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NOTICE OF CANCELLED REGULAR MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Regular Meeting of the Morro
Bay City Council scheduled for Monday, December 26, 1994 is hereby
cancelled. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will
be held on Monday, January 9, 1995 at 6:00 p.m. in the Morro Bay
Veterans'
California.
Memorial Building, 209 Surf Street, Morro Bay,
DATED: December 15, 1994
BRIDGE�R, City Clerk
City of Morro Bay, California
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City of Morro Bay
City Council Agenda
Mission Statement
The City of Morro Bay is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the quality of life. The City shall
be committed to this purpose and will provide a level of municipal service and safety consistent with
and responsive to the needs of the public.
REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 12, 1994; 5:15 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION - DECEMBER 12, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:15 P.M.
595 HARBOR ST., MORRO BAY, CA
E-1 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957, PERSONNEL
Discussions regarding personnel issues including one public employee
regarding discipline/release/evaluation.
E-2 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8, REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
Instructing city's real property negotiator regarding the price and
. terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real
property as to two parcels.
PUBLIC SESSION - DECEMBER 12, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
209 SURF ST., MORRO BAY, CA
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - VFW POST 11097
LIGHTEN UP
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - Members of the audience wishing to address the
Council on City business matters (other than Public Hearings items under
Section D) may do so at this time. When recognized by the Mayor, please
come forward to the podium and state your name and address for the record.
Comments should be limited to three minutes.
COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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i. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the
following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 14, 1994 AND
NOVE14BER 28, 1994
A-2 STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS - NOVEMBER 1994
A-3 EXPENDITURE REPORT - NOVEMBER 1994
A-4 RESOLUTION NO. 122-94 DESIGNATING ON -STREET HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE
ALONG SHASTA AVENUE
A-5 RESOLUTION NO. 120-94 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 07-94 (WATER MANAGEMENT
PLAN) TO REFLECT EFFECTIVENESS IMMEDIATELY UPON CERTIFICATION BY
COASTAL COMMISSION
A-6 RESOLUTION NO. 121-94 AWARDING CONTRACT FOR FLOATING DOCKS
REPLACEMENT; (PW 94-04)
A-7 RESOLUTION NO. 124-94 APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE AGREEMENT FOR
LEASE SITES 65-66/65W-66W
8 RESOLUTION NO. 123-94 APPROVING APPLICATION FOR TARGET ROCK AREA BOAT
LAUNCH GRANT
A-9 PROCLAMATION HONORING RETIRING CHIEF DAVE BROWN
A-10 REVIEW OF EMERGENCY PLAN EXERCISE
A-11 REJECTION OF CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY; (DURAN)
A-12 APPROVAL TO CANCEL THE SECOND REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF DECEMBER 26, 1994
A-13 NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR TIDELANDS PARK RESTROOM RENOVATION
A-14 RESOLUTION NO. 118-94 COMMENDING KATHLEEN LEECH-MAROSZ
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 CONSIDERATION OF REPLACEMENT OF HARBOR OFFICE BUILDING
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 REQUEST TO SET DATE FOR COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
C-2 CONSIDERATION OF CONSOLIDATION OF ADVISORY BOARDS AND RESOLUTION NO.
125-94 APPROVING EXTENSION OF THE EXPIRATION DATES OF COMMISSIONS AND
. ADVISORY BOARDS
C-3 SET DATES TO INTERVIEW APPLICANTS FOR COMMISSION/ADVISORY BOARDS
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0-4 CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL DISCRETIONARY APPOINTMENTS
C-5 CONSIDERATION OF INSTALLATION OF WEATHER WARNING FLAGS AT NORTH T-PIER
AND RELATED CITY POLICY
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS, REPORTS & APPEARANCES
D-1 RESOLUTION NO. 117-94 APPROVING MORRO BAY GARBAGE SERVICE RATE
INCREASE REQUEST AND AMENDMENT OF FRANCHISE FEE'PERCENTAGE
D-2 RESOLUTION NO. 103-94 APPROVING THE MAJOR VEGETATION REMOVAL,
REPLACEMENT AND PROTECTION GUIDELINES
D-3 ORDINANCE NO. 441: AMENDMENT TO GARBAGE SERVICE PICK-UP TIMES IN
CERTAIN VISITOR -SERVING AREAS OF THE CITY (FIRST READING/INTRODUCTION)
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COPIES OF STAFF REPORTS OR OTHER PUBLIC DOCUMENTATION
RELATING TO EACH ITEM OF BUSINESS REFERRED TO ON THIS AGENDA
ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AND AVAILABLE
FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AND REPRODUCTION AT COST.
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF
• YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN A CITY
MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT LEAST 24
HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING TO INSURE THAT REASONABLE
ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBILITY TO THE
MEETING.
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CLOSED SESSION - DECEMBER 12, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:15 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
STAFF:
CLOSED SESSION
William Yates
Rodger Anderson
Colby Crotzer
Cathy Novak
Ahnawake Unger
None
Dave Howell
David Hunt
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Administrator
City Attorney
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved the meeting be adjourned to
Closed Session. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Crotzer and unanimously carried. (5-0)
Mayor Yates read the Closed Session statement.
The meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 5:15 p.m. and returned
to regular session at 5:50 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Anderson and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 12, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
William Yates
Rodger Anderson
Colby Crotzer
Cathy Novak
Ahnawake Unger
None
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
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STAFF:
Dave Howell
City Administrator
David Hunt
City Attorney
Rick Algert
Harbor Director
Bridgett Bauer
City Clerk
Bill Boucher
Public Works Director
Don Funk
Community Development Director
Jeff Jones
Fire Chief
Joe Loven
Police Chief
Andrea Lueker
Recreation and Parks Director
Ray McKelligott led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LIGHTEN UP
Linda Donnelly presented the Lighten Up this evening.
MAYOR'S REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Yates presented a Certificate of Recognition to City Clerk
Bridgett Bauer.
Mayor Yates stated Council appointed Dave Howell as City
Administrator in Closed Session; and also appointed Joe Loven as
Police Chief.
tMayor Yates presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Sang Hyun
Kim for his efforts in assisting the Police Department on
November 7, 1994 by disarming an armed robber at his family -owned
market, Morro View Market. Mr. Kim stated he was honored for
"taking a bite out of crime."
Mayor Yates presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Carrie
Osborn and Tarah Lillmars for their efforts in assisting the
Police Department on November 13, 1994 by apprehending and
detaining shoplifting subjects who had stolen over $1,000 in
merchandise from Embarcadero merchants.
Mayor Yates presented a Key to the City to PG&E Plant Manager,
Wayne Brossard, for his 30 years of service with PG&E and his
involvement in community activities.
Mayor Yates thanked City employees for their hard work on the
Lighted Boat Parade and the City Christmas tree lighting.
Mayor Yates stated sales tax revenues for the second quarter of
this year are up 6.9 percent.
Mayor Yates announced Rescue 911 will be airing a Morro Bay
incident on Tuesday, December 13th.
• Mayor Yates announced Council will be hosting a Christmas lunch
for the City employees on Thursday, December 15th.
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Councilmember Crotzer stated he has not continued to pursue a
City non-smoking ordinance because the statewide law will go into
effect on January 1, 1995.
Councilmember Unger stated she is on the Cuesta College Women's
Forum Board and is looking for volunteers to act as workshop
facilitators and help with other duties.
Councilmember Anderson stated he is formally resigning from the
City Community Promotions Committee.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mary Phillips stated she spoke with Assemblyman Bordonaro and
believes he will be helpful in regards to State Water. She
presented new State Constitutions received from the Assemblyman
to the Council.
Janice Peters addressed Council on Item A-8 regarding the grant
application for the Target Rock boat launch ramp. She said this
has been discussed at previous Planning Commission meetings and
public comments have been negative. She does not want to see the
view of the City from the Target Rock area lost in a boat trailer
parking lot.
Lynda Merrill stated she would like Item A-8 (Target Rock grant
application) pulled from the Consent Calendar and reagendized as
a Public Hearing item. She also addressed Item C-2 (Considera-
tion of Consolidation of Advisory Boards) stating she felt it
would be better to keep the boards as they are and utilize people
who have been willing to serve on various boards. Ms. Merrill
stated non -Morro Bay residents should not serve on City boards.
Roger Ewing stated his opposition to a boat launch ramp at Target
Rock. He said the Water Advisory Board, Planning Commission, and
Recreation & Parks Commission have all opposed the ramp. Mr.
Ewing stated his opposition is based on environmental grounds
because of the sea otters and kelp beds; it is a liability
because of its proximity to the harbor; the inlet is narrow and
the current is heavy at times; and traffic circulation is poor.
Mr. Ewing requested this item be pulled from the Consent Calendar
and reagendized as a Public Hearing item.
Ann Freeman stated it is premature to apply for a grant for the
proposed boat launch ramp. She said many citizens are opposed to
a ramp in that location. Ms. Freeman requested this item be
pulled from the agenda.
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Ray McKelligott expressed his opposition to the proposed boat
launch ramp at Target Rock and stated he spent three weekends
during the busy season at Tidelands Park and found there was no
problem with traffic. He said Council will move heaven and earth
to spend the money if this grant is approved.
Leabah Winter requested the grant application for a boat launch
ramp be pulled from the agenda. She addressed Item C-2 regarding
the consolidation of advisory boards, stating the charge of any
advisory group should not be so broad or so complex that the
board cannot be effective or consider all the issues. Ms. Winter
stated non -Morro Bay residents should not serve on City boards.
She also said discussion on Item D-3 (Amendment to Garbage
Service Pick -Up Times) should include encouragement toward more
recycling.
Sue Melvin expressed her concern regarding the grant application
for a boat launch ramp at Target Rock. She also addressed Item
C-2 (Consideration of Consolidation of Advisory Boards) stating
she felt more community involvement was desirable and a variety
of people should be heard.
John Barta requested a progress report on the City's water
situation; he said there is an opportunity for the City to pick
up some very inexpensive water with a better environmental
impact.
Mayor Yates stated a letter has been drafted and sent to the
County Board of Supervisors requesting consideration to purchase
additional State Water.
Leonard Bernstein stated his business is located across from
Morro Bay Garbage Company. He said the garbage company is using
this location as a garbage truck assembly depot which is not an
appropriate zone for such a use. Mr. Bernstein requested action
be taken to prevent the continuing use of this office as a truck
depot.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing to public comment.
Councilmember Anderson requested an item be agendized to review
the contract with ECOSLO's Rock Solid Recycling Program.
Councilmember Unger requested Councilmember Anderson's requested
agenda item include the financial status of ECOSLO's Rock Solid
Recycling Program.
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Councilmember Crotzer stated the San Luis Obispo Council of
Governments has informed the City that there are project funds
for the Main Street Class I bikeway in the amount of $318,000;
he requested an item be agendized to discuss how the project
would be designed and how the money will be expended.
Mayor Yates requested the following items be agendized:
♦ Consideration of an ordinance addressing private property
improvements and the required public improvements;
♦ Review of South Bay Boulevard improvements;
♦ Discussion on restriping Market Street to provide diagonal
spaces on one side to increase parking;
♦ Review of the one-way streets on Monterey Avenue between
Pacific and Harbor.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council,
the following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER
14, 1994 AND NOVEMBER 28, 1994
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve the minutes of November
14, 1994 and November 28, 1994 as submitted.
A-2 STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS - NOVEMBER 1994
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve the Statement of Cash and
Investments for November 1994 as submitted.
A-3 EXPENDITURE REPORT - NOVEMBER 1994
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve the Expenditure Report for
November 1994 as submitted.
A-4 RESOLUTION NO. 122-94 DESIGNATING ON -STREET HANDICAPPED
PARKING SPACE ALONG SHASTA AVENUE
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve Resolution No. 122-94
designating the on -street handicapped parking space along Shasta
Avenue immediately adjacent to a wheelchair ramp located at the
northwesterly intersection of Shasta Avenue and Harbor Street.
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A-5 RESOLUTION NO. 120-94 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 07-94 (WATER
MANAGEMENT PLAN) TO REFLECT EFFECTIVENESS IMMEDIATELY UPON
CERTIFICATION BY COASTAL COMMISSION
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve Resolution No. 120-94
amending Resolution No. 07-94 to reflect effectiveness and
implementation of the Water Management Plan immediately upon
certification by Coastal Commission.
A-6 RESOLUTION NO. 121-94 AWARDING CONTRACT FOR FLOATING DOCKS
REPLACEMENT; (PW 94-04)
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve Resolution No. 121-94
awarding the construction contract for Project No. PW 94-04,
Floating Docks Replacement Project, to Associated Pacific
Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $460,137.88.
A-7 RESOLUTION NO. 124-94 APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE
AGREEMENT FOR LEASE SITES 65-66/65W-66W
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve Resolution No. 124-94
authorizing assignment of Lease Site 65-66/65W-66W from James and
Beverly Maul to The James H. Maul and Beverly Maul Revocable
Trust,
A-8 RESOLUTION NO. 123-94 APPROVING APPLICATION FOR TARGET ROCK
AREA BOAT LAUNCH GRANT
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve Resolution No. 123-94
authorizing application for a grant to construct a second boat
launch ramp in the Target Rock area.
A-9 PROCLAMATION HONORING RETIRING CHIEF DAVE BROWN
Mr. Howell recommended Council adopt the Proclamation commending
Chief David L. Brown upon his retirement from public service.
A-10 REVIEW OF EMERGENCY PLAN EXERCISE
Mr. Howell recommended Council receive the Emergency Plan
Exercise report for information.
A-11 REJECTION OF CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY; (DURAN)
Mr. Howell recommended Council reject the claim against the City
filed by Mr. Duran.
A-12 APPROVAL TO CANCEL THE SECOND REGULARLY SCHEDULED CITY
COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 26, 1994
. Mr. Howell recommended Council cancel the second regularly
scheduled City Council meeting of December 26, 1994.
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A-13 NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR TIDELANDS PARK RESTROOM RENOVATION
Mr. Howell recommended Council accept the Tidelands Park Restroom
Renovation (Project No. PW 94-01) as complete and authorize the
Notice of Completion to be filed.
A-14 RESOLUTION NO. 118-94 COMMENDING KATHLEEN LEECH-MAROSZ
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve Resolution No. 118-94
commending and thanking Kathleen Leech-Marosz for her service on
the Streets and Trees Committee.
Councilmember Unger pulled Item A-1 (Minutes of November 28,
1994), and Item A-5 from the Consent Calendar; and Mayor Yates
pulled Item A-8.
MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved Council approve the Consent
Calendar with the exception of item A-1 (Minutes of
November 28, 1994), Item A-5, and Item A-8. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Unger and unanimously
carried. (5-0)
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER
14, 1994 AND NOVEMBER 28, 1994
Councilmember Unger requested additional language be added to the
minutes of November 28, 1994. She said she will submit the
proposed language to the City Clerk; and requested the revised
minutes be brought back to Council for reconsideration at the
January 9, 1995 City Council meeting.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council approve the City
Council minutes of November 14, 1994. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Crotzer and unanimously
carried. (5-0)
A-5 RESOLUTION NO. 120-94 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 07-94 (WATER
MANAGEMENT PLAN) TO REFLECT EFFECTIVENESS IMMEDIATELY UPON
CERTIFICATION BY COASTAL COMMISSION
Councilmember Unger requested the following revision to the last
paragraph of Resolution No. 120-94: "...The Water Management Plan
will be added located to in the General Plan Lane Use, Open Space
and Conservation Elements after Program LU80.5 and added to the
Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan, Section V..." Councilmember
Unger stated this item cannot be implemented without being a part
of the City's General Plan. Public Works Director Bill Boucher
responded it will become a part of the General Plan once it is
certified by the Coastal Commission.
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MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council approve Resolution
No. 120-94 as amended. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Crotzer and unanimously carried. (5-0)
A-8 RESOLUTION NO. 123-94 APPROVING APPLICATION FOR TARGET ROCK
AREA BOAT LAUNCH GRANT
Mayor Yates clarified this item is an application for a grant
only; and there will be future opportunities for public input on
the placement of the launch ramp. He said the deadline for the
grant application is December 31, 1994, and that is why it is on
the agenda tonight.
Councilmember Crotzer stated when grant monies are received there
is pressure to go forward with the project. He requested this
item be reagendized as a public hearing item.
Councilmember Unger stated this item needs more public input.
Councilmembers Anderson and Novak agreed to approve Resolution
No. 23-94 in order to apply for the grant, and hear public
comment when it is scheduled as a public hearing.
MOTION: Councilmember Novak moved Council approve Resolution
No. 23-94. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Anderson and carried with Councilmember Crotzer and
Councilmember Unger voting no. (3-2)
Mayor Yates called for a break at 7:40 p.m.; the meeting resumed
at 8:00 p.m.
D-1 RESOLUTION NO. 117-94 APPROVING MORRO BAY GARBAGE SERVICE
RATE INCREASE REQUEST AND AMENDMENT OF FRANCHISE FEE
PERCENTAGE
Public Works Director Bill Boucher reviewed the request for
garbage rate increase and decrease in franchise fee. He stated
the reduction of the franchise fee is appropriate to maintain the
existing level of payment to the City to meet recycling program
and administrative costs. Mr. Boucher stated staff and the
Franchise Advisory Board recommend Council approve the requested
rate increase of 18%, approve the franchise fee decrease to 21%,
and authorize the Mayor to sign Resolution No. 117-94 and
associated franchise agreement amendments. Staff also recommends
an across-the-board percentage increase be borne equally by all
subscribers including the cost of orange bags.
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• Tom Martin, Controller for Morro Bay Garbage, explained the rate
of return and stated profit was $9,000 per year. He said tonnage
has increased since the Rock Solid Recycling Program started.
Mr. Martin stated the orange bag program requires a subsidy as it
does not pay for itself and will continue to grow with rate
increases.
Councilmember Crotzer asked why the tonnage was increasing. Mr.
Martin responded the business community could be rebounding
because of the economy and thus adding more eharge volume. He
added new houses could be adding more tonnage with each person
per household contributing one ton of garbage per year.
Mayor Yates stated he was under the impression the City's
landfill amount had been reduced. Mr. Martin responded the total
amount of tonnage going to Cold Canyon has been reduced and the
waste stream has gone down significantly. He said private
businesses are not hauling as much; however, the amount of
garbage hauled by Morro Bay Garbage has gone up 90 tons.
Councilmember Novak asked if green waste was being taken away?
Mr. Martin responded Rock Solid offered that service once a
month. The question is whether or not citizens are participating
effectively and that becomes an educational process.
itCouncilmember Unger asked if the landfill keeps records of where
trash comes from? Mr. Martin responded yes, it is asked upon
entering the landfill where they are from. Councilmember Unger
asked what the increase is used for? Mr. Martin responded it
goes towards operating expenses.
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Mayor Yates opened the hearing to public comment.
Lynda Merrill asked where the franchise fee goes in the City's
budget? Mr. Boucher responded the bulk of the money goes to the
curbside recycling program and the remainder goes to the General
Fund. Ms. Merrill asked if the fee increase would result in the
City providing fewer services? Mr. Boucher responded the concept
is to keep the dollar level the same; a rate increase has a
commensurate decrease in the franchise fee.
Leonard Bernstein stated he has compared rates with other cities
and garbage companies and found Morro Bay is at the top of the
list as far as price is concerned, with Morro Bay paying up to
150% more than other cities in the area.
Mary Phillips questioned the cost of orange bags. She asked if
compost is considered as tonnage? Ms. Phillips said people
should have an incentive to recycle.
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• Linda Donnelly said she was sorry to see Morro Bay Garbage lose
the recycling contract and asked if they would have to raise
rates if they had the contract?
deliver to Los Angeles or San Francisco.
Dale Reddell stated he supports the increase because of the
professional service Morro Bay Garbage provides. He said people
do not recycle as much as they could because Morro Bay Garbage is
not doing the recycling, and the City should review the Rock
Solid contract and possibly revert to the use of Morro Bay
Garbage.
Anne Freeman stated she recycles more because Rock Solid has made
recycling convenient.
Charles Palmer stated he went from six cans per week to one
orange bag per month, causing a big drop in revenue for the
garbage company. He said the increase is based on businesses
which is not fair to residents.
Janice Peters stated Rock Solid has provided a good recycling
It program and would like to be assured Morro Bay Garbage would
provide as much service if awarded the contract.
Mr. ,Martin stated Morro Bay has the most extensive recycling
program in the county. He said historically, businesses have
borne more of the costs in Morro Bay than elsewhere. Mr. Martin
stated Cold Canyon does not accommodate compost; instead it is
buried and considered as tonnage. He-said-rates-will-net-ge-dewn
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Councilmember Unger asked if the franchise fee was reduced and
the increase was approved, is there a bigger difference than just
18% across-the-board increase? Mr. Martin responded the 18% is
predicated on the City dropping the franchise fee to 22%. If the
franchise fee is not dropped, the increase will have to be
higher.
Charlie Cattaneo, President of Morro Bay Garbage, stated
recycling is on an upswing with a return on sales. He added if
there is a profitable situation, then there will be a tendency to
lower garbage rates.
Ed Biagginni stated the garbage company is looking for a much
• larger increase than 18%. He said he would like the garbage
company to be the recycler for the City.
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Mayor Yates closed the hearing to public comment.
Councilmember Anderson stated businesses bear a larger portion
per unit of costs in Morro Bay. He said there are a number of
people who are concerned that the Rock Solid program is not
providing what was promised. Councilmember Anderson stated there
are extra costs in having two different companies operating in
the same territory.
Councilmember Unger stated it appears the City controls what
Morro Bay Garbage may charge. Mr. Boucher responded if the City
lowered the amount of revenue gleaned from the franchise fee,
there would presumably be a reduction in customer rates.
Councilmember Unger asked if the franchise fee could be lowered?
Mr. Boucher responded it could be done with due consideration
regarding the impacts on the General Fund.
Councilmember Unger stated she would like to review the recycling
program and the reduction of the franchise fee.
Councilmember Novak stated she would like to take a look at a
total recycling program. She said a lot of green waste is not
being recycled. Councilmember Novak stated she does not want to
raise rates until other options are explored.
Councilmember Crotzer stated he does not want to put this
increase on the backs of the citizens. He said cities are under
mandates to reduce landfill use and that puts a burden on garbage
companies. Councilmember Crotzer stated there need to be
incentives to educate people in order to recycle and that is why
the orange bags are important. He noted that green waste was
not included in the garbage company proposal, but was in the
ECOSLO contract.
Mayor Yates asked Mr. Martin what would happen if no increase was
granted tonight. Mr. Martin responded there is a time factor
involved. He said Option 3 allows for mitigation of the problem
with a 9% increase.
Mayor Yates stated he is still disturbed with the increased hit
on the citizens that has already occurred. He said he would
support the 9% increase, rather than 10% next month and 11% the
following month.
Councilmember Novak stated she will support the 9% rate increase;
however, she would like to consider reducing the rates in the
future.
• Councilmember Crotzer stated he will promote whatever it takes to
get people to recycle.
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Councilmember Unger stated she would prefer to wait until the
finance director is on -board before making a decision on rate
increases.
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Councilmember Anderson stated he is in support of the 9% rate
increase at this time.
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved City Council approve a 9% increase in
garbage rates. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Anderson.
Councilmember Novak stated retroactive billing is going to be a
problem and believes the increase should be higher than 9%.
Councilmember Unger suggested the money be taken out of the
City's General Fund.
Mayor Yates stated he would support withdrawing his motion so the
City's General Fund could make up the difference for the first
two months of 1995 for $15,000. He suggested Council discuss the
issue again before the March 1st billing cycle.
Mayor Yates withdrew his motion; Councilmember Anderson withdrew
his second.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council postpone the decision
on the increase in garbage rates until a finance
director is on -board, with the contingency that the
first billing cycle deficit will be paid by the City's
General Fund. The motion was seconded by Mayor Yates
and carried with Councilmembers Anderson and Crotzer
voting no. (3-2)
Mayor Yates called for a break at 9:40 p.m.; the meeting resumed
at 10:00 p.m.
D-2 RESOLUTION NO. 103-94 APPROVING THE MAJOR VEGETATION
REMOVAL, REPLACEMENT AND PROTECTION GUIDELINES
Community Development Director Don Funk reviewed the removal,
replacement, and protection guidelines for major vegetation. He
said the most important elements of the proposal are: 1) the
proposed guidelines have been expanded to encompass all major
vegetation as required by the California Coastal Act; 2) the
proposed guidelines shift the focus from a removal permit process
to protection and replacement of vegetation; 3) the proposed
guidelines streamline the process by allowing the Planning and
Building Department to process some permits without Planning
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Commission review; and 4) the proposed guidelines are more
flexible since they will allow removal of healthy major
vegetation as long as the vegetation is being replaced. Mr. Funk
recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 103-94 approving the
draft guidelines.
Councilmember Anderson asked if he wanted to remove a tree in his
yard, would he be forced to replace it with another tree? Mr.
Funk responded he could show that a replacement tree would not be
desirable and would not be required to plant another one.
Councilmember Anderson asked for language that would insure that
a citizen would not be required to plant a tree on private
property.
Mayor Yates stated he does not support the draft guidelines due
to the restriction it places on property owners.
Councilmember Unger asked what costs are involved for tree
removal? Mr. Funk responded there is one permit with a fee per
tree.
Councilmember Crotzer stated the Planning Commission made an
effort to mitigate the butterfly habitat by making the Caratans
wait until after the nesting season to remove trees; however, the
habitat is permanently removed. He said the pine pitch canker is
spreading to Morro Bay and will affect the urban forest.
Councilmember Crotzer stated he would like to see more effort go
into husbandry with the planting of trees. He concurs with
maintaining Items 1 through 5, and substantially changing Item 6
in the Criteria for Vegetation Removal Permits. Some trees could
be designated as neighborhood landmarks and require community
input.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing to public comment.
Mary Phillips stated she does not want anyone telling her what to
do on her property. She said trees should not be planted on
public property that would grow over 25 feet in height.
John Barta stated as a taxpayer he does not want the City to
regulate what he does with his property.
Don Smith stated the proposed guidelines will discourage people
from planting trees.
Joy Fitzio of the San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau thanked
staff on the inclusion of fruit trees in Item 1(A-6).
Lynda Merrill requested the exclusion for single-family dwellings
to include condominiums.
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Dale Reddell stated there are City trees adjacent to his property
which he requested to have removed. Mayor Yates stated these
guidelines should not include public trees.
Al Paul stated bureaucracy will keep people from planting trees.
Bill Olson stated the City has been cutting trees in its right-
of-way for years without replacing them. He hopes that there
will be improvement in the existing system.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
Mayor Yates stated he would like to eliminate Section B of the
guidelines entirely, along with pruning and replacement policies,
fines and penalties. He said he would like staff to return with
an ordinance that will protect trees in Items I-A(5). Mayor
Yates stated citizens should be able to remove trees at will
without permit or judgment from anyone.
Councilmember Unger stated she is an avid tree lover; however,
she does not want to tell property owners what they can or cannot
do with their trees.
Councilmember Anderson stated the less regulations placed on
private
property owners the better. He said improvements should
be made
voluntarily, and not by regulation.
Councilmembers Crotzer and Novak concurred to maintain the rights
for private property owners.
MOTION:
Mayor Yates moved Council return the proposed
guidelines back to staff and requested protection
guidelines that will maintain Items I-A(1-5), excepting
crops in Number 3; Numbers 2, 3, and 4 in Item B will
move to A, and B will be eliminated; fines and pruning
sections should be eliminated. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Crotzer and unanimously carried. (5-0)
MOTION:
Mayor Yates moved Council remove Item I-A(1) be removed
from the guideline criteria. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Anderson and carried with Councilmembers
Crotzer and Unger voting no. (3-2)
MOTION:
Councilmember Unger moved Council proceed past 11:00
p.m. to hear Items D-3 and C-1. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Crotzer and unanimously carried. (5-0)
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D-3 ORDINANCE NO. 441: AMENDMENT TO GARBAGE SERVICE PICK-UP
TIMES IN CERTAIN VISITOR -SERVING AREAS OF THE CITY (FIRST
READING/INTRODUCTION)
Public Works Director Bill Boucher summarized the staff report
and recommended Council conduct a public hearing and approve
Ordinance No. 441 for first reading by number and title.
Councilmember Anderson stated he lives in the commercial zone
where the complaints originated and he agrees that 7:00 a.m.
would be a feasible starting time.
Councilmember Novak stated the City's noise ordinance allows for
this service to begin at 7:00 a.m. which seems to be a reasonable
hour.
Mayor Yates said the Motel & Restaurant Association asked for
8:00 a.m. as the starting time for garbage pick-up which seems
reasonable to him.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Tom Martin stated as of December 1, 1994, the garbage company had
changed their garbage pick-up to 7:00 a.m. He said during the
tourist season, 8:00 a.m. could create a problem with
It circulation.
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Leonard Bernstein stated visitors have complained about being
awakened at 6:30 a.m. or 7:00 a.m. by garbage trucks. People
like to sleep in when they are on vacation and consideration
should be given to tourists that visit the City.
Charlie Cattaneo stated based on the City's Noise Ordinance,
noise is allowed to start at 7:00 a.m., which includes
construction and deliveries. He said fishermen go out fishing at
4:30 a.m., and they make a lot of noise. Mr. Cattaneo stated
8:00 a.m. is not a reasonable pick-up time.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
Council concurred that 7:00 a.m. is a fair compromise for garbage
pick-up.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved to have Ordinance No. 441
read by title and number. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Anderson and unanimously carried. (5-0)
City Administrator Dave Howell read Ordinance No. 441 by title
and number.
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Mayor Yates requested an amendment be made to the ordinance so it
covers the entire City; then return to Council for approval of
introduction and first reading.
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved to rescind the motion for first
reading of Ordinance No. 441. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Unger and unanimously carried. (5-0)
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 CONSIDERATION OF REPLACEMENT OF HARBOR OFFICE BUILDING
This item was continued to the January 9, 1995 City Council
meeting.
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 REQUEST TO SET DATE FOR COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
Council scheduled the Community Workshop for Wednesday, January
18, 1995 at 6:00 p.m. in the Veteran's Memorial Building.
C-2 CONSIDERATION OF CONSOLIDATION OF ADVISORY BOARDS AND
RESOLUTION NO. 125-94 APPROVING EXTENSION OF THE EXPIRATION
DATES OF COMMISSIONS AND ADVISORY BOARDS
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council approve Resolution
No. 125-94 approving the extension of the expiration
dates of commissions and advisory boards to January 31,
1995. The motion was seconded by Mayor Yates and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
Further discussion on the consideration of consolidation of
commissions and advisory boards was continued to the next City
Council meeting of January 9, 1995.
C-3 SET DATES TO INTERVIEW APPLICANTS FOR COMMISSION/ADVISORY
BOARDS
This item was continued to the January 9, 1995 City Council
meeting.
C-4 CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL DISCRETIONARY APPOINTMENTS
This item was continued to the January 9, 1995 City Council
meeting.
C-5 CONSIDERATION OF INSTALLATION OF WEATHER WARNING FLAGS AT
NORTH T-PIER AND RELATED CITY POLICY
• This item was continued to the January 9, 1995 City Council
meeting.
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F. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved
The motion was seconded by
unanimously carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 11:27 p.m.
Recorded by:
Bridgett Bauer
City Clerk
the meeting be adjourned.
Councilmember Crotzer and
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City Council Agenda
Mission Statement
The City of Morro Bay is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the quality of life. The City shall
be committed to this purpose and will provide a level of municipal service and safety consistent with
and responsive to the needs of the public.
PUBLIC SESSION - DECEMBER 6, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
209 SURF ST., MORRO BAY, CA
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - VFW POST 11097
PRESENTATION OF COLORS - BOY SCOUTS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - Members of the audience wishing to address the
Council on City business matters (other than Public Hearings items under
Section D) may do so at this time. When recognized by the Mayor, please come
forward to the podium and state your name and address for the record.
Comments should be limited to three minutes.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the
•following actions are approved without discussion.
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A-1 RESOLUTION NO. RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD
ON NOVEMBER 8, 1994, AND DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 REMARKS BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
C-2 PRESENTATION TO COUNCILMEMBERS LUNA AND MULLEN
C-3 OATH OF OFFICE TO MAYOR WILLIAM YATES AND COUNCILMEMBERS ANDERSON ANC
NOVAK, AND PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION
C-4 REMARKS BY MAYOR AND NEW CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
C-5 SELECTION OF VICE MAYOR (ONE YEAR TERM)
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS REPORTS & APPEARANCES - NONE
F. ADJOURNMENT
RECEPTION FOLLOWING
COPIES OF STAFF REPORTS OR OTHER PUBLIC DOCUMENTATION RELATING TO EACH ITEM OF BUSINESS REFERRED TO ON THIS AGENDA ARE ON FILE II
THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AND AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AND REPRODUCTION AT COST.
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN A CITY MEETING, PLEASI
CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING TO INSURE THAT REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE T(
CONTACT
ACCESSIBILITY TO THE MEETING.
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• NOT = C E O F SPEC = AL MEET = NG
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the Morro Bay
City Council is hereby called to be held on Tuesday, December 6,
1994 at 6:00 p.m. in the Morro Bay Veterans' Memorial Building, 209
Surf Street, Morro Bay, California.
Said Special Meeting shall be for the purpose of adopting the
official canvass of the November 8, 1994 General Municipal Election
and installing the Newly -Elected Mayor and City Councilmembers.
DATED: November 29, 1994
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VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Yates
Colby Crotzer
Ben Luna
Susan Mullen
Ahnawake Unger
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Dave Howell
David Hunt
Rick Algert
Bill Boucher
Bridgett Davis
Don Funk
Jeff Jones
Joe Loven
Andrea Lueker
MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Administrator
City Attorney
Harbor Director
Public Works Director
City Clerk
Community Development Director
Fire Chief
Police Chief
Recreation & Parks Director
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/PRESENTATION OF COLORS
Jo L. Merriman led the Pledge of Allegiance; Colors presented by
the Boy Scouts.
PUBLIC COMMENT - None.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council,
the following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 RESOLUTION NO. 119-94 RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 1994, AND- DECLARING
THE RESULTS THEREOF
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve Resolution No.
119-94 reciting the fact of the General Municipal
Election held in the City of Morro Bay on the 8th day
of November, 1994; declaring the results thereof, and
such other matters as are provided by law. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Unger and unanimously
carried. (5-0)
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• B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE.
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 REMARKS BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
C-2 PRESENTATION TO COUNCILMEMBERS LUNA AND MULLEN
Mayor Yates presented a plaque of appreciation to Councilmember
Luna.
Councilmember Luna thanked the City for the experience of serving
on the Council. The accomplishments he is most proud of are the
Creekside Shopping Center, the Cypress Plaza Shopping Center, and
the trolley.
Mayor Yates presented a plaque of appreciation to Councilmember
Mullen.
Councilmember Mullen stated is was a pleasure working with the
Council; however, she will enjoy her freedom.
C-3 OATH OF OFFICE TO MAYOR WILL YATES AND COUNCILMEMBERS
ANDERSON AND NOVAK, AND PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF
• ELECTION
City Clerk, Bridgett Bauer, delivered the Oath of Office to Mayor
Yates, Councilmember Anderson, and Councilmember Novak. Ms.
Bauer then presented Certificates of Election to the newly -
elected Council.
C-4 REMARKS BY MAYOR AND NEW CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
Mayor Yates stated he is looking forward to serving another term
as mayor. He thanked his wife, family, and Lynn McLernon for
their support during the campaign.
Councilmember Anderson stated it is good to be back on the
Council. He thanked his wife and family for their support in
running for Council. Councilmember Anderson said he is looking
forward to working hard and serving the City.
Councilmember Novak stated she is looking forward to working for
the City.
C-5 SELECTION OF VICE MAYOR (ONE YEAR TERM)
MOTION: Councilmember Novak moved Council appoint Councilmember
Unger as Vice Mayor for the term of one year. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Anderson and
• unanimously carried. (5-0)
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• D. PUBLIC HEARINGS. REPORTS & APPEARANCES - NONE.
F. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Anderson and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Recorded by:
BridgeetBauer
City Clerk
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City of Morro Bay
City Council Agenda
Mission Statement
The City of Mono Bay is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the quality of life. The City shall
be committed to this purpose and will provide a level of municipal service and safety consistent with
and responsive to the needs of the public.
PUBLIC SESSION - NOVEMBER 28, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
209 SURF ST., MORRO BAY, CA
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - VFW POST 11097
LIGHTEN UP
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - Members of the audience wishing to address the
Council on City business matters (other than Public Hearings items under
Section D) may do so at this time. When recognized by the Mayor, please
come forward to the podium and state your name and address for the record.
_Comments should be limited to three minutes.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the
following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 24, 1994
A-2 STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS - OCTOBER 1994
A-3 EXPENDITURE REPORT - OCTOBER 1994
A-4 WATER SUPPLY STATUS REPORT
A-5 NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF PACIFIC STREET OVERLAY (PW 94-03)
A-6 RESOLUTION NO. 114-94: IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND OFFERS OF DEDICATION
OF CYPRESS PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER
A-7 RESOLUTION NO. 113-94: PARKING PROHIBITION - PINEY WAY (EXTENSION) AND
QUINTANA ROAD
A-8 RESOLUTION NO. 112-94: INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS ON PINEY WAY
NO-9 RECOMMENDATION FOR CHANGES IN PEG ACCESS SUMMARY OF RULES
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0-10 RESOLUTION NO. 111-94: INTER -COMPANY REORGANIZATION OF SONIC CABLE TV
A-11 AGREEMENT FOR MUTUAL AID FIRE PROTECTION WITH SOUTH BAY FIRE DEPT.
A-12 RESOLUTION NO. 116-94 IN SUPPORT OF BIKE PATH FROM CAYUCOS TO MORRO
BAY
A-13 REJECTION OF CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY; (MURPHY)
A-14 RESOLUTION NO. 115-94 AUTHORIZING CITY ATTORNEY TO SIGN SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT; (CITY OF MORRO BAY V. PRICE)
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 DISCUSSION OF FAST FOOD DRIVE-THRU AT CYPRESS PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER
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COPIES OF STAFF REPORTS OR OTHER PUBLIC DOCUMENTATION
RELATING TO EACH ITEM OF BUSINESS REFERRED TO ON THIS
AGENDA ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AND
AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AND REPRODUCTION AT
COST.
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT,
IF YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN A CITY
MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT
LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING TO INSURE THAT
REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE TO PROVIDE
ACCESSIBILITY TO THE MEETING.
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VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Yates
Mayor
Colby Crotzer
Councilmember
Ben Luna
Councilmember
Susan Mullen
Councilmember
Ahnawake Unger
Councilmember
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Dave Howell
City Administrator
David Hunt
City Attorney
Bill Boucher
Public works Director
Bridgett Davis
City Clerk
Don Funk
Community Development Director
Jeff Jones
Fire Chief
Joe Loven
Police Chief
• Jo L. Merriman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LIGHTEN UP
Cathy Novak presented the "Lighten Up" this evening.
MAYOR'S REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Yates made the following announcements:
♦ The bid openings for new commercial slips at Tidelands Park
and new handrail at Anchor Park will be on Thursday,
December 1, 1994;
♦ The Fire Department completed a Spanish version of a fire
safety prevention brochure to be distributed to local
schools;
♦ The Community Development Department is completing the
Precise Plan for the Roller Hockey Arena and other Park and
Recreation projects which should be completed in March or
April 1995;
♦ The Senior Citizens of Morro Bay continue to support the
recreation youth programs by donating $50 per month for
equipment purchases, and also donated $1,000 for the youth
scholarship program.
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• PUBLIC COMMENT
Jo L. Merriman expressed his support of having a McDonald's
Drive-Thru in Morro Bay.
Leabah Winter expressed her gratitude to Councilmembers Luna and
Mullen for their efforts while serving on the City Council.
Linda Merrill also thanked Councilmembers Luna and Mullen for
their efforts in making Morro Bay a better place to live.
Roger Ewing addressed Item C-1 (Discussion of Fast Food Drive-
Thru at Cypress Plaza Shopping Center) stating any further action
to be considered on this issue is futile, costly and embarrassing
to the City. He also expressed his gratitude to Councilmembers
Luna and Mullen for four years of sincere dedication and service
to the City.
DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Luna requested the following issues brought up from
the suggestion box be tracked for the new City Council: 1) dog
doo around the City; 2) subsidized water rates for seniors; and
3) relocating the handicap parking area in front of City Hall to
• Shasta Street.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council,
the following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 24,
1994
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve the minutes for the
regular meeting of October 24, 1994.
A-2 STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS - OCTOBER 1994
Mr. Howell recommended Council accept the report for file.
A-3 EXPENDITURE REPORT - OCTOBER 1994
Mr. Howell recommended Council accept the report for file.
A-4 WATER SUPPLY STATUS REPORT
Mr. Howell recommended Council accept the report for file.
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• A-5 NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF PACIFIC STREET OVERLAY (PW 94-03)
Mr. Howell recommended Council accept the project as completed on
behalf of the public and authorize the City Clerk to file the
Notice of Completion.
A-6 RESOLUTION NO. 114-94: IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND OFFERS OF
DEDICATION OF CYPRESS PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve Resolution No. 114-94
accepting the improvement agreement, granting of entrance and
sign easements from Piney Way by the City, and Offer of
Dedication by Cypress Plaza Shopping Center for water and sewer
easements and by St. Timothy's Church to facilitate the extension
of Piney Way to Kennedy Way.
A-7 RESOLUTION NO. 113-94: PARKING PROHIBITION - PINEY WAY
(EXTENSION) AND QUINTANA ROAD
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve Resolution No. 113-94
prohibiting on -street parking along portions of Quintana Road,
Piney Way and Kennedy Way.
A-8 RESOLUTION NO. 112-94: INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGNS ON PINEY
• WAY
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve Resolution No. 112-94
authorizing the designation of a four-way stop intersection at
Harbor Street and Piney Way and installation of a stop sign on
Piney Way at Kennedy Way.
A-9 RECOMMENDATION FOR CHANGES IN PEG ACCESS SUMMARY OF RULES
Mr. Howell recommended Council direct the Public Works Department
to communicate the proposed changes to Sonic Cable Television
regarding its 1994 PEG Access Summary of Rules.
A-10 RESOLUTION NO. 111-94: INTER -COMPANY REORGANIZATION OF SONIC
CABLE TV
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve Resolution No. 111-94
consenting to the assignment of a non-exclusive cable television
franchise from Sonic Cable Leasing Corporation to Sonic Cable
Television of San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo.
A-11 AGREEMENT FOR MUTUAL AID FIRE PROTECTION WITH SOUTH BAY FIRE
DEPARTMENT
Mr. Howell recommended Council authorize the Mayor to sign an
agreement with the County of San Luis Obispo, Service Area No. 9,
Zone B (South Bay Fire District) to re-establish an agreement for
the provision of Mutual Fire Protection Aid.
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A-12 RESOLUTION NO. 116-94 IN SUPPORT OF BIKE PATH FROM CAYUCOS
TO MORRO BAY
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve Resolution No. 116-94 in
support of the Cayucos Bike Path Committee's goal of establishing
a bike and pedestrian path between the communities of Morro Bay
and Cayucos.
A-13 REJECTION OF CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY; (MURPHY)
Mr. Howell recommended Council reject the claims filed by Alfred
W. Murphy.
A-14 RESOLUTION NO. 115-94 AUTHORIZING CITY ATTORNEY TO SIGN
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT; (CITY OF MORRO BAY V. PRICE)
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve Resolution No. 115-94
authorizing the City Attorney to sign the settlement agreement in
the Case of City of Morro Bay v. Price; San Luis Obispo County
Superior Court Case No. 67297.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve the Consent
Calendar. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
is
Unger and unanimously carried. (5-0)
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
C. NEW B
C-1 DISCUSSION OF FAST FOOD DRIVE-THRU AT CYPRESS PLAZA SHOPPING
CENTER
Councilmember Unger stated her intent of bringing this item
before Council was not to stop McDonald's from coming to Morro
Bay; however, to clarify Planning Commission's interpretation of
their approval of the fast food restaurant. Councilmember Unger
requested input from the following Planning Commissioners:
Commissioner Melvin stated, based on his recollection, the
Planning Commission did not specifically discuss a "drive-thru"
fast food restaurant. Prior to the first public hearing in
September, Mr. Halferty met with Commissioner Maltby and himself,
and they indicated to Mr. Halferty their concerns with a drive-
thru restaurant. Based on Commissioner Melvin's recollection,
Mr. Halferty indicated the drive-thru portion of the restaurant
would not be included in the plan. Commissioner Melvin stated he
does not feel staff misled the Commission regarding this complex
issue.
Commissioner Reasor stated he and Commissioner Smith also met
with Mr. Halferty regarding the Cypress Plaza Shopping Center.
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• He said Mr. Halferty stated the drive-thru could be removed from
the restaurant. Commissioner Reasor stated during Planning
Commission discussions of the shopping center, he does not recall
approving a "drive-thru" restaurant.
Commissioner Peters agreed with Commissioners Melvin and Reasor
that she does not recall approving a "drive-thru" restaurant.
She said the approval of the project was being considered at the
same time the Von's Corporation was appealing the approval of a
project without the full water equivalencies. Commissioner
Peters stated she asked Mr. Halferty since the project did not
have the required water equivalencies to approve a fast food
restaurant, is it part of the project being considered at that
time? Mr. Halferty responded it was not presently being
considered.
Mayor Yates stated it was clear to him Council's approval of the
project included a fast food drive-thru restaurant.
Councilmember Luna stated it was clear in the January 25, 1993
staff report that the project included a fast food drive-thru
restaurant. He said one reason why this issue did not surface as
a topic of debate was because Council's intent was to consider
the appeals filed on the project. He said to appeal any decisions
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at this point would be fruitless.
Councilmember Crotzer stated since this project received its
final approval through the appeal process, he assumed Council
would revisit the peripheral buildings other than the two major
businesses. He requested staff take the initiative to bring
forward what might be perceived as an issue with future projects.
Councilmember Crotzer echoed Commissioner Reasor's belief that it
was strange that Council did not know it was voting for a drive-
thru restaurant. He explained that he felt Council did a good
job debating all controversial issues, and that this received no
discussion. He stated this Council debates all the issues very
well, and if there was a fast food drive-thru on the agenda, he
feels it would have been discussed. He asked why it was not
discussed?
Councilmember Unger stated she felt staff should have been
cognizant of Council's wishes and special interests, such as
environmental concerns, and should have brought the issue of the
drive-thru forward. She added when six out of ten officials miss
an issue as important as this one, something is wrong. She
stated staff should strive for consistent vocabulary in staff
reports which would make the Council's representation of its
constituents easier to accomplish.
• No action was taken on this item.
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• D. PUBLIC HEARINGS,_ REPORTS & APPEARANCES - NONE
F. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved the meeting be adjourned. The
motion was seconded by Mayor Yates and unanimously
carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Recorded by:
Bri�auer
City Clerk
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City- of Morro Bay
City Council Agenda
Mission Statement
The City of Morro Bay is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the quality of life. The City shall
be committed to this purpose and will provide a level of municipal service and safety consistent with
and responsive to the needs of the public.
REGULAR MEETING - NOVEMBER 14, 1994; 5:15 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION - NOVEMBER 14, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:15 P.M.
595 HARBOR ST., MORRO BAY, CA
E-1 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A), PENDING LITIGATION
City of Morro Bay v. Price, San Luis Obispo Superior Court Case No.
CV 67297.
E-2 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8, REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
Instructing City's real property negotiator regarding the price and
terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real
property as to one parcel.
PUBLIC SESSION - NOVEMBER 14, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
209 SURF ST., MORRO BAY, CA
&OLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - VFW POST 11097
LIGHTEN UP
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - Members of the audience wishing to address the
Council on City business matters (other than Public Hearings items under
Section D) may do so at this time. When recognized by the Mayor, please come
forward to the podium and state your name and address for the record.
Comments should be limited to three minutes.
COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the
following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 21, 1994 AND THE REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 10,
1994
A-2 RESOLUTION NO. 105-94 AUTHORIZING REVISION OF THE MORRO BAY MUNICIPAL
CODE AD -HOC COMMITTEE'S SCOPE OF WORK
40A-3 RESOLUTION NO. 110-94 APPROVING INTERIM LEASE AGREEMENT FOR LEASE SITES
93-95/93W-95W (901 EMBARCADERO)
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0-4 RESOLUTION NO. 108-94 IN SUPPORT OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENT'S RESOLUTION NO. 94-19 (STATE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
SHORTFALL)
A-5 RESOLUTION NO. 109-94 AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF EXISTING COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT REGARDING THE USE OF MORTGAGE CREDIT CERTIFICATES IN THE
CITY OF MORRO BAY AND AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR ADDITIONAL MCC
AUTHORITY
A-6 RESOLUTION NO. 104-94 APPROVING, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING EXECUTION
OF LEASE AND OPTION TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT NO. 1994-1 FOR THE
REFINANCING OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER, AND RELATED DOCUMENTS AND
AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL ACTION
A-7 DECLARATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY (SALE OF VEHICLE #1876)
A-8 PROCLAMATION TO ADOPT POLICIES THAT SUPPORT CLEAN AND SOBER LIFESTYLES
AND DRUG -FREE WORK ENVIRONMENTS
A-9 PROCLAMATION ACKNOWLEDGING THE EL PASO DE LOS ROBLES SCUBA TEAM CLEAN-
UP EFFORTS IN MORRO BAY
A-10 AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR ADVISORY BOARD VACANCIES
11 REJECTION OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY; (HENDRICKSON)
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 CONSIDERATION OF PARTIAL FEE WAIVER FOR THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
SYMPHONY
C-2 CONSIDERATION OF PROVIDING DIAL -A -RIDE BROCHURES IN SPANISH
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS REPORTS & APPEARANCES
D-1 RESOLUTION NO. 106-94 AMENDING DEL MAR PARK MASTER PLAN AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 42-88 (CONCEPT PLAN)/COASTAL DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT NO. 83-88
D-2 CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN
D-3 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DRAFT MAJOR VEGETATION REMOVAL, REPLACEMENT
AND PROTECTION GUIDELINES - CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 12, 1994
F. ADJOURNMENT
COPIES OF STAFF REPORTS OR OTHER PUBLIC DOCUNENTATION RELATING TO EACH ITEM OF BUSINESS REFERRED TO ON THIS AGENDA
ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AND AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AND REPRODUCTION AT COST.
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REGULAR MEETING - NOVEMBER 14, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
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PRESENT: Mayor Yates
Colby Crotzer
Ben Luna
Ahnawake Unger
ABSENT: Susan Mullen
STAFF: Dave Howell
David Hunt
Dolores Dahlin
Joe Loven
Rick Algert
Andrea Lueker
Donald Funk
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Administrator
City Attorney
Deputy City Clerk
Police Chief
Harbor Director
Recreation & Parks Director
Community Development Director
Jo L. Merriman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LIGHTEN UP was presented by Ed McCracken this evening.
MAYOR'S REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
* Announced that Payless Drugs will open officially on Friday,
November 25th at 7:00 a.m. and stated the public was
invited to this event.
* Albertson's are scheduled to open before January 15th.
* Boat parade and Christmas Tree lighting will be held
December 3rd.
* December 6th the new Council will be sworn in.
* Stated the search for the new Finance Director progressing
very well.
* Water Management Plan and the desal permits will be heard by
the Coastal Commission during the week of December 12.
* Commended the Police Department for their efforts regarding
drug dealing in Morro Bay, particularly near the elementary
school.
* Stated on Election Day 17 riders took advantage of the free
dial -a -ride to their polling places.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mary Phillips asked the City to clarify the budget as per an
• article in the Telegram -Tribune.
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J. L. Merriman asked about the renovation of Veteran's Hall;
stated the City was behind schedule.
Mrs. George read a prepared statement regarding Item A-3 on the
Consent Calendar of this meeting.
DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Luna asked for discussion regarding Municipal Code
Sect. 8.16.190 referring to the contract with the Morro Bay
Garbage Company's pick-up times. Stated complaints have been
received from some of the motels.
Councilmember Unger stated she was told that Rock Solid Recycling
made periodic reports to the City and asked to have Rock Solid
Recycling make a public report to the City at a Council meeting.
Councilmember Unger also asked to reagendize the idea of the fast
food drive thru on Quintana Road.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
• Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council,
the following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 City Council Minutes for the joint Planning Commission/City
Council meeting of September 21, 1994 and the Regular
Meeting of October 10, 1994.
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve the minutes for the joint
Planning Commission/City Council meeting and the Regular Meeting
October 10, 1994.
A-2 Resolution No. 105-94 authorizing revision of the Morro Bay
Municipal Code Ad -Hoc Committee's scope of work.
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve Resolution No., 105-94.
A-3 Resolution No. 110-94 approving interim lease agreement for
least site 93-95/93W-95W (901 Embarcadero).
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve Resolution No. 110-94.
A-4 Resolution No. 108-94 in support of San Luis Obispo Council
of Government's resolution No. 94-19 (State Transportation
funding shortfall).
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve Resolution No. 108-94.
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A-5 Resolution No. 109-94 authorizing extension of existing
cooperative agreement regarding the use of Mortgage credit
certificates in the City of Morro Bay and authorizing
application for additional MCC authority.
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve Resolution No. 109-94.
A-6 Resolution No. 104-94 authorizing and directing execution of
lease and option to purchase agreement No. 1994-1 for the
refinancing of the Community Center, and related documents
and authorizing official action.
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve Resolution No. 104-94.
A-7 Declaration of surplus property (Sale of Vehicle #1876).
Mr. Howell recommended Council declare stated property surplus.
A-8 Proclamation to adopt policies that support clean and sober
lifestyles and drug -free work environment.
• Mr. Howell recommended Council adopt policies and supporting
clean and sober lifestyles and drug free work environment.
A-9 Proclamation acknowledging the E1 Paso de Los Robles scuba
team clean-up efforts in Morro Bay.
Mr. Howell recommended a proclamation acknowledging the E1 Paso
de Robles scuba team.
A-10 Authorization to advertise for Advisory Board vacancies.
Mr. Howell recommended Council give authorization to advertise
for above Advisory Boards.
A-11 Rejection of Claim for damages against the City;
(Hendrickson)
Mr. Howell recommended Council reject claim.
Councilmember Luna requested Items A-2 and A-7 be pulled for
discussion.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council approve the Consent
Calendar with the exception of Items A-2 and A-7. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Crotzer and
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A-2 Resolution No. 105-94 authorizing revision of the Morro Bay
Municipal Code Ad -Hoc Committee's scope of work.
Councilmember Luna questioned wording in the second section of
the Resolution and the direction the Council is giving to the MC
Ad Hoc Committee. Commented on a sentence which reads "the
entire code will be subject to review" and asked for
clarification regarding Chapters 16 and 17. Wanted assurance
that these chapters were not going to be reviewed for purposes of
rewriting; only for continuity of language and definitions.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve Resolution No.
105-94 with the understanding that Chapters 16 and 17
would be reviewed for continuity of language and
definitions only. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Unger and unanimously carried. (4-0)
A-7 Declaration of Surplus Property
Councilmember Luna asked rather than sending this equipment to
auction could it be donated to a local organization such as the
•high school, boys school, Achievement House, etc. to be used as a
project.
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Mr. Howell stated staff could research the State Purchasing Law
and determine whether or not government property government
property can be disposed of in this manner.
It was the consensus of the Council to have staff research the
alternative of donating the property to an appropriate non-profit
organization, if legal, and continue to another meeting.
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NONE
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 CONSIDERATION OF PARTIAL FEE WAIVER FOR THE SAN LUIS OBISPO
COUNTY SYMPHONY
Staff gave an overview of the request from the San Luis Obispo
County for a partial fee waiver. Stated that last year the City
granted a fee waiver of $150 to the symphony. This year the
rental fee is approximately $430 and stated staff has provided
three options for Council consideration: (1) is waiver of the
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$150; (2) is waiver of the rental fee for the evening; (3) no fee
waiver.
