide a letter of support to
the County Homeless Service Division in support of an ERF-2-R grant application
to the State.
A-11 PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE 2, 2023 AS “HUNGER AWARENESS DAY”;
(ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
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A-12 PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WEEK OF MAY 21-27, 2023 AS EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK; (ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-13 PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE 2023 AS PRIDE MONTH; (ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-14 PROCLAMATION DECLARING NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK AS MAY 20-26,
2023; (ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
Mayor Wixom opened public comment for the Consent Agenda.
https://youtu.be/C6A6wx8MzaI?t=4409
Betty Winholtz, Morro Bay, spoke regarding Item A-4.
The public comment period was closed.
Council Member Ford pulled Item A-13.
MOTION: Council Member Barton moved approval of all items on Consent except Item A-
13. The motion was seconded by Council Member Edwards and carried 5-0 by
roll call vote.
A-13 PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE 2023 AS PRIDE MONTH; (ADMINISTRATION)
https://youtu.be/C6A6wx8MzaI?t=4563
Council Member Ford attended the event where Council Member Barton presented the Pride
Month Proclamation and looked forward to raising the Pride Flag at City Hall.
MOTION: Council Member Ford moved approval of Item A-13. The motion was seconded
by Council Member Landrum and carried 5-0.
The Council took a brief recess at 6:49 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 7:02 p.m. with all
members present.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
C. BUSINESS ITEMS
C-1 RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS) AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MORRO BAY; AND INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) OF AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY COUNCIL OF MORRO BAY AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE
CALIFORNIA EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM; (HUMAN RESOURCES
MANAGER)
https://youtu.be/C6A6wx8MzaI?t=5466
Human Resources Manager Hendricks presented the report.
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The public comment period for Item C-1 was opened.
https://youtu.be/C6A6wx8MzaI?t=5652
Terry Simons, Morro Bay, was appreciative employees are willing to participate in their
retirement program.
The public comment period for Item C-1 was closed.
MOTION: Council Member Edwards moved to take the following separate actions:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 32-23 giving notice of the City’s intention to
approve an amendment to the contract between the City of Morro Bay
and the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
Board of Administration, and
2) Introduce for first reading by title only, with further reading waived,
Ordinance No. 658 Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract between
the City of Morro Bay and the Board of Administration of the California
Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Implementing Section
20516 (Employees Sharing Additional Cost) for local members in the
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and Unrepresented
Confidential, Unrepresented Management and Unrepresented
Department Heads, and
3) Authorize the Mayor, City Manager, City Clerk, or their designees,
to execute CalPERS forms as required to facilitate the CalPERS contract
amendment process.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Landrum and carried 5-0
by roll call vote.
C-2 BUDGET STUDY SESSION – REVIEW OF FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 DRAFT
PROPOSED BUDGET; (ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT)
https://youtu.be/C6A6wx8MzaI?t=5952
Interim City Manager Carpenter and Assistant City Manager/Admin Services Director
Johnson-Rios provided the report and responded to Council inquiries.
The public comment period for Item C-2 was opened.
https://youtu.be/C6A6wx8MzaI?t=9752
Terry Simons, Morro Bay, appreciated the presentation of the proposed budget and
suggested terminating the City’s contract with Carollo Engineering.
Betty Winholtz, Morro Bay, offered comments and recommendations regarding the
proposed budget.
The public comment period for Item C-2 was closed.
Staff responded to questions raised during public comment and further Council inquiries.
No formal action was taken by the City Council.
D. COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
https://youtu.be/C6A6wx8MzaI?t=11246
None
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E. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m.
Recorded by:
Dana Swanson
City Clerk
Dana Swanson (Jun 15, 2023 09:09 PDT)
Dana Swanson
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