Members of the Council inquired about previous fee waivers and
staff replied that fee waiver was given in 1993 but not prior to
that year. Staff added that it was a policy not to recommend fee
waivers on a general basis.
Councilmember Unger stated she was always in favor of bringing
music to the City. Thought anything the City can do to further
interest in music is needed and should be done.
Councilmember Luna stated he had a difficult time supporting the
waiver. Said a policy for fee waivers should be consistent.
Mayor Yates stated he could probably be supportive of this
waiver.
Michael Novak, Music Director of the Symphony, presented his
thoughts of why the request was being made. Stated he would like
• to work with the Council on ideas because the music that is
available is performed by people who live here.
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MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved to approve the waiver
requested of $150 resulting in a charge of approxi-
mately $280. The motion was seconded by Mayor Yates.
Councilmember Luna stated he would vote "no" on this item because
of his concern about the consistency of this action being applied
to other community groups.
Councilmember Crotzer commented that he would support the motion
as it seems like some compensation for all the positive things
donated by the symphony orchestra to the City.
Motion carried 3-1
C-2 CONSIDERATION OF PROVIDING DIAL -A -RIDE BROCHURES IN SPANISH
Mr. Howell introduced this item and commented that the Welfare
Secretary for the Salvation Army, has requested in writing
brochures for Dial -A -Ride be available in Spanish to assist those
who were unable to read English. With your concurrence, these
could be made available.
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Councilmember Unger asked what the cost would be and was informed
that it would be minimal.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna motioned to have brochures printed
to provide Dial -A -Ride schedules in Spanish. Council -
member Luna seconded the motion and carried unanimously
(4-0) .
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS, REPORTS & APPEARANCES
D-1 RESOLUTION NO. 106-94 AMENDING DEL MAR PARK MASTER PLAN AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 42-88 (CONCEPT PLAN)/COASTAL
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 83-88
Mayor Yates interrupted the presentation because the Public
Hearings portion of the meeting was started prior to 7:30 and
there were citizens who were interested in this item but would
not be in attendance until 7:30. It was the Council's desire to
hear item D-2 and then return to item D-1.
• Andrea Lueker presented the master plan for Del Mar Park as well
as the overview of the project stating the area was earmarked for
4 lighted tennis courts and a racket ball court and commented
that to this point there have not been funds available.
Ms. Lueker stated after a number of meetings, the Recreation &
Parks Commission discussed adding a basketball court and a roller
hockey rink in place of 2 tennis courts and the racket ball
court.
Don Funk submitted the Planning Commission recommendations and
stated they are similar to those being presented tonight.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Lynda Merrill stated Mary Jane Pruitt could not be in attendance
and Lynda reported that Ms. Pruitt was in favor of the project.
Stated a lot of consideration has gone into the selection of this
location and agreed with the Planning Commission recommendations.
Eric Simpson, J. Kubiak, Josh Kubiak, A. Colveo, Shane Jared T.
Kunkle stated that they were in favor of the Del Mar Plan as they
needed a safe place to skate.
• Jared Gelander stated his approval of the court.
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Dave Wilson is in favor of the roller hockey rink and felt the
City needed this kind of facility.
Paul Sherrer, a roller hockey coach, stated the City needed these
kinds of facilities because there are so many children who need a
place for these kinds of activities.
Gregg Wilson, felt this is a great project and one which will
bring the Community together.
Linda Donnelly stated that she and her family were behind this
project and asked the Council for their support.
Theresa Simpson supported the project and asked Council to do
the same.
Jim Tucker stated the project sounds like a good idea and felt it
would be an asset for Morro Bay.
Mary Phillips felt it would be very good for the kids.
• Mayor closed the public hearing portion of this meeting and
brought back to the Council for comments.
Councilmember Unger asked if the letter received in opposition
was addressed by staff.
Council asked that all letters should be responded to in writing.
Councilmember Luna said "lets do it". Definitely feel there
needs to be something for the kids to do, supports the project.
Councilmember Crotzer stated that to see the project come this
far is very rewarding. To see the Community and business people
so responsive, is a wonderful thing for the City.
Mayor Yates agreed and supported the project from the beginning
and really pleased to see it come to a reality.
MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved to adopt and move forward
with Resolution 106-94. Motion seconded by Council -
member Unger and unanimously approved (4-0)
a D-2 CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN
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Mr. Funk summarized the Parking Management Plan and presented
some visuals showing the updates to this plan over the past few
years. Commented on the recommendations made by the Planning
Commission and stated there were several alternatives that were
not recommended: (1) They did not recommend the status quo; (2)
they did not agree with waiving parking requirements; (3) they
did not recommend multi -story parking garages. The following are
the Planning Commissions recommendations: (1) Maximize on -street
parking; (2) to provide municipal parking with shuttle service;
(3) implementation of the trolley & water taxi service; (4)
implement the low impact tourism measures and promote
alternatives to the automobile; (5) implementing traffic calming
techniques; (6) implementing measures to reduce air pollution and
energy use; (7) implement time restriction on on -street parking
spaces on the Embarcadero; (8) meters on street parking if time
restrictions didn't work; (9) restricting parking at Tidelands
boat launch ramp; (10) City standard space requirements be at
least 9 feet wide; and (11) reassess the parking in -lieu fees.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
• Ann Freeman offered her concern about narrowing the width of the
parking spaces.
Linda Donnelly objected to the recommendation of issuing permits
for boat ramp use.
Mary Phillips remarked about the handicap parking and stated the
City has been in violation of the law on the Embarcadero.
As there were no other comments, the hearing was closed.
Councilmember Luna asked about the use of the parking lot of the
Bank of America. Staff answered that B of A was approached but
there was no agreement because they did not have extra spaces.
Councilmember Luna referred to Page 18 of the staff report and
asked for clarification of the Parking Reduction section downtown
was referenced specifically. Staff stated that if there were
appropriate places other than downtown this type of proposal
could be used on the Embarcadero or North Main St.
Councilmember Unger asked if the Planning Commission did not make
input to the Budget in the past.
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Councilmember Crotzer stated the approach did not work for him.
As a resident of Morro Bay he did not feel there was a problem.
If you park a few blocks away and walk or ride a bicycle, there
is not a parking problem. Does not want to make a decision that
would preclude the City deciding that we do need something in the
future.
Mayor Yates stated that priorities should be set. As staff
pointed out the parking crises seems to be on the Embarcadero.
However, there were no solutions pointed out.
Councilmember Luna stated he did not see a large outlay of funds
at this time. This proposal is a "plan" and when the City adopts
this, the plan will not be implemented immediately and wanted to
emphasize the financial aspect should not stop the City going
ahead with the plan.
Councilmember Crotzer stated he made his remarks about not having
a parking problem in Morro Bay was to stimulate a discussion
among the Council. He stated he would like a brain storming
session even if its short.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna move to continue this item to the
January 23, 1995 meeting. Motioned was seconded by
Councilmember Crotzer and approved 3-1 (Councilmember
Unger dissenting)
F. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved the meeting be adjourned.
the motion was seconded by Councilmember Crotzer
and unanimously carried. (4-0)
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Recorded by:
Dolores Dahlin
Deputy City Clerk
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Mission Statement
The City of Morro Bay is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the quality of life. The City shall
be committed to this purpose and will provide a level of municipal service and safety consistent with
and responsive to the needs of the public.
REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 24, 1994; 5:15 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION - OCTOBER 24, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:15 P.M.
595 HARBOR ST., MORRO BAY, CA
E-1 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A), PENDING LITIGATION
City of Morro Bay v. Price, San Luis Obispo Superior Court Case No. CV
67297.
E-2 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957, PERSONNEL ISSUES
Discussions regarding personnel issues including one public employee
regarding possible discipline/release/evaluation.
E-3 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8, REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
Instructing City's real property negotiator regarding the price and
terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real
property as to three parcels.
PUBLIC SESSION - OCTOBER 24, 1994
• VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
209 SURF ST., MORRO BAY, CA
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - VFW POST 11097
LIGHTEN UP
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - Members of the audience wishing to address the
Council on City business matters (other than Public Hearings items under
Section D) may do so at this time. When recognized by the Mayor, please
come forward to the podium and state your name and address for the record.
Comments should be limited to three minutes.
COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the
following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 21, 1994, AND THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER
26, 1994
W.0-2 STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS - SEPTEMBER 1994
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A-4 WATER SUPPLY STATUS REPORT
A-5 NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF STREET RESTRIPING (PW 94-02)
A-6 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH CALIFORNIA DIVISION OF FORESTRY
FOR A SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION TREE PLANTING PROGRAM GRANT
A-7 STATUS REPORT ON EMERGENCY COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMITS ISSUED TO
CHEVRON PIPELINE COMPANY FOR MONITORING OF HYDROCARBON CONTAMINATION
A-8 DECLARATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
A-9 PROCLAMATION DECLARING NOVEMBER 1994 AS "HOSPICE MONTH"
A-10 RESOLUTION NO. 100-94 IN OPPOSITION OF PROPOSITION 188
A-11 RESOLUTION NO. 101-94 APPROVING REVISED BUILDING FEES
A-12 RESOLUTION NO. 102-94 REQUESTING VOLUNTARY POSTING REGARDING HAZARDS
OF SECOND-HAND SMOKE IN BARS
A-13 REJECTION OF CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY; (BLYTHE)
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE.
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C-1 REQUEST FOR FEE WAIVER FOR ALATEEN
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS. REPORTS & APPEARANCES
D-1 PRELIMINARY REPORT FROM REDEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE COMMITTEE
D-2 STATUS REPORT FROM MUNICIPAL CODE AD -HOC COMMITTEE
D-3 STATUS REPORT ON PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN
D-4 STATUS REPORT ON FRONT STREET/EMBARCADERO PARKING LOT PLAN
F. ADJOURNMENT
COPIES OF STAFF REPORTS OR OTHER PUBLIC DOCUMENTATION RELATING TO EACH ITEM OF BUSINESS REFERRED TO ON THIS
AGENDA ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AND AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AND REPRODUCTION AT
COST.
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN A
CITY MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING TO INSURE TEAT
REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBILITY TO THE MEETING.
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CLOSED SESSION - OCTOBER 24, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:00 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Yates Mayor
Colby Crotzer Councilmember
Ben Luna Councilmember
Susan Mullen Councilmember
ABSENT: Ahnawake Unger Councilmember
STAFF: Dave Howell City Administrator
David Hunt City Attorney
CLOSED SESSION
MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved the meeting be adjourned to
Closed Session. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried. (4-0)
Mayor Yates read the Closed Session statement.
• The meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 5:05 p.m. and returned
to regular session at 5:50 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
unanimously carried. (4-0)
The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 24, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Yates Mayor
Colby Crotzer Councilmember
Ben Luna Councilmember
Susan Mullen Councilmember
ABSENT: Ahnawake Unger Councilmember
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STAFF: Dave Howell
David Hunt
Rick Algert
Bill Boucher
Bridgett Davis
Don Funk
Jeff Jones
Joe Loven
Andrea Lueker
City Administrator
City Attorney
Harbor Director
Public Works Director
City Clerk
Community Development Director
Fire Chief
Police Chief
Recreation & Parks Director
Richard Haskett led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LIGHTEN UP
Police Chief Joe Loven presented the "Lighten Up" this evening.
MAYOR'S REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Yates reported federal appropriations were received for the
City's Harbor Improvement Project.
Councilmember Luna announced the Presbyterian Church donates food
and clothing through the "Good Neighbor Program" for those who
are in need. He encouraged residents to check out the program
and volunteer or donate if possible.
Councilmember Mullen requested the discussion of providing Dial -
A -Ride service to citizens on Election Day (November 8, 1994) be
added to tonight's New Business agenda (Item C-2).
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council add the discussion
of providing Dial -A -Ride service to citizens on
Election Day (November 8, 1994) to tonight's New
Business agenda (Item C-2). The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried. (4-0)
Councilmember Mullen requested the discussion of requesting Sonic
Cable to waive the two week notice to aire the Candidates Forum
before Election Day be added to tonight's New Business agenda
(Item C-3).
MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved Council add the discussion
of requesting Sonic Cable to waive the two week notice
to air the Candidates Forum before Election Day on
tonight's New Business agenda (Item C-3). The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Mullen and unanimously
carried. (4-0)
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• PUBLIC COMMENT
Mary Phillips addressed Council on State Water.
Leo Cooper invited Council to his presentation on Learning
Disabilities at Cuesta College on November 2, 1994 from 2:30 p.m.
to 3:30 p.m.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing to public comment.
DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Mullen requested a proclamation be agendized in
support of clean and sober lifestyles and drug -free work
environments.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council,
the following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 21, 1994, AND THE REGULAR
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 1994
• Mr. Howell recommended Council approve the minutes for the joint
City Council/Planning Commission meeting of September 21, 1994,
and the regular meeting of September 26, 1994.
A-2 STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS - SEPTEMBER 1994
Mr. Howell recommended Council accept the report for file.
A-3 EXPENDITURE REPORT - SEPTEMBER 1994
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve the report.
A-4 WATER SUPPLY STATUS REPORT
Mr. Howell recommended Council accept the report for file.
A-8 DECLARATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
Mr. Howell recommended Council declare the eight chairs from the
City Hall Conference Room as surplus property. It was further
recommended those chairs be donated to the "Together We Can"
Recovery Club in Grover Beach.
A-9 PROCLAMATION DECLARING NOVEMBER 1994 AS "HOSPICE MONTH"
• Mr. Howell recommended Council adopt the Proclamation declaring
November 1994 as "Hospice Month".
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A-10 RESOLUTION NO. 100-94 IN OPPOSITION OF PROPOSITION 188
Mr. Howell recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 100-94 in
opposition of Proposition 188.
A-11 RESOLUTION NO. 101-94 APPROVING REVISED BUILDING FEES
Mr. Howell recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 101-94
amending the 1994/95 Fiscal Year Rate Schedule to revise the
Planning and Building Department Master Fee Schedule.
A-12 RESOLUTION NO. 102-94 REQUESTING VOLUNTARY POSTING
HAZARDS OF SECOND-HAND SMOKE IN BARS
Mr. Howell recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 102-94
requesting bars and cocktail lounges to voluntarily post signs
warning patrons of the hazards of second hand smoke.
A-13 REJECTION OF CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY; (BLYTHE)
Mr. Howell recommended Council reject the claim submitted by Etta
Lou Blythe and authorize the City Clerk to send the appropriate
rejection letter.
• Mayor Yates pulled Item A-1 (minutes of September 21, 1994) and
Item A-10 from the Consent Calendar; Councilmember Crotzer pulled
Items A-1 (minutes of September 26, 1994), A-5, A-7 and A-11;
Councilmember Luna pulled Item A-12.
MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved Council approve the Consent
Calendar with the exception of Items A-1, A-5, A-7, A-
la, A-11, and A-12. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried. (4-0)
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 21, 1994, AND THE REGULAR
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 1994
Mayor Yates pulled the minutes of September 21, 1994 for
clarification and requested they be returned to the next
available City Council meeting.
Councilmember Crotzer pulled the minutes of September 26, 1994
for revision to Item D-2 (page 10) and asked that "State Water"
be changed to "water".
MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved Council approve Item A-1
(minutes of September 26, 1994) as amended. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Luna and carried
• unanimously. (4-0)
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• A-5 NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF STREET RESTRIPING (PW 94-02)
Councilmember Crotzer asked staff about the completion of the
restriping project and who will complete the bike lane
restriping? Public Works Director Bill Boucher responded the
restriping company will be returning to the City in January 1995
to do the restriping for Albertson's; at that time, the bike
lanes will be done within the budget.
MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved Council approve Item A-5.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
carried unanimously. (4-0)
A-7 STATUS REPORT ON EMERGENCY COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
ISSUED TO CHEVRON PIPELINE COMPANY FOR MONITORING OF
HYDROCARBON CONTAMINATION
Councilmember Crotzer asked staff for clarification regarding the
emergency Coastal Development Permit issued to Chevron Pipeline
Company. Community Development Director Funk responded Chevron
requested a permit to drill additional test wells from the
freeway to the beach so that an analysis could be performed for
leaks because there is a concern regarding possible petroleum
leaks in the creek and ocean area. Mr. Funk stated a Coastal
• Development Permit is required since the beach area is under the
jurisdiction of the State Coastal Commission and the freeway is
under the jurisdiction of the City.
MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved Council approve Item A-7.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
unanimously carried. (4-0)
A-10 RESOLUTION NO. 100-94 IN OPPOSITION OF PROPOSITION 188
Councilmember Crotzer addressed Proposition 188 stating it is
backed by the tobacco industry and would take away local control
and return it to the state. He added this proposition would
nullify ordinances such as the one in San Luis Obispo that bans
smoking in public areas. Councilmember Crotzer requested Council
support in opposing this proposition by adopting Resolution No.
100-94.
MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved Council approve Item A-10.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
carried with Mayor Yates voting no. (3-1)
A-11 RESOLUTION NO. 101-94 APPROVING REVISED BUILDING FEES
Councilmember Crotzer asked staff to clarify Item A-11 regarding
assessing hourly building fees. Mr. Funk responded the revision
• provides for an hourly fee when the City Attorney and City
Engineer are involved in a project's review.
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MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved Council approve Item A-11.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
unanimously carried. (4-0)
A-12 RESOLUTION NO. 102-94 REQUESTING VOLUNTARY POSTING REGARDING
HAZARDS OF SECOND-HAND SMOKE IN BARS
Councilmember Luna addressed the posting of placards in bars
regarding the hazards of second-hand smoke. He stated this is
not mandatory, but rather a request for businesses to act
responsibly. Councilmember Luna encouraged local business owners
to post the warning signs.
Councilmember Mullen stated the language on the notice is a
little weak and the sign needs some graphics or a border.
Councilmember Crotzer agreed with Councilmember Mullen about the
graphics, but thought the signs were a matter of courtesy.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve Item A-12.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Mullen and
unanimously carried. (4-0)
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE.
• C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 REQUEST FOR FEE WAIVER FOR ALATEEN
Recreation and Parks Director Andrea Lueker addressed Council on
the request from Alateen Self -Help Group for a fee waiver on the
use of the Veterans' Memorial Building resulting in approximately
$250 per year. Ms. Lueker recommended Council deny the fee
waiver.
Councilmember Luna stated his support of the concept of the
group; however, not agreeable to the fee waiver.
Councilmember Crotzer stated kids need support in this
therapeutic group; however, the fee is minimal and should be
paid.
Mayor Yates remarked that the group does not accept donations but
is basically asking Council for a donation in waiving fees.
MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved Council deny the fee waiver
for Alateen Self -Help Group. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Luna.
Councilmember Mullen said she does not support the motion because
• the fee is minimal and the City would not miss the money.
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• Councilmember Crotzer suggested the teenagers be brought under
Recreation and Parks as a club and then use scholarship money
from the foundation to subsidize the fee.
Councilmember Mullen asked if a decision could be postponed until
they could hear from an Alateen member at the next meeting.
Mayor Yates said he would like to proceed with a vote, but that
would not mean the group could not be helped.
Councilmember Crotzer said he did not want to subsidize the
teenagers or liberate them from the charge.
Councilmember Luna said he could not support the motion and
withdrew his second. He wanted dialogue at a City Council
meeting with an Alateen member in order to work out a solution.
VOTE: The motion failed 2-2 with Councilmember
Mullen and Councilmember Luna voting no.
(2-2)
MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved Council table this item to
the November 12, 1994 City Council meeting in order to
invite a representative from Alateen to be present to
• make a presentation before Council. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried.
(4-0)
C-2 DISCUSSION ON PROVIDING DIAL -A -RIDE SERVICE ON ELECTION DAY
(NOVEMBER 8, 1994)
Councilmember Mullen addressed the importance of providing
transportation to citizens on Election Day in order to vote.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council approve the free use
of Dial -A -Ride on Election Day (November 8, 1994), as
in the previous election, and to make it City policy so
that this process does not have to be repeated for
every election. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Crotzer.
Councilmember Luna asked about the response from the public
during the initiative election. Public Works Director Bill
Boucher responded that less than 10 people used the service and
that the quarter -page color ad cost $265.
Councilmember Crotzer stated the fact the City will provide free
transportation to the polls will become known and less
advertising will be required in the future. Councilmember
Crotzer said if people became familiar with the service, then
• advertising could be phased out in future years.
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• Councilmember Mullen stated the newspaper could be asked to put
the notice in as a public service instead of an ad.
Mayor Yates said he did not have a problem with subsidizing Dial -
A -Ride with $1 each way, but he did have a problem with $265
worth of advertising. Councilmember Mullen withdrew her
suggestion for advertising.
VOTE: The motion carried unanimously. (4-0)
C-3 DISCUSSION ON REQUESTING SONIC CABLE TO WAIVE TWO WEEK
NOTICE TO AIRE CANDIDATES FORUM BEFORE ELECTION DAY
Councilmember Mullen requested Council support a letter from the
City Council to Sonic Cable Television asking them to waive the
two -week requirement for public access, in order that a tape of
the October 26th Candidate's Night could be aired before the
election in a timely manner.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council direct staff to
prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature to Sonic
Cable Television requesting they waive the two -week
requirement for public access in order to allow the
airing of the League of Women Voters Candidate's Night
• in a timely manner before the election. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Crotzer and carried
unanimously. (4-0)
Mayor Yates called for a break at 8:15 p.m.; the meeting resumed
at 8:30 p.m.
D-1 PRELIMINARY REPORT FROM REDEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE COMMITTEE
Nick Mendoza, Chairman of the Redevelopment Task Force Committee,
reviewed and summarized the Committee's status report on
developing a Redevelopment Agency (RDA) in the City of Morro Bay.
He presented several slides and a video to the audience. Mr.
Mendoza stated the Committee recommends the Council form an RDA
under the following conditions:
1. The City must be committed to an education program designed
to inform the public;
2. The City should develop a long-range Capital Improvement
Program with attention given to the Destination 2000 goals;
3. The City must be willing to provide the start-up costs
required to legally establish the RDA.
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• 4. Formation of an RDA must include a responsible governing
body.
Mayor Yates thanked the committee for their hard work and clear
presentation.
Councilmember Mullen asked if County staff was approached for
their views? Community Development Director Don Funk responded
if this Council finds this is a viable option, then the various
agencies will be pursued.
Councilmember Crotzer asked if twenty years was the lifetime of
an RDA? Mr. Funk responded affirmative. He said targeted areas
are generally flat as far as development and tax revenue are
concerned; unless those areas are developed, there would not be
revenue generated for either the county or the state. He stated
after development, the county and school district would benefit
from the increased percentage of tax revenues.
Mayor Yates asked if the governing body of the RDA can be
separately elected from the City Council? Mr. Funk responded in
the affirmative; however, it is unusual and cumbersome and would
require a separate election process.
• Councilmember Mullen pointed out the City Council has control
over development plans for the City; thus, an RDA fits into the
overall responsibility.
Councilmember Luna stated property values tend to go up when an
area is incorporated into an RDA, even though there might be
concern from property owners in having their area identified as
blighted. Mr. Funk responded that creation of an RDA encourages
funding from lenders because it shows that a city cares about its
community.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing to public comment.
Sid Steinfeld asked if there would be a contract between the
agency coordinating the RDA and the City? He also asked how
citizens can monitor what should be done in a given time.
Mr. Funk responded that a group comprised of volunteers (PAC) is
required by law; that group would meet separately from the RDA
and would advise the City Council. Mr. Funk stated a preliminary
plan and an environmental document must be prepared; a final plan
is then drafted. The whole community would provide input for
that plan which usually consists of a detailed series of
directions or objectives and would also establish priorities and
time frames.
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Allen Peterson stated street and sidewalk maintenance need to be
addressed. He said he is opposed to forming another agency; the
City already has a maintenance department able to perform these
duties. Mr. Peterson added the proposal addresses landscaping,
and there is not enough water to take care of that problem. He
said the City should be using reclaimed water on city landscaped
areas.
Linda Merrill expressed her support for forming a RDA. She
addressed creative zoning. Mr. Funk stated an RDA can address
zoning requirements more creatively.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
Councilmember Mullen addressed the need for a consultant to form
an RDA.
Mr. Mendoza stated the Committee could meet to address the scope
of work and how much a consultant would cost.
Councilmember Luna said that he would volunteer to continue with
the group when his term on the Council is completed in the next
couple of months. He commented that it was a pleasure to work
with the group and thanked Mr. Funk and the planning staff for an
outstanding job. Councilmember Luna stated before they go too
far ahead, they need to bring in the community in order to gain
support and to find out how they will respond to an RDA. He said
this could be a unifying issue for the community; and added the
key will be education, as there are a lot of misconceptions
regarding RDAs.
Councilmember Mullen stated it is critical to have the consent of
the community.
No action was taken on this item.
D-2 STATUS REPORT FROM MUNICIPAL CODE AD -HOC COMMITTEE
Sid Steinfeld, Chairman of the Municipal Code Ad -Hoc Committee
reviewed the Committee's status report and recommended the
following:
1. The Committee review the entire code to ensure uniformity
and eliminate redundancies;
2. Add a chapter on dispute resolution;
3. The code be added to the City computer system.
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• Mr. Steinfeld also requested Council's approval to allow the
Committee to review Chapters 16 and 17 of the code. Mr. Funk
stated the Planning Commission will be reviewing these chapters
and it may be redundant for the Committee to also review them.
Mayor Yates stated the goal of the Committee is to have
consistency throughout. He pointed out that the Committee was
organizing everything but Chapters 16 and 17, which Community
Development is working on, and it would make sense to have the
same definitions apply throughout the code.
Mayor Yates asked what problems Mr. Funk anticipated? Mr. Funk
and City Attorney David Hunt responded the language changes would
result in code modifications and would require public hearings.
Mr. Funk said that this code is being broken down into two
phases; the first is going through City Council at this time; and
after that, it will go through the Coastal Commission; then it
will come back to Council.
Councilmember Crotzer stated it sounds like a scheduling issue;
it appears the Committee's goal is to consolidate definitions and
not change content. He said perhaps the code could be reviewed
by the Committee before it goes to the Coastal Commission.
• Councilmember Mullen stated she likes the idea of chapter
definitions and asked what would be the time frame on obtaining
them? Mr. Steinfeld responded a review could be accomplished in
a minimum of two weeks and a maximum of four weeks.
Councilmember Mullen asked when zoning discussions are scheduled?
Mr. Funk responded that the Parking Management Plan and
Waterfront Master Plan are ready to go; however, the zoning
ordinances will take longer.
Mayor Yates asked for the Committee to come back with a realistic
time frame. Mr. Steinfeld said they were mandated to finish by
March 3, 1995. Mayor Yates said Chapters 16 and 17 need to be
reviewed more quickly. Mr. Steinfeld said those chapters could
be finished sooner.
Councilmember Luna thought that streamlining all definitions in
one section was a good idea, because of the redundancy; at the
same time, there will be certain codes with unique definitions
that are not redundant throughout the code.
Mayor Yates said the charge of the Committee is to go over the
codes with a fine-tooth comb and rewrite the code in order to
eliminate redundancies.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment; there was none
. and public comment was closed.
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• Mayor Yates complimented the Committee for meeting weekly since
March and for putting a tremendous amount of effort into this
project.
Councilmember Crotzer said he would like to see the Committee do
the pagination and the consolidation of definitions before it
goes to the Coastal Commission. He said it makes sense for the
committee to do the entire code.
Councilmembers Luna and Mullen agreed with Councilmember Crotzer.
The consensus of Council was for the Committee to review Sections
16 and 17 of the code parallel to the Planning Commission's
review.
No action was taken on this item.
D-3 STATUS REPORT ON PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN
Community Development Director Funk reviewed the status report on
the Parking Management Plan and requested Council, after hearing
public comments, continue further discussion to the November 28,
1994 City Council meeting.
• Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Mary Phillips stated she would like Council to address
handicapped parking.
Dave Tope, owner of Happy Jacks, stated the sooner Council gets
on with solving the parking problems, the better it will be.
Ralph Gunther stated he realizes the need for some form of
traffic circulation control or parking on the Embarcadero. He
has a problem with time constraints, which will severely impact
two of his businesses on the Embarcadero. He hoped that
something could be done about parking on the central portion of
the Embarcadero without imposing time limits.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
Mayor Yates responded to Mr. Gunther's concerns by saying that
Council has been reluctant to institute restricted parking on the
Embarcadero. He said a letter has been sent to all business
owners requesting employees not park on the Embarcadero; the
response is that parking has improved greatly in the past couple
of weeks.
Mr. Funk stated handicapped parking had been addressed by the
Planning Commission.
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• Councilmember Luna addressed the time limitation on Embarcadero
parking. He said while there are valid concerns about time
constraints and regulated parking, the City and businesses would
benefit more if parking was dealt with more strictly than it is
now.
Mayor Yates asked if he meant that parking regulations are not
being enforced? Councilmember Luna responded parking is not
enforced often enough. He said there are problems on the
Embarcadero that need to be addressed with greater regulations
and restrictions.
Mayor Yates stated parking in -lieu fees are collected from
developers and nothing is ever done. He said the City should
provide parking and not place restrictions on tourists. Mayor
Yates said enforcement of current parking regulations is not the
answer.
Councilmember Luna stated he does not advocate enforcement as the
sole solution to the waterfront or downtown parking problem. He
said expanded parking is part of the solution.
Councilmember Mullen stated the Parking Management Plan should be
a priority because there are a lot of good ideas in the plan.
Is of
said Council needs to look at multiple lots and utilization
of the bluffs for parking.
Councilmember Crotzer agreed that he would like to review the
Parking Management Plan as soon as possible. He said the Harbor
Street parking lot is a good idea. He also stated he has never
had a parking problem on the Embarcadero; having people park four
blocks away from the aquarium is healthy.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council continue this item
to the November 14, 1994 City Council meeting. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
unanimously carried. (4-0)
D-4 STATUS REPORT ON FRONT STREET/EMBARCADERO PARKING LOT PLAN
Community Development Director Don Funk reviewed the status
report on the Front Street/Embarcadero Parking Lot Plan. He said
the parking lot schematic proposal, if acceptable, will be
presented to the Planning Commission and State Coastal Commission
for their review and approval.
Councilmember Mullen expressed concern with the pedestrian/bike
path stop on the west side of the Embarcadero.
Councilmember Crotzer asked how many parking places would be
. gained or lost in Phase Two of the plan? Mr. Funk responded a
few parallel parking places would be lost on the street, but
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those would be made up with other spaces. He said parking spaces
are not gained because of the establishment of pedestrian space;
however, improvements are accomplished without losing parking
spaces.
Mayor Yates questioned provisions for bus parking? Mr. Funk
responded the plan provides for loading and unloading of buses.
Councilmember Mullen asked about the proposed pedestrian and bike
path on Phase Two of the plan. Mr. Funk responded they would try
to work that out, possibly with the help of PG&E through their
property around the out -take plant.
Mayor Yates asked if ongoing maintenance for the pocket park had
been discussed? Mr. Funk responded the Planning Commission will
be discussing this issue in their review of the plan. He added
there is a landscape architect on staff that is knowledgeable
about drought -resistant plants.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing to public comment.
Cathy Novak expressed some concern with the proposed boardwalk
interfering with delivery truck traffic to the fish processing
areas and heavy equipment usage around the slips adjacent to the
South T-Pier. Mr. Funk responded the area had been designed with
the fishermen's access in mind. He said that area should not be
impacted, in fact, it should alleviate congestion because public
parking will be eliminated in that area.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing to public comment.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council direct staff to
prepare plans for review and approval of permits to
construct the Harbor Parking Lot with the caveat to
provide the walkway past the PG&E structure in Phase
Two of the plan. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried. (4-0)
F.
MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
unanimously carried. (4-0)
The meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
orded by (\�
Bridget Davis
City Clerk
City of Morro Bay
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Mission Statement
The City of Morro Bay is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the quality of life. The City shall
be committed to this purpose and will provide a level of municipal service and safety consistent with
and responsive to the needs of the public.
REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 10, 1994; 5:15 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION - OCTOBER 10, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:15 P.M.
595 HARBOR ST., MORRO BAY, CA
E-1 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A), PENDING LITIGATION
Status Report on all pending litigation
E-2 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957, PERSONNEL ISSUES
Discussions regarding personnel issues including two public employees
regarding discipline/release/evaluation
E-3 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8, REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
Instructing City's real property negotiator regarding the price and
terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real
property as to four parcels.
• PUBLIC SESSION - OCTOBER 10, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
209 SURF ST., MORRO BAY, CA
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - VFW POST 11097
LIGHTEN UP
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - Members of the audience wishing to address the
Council on City business matters (other than Public Hearings items under
Section D) may do so at this time. When recognized by the Mayor, please
come forward to the podium and state your name and address for the record.
Comments should be limited to three minutes.
COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the
following actions are approved without discussion.
-1 MINUTES OF JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER
21, 1994
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OF2 RESOLUTION NO. 96-94 IN OPPOSITION OF PROPOSITION 187
A-3 REQUEST FOR FEE WAIVER FOR CANDIDATES FORUM
A-4 RESOLUTION NO. 95-94: APPROVAL OF OFFER OF DEDICATION - 2198 MAIN
STREET
A-5 REJECTION OF CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY (TOGNAZZINI/OTERO)
A-6 PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 22-30, 1994 AS "RED RIBBON WEEK"
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 RECOMMENDATION FOR COMPLETION OF MIMOSA STREET ASSESSMENT DISTRICT;
RESOLUTION NO. 97-94 DECLARING THE FINAL AMOUNTS OF ASSESSMENTS
�1.
C-1 DISCUSSION ON HAZARDS OF SECOND-HAND SMOKE IN BARS
D-1 CONSIDERATION OF DRUG & ALCOHOL ADVISORY BOARD MASTER PLAN
D-2 REVIEW OF BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE REVISION
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• MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 10, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Yates
Colby Crotzer
Ben Luna
Susan Mullen
Ahnawake Unger
ABSENT: None
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
STAFF: Dave Howell
City Administrator
David Hunt
City Attorney
Rick Algert'
Harbor Director
Bill Boucher
Public Works Director
Dolores Dahlin
Secretary
Don Funk
Community Development Director
Joe Loven
Interim Police Chief
Andrea Lueker
Recreation & Parks Director
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Jo L. Merriman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LIGHTEN UP
Ed Biaggini presented the "lighten up" this evening.
MAYOR'S REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Yates reported that the City Council discussed the City Attorney's
contract in Closed Session and authorized an amendment to the City
Attorney's contract reducing the expenses billed to the City as costs under
the contract by motion and passed (5-0).
Councilmember Luna announced the local chapter of "Go Gangs Out" has
formed and the local chair is Ms. Linda Donnelly, who will be leading the
chapter set up.
Councilmember Unger announced she was on the Women's Forum at Cuesta
College and stated they were looking for women who would like to
participate.
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Councilmember Mullen reported on the Environmental Health Forum stating
it went very well and will be giving a full report to Council. Also stated that
Big Brothers and Big Sisters were officially forming and are looking for board
members and a clinical case worker.
Councilmember Crotzer asked the City Administrator to publish the basic
campaign laws and ethics to inform the public. It was the consensus of the
Council to ask the newspapers to do a story but no funds are to be expended
without Council approval.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Linda Merrill commented on her opposition to Prop 187 and the Council's
resolution to oppose the "Save our State" initiative.
Mary Phillips commended Bill Boucher on his suggested plan for obtaining
and guaranteeing water for the future in Morro Bay.
• Charles Palmer stated there were things he did not understand in the budget
and feels there are many errors that need to be corrected and the budget
revised accordingly.
Rodger Ewing complimented Harbor Festival committees and participants on
the success of the festival and also complimented and thanked the City
Council for their roll in allowing a block party as part of the Festival After
Dark program. Suggested that the Council initiate the possibility of
continuing this sort of entertainment more than just one night a year to
enhance our City as "tourist friendly."
Richard Orteo commented on an item appearing on the Consent Agenda
which involves a claim he has against the City. Stated he had no feedback
regarding this claim and was unaware it would be heard before the Council
this date.
M. Tornorso, California Legal Foundation, stated he supported the Council's
recommendation to oppose Proposition 187.
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DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Crotzer suggested the Council support a resolution in
opposition to Proposition 188, the RJ Reynolds backed initiative to allow
smoking in certain circumstances and overrides the bill signed by the
Governor.
A- CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the following
actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 MINUTES OF JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING MEETING OF
SEPTEMBER 21, 1994.
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve the minutes of September 21,
1994.
• A-2 RESOLUTION NO.96-94 IN OPPOSITION OF PROPOSITION 187
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve the Resolution.
A-3 REQUEST FOR FEE WAIVER FOR CANDIDATES FORUM
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve the Fee Waiver
A-4 RESOLUTION NO.95-94: APPROVAL OF OFFER OF DEDICA-
TION - 2198 MAIN STREET
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve Resolution 95-94
A-5 REJECTION OF CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY (TOGNAZZINE/
OTERO)
The Tognazzine claim had been pulled from the agenda and Mr. Howell
recommended Council approve rejection of the Otero claim.
A-6 PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 22-30, 1994 AS `RED
• RIBBON WEEK"
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Mr. Howell recommended approval of the `Red Ribbon Week" proclamation.
Councilmember Luna pulled Item A-2 and requested the opportunity to read
the resolution. Councilmember Mullen pulled Item A-1 and requested the
"Red Ribbon" proclamation be read.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council approve the Consent
Calendar with the exception of Items A-1 and A-2. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Crotzer and carried unanimously. (5-0)
A-1 MINUTES OF JOINT CITY COUNCILTI ANNING COMMISSION
MEETING OF SEPTEM 3ER 21, 1994
Councilmember Mullen asked that the minutes be returned to staff and
expanded as there were many things the Council requested and these
minutes do not reflect any of these requests.
A-2 RESOLUTION NO.96-94 IN OPPOSITION OF PROPOSITION 187
is Councilmember Luna read Resolution No. 96-94, "RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY, OPPOSING "SAVE OUR
STATE" INITIATIVE" in its entirety. Stated this was not a good initiative
for the State or the City of Morro Bay.
Motion: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve Item A-2, Resolu-
tion No. 96-94. Councilmember Crotzer seconded the motion.
Councilmember Crotzer stated the teachers opposition to this initiative as
well as they felt it inappropriate to be put in the position of policemen.
Councilmember Unger stated that one of the biggest problems facing the
nation is illegal immigrants not Latinos only but people from all countries.
Elaborated that it is not possible financially, historically, or foodwise that
the Country take care of the world unless our policies are changed..
However, this initiative would deprive children and battered wives of
medical care. Stated she would support this motion.
The motion carried unanimously. (5-0)
• A-6 PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 22-30, 1994 AS "RED
RIBBON WEEK"
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Mayor Yates read the proclamation in its entirety at the request of
Councilmember Mullen.
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 RECOMMENDATION FOR COMPLETION OF MIMOSA STREET
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT; RESOLUTION 97-94 DECLARING THE
FINAL AMOUNTS OF ASSESSMENT
Mr. Boucher, Director of Public Works, stated the history of this project has
been discussed and well documented. The recommendation being presented
is to put forth the warranty to the property owners of the district and the
financial impacts will be defined. This definition is that the assessments
will stay as they are and ask the Council to recommend moving forward to a
completion of the acquisition of the right-of-way.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved that Resolution 97-94 be adopted
and direct staff to complete dedication and acceptance of the
• Mimosa St. right-of-way and storm drainage easement. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger and unani-
mously carried. (5-0)
Mayor Yates called for a 5 minute break at 7:00 p.m. meeting resumed at
7:10 p.m.
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 DISCUSSION ON HAZARDS OF SECONDHAND SMOKE IN BARS
Councilmember Luna read a report on whether or not bars should be
required to post placards warning/notifying customers of potential health
hazard of second hand smoke. Stated the City of Morro Bay has taken a
position to allow the continuance of smoking in bars. This discussion is to
determine whether the City should require bars to post placards warning of
potential health risks of second hand smoke.
Councilmember Crotzer stated he is firmly behind this kind of ordinance.
Would support a placard in bars but would like to see banning cigarette
vending machines which are the main source of cigarettes for the teenagers.
• Would like to see an ordinance prohibiting advertising cigarettes within one
mile of schools.
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Councilmember Unger asked who would supply the placards.
Councilmember Luna stated it would be the business owner. Councilmember
Unger stated if the City passed this ordinance and supplied the sign she
would vote for this type of ordinance.
Councilmember Mullen asked who would police the bars and stated she did
not disagree with the program but is looking for enforcement and penalty
issues. Stated she supported the concept but item should be brought back for
public hearing.
Councilmember Unger addressed a member of the audience (Mr. Tope), a bar
owner, and asked his opinion of this discussion. He stated he did not see a
necessity in putting up a sign because of the many laws being passed in the
state. Councilmember Unger asked if it isn't mandatory and you don't have
to buy it, would you have objections of putting up the sign? Mr. Tope said he
would not have any objections to putting up a sign as long as it's small
enough.
• David Hunt asked if this would be a voluntary program or be made
enforceable and stated if it were enforceable a law would have to be written.
If it is voluntary, a resolution can be written, signs made and sent to the
various establishments.
Mayor Yates stated he did not have a problem with a voluntary program.
Councilmember Luna stated he was willing to try a voluntary program.
Councilmember Luna presented proposed language for a sign: "NOTICE --
THIS ESTABLISHMENT ALLOWS SMOKING -- SECOND HAND
SMOKE CONTAINS CARCINOGENS THAT MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO
YOUR HEALTH.
Two suggestions made be the Council were to take out the word "notice" and
"may be" .
Councilmember Mullen suggested that Councilmember Luna bring language
back to the Council in the form of a resolution at the next meeting.
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PUBLIC HEARING
D-1 CONSIDERATION OF DRUG & ALCOHOL ADVISORY BOARD
MASTER PLAN.
Councilmember Mullen stepped down for this portion of the public hearing
and Tom Sullivan the Chairman of the Master Plan Advisory Body on Drug
and Alcohol Prevention and Katrina Rosa the coordinator for the Master
Plan.
Mr. Sullivan gave an overview of the Drug and Alcohol abuse problems, the
Master Plan goals, and what services are available in the County and city.
Copies of the Master Plan were given to the Councilmembers and made
available for the public.
Dave Howell spoke about the environment in Morro Bay and stated the
statistics in drug and alcohol violations have been going down during the
• past five years, but the statistics don't take into account the related offenses
related to these violations. Noted there are no treatment centers in the
County where non-violent people can be treated.
Susan Mullen stated this was the fourth city in the county where the
presentation has been made on the Master Plan. Stated the Council would
be receiving a packet with the current plan including problem and solution
statements and asked the Council to look this document over, refer this
document to the Planning Commission for zoning advise, refer to the Police
Dept. and request the possible creation of a recovery center here in Morro
Bay.
Councilmember Unger asked if the feedback should be in writing or will a
meeting be scheduled?
Ms. Mullen said it could be done either way; or a letter could be sent from
the City Council incorporating the recommendations of the police
department, planning commission and the Council.
Councilmember Luna stated he would prefer a meeting for the purpose of
heightening public awareness.
• Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment; however, because no
one came forward, the comment period was closed.
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Mayor Yates commented that he also supported a recovery center in Morro
Bay and asked how this would be paid for.
Ms. Mullen stated that a workshop would probably be necessary to determine
the public interest. Didn't see the City being the "lead" on this, it would
have to be the Community to help create this type of organization.
Councilmember Luna asked if there would be grant funds available for
possibly these types of programs?
Councilmember Unger asked if churches, synagogues, etc. were contacted or
the merchants association or Chamber of Commerce for their opinions as it
directly affects business.
Ms. Mullen said nothing has been done in the City of Morro Bay to solicit
that kind of information. However, the churches have been very open and
• sponsor many of the anonymous groups. Thought that the concept of an open
workshop to discuss the problem and feedback from the various groups would
be helpful to both the Advisory Board and the City.
MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved to refer this document to the
City Administrator for distribution to the Police Department
and Planning Commission for their review. Seconded
by Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried. (5-0)
D-2 REVIEW OF BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE REVISION
Dave Howell introduced the concept of this item stating there was a request
to bring this back with some revision to the fees.
Don Funk, Planning Director, presented the discussion on this item stating
the fee schedule has been reviewed to see if the fees could be modified and if
they are appropriate.
Elizabeth Szwabowski defined the existing fees and how they have been
revised. Explained that Option 1 is to return to a 2% rule; now we have
2.5% times the valuation and Option 1 will reduce that to 2%.
Councilmember Mullen proposed tiering and that is shown in Option 2 which
• recommends that permit valuations from $0 to $300 thousand be a straight
2% fee; valuations over $300 thousand would be 2.5%.
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Councilmember Luna asked if the Option to return to the 2% fee is adopted
will there be refunds to those who already have paid the 2.5%.
Councilmember Mullen responded that this fee structure would be
retroactive to July 1, 1994 and "yes" there would be refunds.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment; as there was none, this
item was returned to Council.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved that Option 2 be adopted for the
building inspection and plan review fee and that it be retro-
active to July 1, 1994. The motion was seconded by Council -
member Crotzer and was unanimously carried. (5.0)
F. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Crotzer and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Rec ded By:
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Deputy City Clerk
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Mission Statement
The City of Morro Bay is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the quality of life. The City shall
be committed to this purpose and will provide a level of municipal service and safety consistent with
and responsive to the needs of the public.
REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 26, 1994; 5:15 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION - SEPTEMBER 26, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:15 P.M.
595 HARBOR ST., MORRO BAY, CA
E-1 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A), PENDING LITIGATION
♦ City of Morro Bay v. Price; San Luis Obispo Superior Court Case No.
67297
E-2 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(B)(2)(D), THREATENED LITIGATION
♦ Conference with legal counsel regarding threatened litigation (two
cases)
E-3 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957, PERSONNEL
♦ Discussion on personnel issues including one public employee regarding
discipline/release/evaluation
-4 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8, REAL PROPERTY
Instructing City's real property negotiator regarding the price and
terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real
property, announcements to be made at opening of meeting.
PUBLIC SESSION - SEPTEMBER 26, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
209 SURF ST., MORRO BAY, CA
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - VFW POST 11097
LIGHTEN UP
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - Members of the audience wishing to address the
Council on City business matters (other than Public Hearings items under
Section D) may do so at this time. When recognized by the Mayor, please
come forward to the podium and state your name and address for the record.
Comments should be limited to three minutes.
COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the
following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF JULY 25, 1994, AUGUST
8, 1994 AND SEPTEMBER 12, 1994
A-2 STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS - AUGUST 1994
A-3 EXPENDITURE REPORT - AUGUST 1994
A-4 WATER SUPPLY STATUS REPORT
A-5 AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A PUBLIC AREA USE PERMIT FOR CAL POLY CREW CLUB
PRACTICES
A-6 AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A PUBLIC AREA USE PERMIT FOR THE 1994 HARBOR
FESTIVAL USE
A-7 RESOLUTION NO. 91-94 AMENDING LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR LEASE SITES 71-
74/71W-74W; RESOLUTION NO. 92-94 AMENDING LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR LEASE
SITES 75-77/75W-77W; AND RESOLUTION NO. 93-94 APPROVING FIVE-YEAR
MOORING AREA LEASE WITH MARINA SQUARE
1 8 PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 1994 AS "FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY
MONTH"
A-9 AWARD OF BID FOR PACIFIC STREET OVERLAY CONTRACT; PW 94-03
A-10 PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 9-16, 1994 AS "FIRE PREVENTION WEEK"
A-11 PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 1994 AS "NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION
MONTH"
A-12 PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 3-7, 1994 AS "MORRO BAY DIAL -A -RIDE
WEEK"
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 RECOMMENDATION FOR COMPLETION OF MIMOSA STREET ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
B-2 CONSIDERATION OF BID AWARD FOR TIDELAND PARK RESTROOM RENOVATION;
PW94-01
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 CONSIDERATION OF FRONT STREET PARKING LOT OPTION SELECTION
C-2 RESOLUTION NO. 90-94 APPOINTING A DELEGATE TO SERVE ON THE SAN LUIS
OBISPO COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD
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D-1 STATUS REPORT ON PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN
D-2 CONSIDERATION OF OPTION TO ACQUIRE ADDITIONAL STATE WATER PROJECT
ENTITLEMENT
D-3 RECONSIDERATION OF SIZING OF CHORRO VALLEY PIPELINE (PHASE II)
D-4 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ON REVIEW OF MODIFICATIONS OF THE AMENDMENTS
TO THE VISUAL RESOURCES AND SCENIC HIGHWAY ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL
PLAN, AND TO THE LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM LAND USE PLAN APPROVED ON JUNE
17, 1992. THE AMENDMENTS SET NEW CRITERIA LIMITING DEVELOPMENT ON
RIDGE —LINES AND SLOPES IN UNDEVELOPED SCENIC AREAS OF THE CITY. (CEQA
DETERMINATION: EXEMPT AS A FUNCTIONAL EQUIVALENT OF AN EIR UNDER CEQA
LCP REGULATIONS)
COPIES OF STAFF REPORTS OR OTHER PUBLIC DOCUMENTATION
RELATING TO EACH ITEM OF BUSINESS REFERRED TO ON THIS AGENDA
ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AND AVAILABLE
FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AND REPRODUCTION AT COST.
• IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF
YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN A CITY
MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT LEAST 24
HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING TO INSURE THAT REASONABLE
ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBILITY TO THE
MEETING.
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CLOSED SESSION - SEPTEMBER 26, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:00 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Yates Mayor
Colby Crotzer Councilmember
Ben Luna Councilmember
Susan Mullen Councilmember
Ahnawake Unger Councilmember
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Dave Howell City Administrator
David Hunt City Attorney
CLOSED SESSION
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved the meeting be adjourned to
Closed Session. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Mullen and unanimously carried. (5-0)
Mayor Yates read the Closed Session statement.
• The meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 5:05 p.m. and returned
to regular session at 5:50 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 26, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
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PRESENT: Mayor Yates Mayor
Colby Crotzer Councilmember
Ben Luna Councilmember
Susan Mullen Councilmember
Ahnawake Unger Councilmember
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STAFF: Dave Howell
David Hunt
Bill Boucher
Bridgett Davis
Don Funk
Jeff Jones
Joe Loven
Andrea Lueker
City Administrator
City Attorney
Public Works Director
City Clerk
Community Development Director
Fire Chief
Police Chief
Recreation & Parks Director
Jo L. Merriman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LIGHTEN UP
City Administrator Dave Howell presented the "Lighten Up" this
evening.
MAYOR'S REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Yates made the following announcements:
♦ The Fire Department was congratulated on its new vehicle,
which is now in service.
♦ Thrifty Drug Store set up a table to serve ice cream during
the City Council meeting break.
♦ The Police Department garnered a $30,000 officer traffic
safety grant which will be used to purchase a radar trailer,
helmets and other gear.
♦ Item B-1 (Recommendation for Completion of Mimosa Street
Assessment District) will be continued.
Councilmember Mullen made the following announcements:
♦ The City of Morro Bay received an economic development grant
for $30,000 for technical assistance to develop a business
expansion study.
♦ The Alcohol Master Plan Advisory body for drug and alcohol
abuse prevention has been named one of 17 bodies in the
country receiving a grant for community outreach, which will
take place in March 1995.
♦ Tom McArdle, a Bayshore Bluffs owner, donated a $14,000
dining room set to the non-profit Morro Bay Foundation,
which was formed to help provide funding for low-income
young people and scholarships for Parks & Recreation
programs.
♦ Julie Wright, secretary for the Office of Trade and
Commerce, will be in Morro Bay on October 17, 1994 at 1:30
p.m. Everyone is welcome to join her in a tour of Morro
Bay. One of her employees, Bob Switzer, has been
instrumental in helping the City obtain grant funding and in
working with local manufacturers to receive loans. The City
has now attracted a positive level of attention from the
state in terms of economic development.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Warren Dorn submitted a letter to Council requesting an item be
agendized to discuss the approval of an illegal subdivision on
the property north of Morro Bay High School.
Charles Palmer requested Council agendize an open public workshop
to discuss the City's budget and salary raises.
Ronald Perkins, owner of Cobalt Construction Company, addressed
Item B-2 (Consideration of Bid Award for Tideland Park Restroom
Renovation) stating his bid on this project was rejected by
Recreation & Parks because his signature had not been notarized
on his bid bond. He apologized for this oversight, and asked
Council for reconsideration.
Mary Phillips pointed out visibility problems on Mimosa and Hill
Street and asked for more warning signs.
Jo L. Merriman addressed Council with concerns of the number of
residents who go outside of Morro Bay to conduct business.
DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Councilmember Luna requested a resolution in opposition to
Proposition 187 be agendized in order to place placards in bars
addressing the hazards of second-hand smoke.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council,
the following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF JULY 25,
1994, AUGUST 8, 1994 AND SEPTEMBER 12, 1994
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve the minutes for the
regular meetings of July 25, 1994, August 8, 1994 and September
12, 1994.
A-2 STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS - AUGUST 1994
Mr. Howell recommended Council accept the report for file.
A-3 EXPENDITURE REPORT - AUGUST 1994
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve the report.
A-4 WATER SUPPLY STATUS REPORT
to Mr. Howell recommended Council accept the report for file.
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A-5 RESOLUTION NO. 89-94: AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A PUBLIC AREA
USE PERMIT FOR CAL POLY CREW CLUB PRACTICES
Mr. Howell recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 89-94
approving Public Area Use Permit No. 783 for the Cal Poly Crew
Club practice.
A-6 RESOLUTION NO. 88-94: AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A PUBLIC AREA
USE PERMIT FOR THE 1994 HARBOR FESTIVAL USE
Mr. Howell recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 88-94
approving Public Area Use Permit No. 636 for the 1994 Harbor
Festival.
A-7 RESOLUTION NO. 91-94 AMENDING LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR LEASE
SITES 71-74/71W-74W; RESOLUTION NO. 92-94 AMENDING LEASE
AGREEMENTS FOR LEASE SITES 75-77/75W-77W; AND RESOLUTION NO.
93-94 APPROVING FIVE-YEAR MOORING AREA LEASE WITH MARINA
SQUARE
Mr. Howell recommended Council pull Item A-7 for separate action.
A-8 PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 1994 AS "FILIPINO AMERICAN
• HISTORY MONTH"
Mr. Howell recommended Council adopt the proclamation declaring
October 1994 as "Filipino American History Month".
A-9 AWARD OF BID FOR PACIFIC STREET OVERLAY CONTRACT; PW 94-03
Mr. Howell recommended Council award Bid No. PW 94-03 for the
Pacific Street Overlay Contract to Madonna Construction Company
in the amount of $28,177.30 including Additive Alternate 1.
A-10 PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 9-16, 1994 AS "FIRE
PREVENTION WEEK"
Mr. Howell recommended Council adopt the proclamation declaring
October 9-16, 1994 as "Fire Prevention Week".
A-11 PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 1994 AS "NATIONAL CRIME
PREVENTION MONTH"
Mr. Howell recommended Council adopt the proclamation declaring
October 1994 as "National Crime Prevention Month".
A-12 PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 3-7, 1994 AS "MORRO BAY DIAL -
A -RIDE WEEK"
Mr. Howell recommended Council adopt the proclamation declaring
October 3-7, 1994 as "Morro Bay Dial -A -Ride Week".
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Councilmember Luna pulled Item A-9 from the Consent Calendar;
Councilmember Crotzer pulled Item A-5.
MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved to approve the Consent
Calendar with the exception of Items A-5, A-7, and A-9.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
A-5 RESOLUTION NO. 89-94: AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A PUBLIC AREA
USE PERMIT FOR CAL POLY CREW CLUB PRACTICES
Councilmember Crotzer expressed concern with Item 4 of Attachment
"A" of Resolution No. 89-94, stating with an ongoing use of the
bay, there might be an inclination that someone, out of malice,
would obstruct this process. He said this clause put the onus on
the crew only. Councilmember Crotzer stated that courtesy on the
water is the general rule. Ms. Lueker responded that clause was
put in based on issues in past years and it could be rewritten.
MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved Council approve Item A-5.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
• A-7 RESOLUTION NO. 91-94 AMENDING LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR LEASE
SITES 71-74/71W-74W; RESOLUTION NO. 92-94 AMENDING LEASE
AGREEMENTS FOR LEASE SITES 75-77/75W-77W; AND RESOLUTION NO.
93-94 APPROVING FIVE-YEAR MOORING AREA LEASE WITH MARINA
SQUARE
Mayor Yates stepped down due to a conflict of interest, and Vice
Mayor Mullen assumed conduct of the meeting.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council approve Resolution
No. 91-94 amending lease agreements for Lease Sites 71-
74/71W-74W. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Crotzer and carried with Mayor Yates abstaining. (4-1)
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve Resolution No.
92-94 amending lease agreements for Lease Sites 75-
77/75W-77W. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Unger and carried with Mayor Yates abstaining. (4-1)
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve Resolution No.
93-94 approving five-year mooring area lease with
Marina Square. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Unger and carried with Mayor Yates abstaining. (4-1)
Mayor Yates resumed his seat on the Council.
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• A-9 AWARD OF BID FOR PACIFIC STREET OVERLAY CONTRACT; PW 94-03
Councilmember Luna asked if residents will be notified of this
project before it commences? Mr. Boucher said that letters will
be sent out.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve Item A-9. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Crotzer and
unanimously approved. (5-0)
Mayor Yates presented the Proclamation declaring October 9-16,
1994 as "Fire Prevention Week" to Fire Chief Jeff Jones.
Mayor Yates presented the Proclamation declaring October 1994 as
"Filipino American History Month" to a representative from the
California Central Coast Chapter of the Filipino American
Historical Society.
B.
B-1 RECOMMENDATION FOR COMPLETION OF MIMOSA STREET ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT
This item was continued to the October 10, 1994 City Council
• meeting.
B-2 CONSIDERATION OF BID AWARD FOR TIDELAND PARK RESTROOM
RENOVATION; PW94-01
Recreation & Parks Director Andrea Lueker reviewed the project
bids for Tidelands Park Restroom Renovation (PW 94-01) and
recommended Council reject the first and second apparent low bids
(Complete Development Services and Cobalt Construction Company)
due to non-compliance of the bid process, and award the contract
to Miracle Maintenance.
Councilmember Mullen asked for clarification on why Cobalt
Construction's bid was rejected? Ms. Lueker responded Cobalt's
bid was irregular in that their bid bond was not notarized which
made it invalid.
Councilmember Crotzer stated since the bid is now notarized, if
it satisfies the City's requirements? Ms. Lueker stated that she
had not seen the notarized statement from Cobalt. (Mr. Perkins of
Cobalt Construction presented the notarized bid bond to Ms.
Lueker at the meeting.) Ms. Lueker clarified the bid bond was in
Cobalt's bid package without the required notarization which did
not make it a complete bid package.
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• MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council award the contract to
Miracle Maintenance for Tidelands Park Renovation. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Crotzer and passed
with Councilmember Unger voting no. (4-1)
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 CONSIDERATION OF FRONT STREET PARKING LOT OPTION SELECTION
Community Development Director Don Funk reviewed the preliminary
Front Street Parking Lot schematic design options as an initial
part of the implementation of the Parking Management Plan. He
requested Council direct staff to prepare plans for the review
and approval of permits to construct the Front Street Parking
Lot.
Councilmember Crotzer stated he liked the bike path on
Alternative No. 2; however, requested a trolley stop added. Mr.
Funk responded a trolley stop could be added to Alternative No.
2.
Councilmember Luna asked if any of the alternatives would
accommodate tour buses? Mr. Funk responded Alternative No. 2
located by PG&E, would best accommodate tour buses. Councilmember
• Luna stated he prefers the landscaping on Alternative No. 1, and
the trolley stop on Alternative No. 3.
Mayor Yates voiced his support for Alternative No. 1 as it is the
most aesthetically pleasing. The bike path and trolley could be
accommodated, as well as tour buses.
Councilmember Crotzer asked if the bike/ped path from Alternative
No. 2 could be incorporated into Alternative No. 1; if so, he
would support No. 1. Mr. Funk responded that would be possible.
Councilmember Mullen stated she prefers the landscape screening
on Alternative No. 3. She inquired about the storage yard.
Harbor Director Rick Algert responded there is an area that
cannot be utilized for parking spaces, but could be used for
either landscaping or storage. The Harbor Department would like
to be able to keep some items at that location, as opposed to
moving everything to the new fishermen's storage area.
Councilmember Unger asked for clarification on handicapped
parking spaces. Mr. Funk responded handicap parking spaces would
be placed in the area toward Beach Street, as they should be
close to entrances.
Councilmember Luna suggested Alternative No. 3, removing seven
spaces in the middle to incorporate an island and maintaining the
trolley stop. He also requested accommodations for tour buses be
addressed.
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Councilmember Mullen stated she did not want to see long-term
parking for tour buses on the Embarcadero.
Mayor Yates suggested staff incorporate Council's suggestions
into one plan, and return to the October 24, 1994 Council meeting
with a proposed plan for both west and east side of the
Embarcadero.
Mayor Yates called for a break at 7:40 p.m.; the meeting resumed
at 7:55 p.m.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS, REPORTS & APPEARANCES
D-1 STATUS REPORT ON PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN
Community Development Director Don Funk reviewed the status of
the Parking Management Plan.
Councilmember Unger asked if the Planning Commission had
considered underground parking? She said if two levels of the
proposed four-story structure were underground, the structure
would not have to be so high. Mr. Funk responded that Mr. Gunther
had proposed a subsurface structure; however, a soils analysis
showed the ground water level to be very high.
Councilmember Unger stated she would support a parking structure
if there was a park on top, as long as the blufftop views were
not obstructed. Mr. Funk said he would look into that.
Mayor Yates inquired about the lots at the Shell Shop and the
Quonset hut. Mr. Funk responded they had talked to the owner of
the Shell Shop, and that is a possible location for additional
parking. Mayor Yates asked if the owners of the trailer park on
the Embarcadero had been pursued? Mr. Funk responded he had not
contacted that particular owner. Mayor Yates stated he would like
to see that dialogue opened as well.
Councilmember Unger asked if there are grants available for
parking lots? Councilmember Mullen responded parking lots are
low in the priority list for grants.
Councilmember Mullen stated she would like the Planning
Commission pursue the Parking Management Plan with Council's
recommendations, and return to Council with an update in October.
Mayor Yates referred to the diagonal parking on Monterey Street.
Mr. Funk responded the Monterey Street diagonal parking has been
implemented and adopted as part of the Circulation Element of the
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• General Plan. He said further development on Monterey Street
would require narrowing the 15-foot sidewalk to allow diagonal
parking on both sides of the street. The City would have to
negotiate with lot owners to get easements for public parking.
Councilmember Mullen asked if monies were available to proceed
with the projects? Mr. Funk responded funding could come from
the in -lieu parking fees, but should come from the downtown fund.
The City could advance the money for the project; the cost would
be about $1,500 per parking space multiplied by 45 spaces which
would be approximately $70,000.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing to public comment.
Charles Palmer addressed Council on the money budgeted for
parking.
Mary Phillips addressed Council on developing parking lots on
private property.
Steve Wise, Chairman of the Harbor Advisory Board Parking
Subcommittee, presented Council with recommendations from the
subcommittee including a 4-hour parking limit which will restrict
employee parking on the Embarcadero, improvements to the PG&E
. parking lot, etc.
John Barta suggested the City work toward being more flexible and
organic in its approach by spending money on land instead of
concrete. He agreed that having employees park off the
Embarcadero would be a positive step.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
Councilmember Luna stated he supports the four-hour parking
limits and would like to consider parking meters in the future.
Councilmember Unger stated she supports the four-hour parking
limits, but not restrictions at night. She said she does not
support parking meters.
Mayor Yates stated he does not support parking meters as they
would interfere with the quality of life. He said he would
prefer more parking lots on the south end of the Embarcadero.
Mayor Yates stated the City should encourage businesses to
request their employees not to park on the Embarcadero.
Councilmember Mullen stated she supports a four-hour parking
limit; excluding evening hours. She said employers should be
notified in writing to encourage employees not to park on the
Embarcadero.
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Councilmember Crotzer stated the four-hour parking limit makes
good sense and he concurred with the Harbor Advisory Board
recommendations. He said he has an aversion to parking meters,
even though they are money-makers.
No action was taken on this item.
D-2 CONSIDERATION OF OPTION TO ACQUIRE ADDITIONAL STATE WATER
PROJECT ENTITLEMENT
Public Works Director Bill Boucher reviewed the Water Advisory
Board's recommended option to acquire up to 1,313 acre feet of
excess County State Water entitlement. He recommended Council
consider options and direct staff to commence formal discussions
with San Luis Obispo County to acquire up to 1,313 acre feet of
excess County State Water Project entitlement with amortization
of any past payment costs.
Councilmember Crotzer asked if expansion of the desalination
plant would result in reduction of the price of State --Water
desalinated water? Mr. Boucher responded expansion would result
in reduced operation and maintenance costs. He noted the City is
in the second year of repayment, so there are eight years of
capital left in the existing facility.
. Councilmember Luna asked if the City would have an excess of
water if it subscribed for additional water and received 100% of
the allocation? Mr. Boucher discussed the limited hydraulic
capacity of the State Water System and noted the pipeline would
not have the capacity to carry any more than the subscribed 1,313
acre feet. Councilmember Luna asked what would happen to the
remaining excess water? Mr. Boucher responded it could go to the
ground water bank in the Central Valley or it could be sold to
another State Water contractor. He referred to County Engineer
Milne's letter in the staff report, which stated that deliveries
will not be 100% until the project is completed. In the
summertime the City will need to access additional water.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing to public comment.
Charles Palmer stated there is no reason to acquire additional
water. He said the City should not purchase the desalination
plant, but should lease it so as not to be responsible for high
maintenance costs.
Mary Phillips asked what the State Health Department had to say
about desalting ocean water when the City has been told to clean
up sewer water before discharging it into the ocean?
John Barta stated water conservation would reduce the amount of
• water needed by the City. He said the City has depleted its
groundwater, therefore, State Water comes at a critical time.
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• Mr. Barta added this is an opportunity to help Chorro and Morro
Creeks recover at a final cost of approximately 4% more of what
is contracted at this time.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing to public comment.
Councilmember Luna asked if the additional 1,313 acre feet of
water could be cut during a drought? Mr. Boucher responded
affirmative; the City's effective total entitlement would be
2,626 acre feet, of which there are physical facilities to
deliver 1,313 acre feet. He said if there is a cut of 50%
percent, then that would result in a net of 1,313 acre feet. Mr.
Boucher stated the City uses 1,200 to 1,300 acre feet per year
and a lot of that water needs to be delivered in summer and fall
months.
Councilmember Luna stated even with this additional entitlement,
the City would need to draw water from the Chorro basin. He said
he is not convinced that this is the best water insurance policy
for the City.
Councilmember Unger said that she would follow the recommendation
of the Water Advisory Board and direct staff to commence formal
discussions. She said the City should look at all the options.
• Councilmember Mullen stated she would like the County Board of
Supervisors to entertain this concept before staff spends any
time on this option.
Mayor Yates agreed with the Water Advisory Board recommendation
to commence discussions with the County.
Councilmember Mullen suggested staff send a letter to the County
Board of Supervisors requesting their input on this option.
Council concurred with Councilmember Mullen and asked Mr. Boucher
to send a letter to the County Board of Supervisors.
Mayor Yates called for a break at 9:25 p.m.; the meeting resumed
at 9:40 p.m.
Councilmember Unger asked that Item D-4 be considered before D-3.
D-4 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ON REVIEW OF MODIFICATIONS OF THE
AMENDMENTS TO THE VISUAL RESOURCES AND SCENIC HIGHWAY
ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN, AND TO THE LOCAL COASTAL
PROGRAM LAND USE PLAN APPROVED ON JUNE 17, 1992. THE
AMENDMENTS SET NEW CRITERIA LIMITING DEVELOPMENT ON RIDGE -
LINES AND SLOPES IN UNDEVELOPED SCENIC AREAS OF THE CITY.
(RESOLUTION NO. 87-94) (CEQA DETERMINATION: EXEMPT AS A
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• Community Development Director Don Funk reviewed the modification
of the Hillside Protection Measures, Visual Resources and Scenic
Highway Amendments as proposed by the Planning Commission and
modified by Councilmember Mullen. He recommended Council approve
Resolution No. 87-94 approving amendments to Chapter IV - Visual
Resources and Scenic Highway Element of Morro Bay's General Plan;
and direct the City Administrator to submit the amendments to the
State Coastal Commission for certification.
Mayor Yates asked if the Planning Commission could make an
exception between 20% and 30% slope. Mr. Funk responded that
proposal is not in any current documents; however, the code reads
any development involving a 10% slope or greater would require
Planning Commission review.
Councilmember Crotzer asked if the proposal before Council is a
relaxing of standards, or lessening of restrictions. Mr. Funk
responded the regulations are in limbo because seismic issues
have been resolved but visual issues have not. He said current
regulations are less restrictive than past regulations.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing to public comment.
Marshall Ochylski, representative of Tri-W, asked for
• clarification regarding approval by the previous City Council of
the General Plan amendment which allows for a 30% slope. His
understanding is that even though the State Coastal Commission
turned down the Local Coastal Plan, the General Plan amendment
still takes effect. Mr. Ochylski expressed Tri-W's reservations
about two items in the amendment: 1) they feel the 30% slope
should still be the criteria since it was adopted by the previous
Council; 2) all properties below 210 feet should be exempt from
this regulation. He asked that the word "properties" under Item
2(e) of the Draft Hillside Development Standards report be
changed to "parcels".
Dale Reddell stated he agrees with the 30% slope standard. His
property is out of the local coastal jurisdiction so it should
exempt from these restrictions.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing to public comment.
Councilmember Crotzer stated the 20% to 30% slope is the
essential point. He is willing to compromise because on the
majority of properties he has seen do not impact on viewing the
ridgeline from a distance. Councilmember Crotzer stated future
projects will be affected in undeveloped areas of the County.
Councilmember Mullen stated the Planning Commission has
consistently upheld the 20% slope. She said environmental review
• will be required for all projects over 10% slope.
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Mayor Yates stated he supports the 30%
for environmental review for anything
his support of the resolution.
slope cap; the requirement
over 10% slope reinforces
Councilmember Unger asked for clarification on the language
addressing the criteria that increases the elevation for open
space from 200 feet to 210 feet? Mr. Funk responded language had
been added for clarification at the request of the Coastal
commission.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council adopt Resolution 87-
94 with the language amendments on page 2, Section
2(e), revising "properties" to "parcels", and revising
"projects" to "construction and grading". The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Luna and carried with
Mayor Yates and Councilmember Unger voting no. (3-2)
D-3 RESOLUTION NO. 94-94: RECONSIDERATION OF SIZING OF CHORRO
VALLEY PIPELINE (PHASE II)
Public Works Director Bill Boucher reviewed the Water Advisory
Board recommendation to reconsider the sizing of Chorro Valley
Pipeline (Phase II). He stated due to the City's withdrawal from
the Nacimiento Water Supply Project, the community no longer
needs the hydraulic capacity afforded by the 16-inch Chorro
Valley Pipeline (Phase II). Mr. Boucher recommended Council
adopt Resolution No. 94-94 directing staff to affect the
reduction in the size of the Chorro Valley Pipeline (Phase II) to
meet the minimum capacity of the City's State Water Project
entitlement.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing to public comment.
Charles Palmer addressed Council on the technical aspects of
pipeline sizes. He said a smaller pipe would perform the task
required and save money.
John Barta stated the possibility of generating power would be
hampered by a smaller pipeline, and a larger pipe would generate
more electricity.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing to public comment.
Councilmember Luna referred to the report, which states the life
span of the pipeline would be shortened by using a smaller
diameter pipe; he asked how much the life span would be
shortened? Mr. Boucher responded that had not been determined.
Councilmember Unger stated Council should ask the County for
their opinion on what size pipeline would be beneficial. Mr.
• Boucher responded that is being researched; at this time neither
the detail design nor detail calculations have been performed.
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•
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve Resolution No.
94-94. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger
and carried unanimously. (5-0)
C-2 RESOLUTION NO. 90-94 APPOINTING A DELEGATE TO SERVE ON THE
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD
City Administrator Dave Howell requested Council appoint a
delegate to serve on the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution
Control District Board in accordance with Assembly Bill 75
(Hauser) and approve Resolution No. 90-94.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council appoint Mayor Yates
as delegate to the County Air Pollution Control
District Board, and appoint Vice -Mayor Mullen as
alternate. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Luna and unanimously passed. (5-0)
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council adopt Resolution No.
90-94 appointing a delegate to serve on the County Air
Pollution Control District Board. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Luna and unanimously passed.
(5-0)
F.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
Recorded by:
Bridgett Davis
City Clerk
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• NOT = C E O F SPEC = AL MEET = NG
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the Morro Bay
City Council and Planning Commission is hereby called to be held on
September 21, 1994 at 6:00 p.m. at the Morro Bay Veterans Memorial
Building, 209 Surf Street, Morro Bay, California.
The City Council and Planning Commission will be reviewing the
Morro Bay zoning ordinance.
DATED: September 2, 1994
WILLIAM YATES, Ma or
City of Morro BayV California
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VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
CITY COUNCIL PRESENT:
Mayor Yates
Colby Crotzer
Ben Luna
Susan Mullen
Ahnawake Unger
ABSENT: None
PLANNING COMMISSION PRESENT:
Howard Smith
Henry Garcia
Bernie Melvin
Charles Reasor
ABSENT: Janice Peters
STAFF: Dave Howell
Bridgett Davis
Don Funk
Shauna Nauman
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Chairman
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
City Administrator
City Clerk
Community Development Dir.
City Planner
OP3VIVG ST,4,TEMZYr-V--IW9.ZUO�KgCIJXCIL AND COMMISSION
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
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Community Development Director Don Funk reviewed amendments to
the Zoning Ordinance - Section 17 of the Morro Bay Municipal
Code; and amendments to the General Plan and Local Coastal Plan
Land Use Map and Zoning Map to modify General Plan/Zoning
Designations on certain parcels within the City. The amendments
have been reviewed and adopted by the Planning Commission after
conducting numerous public hearings and workshops on the proposed
amendments.
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• Mr. Funk used visual maps of Area Maps 1-15 for Council and
Commission's review and general discussion. He stated any
changes must still go back to the Planning Commission; when the
Commission approves the revisions, the City Council will make the
final approvals.
Mayor Yates stated this is a learning meeting, not one to ratify
the documents.
Mr. Funk stated Area No. 1 is the city limits at Toro Creek Road
with a strip of land east of the freeway, which is also within
city limits. He said Toro Creek is the border between the city
and the county. Mr. Funk stated dotted boundaries on the map
indicate that environmentally sensitive zones can be moved with
approval from the Department of Fish and Game and the Planning
Commission. He said a buffer zone can be reduced in footage from
50 to 25 feet.
Councilmember Luna asked if language concerning reduced buffers
was included in the changes? Mr. Funk responded language was
added to page 40-12 to clarify wetlands restrictions. He said
the actual buffer width in the Local Coastal Plan is 100 feet.
Councilmember Crotzer stated he thought that combining lots had
• been discussed instead of allowing all substandard lots to be
developed; he would like to visit this issue at another time. Mr.
Funk responded he would make a note of this issue, and said it
may only be the written language that is unclear.
Councilmember Unger asked how it was possible to go from an ESH
zone to a R-1 zone? Mr. Funk responded an ESH zone is a limiting
designation which allows for changes that do not impact the
environmentally sensitive area. In an ESH zone, it can cover
part of the lot, where an overlay zone can have different
criteria.
Councilmember Crotzer stated his understanding is that an ESH
overlay was as stringent as a primary zone, but it can move. Mr.
Funk responded a primary zone should always have a legal
boundary, where an ESH zone is stated as being the creek and 50
feet from the bank.
Councilmember Mullen referred to the surrounding zoning on Area 1
(particularly zoning north of M-2 PD on the east side of the
highway), and asked if it was implied that surrounding zoning was
M-2 when using the ESH overlay? Mr. Funk responded it was M-2 to
the 50-foot buffer and ESH elsewhere. Councilmember Mullen
stated she would like to change the whole area to M-1 zone. Mr.
Funk said that M-2 was coastal -dependent and covered things that
had to be close to the ocean such as power plants and oil
• operations. Councilmember Mullen asked if the area could be
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• zoned both M-1 and M-2? Mr. Funk responded it could be dual -
zoned. Councilmember Mullen stated she would support dual -zoning
because the City has little available high
industrial/manufacturing property.
Mayor Yates asked if Chevron owned this property; Mr. Funk
responded affirmative.
Mr. Funk stated what is proposed for Area No. 2 is that it become
R-1 in order to become compatible with the residential area next
to it. He said the R-1 designation does not have the S-1
overlay, which is for smaller lots of 2,400 square feet or less
and are allowed reduced front and side setbacks and increased
coverage.
Councilmember Unger stated pockets of industrial development is
needed to increase the City's tax base. She said this is a large
parcel; Mr. Funk responded it is approximately 10 acres. Mayor
Yates suggested this area come back for further discussion.
Planning Commissioner Melvin stated the PD overlay recognizes
that there are circulation problems as far as streets, traffic,
etc. He said there is concern with industrial property being
located behind residential property.
Mr. Funk stated Area No. 3 starts at the north end of town and
continues down the coast, south of Island Street. He said this
map is mostly related to changing the underlying areas of the
creek to primary zoning.
Councilmember Mullen asked if the park in the middle of Cloisters
could be zoned something besides R-l? Mr. Funk responded the
zoning categories were not changed on this map because the park
is a special use and falls under special use permitting.
Councilmember Crotzer asked if the shifting dunes move the ESH
line? Mr. Funk responded the dotted line is intended to be
flexible because it is not precise and nature moves the line. He
read the passage pertaining to the issue: "Environmentally
Sensitive District Habitat Overlay Zone shall extend not only
over the environmentally sensitive area itself, but shall also
include buffers necessary to insure and continue protection of
the habitat areas. Only uses dependent on the sensitive
resources and which do not result in significant disruption of
habitat value shall be permitted in the ESH overlay zone. The
ESH overlay zone may apply to areas not currently mapped as ESH
designation."
Mayor Yates called for a break at 7:15 p.m.; the meeting resumed
at 7:30 p.m.
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• Mr. Funk described the zoning for Morro Rock, which is currently
zoned ESHR. The proposal is to change that to OA-1, which is
open space, with an ESH overlay. The sandspit is currently zoned
ESH and the proposal is to change it to OA-1 with an ESH overlay
zone. There is ownership on the sandspit. There are probably
three or four lots that are privately owned on the sandspit. Two
of the larger parcels consist of 17 acres. There are two small
lots of about 6,000 square feet. The proposal is to change the
ocean zoning from none to harbor and navigable ways with an ESH
overlay. The city goes out three miles to the edge of the state
tidelands.
Mayor Yates commented that, if the city goes out three miles,
then that falls under city jurisdiction.
Mr. Funk stated the Planning Commission suggested Area No. 8
remain C-2 (General Commercial).
Mr. Funk stated Area No. 10 covers the Tri-W site. The proposal
is to change it from C-2 to C-1 which will allow restaurant,
commercial retail and office uses. He said this zoning is best
for the entrance to the City and allows more flexibility.
Mr. Funk the proposed designation for the Caratan property is R-
• 3, which is more in keeping with the residential character of the
neighborhood. Mayor Yates suggested this area come back for
further discussion.
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Mr. Funk stated Area No. 12 consists of the mortuary and the
Baptist Church. The side along the highway is currently zoned C-
2, which is general commercial and heavy-duty manufacturing. It
is also an area with residential uses and is highly visible. He
said the proposal is for this area to be zoned C-1.
Mr. Funk stated changes to Area No. 13 will include ESH for the
environmentally sensitive areas.
Mr. Funk said Area No. 14 includes Black Mountain which is
proposed to be zoned OA-2/PD, which is what the park is now. The
area of the bay is proposed to be zoned OA-1 with an ESH overlay.
Mr. Funk stated the GO zoning along Harbor Street is very
limiting which have created problems in the past. He said either
the zoning needs to be changed or the language of the zone needs
to be changed to expand the uses.
Mayor Yates stated he does not support changing the zone to C-1
because residences cannot be improved under that designation.
He suggested this area come back for further discussion.
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• Mr. Funk stated further meetings will take place on the issues
marked for discussion.
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Commissioner Melvin asked that an introductory section be
included in the final report. Mr. Funk responded explanatory
diagrams have been added to the report.
Mayor Yates thanked Mr. Funk for his presentation and asked for
more input from participants.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
Recorded
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Bridgett Davis
City Clerk
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City of Morro Bay
•. City Council Agenda
Mission Statement
The City of Morro Bay is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the quality of life. The City shall
be committed to this purpose and will provide a level of municipal service and safety consistent with
and responsive to the needs of the public.
REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 12, 1994; 5:15 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION - SEPTEMBER 12, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:15 P.M.
595 HARBOR ST., MORRO BAY, CA
E-1 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8, REAL PROPERTY
♦ Instructing City's real property negotiator regarding the price and
terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real
property on two separate issues
E-2 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957, PERSONNEL
♦ Discussion on personnel issues including two public employees
regarding discipline/release/evaluation
PUBLIC SESSION - SEPTEMBER 12, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
• 209 SURF ST., MORRO BAY, CA
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - VFW POST 11097
LIGHTEN UP
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - Members of the audience wishing to address the
Council on City business matters (other than Public Hearings items under
Section D) may do so at this time. When recognized by the Mayor, please
come forward to the podium and state your name and address for the record.
Comments should be limited to three minutes.
COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the
following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF JULY 11, 1994, JULY
25, 1994, AND AUGUST 22, 1994; ADJOURNED MEETING OF AUGUST 24, 1994;
AND SPECIAL MEETINGS OF AUGUST 3, 1994, AUGUST 16, 1994 AND AUGUST 17,
• 1994
A-2 APPROVAL OF BID AWARD FOR AUDITING SERVICES
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.3 RESOLUTION NO. 86-94 AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 1994/95 BUDGET TO REFLECT
SALARY ADJUSTMENTS
A-4 ADDENDUM TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MORRO BAY
FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION AND THE CITY OF MORRO BAY
A-5 AMENDMENT TO CITY MISSION STATEMENT
A-6 RESOLUTION NO. 84-94 AMENDING MORRO BAY CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
A-7 APPOINTMENT OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
CONFERENCE
A-8 REJECTION OF CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (ANDERSON)
A-9 PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 19-25, 1994 AS "POLLUTION PREVENTION
WEEK"
A-10 PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 11-17, 1994 AS "NATIONAL RESIDENTIAL
CARE AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY WEEK"
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
C. NEW BUSINESS - NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS. REPORTS & APPEARANCES
* 1 DISCUSSION OF TROLLEY POLICY
D-2 CONSIDERATION TO PARTICIPATE IN NACIMIENTO WATER SUPPLY PROJECT -
(RESOLUTION NO. 85-94)
D-3 REVIEW OF MODIFICATIONS OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE VISUAL RESOURCES AND
SCENIC HIGHWAY ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN, AND TO THE LOCAL COASTAL
PROGRAM LAND USE PLAN APPROVED ON JUNE 17, 1992. THE AMENDMENTS SET
NEW CRITERIA LIMITING DEVELOPMENT ON RIDGE -LINES AND SLOPES IN
UNDEVELOPED SCENIC AREAS OF THE CITY. (CEQA DETERMINATION: EXEMPT AS A
FUNCTIONAL EQUIVALENT OF AN EIR UNDER CEQA LCP REGULATIONS) -
(RESOLUTION NO. 87-94)
F. ADJOURNMENT
COPIES OF STAFF REPORTS OR OTHER PUBLIC DOCUMENTATION
RELATING TO EACH ITEM OF BUSINESS REFERRED TO ON THIS AGENDA
ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AND AVAILABLE
FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AND REPRODUCTION AT COST.
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF
YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN A CITY
MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT LEAST 24
HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING TO INSURE THAT REASONABLE
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CLOSED SESSION - SEPTE14BER 12, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:15 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
STAFF
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Yates
Colby Crotzer
Ben Luna
Susan Mullen
Ahnawake Unger
None
Dave Howell
David Hunt
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Administrator
City Attorney
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved the meeting be adjourned to
Closed Session. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Unger and unanimously carried. (5-0)
Mayor Yates read the Closed Session statement.
The meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 5:15 p.m. and returned
to regular session at 5:50 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Crotzer and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 12, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Yates
Mayor
Colby Crotzer
Councilmember
Ben Luna
Councilmember
Susan Mullen
Councilmember
Ahnawake Unger
Councilmember
ABSENT: None
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STAFF: Dave Howell
David Hunt
Bill Boucher
Bridgett Davis
Don Funk
Rudy Hernandez
Jeff Jones
Andrea Lueker
City Administrator
City Attorney
Public Works Director
City Clerk
Community Development Director
Finance Director
Fire Chief
Recreation & Parks Director
Jo L. Merriman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LIGHTEN UP
George Leage presented the "Lighten Up" this evening.
MAYOR'S REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Yates presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Paul
Donnelly for his participation on the Streets and Trees Committee
from May 1989 to June 1994.
Mayor Yates presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Morro Bay
Police Department volunteer Odiel "Van" VanHeuver for his many
hours and contributions to the Police Department.
Mayor Yates made the following announcements:
♦ City Finance Director Rudy Hernandez has tendered his
resignation, effective September 23, 1994 and recruitment
for a new Finance Director is under way.
♦ The new Fire Department rescue vehicle has arrived. Chief
Jones thanked the City for providing the vehicle and said it
should be in service within two weeks. Mayor Yates invited
Chief Jones to bring it to the next City Council meeting.
♦ The television show Rescue 911 was in town and Andrea Lueker
filled in as "stunt -woman" and did a brilliant acting job as
the victim and also was paid scale.
♦ Mayor Yates thanked Mary Leizear for helping City Clerk
Bridgett Davis with the transcription of City Council
minutes.
♦ Mayor Yates commended Dave Howell for taking over as City
Administrator and accomplishing the task smoothly.
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♦ Mayor Yates said that a miscommunication with Tri-W
prevented the planned site tour and that the review of
modifications on the Public Hearing agenda should be
continued until Council has an opportunity to visit the
site. Council scheduled a special meeting at 5:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, September 21, 1994.
Councilmember Mullen announced an Environmental Health Workshop
is scheduled on September 29, 1994 in the Veterans Memorial
Building. An open house will be held between 4:00 p.m. and 6:30
p.m., and presentations by ten various agencies and groups will
be held between 7:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m..
Councilmember Luna announced that GO (Gangs Out) is now setting
up the Morro Bay chapter of the organization and stated
volunteers are needed.
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Charles Palmer of Morro Bay stated the Fiscal Year 1994/95 budget
is double and running in a deficit. He said Item A-4 on the
Consent Calendar should be pulled and staff should come back with
a breakdown on salary increases.
Jo L. Merriman asked about the flagpole rehabilitation. Mayor
Yates responded the flagpole will be a part of the Veterans Hall
renovation in October.
Bancroft Rohan represents the City of Morro Bay at the Citizens
Advisory Committee on Transportation and the County of San Luis
Obispo for the Regional Advisory for Transportation. She said
the City has not been changing with the County in regards to
transportation issues and recommended the City set up a Citizens
Advisory Committee for Transportation in order to save money and
provide more services.
Ed McCracken recommended Council consider placing an open-air
elevator near the Centennial Stairway in order to get people from
the Embarcadero to the downtown area.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Yates requested an item be agendized to discuss an update
on transportation to bring back to SLORTA.
Councilmember Mullen requested an item be agendized on October
10, 1994 to discuss the Master Fee Schedule on building fees to
include a tier -rate structure in lieu of a flat fee.
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• A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council,
the following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF JULY 11,
1994, JULY 25, 1994, AND AUGUST 22, 1994; ADJOURNED MEETING
OF AUGUST 24, 1994; AND SPECIAL MEETINGS OF AUGUST 3, 1994,
AUGUST 16, 1994 AND AUGUST 17, 1994
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve the minutes for the
Regular Meetings of July 11, 1994, July 25, 1994, and August 22,
1994; Adjourned Meeting of August 24, 1994; and Special Meetings
of AUGUST 3, 1994, August 16, 1994 and August 17, 1994 as
submitted.
A-2 APPROVAL OF BID AWARD FOR AUDITING SERVICES
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve the audit agreement with
Butcher and Chambers, Certified Public Accountants, to perform
the annual audit for the City of Morro Bay, and authorize the
City Administrator to sign a three year audit agreement with an
option to renew for an additional two years.
• A-3 RESOLUTION NO. 86-94 AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 1994/95 BUDGET TO
REFLECT SALARY ADJUSTMENTS
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve Resolution No. 86-94
amending the Fiscal Year 1994/95 budget to reflect salary
adjustments.
A-4 ADDENDUM TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MORRO
BAY FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION AND THE CITY OF MORRO BAY
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve the Addendum to the
Memorandum of Understanding between the Fire Fighters and the
City of Morro Bay.
A-5 AMENDMENT TO CITY MISSION STATEMENT
Mr. Howell recommended Council adopt the Mission Statement as
amended.
A-6 RESOLUTION NO. 84-94 AMENDING MORRO BAY CONFLICT OF INTEREST
CODE
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve Resolution No. 84-94
adopting a revised Conflict of Interest Code and superseding
resolutions in conflict therewith.
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A-7 APPOINTMENT OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES CONFERENCE
Mr. Howell recommended Council appoint a voting delegate for the
League of California Cities Conference scheduled for October 23-
25, 1994.
A-8 REJECTION OF CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (ANDERSON)
Mr. Howell recommended Council reject the claim for Dakota
Anderson and authorize the City Clerk to send the appropriate
rejection letter.
A-9 PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 19-25, 1994 AS "POLLUTION
PREVENTION WEEK"
Mr. Howell recommended Council adopt the proclamation declaring
September 19-25, 1994 as "Pollution Prevention Week".
A-10 PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 11-17, 1994 AS "NATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CARE AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY WEEK"
Mr. Howell recommended Council adopt the proclamation declaring
September 11-17, 1994 as "National Residential Care and Assisted
• Living Facility Week".
Councilmember Mullen pulled Items A-1 and A-7 from the Consent
Calendar, and Councilmember Luna pulled Item A-8.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve the Consent
Calendar with the exception of Items A-1, A-7, and A-8.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Crotzer and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF JULY 11,
1994, JULY 25, 1994, AND AUGUST 22, 1994; ADJOURNED MEETING
OF AUGUST 24, 1994; AND SPECIAL MEETINGS OF AUGUST 3, 1994,
AUGUST 16, 1994 AND AUGUST 17, 1994
Councilmember Mullen requested minutes for the budget hearing
workshops.
Councilmember Crotzer requested corrections to the minutes of
July 25, 1994 and asked that they return for approval at the
September 26, 1994 City Council meeting.
MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved Council approve the minutes
of July 11, 1994, August 3, 1994, August 16, 1994,
August 17, 1994, August 22, 1994, and August 24, 1994.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Mullen and
• unanimously carried. (5-0)
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• A-7 APPOINTMENT OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES CONFERENCE
Councilmember Mullen stated the budget has limited funding for
travel expenses, and she believes seminars/workshops would be
more valuable than attending the conference.
Mayor Yates stated it is important that the City is represented
at the conference.
Councilmember Crotzer stated he has no desire to attend the
conference. He said it is a matter of frustration for him that
decisions are made at the state and federal levels, not at the
local level.
Councilmember Unger stated she has no desire to attend, but will
support Mayor Yates as the City's voting delegate.
Councilmember Luna stated this would be a good opportunity for
the City Administrator to network with other city administrators
from cities around the state. He said he would like to attend
and offered to represent the City as a voting delegate at the
conference.
• MOTION: Mayor Yates moved Council attend the League of
California Cities Conference in October 1994. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger and carried
with Councilmember Crotzer and Councilmember Mullen
voting no. (3-2)
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved Council appoint Councilmember Luna as
voting delegate at the League of California Cities
Conference, and request the City Administrator attend
the conference. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Unger and carried with Councilmember
Mullen voting no. (4-1)
Councilmember Luna referred back to the action regarding the
League of California Cities Conference and stated he would not be
able to attend the conference because that is a City Council
meeting night and he will not miss a meeting.
A-8 REJECTION OF CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (ANDERSON)
Councilmember Luna expressed concern with the racial allegations
in this claim against the City. He asked if there are police
reports on file in regard to this claim? City Administrator Dave
Howell responded the incident has been documented by the Police
Department.
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• Councilmember Luna asked what the City was doing in regards to
this issue and stated he hopes the City is doing everything in
its power to put a stop to it. Mr. Howell responded that Mrs.
Anderson is no longer a resident of the City. He said a thorough
investigation was made and some of the issues had to do with
problems with Mrs. Anderson's animals.
Councilmember Luna asked how often this kind of racial hate crime
goes on in Morro Bay. Mr. Howell responded Morro Bay was the
first Police Department in the County to establish a hate crime
policy as far as fully documenting and fully following up on hate
crimes. He said there have been possibly three incidents in the
last five or six years.
Councilmember Luna was in favor of drawing up a reward system
leading to the arrest of individuals committing such crimes.
Councilmember Crotzer said it was reassuring that Mr. Howell
could state the City was not responsible for Mrs. Anderson's
allegations.
City Attorney David Hunt stated his office is involved in this
claim and has found no evidence to substantiate the City of Morro
Bay or any of its employees have been involved in any type of
• hate crime.
Mayor Yates said that the charges do not seem consistent with the
normal day-to-day reality of City employees.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve Item A-8. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
C. NEW BUSINESS - None.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS, REPORTS & APPRABARCA9
City Administrator Dave Howell reviewed the trolley policy noting
the trolley was purchased with parking in -lieu funds for the
purpose of alleviating parking congestion in the Embarcadero
area. Mr. Howell recommended Council discuss various alternatives
and determine City policy regarding the use and rental of the
trolley, priorities regarding any revenue, any action to be taken
pursuant to a protest petition by some City merchants, and if a
Trolley Advisory Committee is desirable.
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• Councilmember Luna asked about the legality of renting or leasing
the trolley to outside interests, since it was purchased through
the parking in -lieu fund. City Attorney David Hunt responded he
would have serious reservations if it was done without paying
back the parking in -lieu fund. He said the utilization of the
trolley must benefit the Embarcadero because that is what parking
in -lieu fees were intended to do.
Councilmember Luna stated more flexibility could be allowed if
the debt amount were taken from the undesignated fund balance to
pay off the parking in -lieu fund and transfer the debt to the
undesignated fund balance.
Councilmember Unger asked if the undesignated fund balance
accrues interest at a certain rate as an interest account? Mr.
Howell responded the undesignated fund balance and parking in -
lieu funds both accrue interest.
Councilmember Unger asked if the trolley was rented, would the
insurance need to be re-examined? Mr. Howell responded it would
be covered by Mayflower's insurance.
Councilmember Mullen stated this is a pilot project and plans
have not been made to continue the program after October 16,
• 1994. She said if the money is taken out of the General Fund and
the parking in -lieu fund is paid off, it would give the trolley
more permanence. Councilmember Mullen stated she supports renting
the trolley to outside agencies.
Councilmember Crotzer stated the trolley can only be viewed as a
preliminary trial program until it demonstrates that it is self-
supporting and the contention over the fees can be resolved. He
agreed that renting it out is a great idea if a legal way can be
found.
Councilmember Unger asked if the tokens went to all merchants or
just those that paid the one-time fee? Mr. Boucher responded
tokens were given to merchants that paid the fee and anyone can
purchase them.
Mr. Howell stated an opportunity has been gained from this trial
period to study the ridership based on hours of operation. He
said a policy committee could be appointed to oversee scheduling
and recommend ways to make the operation more economically
feasible to the City.
Councilmember Unger asked about permanent signs? Mr. Boucher
responded the signs will not be ready until late September.
Councilmember Unger said she would like to see a trial period
during the winter weekends because of various special events.
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Mayor Yates agreed that the trolley should be kept running;
Saturdays and Sundays would be most important. Mr. Boucher said
that weekends between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. are the busiest.
Councilmember Unger asked about protests from merchants on Morro
Bay Boulevard and Main Street who feel they are not benefitting
from the trolley. Mr. Boucher responded the complaints he has
received are from business owners on Main Street and Morro Bay
Boulevard who do not see an increase in customers, and riders
park in front of stores and then ride the trolley elsewhere.
John Baker stated the trolley was supposed to distribute tourists
between uptown and the Embarcadero, but it is his impression that
Main Street is not benefitting from the trolley.
Ann Freeman stated the trolley is a great addition to Morro Bay
and hopes it will become a permanent service. She agrees that
signs should be posted as to when it will appear at the stops.
Bill Weintraub stated his support for the trolley.
Council if he could rent the trolley in late October
Mardi Gras and Jubilee celebrations in Pismo Beach.
Jo L. Merriman stated the trolley did
businesses, North Morro Bay, or the State
Suedene Nelson of the Chamber of Commerce stated she has received
mixed reviews on the trolley; there are retail businesses no more
than two doors apart which are at opposite ends of the spectrum
regarding benefits of the trolley. She said the Chamber of
Commerce is attempting to find out what makes people get off the
trolley and go into businesses, and what will make it work for
everybody. Ms. Nelson stated tourists call the Chamber to say
how much they like the trolley service. She said an advisory
board should be organized to address issues at hand.
Councilmember Mullen asked about advertising revenue? Ms. Nel
responded special aluminum and paint have to be used on sig
and the length of the process has hurt advertising revenue.
Boucher said the staff report required aluminum, but that can
changed.
Yates closed the hearing to public comment and
at 7:35 p.m.; the meeting resumed at 7:55 p.m..
Councilmember Luna stated he would like to see an ad
committee started immediately to analyze issues and return
Council with recommendations.
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• Mayor Yates agreed and supported the formation of the committee
immediately. He recommended appointing Bancroft Rohan as member -
at -large.
Councilmember Unger stated she would like the committee to
address issues such as the payment of the one-time trolley fee,
and the traffic flow problem.
Councilmember Mullen stated she would like to see a broad
representation of people on the committee. She said the
committee may not have enough time to resolve all the issues,
including the problem of outstanding fees. Councilmember Mullen
stated her main concerns are parking and financial
considerations; if she has to subsidize transit, she would prefer
Dial -A -Ride.
Councilmember Crotzer stated he does not see the trolley
generating income for the City. He said forming a committee to
deal with the issues within the time period involved will be
difficult.
Councilmember Luna stated the people who want to be on the
committee should have a vested interest in the trolley, and the
issues need to be looked at objectively.
• Councilmember Mullen stated the merchants in opposition to the
trolley should have representation on the committee. She
recommended appointing six people with different views to serve
on the committee; perhaps inviting John Baker, or the owners of
the Queen's Closet to serve on the committee.
Councilmember Luna stated too many people trying to address too
many issues would not be helpful. He sees the committee looking
at immediate issues, such as continuing beyond October 16, 1994.
He does not see a large committee reviewing by-laws and other
matters to be beneficial. Councilmember Luna stated this should
be a temporary ad hoc committee that will analyze issues and make
recommendations and conclude. He understands the necessity of
support from merchants, but he does not want the committee
haggling over a $25 fee. Councilmember Luna stated the time to
protest the fee was months ago during public hearings, which were
publicized and notices were hand -carried to all the businesses on
the route.
Councilmember Mullen stated complaints are related to loss of
parking spaces and the fact that people are staying on the
Embarcadero and not helping the downtown businesses.
Mayor Yates stated the committee could invite people who were
opposed as well as other members of the public. He agreed with
• Councilmember Luna that creating a large committee will be
counter -productive and will slow the process down.
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Mr. Howell stated staff is hoping Council will establish policy
regarding outside rental or leasing. He said the committee can
address issues such as scheduling, marketing, materials for
signage, parking, stops, and interference with businesses.
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved Council authorize the formation of a
trolley committee to discuss issues relating to the
operation of the trolley; the committee to consist of
the appointment of Councilmember Luna, Chamber of
Commerce Director Suedene Nelson, Public Works Director
Bill Boucher, Ed Biaggini, and two members of the
downtown business community to be determined. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and carried
with Councilmember Crotzer and Councilmember Mullen
voting no. (3-2)
Council agreed to choose Mickey Miller/Mary Tucker of the Queen's
Closet and John Baker of Baker's Ice Cream Parlor to serve on the
committee. Council requested staff contact these business people
in writing; if they choose not to serve on the committee, then
Ms. Nelson will submit alternate names.
Councilmember Mullen asked how many businesses have not paid the
• $25 fee? Mr. Howell responded there is $2,250 in outstanding
fees due. Mr. Boucher said more bills will be sent to businesses
within a block of the trolley route which will equate to another
$1,500 - $1,600.
Mayor Yates said to not enforce collection from all businesses
would not be fair to the 100+ businesses that did pay.
Councilmember Unger asked how enforcement can be accomplished?
Mr. Howell responded it can be handled either through small
claims, or it can be turned over to the City's collection agency.
He clarified those merchants who paid the $25 fee received $10 in
tokens which actually made the fee $15.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council authorize staff to
notify the protestors of the $25 fee in writing of the
City's intent to go forward with the collection of such
fee; the letter to include clarification that said fee
is a one-time fee; and the letter to include an
invitation to attend the ad -hoc committee meetings when
they address the issues they have brought to the City
Council's attention. The motion was seconded by Mayor
Yates.
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• Councilmember Unger said she would not support the motion because
businesses should participate on a voluntary business.
The motion carried with Councilmember Unger voting no.
(4-1)
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council authorize the fund
transfer from the undesignated fund balance into the
parking in -lieu fee fund and designate a loan has been
made to the trolley operation, and any revenues that go
beyond the cost of operating and maintaining the
trolley will be reimbursed to the undesignated fund
balance, or in the event the City should decide the
trolley is not a feasible operation to continue, upon
sale of the trolley, those funds will be returned to
the undesignated fund balance. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Luna and carried unanimously. (5-0)
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved Council authorize when the parking
in -lieu fund is paid back by the trolley loan from the
General Fund, that fund be paid the prevailing interest
rate for the period of time the loan occurred. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
• MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council discontinue the
regular trolley service as of October 16, 1994;
subsequent to that date, the City develop a policy to
allow the renting and/or leasing of the trolley for
special events; and, staff negotiate a rental/lease
rate. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger
and unanimously carried. (5-0)
Council discussed the invoices that were not sent out to business
owners; consensus was to send them out for collection with a
letter explaining the fee.
D-2 CONSIDERATION TO PARTICIPATE IN NACIMIENTO WATER SUPPLY
PROJECT - (RESOLUTION NO. 85-94)
Public Works Director Bill Boucher reviewed the invitation
received from the San Luis Obispo County Engineering Department
on August 8, 1994 to participate in the Nacimiento Water Supply
Project. With the confirmation of City participation in the
State Water Project, staff believes further participation in the
Nacimiento Water Supply Project is economically unfeasible. Mr.
Boucher recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 85-94 declining
the invitation to participate.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment; there were no
• comments and the public hearing was closed.
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REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 12, 1994
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• MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve Resolution No.
85-94 declining the invitation to participate in the
Nacimiento Water Supply Project. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Unger and unanimously
carried. (5-0)
D-3 REVIEW OF MODIFICATIONS OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE VISUAL
RESOURCES AND SCENIC HIGHWAY ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN,
AND TO THE LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM LAND USE PLAN APPROVED ON
JUNE 17, 1992. THE AMENDMENTS SET NEW CRITERIA LIMITING
DEVELOPMENT ON RIDGE -LINES AND SLOPES IN UNDEVELOPED SCENIC
AREAS OF THE CITY. (CEQA DETERMINATION: EXEMPT AS A
FUNCTIONAL EQUIVALENT OF AN EIR UNDER CEQA LCP REGULATIONS)
- (RESOLUTION NO. 87-94)
Mayor Yates stated Council had agreed to continue this item to
the September 26, 1994 City Council meeting; however,
Councilmember Luna wished to address the language at this time.
Councilmember Luna referred to page 2, Section 1-D of the
ordinance. He had made a recommendation that there be a clause
stating that, where native plant species would not be effective,
non-native plant species would be allowable. In Section 1-C in
Section 2-E he noted a contradiction wherein Section C reads:
• "No new land divisions shall be approved in the scenic viewshed
area that do not contain adequate developable area outside the
scenic viewshed", and Section 2-E, the second sentence reads:
"The Planning Commission may permit projects on properties that
have no usable area outside the scenic viewshed." He assumes
that is referring to projects already subdivided.
Mr. Funk responded the issue has to do with the Planning
Commission allowing development in cases where a piece of
property has no developable area outside of the area they are
going to allow. The individual would be allowed to build on that
property based on the Planning Commission's review. When
property is subdivided, a new piece of property is created; 1-C
says that if that is going to be done, then problems should not
automatically be created that are suggested to be solved in 2-E.
Councilmember Luna felt there should be a caveat or something in
parentheses to add clarity saying that "the Planning Commission
may permit projects (excluding those required land divisions) on
properties that have no usable areas outside the scenic
viewshed." He said that "existing parcels" still indicates that
the Planning Commission may approve projects on existing parcels,
which could include subdivided projects. Mr. Funk said they
would clarify that.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment; there were no
• comments and the public hearing was closed.
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REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 12, 1994
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• MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council continue discussion
on the review of modifications of the amendments to the
Visual Resources and Scenic Highway Element of the
General Plan, and to the Local Coastal Program Land Use
Plan to the September 26, 1994 City Council meeting.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
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MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Crotzer and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Recorded by:
Bridgett Davis
City Clerk
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0 NOTICE OF S P E C 2 AL MEET 2 NG
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the Morro Bay
City Council is hereby called to be held on Wednesday, September
21, 1994 at 5:00 p.m. at the Tri-W property site adjacent to
Highway One and at the Morro Bay Boulevard turn-off, Morro Bay,
California.
Council will be on -site to review the amendments to the Visual
Resources and Scenic Highway Element of the General Plan, and to
the Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan approved on June 17, 1992.
The amendments set new criteria limiting development on ridge -lines
and slopes in undeveloped scenic areas of the City. (CEQA
Determination: Exempt as a functional equivalent of an EIR under
• CEQA LCP regulations).
Council will adjourn to a meeting with the Planning Commission
at 6:00 p.m. at the Morro Bay Veterans Memorial Building, 209 Surf
Street, Morro Bay, California.
The City Council and Planning Commission will be reviewing the
Morro Bay zoning ordinance.
DATED: September 14, 1994
WILLIAM YATES, Mayp
City of Morro Bay, alifornia
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CITY OF MORRO BAY
• MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 8, 1994
CALL TO ORDER -- Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Yates, Councilmembers Crotzer, Mullen, and Luna
City Administrator Dave Howell
City Attorney Dave Hunt
Public Works Director Bill Boucher
Office Assistant Lynn Casassa
PUBLIC COMMENTS -- None
Mayor Yates introduced of the following items, each of which was reviewed briefly with no action taken on any item:
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of Quarterly JPA Meeting - June 29, 1994
2. Staff Subcommittee Reports
a. June 15, 1994 (Agenda Item A-3 from 6/29/94)
b. AquaGen Flash Distillation Test Program
3. WWTP Operations Status Report
4. Jointly -Owned Property Lease Management Status Report
•B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Wastewater Treatment Plant Insurance
a. Consideration of Indemnity Agreement Between the Cayucos Sanitary District and the City of Morro
Bay (Tabled)
b. Staff Subcommittee Report on Alternative Insurance Sources/Proposals
2. Staff Subcommittee Report on Alternative Insurance Sources/Proposals
3. Wastewater Treatment Plant Budget FY 94-95
a. Staff Subcommittee Report on Cost Allocations (FY 94-95 Budget)
b. Subcommittee Report on Wastewater Treatment Plant Wage Scale and Certification Pay Issues
C. Subcommittee Report on Wastewater Treatment Plant FY 94-95 Budget Issues
d. Consideration of Final Budget FY 94-95
6:30-6:40 p.m. -- Motion by Crotzer; 2nd by Luna to adjourn to closed session. Following posting of agenda a
pertinent matter regarding potential litigation arose and, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956(b)(1)
"Significant Exposure to Litigation," the issue was reviewed with no action taken.
ADJOURNMENT - 6:40 p.m. Motion by Crotzer; 2nd by Luna to adjourn to JPA meeting.
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• NOT 2 C E OIF S P EC = AL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the Morro Bay
City Council is hereby called to be held on September 7, 1994 at
5:15 p.m. at the Tri-W property site adjacent to Highway One and at
the Morro Bay Boulevard turn-off, Morro Bay, California.
Council will be on -site to review the amendments to the Visual
Resources and Scenic Highway Element of the General Plan, and to
the Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan approved on June 17, 1992.
The amendments set new criteria limiting development on ridge -lines
and slopes in undeveloped scenic areas of the City. (CEQA
Determination: Exempt as a Functional Equivalent of an EIR under
CEQA LCP Regulations)
• DATED: September 2, 1994
WILLIAM YATES, a or
City of Morro B California
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NOT I C E O F CANC ELLAT = ON O F MEET = NG
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Morro Bay Municipal Code Ad -Hoc
Committee will not be meeting on Thursday, August 25, 1994 and
September 1, 1994.
The Committee's meetings will resume on Thursday, September 8,
1994, Thursday, September 15, 1994, Thursday, September 22, 1994,
and Thursday, September 29, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. in the Morro Bay
Community Center Conference Room, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay,
California to discuss the Morro Bay Municipal Code.
DATED: August 22, 1994
46 BRIDGET DAVIS, City Clerk
City of Morro Bay, California
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MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED MEETING - AUGUST 24, 1994; 5:00 P.M.
COMMUNITY CENTER MULTI -PURPOSE ROOM
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Yates
Ben Luna
Susan Mullen
Ahnawake Unger
ABSENT: Colby Crotzer
STAFF: Dave Howell
Sue Bonitz
Bridgett Davis
Andrea Lueker
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Administrator
Assistant City Attorney
City Clerk
Recreation & Parks Director
Charles Palmer addressed Council on the City budget.
REVIEW OF BAYSHORE BLUFFS MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
City Administrator Dave Howell presented the report to Council.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Betty Webb, President of the Bayshore Bluff Homeowner's
Association, stated it is unfair the homeowners provide a park
for the City at their expense. She urged Council to approve the
recommended option presented to the association by the City
Administrator to pay $120 per unit per year for a ten year period
and at that time the assessment district would be dissolved.
Bill Walters, attorney for Bayshore Bluff Homeowner's
Association, addressed the following concerns of the homeowners:
♦ There is no reply to the numerous accounting deficiencies.
♦ Instead of segregating the special assessments into distinct
accounts as required by law and good accounting practice,
those funds have been illegally commingled with the City's
General Fund, so that it is now impossible to trace how
those funds were used. All of the special assessments for
the past three years will be subject to attack as an invalid
tax, and not a properly administered special assessment.
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ADJOURNED MEETING - AUGUST 24, 1994; 5:00 P.M.
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• ♦ Staff does not address the undeniable fact that the
assessment includes items which the city's project
conditions required the City to pay for. Planning Commission
Resolution No. 16-81; Condition No. 8 states:
"Specifically, those responsibilities shall be that the
homeowner's association is responsible for all
maintenance of the park with the exception of
maintenance and cleaning of the restroom and parking
lot areas, which will be maintained by the City."
♦ The Maintenance Agreement is very important in understanding
the scope of the project conditions and the City's
responsibility:
"City shall, be responsible for maintenance and repairs
of the restroom and parking lots, electricity, water
use, sewer use, clean-up of the restroom and trash and
debris pick up on the ground of the park."
Paragraph 7 of the same agreement states:
"City, at City's expense, shall provide the necessary
water required by the association to maintain the
• landscaping on the subject public park."
Mr. Walter stated for three years the Bayshore Bluff
Homeowner Association have paid for all of those expenses
the City required itself to pay.
♦ Staff attempts to re -write the history of the formation of
the Assessment District to give it the appearance of
legitimacy. The three property owners who consented to the
formation of the Assessment District were coerced into doing
so by the City coercing the developer who would have dropped
the project altogether. Those three property owners would
have then been responsible for the maintenance of the
association property, and the project left an unfinished
"planned development wasteland".
♦ Staff suggests that the Department of Real Estate supported
the formation of an assessment district since their intent
was to place limits upon what might otherwise be
uncontrolled maintenance costs. That intent is defeated by
the history of these assessments which have proven to be
entirely unlimited.
Mr. Walters asked Council to reconsider what was previously
assessed to Bayshore Bluff Homeowner's Association.
• Don Farris, homeowner, stated he would like a fair and reasonable
settlement.
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ADJOURNED MEETING - AUGUST 24, 1994; 5:00 P.M.
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• Linda Thon, homeowner, stated she hopes Council will support
their proposal for a fair and reasonable settlement.
Bob Weasey, homeowner, stated his concern that there is no
accounting of expenses.
Hilda Heifetz, 140 Main Street, reviewed the history of the
Bayshore Bluffs development. She said the General Plan and
Coastal Commission required the water viewshed be preserved. Ms.
Heifetz stated the park was a gift to the developer in order to
add density to the development. She urged Council not to give up
the authority to the park.
Leabah Winter, 155 Sienna, stated the project was built with the
idea that concessions had to be made. She said this is a
precedence setting issue that could involve other projects (i.e.
Cloisters and North Point Subdivision). 'Ms. Winter asked Council
that the assessment be maintained by the City.
Charles Palmer stated the City's budget reflecting salary
increases is relative to the assessment increase.
Terry Stitt, homeowner, stated the developer made concessions in
• order to make money on the project; the homeowners are paying the
price for the mismanagement of the park.
Nancy Hillenberg, homeowner, stated she is a retired teacher on a
fixed income and would like a compromise that will work for all.
Betty Reed,'homeowner, stated she is also on a fixed income, and
that 15% of the taxes she pays is going to parks which is
excessive.
Robert May, homeowner, stated he is upset with the tax assessment
that has doubled since he has lived there.
Marjorie Kessner, homeowner, also on a fixed income, stated $400
per year to maintain the park is excessive.
Shirley Rock, homeowner, agreed with fellow homeowners that the
assessment is unfair.
Peter Nash, homeowner, stated it is not a fair and equitable
assessment.
Bill Dermody, property manager for Bayshore Bluffs, stated there
should be alternatives to make this a win -win situation for the
property owners and the City. He said it is unfair for those who
have moorings in the bay to use the parking lot and restrooms.
• Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED MEETING - AUGUST 24, 1994; 5:00 P.M.
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The meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 5:42 p.m. and returned
to regular session at 7:00 p.m.
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved Council reduce the assessment by 50%
($14,336) for this fiscal year based upon a signing of
an express agreement with Bayshore Bluff Homeowner
Association not to litigate this matter to be received
by the City no later than Friday, August 26, 1994 at
12:00 p.m. which is the deadline with the San Luis
Obispo County Assessor. If the agreement is not
received by this time, the original assessment will
stand. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna.
Mr. Walters requested that there become a separate accounting of
this assessment. He stated on behalf of Bayshore Bluff Homeowners
Association, he is authorized to accept Council's proposal.
Mayor Yates stated this agreement is for this fiscal year only
and this Council cannot bind future Councils.
Councilmember Unger stated the agreement will provide a "bare
bones" maintenance of the park with a real time accounting which
could prove to cost either more or less to maintain the park.
. Councilmember Luna stated the real time accounting this fiscal
year is extremely important.
Councilmember Mullen stated this is the best compromise between
the homeowner association and the City. She said it is extremely
important to have real time accounting and have accountability
that the homeowners can have access to.
VOTE: The motion was unanimously carried. (4-0)
F.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
unanimously carried. (4-0)
The meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
Recorded by:
Bridgett Davis
City Clerk
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6 NOT I C E O F ADJOURNS D MEET 2 NG
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Morro Bay City Council
adjourned from its regular meeting of Monday, August 22, 1994 to
Wednesday, August 24, 1994 at 5:00 p.m. in the Morro Bay Community
Center Multi -Purpose Room, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, California
to consider the following:
♦ REVIEW OF BAYSHORE BLUFFS PARK MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
DATED: August 23, 1994
• WILLIAM YATES, M y r
City of Morro Ba California
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City of Morro Bay
City Council Agenda
Mission Statement
The City of Mono Bay is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the quality of life. The City shall
be committed to this purpose and will provide a level of municipal service and safety consistent with
and responsive to the needs of the public.
REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 22, 1994; 5:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION - AUGUST 22, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:15 P.M.
595 HARBOR ST., MORRO BAY, CA
E-1 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956(B)(1), SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO
LITIGATION
♦ Significant exposure to litigation exists based upon existing facts
and the advise of legal counsel as to one matter
E-2 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957, PERSONNEL
♦ Discussions regarding potential discipline of one City employee
PUBLIC SESSION - AUGUST 22, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
209 SURF ST., MORRO BAY, CA
6bLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - VFW POST 11097
LIGHTEN UP
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - Members of the audience wishing to address the
Council on City business matters (other than Public Hearings items under
Section D) may do so at this time. When recognized by the Mayor, please
come forward to the podium and state your name and address for the record.
Comments should be limited to three minutes.
COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the
following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF JUNE 13, 1994 AND
JUNE 27, 1994
A-2 STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS - JULY 1994
A-3 EXPENDITURE REPORT - JULY 1994
4 WATER SUPPLY STATUS REPORT
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0-5 PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 11, 1994 AS "MORRO BAY ESTUARY DAY"
A-6 ADDENDUM TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CITY AND EMPLOYEE
UNITS
A-7 RESOLUTION NO. 79-94 APPOINTING STEVEN J. SYLVESTER, P.E., AS CITY
ENGINEER
A-8 RESOLUTION NO. 80-94 RESTRICTING PARKING AT CITY PARKS
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 RESOLUTION NO. 77-94 ADOPTING FINDINGS SUPPORTING THE DETERMINATION OF
THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL REGARDING
2970 GREENWOOD; APPLICANT - HOLINBECK
B-2 CONSIDERATION OF OPTION TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL STATE WATER
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 APPOINTMENT OF CITY REPRESENTATIVE TO WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD
C-2 RESOLUTION NO. 76-94 AMENDING THE CITY TRAVEL POLICY; AND RESOLUTION
NO. 74-94 ESTABLISHING NEW PER DIEM RATES
46, PUBLIC HEARINGS, REPORTS & APPEARANCES
D-1 REVIEW OF BAYSHORE BLUFFS PARK MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
D-2 REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF GRANTEE PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR SEAFOOD
PROCESSING INDUSTRY
D-3 RESOLUTION NO. 82-94 CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF SOURCE REDUCTION
AND RECYCLING ELEMENT
D-4 RESOLUTION NO. 78-94 REVIEW OF HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE; GPA 02-92
F. ADJOURNMENT
COPIES OF STAFF REPORTS OR OTHER PUBLIC DOCUMENTATION
RELATING TO EACH ITEM OF BUSINESS REFERRED TO ON THIS
AGENDA ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AND
AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AND REPRODUCTION AT
COST.
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT,
IF YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN A CITY
MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT
LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING TO INSURE THAT
REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE TO PROVIDE
• ACCESSIBILITY TO THE MEETING.
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• MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION - AUGUST 22, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:00 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor Yates
Mayor
Ben Luna
Councilmember
Ahnawake Unger
Councilmember
ABSENT:
Colby Crotzer
Councilmember
Susan Mullen
Councilmember
STAFF:
Dave Howell
City Administrator
David Hunt
City Attorney
CLOSED SESSION
MOTION:
Councilmember Luna
moved the meeting be adjourned to
Closed Session.
The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Unger
and unanimously carried. (3-0)
Mayor Yates read the Closed Session statement.
The meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 5:15 p.m. and returned
to regular session at 5:50 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
unanimously carried. (3-0)
The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 22, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Yates
Ben Luna
Ahnawake Unger
ABSENT: Colby Crotzer
Susan Mullen
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Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
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STAFF: Dave Howell
David Hunt
Rick Algert
Bill Boucher
Bridgett Davis
Don Funk
Rudy Hernandez
Joe Loven
Andrea Lueker
City Administrator
City Attorney
Harbor Director
Public Works Director
City Clerk
Community Development Director
Finance Director
Police Chief
Recreation & Parks Director
Jo L. Merriman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LIGHTEN UP
Harbor Director Rick Algert presented the "Lighten Up" this
evening.
MAYOR'S REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Yates made the following announcements:
♦ The flag pole located at the Veterans Memorial Building will
be refurbished;
♦ Sandal Makara has moved his vessel outside the City limits;
♦ No action will be taken on Item B-2 (State Water) this
evening.
Mayor Yates acknowledged the Fire Department personnel for their
efforts in the recent fire.
Mayor Yates also acknowledged City staff for their efforts in the
Special Election.
Councilmember Luna announced tokens are available for the
trolley.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mary Phillips addressed Council on putting ashes out for garbage
pick up. Mr. Boucher stated City ordinance defines ash as
rubbish and said he will contact Morro Bay Garbage on their
determination. Mayor Yates asked Mr. Boucher to confirm this
information to Mrs. Phillips in writing.
Jo L. Merriman expressed his disappointment in the City not
accepting the Achievement House bid for janitorial services.
DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no future agenda items requested by Council.
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• A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council,
the following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF JUNE 13,
1994 AND JUNE 27, 1994
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve the minutes of June 13,
1994 and June 27, 1994.
A-2 STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS - JULY 1994
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve the Statement of Cash and
Investments as submitted.
A-3 EXPENDITURE REPORT - JULY 1994
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve the Expenditure Report as
submitted.
A-4 WATER SUPPLY STATUS REPORT
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve the Water Supply Status
Report as submitted.
• A-5 PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 11, 1994 AS "MORRO BAY
ESTUARY DAY"
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Mr. Howell recommended Council adopt the proclamation declaring
September 11, 1994 as "Morro Bay Estuary Day".
A-6 ADDENDUM TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CITY AND
EMPLOYEE UNITS
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve the addendum to Memorandum
of Understanding between the City and employee units.
A-7 RESOLUTION NO. 79-94 APPOINTING STEVEN J. SYLVESTER, P.E.,
AS CITY ENGINEER
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve Resolution No. 79-94
appointing Steven J. Sylvester, P.E. as City Engineer.
A-8 RESOLUTION NO. 80-94 RESTRICTING PARKING AT CITY PARKS
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve Resolution No. 80-94
restricting parking at City Parks.
Mayor Yates pulled Item A-8 from the Consent Calendar.
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• MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council approve the Consent
Calendar with the exception of Item A-8. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Luna and unanimously
carried. (3-0)
A-8 RESOLUTION NO. 80-94 RESTRICTING PARKING AT CITY PARKS
Mayor Yates asked if this resolution includes Tidelands Park?
Public Works Director Bill Boucher clarified the boat launch ramp
parking lot is not considered a park; and there are undeveloped
Tidelands Park parking lots which is from the restroom north. He
said the boat launch ramp is not included in this proposed
resolution. Mayor Yates stated there may be an overflow of
parking into the park during the peak fishing season. Harbor
Director Rick Algert recommended excluding Tidelands Park from
the resolution and if there is a problem it can be reconsidered;
Council concurred.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve Resolution No.
80-94 as amended to exclude Tidelands Park. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Unger and unanimously
carried. (3-0)
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 RESOLUTION NO. 77-94 ADOPTING FINDINGS SUPPORTING THE
• DETERMINATION OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND CHIEF
BUILDING OFFICIAL REGARDING 2970 GREENWOOD; APPLICANT -
HOLINBECK
Community Development Director Don Funk introduced Resolution No.
77-94 for Council approval.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council approve Resolution
No. 77-94. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Luna and unanimously carried. (3-0)
B-2 CONSIDERATION OF OPTION TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL STATE WATER
Public Works Director Bill Boucher addressed Council on the
proposal made by the County of San Luis Obispo for the City to
purchase a portion of their state water entitlement. He stated
the concept is one means to increase the reliability that the
community would not be as adversely impacted by reductions in
water deliveries.
Council concurred staff should conduct an analysis on this issue
and bring it back to Council as a public hearing item on
September 12, 1994.
No action was taken on this item.
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• C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 APPOINTMENT OF CITY REPRESENTATIVE TO WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD
Public Works Director Bill Boucher addressed Council on the
appointment of a City representative to the Waste Management
Board.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council appoint Public Works
Director Bill Boucher as the City representative to the
Waste Management Board. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried. (3-0)
C-2 RESOLUTION NO. 76-94 AMENDING THE CITY TRAVEL POLICY; AND
RESOLUTION NO. 74-94 ESTABLISHING NEW PER DIEM RATES
City Administrator Dave Howell introduced the amendments to the
City travel policy and requested Council approve Resolution No.
76-94 amending the City travel policy; and also approve
Resolution No. 74-94 establishing new per diem rates.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve Resolution No.
76-94 amending the City travel policy; and also approve
Resolution No. 74-94 establishing new per diem rates.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger and
• unanimously carried. (3-0)
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS REPORTS & APPEARANCES
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D-1 REVIEW OF BAYSHORE BLUFFS PARK MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT
This item was continued to a public hearing scheduled for August
24, 1994.
D-2 REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF GRANTEE PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR
SEAFOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY
Harbor Director Rick Algert reviewed the Grantee Performance
Report for Seafood Processing Industry and recommended Council's
approval.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment, there were no
comments and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve the Grantee
Performance Report for Seafood Processing Industry.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger and
unanimously carried. (3-0)
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• D-3 RESOLUTION NO. 82-94 CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF SOURCE
REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT
Public Works Director Bill Boucher introduced the findings of the
Source Reduction and Recycling Element, Household Hazardous Waste
Element, Non -Disposal Facility Element, and the Environmental
Impact Report for Source Reduction and Recycling Element and the
Household Hazardous Waste Element. He stated State Law AB939 and
subsequent amendments requires cities to draft and adopt certain
documents regarding these solid waste management programs and
recommended Council approve Resolution No. 82-94 adopting these
findings.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Mary Phillips addressed Council on hazardous waste.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve Resolution No.
82-94 adopting the Source Reduction and Recycling
Element, Household Hazardous Waste Element, Non -
Disposal Facility Element, and the Environmental Impact
Report for Source Reduction and Recycling Element and
the Household Hazardous Waste Element. The motion was
• seconded by Councilmember Unger and unanimously
carried. (3-0)
D-4 RESOLUTION NO. 78-94 REVIEW OF HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE; GPA
02-92
Community Development Director Don Funk reviewed the amendments
to the Housing Element of the General Plan which were approved by
the Planning Commission on August 1, 1994 and recommended Council
approve Resolution No. 78-94 approving these amendments.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Mary Phillips addressed Council on the grandfather clause of
illegal conversions.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
Council made the following amendments to the resolution and
attachment "B":
Finding #2 of the resolution
2. That the City Council does hereby approve Case No. GP 02-92
that amends the Housing Element as shown in Exhibit "A",
including Attachments "A" (draft Housing Element), and "B"
is
(proposed changes), and .....
3
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Attachment "B"
Council removed the word "annually".
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve Resolution No.
78-94 as amended. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Unger and unanimously carried. (3-0)
F.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved
The motion was seconded
unanimously carried. (3-0)
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Recorded by:
Bridgett Davis
City Clerk
the meeting be adjourned.
by Councilmember Luna and
7
NOTICE OF MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Morro Bay Municipal Code Ad -Hoc
Committee is hereby called to be held on Thursday, August 11, 1994
at 7 p.m., and Thursday, August 18, 1994 at 7 p.m., at the
Community Center Conference Room, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay,
California. The Committee will be reviewing the Morro Bay
Municipal Code.
Dated: /gUGUJ7 S^�
OIA"
BRIDGETTedkVIS, City Clerk
City of Morro Bay, California
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NOT = C E O F S P EC = AL MEET = NG
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the Morro Bay
City Council is hereby called to be held on Wednesday, August 17,
1994 at 5:30 p.m. in the Morro Bay Community Center Multi -Purpose
Room, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, California to hold a
Council/Staff Workshop.
DATED: August 10, 1994
City of Morro Bay,
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MINUTES OF COUNCIL/STAFF WORKSHOP HELD AUGUST 17, 1994, 5:30 PM
AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER MULTI -PURPOSE ROOM.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER: 5:45 PM
PRESENT:
Mayor Yates, Council Members Mullen, Luna, Unger
Staff: Howell, Hunt, Lueker, Loven, Funk, Jones, Algert, Hernandez.
PUBLIC COMMENT: NONE
STAFF REPORTS:
I. CITY ATTORNEY
Presented a written report of attorney/staff/council activity with
percentage breakdowns as to time allocations.
ACTION: Council received report and directed Attorney and
Administrator to present a re -prioritization of levels of service
by 9/12/94.
II. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Presented a written report of status of various pending projects.
ACTION: Council received report and divided items by priority;
short 1-3 months, medium 3-6 months, and long 6-12 months.
III. FINANCE DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR
Presented written report of department activity and pending
projects.
ACTION: Council received report. Council requested written update
on status of Mimosa refinance.
IV.
FIRE
Fire Chief was excused due to "Hwy 41" fire. Council discussed
importance of completing City Emergency Plan in timely manner.
ACTION: Requested that Emergency Plan be completed as soon as
practicable.
• V. HARBOR DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR
Presented written report of department activity and pending
projects. Discussion re: gear storage yard, Front St. parking and
Coleman, Rock restrooms.
ACTION: Received report with established time lines.
VI. POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Chief presented written update re: department personnel,
projects and activity.
ACTION: Council received report and requested that letters
expressing City opposition to the continued elimination of State
Park TOT also advocating legislation restoring same be sent to our
elected officials.
VII. RECREATION AND PARKS
Presented written report on activity and projects.
ACTION: Council accepted report.
• VIII. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Written report attached, no presentation made at this meeting.
ACTION: none
IX. WRAP UP
ACTION:
Council reaffirmed policy of answering mail in 10 days.
Council requested owners/managers of vacation rentals be notified
of TOT requirement.
Council requested that these workshops be scheduled semi-annually.
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1993-94 Department Time Use
R&P (3.7%)
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City Council General Matters.
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Risk Management.
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Outside Contracting Issues.
4
4.
Mobile Home Rent Control.
5
5.
SLO Council of Governments.
6
6.
General Law Issues.
7
7.
Grand Jury Investigations.
8
8.
Amicus Brief and Matters.
9
9.
Mary Phillips.
10
10.
Property Acquisition.
11
11.
Code Enforcement Issues.
12
12.
Destination 2000.
13
13.
Records Issues.
14
14.
Initiative Measures.
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15.
"Smoke Free" Ordinance.
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Com.Dev. General Issues.
2
2.
Cloisters Project.
3
3.
General Development Review.
4
4.
Cypress Plaza/Halferty.
5
5.
Permitting Issues.
6
6.
California Coastal Act.
7
7.
Parking Issues.
8
8.
Tri-W Development Issues.
9
9.
Code Enforcement Issues.
10
10.
Hillside Regulations.
11
11.
2040 Ironwood (Price).
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12.
Housing Issues.
13
13.
Sign Ordinance and Enforcement.
14
14.
Water Equivalency/Waiting List.
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15.
Outside Contracting Issues.
16
16.
Water Front Master Plan.
17
17.
Redevelopment Issues.
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18.
Private Tree Ordinance.
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19.
Zoning Ordinance.
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North Point Development.
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Water Rates Issues.
4
4.
Personal Property Leasing.
5
5.
Taxation Issues.
6
6.
Outside Contracting Issues.
7
7.
Leage/Harbor House Inn Bankruptcy.
8
8.
Risk Management.
9
9.
Facade Improvement Program.
10
10.
Public Utilities Matters.
52 CMBCTY.FIRE
1
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Fire Dept. General Issues.
2
2.
HazMat Agreement.
3
3.
Liability Claims.
4
4.
Enforcement Issues.
5
5.
Outside Contracting Issues.
6
6.
Impact Fee Issues.
7
7.
Risk Mangagement.
50 CMBCTY.HARBOR
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Harbor General Issues.
2
2.
Live Aboard Ordinance and issues.
3
3.
Lease Site Issues.
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4.
Tideland Trust Issues.
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5.
Harbor Risk Management.
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6.
Harbor Entrance Issues.
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7.
Liability Claims.
8
8.
Outside Contracting Issues.
9
9.
"Big Mama" (February 14, 1993).
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10.
Anchor Memorial.
69 CMBCTY.OUTCN
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Monitor Outside Counsel.
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2.
Norton v. Napper.
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3.
Morro Bay v. Price.
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Personnel Office General Matters
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Vaction Issues.
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3.
Oden v. P.E.R.S.
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Management Contracts.
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Employee Discipline Issues.
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Police Dept. General Issues.
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Liability Claims.
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Personnel Issues.
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Animal Control Matters.
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Records Issues.
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1 1. Public Works Dept General Issues.
2 2. Desalination Plant
3 3. Code Enforcement Issues.
4 4. Lake Naciemento Project.
5 5. Water Treatment Plant
6 6. Waste Water Treatment Plant.
7 7. General Water Issues.
8 8. Mimosa Assessment Dist.
9 9. Solid Waste Management.
10 10. Liability Claims.
11 11. Personnel Issues.
12 12. Cable Franchise Issues.
13 13. Tree Ordinance.
14 14. Risk Management.
15 15. Transportation Issues.
16 16. State Water Project.
17 17. Water Rights Applications.
18 18. Outside Contracting Issues.
19 19. Development Condition Review
1 1. Water Management Plan General Mtrs.
2 2. State Water Issues.
3 3. Desalination Plant Issues.
1 1. Rec. & Parks Dept General Issues.
2 2. Tidelands Park re CDSI.
3 3. Acheivement House Custodial Agmt.
4 4. Bayshore Bluffs Park.
5 5. ADA Compliance Issues.
6 6. Outside Contracting.
7 7. Development Condition Review.
8 8. Risk Management.
9 9. Development Condition Review
10 10. Liability Claims.
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1 1. CDSI v. City of Morro Bay.
1 1. City of Morro Bay v. Davis.
1 1. People v. Joseph Duran (EJP/DRH).
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1 1. Harbor Hut Bankruptcy
1 1. People v. Makara (DRH/MLC).
1 1. Sullivan v. Morro Bay (DRH/SMB).
1 1. Morro Bay v. SWRCB (DRH/MLC).'
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Community Development Director.
DATE: August 17,1994
SUBJECT: Status Report on the following Planning Related Projects:
Waterfront Master Plan
Parking Management Plan
Housing Element
Revised Street Tree List
Sign Ordinance Update
Subdivision Ordinance Update
Update Waterfront Zones
Capital Improvement Plan
Seismic Safety Element Update
Update of Muni Code Sec. 13.20
Definition of Infill
SUMMARY:
Zoning Ordinance and GP/LCP Amendments
Hillside Regulations
Building Regulation Streamlining
Private Tree Removal Regulation Changes
Potential Redevelopment Agency
Grading, Geology and Erosion Control Ord.
Master Facilities Plan
Lot merger Ordinance a I
Building Bulk and Scale Policies
Quintana/Morro Bay Blvd. Intersection Review
Waterfront Master Plan: The Waterfront Master Plan is still undergoing hearings with the Planning
Commission. They are currently reviewing the proposed design guidelines and planned uses for the
"Den Dulls" property. The next Planning Commission hearing is scheduled for a special meeting on
August 29th. The Waterfront Plan should be ready to present to the City Council by the end of the
summer.
Zoning Ordinance and GPILCP Amendments: The Planning Commission recently completed
their review of the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan / Local Coastal Plan Amendments. Staff is in the
process of inputting the Planning Commission recommendations to begin the Council review. The
Council hearings on the draft amendments are currently being conducted
Parking Management Plan: The Parking Management Plan is still undergoing hearings with the
Planning Commission. The next hearings will be scheduled immediately after the Commission completes
their review of the revised Housing Element. Hearings are anticipated to begin again on August 29th at a
special Planning Commission meeting. Staff is already working on the Embarcadero Parking Lot (also
known as the Front Street Parking Lot).
Hillside Regulations: The Planning Commission recently completed their review of the revised
Hillside Regulations. The regulations are scheduled for public hearing at the September 12th Council
meeting. —
Housing Element: The revised draft of this very important document has been recently completed by
staff. The new draft Housing Element has twm reviewed by the State Department of Housing and
• Community Development. The Planning Commission approved the amended Housing Element on
August I st. It is scheduled for Public Hearings with the City Council on August 22nd.
•Building Regulation Streamlining: The Staff Task Force has recently completed the Streamlining
Report. The report has been distributed to the Council and was discussed as a public hearing on August
8th. Further meetings are now being scheduled and the committee is being expanded to include local
builders and architects.
Revised Street Tree List: The Planning Commission recently completed review and approval of a
new street tree list. That list was approved by the City Council on July 25th. Staff will work with the
Streets and Trees Committee to prepare a program for the use of the approved trees on various streets in
Morro Bay.
Private Tree Removal Regulation Changes: The Private Tree Removal Regulations are still
undergoing hearings with the Planning Commission. Once completed, those regulations will be
presented to the City Council for approval. It is anticipated that these regulations will be ready for
Council review by the end of the summer.
Sign Ordinance Update: Staff is working with the Chamber of Commerce to prepare new Sign
Regulations. A draft of the new regulations is projected to be ready for public review by Spring,
Potential Redevelopment Agency: The RDA Task Force is still reviewing the potential for a
Redevelopment Agency in the City of Morro Bay. Their findings will be presented to the City Council in
September.
Subdivision Ordinance Update: This ordinance is in need of major revision. Staff has projected to
begin the amendments in early 1995..
•Grading, Geology and Erosion Control Ordinance: There is an urgent need for grading and
erosion controls. Due to other commitments, staff will not be able to begin work on this ordinance until
early 1995. Staff has projected to begin the amendments in early 1995.
Update Waterfront Zones: Once the Waterfront Plan has been completed, staff will begin
preparation of the amendments to the zones which are contained within the Waterfront area.
Master Facilities Plan: The last comprehensive Master Facilities Plan was completed by the City in
1966. (No one would ever know!)
Capital Improvement .Plan: The City needs a phasing plan for the construction of new and upgraded
public facilities. The Capital Improvement Plan will identify a schedule and funding mechanisms for the
development of future facilities.
Lot Merger Ordinance: Staff expects to begin preparation of a Lot Merger Ordinance in combination
with the new proposed Subdivision Ordinance.
Seismic Safety Element Update: The County has indicated that it will begin preparation of an
update of the Seismic Safety Element and Safety Element during 1994-95 fiscal year. The City is
expected to be asked to help fund the preparation and, in return, the County consultants would provide a
revised draft element for adoption by the City.
Update of Muni Code Sec. 13.20: Many of the Retrofit regulations are in need of update to _
include the recent decisions made regarding the Water Management Plan. This is a big project and is not
anticipated to begin until late 1995.
• Building Bulk and Scale Poi.cies: The Planning Commission has indicated that there is a need to
review the existing bulk and scale regulations in order to make decisions regarding new construction
more fair to both the builder and the neighbors.
• Definition of Infill: The definition of infill is due to be re-examined after the certification of the
Water Management Plan.
QuintanalMorro Bay Blvd. Intersection Review: The Planning Commission has indicated a
desire to review the proposals for the Quintana Road / Morro Bay blvd. intersection before they are
engineered.
• MEMORANDUM
TO: HONORABLE M4Y,OR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Rudy Hernande , iinance Director
DATE: August 17, 1994
SUBJECT: STAFF ASSIGNMENTS
1. IN PROCESS
A. Annual Audits
1. Independent Citywide Audit
2. Transportation Development Act (T.D.A.)
3. Morro Bay-Cayucos JPA Audit
B. Summary of Major Work in Annual Audits
1. Compliance testing of accounts payable, payroll, cash,
receivables and compliance with grant funding
2. Preparation of year-end financial statements on the accrual basis
(recognition of revenue earned and expenses incurred regardless of
when cash is received or paid)
3. Make recommendations for improving our finance operations
C. RFP for Audit Services
Anticipated schedule for proposal review and contract award:
1.
Issue RFP
8/4/94
2.
Deadline for RFP Proposals
8/26/94
3.
Complete Proposal Evaluation
9/1/94
4.
Finalize staff recommendation
9/2/94
5.
Council award contract
9/12/94
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Objectives
1. Obtain Audit Services at a lower cost (past year cost $18,700).
2. Have different auditor examine accounting records. Current
auditor has been city auditor for past 13 years.
D. RFP for Accounting Software and Hardware (Finance Portion
Only).
Anticipated schedule for proposal review and contract award:
1. Issue RFP 8/31/94
2. Deadline for RFP 9/30/94
3. Complete proposal evaluation 10/3/94-10/7/94
Staff will require that the top three (3) bidders provide on -site
demonstrations or make arrangements to allow City staff to conduct on -
site visits to other cities who are currently using the accounting system.
A review committee is yet to be determined.
• 4. Finalize staff recommendation 10/10/94-10/14/94
5. Council award contract 10/24/94
6. Staff begins implementing new 10/25/94-12/31/94
accounting system
7. New accounting system goes on-line 1/3/95
Advantages - 1995 W-2's will reflect the entire calendar year. No transfer
of payroll cost between calendar years required.
Accounts Payable - 1995 1099's will reflect the entire calendar year. No
transfer of vendor cost between calendar years required.
E. AB 1600 Study
Staff is currently in the process of reviewing the Draft Report dated February 28,
1992. Assuming no major changes are required, AB 1600 final copy should be
completed by mid -September 1994. Note, according to David M. Griffith
(consultants preparing the report), this long delay has been caused by the
dollar amount needed to be included for the State Water Project.
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F. Community Center Refinancing Project
Staff is currently in the process of completing the forms required to finalize the
refinancing documents. Annual savings will be $8,117 instead of the
$10,808.79 previously estimated.
MEMORANDUM
• TO:. CITY ADMINISTRATOR DATE: 6/30/94
SUBJECT: FY 93-94 STATUS REPORT AND FY 94-95 GOALS
Dave, around this time for the past four years I have provided the City Administrator a list of
suggested goals for the next year. Here goes this edition:
SUGGESTED GOALS FOR FY 94-95
1.
NEW PATROL BOAT: Monitor every step of construction and have new boat in
service by 12-31-94.
2.
ENTRANCE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: Council approval ofPCA, oversee Corps
bid process and prepare to dig in summer of 95.
3.
MAINTENANCE DREDGING: Coordinate maintenance project with new construction
project.
• 4.
TIDELANDS PARK REST ZOOM REHAB: Complete project by 12-31-94.
rj 5.
ANCHOR PARK MEMORIAL: Pursue direction from City Administrator/Council to
resolve Fishermen's Memorial policy and trust fund account status —
6.
CSD ISSUES: Negotiate Public Works yard leases with CSD staff and run through
leases to execution by joint board. Complete lease management policy.
7.
SANDAL: Resolve current stalemate by 7-1-95.
S.
NEW HPO POSITION: Revise job description, set new schedule, recruit for and fill
new position. Extend hours of on -duty service through new schedule.
9.
INTERIOR HARBOR DREDGING PROJECT: Commence permitting process,
define project and complete design by end of fiscal year.
S 10.
REORGANIZE OFFICE DUTIES: Existing administration/lease duties and special
in
projects have overwhelmed the Director and Office Coordinator. Bring part -tune
clerical help and allocate portion of Office Coordinator's time to special projects
11.
SLIP RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT: Complete design in cooperation with Public
Works, release bid, award bid and complete project by end of FY 94-95.
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12. TIDELANDS PARK PHASE III: Assist Recreation and Parks with project through
permitting, design and hopefiilly construction.
13. NEW HARBOR PATROL OFFICE DESIGN: Hire architect to complete concept
plan and start permitting process, start working on grant or financing strategies.
14. NEW HARBOR MAINTENANCE FACILITY: Complete interior improvements
including installation of phone, sewer and emergency generator.
s 15. WATERFRONT ROCK MASTER PLAN: Assist Community Development and
Council with review and adoption of plan.
16. EMBARCADERO PARKING PLANS: Work with Harbor Advisory Board
subcommittee to initiate plan for parking improvements to be reviewed by Council in one
form or another by end of FY 94-95. Assist Community Development with Front St.
parking lot redesign and construction including relocation of existing Harbor Department
maintenance yard.
. L 17. BACK BAY: Coordinate City representation on management plan steering committee
and monitor Fish & Game back bay lease issues.
C 18. LEASES: Reneogtiate Morro Bay Marina lease, negotiate and shepherd through to
Council execution new lease with Harbor Hut including construction of walkway
improvements between GAFCO and Harbor Hut. Monitor Inn at Morro Bay
redevelopment project and coordinate lease issues with various City Departments. Work
with Attorney to protect City'S position in Harbor Center lease.
• 19.. SEAFOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY STUDY: Report to Council in October, 1994
on plans, pursue EDA eligibility and search for grant funds.
s , 20. HARBOR BILLINGS AND COLLECTIONS: Initiate collection service when
approved by City Attorney,. write off dead past due accounts. Continue aggressive
collection program.
21. LEASE SECURITY DEPOSITS: Review lease site security deposits and propose
Council approval of revised process.
22. PUBLIC AFFAIRS: Cosponsor Harbor Advisory Board/Recreation and Parks
Commission night in October with Recreation and Parks. Continue active involvement in
special events and community affairs for positive public relations and beneficial landlord/
tenant relations.
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ACTION ITEM
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AGENDANO. W-1
Date �' ZSs Action
SUBJECT: JOINT CC/HAB MEETING - PROPOSED AGENDA SUBJECTS
The City Council has requested the HAB submit a list of
proposed agenda subjects for a joint meeting early in 1988.
Members submitted individual lists and this item is now
returned to you to narrow the proposed list for City Council
consideration. Review of proposed agenda subjects submitted
by the current HAB indicate interest in the following
subjects for discussion at the joint meeting with the City
Council:
1. Harbor Entrance Safety.
2. New Harbor Office.
3. Harbor Economic Report.
4. Protection and Enhancement of Commercial Fishing
Industry.
5. Liveaboards - Morro Bay and Back Bay.
6. Work Areas for Fishing Fleet.
7. Vessel Haul -Out Facility. .
8. Development of Additional Slips/Bayshore Bluffs Area.
9: Dredging Back -Bay Channel.
10: Coleman Drive/Morro Rock Specific Plan.
11. Coleman Drive Revetment.
12. Coleman Drive and Morro Rock Picnic Areas.
13. Waterfront Restrooms..
14. Review Harbor Regulations.
15. Promotion of Mariculture.
16. Sedimentation Build -Up of Bay.
17. Development of Environmental Research Center.
18. Parking/Camping Problems at Public Boat Launch Area.
19. Bike Path Development.
20. City Slip Rents.
21. General Waterfront Improvement.
22. Real Purpose of HAB.
Past HAB and Harbor Commissions have expressed interest in
the following additional items:
1. Harbor Master Plan.
2. Tenant Mix of Waterfront.
3. Tidelands Park Development.
4. Harbor Jurisdiction.
5. Lease Site 49 Development.
6. Study/Monitor/Mitigate Estuary and Wetlands.
7. Handicap Parking.
8. Harbor Vessel Capacity Study.
• 9. South T-Pier Area Redevelopment Completion.
10. Parking Assessment District - Embarcadero.
11. Long/Short Term Dredging Needs.
12. Fishermen Cold -Storage.
As can be seen, the interests
suggested that the HAB discuss
to a consensus as to the most
presented to the City.Council
agenda items.
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are extremely varied. It is
the various topics and come
important topics to be
as proposed joint meeting
• M E M O R A N D U M
TO: City Council
Dave Howell, Interim City Administrator
FROM: Joe Loven, Interim Chief of Police
DATE: August 10, 1994
SUBJECT: POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Currently, the Police Department is not working on any projects
that will require Council action over the next few months. However,
the department has continued to move ahead with several projects
and some internal changes. The following information is provided as
a brief overview of what the department has been doing and where
it's going with some of the changes.
PERSONNEL CHANGES AND ADDITIONS
Except for the remaining vacancy caused by Dave Howell, moving up
to Interim City Administrator, the department has filled all full-
time positions. We have also filled the part-time Crime Prevention
Coordinator. Additionally, backgrounds are being completed on four
• (4) Reserve Officers and one (1) Reserve Dispatcher. The Reserve
Officer ranks were depleted by the hiring of two of our reserves as
full-time officers. Recent hirings include:
Sue Murphy - Actually hired on 4/25/94 as a full-time officer, Sue
had been a Morro Bay Reserve Police Officer for about 2 years.
She was previously employed as a supervisor (Sergeant) at
Atascadero State Hospital. Sue is already well known to Morro
Bay due to her prior reserve status and was the first Reserve
Officer to fully complete the Field Training Program (480
hours) while employed full time at Atascadero Hospital.
Ron Martinelli - Also hired full time from our Reserve ranks, Ron
started working on 7/30/94. Ron has 18 years prior experience
with the San Jose Police Department and is fluent in Spanish.
Ron is also well known to the area for his instruction of
Pepper Spray (OC) classes through the Morro Bay Neighborhood
Watch. Ron is also a well known instructor in personal defense
and has been a consultant/instructor to other agencies in the
area of gangs.
JoAnn Reddell - JoAnn has been hired for the part-time position of
Crime Prevention Coordinator after having been active as a
volunteer with the Neighborhood Watch over the past year.
JoAnn is well known to Morro Bay and has been active in the
past with Crime Prevention programs at the Sheriff's Office,
Morro Bay Police, San Luis Obispo Crimestoppers, and was on
the board of the San Luis Obispo County Juvenile Justice Commission.
William Vaughn - Bill will be coming on board as a Level I Reserve
• Officer. He was raised in the Morro Bay area and is a graduate
of Morro Bay High. His parents still reside in the city. Bill
has just moved back to the Morro Bay area after 6 years in the
Army and 12 years with the Los Angeles Police Department.
While with L.A.P.D., Bill was active in a community based
project (Mad About Rising Crime) that he helped organize in
the San Fernando Valley.
William Kramer - Bill is a graduate of Chatsworth High School and
recently put himself through the full basic Police Academy at
Allan Hancock College. He currently resides in Paso Robles.
Bill is also starting as a Level I Reserve Officer and is
"new" to the law enforcement profession.
Both Bill Vaughn and Bill Kramer have completed the necessary tests
and background investigations to begin working as Reserves Officers
by August 15th. Additional backgrounds are being done on two other
Reserve Officer applicants and one Reserve Dispatcher. Hopefully
these additional candidates will be on board within the next month.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
The department has continued to expand it's community involvement
with several programs being undertaken or expanded:
• Mighborhood Watch - The second annual Neighborhood Watch program
was held at the Vets Hall on August 11th. The program was
expanded to be a "Public Safety Night" and included all
agencies providing public safety to the city, including;
Police, Fire, Harbor, U.S. Coast Guard, Calif. State Parks,
and San Luis Ambulance. Neighborhood Watch has continued to
grow with the very active participation of JoAnn Reddell as
the Crime Prevention Coordinator.
Operation KidCare - This program will be put on by the Police
Department and sponsored by the Morro Bay Peace Officer
Association. It involves a program developed by Polaroid
Corporation where a "passport" type document is prepared with
a photo and personal information on children that can be used
as an emergency reference by the parents. The intent is to
have a photo and personal information on your child readily
available for law enforcement if needed. The department will
be completing this program for both elementary schools at the
beginning of the school year and will include all 600 students
at both schools. The cost for the KidCare "kits" is being born
by the Morro Bay Peace Officers Association with the personnel
coming from the department and the school PTA's..
Community Oriented Policing - The department is in the process of
formally implementing a program of Community Oriented
Policing. Community Oriented Policing is more than just a
"program" but a philosophy that the entire department must buy
into and operate by.
Community Oriented Policing is an approach to police work that
. builds a strong working relationship between the police and
the community in order to share responsibility for the quality
of life and crime prevention in Morro Bay. The department
currently has a team of four department members, representing
supervisors to dispatchers, who are devising ideas to help
implement Community Oriented Policing. A closer working
relationship between patrol and Neighborhood Watch along with
the KidCare project mentioned above are only a couple of the
beginning projects.
Bicycle/Embarcadero Patrol - the department is in the process of
obtaining a second bike to create a two officer Bicycle Patrol
Team. Currently one officer has been utilized on bike patrol
on a limited basis due to staffing restrictions. However, with
the new Reserve Officers. coming on, one will be used as the
second officer, This will expand the use of Bike Patrol on the
weekends and busy holidays on the Embarcadero and Downtown.
The Bike Patrol Team will be used extensively during the
Harbor Festival.
Volunteer Program - The Senior Volunteers (Community Service
Workers being the politically correct term) along with
Neighborhood Watch have built a strong core of workers
that have taken on numerous projects and on -going
programs. They include:
• Vehicle Abatement Program - over 150 abandoned cars have been
towed or volunarily disposed of from both public and
private property over the past two years.
Graffiti Removal Program - ongoing removal of graffiti is
done on a weekly basis with the results fairly evident
around town. The moment graffiti is found, it's covered
up or painted over.
Vacation Patrol Check - this service, sponsored by
Neighborhood Watch and performed by the Senior
Volunteers, is done several days a week where residents on
vacation are getting routine checks of their homes done
while their away.
Parking Surveys/Enforcement - with the high quality core of
volunteers we have, a training program is in progress to
allow these civilians to enforce parking regulations in
the heavily travelled areas like the Embarcadero. They're
currently working on a survey of the Embarcadero to
help determine if time restrictions will ease some of the
parking problems.
Office of Traffic Safety Grant (OTS) - the department is in the
final paperwork process of obtaining an OTS grant for expanded
• traffic safety in speed enforcement, use of child restraints
and bicycle helmets.
The grant is for approximately $35,000.00 of equipment
• including; a radar/speed display trailer, additional radar
units, lap top computers, bicycle helmets, child restraint
seats, and miscellaneous bicycle rodeo equipment. The traffic
safety program will be aimed at both education and enforcement
and include several programs at the elementary schools and a
giveaway program of bike helmets and child restraint seats for
needy families. The grant will be funded in September, with
October through December allowed for equipment purchases. The
actual traffic safety project begins on January 1st and runs
for one year.
INTERNAL ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGES
Department Reorganization - several ideas are being worked on with
the Interim City Administrator for some reorganization of
duties and responsibilities within the department. Though all
of the proposals have not been worked out, they will address
the Department's goals of:
Increasing the number of officers on the street,
Maintaining safe/minimum staffing levels on each shift,
Providing 24 hour supervisory accountability of all
personnel to guarantee quality and consistency of
• service,
Expanding opportunities for career advancement,
promotability, and decision making abilities at the
Patrol Officer level.
One of the changes that has been approved and negotiated with
the Peace Officer Association will be the establishment of a
Senior Officer or Corporal position. The position will be a
promotional within the department, with the designated
officers to be the department Field Training Officers, acting
Watch Commanders in the absence of a Sergeant, and will be
handling additional secondary assignments and responsibilities
within the department. This position will also allow them to
attend supervisory level training established by the
California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
(P.O.S.T).
MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS
Additional Funding Sources - the department is currently putting
together a proposal to seek recovery of some of the city's
costs for providing Public Safety to the State Parks. The
proposal will address the costs of Police, Fire, and Harbor
Department services to the State Parks and the continued
impact and costs of those services. Reimbursement is bci,_6
• sought through collection of Transient Occupancy Taxes from '
the campgrounds which had been discontinued in the past.
This approach should have little or no impact on their
• strained budgets and be equitable to both the state and city.
The proposal is being prepared with input from the affected
departments and Finance. It will be forwarded to State Parks
after review with the Interim City Administrator, hopefully,
within the next two weeks.
CONCLUSION
The Police Department has always moved ahead with changing times
and will continue to do so. Each change will hopefully add to the
enhancement of this agency as a professional organization and to
the betterment of the community.
Sincerely,
r.Q
Joe ven, Interim Chief of Police
•
• CITY OF MORRO BAY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
MEMORANDUM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR t4
DATE: AUGUST 17, 1994
SUBJECT: CURRENT DEPARTMENT WORK TASKS
State Water Project
Develop and implement means through which to assure maximum deliveries of annual
subscription (1313 AF) during periods of drought -related reductions. SLO County is currently
pursuing sale of its unallocated subscriptions. As this is one option being considered for
"insurance" it is anticipated recommendations will be forwarded for City Council consideration in
September.
Water Management Plan
Is Coastal Commission consideration of "certification" of Plan scheduled for September meeting in
Eureka. Attendance at meeting is planned.
Non -Emergency Desal Permit
Application has been submitted to Coastal Commission with no schedule as of yet for
consideration. Attendance is planned. Discussions with PG&E regarding outfall agreement and
amendment thereto needed subsequently.
Main Street Bike Path
Negotiations with PG&E underway for routing through Power Plant property. Preliminary
engineering for Morro Creek crossing and remainder of project underway for approval of funding
agency. Tentative construction scheduled for spring, 1995.
Twin Bridges Replacement/South Bay Blvd Raising and Bike Lanes
Twin Bridges EIR/S underway. Raising and Bike Lane design scheduled to commence winter
1994/95. Construction'of both projects tentatively scheduled to commence spring 1996.
Atascadero Road Sewer Interceptor
Preliminary engineering underway with design scheduled for completion winter/spring.
Pacific Street Grind/Overlav
• Project specifications to be completed end of August. Construction in October 1994. Please
remember grinding operation is spectacularly noisy but short-term.
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RECREATION AND PARRS
CITY OF MORRO BAY
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
THROUGH: DAVE HOWELL, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: DIRECTOR, RECREATION AND PARKS
DATE: AUGUST 10, 1994
SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 1994-95 PROJECTS
Below is a list and brief description of Recreation and Parks
Department projects for FY 1994-95.
CUSTODIAL SERVICE
Initiate new custodial services contractor to clean City
facilities/offices beginning mid -August, 1994.
• TIDELANDS PHASE III
In conjunction with the Harbor Department, follow through with
design permitting and begin construction.
RECREATION AND PARK ELEMENT
Using data collected in 1992, write Chapter 4 - Implementation,
which is needed to update the element. The current Recreation and
Park Element was written in 1976.
ADA - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Complete building surveys and provide a transition plan to City
Council by January, 1995.
MORRO BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Promote information regarding the Foundation through an Ice Cream
Social in September, 1994, Christmas Tree Donation in December,
1994 and Spaghetti Feed in March, 1995.
LIGHT RETROFIT PROGRAM
Working with P.G. & E. and Smith Mitchell Investment Group on
finance aspect, then City Council will need to direct staff on
desired scope of work.
FY 1994-95 PROJECTS
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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
Continue to develop a Preventative Maintenance Program for City
facilities.
DEL MAR BASKETBALL COURT AND ROLLER HOCKEY RINK
Initiate and complete Del Mar Park Master Plan revision process,
design and begin construction of multi -use facility.
VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING
Complete refurbishment including roof and gutter, entry way,
interior Council doors, exterior walkway lighting, patio and patio
wall, exterior paint and parking lot overlay. Work to begin in
October, 1994.
ANNUAL REPORT
Complete Recreation and Parks Annual Report for FY 1993-94 by
November, 1994.
• FRONT MOWER
Award contract to low bidder for mower purchase in late August,
1994.
COMMISSION/HOARD SOCIAL
Plan a social in conjunction with the Harbor Department for all
Commissions and Boards on Central Coast Cruises in October, 1994.
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• RECREATION AND PARKS
CITY OF MORRO BAY
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
THROUGH: DAVE HOWELL, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: DIRECTOR, RECREATION AND PARKS
DATE: AUGUST 10, 1994
SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 1994-95 PROJECTS
Below is a list and brief description of Recreation and Parks
Department projects for FY 1994-95.
CUSTODIAL SERVICE
Initiate new custodial services contract to clean City
facilities/offices beginning mid -August, 1994.
TIDELANDS PHASE III
• In conjunction with the Harbor Department, follow through with
design permitting and begin construction.
RECREATION AND PARK ELEMENT
Using data collected in 1992, write Chapter 4 - Implementation,
which is needed to update the element. The current Recreation and
Park Element was written in 1976.
ADA - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Complete building surveys and provide a transition plan to City
✓ Council by January, 1995.
MORRO BAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Promote information regarding the Foundation through an Ice Cream
Social in September, 1994, Christmas Tree Donation in December,
1994 and Spaghetti Feed in March, 1995.
LIGHT RETROFIT PROGRAM
Working with P.G. & E. and Smith Mitchell Investment Group on
finance aspect, then City Council will need to direct staff on
desired scope of work.
S FY 1994-95 PROJECIS
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PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
Continue to develop a Preventative Maintenance Program for City
facilities.
DEL MAR BASKETBALL COURT AND ROLLER HOCKEY RINK
Initiate and complete Del Mar Park Master Plan revision process,
design and begin construction of multi -use facility.
VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING
Complete refurbishment including roof and gutter, entry way,
interior Council doors, exterior walkway lighting, patio and patio
wall, exterior paint and parking lot overlay. Work to begin in
October, 1994. /=� pvc.
ANNUAL REPORT
Complete Recreation and Parks Annual Report for FY 1993-94 by
November, 1994.
• FRONT MOWER
Award contract to low bidder for mower purchase in late August,
1994.
COMMISSION/BOARD SOCIAL
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NOT I C E O F S P EC S AL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the Morro Bay
City Council is hereby called to be held on Tuesday, August 16,
1994 at 5:30 p.m. in the Morro Bay City Hall Conference Room, 595
Harbor Street, Morro Bay, California to discuss the following:
I. Approve Resolution No. 81-94 reciting the fact of the Special
Municipal Election held in the City of Morro Bay on the 9th
day of August 1994; declaring the results thereof, and such
other matters as are provided by law; and
II. Reconsider previous Council request to San Luis Obispo County
to postpone action on Phase II of the State Water Chorro
Pipeline.
• DATED: August 10, 1994
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING
OF AUGUST 16, 1994
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 5:40 PM
PRESENT:
Mayor Yates, Council Members Mullen and Luna
City Administrator Howell
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
ITEM I.
Approval of Re\ lution No 81-94 declaring the results of the
Special Election f August 9, 1994
Motion by Mullen; 2nd. by Luna; to adopt Resolution No 81-94
Passed 3-0
• ITEM II.
Reconsideration of previous Council action to stay work on Phase II
of the Chorro State Water pipeline.
Motion by Mullen; 2nd by Luna; to write a letter to San Luis
Obispo County requesting that they rescind previous action pursuant
to our request to delay construction on Phase II of the Chorro
pipeline.
Passed 3-0
Adjournment:
Motion by Luna; 2nd by Mullen to adjourn.
Passed 3-0
Meeting was adjourned at 5:50 PM
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City of Morro Bay
City Council Agenda
Mission Statement
The City of Morro Bay is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the quality of life. The City shall
be committed to this purpose and will provide a level of municipal service and safety consistent with
and responsive to the needs of the public.
REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 8, 1994; 5:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION - AUGUST 8, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:00 P.M.
595 HARBOR ST., MORRO BAY, CA
E-1 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957, PERSONNEL
♦ Discussions regarding potential discipline of one City employee
E-2 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8, REAL PROPERTY
♦ Instructing City's real property negotiator regarding the price and
terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real
property
E-3 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(C), POSSIBLE INITIATION OF LITIGATION
♦ Discussion of potential initiation of litigation with legal counsel;
one case.
PUBLIC SESSION - AUGUST 8, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
• 209 SURF ST., MORRO BAY, CA
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - VFW POST 11097
LIGHTEN UP
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - Members of the audience wishing to address the
Council on City business matters (other than Public Hearings items under
Section D) may do so at this time. When recognized by the Mayor, please
come forward to the podium and state your name and address for the record.
Comments should be limited to three minutes.
COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the
following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF JUNE 13, 1994 AND
JUNE 27, 1994 - THIS ITEM HAS BEEN PULLED FROM THE AGENDA
A-2 TERMINATION OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR CONTRACT
-3 AWARD OF CUSTODIAL SERVICE CONTRACT; RP94-01
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A-4 REJECTION OF LIABILITY CLAIM AGAINST CITY (SISLER)
0-5 REJECTION OF LIABILITY CLAIM AGAINST CITY (RHONE)
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - NONE
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 RESOLUTION NO. 76-94 AMENDING THE CITY TRAVEL POLICY; AND RESOLUTION
NO. 74-94 ESTABLISHING NEW PER DIEM RATES
C-2 CONSIDERATION OF LATINO OUTREACH WORKSHOP
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS, REPORTS & APPEARANCES
D-1 RESOLUTION NO. 75-94 ESTABLISHING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND POLICE
DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994/95
D-2 STREAMLINING REPORT FROM STAFF COMMITTEE IDENTIFYING MEASURES BEING
IMPLEMENTED TO STREAMLINE THE PERMIT PROCESS AND TO BETTER EDUCATE THE
PUBLIC
D-3 REVIEW OF MODIFICATIONS OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE VISUAL RESOURCES AND
SCENIC HIGHWAY ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN, AND TO THE LOCAL COASTAL
PROGRAM LAND USE PLAN APPROVED ON JUNE 17, 1992. THE AMENDMENTS SET
NEW CRITERIA LIMITING DEVELOPMENT 'ON RIDGE -LINES AND SLOPES IN
• UNDEVELOPED SCENIC AREAS OF THE CITY. (CEQA DETERMINATION: EXEMPT AS A
FUNCTIONAL EQUIVALENT OF AN EIR UNDER CEQA LCP REGULATIONS)
D-4 INTRODUCTION TO CITY INITIATED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE (ZOA
05-91), SECTION 17 OF THE MORRO BAY MUNICIPAL CODE, GENERAL PLAN AND
LOCAL COASTAL PLAN. THE AMENDMENTS INCLUDE: 1) CLARIFY EXISTING
REGULATIONS; 2) REORGANIZE EXISTING TEXT SECTIONS; 3) ADD DEFINITIONS;
4) MODIFY DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA INTENDED TO BRING THE ORDINANCE INTO
CONFORMITY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN; AND AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN
AND LOCAL COASTAL PLAN LAND USE MAP AND ZONING MAP TO MODIFY GENERAL
PLAN/ZONING DESIGNATIONS ON CERTAIN PARCELS WITHIN THE CITY. THE
AMENDMENTS ALSO MODIFY PORTIONS OF THE NORTH MAIN STREET AND BEACH
STREET SPECIFIC PLAN. THE MODIFICATIONS APPLY TO VARIOUS ZONES AND
APPLY CITY-WIDE. (CEQA DETERMINATION; LCP AMENDMENT, CALIFORNIA
COASTAL COMMISSION IS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR CEQA)
F. ADJOURNMENT
COPIES OF STAFF REPORTS OR OTHER PUBLIC DOCUMENTATION RELATING TO EACH ITEM OF BUSINESS
REFERRED TO ON THIS AGENDA ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AND AVAILABLE FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION AND REPRODUCTION AT COST.
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO
PARTICIPATE IN A CITY MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT LEAST 24 HOURS
PRIOR TO THE MEETING TO INSURE THAT REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE TO PROVIDE
ACCESSIBILITY TO THE MEETING.
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CLOSED SESSION - AUGUST 8, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:15 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
STAFF:
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Yates
Colby Crotzer
Ben Luna
Susan Mullen
Ahnawake Unger
None
Dave Howell
David Hunt
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Administrator
City Attorney
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved the meeting be adjourned to
Closed Session. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried. (5-0)
Mayor Yates read the Closed Session statement.
The meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 5:15 p.m. and returned
to regular session at 5:50 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Crotzer and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING - AUGUST 8, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Yates Mayor
Colby Crotzer Councilmember
Ben Luna Councilmember
Susan Mullen Councilmember
Ahnawake Unger Councilmember
ABSENT: None
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• STAFF: Dave Howell City Administrator
David Hunt City Attorney
Bridgett Davis City Clerk
Don Funk Community Development Director
Joe Loven Police Chief
Andrea Lueker Recreation & Parks Director
Jo L. Merriman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LIGHTEN UP
Thelma Anderson presented the "Lighten Up" this evening.
MAYOR'S REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Yates made the following announcements:
♦ Council added a Closed Session item to the agenda which
dealt with significant exposure to litigation under
Government Code Section 54956.9.
♦ Item C-1 has been pulled for language changes at the request
of the City Administrator.
• ♦ Volunteers are needed for the Harbor Festival scheduled for
the weekend of October 1 and 2.
♦ Thanks to Thrifty Drug Stores for their statewide
advertising highlighting Morro Bay.
♦ A letter was received from Martin & Chapman Company stating
750 ballots were not delivered to post office boxes in Morro
Bay. Council discussed the matter in Closed Session and it
was agreed that the election will proceed in accordance with
California Elections Code Section 4018.
Councilmember Mullen reported the opening of "The Good Doctor"
performed by Scenic Coast Players was met with phenomenal
response.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jo L. Merriman asked when a new lighted flagpole and flag will be
installed at the Veterans Memorial Building? Mayor Yates
responded it will take place when the Veterans Memorial Building
is renovated.
Mary Phillips addressed affordable drinking water.
John Barta expressed his concern with a postcard he received
• stating water bills will increase dramatically if they vote no on
Measure J.
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DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
There were no Future Agenda Items declared.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council,
the following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF JUNE 13,
1994 AND JUNE 27, 1994
This item was pulled from the agenda.
A-2 TERMINATION OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR CONTRACT
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve Council's previous action
of June 21, 1994 by adoption of this report by a three -member
majority vote.
A-3 AWARD OF CUSTODIAL SERVICE CONTRACT; RP94-01
Mr. Howell recommended Council award the contract for custodial
• services to Bear Facts Cleaning in the amount of $1,500 per
month.
A-4 REJECTION OF LIABILITY CLAIM AGAINST CITY (SISLER)
Mr. Howell recommended Council reject the claim submitted by Mr.
Sisler and authorize the City Clerk to send the appropriate
rejection letter.
A-5 REJECTION OF LIABILITY CLAIM AGAINST CITY (RHONE)
Mr. Howell recommended Council reject the claim submitted by
Grace Mary Rhone and authorize the City Clerk to send the
appropriate rejection letter.
Councilmember Luna pulled Item A-3 from the Consent Calendar.
MOTION: Councilwoman Unger moved to approve the Consent
Calendar with the exception of Items A-1 and A-3. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
A-3 AWARD OF CUSTODIAL SERVICE CONTRACT; RP94-01
Councilmember Luna asked staff what happened to the Achievement
House program. Ms. Lueker responded Achievement House used the
• program as a training program in order to help graduate their
clients into the mainstream; however, that did not happen with
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• many people. In addition, there were personnel and contract
compliance issues.
Councilmember Luna asked if an adequate job was performed? Ms.
Lueker responded it appeared they were doing a sufficient job at
City offices. Mr. Howell reiterated there were some problems
with the quality of work and supervision. Councilmember Luna
asked if the City had made an effort to correct the problems?
Ms. Lueker responded staff had discussed the problems with the
immediate supervisor and executive director with little change to
the services. She noted the bid from Achievement House was
substantially higher than the bid of Bear Facts Cleaning.
Councilmember Luna said he would not support this change in
contract. Perhaps the work was not as good as a professional
contractor, but given the nature of Achievement House programs,
he cannot support giving the contract to someone else.
Mayor Yates stated he also appreciates what Achievement House
offers; however, he supports staff's recommendation.
Councilmember Crotzer stated the people from Achievement House
benefitted greatly from the contract. He said he would not
support the change.
• MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council approve Item A-3.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Mullen and
carried with Councilmembers Crotzer and Luna voting no.
(3-2)
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 RESOLUTION NO. 76-94 AMENDING THE CITY TRAVEL POLICY; AND
RESOLUTION NO. 74-94 ESTABLISHING NEW PER DIEM RATES
This item was pulled from the agenda.
C-2 CONSIDERATION OF LATINO OUTREACH WORKSHOP
Councilmember Luna stated the County is presently working on a
project to bring health and welfare benefits to lower income and
non-English speaking people. He said they have established a
school -based pilot program in Paso Robles; and, if successful,
the County will offer similar programs throughout the County. He
requested the Council endorse holding a workshop to assess the
needs of the Hispanic community.
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• Council supported the idea of holding a workshop.
No action was taken on this item.
Councilmember Crotzer requested Item D-2 be heard prior to Item
D-1; Council concurred.
D-2 STREAMLINING REPORT FROM STAFF COMMITTEE IDENTIFYING
MEASURES BEING IMPLEMENTED TO STREAMLINE THE PERMIT PROCESS
AND TO BETTER EDUCATE THE PUBLIC
Community Development Director Don Funk reviewed the streamlining
report prepared by staff members from the Community Development,
Public Works and Fire Departments identifying measures
implemented to streamline the permit process and better educate
the public.
Councilmember Crotzer stated there is an overall perception that
government employees do not work as diligently as the private
sector worker. He said the key to streamlining is to limit
duplication without removing certain requirements. Councilmember
Crotzer stated if labor is streamlined then fees should not be
• increased.
Councilmember Mullen stated the City needs to be protected on
issues such as environmental protection and traffic impacts. She
said processing of single family residence permits needs to be
streamlined. Councilmember Mullen asked if the Planning
Commission should meet more often to get caught up with the
workload? Mr. Funk responded there are several future planning
items currently being heard by the Planning Commission.
Mayor Yates called for a break at 7:15 p.m.; the meeting resumed
at 7:40 p.m.
Mayor Yates stated the "one -stop shop" should include the Public
Works Department to make streamlining effective. He said he
would like to see less citizen/developer frustration, as well as
fewer emotional and financial problems. Mayor Yates stated there
should be written guidelines on time frames; for example, more
than a six -week backlog should trigger an extra meeting. He said
staff should have a problem -solving attitude.
Councilmember Unger asked if the streamlining goals reflect
minimizing processing time? Mr. Funk responded the goal is to
provide the best service in an efficient time period.
Councilmember Unger asked if the Planning Commission approved all
single-family dwelling permits? Mr. Funk answered that they
• review coastal permits and all new housing except those outside
of the coastal zone and under 10 percent slope. Councilmember
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• Unger asked how fast those permits were agendized on the Planning
Commission agenda? Mr. Funk responded the average time would be
five to six weeks once all the paperwork is completed.
Councilmember Unger asked if any steps have been eliminated or
combined in the building permit process? Mr. Funk responded none
have been eliminated where review is necessary; there is lag time
when it comes to engineering review.
Councilmember Luna inquired how much time will be saved with the
one -stop shopping approach? Mr. Funk responded one -stop shopping
would be more efficient if the Community Development and Public
Works Departments were under one roof.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Dale Reddell stated he received a building permit after eight and
one-half months. He expressed support with the streamlining
proposal; however, the public should be involved in the process.
Ed Smith expressed discontent with the time involved in obtaining
a building permit.
Mary Phillips stated she was informed by local contractors that
they have problems obtaining building permits in the City.
• Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
Councilmember Luna expressed his support of staff's efforts in
this streamlining report.
Mayor Yates commented that citizen involvement is an interesting
concept and asked if it has been considered by staff? Mr. Funk
responded it has not been considered, but it would be a good idea
for developers to meet with the streamlining committee members.
Councilmember Unger asked if any plans were approved over the
counter on the same day? Mr. Funk responded permits that do not
require planchecks, and with the availability of a building
inspector to approve the permit, can be issued within that same
day.
Councilmember Mullen asked if there is a requirement for
owner/builders to have workman's compensation insurance? Mr. Funk
responded protection is an issue with owner/builder permits
because the homeowner usually does not do all of the work.
Councilmember Mullen stated she supports forming a committee to
provide feedback in the streamlining process; she would like to
see a balance between developers and other people in the
community to form a well-rounded group.
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• Councilmember Crotzer stated he would like to see the process
simplified. He supports the formation of a committee with a
variety of people serving on the committee.
Council directed staff to organize a committee and report back to
Council on a monthly basis.
D-1 RESOLUTION NO. 75-94 ESTABLISHING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND
POLICE DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994/95
City Administrator Dave Howell presented Council with the Fiscal
Year 1994/95 Master Fee Schedule for the Community Development
and Police Departments, and recommended Council approve
Resolution No. 75-94 establishing the rate schedules for these
departments.
Community Development Director Don Funk reviewed the fee schedule
for the Community Development Department. He said building fees
and planning fees are separate entities and have been calculated
to aid in the streamlining process. Mr. Funk stated fees should
be structured to cover more than the average cost, so that the
City does not lose money when faced with controversial permits,
and also should be high enough to cover costs of review by other
departments. He said the fees can be billed individually by each
• department which would result in a more cumbersome process.
Police Chief Joe Loven reviewed the fee schedule for the Police
Department. He said the fees have been revised to meet the
Consumer Price Index. Chief Loven stated there is only one new
fee for the release of repossessed vehicles as required by state
law.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Dale Reddell stated permit streamlining would create a situation
in which fees would not have to be raised. He said if the permit
process is more efficient, a greater number of permits can be
processed which will generate more revenue.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
Councilmember Unger stated a more efficient permit process along
with upgraded computer software is needed. She said she will not
support an increase in fees.
Councilmember Mullen stated she supports the proposed Community
Development fees, except the $25 home occupation fee. She said
cost recovery within this department is essential. Councilmember
Mullen stated she would like a monthly streamlining process
report in order to monitor the fees and perhaps adjust the fees
• at the mid -year budget review.
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• Mayor Yates stated some of the proposed Community Development
Department fees are exorbitant and he will not support them. He
said Council's intent was for cost recovery and these fees go
beyond that.
Councilmember Luna asked for clarification on the subdivision/map
fees. Mr. Funk responded subdivision/map fees cover all parties
involved in the process; subdivisions have not been cost-
effective for the City. Councilmember Luna stated regulations
have become more complicated and therefore more costly.
Councilmember Crotzer stated large projects should pay their fair
share in fees.
Councilmember Mullen stated Council supported a 2.5% increase in
fees. She said because Morro Bay is in a coastal zone, cost
recovery is difficult.
Mayor Yates stated the issue is that the Master Fee Schedule
reflects an over -recovering of costs.
Council approved of the proposed Police Department fees.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council adopt Resolution No.
• 75-94 establishing Community Development Department and
Police Department rate schedules for Fiscal Year
1994/95, and request a mid -year review return to
Council in January 1995 on the Community Development
fees to see how they are progressing. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Luna and carried with Mayor
Yates and Councilmember Unger voting no. (3-2)
D-3 REVIEW OF MODIFICATIONS OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE VISUAL
RESOURCES AND SCENIC HIGHWAY ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN,
AND TO THE LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM LAND USE PLAN APPROVED ON
JUNE 17, 1992. THE AMENDMENTS SET NEW CRITERIA LIMITING
DEVELOPMENT ON RIDGE -LINES AND SLOPES IN UNDEVELOPED SCENIC
AREAS OF THE CITY. (CEQA DETERMINATION: EXEMPT AS A
FUNCTIONAL EQUIVALENT OF AN EIR UNDER CEQA LCP REGULATIONS)
Mayor Yates stated a letter has been received from Marshall
Ochylski, LandPlans, inviting Council to take a tour of the Tri-W
site to review the hillside regulations proposed by the Planning
Commission; Mayor Yates recommended Council continue the hearing
to August 22, 1994.
Council concurred to continue this item to the City Council
meeting of September 12, 1994. Council scheduled the tour for
September 10, 1994 at 1:00 p.m.
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Mayor Yates opened the hearing to public comment.
Marshall Ochylski, LandPlans, reiterated the invitation to
Council for a site visit to review the hillside regulations. He
stated the intent of the regulations are to protect the hillside.
Dale Reddell requested Council consider exempting his property,
which is located in the hillside area, from these restrictions.
Mr. Reddell presented a letter to Council from his attorney
regarding his property. Mayor Yates stated Council will receive
the letter and include his request in the staff report for
September 12, 1994.
Dan Reddell stated Dale Reddell's property is located outside the
coastal zone.
Mr. Ochylski stated Tri-W is not agreeing with the regulations as
presently outlined; however, they agree with the intent of
protecting the hillside.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
Mayor Yates requested the City Clerk notice the on -site tour as a
Special City Council meeting, and stated the public will be
welcome to attend.
D-4 INTRODUCTION TO CITY INITIATED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING
ORDINANCE (ZOA 05-91), SECTION 17 OF THE MORRO BAY MUNICIPAL
CODE, GENERAL PLAN AND LOCAL COASTAL PLAN. THE AMENDMENTS
INCLUDE: 1) CLARIFY EXISTING REGULATIONS; 2) REORGANIZE
EXISTING TEXT SECTIONS; 3) ADD DEFINITIONS; 4) MODIFY
DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA INTENDED TO BRING THE ORDINANCE INTO
CONFORMITY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN; AND AMENDMENTS TO THE
GENERAL PLAN AND LOCAL COASTAL PLAN LAND USE MAP AND ZONING
MAP TO MODIFY GENERAL PLAN/ZONING DESIGNATIONS ON CERTAIN
PARCELS WITHIN THE CITY. THE AMENDMENTS ALSO MODIFY
PORTIONS OF THE NORTH MAIN STREET AND BEACH STREET SPECIFIC
PLAN. THE MODIFICATIONS APPLY TO VARIOUS ZONES AND APPLY
CITY-WIDE. (CEQA DETERMINATION; LCP AMENDMENT, CALIFORNIA
COASTAL COMMISSION IS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR CEQA)
Community Development Director Don Funk reviewed the City -
initiated amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and recommended
Council review and continue this item to a public hearing
workshop.
Council concurred to schedule a Special City Council meeting with
the Planning Commission on Wednesday, September 21, 1994 at 6:00
p.m. at the Veterans' Memorial Building.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing to public comment; there was no
comment and the hearing was closed.
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F. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Recorded by:
Bridgett Davis
City Clerk
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NOT = C E OF S P EC = AL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the Morro Bay
City Council is hereby called to be held on Wednesday, August 3,
1994 at 7:00 p.m. in the Morro Bay Community Center Studio Room,
1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, California. Council will be
considering the following public hearing:
APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION ON ENFORCEMENT ACTION
(2970 GREENWOOD AVENUE, MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA; HOLINBECK)
DATED: July 21, 1994
WILLIAM YATES, Mayoril
• City of Morro Bay, CTj ifornia
• MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING - AUGUST 3, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Yates
Colby Crotzer
Ben Luna
Susan Mullen
Ahnawake Unger
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Dave Howell
David Hunt
Bridgett Davis
Don Funk
Elizabeth Szwabowski
Mauricio Argente
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Administrator
City Attorney
City Clerk
Community Development Director
Building Official
Code Enforcement Officer
ALSO
PRESENT: Neil Holinbeck Appellant
• Randall Cook Attorney for Appellant
Mayor Yates introduced the appeal to the Planning Commission
action to uphold the Code Enforcement Officer's determination in
regards to property located at 2970 Greenwood, Morro Bay.
City Attorney David Hunt reviewed the alleged code enforcement
violations.
Community Development Director Don Funk reviewed staff's findings
of the alleged violations.
Councilmember Luna asked the City Attorney why Mr. Holinbeck is
requesting the City not enforce the alleged violations. Mr. Hunt
referred to estoppel conditions.
Councilmember Unger asked staff about the history of violations
and why they were not noticed between 1964-1989.
Councilmember Mullen asked if the property is being billed for
two water units and does that establish the illegal use? Mr. Funk
responded that he did not know if there are two water meters;
however, payment for two water meters does not establish a legal
use.
• Mayor Yates inquired on water records; Mr. Argente responded
water records start in 1973.
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• Mayor Yates called for a break at 8:00 p.m.; the meeting resumed
at 8:10 p.m.
Mayor Yates invited the appellant and his attorney to address
Council.
Mr. Cook shared a video showing the property with the two-story
single family residence and adjoining mobilehome. He stated the
County was assessing this property as a single family structure
with the trailer on -site since 1958; the two-story residence was
constructed in 1963 on the adjoining property.
Mr. Cook addressed the electrical wiring of the trailer, the
sewer connection to the trailer, plumbing which was dye -tested
and connected to the sewer. He said part of the problem is lack
of County records. Mr. Cook stated based on Doctrine of Latches
(passage of time and delayed result to appellant) Council should
uphold this appeal. He said there is an extreme prejudice in the
delay in response between 1964 and 1989 and Mr. Holinbeck should
be granted leniency.
Mayor Yates called for a break at 9:00 p.m.; the meeting resumed
at 9:15 p.m.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
• Matthew Piper, 2960 Greenwood, addressed Council regarding the
subject property and stated he supports the Planning Commission's
decision to uphold the Code Enforcement officer's determination.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
Councilmember Mullen asked the City Attorney about Doctrine of
Latches. Mr. Hunt responded Doctrine of Latches basically causes
prejudice to an individual by a public entity not acting on an
issue for a period of time. He recommended Council concentrate
on the time period of 1989-1993.
Mr. Funk referred to the County building records which does not
show the trailer was in use until 1963.
Mr. Argente addressed parking violations stating the only legal
parking place is between the trailer and the house. He said
there are no permits for any conversions that took place on the
property.
Mr. Cook stated Mr. Holinbeck should not be charged for a
situation that is 35 years old. He asked Council to consider
allowing Mr. Holinbeck to leave the mobilehome on the property
until he sells the property.
• Council discussed the issues individually and made the following
motions:
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• Trailer
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved Council find the trailer as an
illegal use when placed on the subject property in
1958; however, based on the fact that it has been on
the subject property for 35 years, Council find it
should remain until the property changes title. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger.
Councilmembers Crotzer, Luna, and Mullen stated they will not
support this motion.
The motion failed with Councilmember Crotzer,
Councilmember Luna, and Councilmember Mullen voting no.
(2-3)
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved Council find the trailer an illegal
non -conforming use and order its removal within three
(3) years. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Mullen and carried with Councilmember Luna voting no.
(4-1)
Code Violations
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council direct staff to
• enforce the following Uniform Building Code violations
discovered on the property as a result of the site
inspection which present safety hazards: 1) improper
ventilation in downstairs bathroom (UHC 1001-b);
downstairs bathrooms lack required room and space
dimensions (UHC 1001-b); lack of adequate heating in
all rooms (UHC 1001-b); floor in converted patio room
slopes moderately (UNC Table 25); ceiling material is
deflecting (UBC 4711-b); uncertain roof supporting
members over converted patio (UBC Table 25); plumbing
fixtures or fittings are of improper material (UPC 401-
a); water heater installation needs to be verified;
fiberglass panels do not meet Uniform Building
Standards for use as siding; minimum 6" earth to wood
contact to be maintained (UBC 2516(c)7); and gas line
connection does not meet the minimum standards (UMC
2218). Such violations shall be abated within one (1)
year of the City Council's final action. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Luna and unanimously
carried. (5-0)
Parking
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council find parking
insufficient and shall provide off-street parking as
required by the Morro Bay Municipal Code within three
• (3) years. The motion was seconded by Mayor Yates and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
0 Nuisance Abatement
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council direct the City
Attorney to pursue nuisance abatement proceedings if
the appellant does not meet the conditions within the
time frames set forth in the City Council's rulings.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Crotzer and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved the meeting be adjourned. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 10:55 p.m.
Recorded by:
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City Clerk
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City of Morro Bay
to City Council Agenda
Mission Statement
The City of Morro Bay is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the quality of life. The City shall
be committed to this purpose and will provide a level of municipal service and safety consistent with
and responsive to the needs of the public.
REGULAR MEETING - JULY 25, 1994; 5:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION - JULY 25, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:00 P.M.
595 HARBOR ST., MORRO BAY, CA
E-1 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957, PERSONNEL
♦ Discussions regarding potential discipline of one City employee
E-2 GOVERNMENT CODE-S9C-T-fON 54956.8, REAL PROPERTY
♦ Instructing City's real property negotiator regarding the price and
terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real
property
PUBLIC SESSION - JULY 25, 1994
_f VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
209 SURF ST., MORRO BAY, CA
ROLL CALL
OMENT OF SILENCE
LEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - VFW POST 11097
LIGHTEN UP
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - Members of the audience wishing to address the
Council on City business matters (other than Public Hearings items under
Section D) may do so at this time. When recognized by the Mayor, please come
forward to the podium and state your name and address for the record.
Comments should be limited to three minutes.
COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the
following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 23, 1994 AND THE
SPECIAL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 1994
A-2 STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS - JUNE 1994
A-3 EXPENDITURE REPORT - JUNE 1994
A-4 WATER SUPPLY STATUS REPORT
-5 RESOLUTION AWARDING BID TO PURCHASE AN AEROSTAR VAN AND F-350 4-WHEEL
DRIVE TRUCK - THIS ITEM HAS BEEN PULLED FROM THE AGENDA
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OF6 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR NEW HARBOR PATROL VESSEL
A-7 AMENDMENT TO DEPARTMENT OF BOATING AND WATERWAYS SOUTH T-PIER LOAN
CONTRACT
A-8 AWARD OF STREET RESTRIPING CONTRACT; PW 94-02
A-9 REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MASTER STREET TREE LIST
A-10 RESOLUTION APPROVING DESIGNATION OF CITY OFFICIAL RESPONSIBLE FOR
MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE 1993 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 RESOLUTION RESCINDING PREVIOUS AUTHORIZATION OF A NON -CONFORMING MOORING
B-2 CONSIDERATION OF TEST PROGRAM FOR WASTEWATER RECLAMATION VIA FLASH
DISTILLATION
B-3 COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED SMOKING ORDINANCE
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 CONSIDERATION OF DATE FOR COUNCIL/STAFF WORKSHOP
C-2 REVIEW OF CHANGES IN CONSTITUTIONAL LAND USE LAW REQUIREMENTS (DOLAN V.
TIGARD)
PUBLIC HEARINGS REPORTS & APPEARANCES
-1 CONSIDERATION OF FRANCHISE ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE
CITIZEN PROPOSAL FOR PILOT PUBLIC ACCESS CHANNEL PROGRAM AND RELATED
FUNDING
D-2 ORDINANCE NO. 440 ESTABLISHING "HEALTH CARE FACILITIES" SPECIAL WATER
RATES (SECOND READING/ADOPTION)
D-3 REPORT FROM JOHN CAROLLO ENGINEERS REGARDING TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL
ASPECTS OF THE STATE WATER PROJECT
D-4 CONSIDERATION OF TIME PARKING LIMITS FOR EMBARCADERO
D-5 APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION ON ENFORCEMENT ACTION (2970
GREENWOOD AVENUE; HOLINBECK) - CONTINUED TO SPECIAL MEETING OF AUGUST 3,
1994
F. ADJOURNMENT
COPIES OF STAFF REPORTS OR OTHER PUBLIC DOCUMENTATION RELATING TO EACH ITEM OF BUSINESS REFERRED TO ON
THIS AGENDA ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AND AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AND
REPRODUCTION AT COST.
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN
A CITY MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING TO INSURE
THAT REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBILITY TO THE MEETING.
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CLOSED SESSION - JULY 25, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:00 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Yates
Colby Crotzer
Ben Luna
Susan Mullen
Ahnawake Unger
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Dave Howell
David Hunt
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Administrator
City Attorney
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved the meeting be adjourned to
Closed Session. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried. (5-0)
Mayor Yates read the Closed Session statement.
The meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 5:00 p.m. and returned
to regular session at 5:50 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Crotzer and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING - JULY 25, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Yates
Mayor
Colby Crotzer
Councilmember
Ben Luna
Councilmember
Susan Mullen
Councilmember
Ahnawake Unger
Councilmember
ABSENT: None
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STAFF: Dave Howell
David Hunt
Rick Algert
Bill Boucher
Bridgett Davis
Don Funk
Rudy Hernandez
Andrea Lueker
Joe Loven
City Administrator
City Attorney
Harbor Director
Public Works Director
City Clerk
Community Development Director
Finance Director
Recreation & Parks Director
Police Chief
Richard Haskett led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LIGHTEN UP
Gary Ryan presented the "Lighten Up" this evening.
14AYORIS REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Yates made the following announcements:
♦ Item D-1 will be heard after Item D-5 this evening;
♦ Morro Bay City employees adopted the west side of Highway
One from Highway 41 to San Bernardo Creek Road for clean-up;
♦ Congratulations to Councilmember Crotzer for his efforts in
bringing the surf -wheelchair to Morro Bay - it will be
dedicated July 29, 1994 at 1:00 p.m. at the "Rock";
♦ A request was made to suspend the rules and hear Item B-3
before Public Comment in order to put the matter to rest.
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved Council suspend the rules in order to
hear Item B-3 before the Public Comment period. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Mullen and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
Councilmember Luna addressed the Gangs Out Task Force that he has
been working on for the past several months, and stated it is
moving forward.
B-3 COUNCIL DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED SMOKING ORDINANCE
Councilmember Crotzer addressed the proposed smoking ordinance
and stated State Assembly Bill 13, which prohibits smoking in the
workplace, covers most of the concerns that were addressed in the
proposed City ordinance. He said the bill has been signed by
Governor Wilson and will take effect January 1, 1995.
Councilmember Crotzer recommended Council postpone review of the
proposed City ordinance and wait to see what transpires with this
legislation. He said he feels strongly that smoking
advertisements should be banned within one mile of schools, along
with the ban prohibiting smoking at the high school.
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MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved Council postpone
indefinitely the consideration of application of a
stricter ordinance for smoking in the City of Morro
Bay. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
Councilmember Luna stated this has been a very controversial
issue and recognized Councilmember Crotzer for his efforts in
bringing it forward.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Pat Ainsworth, representing Morro Dunes RV Park, addressed
Council regarding Item B-2 (Consideration of Test Program for
Wastewater Reclamation via Flash Distillation) stating concerns
about potential lost revenue to the park due to noise and
resonance of the tests which will be conducted against the fence
on their property. She noted they have spoken to the people
running the tests and have been assured these issues will be
addressed.
Mary Phillips asked for clarification on the ordinance regarding
the placement of fireplace ashes in the orange garbage bags.
Public Works Director Bill Boucher responded he would look into
this request and respond by memorandum.
Cathy Novak spoke in support of the Harbor Department receiving a
new Harbor Patrol vessel.
Linda Donnelly referred to the June 13, 1994 City Council meeting
and expressed concern the Council stated they would not hear the
entire agenda, which caused citizens to leave the meeting early,
and then went on to hear those items. She also stated the letter
sent to the County of San Luis Obispo regarding the pipeline was
in violation of Measure G.
Frank St. Denis agreed with Ms. Donnelly regarding the letter
sent to the County of San Luis Obispo concerning the pipeline
which was incorrect and in violation of Measure G. He also
expressed concern with the locations of the polling places in the
upcoming election; some are different than those used by the
County.
DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Unger requested the consideration of Bayshore
Bluffs Assessment District be reagendized as soon as possible;
she also requested further discussion on the Carollo Report.
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REGULAR MEETING - JULY 25, 1994
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A.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council,
the
following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 23, 1994
AND THE SPECIAL MEETING OF JUNE 9, 1994
Mr.
Howell recommended Council approve the minutes for the
regular meeting of May 23, 1994 and the special meeting of June
9,
1994.
A-2
STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS - JUNE 1994
Mr.
Howell recommended Council accept the report for file.
A-3
EXPENDITURE REPORT - JUNE 1994
Mr.
Howell recommended Council approve the report.
A-4
WATER SUPPLY STATUS REPORT
Mr.
Howell recommended Council accept the report for file.
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A-5
RESOLUTION AWARDING BID TO PURCHASE AN AEROSTAR VAN AND
F-350 4-WHEEL DRIVE TRUCK
This item was pulled from the agenda.
A-6 RESOLUTION NO. 71-94 AWARDING CONTRACT FOR NEW HARBOR PATROL
VESSEL
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve Resolution No. 71-94
awarding a contract to Davis Boats to construct a new Harbor
Patrol vessel as outlined in the attached cost estimate at a cost
not to exceed $42,660.
A-7 RESOLUTION NO. 70-94 AMENDMENT TO DEPARTMENT OF BOATING AND
WATERWAYS SOUTH T-PIER LOAN CONTRACT
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve Resolution No. 70-94
authorizing the Mayor to execute the amendment to the Department
of Boating and Waterways South T-Pier loan agreement.
A-8 AWARD OF STREET RESTRIPING CONTRACT; PW 94-02
Mr. Howell recommended Council award the contract for street
restriping to Super Seal & Stripe, Incorporated in the amount of
$22,781.97.
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• A-9 REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MASTER STREET TREE LIST
Mr. Howell recommended Council review and approve the Master
Street Tree List previously approved by the Planning Commission.
A-10 RESOLUTION APPROVING DESIGNATION OF CITY OFFICIAL
RESPONSIBLE FOR MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE 1993 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
Mr. Howell requested this item be pulled from the Consent
Calendar and heard as a public hearing item.
Councilmember Luna pulled Item A-9 from the Consent Calendar.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council approve the Consent
Calendar with the exception of Item A-9. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Mullen and unanimously
carried. (5-0)
A-9 REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MASTER STREET TREE LIST
Councilmember Luna asked what discussion took place by the
Planning Commission and Streets and Trees Committee regarding the
red -flowering eucalyptus tree. Community Development Director
• Don Funk responded the Planning Commission discussed the red -
flowering eucalyptus tree and felt it is inappropriate for street
or sidewalk conditions due to the root and dropping problems.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve Item A-9. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 RESOLUTION NO. 72-94 RESCINDING PREVIOUS AUTHORIZATION OF A
NON -CONFORMING MOORING
Harbor Director Rick Algert recommended Council approve
Resolution No. 72-94 rescinding previous Resolution No. 98-93,
and direct the City Attorney to pursue code enforcement action to
remove Mr. Makara's mooring and vessel.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve Resolution No.
72-94 rescinding previous Resolution No. 98-93. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger.
Councilmember Mullen stated she will not vote in favor of this
motion. She expressed sadness that the City would enforce action
against Sandal.
• Mayor Yates reiterated Councilmember Mullen's sentiments.
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• Councilmember Luna stated Mr. Makara has had ample opportunity to
relocate his vessel.
Councilmember Crotzer stated he has changed his position on this
issue to try to reach some accommodation. He said this is not
the most stringent position Council could take; staff could have
been directed to cite and board him.
VOTE: The motion carried with Mayor Yates and
Councilmember Mullen voting no. (3-2)
B-2 CONSIDERATION OF TEST PROGRAM FOR WASTEWATER RECLAMATION VIA
FLASH DISTILLATION
Public Works Director Bill Boucher reviewed the consideration of
a pilot test program for wastewater reclamation via flash
distillation and recommended Council consider the proposal by
AquaGen, the recommendation of the Water Advisory Board, and
direct staff to proceed with the proposal by commencement of
contract negotiations with the Cayucos Sanitary District and
AquaGen and initiation of preliminary analyses.
Councilmember Luna expressed concern with the cost of staff time.
Mr. Boucher responded the City and Cayucos Sanitary District will
• be reimbursed for staff time by AquaGen.
Councilmember Unger asked about impacts on the treatment plant.
Mr. Boucher responded this issue is presently being discussed;
the question is what to do with the by-product once it has gone
through the test program, and if it will be possible to have it
re-entered into the waste stream. Councilmember Unger asked if
AquaGen is in compliance with SB198 and stated she would like a
written safety plan for the project.
Mayor Yates addressed the noise issue brought forward during
Public Comment. Mr. Boucher responded the test program will be
required to meet the City's Noise Element.
Councilmember Crotzer addressed the issue of monitoring noise.
Mr. Boucher responded the site is fairly noisy on a regular
basis; if the noise levels from the project in combination with
normal sounds go over the limit of the ordinance, the project
manager will be responsible to bring the noise down to compliance
levels resultant of the test program exclusively, not from any or
all other sources.
Councilmember Luna asked if contract negotiations would be the
next step and if conceptual endorsement from Cayucos Sanitary
District should be sought? Mr. Boucher responded Cayucos
Sanitary District has not agendized the pilot project but has
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MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council direct staff to
proceed with the proposal by AquaGen by commencement of
contract negotiations with the Cayucos Sanitary
District and AquaGen and initiation of preliminary
analyses. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Luna and unanimously carried. (5-0)
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 CONSIDERATION OF DATE FOR COUNCIL/STAFF WORKSHOP
City Administrator Dave Howell addressed Council on the subject
of holding a Council/staff workshop to assign priorities, and
establish time lines for items. A date and time for the workshop
needs to be established.
Council scheduled the workshop for August 17, 1994 at 5:30 p.m..
C-2 REVIEW OF CHANGES IN CONSTITUTIONAL LAND USE LAW
REQUIREMENTS (DOLAN V. TIGARD)
City Attorney David Hunt provided Council with a brief overview
of the latest Supreme Court decision regarding inverse
condemnation. He said it does not affect City ordinances in
their current form; however, City staff must comply by
establishing the necessary conditions which require an owner give
up the right to exclude the public.
Mayor Yates called for a break at 7:18 p.m.; the meeting resumed
at 7:37 p.m.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS. REPORTS & APPEARANCES
D-2 ORDINANCE NO. 440 ESTABLISHING "HEALTH CARE FACILITIES"
SPECIAL WATER RATES (SECOND READING/ADOPTION)
Public Works Director Bill Boucher introduced Ordinance No. 440
establishing special water rates for health care facilities for
second reading and adoption, and recommended Council approve
Resolution No. 73-94.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment; there were no
public comments and the hearing was closed.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council have Ordinance No.
440 read by title and number. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried. (5-0)
City Administrator Dave Howell read Ordinance No. 440 by title
and number.
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• MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council adopt Ordinance No.
440 establishing "health care facilities" special water
rates and approve Resolution No. 73-94 establishing
water rates for licensed health care facilities. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
D-3 REPORT FROM JOHN CAROLLO ENGINEERS REGARDING TECHNICAL AND
FINANCIAL ASPECTS OF THE STATE WATER PROJECT
Public Works Director Bill Boucher reviewed the report from John
Carollo Engineers regarding technical and financial aspects of
the State Water Project.
Councilmember Luna referred to page 2 of the report regarding the
City's obligation to pay costs of the delivery system whether or
not the water is received; and also referred to page 11 regarding
the City's ability to sell its share of water. He asked if these
statements conflict? Mr. Boucher responded the City is
responsible for capital cost recovery for facilities constructed.
He said the City will have to pay the County regardless; however,
if the City found a water customer, it could collect the payments
but still pay the County direct.
• Councilmember Mullen stated the premise of the report is the City
will receive the full amount of water. She asked if there are
cost breakdowns if less water is received? Mr. Boucher responded
he has not seen data on municipal deliveries that are realistic.
Councilmember Mullen referred to an incorrect statement on page 9
of the report and stated the City did not reject Whale Rock; the
City of San Luis Obispo turned down the contract. She asked that
this correction be made in the report.
Councilmember Crotzer stated the report is incomplete and
unacceptable if it is unknown what percentage of water will be
delivered.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Charles Palmer stated the size of the pipeline is not designed
for a maximum flow. He said if State Water is delivered, the
City will double its amount of water. Mr. Palmer stated even
during drought years, the City can extract 1,300 acre feet of
ground water per year.
Frank St. Denis stated the City has already spent $117,000 on the
Boyle Engineering report which listed historical data regarding
State Water delivery to urban communities.
isBill DeCarolis stated the City will only pay for water that is
delivered and capital costs will go down each year.
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John Lemons stated Council needs to consider the initial debt
service and delivery and amortize the amount over a reasonable
length of time.
John Barnham stated the City is not purchasing State Water, but
is buying bonds to lay pipeline; this money is going to be
expended regardless.
Linda Donnelly asked Council when the Carollo Report will be
disseminated to the public?
Mary Phillips asked if farmers will receive the amount of water
needed if State Water is not delivered?
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
Councilmember Mullen stated there is outreach money available in
the budget to disseminate this information.
Council agreed to approve the report as submitted with
corrections to minor errors.
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved Council direct staff to make
• corrections to the Carollo Report as discussed and
disseminate to the public by mail by August 3, 1994.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
Mayor Yates called for a break at 8:55 p.m.; the meeting resumed
at 9:15 p.m.
MOTION: Mayor Yates requested Council approve, by 4/5 vote, the
addition of an agenda item to New Business to discuss
funding of Dial -A -Ride service for the Special Election
on August 9, 1994. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried. (5-0)
C-3 FUNDING OF DIAL -A -RIDE FOR SPECIAL ELECTION
Council discussed funding of a quarter page ad in the Sun -
Bulletin, and Dial -A -Ride service to pick-up and deliver voters
in order to vote at the Special Election on August 9, 1994.
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved Council approve funding for a quarter
page ad in the Sun -Bulletin, and Dial -A -Ride service to
pick-up and deliver voters for the August 9, 1994
Special Election. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried. (5-0)
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• D-4 CONSIDERATION OF TIME PARKING LIMITS FOR EMBARCADERO
Public Works Director Bill Boucher reviewed the proposal of on -
street parking time limits on the Embarcadero and recommended
Council provide staff with direction on 4-hour parking and where
it should be located, street -end parking, and employee parking.
The consensus of Council was to wait for discussion on the
Parking Management Plan. City Administrator Dave Howell stated
discussion on the Parking Management Plan will come before the
Council by the end of September.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Mary Phillips stated the City is in violation of the law by not
providing enough handicap parking spaces on the Embarcadero.
Charles Palmer stated parking meters would be the solution.
Ron Hillman suggested painting the curbs with 4-hour parking
limit.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
• Councilmember Luna asked if the City was meeting ADA requirements
by providing ample handicap parking spaces on the Embarcadero.
Mr. Boucher responded the City has provided two handicapped
spaces near wheelchair ramps on street -ends.
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved Council continue discussion on this
until the Parking Management Plan has been reviewed;
and that a notice be posted by employers requesting
employees not park on the Embarcadero or street -ends.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
D-5 APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION ON ENFORCEMENT ACTION
(2970 GREENWOOD AVENUE; HOLINBECK)
This item was continued to the Special Meeting of August 3, 1994.
D-6 RESOLUTION APPROVING DESIGNATION OF CITY OFFICIAL
RESPONSIBLE FOR MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE 1993 COTWNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
Community Development Director Don Funk recommended Council
approve Resolution No. 69-94 designating the City Official
responsible for acting on the City's behalf on all matters
pertaining to the 1993 Community Development Block Grant.
• Mr. Funk introduced Scott Smith from People Self Help Housing who
reviewed the annual grantee performance report.
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Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment, there were no
comments and the public comment period was closed.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve Resolution No.
69-94 designating the City Official responsible for
acting on the City's behalf on all matters pertaining
to the 1993 Community Development Block Grant. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
D-1 CONSIDERATION OF FRANCHISE ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION TO
APPROVE CITIZEN PROPOSAL FOR PILOT PUBLIC ACCESS CHANNEL
PROGRAM AND RELATED FUNDING
Councilmember Crotzer stepped down due to the appearance of
conflict of interest.
Public Works Director Bill Boucher reviewed the Franchise
Advisory Board's recommendation to approve a proposal from Shoosh
Crotzer for a senior fitness program as a pilot public access
channel program on Sonic Cable TV and related funding. He
recommended Council consider the recommendation made by Franchise
Advisory Board to approve the proposal in the amount of 25%
• funding for program production costs.
Shoosh Crotzer stated the Franchise Advisory Board recommended
approval for public access awareness. She suggested forming a
committee to discuss what type of shows would benefit the
community for public access television.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Bill Olson, Franchise Advisory Boardmember, stated a cable needs
to be installed before public access can be viewed.
John Barta stated the City should consider taping public events
before funding a private proposal.
Sylvia Johnson stated the City should not fund a private
proposal.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
Councilmember Luna stated he is not adverse to the proposal;
however, funding a private production is a concern.
Councilmember Unger stated she would not support subsidizing a
private production.
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• Councilmember Mullen stated she would have approved funding a
portion of technical costs; however, public access should be used
for public events.
Mayor Yates stated he could not support the proposal; however, he
supports public access.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council direct staff to return
to Council by October 10, 1994 with a report from the
Franchise Advisory Board on how to maximize the public
access channel. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Unger and unanimously carried. (5-0)
Mayor Yates directed the City Clerk to write a letter to Mrs.
Crotzer thanking her for her time and effort on this proposal.
F. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved the meeting be adjourned. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Unger and unanimously
carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
• Recorded by: � •. I�
Bridgett Davis
City Clerk
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City of Morro Bay
City Council Agenda
Mission Statement
The City of Mono Bay is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the quality of life. The City shall
be committed to this purpose and will provide a level of municipal service and safety consistent unth
and responsive to the needs of the public.
REGULAR MEETING - JULY 11, 1994; 4:30 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION - JULY 11, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 4:30 P.M.
595 HARBOR ST., MORRO BAY, CA
E-1 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6, LABOR RELATIONS
♦ Discussions with City's representative, David W. Howell, in preparation
for labor negotiations with all labor organizations
E-2 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957, PERSONNEL
♦ Discussions regarding possible discipline of one public employee and
also discussions of the Interim City Administrator contract
E-3 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(C), POSSIBLE INITIATION OF LITIGATION
♦ There are two matters to be considered
E-4 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8, REAL PROPERTY
♦ Instructing City's real property negotiator regarding the price and
terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real
property
• PUBLIC SESSION - JULY 11, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
209 SURF ST., MORRO BAY, CA
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - VFW POST 11097
LIGHTEN UP
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - Members of the audience wishing to address the
Council on City business matters (other than Public Hearings items under
Section D) may do so at this time. When recognized by the Mayor, please come
forward to the podium and state your name and address for the record.
Comments should be limited to three minutes.
COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the
following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 8, 1994; AND SPECIAL PUBLIC
HEARING OF JUNE 9, 1994
•
F�
A-2 RESOLUTION NO. 46-94 APPROVING MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR
• 1994/95
A-3 RESOLUTION NO. 68-94 APPROVING SUBLEASE FOR LEASE SITE 91-92/91W-92W
A-4 RESOLUTION NO. 67-94: RATIFICATION OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS JOINT POWER AGREEMENT
A-5 REQUEST TO APPROVE FUNDING FOR BAY RESEARCH PROJECT
A-6 RESOLUTION NO. 65-94 AWARDING BID FOR TWO HEAVY-DUTY, 1-TON TRUCKS WITH
UTILITY BODIES; PW 94-146
A-7 RESOLUTION NO. 66-94 APPROVING 1994 WEED ABATEMENT CHARGES; PW 93-04
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 STREAMLINING REPORT FROM STAFF COMMITTEE IDENTIFYING MEASURES BEING
IMPLEMENTED TO STREAMLINE THE PERMIT PROCESS AND TO BETTER EDUCATE THE
PUBLIC
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 CONSIDERATION OF EMBARCADERO PARKING CONTROLS
C-2 PROPOSAL FOR WORKSHOP REGARDING HEALTH/ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
•-3 EMERGENCY PLAN UPDATE
C-4 DISCUSSION TO HOLD WORKSHOP WITH SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ENGINEERING
REGARDING STATE WATER
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS REPORTS & APPEARANCES
D-1 RESOLUTION NO. 64-94 ORDERING THE LEVY OF AN ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR
BAYSHORE BLUFFS PARK MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
D-2 ORDINANCE NO. 440 ESTABLISHING "HEALTH CARE FACILITIES" SPECIAL WATER
RATES (FIRST READING/INTRODUCTION)
F. ADJOURNMENT
COPIES OF STAFF REPORTS OR OTHER PUBLIC DOCUMENTATION RELATING TO
EACH ITEM OF BUSINESS REFERRED TO ON THIS AGENDA ARE ON FILE IN THE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AND AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AND
REPRODUCTION AT COST.
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN A CITY MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT
THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING TO
INSURE THAT REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE TO PROVIDE
ACCESSIBILITY TO THE MEETING.
• MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION - JULY 11, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 4:30 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Yates Mayor
Colby Crotzer Councilmember
Ben Luna Councilmember
Susan Mullen Councilmember
Ahnawake Unger Councilmember
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Dave Howell City Administrator
David Hunt City Attorney
CLOSED SESSION
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved the meeting be adjourned to
Closed Session. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Crotzer and unanimously carried. (5-0)
Mayor Yates read the Closed Session statement.
• The meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 4:30 p.m. and returned
to regular session at 5:50 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
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VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Yates Mayor
Colby Crotzer Councilmember
Ben Luna Councilmember
Susan Mullen Councilmember
Ahnawake Unger Councilmember
ABSENT: None
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• STAFF: David Howell
David Hunt
Rick Algert
Bill Boucher
Bridgett Davis
Don Funk
Rudy Hernandez
Jeff Jones
Joe Loven
Andrea Lueker
Interim City Administrator
City Attorney
Harbor Director
Public Works Director
City Clerk
Community Development Director
Finance Director
Fire Chief
Interim Police Chief
Recreation & Parks Director
Jo L. Merriman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LIGHTEN UP
Bill Boucher presented the "Lighten Up" this evening.
MAYOR'S REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Yates presented Certificates of Appreciation to Kathryn
Gantman, Whitney Mowry, and Heather Yates for their efforts in
the painting of the City Hall mural.
Councilmember Mullen announced the Integrated Waste Management
• Board will be meeting for the first time next week; and she also
announced the first production by the Scenic Coast Players, "The
Good Doctor", will be performed the first two weekends in August.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jo. L. Merrimen expressed his dismay of the firing of City
Administrator Forrest Henderson; he also stated his concern at
the increase in water rates.
Charles Palmer discussed water costs vs. water consumption and
the comparison of proposed rates.
Mary Phillips discussed garbage service and her concerns with the
orange bag system.
Willow Kelly addressed Council on the environmental/health issue
forum stating an emphasis should be made on the detrimental
health effects from burning fossil fuels.
Sandy Mathias, Cayucos resident, encouraged Council to hold a
workshop on the environmental/health issue.
Dorothy Dyer, ETC Coalition, addressed Council on the need for an
environmental/health workshop. She stated even the tourists get
sick when they visit Morro Bay. Ms. Dyer objected to fog laden
• with sulfur dioxide.
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• Ron Hillman complained that the public speaking microphone was
too low and it hurt his back; Mr. Hillman threatened litigation.
Dale Reddell stated the permit streamlining report should be a
public hearing. He also addressed Item A-2 (Master Fee Schedule)
which is a part of the permit streamlining process.
Dave Tope addressed Council on smoker's rights.
Ralph Gunther addressed parking circulation problems on the
Embarcadero stating there are more businesses with less parking.
He urged Council to wait until the Parking Management Plan is
discussed and implemented before taking action on Item C-1
(Consideration of Embarcadero Parking Controls).
Rodger Anderson suggested Council consider implementing a pilot
program enforcing a four-hour parking limit from Beach Street to
Driftwood along the west side of the Embarcadero street -end which
would eliminate employee parking on the Embarcadero.
Wayne Brossard, PG&E Plant Manager, addressed Council on PG&E's
support of an environmental/health issue workshop if attended by
local regulatory agencies.
• DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Luna requested an item be agendized for the August
8, 1994 Council meeting to review the revenue cost analysis on
the operation of the trolley. He also requested an item be
agendized to schedule a workshop on prioritizing current city
projects.
Mayor Yates requested $250 be funded for coffee at Council
meetings.
Councilmember Mullen requested a moratorium on future agenda
items in order for Council to catch up on pending issues.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council,
the following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 8, 1994; AND SPECIAL
PUBLIC HEARING OF JUNE 9, 1994
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve the minutes of May 8, 1994
and June 9, 1994.
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• A-2 RESOLUTION NO. 46-94 APPROVING MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1994/95
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve Resolution No. 46-94
adopting the Fiscal Year 1994/95 Master Fee Schedule.
A-3 RESOLUTION NO. 68-94 APPROVING SUBLEASE FOR LEASE SITE 91-
92/91W-92W
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve Resolution No. 68-94
consenting to the sublease of a portion of Lease Site 91-92/91W-
92W to Rosemarie Hoffman for a retail gift and collectible store.
A-4 RESOLUTION NO. 67-94: RATIFICATION OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS JOINT POWER AGREEMENT
Mr. Howell recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 67-94
approving the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments Joint Powers
Agreement.
A-5 REQUEST TO APPROVE FUNDING FOR BAY RESEARCH PROJECT
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve funding for the bay
research project.
• A-6 RESOLUTION NO. 65-94 AWARDING BID FOR TWO HEAVY-DUTY, 1-TON
TRUCKS WITH UTILITY BODIES; PW 94-146
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve Resolution No. 65-94
awarding Bid No. PW94-146 for two heavy duty 1-ton trucks with
utility bodies to Central Valley Truck Center of Fresno,
California in the amount of $48,075.02.
A-7 RESOLUTION NO. 66-94 APPROVING 1994 WEED ABATEMENT CHARGES;
PW 93-04
Mr. Howell recommended Council approve Resolution No. 66-94
approving the 1994 weed abatement charges.
Councilmember Crotzer pulled Item A-1 from the Consent Calendar;
Councilmember Mullen pulled Item A-2; and Councilmember Luna
pulled Item A-4.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve the Consent
Calendar with the exception of Items A-1 (June 9,
1994), A-2, and A-4. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Unger and unanimously carried. (5-0)
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• A-1 MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 8, 1994; AND SPECIAL
PUBLIC HEARING OF JUNE 9, 1994
Councilmember Crotzer asked that a correction to the minutes of
June 9, 1994 (Smoking Ordinance Workshop) be made revising the
motion made by Councilmember Mullen requesting the proposal of a
structured smoking ordinance using the ordinance prepared by
Councilmember Crotzer and incorporating a phase in period as
presented by Councilmember Luna was defeated.
He requested this correction be made and the minutes returned to
the next City Council meeting for approval.
A-2 RESOLUTION NO. 46-94 APPROVING MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1994/95
Councilmember Mullen asked staff how the building permit fees
were calculated? Community Development Director Don Funk
responded the fees charged are based on total cost estimates.
Mayor Yates and Councilmember Mullen expressed concern with the
estimated costs. Mr. Funk responded the Community Development
Department is the clearing house for payment of fees,
applications and the routing of projects.
• Councilmember Crotzer stated City taxpayers have been bearing the
costs for new development, and that should be corrected.
Councilmember Unger stated it would be better to streamline
management instead of raising fees.
Councilmember Luna expressed concern with the lack of consistency
in various departmental cost recovery figures.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council adopt Resolution No.
46-94 approving the Master Fee Schedule for all
departments except the Police and Community Development
Departments which are to be returned to the City
Council as a public hearing item. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Luna.
City Attorney David Hunt suggested Resolution No. 46-94 be
revised to reflect the amendment as stated in the motion.
The motion carried unanimously. (5-0)
A-4 RESOLUTION NO. 67-94: RATIFICATION OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS JOINT POWER AGREEMENT
Councilmember Luna asked if the Joint Powers Agreement had been
• reviewed. by the City Attorney? Mr. Hunt responded he reviewed
the agreement and it is acceptable.
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MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve Item A-4. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 STREAMLINING REPORT FROM STAFF COMMITTEE IDENTIFYING
MEASURES BEING IMPLEMENTED TO STREAMLINE THE PERMIT PROCESS
AND TO BETTER EDUCATE THE PUBLIC
This item was continued as a public hearing to the August 8, 1994
City Council meeting.
Mayor Yates called for a break at 7:30 p.m.; the meeting resumed
at 7:50 p.m.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS, REPORTS & APPEARANCES
D-1 RESOLUTION NO. 64-94 ORDERING THE LEVY OF AN ANNUAL
ASSESSMENT FOR BAYSHORE BLUFFS PARK MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT
Recreation & Parks Director Andrea Lueker stated this public
• hearing is a protest hearing before implementing the annual
assessment for the maintenance of Bayshore Bluffs Park. She said
upon conclusion of the hearing, Council may order changes to the
engineers report and adopt a resolution to levy the assessment.
Ms. Lueker stated the adopted 1994/95 fiscal year budget shows
the Bayshore Bluffs Assessment District will collect revenues and
show expenditures in the same fund rather than performing a fund
transfer to the General Fund Parks Maintenance Division, which
was done in fiscal year 1993/94. She said this will allow for a
"running total" of expenditures to be kept, rather than the total
figured at the end of the fiscal year.
Ms. Lueker stated at the June 27, 1994 Council meeting, it was
suggested that if the maintenance contract was put out to bid,
the price would be greatly reduced. This was the case in August
1992 when the City put the park maintenance out to bid, and bids
ranged from $1,425 to 2,992 per month, and did not include such
items as utilities, garbage service, paper products, bi-annual
tree trimming, landscape materials, pesticides, major plumbing
and electricity, erosion control, and several other items.
Ms. Lueker stated although there were no emergencies at Bayshore
Bluffs Park last fiscal year, there have been several situations
in the past that needed immediate and extensive attention. She
said the City is well equipped and extremely responsive in
• handling such' situations. Additionally, Bayshore Bluffs is a
relatively new park and as the park equipment/structures age,
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• additional preventative maintenance
required.
and repair work will be
Ms. Lueker reviewed the following options for park maintenance
for Council's consideration:
OPTION 1
Bayshore Bluffs Homeowners Association taking over maintenance by
hiring a landscape maintenance contractor. Staff has concerns
with this option regarding contract compliance, quality of
maintenance, and supervision. Additionally, staff anticipates
response time to be significantly longer in the case of an
emergency or complaint. Presently, in the case of a complaint,
response time is within one business day. Should improper
maintenance or a hazardous condition arise, liability may be an
issue. If the homeowners association hire a landscape contractor,
some supervision and administrative costs will continue to be
incurred.
OPTION 2
The City contracting out for the maintenance of the park. This
option was used from the time the park came on-line until August
• 1993. As with Option 1, administrative and supervisory costs
will still be incurred and the costs for contract maintenance are
similar to the costs of City staff.
OPTION 3
The City continue maintenance of the park and incorporate "real
time" accounting procedures. This option will enable a "running
total" of costs incurred to date. Additionally, with the change
in fund transfers this year, the supplies, materials and
equipment will be charged directly to the Bayshore Bluffs account
rather than the General Parks Maintenance account. Staff also
suggests meeting with the Homeowners Association on a quarterly
basis to review park status and any concerns they may have.
Staff could go through the bid process in March 1995, and have
comparable numbers for the 1995/96 assessment to compare outside
park maintenance to the cost of City -staffed maintenance.
Ms. Lueker recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 64-94, or
revise the engineers report and budgeted amounts based on one of
the three options provided above.
City Attorney David Hunt stated litigation has been threatened by
the Bayshore Bluffs Homeowners Association which was addressed by
Council in Closed Session this evening. He reviewed the history
of the project and the assessment district. Mr. Hunt stated the
• issue before Council is the reasonableness of a monetary
assessment for the maintenance of the park. He said the
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• homeowners are entitled to a majority protest. Mr. Hunt stated
action needs to be taken as the City is required to report to the
San Luis Obispo County Assessor's office by August 10, 1994 any
assessments to be placed on property tax bills.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
William Walter, attorney for Bayshore Bluffs Homeowners
Association, stated written protests were filed with the City by
57 homeowners which is a majority protest. He expressed concern
with accounting issues and reasonableness of the assessment. Mr.
Walter stated the park is a City park which should be paid for by
the City.
Bill Dermody, property manager for Bayshore Bluffs, requested the
Council review the expenditures submitted to maintain the park
and also look at the property maintenance of the park.
Don Phares, homeowner, expressed concern with the costs and
quality of maintenance of the park.
Cynthia Wimer, homeowner, presented Council with photographs of
the park which she felt were self-explanatory as well as
detrimental to the City's maintenance of the park.
• Fred Smith, homeowner, addressed Council regarding animal owners
who walk their dogs and do not clean up after them, people who
reside in the bay that park their cars in the parking lot for
long periods of time and use the restroom. He stated the park
should become a City -owned park.
Susie Thon, homeowner, read a letter from Martin and Sharon Krebs
(homeowners of Bayshore Bluffs) expressing their objection to the
assessment. She said the park is not used by the homeowners; the
parking lot is used illegally for overnight parking; and the
salaries proposed for maintenance of the park are astronomical.
Ms. Thon stated the assessment is unfair and the park should be
maintained like any other City park.
Marjorie Kessner, homeowner, read a letter from Donald and Karen
Soderberg in opposition to the assessment. Ms. Kessner stated
the assessment should be removed and the park should be
maintained like all City parks.
Irene Burns, homeowner, stated her opposition to the increase in
assessment fees.
Terry Stitt, homeowner, reviewed the park's water bill which is
inconsistent.
• Betty Webb, homeowner, read a letter from Bob Lytle in opposition
to the assessment.
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Karen Stitt, homeowner, stated the homeowners receive no benefit
from the park. She said the assessment district should be
completely dissolved and the City should maintain it like all
other City parks.
Sonja Gail, homeowner, stated vandalism occurs in the park with
little police protection. She said the trash cans are regularly
used by people outside the park.
Phil Gail, homeowner, stated his objection to the assessment. He
said the homeowners should not be privately assessed for a park
that is not utilized by them.
George Becker, homeowner, stated there should be benefits to the
assessment paid by the property owners.
Bob Weisse, homeowner, stated he is one of the original
homeowners who agreed to the assessment district; however, he
felt coerced by the project owner who said he would walk away
from the project if the assessment was not paid.
Charles Palmer stated the City wage structure is too high for
services provided by the City.
• Patricia Nash, homeowner, stated the park is not primarily used
by the residents of Bayshore Bluffs.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
Ms. Lueker stated City parks are categorized differently, and
Bayshore Bluffs is considered a Class D park (natural area). She
addressed concerns raised by the homeowners.
Councilmember Luna stated the park adds value to the homeowners'
property, and was provided specifically for the development. He
added perhaps the property owners could maintain the park.
Councilmember Unger asked if the residents maintain the park, can
it be closed to the public? Mr. Hunt responded the park cannot
be closed to the public. Councilmember Unger asked if there are
any boat slips on this property? Harbor Director Rick Algert
responded there are liveaboards in this area which are assessed a
fee for public facility uses.
Councilmember Crotzer asked if the park property can be used for
something else? Mr. Hunt responded not likely because it would
be contrary to the subdivision map and zoning of the property.
Councilmember Crotzer stated the development of Bayshore Village
would not have gone forward without the dedication of the park;
• therefore, other City residents should not have to pay for it.
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• He said when residents of Bayshore Village bought into the
project, they were aware of the assessment district.
Councilmember Crotzer stated liveaboards should share in the
assessment if the facilities are being used by them. He supports
maintaining the assessment.
Councilmember Mullen stated there are problems that need to be
addressed. She said she is not adverse to the homeowners
maintaining the park on a one-year trial basis; however, the
maintenance district is part of the conditional use process.
Councilmember Mullen stated the City does not have the funds to
maintain the park and she approves maintaining the assessment
district.
Mayor Yates stated the homeowners signed the agreement to
maintain the assessment district which he supports. He said the
City does not have the funds to maintain the park. Mayor Yates
asked for clarification regarding the 1985 assessment district
agreement.
Mr. Weisse, past president of the homeowners association, stated
the City agreed to maintain the park. He said FSLIC took over
the project, and at that time there was a clause the property
owners would be required to pay for the maintenance of the park.
• The developer, Spike Lynch, stated if the homeowners did not
maintain the assessment district, he would walk away from the
project.
Mayor Yates recommended Council adjourn to Closed Session.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council adjourn to Closed
Session due to threatened litigation (Government Code
Section 54956.9-C). The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Unger and unanimously carried. (5-0)
Council adjourned to Closed Session at 9:17 p.m.; and resumed to
Regular Session at 9:42 p.m.
Mayor Yates asked if the assessment can be lowered at this
meeting? Mr. Hunt responded Council is in a bind because the
assessment has to be transmitted to the County by August 10,
1994. He said another option would be to determine an assessment
that Council finds justifiable; then the statute of limitations
can be extended for the homeowners to challenge the Council's
decision within 60 days. He said during that time, an agreement
could be negotiated with the homeowners association to take over
maintenance of the park; the assessment can then be cancelled and
a refund can be made. Mr. Hunt stated the State Department of
Real Estate regulations do not preclude the City from contracting
with the homeowners association to maintain the park. The
• assessment district would be preserved as an entity, and the
assessment would be reduced to zero.
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Mr. Hunt strongly believes an indemnity contract be required
wherein the homeowners association would defend, indemnify, and
hold the City harmless from any liability, litigation, costs, and
attorney's fees that arise out of their obligation to maintain
the park whether or not they are negligent; and provide insurance
to the City as an additional primary insured, so that if a suit
arose, their insurance company will defend and provide indemnity
for the City.
Mayor Yates asked how much money the County Tax Assessor receives
per lot? Ms. Lueker responded the City receives $398 and the
County receives $2 per lot.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council adopt Resolution No.
64-94; direct a letter to the County Assessor to be
signed by the Mayor requesting an extension of time
from July 15, 1994 to August 10, 1994 or later; agree
to extend the statute of limitation by sixty days on
the assessment in order to work with the homeowners
association to determine if they want to maintain the
park and to create a contract to that affect; and, if
an agreement is reached with the homeowners
association, the assessment will be cancelled and money
. refunded to the property owners. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Luna.
Councilmember Luna asked for clarification regarding the time
frame. Mr. Hunt responded the City agrees to extend the statute
of limitations on the protest hearing to 60 days and use that
time to negotiate with the homeowners association.
Councilmember Mullen stated Council is not releasing the
assessment district but looking at other ways to get the work
done and hopefully satisfy the issues addressed by the
homeowners.
The motion carried unanimously. (5-0)
D-2 ORDINANCE NO. 440 ESTABLISHING "HEALTH CARE FACILITIES"
SPECIAL WATER RATES (FIRST READING/INTRODUCTION)
Public Works Director Bill Boucher reviewed the ordinance
providing for special water rates for licensed health care
facilities and recommended approval of Ordinance No. 440 for
first reading and introduction.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Charles Palmer addressed Council on the subsidy of water rates
• for the local health facility.
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Ken Cess, Executive Director of Seashell Communities, stated this
ordinance is an incentive for the complex to further economize on
their water bills.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council have Ordinance No.
440 read by title and number. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried. (5-0)
City Administrator Dave Howell read Ordinance No. 440 by title
and number.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council approve Ordinance No.
440 for first reading and introduction. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried.
(5-0)
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 CONSIDERATION OF EMBARCADERO PARKING CONTROLS
Councilmember Luna introduced this item at the request of Rodger
Anderson, an owner of the Galley Restaurant. Councilmember Luna
• reviewed the possibilities of creating one-way traffic on a
portion of the Embarcadero and a pilot project striping diagonal
parking spaces and implementing a four-hour parking limit on a
specific stretch of the Embarcadero.
Rodger Anderson reviewed the proposed circulation on the
Embarcadero. He suggested a trial program of 4-hour parking
during the hours of 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m..
Councilmember Unger asked how the parking limit would be
enforced? Mr. Anderson responded perhaps marking tires by police
staff.
Councilmember Luna stated the Parking Management Plan continues
to be postponed and parking along the Embarcadero needs to be
rectified.
Councilmember Crotzer stated precedent has been set on diagonal
parking within the City and this proposal makes sense.
Councilmember Mullen asked for clarification on the procedure of
enforcement. Mr. Howell responded there are Police Department
volunteers who could be utilized; however, they may not be
available seven days per week. He recommended a survey to see
what a good time would be to limit parking. Public Works
Director Bill Boucher stated he would like to bring back a
recommended plan to Council. Mr. Boucher said there is no
provision for limited parking in the Parking Management Plan;
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however, the General Plan Circulation Element does have such
provisions. Mr. Howell said staff could have a more definitive
plan back to Council at their July 25, 1994 meeting.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council direct staff to
conduct an analysis and provide a report on enforcement
issues as well as cost analysis created by a 4-hour
parking zone on the Embarcadero. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Crotzer and unanimously
carried. (5-0)
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council direct staff to return
with proposed sketches creating specific areas of the
Embarcadero with one-way circulation and diagonal
parking, along with a cost analysis. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Unger.
Councilmember Mullen stated she will not support this motion
until the Parking Management Plan and Waterfront Specific Plan
are adopted.
Councilmember Crotzer and Mayor Yates agreed that the one-way
circulation proposal is in the Parking Management Plan.
is withdrew
Luna withdrew his motion; and Councilmember Unger
withdrew her second.
C-2 PROPOSAL FOR WORKSHOP REGARDING HEALTH/ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Councilmember Mullen reviewed local concerns regarding health
difficulties relating to elements in the environment. She asked
for Council's support to conduct a public workshop to bring the
public together with local regulatory agencies to discuss these
health issues.
The consensus of Council was in support of conducting a public
workshop.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council support the concept
of holding a public workshop in September to address
health and environmental issues in the community and to
invite all parties that are involved with this issue,
including public and private agencies, as well as state
and federal agencies. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Crotzer and unanimously carried. (5-0)
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council suspend the rules to
go beyond 11:00 p.m. in order to hear the remainder of
the agenda. The motion was seconded by Mayor Yates and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
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C-3 EMERGENCY PLAN UPDATE
Fire Chief Jeff Jones reviewed the disaster preparedness report.
Councilmember Crotzer asked if there is a contingency plan to
remove emergency vehicles out of the station in case of a
disaster. Chief Jones responded the vehicles are removed from
the station if there is ground movement.
Councilmembers Mullen and Luna stated elected officials should go
through disaster preparedness training.
Chief Jones stated training should be necessary for all City
employees.
No action was taken on this item.
C-4 DISCUSSION TO HOLD WORKSHOP WITH SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
ENGINEERING REGARDING STATE WATER
Councilmember Unger addressed Council on sponsoring an
informational forum/workshop inviting all parties that are
involved with State Water in order to get as much information on
State Water as possible.
• Mayor Yates supported the concept of sponsoring a workshop. He
said his perception of this workshop would be a panel discussion
with possibly an angle of debate.
Councilmember Mullen addressed concerns with Council sponsoring
this workshop and recommended another community group conduct a
debate.
Councilmember Luna stated the timing on holding a public workshop
is not right with the Special Election coming up on August 9th.
No action was taken on this item.
F. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 11:25 p.m.
Recorded by:
Bridg t Davis
City Clerk
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City of Morro Bay
A, City Council Agenda
Mission Statement
The City of Morro Bay is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the quality of life. The City shall
be committed to this purpose and will provide a level of municipal service and safety consistent with
and responsive to the needs of the public.
REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 27, 1994; 5:15 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION - JUNE 27, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:15 P.M.
595 HARBOR ST., MORRO BAY, CA
E-1 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A), PENDING LITIGATION
♦ STATUS REPORT ON ALL PENDING LITIGATION
♦ CITY OF MORRO BAY V. PRICE, SAN LUIS OBISPO SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO.
67297
E-2 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(C), POSSIBLE INITIATION OF LITIGATION
♦ DISCUSSIONS WITH COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TO
DECIDE WHETHER TO INITIATE LITIGATION IN TWO POTENTIAL CASES
E-3 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957, PERSONNEL
♦ DISCUSSIONS REGARDING CONSIDERATION OF ACTION TO EMPLOY ACTING/INTERIM
CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND POSSIBLE DISCIPLINE OR RELEASE OF A PUBLIC
• EMPLOYEE
PUBLIC SESSION - JUNE 27, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
209 SURF ST., MORRO BAY, CA
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - VFW POST 11097
LIGHTEN UP
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - Members of the audience wishing to address the
Council on City business matters (other than Public Hearings items under
Section D) may do so at this time. When recognized by the Mayor, please
come forward to the podium and state your name and address for the record.
Comments should be limited to three minutes.
COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the
following actions are approved without discussion.
LA-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF MAY 8, 1994 - THIS
ITEM HAS BEEN PULLED FROM THE AGENDA
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A-2 STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS - MAY 1994
0-3 EXPENDITURE REPORT - MAY 1994
A-4 WATER SUPPLY STATUS REPORT
A-5 STATUS REPORT ON SIGN CONFORMITY PROGRAM AND FUTURE SIGN ORDINANCE
REVISIONS
A-6 AGREEMENT FOR MUTUAL FIRE PROTECTION AID
A-7 REQUEST FOR 4TH OF JULY FEE WAIVER
A-8 DECLARATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY (FIRE DEPT. ENGINE ONE AND UTILITY
ONE)
A-9 DECLARATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY (1984 FORD ESCORT AND 1971 GMC DUMP
TRUCK)
A-10 ACCEPT RESIGNATION FROM STREETS AND TREES COMMITTEE MEMBER DONNELLY
AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE VACANCY
A-11 PROCLAMATION DECLARING JULY 1994 AS "RECREATION & PARKS MONTH"
A-12 PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 1994 AS "U.S. CONSTITUTION OBSERVANCE
MONTH"
•-13 APPROVAL OF INTERIM CITY ADMINISTRATOR CONTRACT
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 STREAMLINING REPORT FROM STAFF COMMITTEE IDENTIFYING MEASURES BEING
IMPLEMENTED TO STREAMLINE THE PERMIT PROCESS AND TO BETTER EDUCATE THE
PUBLIC - THIS ITEM HAS BEEN PULLED FROM THE AGENDA
B-2 REDESIGN OF PAINT SCHEME FOR EXTERIOR OF MORRO BAY DIAL -A -RIDE BUSES
AND INTERIOR ADVERTISING
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 REVIEW OF THE DRAFT MORROS WORK PROGRAM
C-2 REQUEST FOR LETTER OF SUPPORT FROM SAN LUIS OBISPO ARTS COUNCIL FOR
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS GRANT FUNDING
C-3 EMERGENCY PLAN UPDATE
C-4 APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP FOR TRACT 2110; NORTH POINT SUBDIVISION
C-5 CONSIDERATION OF AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO EXPAND USES ON RESTRICTIVE
ZONING DESIGNATIONS
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D. PUBLIC HEARINGS. REPORTS & APPEARANCES
0-1 CONSIDERATION OF FLAT AND VARIABLE WATER RATE SCHEDULES REFLECTING
$2.4 MILLION DOLLAR REVENUE ESTIMATES
D-2 APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 1994/95 BUDGET
D-3 CONSIDERATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
ACTIVITY TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
D-4 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING OF TIDELANDS PARK
PHASE III
D-5 APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION ON ENFORCEMENT ACTION (2970
GREENWOOD AVENUE; HOLINBECK) - CONTINUED TO JULY 25, 1994 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
F. ADJOURNMENT
COPIES OF STAFF REPORTS OR OTHER PUBLIC DOCUMENTATION
RELATING TO EACH ITEM OF BUSINESS REFERRED TO ON THIS
AGENDA ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AND
AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AND REPRODUCTION AT
COST.
• IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT,
IF YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN A CITY
MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT
LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING TO INSURE THAT
REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE TO PROVIDE
ACCESSIBILITY TO THE MEETING.
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•REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 27, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 6:16 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Yates
Colby Crotzer
Ben Luna
Susan Mullen
Ahnawake Unger
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Dave Howell
David Hunt
Rick Algert
Bill Boucher
Dolores Dahlin
Don Funk
Jeff Jones
Joe Loven
Andrea Lueker
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Interim City Administrator
City Attorney
Harbor Director
Interim Public Works Director
Personnel Secretary
Community Development Director
Fire Chief
Acting Police Chief
Recreation & Parks Director
Richard Haskett led the Pledge of Allegiance.
0 LIGHTEN UP
Geraldine Price presented the "Lighten Up" for this evening.
MAYOR'S REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Yates announced the Fourth of July Celebration on Monday, July
4th, at the High School.
Mayor Yates announced the second phase of the People's Self Help
Housing Project (21 units) was funded.
Mayor Yates welcomed Dave Howell as the Interim City Administrator.
Also, announced Joe Loven is now the Acting Police Chief.
Mayor Yates welcomed the Sun Bulletin's new reporter, John Wynacht.
Mayor Yates and Jeff Jones presented Certificates of Appreciation to
Spenser MCCutchen for assisting the Fire Department and Gary Knight
for his heroic action by rescuing a person from a burning vehicle.
Mayor Yates announced that Council took the following action in closed
session on June 13, 1994:
(1) Council terminated Forrest Henderson as City Administrator with
•four months severance pay; (2) appointed Dave Howell as Interim City
Administrator; and (3) both actions were taken on a 5-0 votes by
Council.
OR
Council took further action on June 20th, 1994 on this topic as
follows:
(1) rescinded the actions of June 13, 1994 and gave Mr. Henderson a 30
day notice with intent to remove him under Morro Bay Municipal Code §
2.12.230; (2) suspended Mr. Henderson for 30 days pending intended
removal as authorized by Morro Bay Municipal Code §2.12.250; and (3)
agreed to employ David Howell as Interim City Administrator for a term
of 8 months until Feb. 15, 1995 at the first step of the City Adminis-
trator's salary. The decision will be made at that time if Mr. Howell
will continue as City Administrator or return to his Division as Chief
of Police.
City Attorney added that all of the subsequent decisions made on the
subject in closed session were also by 5-0 vote.
Mayor Yates introduced Skipper Mark Murakami of the Coast Guard.
Councilmember Luna reported on the trolley operations.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Charles Palmer discussed an article regarding property rights. He
requested that the City review the 14.44 Municipal Code.
Dale Riddell addressed Council regarding a Consent Item which had
been discussed at a recent Planning Commission Meeting.
•Councilmembers agreed to meet separately with him to resolve this
matter.
•
Geraldine Price complimented the Mayor and Council for the appointment
of Mr. Howell.
DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Crotzer reported that copies of the proposed Smoking
Ordinance were available at the City Administrator's office and a copy
has been forwarded to the Chamber office; however, the City Attorney's
review had not been completed. Requested this be agendized ,for the
next meeting.
Susan Mullen requested a workshop be conducted with various public
health services, PG&E, Chevron, etc. regarding health concerns raised
by the public.
Councilmember Unger requested updates of payments due on the Twin
Bridges project, the SLO Brewing Co., and the bottling company that
was interested in the desal plant. Requested public hearing to
discuss legal opinions regarding contracts and the bonds that have
been sold for State Water Project.
Councilmember Luna commented on the Supreme Court decision cited by
Mr. Palmer earlier.
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• A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the
following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 8, 1994.
Pulled from the Agenda
A-2 STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS - MAY 1994
Mr. Howell recommended Council accept the report for file.
A-3 EXPENDITURE REPORT - May 1994
Mr. Howell recommended Council accept the report for file.
A-4 WATER SUPPLY STATUS REPORT
Mr. Howell recommended Council accept the report for file.
A-5 STATUS REPORT ON SIGN CONFORMITY PROGRAM AND FUTURE SIGN
ORDINANCE REVISIONS
Mr. Howell recommended Council accept the report for file.
• A-6 AGREEMENT FOR MUTUAL FIRE PROTECTION AID
Mr. Howell recommended Council accept this report and authorize the
Mayor to sign an agreement with the County of San Luis Obispo, Service
Area No. 9, Zone B (South Bay Fire District) to reestablish an
agreement for the provision of Mutual Fire Protection Aid.
A-7 REQUEST FOR 4TH OF JULY FEE WAIVER
Mr. Howell recommended Council accept this report and waive the Fire
Department Special Use Permit Fees for the 1994 July 4th Public
Fireworks Display.
A-8 DECLARATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY (FIRE DEPT. ENGINE ONE AND
UTILITY ONE)
Mr. Howell recommended the Council accept this report and declare the
following Fire Department vehicles as surplus property:
Engine 1 1969 Ford/Howe Pumper City I.D. 0001
Utility 1 1979 Ford Van City I.D. 1652
A-9 DECLARATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY (1984 FORD ESCORT AND 1971 GMC
DUMP TRUCK)
Mr. Howell recommended Council declare the 1984 Ford Escort and 1971
•1-ton dump truck surplus to the City's needs and direct both be sold
at auction.
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A-10 ACCEPT RESIGNATION FROM STREET AND TREES COMMITTEE MEMBER
• DONNELLY AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE VACANCY.
Mr. Howell recommended Council accept Mr. Donnelly's resignation, with
regret, and direct staff to advertise the vacancy for applications.
The unexpired term runs to December 31, 1996.
A-11 PROCLAMATION DECLARING JULY 1994 AS RECREATION & PARKS MONTH
Mr. Howell recommended the Council direct the Mayor to sign the
proclamation.
A-12 PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 1994 AS "U.S. CONSTITUTION
OBSERVANCE MONTH"
Mr. Howell recommended the Council direct the Mayor to sign the
proclamation.
A-13 APPROVAL OF INTERIM CITY ADMINISTRATOR CONTRACT
Pulled from the agenda.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve the Consent Calendar
with the exception of Items A-1, A-4, A-5, A-6 and A-13. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger and unanimously
carried. (5-0)
• A-4 WATER SUPPLY STATUS REPORT
Councilmember Unger commented on the State Water Project Status
regarding the bids for the Phase I Choro Pipe Line. Stated bids were
opened this date and will probably be awarded tomorrow. Councilmember
Luna asked if the raise in per capita consumption was based on the
tourist consumption. Mr. Boucher replied yes. No action required.
A-5 STATUS REPORT ON SIGN CONFORMITY PROGRAM AND FUTURE SIGN
ORDINANCE REVISIONS
Councilmember Luna commented on the two outstanding sign issues
which need resolution. Requested information on the time frame to
bring to conclusion and process. Mr. Funk, Director, Community
Development stated both of these properties are now working with
staff. No action required.
A-6 AGREEMENT FOR MUTUAL FIRE PROTECTION AID
Councilmember Luna asked why an indemnity clause was not included as
part of this agreement. City Attorney stated he has discussed this
with Fire Chief in the past, however, not specifically with this
document and stated his preference is the City always have an
indemnity clause clearly delineating the responsibility for control of
our employees.
• MOTION: Councilmember
Luna moved that this be
returned
to staff
and an indemnity clause
be included by the City
Attorney.
Motion
seconded by Councilmember Mullen and unanimously
carried.
(5-0)
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B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
• B-1 STREAMLINING REPORT FROM STAFF COMMITTEE IDENTIFYING MEASURES
BEING IMPLEMENTED TO STREAMLINE THE PERMIT PROCESS AND TO BETTER
EDUCATE THE PUBLIC.
This item was pulled from the Agenda.
B-2 REDESIGN OF PAINT SCHEME FOR EXTERIOR OF MORRO BAY DIAL -A -RIDE
BUSES AND INTERIOR ADVERTISING
Mr. Boucher presented three design concepts for the exterior paint
scheme on MBDAR vehicles which are to be purchased later this year and
recommmended the exterior paint scheme be applied only to new MBDAR
vehicles. Also, discussed the feasibility of advertising on the
interior and exterior of these vehicles. Staff determined it was not
feasible to advertise because of the cost and limited space. It was
suggested to use the blue, aqua and mauve color design with sea gulls
and would eliminate all advertising.
Mayor Yates call for a break at 7:20 and meeting resumed at 7:35 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
C-1 REVIEW OF THE DRAFT MORROS WORK PROGRAM
County of San Luis Obispo General Service Dept. had submitted a
•request for council's consideration to assist in funding a study work
program for the Morro's. The draft program has been completed and a
copy has been included. Tim Gallagher, Parks Mgr. County SLO, and
Jan De Leo, Park Planner made a presentation explaining the Plan and
the work study program. He identified the study area, stated an
advisory council will be selected to created the development plan
consisting of representatives from Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, Ag
liaison, Environmental organizations, etc. Commented they were
looking for input and financial support. Stated the City of Morro
Bay previously adopted a resolution to endorse the concept and are
looking for a $5 to $10 thousand dollar contribution for development
of the plan.
After discussion, Councilmember Mullen commented that this is a master
plan and asked that the concept be endorsed through a vote of doing
the master plan and address the financing issue later.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved to endorse the draft work
plan; Councilmember Luna seconded and unanimously
carried. (5-0)
Moved to Public Hearing portion of the meeting and will return to Item
C-2 at the end of the Public Hearings.
PUBLIC HEARINGS, REPORTS AND APPEARANCES.'
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•D-1 CONSIDERATION OF FLAT AND VARIABLE WATER RATE SCHEDULES
REFLECTING $2.4 MILLION DOLLAR REVENUE ESTIMATES
Mr. Boucher, as directed by Council, commented on the revisions made
to the proposed budget eliminating projects that are necessary only
to accommodate the State Water Project resulted in a FY 94-95 budget
in the amount of $2,476,168. Included in this revision is a flat rate
schedule of $4.94/unit to accommodate that revenue need and a couple
of options on variables. Variable #1 is an increase of 34% across the
board over the existing rates. Variable #2 pertains to Residential
Health Care facilities who consume 2.3% of the water and pay
approximately 3.5% of the annual revenue and proposes to freeze
health care facilities at their existing rate structure. This would
result in an additional 1% increase across the board for all other
users in order to retain the existing structure for the health care
facilities.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Charles Palmer stated his understanding was the staff was directed to
come back with a water rate designed to produce $2.4 million. Stated
staff did not follow instructions and data is inaccurate. Presented
data to Council he prepared based on existing rates formula.
Mr. Ken Cess, Seashell Community, asked consideration for variable
rate, Option 3, and reconsideration of Resolution 44-93 which capped
• the rate at the billing at 10 units to the first 800 units.
John Lemmons urged City Council not to adopt a flat rate as it is not
equitable increase to 99% of rate payers.
Linda Donnelly stated she was low end user and agreed with J. Lemmons
statement and is against the flat rate.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comments.
Council discussed the various options and the revenue each would
produce along with the needed funds for scheduled maintenance
projects, debt service, reserve fund and contingencies in the proposed
budget. Mr. Boucher stated there is an approximate 8% increase in
operational expenses as there were functions being performed on behalf
of the Water Division that have been funded by other sources. Also,
discussed reduced rates for the Health Care facilities per Resollution
44-93 and consensus was that the Council was obligated to a flat rate
to initiate that action. Staff was asked to bring the amended
ordinance to the next Council Meeting. Staff was directed to bring
back an amended ordinance establishing the findings for the health
care facility.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved to support the option (Variable
2) where the existing rate structure is raised 35% and
initiate the resolution from November 1993 to give price
• breaks to health care facilities using the formula of
charging the 10 unit rate up to 800 units and above the
800 units it would revert to the regular schedule. If there
are multiple meters it would combine all meters for a
total reading. Councilmember Luna seconded the motion;
• the motion carried unanimously. (5-0)
Mayor Yates called for a break at 8:45 p.m.; the meeting resumed at
9:10 p.m.
D-2 APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 1994/95 BUDGET
There was discussion regarding the allocation of certain monies;
Mayor Yates stated that a $7000 contingency fund had been established
for items which may have been overlooked. Councilmember Unger asked
if money was retained for the Nacimiento study; Mr. Boucher stated
$98,000 has been budgeted. Councilmember Mullen questioned Item 5,
Page 2 of the resolution regarding the reserve for emergencies of
$100,000 and asked if that wasn't the $800,000 reserve. There is
$100,000 set aside for the facade improvement reserve. This should be
done by resolution.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment:
John Lemons, asked about the 2.5% of the value of the structure as
new building fees. Mr. Lemons felt this was an out -of -line for the
amount of work performed.
Dale Reddell stated he was not aware of that the building fees were
going to be raised and felt they are already prohibitive. Suggested
that the Department be streamlined to save money.
• Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
Mayor Yates recommended the Community Development Department be
specifically brought back for at mid year budget review to see if the
proposed fees are warranted to cover the costs.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved to adopt Resolution 48-94
adopting the fiscal year 1994-1995 budget and in addition
adopt Resolution 47-94 establishing the new annual spending
limits for the City of Morro Bay, with the Resolution Item
5, Page 2 changed to reflect $800,000. This motion was
seconded by Councilmember Crotzer.
Discussion:
Councilmember Luna stated he would not vote for the motion nor for the
budget and remarked that he felt priorities were placed on wrong kind
of things. Councilmember Unger stated she agreed with Councilmember
Luna.
VOTE: Motioned carried 3 - 2; Councilmembers Luna and Unger
descenting.
C-3 CONSIDERATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
•ACTIVITY TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
III
Mr. Funk reviewed the project and recommended the City Council
•approve the language of the application and direct the City
Administrator to submit the application to the Department of Housing
and Community Development. The purpose of the grant is to request
funds to develop business retention and attraction study and strategy
for the City. The study will identify potential project which will
provide an opportunity for existing businesses to expand.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Linda Donnelly asked if this was for redevelopment? Councilmember
Mullen answered "no".
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved to approve Resolution 63-94 as
amended; motion seconded by Councilmember Luna and unani-
mously approved. (5-0)
D-4 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING OF TIDELANDS
PARK PHASE III.
Staff reviewed Staff Report and recommend the City Council execute the
Department of Boating and Waterways grant agreement and provide
direction on option for location of the side tie docks and preferences
on the parking lot configuration.
• Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Jim Wood stated that pull throughs must be made "user friendly" and
commented he liked Parking Option 2 and in the east lot he preferred
Option 2 and preferred Option 2 for the dock location.
Dana McLish stated he felt none of the homeowners were aware of this
plan and wanted to know if they would be advised and be able to have
input.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing to public comment.
After discussion by the Councilmembers regarding the different
configurations of the parking lots referred to in the options provided
for review along with the side -tie docks most preferred Option 2 as
the plan for the parking and preferred Option 1 for the side tie
docks. Councilmember Luna asked if the Harbor Advisory Board had
input to this plan and Mr. Algert assured the Council that the Board
did review and were in favor of the project but did not address the
specific site locations.
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved to approve Resolution 62-94 and support
Option 2 for the side tie dock, Option 2 the water side
parking lot and Option 1, as amended by the Community
Development Director, for the East Lot. Councilmember Colby
seconded this motion and unanimously approved. (5-1)
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D-5 APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION ON ENFORCEMENT ACTION •
(2970 GREENWOOD AVENUE; HOLINBECK)
Continued to July 25, 1994 City Council Meeting.
NEW BUSINESS (CONT'D)
C-2 REQUEST FOR LETTER OF SUPPORT FROM SAN LUIS OBISPO ARTS COUNCIL
FOR NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS GRANT FUNDING
City Administrator recommended that the City Council review the
request of the San Luis Obispo County Arts Council and consider a
letter of support for the Arts Council in their efforts to secure a
grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Mr. Don West a representative of the Art Council made a presentation
on the project and asked for the Council's support.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved to support the Arts Council in
their application to the NEA for grant funding; seconded by
Councilmember Unger and unanimously approved. (5-0)
C-3 EMERGENCY PLAN UPDATE
Continued to a later meeting.
• C-4 APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP FOR TRACT 2110; NORTH POINT SUBDIVISION
This is the improvement agreement and conditions of approval required
prior to recordation of the final map have been met. Staff recommends
that Council accept the final map for Tract 2110, Lot 11 in fee, the
improvement agreement and water and sewer easements as shown upon the
map and that Council accept the public access easements across Lots 11
and 12 recorded May 17, 1994.
Mr. Boucher asked for a language change in the Resolution under "Now
therefore be it resolved" be amended to read "that the City Council of
the City of Morro Bay does hereby accept the final map of Tract 2110,
does hereby approve the Tract's improvement agreement, does accept on
behalf of the public the offer of dedication and fee of Lot 11 and the
water, public sanitary sewer and public access easements, etc."
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved to approve Resolution 61-94 as amended by
the Public Works Director; seconded by Councilmember Luna;
approved by a vote of 4-1, Councilmember Unger descenting.
C-5 CONSIDERATION OF AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE TO EXPAND USES OF
RESTRICTIVE ZONING DESIGNATIONS
City Administrator requested that the City Council review and discuss
the letter from Vice Mayor Mullen regarding the consideration of an
emergency ordinance to expand uses on restrictive zoning designations
• such as the General Office Zone in the downtown area.
Asked that Community Development bring back an emergency ordinance
within the next month and the Community Development Director asked if
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the other zoning categories could be included. The Coastal Commission
•will be contacted regarding this question regarding the issuance of an
administrative permit for the period of approximately one year.
Adjourned at 11:00 p.m. to next regular meeting.
Submitted By:
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Dolores Dahlin
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OF MORRO BAY
NOTICE OF BUDGET WORKSHOP SESSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Morro Bay City Council has scheduled the
following Budget Workshop Session to complete discussions regarding the Fiscal
Year 1994-95 Preliminary Budget:
Thursday. June 23. 1994 - Budget Wrap Up
This meeting will be held in the Community Center Multi -Purpose Room, 1001
Kennedy Way. Morro Bay. California and will begin at 7:00�m.
• DATED: June 21, 1994
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WILLIAM YATES, Mayor
City of Morro Bay, Califo nia
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NOTICE OF S P E C = AL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the Morro Bay
City Council is hereby called to be held on Monday, June 20, 1994
at 5:00 p.m. in the Morro Bay City Hall Conference Room, 595 Harbor
Street, Morro Bay, California. Council will immediately adjourn to
Closed Session to consider the following:
♦ GOVERNMENT CODE 454957.6 - LABOR RELATIONS
Discussions with City's representative, David Howell,
Interim City Administrator, in preparation for labor
negotiations with all labor organizations.
♦ GOVERNMENT CODE §54957 - PERSONNEL ISSUE
Discussions with City's representative, David Howell,
Interim City Administrator, regarding personnel issues
including public employee discipline/release. Notice has
been given to the public employee of his right to request
the matter be heard in open session.
• DATED: June 17, 1994
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WILLIAM YATES, a r
City of Morro ay, California
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City of Morro Bay
City Council Agenda
Mission Statement
The City of Mono Bay is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the quality of life. The City shall
be committed to this purpose and will provide a level of municipal service and safety consistent with
and responsive to the needs of the public.
REGULAR MEETING — JUNE 13, 1994; 5:15 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION — JUNE 13, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM — 5:15 P.M.
595 HARBOR ST., MORRO BAY, CA
E-1 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A), PENDING LITIGATION
♦ WILLIAM DICKEY V. CITY OF MORRO BAY, WCAB CASE NOS. 88BA60470;71;72
E-2 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6, LABOR RELATIONS
♦ DISCUSSIONS WITH CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE, FORREST HENDERSON, IN
PREPARATION FOR LABOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH ALL LABOR ORGANIZATIONS
3 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957, PERSONNEL
0 DISCUSSIONS REGARDING EVALUATION OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR
PUBLIC SESSION — JUNE 13, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL — 6:00 P.M.
209 SURF ST., MORRO BAY, CA
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — VFW POST 11097
LIGHTEN UP
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD — Members of the audience wishing to address the
Council on City business matters (other than Public Hearings items under
Section D) may do so at this time. When recognized by the Mayor, please
come forward to the podium and state your name and address for the record.
Comments should be limited to three minutes.
COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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A. CONSENT CALENDAR
less an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the
following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF APRIL 11, 1994 AND
APRIL 25, 1994
A-2 RESOLUTION NO. 57-94 APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICERS AND SETTING POLLING
PLACES FOR SPECIAL ELECTION ON AUGUST 9, 1994
A-3 RESOLUTION NO. 54-94 APPLYING FOR RURAL COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION
GRANT FUNDS
A-4 RESOLUTION NO. 58-94 APPROVING REFINANCE OF COMMUNITY CENTER DEBT
A-5 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING OF TIDELANDS PARK
PHASE III - THIS ITEM HAS BEEN PULLED FROM THE AGENDA
A-6 APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH CAROLLO ENGINEERS
A-7 NOMINATION OF CITY REPRESENTATIVE TO CALIFORNIA MEN'S COLONY CITIZEN'S
ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DAVE ELLIOTT)
A-8 REJECTION OF CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (STEVE NUKES)
9 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION OF TOM CAHILL FROM THE FRANCHISE ADVISORY
BOARD AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE TO FILL THIS VACANCY
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 STATUS ON AB 1600 STUDY - THIS ITEM HAS BEEN PULLED FROM THE AGENDA
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP FOR TRACT 2110; NORTH POINT SUBDIVISION - THIS
ITEM HAS BEEN PULLED FROM THE AGENDA
C-2 RESOLUTION NO. 59-94: RECONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A
SUBLEASE AGREEMENT FOR A PORTION OF LEASE SITES 87-88/87W-88W AND
LEASE SITE 89/89W AND SETTING OF GENERAL SUBLEASE APPROVAL POLICY
C-3 REQUEST FROM MARINA SQUARE FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR PAYMENT OF SECOND
INSTALLMENT OF PARKING IN -LIEU FEES AND REQUEST FOR REFUND OF
PREVIOUSLY PAID FEES
C-4 REVIEW OF THE DRAFT MORROS WORK PROGRAM
C-5 REQUEST FOR LETTER OF SUPPORT FROM SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL
FOR NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS GRANT FUNDING
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C-6 COUNCILMEMBER REQUEST FOR ESTABLISHING OFFICIAL CITY POSITION
• REGARDING THE STATE SMOKING ORDINANCE
C-7 CONSIDERATION OF REQUESTING SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY TO HALT
CONSTRUCTION ON THE CHORRO VALLEY PIPELINE UNTIL AFTER THE AUGUST 9,
1994 SPECIAL ELECTION
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS. REPORTS & APPEARANCES
D-1 RESOLUTION NO. 55-94 INTENT TO LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR MAINTENANCE
AT BAYSHORE BLUFFS PARK
D-2 CONSIDERATION OF PARKING WAIVER POLICY FOR DOWNTOWN AREA
D-3 RESOLUTION NO. 56-94 AMENDING WATER RATE SCHEDULE
D-4 CONSIDERATION OF EMERGENCY INTERIM TREE REMOVAL ORDINANCE
F. ADJOURNMENT
COPIES OF STAFF REPORTS OR OTHER PUBLIC DOCUMENTATION
RELATING TO EACH ITEM OF BUSINESS REFERRED TO ON THIS
AGENDA ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AND
• AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AND REPRODUCTION AT
COST.
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT,
IF YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN A CITY
MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT
LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING TO INSURE THAT
REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE TO PROVIDE
ACCESSIBILITY TO THE MEETING.
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CLOSED SESSION - JUNE 13, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:15 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
STAFF:
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Yates
Colby Crotzer
Ben Luna
Susan Mullen
Ahnawake Unger
None
Forrest Henderson
David Hunt
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Administrator
City Attorney
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved the meeting be adjourned to
Closed Session. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Crotzer and unanimously carried. (5-0)
Mayor Yates read the Closed Session statement.
The meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 5:15 p.m. and returned
to regular session at 5:55 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved the meeting be adjourned. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 13, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Yates Mayor
Colby Crotzer Councilmember
Ben Luna Councilmember
Susan Mullen Councilmember
Ahnawake Unger Councilmember
ABSENT: None
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STAFF: Forrest Henderson
David Hunt
Rick Algert
Bill Boucher
Bridgett Davis
Don Funk
Rudy Hernandez
Dave Howell
Jeff Jones
Andrea Lueker
City Administrator
City Attorney
Harbor Director
Public Works Director
City Clerk
Community Development Director
Finance Director
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Recreation & Parks Director
Jo L. Merriman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LIGHTEN UP
Jim Wood presented the "Lighten Up" this evening.
MAYOR'S REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Yates congratulated Police Chief Dave Howell for successfully
passing the State Bar exam.
Mayor Yates announced Council's appreciation to Jo L. Merriman for
leading the Pledge of Allegiance at every Council meeting.
Mayor Yates congratulated and thanked the City's Fire and Police
Departments for their handling of the house fire on June 11, 1994.
Mayor Yates announced Postmaster Dino Marsango will be chairing the
4th of July celebration this year.
Mayor Yates requested Council postpone Item C-5 until the June 27th
Council meeting at the request of the San Luis Obispo Council of
Arts.
Mayor Yates announced a letter was received from the Cayucos
Sanitary District requesting postponement of the MB/CSD joint
meeting until June 29, 1994; Council concurred.
Mayor Yates asked Council for a 4/5 vote to add a New Business item
to discuss a grant for $11,000 for a Fisherman's Information
Center.
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved Council add Item C-I(A) to the agenda
to discuss a grant for $11,000 for a Fisherman's
Information Center. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried. (5-0)
Councilmember Mullen asked Council for a vote to reconsider the
issue on Item C-2 (approval of a sublease agreement for a portion
of Lease Site 87-88). She stated she voted in the affirmative at
the last meeting and reconsidered her position.
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• MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council reconsider Item C-2
(Resolution No. 59-94, Reconsideration of Request for
Approval of a Sublease Agreement for a Portion of Lease
Sites 87-88/87W-88W and Lease site 89/89W and Setting of
General Sublease Approval Policy). The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Unger and unanimously carried.
(5-0)
Councilmember Mullen announced the Salmon Celebration was a great
success.
Councilmember Mullen stated she handed out National Youth in
Service Awards to Mrs. Peterson's fourth grade class at Del Mar
Elementary School for their "Adopt a Grandparent Program" at
Seashell Communities.
Councilmember Mullen announced she will be on David Congalton's
talk show on June 14th to talk about the County Alcohol and Drug
Abuse Prevention Program with Tom Sullivan.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Charles Palmer requested Item A-6 (Approval of Agreement with
Carollo Engineers) be pulled and heard as a Public Hearing item for
• public input.
Suedene Nelson, Chamber of Commerce, thanked Council and staff for
their support at the Salmon Celebration.
Roger Ewing requested Council consider placing speed bumps on Kern
Street and Piney Way instead of the Police Department enforcing the
speed through radar.
Mayor Yates responded the Streets and Trees Committee is
considering placing stop signs on Kern and Piney Way.
Jo L. Merriman referred to Item C-6 (Councilmember request for
establishing official City position regarding the State Smoking
Ordinance) and stated smoking is a public health issue and should
not be allowed in public places.
DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Crotzer requested an item be agendized to discuss the
Friends of the Estuary request for $2,000 of bay research funds for
a project to collect data on the destruction of the bay.
Councilmember Unger requested an item be agendized to receive the
City Attorney's opinion on the contracts signed to obtain State
Water and the bonds that were sold.
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• Councilmember Luna requested the following items be agendized: 1)
proposal to hold a workshop to discuss the needs of Latinos in
Morro Bay; 2) discussion on the sale of advertising on Dial -A -Ride;
and 3) receiving a recommendation from the Streets and Trees
Committee regarding placing speed bumps on Kern and Piney Way.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council,
the following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF APRIL 11,
1994 AND APRIL 25, 1994
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve the minutes of April 11,
1994 and April 25, 1994.
A-2 RESOLUTION NO. 57-94 APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICERS AND SETTING
POLLING PLACES FOR SPECIAL ELECTION ON AUGUST 9, 1994
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve Resolution No. 57-94
appointing election officers and setting polling places for the
Special Election on August 9, 1994.
A-3 RESOLUTION NO. 54-94 APPLYING FOR RURAL COMMUNITY FIRE
• PROTECTION GRANT FUNDS
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve Resolution No. 54-94
authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement for distribution of
funds on behalf of the City of Morro Bay Fire Department between
the City of Morro Bay and the State of California Department of
Forestry and Fire Protection in the amount of $1,850 provided under
the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978.
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A-4 RESOLUTION NO. 58-94 APPROVING REFINANCE OF COMMUNITY CENTER
DEBT
Mr. Henderson recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 58-94
approving the refund of the Lease Purchase Agreement for the City
of Morro Bay Community Center.
A-5 AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING OF
TIDELANDS PARK PHASE III
Mr. Henderson recommended Council pull this item from the agenda.
A-6 APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH CAROLLO ENGINEERS
Mr. Henderson recommended Council authorize entering into an
agreement for professional services with Carollo Engineers.
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• A-7 NOMINATION OF CITY REPRESENTATIVE TO CALIFORNIA MEN'S COLONY
CITIZEN'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DAVE ELLIOTT)
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve the Mayor's nomination of
Dave Elliott to the CMC Citizen's Advisory Committee.
A-8 REJECTION OF CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (STEVE NUKES)
Mr. Henderson recommended Council reject the claim submitted by
Steve Nukes and authorize the City Clerk to send the appropriate
letter of rejection.
A-9 ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION OF TOM CAHILL FROM THE FRANCHISE
ADVISORY BOARD AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE TO FILL THIS
VACANCY
Mr. Henderson recommended Council accept Dr. Cahill's resignation,
and direct staff to advertise the vacancy for applications.
Mayor Yates pulled Item A-1 (Minutes of April 11, 1994) from the
Consent Calendar; Councilmember Unger pulled Item A-6.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council approve the Consent
Calendar with the exception of Items A-1 and A-6. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and unanimously
• carried. (5-0)
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF APRIL 11,
1994
Mayor Yates requested an addition to Suedene Nelson's public
comment to include her statement to Council addressing a survey
containing 800 signatures regarding restaurants that offered
smoking vs. non-smoking in the City.
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MOTION: Mayor Yates moved Council approve Item A-1 as amended.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
A-6 APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH CAROLLO ENGINEERS
Councilmember Unger stated she objected to another agreement
regarding water and that it is a duplication of information.
Public Works Director Bill Boucher stated Carollo Engineers would
provide an independent assessment on the technical and financial
issues regarding State Water. Mr. Boucher said it would be
beneficial to the City to have a professional engineer evaluate the
project on the City's behalf.
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• Councilmember Mullen stated it is difficult obtaining a direct
answer through the state and county agencies because of the
multiplicity of people working on the project. She said Carollo
Engineers could obtain more valid information from these agencies.
Councilmember Mullen stated it is a short-term agreement that will
cost $19,000 on a $50 million pipeline to have an engineering
expert on hand to make sure what is happening is in the city's best
interest.
Mayor Yates stated the City has spent $1.2 million in water studies
and he opposes having another study performed.
Councilmember Crotzer asked staff if spending the money on this
agreement would result in saving money in the long term and would
the City be better informed; Mr. Boucher responded affirmative.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve Item A-6 to
enter into an agreement with Carollo Engineers for
professional services. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Mullen and carried with Mayor Yates and
Councilmember Unger voting no. (3-2)
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 STATUS ON AB 1600 STUDY
• This item was pulled from the agenda.
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP FOR TRACT 2110; NORTH POINT SUBDIVISION
This item was pulled from the agenda.
C-l(A) GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF FISH & GAME FOR
A FISHERMEN'S INFORMATION CENTER IN MORRO BAY
Harbor Director Rick Algert presented information regarding a grant
available through SB 959 funds in the Fisheries Enhancement Fund
that will provide money for a Fishermen's Information Center. Mr.
Algert recommended Council approve Resolution No. 60-94 authorizing
staff to prepare and negotiate a grant agreement.
Cathy Cordero, representing the Morro Bay Commercial Fishermen's
Organization (MBCFO), stated the funds are from the local Fisheries
Marine Impact Program set aside for fishery enhancement. She said
the grant is for $12,000.
Councilmember Mullen inquired on how much staff time it will take
to prepare the grant, and asked if MBCFO could help in the
preparation of this grant? Ms. Cordero responded they will do all
• they can to pursue this grant.
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is MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council approve Resolution No.
60-94 authorizing staff to prepare and negotiate a grant
agreement to the State Department of Fish & Game for a
Fishermen's Information Center. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Unger and unanimously carried. (5-0)
Mayor Yates called for a break at 7:30 p.m.; the meeting resumed at
7:45 p.m.
C-3 REQUEST FROM MARINA SQUARE FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR PAYMENT
OF SECOND INSTALLMENT OF PARKING IN -LIEU FEES AND REQUEST FOR
REFUND OF PREVIOUSLY PAID FEES
Mayor Yates stepped down due to a conflict of interest.
Community Development Director Don Funk reviewed the request of
Stan Trapp, owner of Marina Square, for an extension of time for
payment of the second installment due on parking in -lieu fees and
request for refund of previously paid fees. Mr. Funk recommended
Council approve a six-month extension of time to pay the remainder
of parking in -lieu fees; take no action to refund or cancel in -
lieu fees at this time and continue to hold the bonds until an
assessment of alternatives has been completed.
• Council concurred to approve the six-month extension for payment of
the parking in -lieu fees; however, denied the request for refund of
previously paid fees.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve the request for
a six-month extension (January 1, 1995) to pay the
remainder of parking in -lieu fees for the Marina Square
project. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger
and unanimously carried. (4-0)
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS REPORTS & APPEARANCES
D-1 RESOLUTION NO. 55-94 INTENT TO LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR
MAINTENANCE AT BAYSHORE BLUFFS PARK
Recreation & Parks Director Andrea Lueker reviewed the intent to
levy the annual assessment for maintenance at Bayshore Bluffs Park
and recommended Council approve Resolution No. 55-94 approving the
engineer's report and noticing the City's intention to levy an
annual assessment for the Bayshore Bluffs Park Maintenance
Assessment District.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Bill Dermody, property manager for Bayshore Bluffs, stated the
association can maintain the park for less than what the City is
• assessing the property owners.
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• Karen Stitt stated the assessment district was approved when there
were four residents at Bayshore Bluffs and now there are 72
residents. She said the proposed assessment is excessive.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
Councilmember Luna suggested obtaining a legal analysis to allow
the residents to maintain the park. City Attorney David Hunt
responded it could be done if the City was the contractor.
Councilmember Mullen stated the park was part of the Coastal
Commission permit. She said she would like to minimize the costs,
but was concerned as to what that will do to the assessment
district. Councilmember Mullen stated she would like
clarification on the Department of Real Estate issue.
Councilmember Crotzer stated there were concerns on the part of the
Coastal Commission about allowing the development on the estuary;
however, the park was approved to provide public benefit.
Councilmember Unger asked for clarification on the legalities and
timelines regarding the assessment district. Ms. Lueker responded
it has been 45 days from the time the residents have been noticed
of the protest hearing scheduled for July 11, 1994. She said the
• Engineer's Report has to be approved or the protest hearing can not
be held.
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Councilmember Luna asked who would be responsible for liability if
the park were maintained by an outside contractor? City Attorney
David Hunt responded the City could turn over the responsibility to
the homeowners association; however, there would still be a chance
of liability against the City.
Mayor Yates supported the assessment because the homeowners signed
the contract; however, agreed that the assessment could be
cancelled and turned over to the homeowners.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council approve Resolution No.
55-94 declaring the City's intention to levy an annual
assessment for the maintenance assessment district for
Bayshore Bluffs Park. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried. (5-0)
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council direct staff to return
to Council at the July 11, 1994 City Council meeting with
information from the State Department of Real Estate if a
contract would be allowed with the homeowners
association; and to work with the association on this
issue. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
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• D-2 CONSIDERATION OF PARKING WAIVER POLICY FOR DOWNTOWN AREA
City Administrator Forrest Henderson recommended this item be
continued until the zoning ordinance revision is completed.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment; there were no
comments and the public hearing was closed.
Staff was directed to bring this item back as a zoning issue.
No action was taken on this item.
D-3 RESOLUTION NO. 56-94 AMENDING WATER RATE SCHEDULE
Public Works Director Bill Boucher reviewed the revised cost
estimates of the water rate structure. He stated on March 28, 1994
Council directed staff to develop a flat rate water billing
structure with development impact fees as a potential to provide a
one-time rate increase adequate to accommodate current and future
budgetary needs. Mr. Boucher recommended Council approve
Resolution No. 56-94 establishing the proposed water rate
structure.
Councilmember Mullen asked if water rates would go up regardless of
State Water? Mr. Boucher responded it depends on how much capital
• is needed. He said the City is capable of maintaining groundwater;
however, regulatory groundwater is questionable. Mr. Boucher
stated flash distillation would have a capital cost and to not
raise rates is putting off the inevitable.
Councilmember Crotzer asked if it is true that rates would have to
be raised over 150% to pay for the desalination plant and for State
Water? Mr. Boucher responded that debt service for the two items
total in excess of 50% of the total. Councilmember Crotzer asked
when the increase would show on customers' bills? Mr. Boucher
responded it would appear on the September bills.
Mayor Yates called for a break at 9:15 p.m.; the meeting resumed at
9:30 p.m.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Charles Palmer stated high water rates and impact fees will slow
growth and decrease revenue. He said unaccounted water loss could
be due to faulty meters and the City should consider replacing or
repairing these meters. Mr. Palmer stated the City has more than
enough water for the coming year. He presented Council with a new
set of proposed water rates.
Roger Ewing requested Council postpone making a decision on rate
increases until after the August 9, 1994 special election.
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• Ken Cess, Executive Director of Seashell Communities, supported a
flat rate structure. He stated that Seashell Communities is at a
disadvantage in the proposed rate structure and advocated waiting
until there are more definitive numbers before the Council.
John Lemons stated the existing curved water rate structure was
developed to discourage wasteful use of water. He said changing to
a flat line rate structure would be unfavorable to the water users;
however, it would benefit the school district. Mr. Lemons
expressed his support of investigating a separate rate structure
for Seashell Communities.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
Councilmember Luna asked what would happen if Council did not
approve the rate increases tonight? Mr. Boucher responded debts
will need to be addressed in the upcoming budget. Councilmember
Luna supported the flat rate structure.
Councilmember Unger stated the proposed figures are not accurate
and Council should postpone this item until after the Carollo
Report is received and the August 9, 1994 special election is held.
Councilmember Mullen stated the volume -based rate structure
encouraged conservation and found it ironic to go back to a flat
israte structure because of the large cost of water. She proposed
raising the water rates to get to the $2.8 million that the City
needs for fiscal year 1994/95 budget which would be approximately
$5.63 per unit on a flat rate. Councilmember Mullen stated she
agrees postponing action on this item until after the special
election.
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Councilmember Crotzer stated he does not want water rates to drive
people out of town. He said a flat rate structure is what is
needed at this time.
Mayor Yates stated he supports the flat rate structure; and also
supports postponing any decision until the figures are more
concrete.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council adopt the flat rate
structure and create the flat rate structure to go to
$2.4 million revenue estimate for Fiscal Year 1994/95.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and carried
with Councilmember Unger voting no. (4-1)
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• D-4 CONSIDERATION OF EMERGENCY INTERIM TREE REMOVAL ORDINANCE
Community Development Director Don Funk reviewed the Emergency
Interim Tree Removal Ordinance and recommended Council adopt
Ordinance No. 439 establishing an urgency ordinance that either
restricts or prohibits tree removals until a permanent tree removal
and protection ordinance may be drafted and adopted.
Mayor Yates objected to an ordinance that creates a law against
private property rights.
Councilmember Crotzer stated he does not agree with the fees
involved. He said this process gets in the way of removing sick
trees; he would like to see an ordinance that protects sentinel or
habitat trees.
Councilmember Mullen stated she would like an emergency ordinance
to protect trees until a new ordinance is drafted. She supports an
interim measure for those who willfully violate the law.
Councilmember Unger stated she supports the City's tree program;
however, she does not support fining people for maintaining their
own property.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
• Charles Palmer stated he does not want to pay a fee in order to
remove trees on his property to build a house on an empty lot.
Ron Hillman stated the City has no right to tell people what to do
on their own property.
Roger Ewing stated a process should be maintained that if a tree is
removed, another tree should be replanted.
Mary Lou Marshall stated she does not agree with the proposed
ordinance.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
Councilmember Luna stated Morro Bay is a Tree City USA, and the
City should maintain its tree ordinance.
Mayor Yates maintained that the process is too cumbersome and that
is why people do not apply for permits.
Councilmember Crotzer stated he does not like the idea of an
arborist having to prepare a report on a tree. He agrees with a
short-term ordinance until a final ordinance is discussed.
No action was taken on this item.
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REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 13, 1994
PAGE 12
• Mayor Yates called for a break at 10:30 p.m.; the meeting resumed
at 10:35 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council add variable rates to
the Water Rate Schedule. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Unger and carried with Mayor Yates voting
no. (4-1)
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council go beyond the 11:00
p.m. time limit to hear the remainder of the agenda. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Crotzer and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
C-2 RESOLUTION NO. 59-94: RECONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR APPROVAL
OF A SUBLEASE AGREEMENT FOR A PORTION OF LEASE SITES 87-
88/87W-88W AND LEASE SITE 89/89W AND SETTING OF GENERAL
SUBLEASE APPROVAL POLICY
Councilmember Mullen stated she reconsidered her position on this
matter because she does not believe a leaseholder should not be
required to sign a Consent to Sublease form. She asked staff to
draft language in case a reconsideration was accepted in order to
cover liability of the City in the resolution.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council approve Resolution No.
. 59-94 reconsidering the request for approval of a
sublease agreement for a portion of Lease Sites 87-
88/87W-88W and Lease Site 89/89W and setting of general
sublease approval policy. The motion was seconded by
Mayor Yates and carried with Councilmember Crotzer and
Councilmember Luna voting no. (3-2)
C-4 REVIEW OF THE DRAFT MORROS WORK PROGRAM
This item was continued to the June 27, 1994 City Council meeting.
C-5 REQUEST FOR LETTER OF SUPPORT FROM SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ARTS
COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS GRANT FUNDING
This item was continued to the June 27, 1994 City Council meeting.
C-6 COUNCILMEMBER REQUEST FOR ESTABLISHING OFFICIAL CITY POSITION
REGARDING THE STATE SMOKING ORDINANCE
City Administrator Forrest Henderson recommended the City Council
direct staff to send a letter to state representatives and the
League of California Cities stating the City's position opposing
state mandates in areas where local control should have preference.
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REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 13, 1994
PAGE 13
• MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council direct staff to send a
letter to state representatives and the League of
California Cities stating the City's position opposing
state mandates in areas where local control should have
preference. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Crotzer and unanimously carried. (5-0)
C-7 CONSIDERATION OF REQUESTING SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY TO HALT
CONSTRUCTION ON THE CHORRO VALLEY PIPELINE UNTIL AFTER THE
AUGUST 9, 1994 SPECIAL ELECTION
City Administrator Forrest Henderson recommended the City Council
consider requesting the County of San Luis Obispo to halt
construction on the Chorro Valley Pipeline until after the City of
Morro Bay Special Election to be held on August 9, 1994.
Mayor Yates stated he will not support this recommendation.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council direct staff to write a
letter to the County of San Luis Obispo Board of
Supervisors to halt construction of the Chorro Valley
Pipeline until after the City of Morro Bay Special
Election regarding State .Water to be held on August 9,
1994. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Crotzer
and carried with Mayor Yates and Councilmember Luna
• voting no. (3-2)
F. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved the meeting be adjourned. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and unanimously
carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
Recorded by:
Bridget
City Clerk
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NOTICE O F S P E C= AL PUBL = C MEET 2 NG
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing is hereby called
by the Morro Bay City Council to be held on the 9th day of June,
1994 at 6:30 p.m. in the Veterans' Memorial Building, 209 Surf
Street, Morro Bay, California, to discuss the City's Smoking
Ordinance. This Public Hearing will be conducted in a workshop
format, with the City Council concluding the meeting with a
decision regarding the status of smoking regulations in Morro Bay.
DATED: May 27, 1994
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• WILLIAM YATES, Mayofl
City of Morro Bay, U01
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WORKSHOP - NO SMOKING ORDINANCE
JUNE 9, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:30 P.M.
• Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.
Mayor Yates opened the meeting with some introductory remarks
regarding the consequences of this ordinance and set the groundrules
for the Public Comments period.
There were 26 people, including health care specialists, who spoke in
favor of the ordinance citing various reasons for enforcing such an
ordinance. Excerpts from various EPA reports, personal experiences,
medical findings, as well as personal rights were cited.
Approximately 19 individuals spoke against the ordinance and the
restraints it would put on the small business owners. These people
included representatives from the Chamber of Commerce, business owners
and several citizens who feel banning smoking in public places would
create an economic hardship on small businesses. Also stated that
approximately 10 Morro Bay restaurants have voluntary changed to "no
smoking" places of business. Others cited the loss of business in
other communities which have enforced this ordinance.
At the end of the public comment period, the Council discussed the
issues and testimony of the various individuals.
Mayor Yates stated it is an economic issue and cited examples where
this ordinance has failed. Said he would favor placarding sites so
• people could make an informed choice.
Councilmember Crotzer stated his disappointment that the Chamber of
Commerce wanted a more compromised posture. Remarked that San Luis
Obispo has had no negative effects since enforcing a non-smoking
ordinance. Also cited a report from the University of San Franciso
which concluded there was no net loss to businesses which have a no
smoking policy.
Councilmember Mullen gave a personal history regarding smoking and
stated that the otherside of freedom is responsibility. Wants smokers
to take the responsibility to smoke outdoors. Mentioned that Lodi has
a no smoking ordinance and it did not affect businesses adversely.
Concerned about employees who work in smoking environment. Commented
that signs do not protect employees who must serve all people in
restaurants. Very supportive of banning smoking in the workplace.
Councilmember Unger stated Proposition 99 was voted in by the citizens
of California to provide education for children and health care for
the indigent. The California Dept. of Health established Tobacco
Control Sections all over the state creating a giant bureaucracy that
has been a complete failure. The California Department of Health
receives over one-half billion dollars per year for these Tobacco
Control Section bureaucracies from Prop 99.
In 1992, the National Cancer Institute funded a giant study on ETS:
• Passive Smoking and Lung Cancer in Non -Smoking Women, called the
Brownson Study. To date, the anti -smoking coalition will not
acknowledge existence of that study.
The EPA report itself,
ETS causes asthma in
fundamentally flawed.
Congress stated that
•support a conclusion
passive smoking.
says that the evidence is not "conclusive" that
children. The EPA's cost -benefit analysis is
The Congressional Research Service, Library of
the statistical evidence does not appear to
that there are substantial health effects from
Based on inconclusive evidence, too numerous to go into at this
council meeting, Councilmember Unger stated that no one on the council
has his/her money invested in any restaurant or motel in the area.
Therefore, she feels that the council has no business being the
"health police" for the city of Morro Bay. The City at the present
time has a smoking ordinance that has worked well for many years. She
sees no reason to change it now, particularly at the detriment of
business when the whole country is in the middle of a recession.
Councilmember Luna stated this was a very difficult issue for him and
he tried to be neutral. Commented that he talked with people, read
information, and studied public comments. He asked Council for a
discussion before making decision.
After discussion, Councilmember Luna stated that he definitely will
not support a 100% smoking ban in bars. Will not support an immediate
ban and would not support anything less than a six month phase in
program to allow businesses to make adjustments. Supports exemptions
for businesses who can demonstrate an economic loss.
Cuncilmember Luna commented that there were other health hazards in
bars and restaurants, such as the boilers or barbecue pits used to
prepare food. Proposed another meeting be called and at that time
•appoint a committee to look at the issues discussed and develop an
ordinance accordingly.
Councilmember Crotzer stated that the ordinance has already been
drafted and much work has been expended and it was important that a
decision be reached.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved to go forward with a
structured ordinance using the draft prepared by Council -
member Crotzer and agendize for future Council meeting
for discussion and first reading.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Crotzer.
After discussion, the motion was restated as follows:
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved that City of Morro Bay work on a
structured smoking ordinance using ordinance prepared by
Councilmember Crotzer and incorporating phase in period as
presented by Councilmember Luna.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Yates and failed with Mayor
Yates and Councilmembers Unger and Luna voting no. (2 - 3)
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved to table the item and keep the Morro
• Bay Smoking ordinance in place.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger and failed
with Mayor Yates and Councilmember Unger voting yes. (2 -3)
Councilmember Crotzer asked if the prepared sample ordinance could be
submitted to the City Attorney for legality.
• MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved to submit Councilmember Crotzer's
work amended to reflect phasing and exemption of bars and
submit to City Attorney, Chamber of Commerce, and make
available to general public for review. After sufficient
review time, schedule meeting for discussion.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and carried
with Mayor Yates and Councilmember Unger voting no. (3-2)
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved the meeting be adjourned. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger and unanimously
carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
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Recorded By:
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Dolores Dahlin
City of Morro Bay
City Council Agenda
Mission Statement
The City of Morro Bay is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the quality of life. The City shall
be committed to this purpose and will provide a level of municipal service and safety consistent with
and responsive to the needs of the public.
REGULAR MEETING - MAY 23, 1994; 5:15 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION - MAY 23, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:15 P.M.
595 HARBOR ST., MORRO BAY, CA
E-1 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A), PENDING LITIGATION
♦ WILLIAM DICKEY V. CITY OF MORRO BAY, WCAB CASE NOS. 88BA60470;71;72
E-2 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6, LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
♦ DISCUSSIONS WITH CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE, FORREST W. HENDERSON, IN
PREPARATION FOR LABOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH ALL LABOR ORGANIZATIONS
E-3 GOVERNNENT CODE SECTION 54956.8, REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
♦ INSTRUCTING CITY'S REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR REGARDING THE PRICE AND
• TERMS OF PAYMENT FOR THE PURCHASE, SALE, EXCHANGE, OR LEASE OF REAL
PROPERTY
PUBLIC SESSION - MAY 23, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
209 SURF ST., MORRO BAY, CA
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - VFW POST 11097
LIGHTEN UP
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - Members of the audience wishing to address the
Council on City business matters (other than Public Hearings items under
Section D) may do so at this time. When recognized by the Mayor, please
come forward to the podium and state your name and address for the record.
Comments should be limited to three minutes.
COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Onless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the
following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF MARCH 28, 1994
A-2 WATER SUPPLY STATUS REPORT
A-3 STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS - APRIL 1994
A-4 EXPENDITURE REPORT - APRIL 1994
A-5 APPROVAL OF DEPARTMENTAL ROLLOVER SAVINGS
A-6 RESOLUTION NO. 50-94 APPROVING SUBLEASE AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION OF
FISHERMEN'S GEAR STORAGE FACILITY
A-7 APPROVAL OF SUBLEASE FOR LEASE SITE 87-88/87W/88W
A-8 APPROVAL OF SUBLEASE FOR LEASE SITE 89-89W
A-9 CITY COUNCIL LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR SAN LUIS OBISPO WOMEN'S SHELTER
PROGRAM
A-10 REJECTION OF CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - CUNNINGHAM
11 RESOLUTION NO. 51-94 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF FISHERMEN'S GEAR
STORAGE; PW 93-02
A-12 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE MODIFICATION ON UNDERGROUND DISTRICT NO. 5
A-13 CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION TO CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT TO CITY ATTORNEY TO
PREPARE IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF MEASURE J (INITIATIVE MEASURE TO RELIEVE
CITY OF ANY MANDATORY OBLIGATION CREATED BY PASSAGE OF MEASURE "G")
FOR SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 9, 1994 (ELECTION CODE
§5011)
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON FORMAT OF SMOKING ORDINANCE WORKSHOP SET FOR
THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1994
B-2 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 438 ESTABLISHING A ONE-
TIME TROLLEY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FEE; AND RESOLUTION NO. 52-94
APPROVING MASTER FEE SCHEDULE AMENDMENT
B-3 STATUS REPORT ON SIGN CONFORMITY PROGRAM AND FUTURE SIGN ORDINANCE
REVISIONS
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*NEW BUSINESS
1 APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP FOR TRACT 2110; NORTH POINT SUBDIVISION - THIS
ITEM HAS BEEN PULLED FROM THE AGENDA
C-2 APPROVAL TO PROCEED WITH REFINANCING OF COMMUNITY CENTER DEBT
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS. REPORTS & APPEARANCES
D-1 PRESENTATION BY CAL POLY STUDENTS ON FACADE IMPROVEMENTS AND STREET
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA
D-2 REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN ARCADE USE WITHIN AN
EXISTING RETAIL UNIT IN A COMMERCIAL COMPLEX; 400 QUINTANA ROAD
D-3 RESOLUTION NO. 49-94 DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT
FOR LEVY OF THE ASSESSMENT FOR BAYSHORE BLUFFS MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT
D-4 RECONSIDERATION OF PARKING WAIVER POLICY FOR DOWNTOWN AREA - THIS ITEM
HAS BEEN PULLED FROM THE AGENDA
D-5 RESOLUTION NO. 53-94 AMENDING OPERATIONS AGREEMENT WITH MAYFLOWER
CONTRACT SERVICES TO OPERATE TROLLEY; AND ESTABLISHING TROLLEY FARES
AND TROLLEY ADVERTISING RATES
•. ADJOURNMENT
COPIES OF STAFF REPORTS OR OTHER PUBLIC DOCUMENTATION
RELATING TO EACH ITEM OF BUSINESS REFERRED TO ON THIS
AGENDA ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AND
AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AND REPRODUCTION AT
COST.
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT,
IF YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN A CITY
MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT
LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING TO INSURE THAT
REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE TO PROVIDE
ACCESSIBILITY TO THE MEETING.
•
• MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION - MAY 23, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:15 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Yates
Colby Crotzer
Ben Luna
Susan Mullen
Ahnawake Unger
ABSENT:
STAFF:
CLOSED SESSION
None
Forrest Henderson
David Hunt
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Administrator
City Attorney
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved the meeting be adjourned to
Closed Session. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried. (5-0)
Mayor Yates read the Closed Session statement.
• The meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 5:15 p.m. and returned
to regular session at 5:50 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Crotzer and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING - MAY 23, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Yates
Mayor
Colby Crotzer
Councilmember
Ben Luna
Councilmember
Susan Mullen
Councilmember
Ahnawake Unger
Councilmember
ABSENT: None
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REGULAR MEETING - MAY 23, 1994
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is David
Forrest Henderson
David Hunt
Bill Boucher
Bridgett Davis
Don Funk
Rudy Hernandez
Dave Howell
Andrea Lueker
City Administrator
City Attorney
Public Works Director
City Clerk
Community Development Director
Finance Director
Police Chief
Recreation & Parks Director
Jo L. Merriman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LIGHTEN UP
Charles Palmer presented the "Lighten Up" this evening.
MAYOR'S REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Yates announced the following:
♦ Councilmember Luna's graduation from Cuesta
College
♦ Clarification on
City Hall mural
♦ Fisherman's Gear
Storage Grand Opening on
June 1, 1994 at
2:00 p.m.
♦ Salmon Festival
sponsored by Commercial
Fishermen's
Organization and
the Chamber of Commerce
will be held on
• June 11, 1994
♦ City Administrator and Harbor Director received a grant for
$295,000 from the Department of Boating and Waterways to
complete Phase III of Tidelands Park
♦ Congressman Huffington will be in Morro Bay for the rollover
boat celebration on June 3, 1994 at 3:00 p.m. at the Harbor
Department
♦ Trolley is in town and being worked on; it should be
available at the next meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jo L. Merriman urged all registered voters to vote at the Primary
Election.
Charles Palmer addressed Council regarding the Domenghini Flats
project to stop the siltation in the bay and the damage it may
cause to Twin Bridges. Mr. Palmer also addressed the letter
received from the City Administrator regarding the public comment
rule at a public meeting.
Mayor Yates asked City Attorney David Hunt to respond to Mr.
Palmer's comments on the City's policy on public comment. Mr.
Hunt responded the current policy is within the guidelines of the
Brown Act.
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REGULAR MEETING - MAY 23, 1994
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• John Lemons addressed Council regarding Item A-13 (City Council
Direction to City Clerk to Transmit to City Attorney to Prepare
Impartial Analysis of Measure J (Initiative Measure to Relieve
City of any Mandatory Obligation Created by Passage of Measure
"G") for Special Election to be Held on August 9, 1994 (Election
Code §5011). He said the City Council should have an economic
analysis prepared of the possible ramifications of adoption or
rejection of Measure J. Mr. Lemons asked for an interpretation
of the quoted word "binding" in this initiative.
Mayor Yates asked City Attorney David Hunt to respond to Mr.
Lemon's question. Mr. Hunt responded he spoke with the
proponent's attorney and communicated he would prefer they state
on the petition "remove any binding effect" taking the position
that Measure G is not binding.
Ralph Gunther addressed Council regarding Items A-7 (Approval of
Sublease for Lease Site 87-88/87W/88W) and A-8 (Approval of
Sublease for Lease Site 89-89W) and requested Council approve the
subleases before them this evening.
Roger Ewing expressed concern of the amount of trees being
removed in the City and urged Council to adopt an emergency
ordinance with enforcement action.
• DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Mullen requested an item be agendized at the July
Water Advisory Board meeting to discuss Bob Stahler's holding
ponds at Morro Creek Ranch as a potential joint use with the
City.
Councilmember Crotzer requested an item be agendized to discuss
adoption of an emergency ordinance regarding the removal of trees
on private property.' City Administrator Forrest Henderson stated
this item is scheduled to be before the City Council on July 25,
1994. Council requested this be agendized at the June 13, 1994
Council meeting.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council,
the following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF MARCH 28,
1994
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve the minutes for the
regular meeting of March 28, 1994.
MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING - MAY 23, 1994
PAGE 4
• A-2 WATER SUPPLY STATUS REPORT
Mr. Henderson recommended Council accept the report for file.
A-3 STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS - APRIL 1994
Mr. Henderson recommended Council accept the report for file.
A-4 EXPENDITURE REPORT - APRIL 1994
Mr. Henderson recommended Council accept the report for file.
A-5 APPROVAL OF DEPARTMENTAL ROLLOVER SAVINGS
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve staff's proposed policy
permitting department heads to rollover half of unused budgets
after the year-end audit with the following exceptions:
1) As part of the Fiscal Year 1994/95 budget process, staff
will prepare for Council's review a list of proposed
expenditures that will be ineligible for future rollovers.
This criteria will apply to future years beginning in Fiscal
Year 1994/95;
2) Per Council direction on April 14, 1994, staff has contacted
• the League of California Cities for information on Employee
Incentive Programs. Upon receiving and analyzing this
information, staff will prepare a recommendation to Council
during the Fiscal Year 1994/95 budget hearings.
A-6 RESOLUTION NO. 50-94 APPROVING SUBLEASE AGREEMENT FOR
OPERATION OF FISHERMEN'S GEAR STORAGE FACILITY
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve Resolution No. 50-94
and authorize the Mayor to execute the attached sublease
agreement with Morro Bay Commercial Fishermen's Organization for
operation of the gear storage area project.
A-7 APPROVAL OF SUBLEASE FOR LEASE SITE 87-88/87W/88W
Mr. Henderson recommended Council deny approval of the March 10,
1994 request from Ralph Gunther for approval of a sublease on
Lease Site 87-88/87W-88W.
A-8 APPROVAL OF SUBLEASE FOR LEASE SITE 89-89W
Mr. Henderson recommended Council deny approval of the March 10,
1994 request from Ralph Gunther for approval of a sublease
agreement on a portion of Lease Site 89/89W.
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REGULAR MEETING - MAY 23, 1994
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• A-9 CITY COUNCIL LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR SAN LUIS OBISPO WOMEN'S
SHELTER PROGRAM
Mr. Henderson recommended Council authorize the Mayor to sign the
Memorandum of Understanding between the Women's Shelter Program
of San Luis Obispo County and the City of Morro Bay.
A-10 REJECTION OF CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - CUNNINGHAM
Mr. Henderson recommended Council reject the claim submitted by
Sallie Cunningham and authorize the City Clerk to send the
appropriate letter of rejection.
A-11 RESOLUTION NO. 51-94 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF FISHERMEN'S
GEAR STORAGE; PW 93-02
Mr. Henderson recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 51-94
accepting the construction as complete.
A-12 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE MODIFICATION ON UNDERGROUND DISTRICT
NO. 5
Mr. Henderson recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 32-94
amending the construction schedule for Underground District No.5.
A-13 CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION TO CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT TO CITY
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ATTORNEY TO PREPARE IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF MEASURE J
(INITIATIVE MEASURE TO RELIEVE CITY OF ANY MANDATORY
OBLIGATION CREATED BY PASSAGE OF MEASURE "G") FOR SPECIAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 9, 1994 (ELECTION CODE §5011)
Mr. Henderson recommended Council direct the City Clerk to
transmit to the City Attorney a copy of Measure J for preparation
of an impartial analysis of Measure J showing the effect of the
measure on the existing law and operation of the measure.
Councilmember Luna pulled Item A-2 from the Consent Calendar;
Mayor Yates pulled Items A-7 and A-8; and Councilmember Unger
pulled Items A-9 and A-13.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve the Consent
Calendar with the exception of Items A-2, A-7, A-8, A-
9, and A-13. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Unger and unanimously carried. (5-0)
A-2 WATER SUPPLY STATUS REPORT
Councilmember Luna stated public awareness is needed on water
conservation; perhaps a message on the water bills stating the
City is behind in rainfall this year would be helpful.
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REGULAR MEETING - MAY 23, 1994
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A-7 APPROVAL OF SUBLEASE FOR LEASE SITE 87-88/87W-88W
A-8 APPROVAL OF SUBLEASE FOR LEASE SITE 89-89W
Mayor Yates addressed Mr. Gunther's concern regarding his lease
site agreements. Mayor Yates stated he does support Mr.
Gunther's request for approval of a sublease on Lease Sites 87-
89/87W-89W.
Harbor Director Rick Algert reviewed the City's policy on the
Consent to Sublease stating since 1988, when the Standard Lease
Agreement was adopted, the City has required all sublessees to
sign the Consent to Sublease format.
Councilmember Luna stated a process of consistency has been
established in regard to this issue which is not unreasonable.
City Attorney David Hunt stated the Consent to Sublease Agreement
is consistent with the intent of the lease as drawn and is not a
violation of the lease to require that a reasonable form be
executed by the parties.
Councilmember Mullen asked if there is a liability issue if a
Consent is not signed? Mr. Hunt responded it can cause a case
where the tenant or subtenant take no responsibility on liability
cases. Mr. Gunther stated a Certificate of Insurance is sent to
the City each year holding the City harmless from liability.
Councilmember Crotzer stated the consistency of a reasonable
lease agreement should be maintained.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council uphold staff's
recommendation on Items A-7 and A-8 denying approval of
the March 10, 1994 request from Ralph Gunther for
approval of a sublease on Lease Sites 87-89/87W-89W.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Crotzer.
Mayor Yates stated the Consent to Sublease Agreement was not
required before 1988 and he does not agree that it should be
required.
Councilmember Mullen stated this is an administrative form that
is not unreasonable and should be required to protect the City.
Councilmember Luna called for the question.
The motion carried with Mayor Yates and Councilmember
Unger voting no. (3-2)
Mayor Yates called for a break at 7:35 p.m.; the meeting resumed
at 7:50 p.m.
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• D. PUBLIC HEARINGS, REPORTS & APPEARANCES
D-1 PRESENTATION BY CAL POLY STUDENTS ON FACADE IMPROVEMENTS AND
STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA
Community Development Director Don Funk introduced the Cal Poly
Landscape Architecture senior design class who made a
presentation on the Facade Improvement Program.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Roger Ewing stated a mural on the wall outside the Queen's Closet
would be an improvement to the corner of Main Street and Morro
Bay Blvd.
Ann Freeman expressed her support of this program.
Jim Wood addressed diagonal parking.
Suedene Nelson, Chamber of Commerce, stated the Chamber will
continue to work with the business community and Cal Poly
students on this plan.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
• Council received the presentation and commended the Cal Poly
students for their efforts on this proposed plan.
D-2 REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN ARCADE USE
WITHIN AN EXISTING RETAIL UNIT IN A COMMERCIAL COMPLEX; 400
QUINTANA ROAD
Community Development Director Don Funk reviewed the request for
the operation of an arcade located at 400 Quintana Road and
recommended Council approve Conditional Use Permit 06-94 based on
findings and conditions as recommended by the Planning
Commission.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Mike Phillips, applicant, stated his intent is to make this a
first-class family entertainment center.
Lynda Merrill expressed her support of this business because it
will give local youth something to do.
Suedene Nelson, Chamber of Commerce, expressed her support of
this business.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
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• Council discussed the need for Special Condition #5 (Employee
Clearance); Police Chief Dave Howell responded the City's
ordinance requires a business such as this to obtain background
checks on their employees. Chief Howell stated the Municipal
Code Ad -Hoc Committee will be addressing this section of the
code. City Attorney David Hunt clarified this ordinance is
required in Chapter 5 of the Municipal Code (business license
provisions); however, is not required in the zoning provisions,
in which case it could be removed as a condition in the use
permit.
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved Council delete Special Condition #5
from Conditional Use Permit 06-94. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Luna and carried with
Councilmember Crotzer and Councilmember Mullen voting
no. (3-2)
Council discussed the serving of food at this establishment. Mr.
Funk clarified only pre -packaged food would be offered which
meets the approval of the County Health Department. Mr. Phillips
reiterated they have no intent to prepare food.
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved Council amend Operational Condition
#4 of Conditional Use Permit 06-94 to read "No
restaurant, cooking facilities, or food preparation
• shall be allowed to operate within the facility". The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council approve Conditional
Use Permit 06-94 as amended. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried. (5-0)
D-3 RESOLUTION NO. 49-94 DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF AN
ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR LEVY OF THE ASSESSMENT FOR BAYSHORE
BLUFFS MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
Recreation and Parks Director Andrea Lueker reviewed the annual
assessment for the Bayshore Bluffs Maintenance Assessment
District and recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 49-94
ordering the Recreation and Parks Director (engineer of the
district) to write a report detailing the expenses projected for
Fiscal Year 1994/95 for maintenance of the assessment district.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment; there were no
comments and the public hearing was closed.
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MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve Resolution No.
49-94 directing the preparation of an engineer's report
for levy of the assessment for Bayshore Bluffs
Maintenance Assessment District. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Unger and unanimously
carried. (5-0)
Mayor Yates called for a break at 9:15 p.m.; the meeting resumed
at 9:30 p.m.
D-4 RECONSIDERATION OF PARKING WAIVER POLICY FOR DOWNTOWN AREA
This item was pulled from the agenda.
D-5 RESOLUTION NO. 53-94 AMENDING OPERATIONS AGREEMENT WITH
MAYFLOWER CONTRACT SERVICES TO OPERATE TROLLEY; AND
ESTABLISHING TROLLEY FARES AND TROLLEY ADVERTISING RATES
Public Works Director Bill Boucher reviewed the amendment to the
Morro Bay Dial -A -Ride operations agreement with Mayflower
Contract Services to include the operation of a pilot trolley
service and establishing trolley fares and advertising rates and
policies. He recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 53-94
amending this agreement.
Mayor Yates suggested naming the trolley "Morro Bay Trolley"
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved Council approve naming the trolley
"Morro Bay Trolley". The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Mullen and unanimously carried. (5-0)
Councilmember Crotzer asked staff about the trolley's
circulation. Mr. Boucher responded left-hand turns onto the
Embarcadero should be limited due to traffic crossing.
Council discussed and agreed to maintain reasonable trolley
fares.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Diane Williams, employee of Mayflower Contract Services, stated
Mayflower will do all they can to make this trolley a success.
Councilmember Luna inquired about the proposed stops; Ms.
Williams responded designated stops are safer than flag stops.
Councilmember Unger asked Suedene Nelson of the Chamber of
Commerce about advertising. Ms. Nelson responded the local
merchants mid -budget is approaching for the purpose of discussing
advertising. Ms. Nelson recommended Council consider using
tokens as a promotional gimmick for the City.
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Lynda
Merrill expressed
her support for the trolley.
Mayor
Yates closed the
hearing for public comment.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve Resolution No.
53-94 amending Morro Bay Dial -A -Ride Operations
Agreement with Mayflower Contract Services, Inc. to
include operation of a pilot trolley service and
establishing trolley fares and advertising rates and
policies. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Unger and unanimously carried. (5-0)
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
A-9 CITY COUNCIL LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR SAN LUIS OBISPO WOMEN'S
SHELTER PROGRAM
Councilmember Unger asked for clarification on the de facto
support. City Administrator Forrest Henderson stated the de
facto support will allow the Women's Shelter to return to the
City's budget hearings requesting support.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council approve Item A-9.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
• A-13 CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION TO CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT TO CITY
ATTORNEY TO PREPARE IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF MEASURE J
(INITIATIVE MEASURE TO RELIEVE CITY OF ANY MANDATORY
OBLIGATION CREATED BY PASSAGE OF MEASURE "G") FOR SPECIAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 9, 1994 (ELECTION CODE §5011)
Councilmember Unger withdrew her request to pull this item.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council approve Item A-13.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON FORMAT OF SMOKING ORDINANCE WORKSHOP
SET FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1994
Mayor Yates recommended Council combine a workshop and public
hearing on this issue.
Councilmember Unger recommended placing this issue on the
November ballot.
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is Councilmember Luna asked for clarification on the violation of
the Brown Act with small group discussions. City Attorney David
Hunt responded he was unable to find any law that would violate
the Brown Act by holding small group discussions as long as each
small group discussion would be open to public participation and
the Council would have an equal access to all information.
Councilmember Mullen stated she does support small group
discussions to maximize public participation.
Councilmember Crotzer stated it is Council's responsibility to
make a decision on this public health issue. He encouraged public
input. Councilmember Crotzer suggested forming a committee to
propose a new ordinance and submit it to the City Attorney for
his review.
Councilmember Luna stated the intimacy of a small group
discussion would allow public input without the intimidation of a
large group setting.
The consensus of Council was to hold a public hearing on the
smoking issue on June 9, 1994 to decide to either leave the
ordinance as currently written, re -write the ordinance
restricting smoking in public places, or place an initiative on
the November 8, 1994 ballot.
• B-2 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 438
ESTABLISHING A ONE-TIME TROLLEY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
FEE; AND RESOLUTION NO. 52-94 APPROVING MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
AMENDMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved to have Ordinance No. 438
read by title and number. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried. (5-0)
City Administrator Forrest Henderson read Ordinance No. 438 by
title and number.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council adopt Ordinance No.
438. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Mullen
and unanimously carried. (5-0)
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council approve Resolution
No. 52-94. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Luna and unanimously carried. (5-0)
B-3 STATUS REPORT ON SIGN CONFORMITY PROGRAM AND FUTURE SIGN
ORDINANCE REVISIONS
This item was continued to the June 28, 1994 City Council
meeting.
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C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 APPROVAL OF FINAL MAP FOR TRACT 2110; NORTH POINT
SUBDIVISION
This item was pulled from the agenda.
C-2 APPROVAL TO PROCEED WITH REFINANCING OF COMMUNITY CENTER
DEBT
Finance Director Rudy Hernandez reviewed the staff report stating
with interest rates at an all time low, staff has been informed
by Mark Pressman and Associates that refinancing the Community
Center debt will result in savings to the City. Mr. Hernandez
recommended Council authorize the firm of Mark Pressman &
Associates to proceed with the refinancing.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council direct staff to
authorize the firm of Mark Pressman & Associates to
proceed with the refinancing of the Community Center
debt. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna
and unanimously carried. (5-0)
F. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
Recorded by:
Bridgett Davis
City Clerk
City of Morro Bay
• City Council Agenda
Mission Statement
The City of Morro Bay is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the quality of life. The City shall
be committed to this purpose and will provide a level of municipal service and safety consistent with
and responsive to the needs of the public.
REGULAR MEETING - MAY 9, 1994; 5:15 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION - MAY 9, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:15 P.M.
595 HARBOR ST., MORRO BAY, CA
E-1 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(B)1, SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO
LITIGATION
♦ SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION EXISTS BASED UPON EXISTING
FACTS AND THE ADVICE OF LEGAL COUNSEL AS TO ONE MATTER
E-2 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6, LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
• ♦ DISCUSSIONS WITH CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE, FORREST W. HENDERSON, IN
PREPARATION FOR LABOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH ALL LABOR ORGANIZATIONS
PUBLIC SESSION - MAY 9, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
209 SURF ST., MORRO BAY, CA
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - VFW POST 11097
LIGHTEN UP
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - Members of the audience wishing to address the
Council on City business matters (other than Public Hearings items under
Section D) may do so at this time. When recognized by the Mayor, please
come forward to the podium and state your name and address for the record.
Comments should be limited to three minutes.
COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Onless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the
following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 14, 1994
A-2 PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF "NATIONAL POLICE WEEK" AND "POLICE
MEMORIAL DAY"
A-3 PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY AS "MORRO BAY VOLUNTEER MONTH"
A-4 CITY COUNCIL COVER LETTER TO ACCOMPANY DESTINATION 2000 GOALS AND
OBJECTIVES REPORT
A-5 RESOLUTION NO. 39-94 - APPROVAL OF PARTICIPATION IN JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT TO ESTABLISH INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
A-6 STATUS REPORT ON STREAMLINING PROCESS
A-7 APPROVAL OF SUBLEASE FOR LEASE SITE 87-88/87W/88W - THIS ITEM HAS BEEN
PULLED FROM THE AGENDA
A-8 APPROVAL OF SUBLEASE FOR LEASE SITE 89-89W - THIS ITEM HAS BEEN PULLED
FROM THE AGENDA
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B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 ORDINANCE NO. 437 AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY (SECOND READING/ADOPTION)
B-2 REVIEW OF ADA QUARTERLY REPORT
B-3 CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON SMOKING ORDINANCE WORKSHOP
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 CONSIDERATION OF CITIZENS' REQUEST FOR MURAL AT CITY HALL
C-2 STATUS REPORT ON SIGN CONFORMITY PROGRAM AND FUTURE SIGN ORDINANCE
REVISIONS
C-3 RESOLUTION NO. 38-94 CALLING A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
IN THE CITY OF MORRO BAY ON TUESDAY, 08 NOVEMBER 1994 FOR THE PURPOSE
OF ELECTING CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION
OF ELECTION WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
C-4 CERTIFICATE OF SUFFICIENCY OF INITIATIVE PETITION (INITIATIVE MEASURE
TO RELIEVE CITY OF ANY MANDATORY OBLIGATION CREATED BY PASSAGE OF
• MEASURE "G") AND CONSIDERATION OF POSSIBLE CONSOLIDATION WITH THE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, 08 NOVEMBER 1994
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•, PUBLIC HEARINGS REPORTS & APPEARANCES
D-1 APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION UPHOLDING CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
(LOCATION: 2970 GREENWOOD; APPLICANT: HOLINBECK) - CONTINUED TO JUNE
27, 1994
D-2 1994 WEED ABATEMENT APPEAL FROM NOTICE
D-3 REVIEW OF POTENTIAL CDBG TECHNICAL/PLANNING GRANT REQUEST, ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS RETENTION AND ATTRACTION STUDY
D-4 RESOLUTION NO. 41-94 ESTABLISHING TROLLEY PROJECT, AND OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE FUNDING; ORDINANCE NO. 438 ESTABLISHING ONE-TIME OPERATION
AND MAINTENANCE FEE (FIRST READING/INTRODUCTION); AND RESOLUTION NO.
42-94 ALLOCATING PARKING IN -LIEU FEES FOR PURCHASE OF TROLLEY
F. ADJOURNMENT
COPIES OF STAFF REPORTS OR OTHER PUBLIC DOCUMENTATION
RELATING TO EACH ITEM OF BUSINESS REFERRED TO ON THIS
• AGENDA ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AND
AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AND REPRODUCTION AT
COST.
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IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT,
IF YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN A CITY
MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT
LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING TO INSURE THAT
REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE TO PROVIDE
ACCESSIBILITY TO THE MEETING.
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CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:15 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 5:20 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Yates
Mayor
Colby Crotzer
Councilmember
Ben Luna
Councilmember
Susan Mullen
Councilmember
Ahnawake Unger
Councilmember
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Forrest Henderson City Administrator
David Hunt City Attorney
CLOSED SESSION
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved the meeting be adjourned to
Closed Session. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Crotzer and unanimously carried. (5-0)
Mayor Yates read the Closed Session statement.
• The meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 5:20 p.m. and returned
to regular session at 5:47 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved the meeting be adjourned. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Mullen and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 5:47 p.m.
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VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Yates
Mayor
Colby Crotzer
Councilmember
Ben Luna
Councilmember
Susan Mullen
Councilmember
Ahnawake Unger
Councilmember
ABSENT: None
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• STAFF: Forrest Henderson
David Hunt
Rick Algert
Bill Boucher
Bridgett Davis
Don Funk
Dave Howell
Andrea Lueker
Mike Upton
City Administrator
City Attorney
Harbor Director
Int. Public Works Director
City Clerk
Community Development Director
Police Chief
Recreation & Parks Director
Public Works Admin. Assistant
Jo L. Merriman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LIGHTEN UP
Roger Ewing presented the "Lighten Up" for this evening.
MAYOR'S REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Yates announced Maggie White's departure from the Sun
Bulletin.
Councilmember Mullen announced "Youth in Government Day" is
scheduled for May 11, 1994.
Councilmember Mullen announced the Water Resource Advisory
• Committee for the County of San Luis Obispo and the County of
Santa Barbara are co -sponsoring a groundwater management workshop
on June 3, 1994 in Santa Barbara.
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Councilmember Crotzer announced
approved a skateboard park at
citizens to check it out.
PUBLIC COMMENT
the City of San Luis Obispo has
Santa Rosa Park and encouraged
Charles Palmer addressed Item A-9 (resolution in support of the
Chorro Flats Project) and requested Council take a closer look at
the Chorro Flats Project before adoption.
Jo L. Merriman asked for updates on the Twin Bridges replacement;
Tri-W shopping center; Cypress Plaza shopping center; and the
proposed bowling alley. Mayor Yates responded Twin Bridges is in
the EIR process and is 3-4 years from being built; Williams Bros.
has a myriad of hurdles to get over before construction can take
place; Cypress Plaza should begin within the next month; and the
bowling alley is in process.
John Lemons stated Item C-1 (Consideration of Citizens' Request
for Mural at City Hall) should be heard as a public hearing item.
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• Shoosh Crotzer addressed Item C-4 (Certificate of Sufficiency of
Initiative Petition (Initiative Measure to Relieve City of any
Mandatory Obligation Created by Passage of Measure "G") and
Consideration of Possible Consolidation with the General
Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, 08 November 1994)
stating the special election should be expedited before
committing more funds to State Water.
Hilary Everett also addressed Item C-4 and urged Council to hold
the election as soon as possible.
Charles Palmer stated State Water will cause the recall of
Measure F and asked the initiative be placed on the November
ballot.
Bill Raflowski stated the majority of people do not want State
Water.
Susan Melvin stated money spent on State Water far exceeds what
will be spent on a special election.
Frank St. Denis noted the State Water Initiative was voted for
two years ago on an advisory vote.
The following people spoke in opposition to smoking in public
• places: Rosalie Valvo Diffley, Bill Raflowski, Susan Melvin,
William Manley, Rick Anderson, and Ethel St. John.
David Palchak, representative of the Cancer Society, addressed
health hazards of smoking.
DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Crotzer requested an item be agendized to discuss
maintaining local control regarding the smoke -free ordinance.
Councilmember Luna requested a New Business item be agendized to
discuss the concept of one-way circulation along the Embarcadero
with diagonal parking and one -hour parking meters.
Mayor Yates called for a break at 7:00 p.m.; the meeting resumed
at 7:20 p.m.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council,
the following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 14,
1994
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• Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve the minutes of March
14, 1994.
A-2 PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF "NATIONAL POLICE WEEK" AND
"POLICE MEMORIAL DAY"
Mr. Henderson recommended Council adopt the Proclamation in
recognition of "National Police Week" and "Police Memorial Day".
A-3 PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY AS "MORRO BAY VOLUNTEER MONTH"
Mr. Henderson recommended Council adopt the Proclamation
declaring May as "Morro Bay Volunteer Month".
A-4 CITY COUNCIL COVER LETTER TO ACCOMPANY DESTINATION 2000
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES REPORT
Mr. Henderson recommended Council review the proposed cover
letter for the Destination 2000 Goals and Objectives Report and
approve or modify the letter.
A-5 RESOLUTION NO. 39-94 - APPROVAL OF PARTICIPATION IN JOINT
POWERS AGREEMENT TO ESTABLISH INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT
AUTHORITY
• Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve Resolution No. 39-94
approving City participation in a Joint Powers Agreement to
establish the San Luis Obispo Integrated Waste Management
Authority for the cities and County of San Luis Obispo,
California and authorize the Mayor to sign; approve Resolution
No. 40-94 approving a Memorandum of Agreement among the County of
San Luis Obispo and its cities for the establishment and payment
of landfill tipping fee surcharges to support the IWMA and
authorize the Mayor to sign; and appoint the Mayor as the City's
delegate to the IWMA Board of Directors and the Vice Mayor as
alternate delegate.
A-6 STATUS REPORT ON STREAMLINING PROCESS
Mr. Henderson recommended Council receive the status report on
the permit streamlining process.
A-7 APPROVAL OF SUBLEASE FOR LEASE SITE 87-88/87W/88W
This item was pulled from the agenda.
A-8 APPROVAL OF SUBLEASE FOR LEASE SITE 89-89W
This item was pulled from the agenda.
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A-9 RESOLUTION NO. 43-94 IN SUPPORT OF THE CHORRO FLATS PROJECT
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve Resolution No. 43-94 in
support of the Chorro Flats Project.
Councilmember Mullen pulled Item A-3 from the Consent Calendar;
Councilmember Luna pulled Item A-4; and Mayor Yates pulled Items
A-5 and A-9.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved to approve the Consent
Calendar with the exceptions of Items A-3, A-4, A-5,
and A-9. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna
and unanimously carried. (5-0)
A-3 PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY AS "MORRO BAY VOLUNTEER MONTH"
Councilmember Mullen requested Mayor Yates read the Proclamation
declaring May as "Morro Bay Volunteer Month" in honor of all
Morro Bay volunteers.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved to approve Item A-3. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
A-4 CITY COUNCIL COVER LETTER TO ACCOMPANY DESTINATION 2000
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES REPORT
Councilmember Luna stated the Destination 2000 Committee would
like the goals report to be prepared in a finished format.
Council requested the second paragraph of the letter be amended,
and a typographic correction be made to paragraph three.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve the cover
letter as amended to accompany the Destination 2000
goals and objectives report. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Mullen and unanimously carried. (5-0)
A-5 RESOLUTION NO. 39-94 - APPROVAL OF PARTICIPATION IN JOINT
POWERS AGREEMENT TO ESTABLISH INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT
AUTHORITY
Mayor Yates requested Council appoint Vice Mayor Mullen as the
City's delegate to the Integrated Waste Management Authority
Board of Directors.
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MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council approve Resolution
No. 39-94 approving City participation in a Joint
Powers Agreement to establish the San Luis Obispo
Integrated Waste Management Authority for the cities
and County of San Luis Obispo, California and authorize
the Mayor to sign. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Unger and unanimously carried. (5-0)
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council approve Resolution
No. 40-94 approving a Memorandum of Agreement among the
County of San Luis Obispo and its cities for the
establishment and payment of landfill tipping fee
surcharges to support the IWMA and authorize the Mayor
to sign. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna
and unanimously carried. (5-0)
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved to appoint Vice Mayor Mullen to serve
as delegate and Councilmember Luna to serve as co -
delegate to the IWMA Board of Directors. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Unger and unanimously
carried. (5-0)
A-9 RESOLUTION NO. 43-94 IN SUPPORT OF THE CHORRO FLATS PROJECT
Councilmember Mullen reviewed the implementation of the Chorro
Flats Project.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council approve Resolution
No. 43-94 in support of the Chorro Flats Project. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council take the agenda out
of order to hear Item C-1, then go on to public
hearings. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Luna and unanimously carried. (5-0)
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 CONSIDERATION OF CITIZENS' REQUEST FOR MURAL AT CITY HALL
Mayor Yates stepped down on this item due to a conflict of
interest.
City Administrator Forrest Henderson introduced Kathryn Gantman,
Whitney Mowry, and Heather Yates, students of Teach Elementary
School, who made a presentation on the proposed mural on the west
wall of City Hall.
Council discussed technique and maintenance of the proposed
mural.
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• MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved Council approve the mural
on the west wall of City Hall. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Unger and unanimously carried. (4-0)
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS. REPORTS & APPEARANCES
D-1 APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION UPHOLDING CODE
ENFORCEMENT ACTION (LOCATION: 2970 GREENWOOD; APPLICANT:
HOLINBECK)
This item was continued to the June 27, 1994 City Council
meeting.
D-2 1994 WEED ABATEMENT APPEAL FROM NOTICE
Interim Public Works Director Bill Boucher reviewed the 1994 Weed
Abatement Program stating this public hearing is for the purpose
of providing property owners the opportunity to appeal or comment
on the requirement to abate weeds on their parcels. He said
staff has received no appeals to date.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Charles Palmer asked when the final filing date is; staff
responded May 31, 1994.
• Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
Council tabled this item.
D-3 REVIEW OF POTENTIAL CDBG TECHNICAL/PLANNING GRANT REQUEST,
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS RETENTION AND ATTRACTION STUDY
Community Development Director Don Funk reviewed the potential
CDBG Technical/Planning Grant Request, Economic Development
Business Retention and Attraction Study, and recommended Council
approve the Request for Statement of Qualifications for
distribution to consultants.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Charles Palmer stated the City's laws need to be reviewed before
approving an RDA.
Ernie Miller stated an RDA grant would be beneficial to the City.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council approve the Request
for Statement of Qualifications for distribution to
consultants. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
• Mullen and unanimously carried. (5-0)
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• D-4 RESOLUTION NO. 41-94 ESTABLISHING TROLLEY PROJECT, AND
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FUNDING; ORDINANCE NO. 438
ESTABLISHING ONE-TIME OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FEE (FIRST
READING/INTRODUCTION); AND RESOLUTION NO. 42-94 ALLOCATING
PARKING IN -LIEU FEES FOR PURCHASE OF TROLLEY
Interim Public Works Director William Boucher reviewed the pilot
trolley service including trolley route, financial issues, and
maintenance of the trolley. Mr. Boucher recommended Council
adopt Resolution No. 41-94 establishing a pilot trolley service
and related operations and maintenance funding; introduce for
first reading Ordinance No. 438 making findings and adopting a
one-time trolley operation and maintenance fee for businesses
along the trolley route; and adopt Resolution No. 42-94
allocating parking in -lieu fees for and approving the purchase of
a used trolley.
Councilmember Luna recommended an amendment to Resolution No. 41-
94 extending the operating days and hours; Council concurred.
Mayor Yates supported adding language to the Resolution No. 41-94
stating the trolley will operate for the period June 18, 1994, or
earlier if feasible, through October 15, 1994.
• Councilmember Unger asked for clarification on the proposed
route; Mr. Boucher reviewed the route.
Councilmember Mullen inquired on the signage directing trolley
stops. Mr. Boucher responded there will be directional signage
which is budgeted in the $10,000 undesignated fund balance.
City Attorney David Hunt clarified the purpose of purchasing the
trolley with the use of parking in -lieu fees is to make sure the
City serves the Embarcadero and give the Embarcadero access to
further public parking and parking within the parking management
area.
Councilmember Crotzer suggested reversing the center loop of the
proposed route.
Councilmember Mullen asked for clarification on the one-time $25
fee. Mr. Boucher responded any business that derives benefit
from the trolley would be charged the fee.
Councilmember Luna recommended amending Resolution No. 41-94 by
increasing the inter -fund transfer loan from $10,000 to $15,000
to deal with miscellaneous aesthetic issues. He also recommended
Council consider appointing a Transportation Committee to address
issues relating to Dial -A -Ride and the trolley.
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Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
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• Bill DeCarolis stated the trolley should not stop running on a
weekend. He added $1.00 is too expensive to ride the trolley and
recommended Council consider the use of passes.
Suedene Nelson, Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce, stated the
business community would like reassurance that in -lieu parking
fees are also used for parking. She said trolley signage is
important. Ms. Nelson announced the "Salmon Celebration" is
scheduled for June filth which would be a good time to start the
trolley service.
Roger Ewing stated fares should be reasonable and kids should
ride free.
Ralph Gunther stated his opposition to the trolley service and
the utilization of parking in -lieu fees for this purpose.
Frank St. Denis stated it is time in -lieu parking fees are used
for parking management as well as for the use of the trolley.
Jim Wood asked how much a parking space is worth in the parking
in -lieu fund? Mayor Yates responded the parking in -lieu fee is
$4,000 per parking space or 25 spaces per $100,000.
• Jim Minor stated his business is not tourist -oriented and
expressed concern with paying the fee.
Jane von Koehe recommended children ride free.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve Resolution No.
41-94 with the amendment to change the dates of
operation for the period June 18, 1994, or sooner if
feasible, through October 16, 1994; remove the hours of
operation; and increase the inter -fund transfer loan
from $10,000 to $15,000 to cover miscellaneous
aesthetic issues. The motion was seconded by Mayor
Yates and unanimously carried. (5-0)
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council have Ordinance No. 438
read by title and number. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Crotzer and unanimously carried. (5-0)
Council addressed amendments to Ordinance No. 438 relating to
Section 5.14.010(E) as follows:
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• E. In order to confirm the economic feasibility of the trolley,
the City Council has established a pilot program, whereby a
trolley will operate along certain designated routes within
the City during the summer and
early fall months of 1994. The routes and dates of
operation shall be set by the City Council by resolution.
Section 5.14.020
Every person transacting and carrying on a business within one
lineal block walking distance of the designated routes shall pay
a fee for operation and maintenance of the trolley in accordance
with the Master Fee Schedule as modified from time to time by
resolution of the City Council. All such trolley operations and
maintenance fees shall be due and payable in advance of the first
day of July eaeh-pear.
City Administrator Forrest Henderson read Ordinance No. 438 by
title and number.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council adopt Ordinance No.
438 for first reading and introduction. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Crotzer and unanimously
carried. (5-0)
• Council discussed amendments to Resolution No. 42-94 as follows:
(k) The-eest e>f providing additional parking spaces on or near
the Embarcadero is the best solution currently available to
address this difficult problem;
(3) Said trolley shall be operated in accordance with Resolution
No. 41-94 adopted on May 9, 1994, and shall always be used
within the Parking Management Plan area and to serve the
Embarcadero area and the businesses in it;
(4) If the trolley is sold, the proceeds from the sale would be
used to repay the parking in -lieu fees
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council approve Resolution
No. 42-94 as corrected and amended. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried.
(5-0)
Mayor Yates called for a break at 9:15 p.m.; the meeting resumed
at 9:30 p.m.
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• B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 ORDINANCE NO. 437 AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORRO
BAY (SECOND READING/ADOPTION)
City Administrator Forrest Henderson presented Ordinance No. 437
to Council for second reading and adoption.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved to have Ordinance No. 437 read
by title and number. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Mullen and unanimously carried. (5-0)
Mr. Henderson read Ordinance No. 437 by title and number.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council adopt Ordinance No.
437. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Mullen
and unanimously carried. (5-0)
B-2 REVIEW OF ADA QUARTERLY REPORT
Recreation and Parks Director Andrea Lueker reviewed the ADA
Quarterly Report stating the transition plan will include a self -
evaluation section describing current services, policies and
• practices. Ms. Lueker stated when the transition plan is
complete, it will be presented to the City Council for assignment
of priorities.
No action was taken on this item.
B-3 CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON SMOKING ORDINANCE WORKSHOP
City Administrator Forrest Henderson presented this item to
Council and reviewed the National Issues Forum format.
Councilmember Luna stated the National Issues Forums format
allows people to look at an issue on a non -emotional basis.
Councilmember Crotzer stated a National Issues Forum would serve
issues such as how the City can generate revenues; however, he
foresees a format generally used by Council for a public health
issue such as this.
Councilmember Mullen suggested perhaps combining the National
Issues Forum format with the brainstorming workshop format which
has been successful in the past.
Mayor Yates stated he proposes holding one workshop in an open
forum as held in the past.
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Council requested the City Attorney review the National Issues
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Format and return with his opinion at the next Council meeting.
Council set a workshop for Thursday, 09 June 1994 at 6:30 p.m. in
the Veterans' Memorial Building.
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-2 STATUS REPORT ON SIGN CONFORMITY PROGRAM AND FUTURE SIGN
ORDINANCE REVISIONS
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council continue this item to
the May 23, 1994 City Council meeting. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Mullen and unanimously
carried. (5-0)
C-3 RESOLUTION NO. 38-94 CALLING A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO
BE HELD IN THE CITY OF MORRO BAY ON TUESDAY, 08 NOVEMBER
1994 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID
CITY AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTION WITH THE
COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
City Administrator Forrest Henderson reviewed and recommended
Council approve Resolution No. 38-94 with an amendment to (6) to
read as follows:
• The City Council hereby determines if two or more persons running
for the same City office receive an equal and highest number of
votes resulting in a tie vote, the person elected to City office
shall be resolved by lot before the County Elections Officer;
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve Resolution No.
38-94 as amended calling a General Municipal Election
to be held in the City of Morro Bay on Tuesday, 08
November 1994 for the purpose of electing certain
officers of said City and requesting consolidation of
election with the County of San Luis Obispo. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Crotzer and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
C-4 CERTIFICATE OF SUFFICIENCY OF INITIATIVE PETITION
(INITIATIVE MEASURE TO RELIEVE CITY OF ANY MANDATORY
OBLIGATION CREATED BY PASSAGE OF MEASURE "G") AND
CONSIDERATION OF POSSIBLE CONSOLIDATION WITH THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, 08 NOVEMBER 1994
City Administrator Forrest Henderson reviewed and recommended
Council receive the City Clerk's Certificate of Sufficiency of
Initiative Petition. Mr. Henderson also recommended Council set
the Special Election on August 9, 1994, August 16, 1994, or
November 8, 1994 if the Council chooses to consolidate with the
• General Municipal Election.
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• Councilmember Crotzer stated the Special Election should be held
as soon as possible based on the amount of signed initiative
petitions.
Councilmember Unger asked what savings the City will incur with a
special election? She said the City is already obligated to
Phase One of the State Water Project, signed two contracts, and
issued bonds.
Councilmember Mullen stated Phase Two of the Chorro Pipeline is
all of the City's costs which is in the design phase at this
time. She recommended Council approach the Board of Supervisors
to consider slowing the process or halting work in order for the
City to consider all options. She said the election should be
held as soon as possible so Council can consider all facts.
Councilmember Luna stated he will support holding a special
election on August 9, 1994 based on the number of signed
initiative petitions.
Mayor Yates asked staff if there would be a potential cost
savings if the City were relieved of any mandatory obligation to
the State Water Project? Public Works Director Bill Boucher
responded there would be a potential savings or a deferral of
• costs.
Councilmember Unger asked for clarification on Measure G
requirements. City Attorney David Hunt responded his opinion of
Measure G is not binding on the City past what has already been
done. He said staff is presently proceeding with Council's
direction which is to proceed with State Water pursuant to
Council's interpretation of Measure G.
MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved Council approve Resolution
No. 44-94 calling a Special Municipal Election to be
held in the City of Morro Bay on Tuesday, 09 August
1994 for the purpose of voting on an initiative measure
to relieve the City of any mandatory obligation created
by passage of Measure "G", the "Binding" State Water
initiative. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Luna.
Councilmember Unger stated she will not support the motion
because she does not see the rush of holding a special election.
Councilmember Crotzer called for the question.
The motion passed with Councilmember Unger voting no.
(4-1)
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• F. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
Recorded by:
BridQe000tt Davis
City Clerk
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City Of Morro Bay
City Council Agenda
Mission Statement
The City of Morro Bay is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the quality of life
which we all enjoy. We are committed to this purpose and will provide a level of municipal
service consistent and responsive to our public and its needs.
REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 25, 1994; 5:15 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION - APRIL 25, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:15 P.M.
595 HARBOR ST., MORRO BAY, CA
E-1 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A), PENDING LITIGATION
♦ City of Morro Bay v. Price, San Luis Obispo Superior Court Case No.
CV67297
E-2 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8, REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
♦ Instructing City's real property negotiator regarding the price and
terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real
property
PUBLIC SESSION - APRIL 25, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
209 SURF ST., MORRO BAY, CA
DOLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - VFW POST 11097
LIGHTEN UP
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - Members of the audience wishing to address the
Council on City business matters (other than Public Hearings items under
Section D) may do so at this time. When recognized by the Mayor, please come
forward to the podium and state your name and address for the record.
Comments should be limited to three minutes.
COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the
following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28, 1994
A-2 WATER SUPPLY STATUS REPORT
A-3 STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS - MARCH 1994
-4 EXPENDITURE REPORT - MARCH 1994
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5 APPROVAL OF SUBLEASE FOR LEASE SITE 87-88/87W-88W
A-6 APPROVAL OF SUBLEASE FOR LEASE SITE 89/89W
A-7 RESOLUTION NO. 35-94 APPROVING CONTRACT AWARD FOR WEED ABATEMENT; PW 93-
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A-8 PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 1994 AS "WATER AWARENESS MONTH"
A-9 PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 11, 1994 AS "YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT DAY"
A-10 RESOLUTION NO. 32-94 AMENDING CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE FOR UNDERGROUND
UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 5
A-11 RESOLUTION NO. 33-94 APPROVING PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ENGINEERING
SERVICE FEES
A-12 RESOLUTION NO. 34-94 IN SUPPORT OF LOCAL PRESERVATION PROGRAMS AT RISK
A-13 DRAFT ANTIDISPLACEMENT AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PLAN
A-14 REJECTION OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY (INN AT MORRO BAY)
A-15 REJECTION OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY (KEENER)
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
0-1 CURRENT STATUS OF DESTINATION 2000 REPORT
B-2 UPDATE ON LOCATION OF CITY -FUNDED BASKETBALL COURT
C. NEW BUSINESS - NONE
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS, REPORTS & APPEARANCES
D-1 CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT GRANT - THIS ITEM HAS BEEN PULLED FROM THE AGENDA
D-2 REVIEW OF FINAL SEAFOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY STUDY
D-3 RESOLUTION NO. 36-94 RATIFYING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL
TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION SECTION 18 GRANT FUNDING FOR ONE REPLACEMENT 16-
PASSENGER TRANSIT VEHICLE
F.
COPIES OF STAFF REPORTS OR OTHER PUBLIC DOCUMENTATION RELATING TO EACH ITEM OF BUSINESS REFERRED TO ON THIS
AGENDA ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AND AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AND REPRODUCTION AT COST.
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN A CITY
MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING TO INSURE THAT REASONABLE
ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBILITY TO THE MEETING.
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CLOSED SESSION - APRIL 25, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:15 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Yates
Mayor
Colby Crotzer
Councilmember
Ben Luna
Councilmember
Susan Mullen
Councilmember
Ahnawake Unger
Councilmember
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Forrest Henderson City Administrator
Susan Bonitz Assistant City Attorney
CLOSED SESSION
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved the meeting be adjourned to Closed
Session. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Crotzer
and unanimously carried. (5-0)
Mayor Yates read the Closed Session statement.
•The meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 5:15 p.m. and returned to
regular session at 5:50 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved the meeting be adjourned. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Crotzer and unanimously
carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 25, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Yates
Mayor
Colby Crotzer
Councilmember
Ben Luna
Councilmember
Susan Mullen
Councilmember
Ahnawake Unger
Councilmember
ABSENT: None
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• STAFF
Forrest Henderson
Susan Bonitz
Bridgett Davis
Rick Algert
William Boucher
Don Funk
Rudy Hernandez
Dave Howell,
Andrea Lueker
City Administrator
Assistant City Attorney
City Clerk
Harbor Director
Interim Public Works Director
Community Development Director
Finance Director
Police Chief
Recreation & Parks Director
Jo L. Merriman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LIGHTEN UP
City Administrator Forrest Henderson presented the "Lighten Up" this
evening.
MAYOR'S REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Yates acknowledged the new Veteran's Hall sign and thanked
Recreation & Parks Director Andrea Lueker.
Mayor Yates stated he would like to bring the Parking Management Plan
back for Council review.
•Mayor Yates announced his trip to Washington, D.C. was a productive
trip and should provide the final funding for the Harbor Improvement
Project.
Councilmember Mullen stated she would like a 4/5 motion to add an item
to the agenda.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved to add Resolution No. 37-94 in
support of the proposed San Luis Obispo County Economic
Vitality Corporation as Item B-3 under Unfinished Business
on tonight's agenda. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Unger and unanimously carried. (5-0)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jo L. Merriman announced he was re-elected as VFW 11087 Post
Commander.
Mary Phillips addressed water quality with the use of the desalination
plant.
Ed McCracken shared articles from the City of Susanville regarding
bank loans for people who want to build houses; and a railroad that
ran from Ontario to Pomona.
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• DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Luna requested a status report on Sandal Makara be
agendized.
Mayor Yates requested the review of the City's travel per diem policy
be agendized.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the
following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28, 1994
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve the minutes of February 28,
1994.
A-2 WATER SUPPLY STATUS REPORT
Mr. Henderson recommended Council accept the report for file.
A-3 STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS - MARCH 1994
Mr. Henderson recommended Council accept the report for file.
• A-4 EXPENDITURE REPORT - MARCH 1994
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve the report.
A-5 APPROVAL OF SUBLEASE FOR LEASE SITE 87-88/87W-88W
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar.
A-6 APPROVAL OF SUBLEASE FOR LEASE SITE 89/89W
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar.
A-7 RESOLUTION NO. 35-94 APPROVING CONTRACT AWARD FOR WEED ABATEMENT;
PW 93-04
Mr. Henderson recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 35-94 awarding
the weed abatement contract for 1994 to Morro Creek Nursery.
A-8 PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 1994 AS "WATER AWARENESS MONTH"
Mr. Henderson recommended Council adopt the Proclamation declaring May
1994 as "Water Awareness Month".
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• A-9 PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 11, 1994 AS "YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT DAY"
Mr. Henderson recommended Council adopt the Proclamation declaring May
11, 1994 as "Youth in Government Day".
A-10 RESOLUTION NO. 32-94 AMENDING CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE FOR
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 5
Mr. Henderson recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 32-94 amending
the construction schedule for Underground District No. 5.
A-11 RESOLUTION NO. 33-94 APPROVING PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
ENGINEERING SERVICE FEES
Mr. Henderson recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 33-94
establishing and/or modifying fees to be charged for Public Works
Engineering services.
A-12 RESOLUTION NO. 34-94 IN SUPPORT OF LOCAL PRESERVATION PROGRAMS AT
RISK
Mr. Henderson recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 34-94 in
support of Local Preservation Programs at Risk.
A-13 DRAFT ANTIDISPLACEMENT AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PLAN
• Mr. Henderson recommended Council adopt the Draft Antidisplacement and
Relocation Assistance Plan.
A-14 REJECTION OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY (INN AT MORRO
BAY)
Mr. Henderson recommended Council reject the claim submitted by the
Inn a Morro Bay.
A-15 REJECTION OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY (KEENER)
Mr. Henderson recommended Council reject the claim submitted by Mark
Keener.
Mayor Yates pulled Items A-5, A-6, and A-10 from the Consent Calendar;
Councilmember Mullen pulled Items A-1 and A-2.
MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved Council approve the Consent
Calendar with the exception of Items A-1, A-2, A-5, A-6, and
A-10.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28, 1994
Councilmember Mullen noted an amendment to page 10 of the February 28,
1994 minutes.
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• MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council approve the minutes of
February 28, 1994 as amended. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried. (5-0)
A-2 WATER SUPPLY STATUS REPORT
Councilmember Mullen requested per capita usage be included in the
status report.
Councilmember Crotzer requested average water consumption be included
in the report.
A-10 RESOLUTION NO. 32-94 AMENDING CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE FOR
UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 5
Mayor Yates expressed his concern with the timing of this project and
requested it be postponed until after Labor Day.
The consensus of the Council was to postpone the project until Fall
1994.
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved Council direct the Public Works Director
to negotiate with PG&E to delay the project to Fall 1994.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Mullen and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
• B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 CURRENT STATUS OF DESTINATION 2000 REPORT
City Administrator Forrest Henderson reviewed the status of the
Destination 2000 goals and objectives report.
Councilmember Luna stated his primary concern is that the City
employees are informed of the report. He said advisory board members
should receive a copy of this report and consider the goals and
objectives in their deliberations.
Councilmember Mullen asked if there is an employee awareness of the
Destination 2000 report? Mr. Henderson responded he will discuss this
with department heads.
Councilmember Mullen stated she would prefer the status of this report
in writing.
The consensus of the Council was to receive the status of the
Destination 2000 report in writing at this time; and receive another
status report at a Council meeting in August 1994.
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• B-2 UPDATE ON LOCATION OF CITY -FUNDED BASKETBALL COURT
Recreation & Parks Director, Andrea Lueker, reviewed the staff report
and requested Council give direction on a location of the City -funded
basketball court.
Mayor Yates stated he favors placing the basketball court in City
Park.
Councilmember Crotzer stated he prefers placing the basketball court
next to the Community Center. He said the City needs a basketball
park.
Councilmember Mullen stated North Morro Bay needs more recreation;
perhaps the school district property would be a good location.
Councilmember Unger agreed that North Morro Bay needs more recreation.
Councilmember Luna stated he opposes placing another basketball court
at City Park; he would like to see the shuffle board remain.
Councilmember Luna stated North Morro Bay needs more recreation due to
the increase of families with children that live there.
Councilmember Crotzer recommended using the $11,000 to upgrade the
courts in City Park and budgeting the $18,000 needed for a new court
• in North Morro Bay.
Councilmember Luna stated the funds should be used as intended.
Councilmember Mullen asked if volunteers have been pursued for this
project? She agreed that the basketball court at City Park should be
improved.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council direct staff to locate the
proposed basketball court at Del Mar Park. The motion was
seconded by Mayor Yates and unanimously carried. (5-0)
B-3 RESOLUTION NO. 37-94 IN SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED SAN LUIS OBISPO
COUNTY ECONOMIC VITALITY CORPORATION
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council approve Resolution No.
37-94 in support of the proposed San Luis Obispo County
Economic Vitality Corporation. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Unger and unanimously carried. (5-0)
C. NEW BUSINESS - None
Mayor Yates called for a break at 7:15 p.m.; the meeting resumed at
7:30 p.m.
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• D. PUBLIC HEARINGS, REPORTS & APPEARANCES
D-1 CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT GRANT
This item was pulled from the agenda.
D-2 REVIEW OF FINAL SEAFOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY STUDY
Harbor Director, Rick Algert, introduced Mike Multari and Carl Moore
of Crawford, Multari & Starr who reviewed Phase One of the study
addressing salt water damage concerns and solid waste disposal; Phase
Two addressing minimizing cost impacts and expansive use of land; and
Phase Three addressing further expansion when non -coastal dependent
use leases expire. Mr. Multari and Mr. Moore also addressed the
economics involved in the study which include employment generation,
revetment/dock rehabilitation, cost of expanded plant construction,
and the cost of associated equipment.
Councilmember Luna expressed concerns with the proposed location and
referred to meeting the needs of the other seafood industries in Morro
Bay. Mr. Multari responded the program requested a specific site be
selected; Cordero/Winston was found to be the best location. He said
the City could engage in contracting with other seafood industries to
select another location.
• Mayor Yates supported Councilmember Luna's comments and stated he
would like the concerns of Central Coast Seafood to be addressed. He
said the logical start is the dock/revetment assessment.
Mr. Algert stated the seafood industry operators should get together
to determine their needs and wants, submit their proposals to the
City, then the City can assist them in the grant process.
Councilmember Mullen stated California Integrated Waste Management
provides grants which should be researched for this project.
Councilmember Unger asked if recruiting other fisheries to Morro Bay
was considered? Mr. Multari responded that was not considered in this
report.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Mary Phillips agreed with Councilmember Unger to invite other
fisheries to Morro Bay. She stated water rates should be compensated
for this industry.
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•Catherine Cordero stated Cordero/Winston is looking to expand their
processing plant and are researching their own funding source. She
said they would like to design a tourist -friendly plant which would
include viewing windows. Ms. Cordero stated with improvements they
will be able to do more processing themselves rather than farming it
out.
Cathy Novak, President of Morro Bay Fishermen's Organization, stated
the industry will be harmed if the FDA requirements are not met. She
encouraged fulfilling this report.
Savannah Williams, owner of Crill's Salt Water Taffy, stated the plan
should include better access to her business. She also inquired to
where the trash cans will be located?
Ray Fields, production manager of Abalone Farm, stated they are
negotiating with PG&E and the City to locate their abalone processing
plant to Morro Bay. He said their concern with the proposed plan is
truck access.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
Councilmember Crotzer expressed his support to the plan. He said the
next step is in the hands of the private sector.
•Councilmember Mullen expressed her interest in a sustainable approach
to saving water for fish processing through perhaps flash
distillation. She supports the review of reducing hook-up fees for
the fish processing industry; and also suggested researching funding
through the Waste Management Board. Councilmember Mullen addressed
dock improvements.
Councilmember Unger supported the Harbor Director's recommendation to
request the seafood industry operators get together to determine their
needs and wants and submit their proposals to the City.
Councilmember Luna stated Central Coast Seafood's concerns should be
addressed.
Mayor Yates agreed with Councilmember Luna that Central Coast
Seafood's concerns need to be addressed.
Councilmember Mullen addressed the blast freezer and stated the City
might be able to obtain grant funding.
Cathy Cordero stated regulations may not allow them to use block ice
which will impact the industry. She said they are researching the use
of salt water ice machines.
Councilmember Luna asked if it is possible to amend the regulations.
Ms. Cordero responded it may be possible.
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•Mayor Yates requested the seafood processing industries return to
Council with a priority list and master plan no later than October
1994.
D-3 RESOLUTION NO. 36-94 RATIFYING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION FOR
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION SECTION 18 GRANT FUNDING FOR ONE
REPLACEMENT 16-PASSENGER TRANSIT VEHICLE
Interim Public Works Director, William Boucher, introduced Resolution
No. 36-94 and recommended Council approval ratifying the submittal of
applications for Federal Transit Administration Section 18 grant
funding for one replacement 16-passenger transit vehicle.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Mary Phillips asked why a 16-passenger bus was being considered and
not a smaller bus?
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve Resolution No. 36-
94 ratifying the submittal of applications for Federal
Transit Administration Section 18 grant funding for one
replacement 16-passenger transit vehicle. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Crotzer and unanimously carried.
• (5-0)
F. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved the meeting be adjourned. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Crotzer and unanimously
carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Recorded by:
Bridgett Davis
City Clerk
City Of Morro Bay
City Council Agenda
Mission Statement
The City of Morro Bay is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the quality of life
which we all enjoy. We are committed to this purpose and will provide a level of municipal
service consistent and responsive to our public and its needs.
CLOSED SESSION - APRIL 11, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:15 P.M.
595 HARBOR ST., MORRO BAY, CA
E-1 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A), PENDING LITIGATION
♦ WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM OF JUDY MENDONCA, WCAB NO. 7632
E-2 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(C), POSSIBLE INITIATION OF LITIGATION
♦ DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE INITIATION OF LITIGATION ARISING OUT OF
CONSTRUCTION OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER AND CONTINUING WATER DAMAGE TO ITS
FLOOR
E-3 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6, LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
♦ DISCUSSIONS WITH CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE IN LABOR NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF REVIEWING THE CITY'S POSITION AND INSTRUCTING ITS
REPRESENTATIVE REGARDING LABOR POLICY AND NEGOTIATIONS
REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 11, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
• 209 SURF ST., MORRO BAY, CA
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - VFW POST 11097
LIGHTEN UP
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - Members of the audience wishing to address the
Council on City business matters (other than Public Hearings items under
Section D) may do so at this time. When recognized by the Mayor, please come
forward to the podium and state your name and address for the record.
Comments should be limited to three minutes.
COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the
following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 14, 1994
A-2 PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 1994 AS "MONTH OF THE CHILD"
A-3 PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 1994 AS "PERINATAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE AWARENESS
0
MONTH"
4
PROCLAMATION
DECLARING
APRIL 1994 AS
"EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS MONTH"
46-
A-5
PROCLAMATION
DECLARING
MAY 1-7, 1994
AS "AIDS AWARENESS DAYS"
A-6 RESOLUTION 30-94 APPROVING BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
FOR BUILDING PLAN REVIEW
A-7 APPROVAL OF POLICY PERMITTING DEPARTMENT HEADS TO ROLLOVER HALF OF
UNUSED BUDGETS
A-8 DECLARATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 UPDATE ON CITY OF MORRO BAY NEWSLETTER
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 CONSIDERATION OF HOSTING A WATER SYMPOSIUM
C-2 CONSIDERATION OF CITY TREE PLANTING PROGRAM
C-3 DISCUSSION OF ELECTION CODE SECTION 4009.5
C-4 REVIEW OF CITY SMOKING ORDINANCE
AF5 DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL USE OF CDBG FUNDING FOR AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PLAN, AND A NON-PROFIT COUNTY -WIDE ECONOMIC VITALITY CORPORATION
C-6 DISCUSSION OF MORRO BAY BEAUTIFUL RESOLUTION
C-7 RESOLUTION NO. 31-94: APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR SALES TAX AUDIT AND
INFORMATION SERVICES WITH HINDERLITER, DELLAMAS AND ASSOCIATES
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS REPORTS & APPEARANCES
D-1 DISCUSSION OF TROLLEY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FINANCING PROGRAM AND
CONSIDERATION OF TROLLEY PURCHASE
D-2 RESOLUTION NO. 29-94 OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT
SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY; AND ORDINANCE NO.
437 TO AMEND CONTRACT WITH PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO PROVIDE
FOR THE 2% @ 55 OPTIONAL BENEFIT FOR LOCAL MISCELLANEOUS MEMBERS (FIRST
READING/INTRODUCTION)
F. ADJOURNMENT
COPIES OF STAFF REPORTS OR OTHER PUBLIC DOCUMENTATION RELATING TO EACH ITEM OF BUSINESS REFERRED TO ON THIS AGENDA ARE ON FILE IN
THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AND AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AND REPRODUCTION AT COST.
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN A CITY MEETING, PLEASE
AWNTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING TO INSURE THAT REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE TO
'RMVIDE ACCESSIBILITY TO THE MEETING.
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CLOSED SESSION - APRIL 11, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:15 P.M.
Vice Mayor Mullen called the meeting to order at 5:20 p.m.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
STAFF:
CLOSED SESSION
Susan Mullen
Colby Crotzer
Ben Luna
Ahnawake Unger
Mayor Yates
Forrest Henderson
David Hunt
Vice Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Mayor
City Administrator
City Attorney
E-1 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A), PENDING LITIGATION
♦ WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM OF JUDY MENDONCA, WCAB NO. 7632
E-2 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(C), POSSIBLE INITIATION OF
LITIGATION
♦ DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE INITIATION OF LITIGATION ARISING OUT OF
CONSTRUCTION OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER AND CONTINUING WATER
DAMAGE TO ITS FLOOR
E-3 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6, LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
♦ DISCUSSIONS WITH CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE IN LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING THE CITY'S POSITION AND
INSTRUCTING ITS REPRESENTATIVE REGARDING LABOR POLICY AND
NEGOTIATIONS
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved the meeting be adjourned to
Closed Session. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Crotzer and unanimously carried. (4-0)
Vice Mayor Mullen read the Closed Session statement.
The meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 5:20 p.m. and returned
to regular session at 5:55 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved the meeting be adjourned. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Crotzer and
unanimously carried. (4-0)
The meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
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VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
Vice Mayor Mullen called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
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ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Susan Mullen
Colby Crotzer
Ben Luna
Ahnawake Unger
ABSENT: Mayor Yates
STAFF: Forrest Henderson
David Hunt
Bill Boucher
Bridgett Davis
Rudy Hernandez
Dave Howell
Jeff Jones
Andrea Lueker
E. Szwabowski
Mike Upton
Vice Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Mayor
City Administrator
City Attorney
Int. Public Works Director
City Clerk
Finance Director
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Recreation & Parks Director
Building Official
Public Works Admin. Asst.
Jo L. Merriman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LIGHTEN UP
Maggie White presented the "Lighten Up" this evening.
MAYOR'S REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vice Mayor Mullen stated Council by a 4/5 vote added a Closed
Session Item regarding Government Code Section 54954.8 - Real
Property Negotiations to tonight's agenda to discuss possible
acquisition of real property. She said Council also discussed the
matter of the Community Center floor in Closed Session and
authorized the City Attorney to make an attempt to resolve the
matter.
Vice Mayor Mullen presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Clyde
Ganes, Building Inspector, from the City of Simi Valley for his
inspection services after the major earthquake that hit their City.
Vice Mayor Mullen announced "Youth in Government Day" will take
place on May 11, 1994.
Councilmember Luna announced "Gangs Out" Task Force brochures are
available.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jo L. Merriman addressed Council on the smoking ordinance stating
he is in favor of banning smoking in public places in Morro Bay.
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• Val Sherman stated banning smoking in public places would go
against the Constitution of the United States.
Mark Tognazzini, President of Morro Bay Boosters, stated banning
smoking will not be a benefit to their organization.
Suedene Nelson addressed Council on a survey of restaurants that
offer smoking v. non-smoking in the City. She stated banning
smoking in public places would create an economic hardship for
local businesses. Ms. Nelson submitted a petition containing 800
Lynda Merrill stated the Police Department should not have to
enforce the smoking ordinance.
Dr. Patrick Vaughan stated a non-smoker cannot be protected from
second-hand smoke and urged Council to consider banning smoking in
public places within the City.
Jim Wood stated individuals should be allowed to have the freedom
to smoke.
Jack Curry stated he supports having no -smoking areas; however,
businesses should not be forced to ban smoking in their
establishments.
• George Leage expressed his opposition to a ban on smoking stating
he will experience a 20% drop in business if this takes place.
Dave Tope, owner of Happy Jack's, stated his opposition to a ban on
smoking in public places.
Cathy Cordero expressed her opposition to a ban on smoking in
public places.
Cathy Novak expressed her opposition to banning smoking in public
places.
Roger Marlin stated a business owner has the right to choose to
allow smoking or no -smoking. He said he supports the trolley
stating it will provide the link between downtown and the
Embarcadero.
Carol Grant stated people need to educate themselves on what is
happening in San Luis Obispo and how their non-smoking ban is a
benefit to the city.
Bill Walters, attorney representing owners of the Cloisters
property, addressed Item C-6 (Discussion of Morro Bay Beautiful
Resolution) and stated it is directed towards and taints the
Cloisters property. He said he is concerned with staff looking for
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• new policy direction after the project has already received
a long-
established policy history. Mr.
Walters suggested Council
support
the bond measure but not approve
the proposed resolution.
John Woodruff, Inn at Morro Bay,
stated businesses should
regulate
their own smoking policy.
Ann Dancer, San Luis Obispo
County Health Department,
stated
education is an important factor
regarding smoking.
Donna Rickshaw stated business in Morro Bay has increased since
San
Luis Obispo placed a ban
on smoking in their
business
establishments.
Carla Main, President of Morro
Bay Restaurant Association,
stated
her opposition to ban smoking in
public places.
Mary Phillips addressed Council
regarding a letter she
received
from Andrea Seastrand on water quality.
COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Vice Mayor Mullen requested the discussion of Bill Hannah's pilot
project regarding flash distillation be agendized.
• A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council,
the following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 14,
1994
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve the City Council Minutes
for the Regular Meeting of February 14, 1994.
A-2 PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 1994 AS "MONTH OF THE CHILD"
Mr. Henderson recommended Council adopt the Proclamation declaring
April 1994 as "Month of the Child".
A-3 PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 1994 AS "PERINATAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE
AWARENESS MONTH"
Mr. Henderson recommended Council adopt the Proclamation declaring
May 1994 as "Perinatal Substance Abuse Awareness Month".
A-4 PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 1994 AS "EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS
MONTH"
Mr. Henderson recommended Council adopt the Proclamation declaring
. April 1994 as "Earthquake Preparedness Month".
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A-5 PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 1-7,1994 AS "AIDS AWARENESS DAYS"
Mr. Henderson recommended Council adopt the Proclamation declar-ing
May 1-7, 1994 as "Aids Awareness Days".
A-6 RESOLUTION NO. 30-94 APPROVING BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR BUILDING PLAN REVIEW
Mr. Henderson recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 30-94
increasing the building services appropriation by $22,000; costs
will be offset by an increase in plan check fees.
A-7 APPROVAL OF POLICY PERMITTING DEPARTMENT HEADS TO ROLLOVER
HALF OF UNUSED BUDGET FUNDS
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve staff's proposed policy
permitting department heads to rollover half of unused budget funds
after the year-end audit.
A-8 DECLARATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
Mr. Henderson recommended Council declare the 1964 Chevrolet pick-
up, Equipment No. 0042, surplus to the City's need and authorize
its sale at public auction.
Councilmember Crotzer pulled Item A-3 from the Consent Calendar;
Councilmember Luna pulled Item A-6; and Councilmember Unger pulled
Item A-7.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council approve the Consent
Calendar with the exception of Items A-3 , A-6 , and A-7 .
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
unanimously carried. (4-0)
A-3 PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 1994 AS "PERINATAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE
AWARENESS MONTH"
Councilmember Crotzer requested Vice Mayor Mullen read the
Proclamation declaring May 1994 as "Perinatal Substance Abuse
Awareness Month" for the record.
MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved Council adopt the
Proclamation declaring May 1994 as "Perinatal Substance
Abuse Awareness Month". The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried. (4-0)
Vice Mayor Mullen presented the Proclamation to Gloria Moore from
the County Drug and Alcohol Services Department.
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• A-6 RESOLUTION NO. 30-94 APPROVING BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR BUILDING PLAN REVIEW
Councilmember Luna asked for clarification on the proposed budget
adjustment for professional building plan check services. Building
Official Elizabeth Szwabowski responded projects such as
Albertson's require technical services that include mechanical,
electrical, and structural reviews; the building department does
not have the staff to perform these services. She said the
projects that require these technical reviews pay for the
contracted services.
Councilmember Unger asked if the increase is specifically
indigenous to the actual project? Ms. Szwabowski responded the
applicant is charged for the actual service performed.
Councilmember Unger stated she cannot support an increase to the
plan check fees.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve Resolution No.
30-94 adjusting the Fiscal Year 1993/94 budget for the
Community Development Department. The motion was
seconded by Vice Mayor Mullen and carried with
Councilmember Unger voting no. (3-1)
A-7 APPROVAL OF POLICY PERMITTING DEPARTMENT HEADS TO ROLLOVER
• HALF OF UNUSED BUDGETS
Councilmember Unger asked if the proposed rollover is specific for
each department; Finance Director Rudy Hernandez responded yes.
Vice Mayor Mullen stated she would like each department receive
credits based on management strategies that achieve the savings.
Councilmember Crotzer stated the benefit of savings to the City
should be experienced by the initiator of the concept; for example,
an employee could receive a percentage of the savings experienced
by a department as a bonus or incentive.
Councilmembers Luna and Unger agreed with the incentive for
employees to save the City money.
Council directed staff to return this item to a future Council
meeting for further discussion.
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 UPDATE ON CITY OF MORRO BAY NEWSLETTER
Recreation and Parks Director Andrea Lueker reviewed the update of
the City's newsletter. She said the preliminary costs of the
newsletter, including bulk mailing, will be approximately $1,200-
• $1,400 for each issue.
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• Councilmember Luna asked if advertising is being pursued to offset
the cost of producing the newsletter? Ms. Lueker responded that has
not been pursued at this time.
Councilmember Unger asked how much money is in the budget for the
first publication? City Administrator Forrest Henderson responded
Council allocated approximately $3,400 for the newsletter.
Councilmember Crotzer asked how much postage will be? Ms. Lueker
responded approximately $250-$300. He inquired as to what topics
the newsletter will cover? Vice Mayor Mullen responded it will
cover updates and progress on issues not necessarily known by the
public.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council recommend staff pursue
the sale of advertising to offset the cost of producing
the newsletter. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Unger and unanimously carried. (4-0)
Vice Mayor Mullen called for a break at 7:25 p.m.; the meeting
resumed at 7:30 p.m.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS REPORTS & APPEARANCES
• D-1 DISCUSSION OF TROLLEY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FINANCING
PROGRAM AND CONSIDERATION OF TROLLEY PURCHASE
Councilmember Luna reviewed the proposal of implementing a
downtown/waterfront shuttle system. He addressed pros and cons of
using a double-decker bus, Dial -A -Ride van, and trolley.
Councilmember Luna recommended Council: 1) review the options
included in the report; 2) receive public input; 3) select one of
the vehicle options and provide direction to staff to implement it.
If the trolley option is selected, authorize and direct staff to
purchase a used trolley with parking in -lieu funds; 4) direct staff
to bring back amendments to Title 5 (Section 5.08) of the Morro Bay
Municipal Code for the purpose of implementing a one-time $25.00
business license fee, and to establish the necessary findings to
show the nexus between said fee and shuttle system, and direct
staff to bring back the necessary amendments to the master fee
schedule; and 5) direct staff to implement the proposed revenue
program.
Vice Mayor Mullen called for a break at 7:50 p.m. in order to view
the double-decker bus; the meeting resumed at 8:20 p.m.
Vice Mayor Mullen opened the hearing for public comment.
The following people expressed support to the proposed trolley
service: Suedene Nelson, Jack Curry, John Woodruff, Dave Tope, and
• Lynda Merrill.
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• Ralph Gunther expressed his strong objections to the trolley
proposal.
Mary Phillips suggested a Dial -A -Ride bus be converted into a
trolley.
Marge Lanley stated she supports the trolley proposal; however, it
should not be funded through the parking in -lieu fees.
Cathy Cordero stated she supports the trolley proposal. She
suggested placing the passenger loading zones out of the flow of
traffic.
Vice Mayor Mullen closed the hearing for public comment.
Councilmember Luna stated the trolley operated successfully during
the Harbor Festival. He said a shuttle system will mitigate the
City's parking problem. Councilmember Luna addressed a letter he
received from Bob Gray from Gray's Inn in support of the trolley
proposal and stated the parking situation on the south -end of the
Embarcadero has become dramatically worse each year and a shuttle
system should help.
Councilmember Crotzer stated he supports the trolley proposal; he
• asked that handicapped and bicyclists needs be considered.
Councilmember Unger stated she supports the trolley proposal. She
said she would prefer purchasing a trolley vs. renting or leasing.
Vice Mayor Mullen stated she supports the trolley proposal and said
there may be opportunities to perhaps lease the trolley out when
not in use in Morro Bay. She asked that the Dial -A -Ride redesign be
brought back to Council for reconsideration.
Councilmember Luna addressed Councilmember Crotzer's concern
regarding access to the physically -disabled, and stated his
intention is to purchase a trolley which is retrofitted with a lift
to assist the handicapped, and also provide bike racks for
bicyclists.
City Attorney David Hunt addressed the use of parking in -lieu fees
for the purchase of the trolley and recommended this be brought
back to Council in the form of a resolution and addressed as a
public hearing item.
Councilmember Luna asked for clarification regarding contracting
with either Ride -On or the Mayflower Company to facilitate
operation and maintenance. Mr. Hunt responded the recommended
resolution should incorporate instructions to staff to obtain
proposals from Ride -On and Mayflower Company in order to make a
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subsequent award of the contract.
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• MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council direct staff to prepare
a resolution supporting the purchase of a trolley from
the parking in -lieu fee fund; direct staff to provide a
budget of up to $40,000 for the purchase of said vehicle;
direct staff to bring back amendments to Title 5 (Section
5.08) of the Morro Bay Municipal Code for the purpose of
implementing a one-time $25.00 business license fee to
all businesses affected on the route, and to establish
the necessary findings to show the nexus between said fee
and the shuttle system; direct staff to bring back the
necessary amendments to the Master Fee Schedule and
implement the proposed revenue program as outlined in the
report; Council approve an inter -fund loan of $10,000
from the General Fund to the Trolley Fund for the purpose
of providing an upfront budget to begin operation, of
which revenues will be returned to the General Fund as
revenues are generated; and that staff return this
direction to Council in the form of a resolution to be
heard as a public hearing item at the next available City
Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Unger and unanimously carried. (4-0)
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council further direct staff to
incorporate in said resolution proposals from Ride -On and
• Mayflower Company in order to make a subsequent award of
the contract. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Unger and unanimously carried. (4-0)
D-2 RESOLUTION NO. 29-94 OF INTENTION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO
CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MORRO BAY; AND ORDINANCE NO. 437 TO AMEND CONTRACT WITH
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO PROVIDE FOR THE 2% @ 55
OPTIONAL BENEFIT FOR LOCAL MISCELLANEOUS MEMBERS (FIRST
READING/INTRODUCTION)
Personnel Officer Ardith Davis reviewed the proposed amendment to
the existing PERS contract.
Vice Mayor Mullen opened the hearing for public comment; there was
no comment and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve Resolution No.
29-94 of intention to approve an amendment to contract
between the Board of Administration of the Public
Employees' Retirement System and the City Council of the
City of Morro Bay. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Crotzer and unanimously carried. (4-0)
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• MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved to have Ordinance No. 437 read
by title and number. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Unger and unanimously carried. (4-0)
City Administrator Forrest Henderson read Ordinance No. 437 by
title and number.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council adopt Ordinance No. 437
for first reading and introduction. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Crotzer and unanimously
carried. (4-0)
C. NEW BUSINESS
The consensus of Council was to take the New Business agenda items
out of order.
C-7 RESOLUTION NO. 31-94: APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR SALES TAX
AUDIT AND INFORMATION SERVICES WITH HINDERLITER, DELLAMAS AND
ASSOCIATES
Finance Director Rudy Hernandez introduced Mr. de Llamas of the
firm of Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates who reviewed the
Sales Tax Audit and Information Services Agreement. Mr. Hernandez
recommended Council approve Resolution No. 31-94 approving the
• proposed agreement with the firm of Hinderliter, de Llamas and
Associates.
Councilmember Luna asked if this is proposed as an on -going
process; Mr. Hernandez responded yes. Mr. de Llamas stated new
audits are performed approximately every 18 months due to the
change in the business community.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council approve the Sales Tax
Audit and Information Services Agreement with the firm of
Hinderliter, DeLlamas and Associates; and authorize the
City Administrator to sign the Agreement. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried.
(4-0)
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council approve Resolution No.
31-94 authorizing access to sales and use tax records
pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7056. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and unanimously
carried. (4-0)
C-1 CONSIDERATION OF HOSTING A WATER SYMPOSIUM
Councilmember Unger stated the objective for a water conservation
reclamation symposium is to formulate practical and cost-effective
implementation measures which would then be part of the Water
• Management Plan prepared for the City.
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• The consensus of the Council was in support of holding a symposium
as proposed by Councilmember Unger.
Councilmember Luna stated the symposium should have a goal of how
the information and conclusions obtained at the symposium will be
carried out.
Councilmember Crotzer suggested a joint meeting format with the
Water Advisory Board. He said the proposed flash distillation
project should be added to the scope of issues discussed.
Councilmember Mullen suggested the Water Advisory Board return to
Council with recommendations addressing the symposium concept.
City Administrator Forrest Henderson stated the Water Advisory
Board will receive Council's comments, review the symposium
concept, and return to Council at a future meeting with their
recommendations.
No action was taken on this item.
C-2 CONSIDERATION OF CITY TREE PLANTING PROGRAM
City Administrator Forrest Henderson stated this item was agendized
• at the request of Mayor Yates. He said the City currently does not
have a tree planting program; however, an application for a Small
Business Administration Tree Planting Program Grant is being
presented to Council for review. This grant will allow for 52
street trees along north Main Street and Quintana Road in existing
empty tree wells, and if approved, planting will be completed by
March 1995.
Vice Mayor Mullen expressed Mayor Yates' sentiments that he
supports the tree planting program, as well as the replacement of
residential trees which needs to be added as a budget item in the
next budget.
Councilmember Unger stated Morro Bay Beautiful encourages Council
to approve the tree planting program.
Councilmember Crotzer stated he is in favor of this program and
would like to see the City go forward with the grant; however, it
warrants more public input. He said the planting of these
residential trees should be of public benefit and the City should
pick species that do not encroach on views.
Councilmember Luna stated he would like the California Conservation
Corps to be involved in this tree planting program.
Councilmember Mullen stated she supports the grant and would like
• to budget more to demonstrate a community effort.
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• Mr. Henderson clarified Council's consensus that staff go before
the Streets and Trees Committee to develop a tree planting program,
recognize the need for more funds in the upcoming budget, and the
inclusion of the California Conservation Corps in the program.
No action was taken on this item.
Vice Mayor Mullen called for a break at 9:40 p.m.; the meeting
resumed at 9:50 p.m.
C-3 DISCUSSION OF ELECTION CODE SECTION 4009.5
City Administrator Forrest Henderson reviewed Election Code §4009.5
which provides the Council with the opportunity, with regard to an
initiative petition, to seek any staff report they may require
regarding fiscal impact, internal consistency of the city's
planning ordinances, and any other matter Council may request to be
in the staff report should one be directed to take place.
The consensus of Council was not to support this provision of the
Election Code.
No action was taken on this item.
• C-4 REVIEW OF CITY SMOKING ORDINANCE
Councilmember Crotzer reviewed the justifications of a Smoke -Free
City Ordinance in Morro Bay. He said the proposed amendments to
the City's current ordinance was prepared by Vice Mayor Mullen,
Karen Bergher, Ric Deschler, and himself.
Councilmember Luna stated he is not ready to make an informed
decision on this matter this evening. He said he is open to
further discussion in a workshop perhaps outlined in a National
Issues Forum format.
Councilmember Unger stated she does not support the proposed
amendments to the existing smoking ordinance; she said the
amendments will not benefit the entire community.
Councilmember Mullen stated there is a myriad of laws and
responsibilities dealing with hazardous substances and she would
feel hypocritical on her stance related to environmental protection
if she does not support the proposed amendments to the City's
existing smoking ordinance.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved to direct staff to schedule a
workshop to address the issue of smoking in the workplace
including educational information, and to discuss what
can be included in a proposed ordinance. Council further
• directed staff to research the National Issues Forum
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• format for this workshop. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Crotzer and carried with Councilmember
Unger voting no. (3-1)
C-5 DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL USE OF CDBG FUNDING FOR AN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AND A NON-PROFIT COUNTY -WIDE ECONOMIC
VITALITY CORPORATION
Councilmember Mullen reviewed the grant preparation and
implementation process of an economic development plan. She
introduced Carleen Bedwell of the California Association for Local
Economic Development. Ms. Bedwell stated there are three
activities in the preparation of a grant to implement an economic
development plan: 1) writing the grant; 2) consultant carrying out
the project; and 3) administering the grant.
The consensus of Council was in support of this concept.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council approve the idea of
pursuing an economic development plan through application
of second round funding for an economic development block
grant due by July 8, 1994; approve the idea of doing a
competitive Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for both
grant preparation and project implementation; and request
the RFQ be prepared and brought back to the April 25,
• 1994 City Council meeting for a public hearing. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger and
unanimously carried. (4-0)
Tom Sullivan, Vice Chairman of the San Luis Obispo County Economic
Advisory Committee, explained the purpose of this committee is to
act as an advisory body to the Board of Supervisors in constructing
and implementing an economic strategy for the county. He stated
the committee is in the process of attempting to form an Economic
Vitality Corporation in order to assist businesses who want to
locate to this area.
Mr. Sullivan requested the City Council approve a resolution in
support of forming a non-profit Economic Vitality Corporation in
San Luis Obispo County and direct the resolution to the Board of
Supervisors.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council direct staff to draft
a resolution in support of the concept of forming an
Economic Vitality Corporation, and direct this resolution
to the Board of Supervisors advising them the City
Council will not channel funds at this time. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Luna and carried with
Councilmember Unger voting no. (3-1)
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. MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved to continue the meeting beyond
11:00 p.m. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Unger and unanimously carried. (4-0)
C-6 DISCUSSION OF MORRO BAY BEAUTIFUL RESOLUTION
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council support the resolution
proposed by the Morro Bay Beautiful Foundation with the
exception of paragraph five which shall be amended to
read "Whereas the allocation set aside for San Luis
Obispo County from these bond act funds amounts to $20
million".
The motion failed with a lack of a second.
No action was taken on this item.
F. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved the meeting be adjourned. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Crotzer and
unanimously carried. (4-0)
The meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
. Recorded by:
Bridge Davis
City Clerk
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City Of Morro Bay
City Council Agenda
Mission Statement
The City of Morro Bay is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the quality of life
which we all enjoy. We are committed to this purpose and will provide a level of municipal
service consistent and responsive to our public and its needs.
CLOSED SESSION - MARCH 28, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:15 P.M.
595 HARBOR ST., MORRO BAY, CA
E-1 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6, LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
♦ DISCUSSIONS WITH, AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO, CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE IN
LABOR NEGOTIATIONS REGARDING EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 28, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
209 SURF ST., MORRO BAY, CA
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - VFW POST 11097
XIGHTEN UP
YOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - Members of the audience wishing to address the
Council on City business matters (other than Public Hearings items under
Section D) may do so at this time. When recognized by the Mayor, please
come forward to the podium and state your name and address for the record.
Comments should be limited to three minutes.
COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the
following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 1994 AND
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING OF FEBRUARY 3, 1994
A-2 WATER SUPPLY STATUS REPORT
A-3 STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS - FEBRUARY 1994
A-4 EXPENDITURE REPORT - FEBRUARY 1994
A-5 RESOLUTION NO. 26-94 APPROVING LEASE AGREEMENT FOR LEASE SITE 37W
10-6 RESOLUTION NO. 25-94 AMENDING U.S. COAST GUARD LEASE AGREEMENT
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-7 APPROVAL OF CITY REPRESENTATIVES' ATTENDANCE AT CMANC MEETING IN
WASHINGTON D.C. IN APRIL 1994
A-8 RESOLUTION NO. 24-94 IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 2444 TO PROTECT
CALIFORNIA'S COASTLINE FROM INCREASED OFF -SHORE OIL AND GAS
DEVELOPMENT
A-9 RESOLUTION NO. 28-94 IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
34 DESIGNED TO END STATE GOVERNMENT'S PRACTICE OF PASSING UNFUNDED
MANDATES TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
A-10 RESOLUTION NO. 23-94 IN SUPPORT OF URGING THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S
OFFICE AND THE COURTS TO ADOPT A "ZERO TOLERANCE" POLICY FOR PERSONS
FOUND GUILTY OF ILLEGAL GUN POSSESSION
A-11 RESOLUTION NO. 21-94 AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO ENTER INTO A
MASTER CARD AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY OF MORRO BAY
A-12 RESOLUTION NO. 08-94 APPROVING CITY WASTE DIVERSION POLICY AND
RECYCLED PRODUCTS PURCHASING POLICY
A-13 RESOLUTION NO. 22-94 RATIFYING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR REGIONAL
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FUNDING
A-14 PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 18-22, 1994 AS "COMMUNITY SPRING CLEAN-UP
• WEEK"
A-15 PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 19, 1994 AS "NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE DAY"
A-16 PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 11-17, 1994 AS "LEGACY WEEK"
A-17 APPOINTMENT OF APPLICANT TO COMMUNITY PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE (GARY
GILLMAN; MEMBER -AT -LARGE)
A-18 REJECTION OF LIABILITY CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (ANDERSON)
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 ORDINANCE NO. 436 - REVISIONS TO MORRO BAY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
12.08 RELATING TO TREES IN PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY (SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION)
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 PRESENTATION OF FISCAL YEAR 1992/93 AUDIT REPORT
C-2 REVIEW OF FIRE ENGINE FINANCING AND AWARD OF CONTRACT
C-3 CONSIDERATION OF HOSTING A WATER SYMPOSIUM
C-4 CONSIDERATION OF CITY TREE PLANTING PROGRAM
0-5 DISCUSSION OF FEASIBILITY OF SATURDAY DIAL -A -RIDE SERVICE
&. PUBLIC HEARINGS, REPORTS & APPEARANCES
D-1 REVIEW OF FOUNDATION CRITERIA FOR DEVELOPMENT OF WATER RATE SCHEDULE
D-2 DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ANIMAL
CONTROL ORDINANCE
D-3 APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION UPHOLDING CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
(LOCATION: 2970 GREENWOOD; APPLICANT: HOLINBECK) - CONTINUED TO MAY 9,
1994
F. ADJOURNMENT
COPIES OF STAFF REPORTS OR OTHER PUBLIC DOCUMENTATION
RELATING TO EACH ITEM OF BUSINESS REFERRED TO ON THIS
AGENDA ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AND
AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AND REPRODUCTION AT
COST.
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT,
IF YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN A CITY
MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT
• LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING TO INSURE THAT
REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE TO PROVIDE
ACCESSIBILITY TO THE MEETING.
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CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:15 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 5:20 p.m.
PRESENT
ABSENT
STAFF:
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Yates
Colby Crotzer
Ben Luna
Susan Mullen
Ahnawake Unger
None
Forrest Henderson
David Hunt
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Administrator
City Attorney
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved the meeting be adjourned to
Closed Session. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Crotzer and unanimously carried. (5-0)
Mayor Yates read the Closed Session statement.
The meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 5:20 p.m. and returned
to regular session at 5:56 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 5:56 p.m.
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VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Yates
Mayor
Colby Crotzer
Councilmember
Ben Luna
Councilmember
Susan Mullen
Councilmember
Ahnawake Unger
Councilmember
ABSENT: None
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STAFF: Forrest Henderson
David Hunt
Rick Algert
Bill Boucher
Bridgett Davis
Don Funk
Rudy Hernandez
Dave Howell
Jeff Jones
Andrea Lueker
City Administrator
City Attorney
Harbor Director
Interim Public Works Director
City Clerk
Community Development Director
Finance Director
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Recreation & Parks Director
Jo L. Merriman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LIGHTEN UP
Rupert Chowin presented the "Lighten Up" for this evening.
MAYOR'S REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Yates announced the City's Annual Easter Egg Hunt scheduled
for Saturday, April 2, 1994 at Morro Elementary School.
Mayor Yates addressed the controversy regarding the feral cats at
Morro Rock and said the Department of Fish & Game will not allow
the cats to be returned to that location.
Mayor Yates stated discussion regarding Election Code Section
4009.5 will be discussed at the next City Council meeting.
Councilmember Luna announced he is looking for people to start
the Morro Bay Chapter of Gangs Out.
Councilmember Mullen stated the Scenic Coast Players will be
performing in "The Good Doctor" in August.
Councilmember Crotzer addressed the recent event of graffiti at
Los Osos Middle School and the negative media coverage.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Yates introduced Assemblyman Jack O'Connell who addressed
Council on Resolution No. 24-94 in support of AB 2444 to protect
California's coastline from increased off -shore oil and gas
development.
Ernie Miller addressed Council regarding his concerns on water
issues.
Warren Dorn addressed Council regarding reclaimed water; Rock
Solid recycling truck which is dropping trash around town; and a
letter requesting City Attorney opinion regarding the Cloister's
Subdivision.
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• Mary Phillips expressed her support of the State Water Project.
Charles Palmer addressed Council regarding water rates and
offered alternatives to the City's water dilemma.
DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - None.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council,
the following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 24,
1994 AND CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING OF FEBRUARY 3, 1994
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve the minutes for the
regular meeting of January 24, 1994 and the continued public
hearing of February 3, 1994.
A-2 WATER SUPPLY STATUS REPORT
Mr. Henderson recommended Council accept the report for file.
A-3 STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS - FEBRUARY 1994
• Mr. Henderson recommended Council accept the report for file.
A-4 EXPENDITURE REPORT - FEBRUARY 1994
Mr. Henderson recommended Council accept the report for file.
A-5 RESOLUTION NO. 26-94 APPROVING LEASE AGREEMENT FOR LEASE
SITE 37W
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve Resolution No. 26-94
authorizing the Mayor to execute a new 12-year lease agreement
with Paul and Alfred Meyer for Lease Site 37W.
A-6 RESOLUTION NO. 25-94 AMENDING U.S. COAST GUARD LEASE
AGREEMENT
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve Resolution No. 25-94
authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease amendment to the U.S.
Coast Guard berthing agreement.
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• A-7 APPROVAL OF CITY REPRESENTATIVES' ATTENDANCE AT CMANC
MEETING IN WASHINGTON D.C. IN APRIL 1994
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve of the Mayor and Harbor
Director traveling to Washington, D.C. to attend the CMANC
meeting and promote federal dredging projects and Coast Guard
replacement vessels in Morro Bay.
A-8 RESOLUTION NO. 24-94 IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 2444 TO
PROTECT CALIFORNIA'S COASTLINE FROM INCREASED OFF -SHORE OIL
AND GAS DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve Resolution No. 24-94.
A-9 RESOLUTION NO. 28-94 IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT 34 DESIGNED TO END STATE GOVERNMENT'S PRACTICE OF
PASSING UNFUNDED MANDATES TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve Resolution No. 28-94.
A-10 RESOLUTION NO. 23-94 IN SUPPORT OF URGING THE DISTRICT
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND THE COURTS TO ADOPT A "ZERO TOLERANCE"
POLICY FOR PERSONS FOUND GUILTY OF ILLEGAL GUN POSSESSION
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve Resolution No. 23-94.
• A-11 RESOLUTION NO. 21-94 AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO ENTER
INTO A MASTER CARD AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY OF MORRO BAY
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve Resolution No. 21-94.
A-12 RESOLUTION NO. 08-94 APPROVING CITY WASTE DIVERSION POLICY
AND RECYCLED PRODUCTS PURCHASING POLICY
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve Resolution No. 08-94.
A-13 RESOLUTION NO. 22-94 RATIFYING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR
REGIONAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FUNDING
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve Resolution No. 22-94.
A-14 PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 18-22, 1994 AS "COMMUNITY
SPRING CLEAN-UP WEEK"
Mr. Henderson recommended Council adopt the Proclamation.
A-15 PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 19, 1994 AS "NATIONAL YOUTH
SERVICE DAY"
Mr. Henderson recommended Council adopt the Proclamation.
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• A-16 PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 11-17, 1994 AS "LEGACY WEEK"
Mr. Henderson recommended Council adopt the Proclamation.
A-17 APPOINTMENT OF APPLICANT TO COMMUNITY PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE
(GARY GILLMAN; MEMBER -AT -LARGE)
Mr. Henderson recommended Council pull this item for discussion.
A-18 REJECTION OF LIABILITY CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY (ANDERSON)
Mr. Henderson recommended Council reject the claim.
Mayor Yates pulled Items A-8 and A-17 from the Consent Calendar;
Councilmember Luna pulled Item A-15.
MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved Council approve the Consent
Calendar with the exception of Items A-8, A-15, and A-
17. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
A-8 RESOLUTION NO. 24-94 IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 2444 TO
PROTECT CALIFORNIA'S COASTLINE FROM INCREASED OFF -SHORE OIL
AND GAS DEVELOPMENT
• Mayor Yates read Resolution No. 24-94 for the record.
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved Council approve Resolution No. 24-94
in support of Assembly Bill 2444 to protect
California's coastline from increased off -shore oil and
gas development. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Unger and unanimously carried. (5-0)
A-15 PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 19, 1994 AS "NATIONAL YOUTH
SERVICE DAY"
Councilmember Luna requested Mayor Yates read the Proclamation
for the record.
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved Council adopt the Proclamation
declaring April 19, 1994 as "National Youth Service
Day". The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna
and unanimously carried. (5-0)
A-17 APPOINTMENT OF APPLICANT TO COMMUNITY PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE
(GARY GILLMAN; MEMBER -AT -LARGE)
City Administrator Forrest Henderson advised Council that two
applicants had applied for this position after Council received
the report on this item. Mr. Henderson recommended Council
either appoint Gary Gillman to this position or interview the two
• applicants before making such an appointment.
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• MOTION: Mayor Yates moved Council appoint Gary Gillman to the
Community Promotions Committee as Member -at -Large. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger and carried
with Councilmember Crotzer and Councilmember Mullen
voting no. (3-2)
Mayor Yates called for a break at 6:50 p.m.; the meeting resumed
at 7:12 p.m.
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 ORDINANCE NO. 436 - REVISIONS TO MORRO BAY MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 12.08 RELATING TO TREES IN PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY
(SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
City Administrator presented Ordinance No. 436 for second reading
and adoption.
Councilmember Luna stated the ordinance does not reflect all
amendments previously made by Council.
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved Council continue this item to the
April 11, 1994 City Council meeting. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Unger.
• Councilmember Luna stated the Ordinance could be approved tonight
with the proposed amendments to Section 12.
The motion failed with Councilmember Crotzer,
Councilmember Luna, and Councilmember Mullen voting no.
(2-3)
MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved to have Ordinance No. 436
read by title and number. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried. (5-0)
City Administrator Forrest Henderson read Ordinance No. 436 by
title and number.
MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved Council adopt Ordinance No.
436 - Revisions to Morro Bay Municipal Code Section
12.08 Relating to Trees in Public Rights -of -Way as
amended. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna
and unanimously carried. (5-0)
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• C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 PRESENTATION OF FISCAL YEAR 1992/93 AUDIT REPORT
Finance Director Rudy Hernandez introduced Brad Hair and Linda
Hamilton, auditors for Glenn, Burdette, Phillips and Bryson, who
reviewed the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report which provides
the City with an overall financial evaluation of all City funds
for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1993.
Mr. Hernandez summarized the financial condition of the City's
major funds for this time period and offered the following
options:
♦ City Council review the Fiscal Year 1992/93 Comprehensive
Audited Financial Statements for information and provide
guidance to staff for the upcoming Fiscal Year 1994/95
budget;
♦ City Council approve the accountant's review report
accepting the Fiscal Year 1992/93 appropriations limit as
approved by Council on June 22, 1992;
♦ City Council review and approve the auditor's
recommendations for strengthening internal controls and
• operating efficiency;
♦ City Council review and approve the policy permitting
department heads to rollover half of their unused budgets.
Mr. Hernandez stated during Fiscal Year 1993/94 budget hearings,
Council directed staff to prepare a policy permitting department
heads to rollover half of their unused budgets into the next
year's budget. He recommended Council approve this policy based
on the following guidelines:
1. Continue to have funds spent only on capital projects;
2. Allow funds to be spent on operating expenses as well as
capital projects with proper justification;
3. After the year end audit, allow department heads to
reappropriate half of their unused funds with the approval
of the City Administrator. This would be followed by a
staff report by Finance showing Council how the funds were
reappropriated;
4. Require prior Council approval on how the unused funds will
be reappropriated by the department heads;
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• 5. Under no circumstances will a department head be allowed to
rollover any unused funds when the fund has a deficit
balance. In addition, no unused funds will be allowed to
come from the emergency reserve without Council approval.
Councilmember Luna, Councilmember Unger, and Mayor Yates
supported Options 2, 3, and 5 to permit department heads to
rollover half of their unused funds. Councilmember Mullen
agreed, however, she is concerned with Option 5 because the
General Fund is in deficit.
The consensus of Council was to direct Mr. Hernandez to revise
the policy statement and bring it back to the City Council
meeting of April 11, 1994 as a Consent Calendar item.
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved Council approve the Comprehensive
Audited Financial Report accepting the Fiscal Year
1992/93 appropriations limit as approved by the City
Council on June 22, 1992. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Unger and unanimously carried. (5-0)
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved Council approve the auditor's
recommendation for strengthening internal controls and
operating efficiency. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Unger and unanimously carried. (5-0)
• D. PUBLIC HEARINGS. REPORTS & APPEARANCES
D-1 REVIEW OF FOUNDATION CRITERIA FOR DEVELOPMENT OF WATER RATE
SCHEDULE
Interim Public Works Director William Boucher reviewed the
foundation criteria for the development of a revised water rate
structure. He said the development of appropriate options for
the water rate structure is dependent upon agreement on three
essential foundation criteria: 1) revenue needs; 2) quantities of
water to be metered and billed; and 3) billing philosophy. Mr.
Boucher recommended Council accept public testimony and direct
staff to prepare draft options for a revised water rate
structure. Mr. Boucher stated he would like Council to achieve a
conceptual consensus on the impact fees in order to develop a
legal nexus.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Charles Palmer received ten minutes based on his written request
to present water rate tables he prepared for Council's review.
Linda Merrill suggested across the board increases so everyone
can share in paying for new water; and, people can be billed when
there is a nexus of water according to the amount of water used.
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• Mary Phillips stated the burden will be placed on the citizens if
the City does not pursue State Water.
Ken Cess, representative of Seashell Communities, stated the
inverted block system is inequitable. He compared water rates
paid by citizens vs. residents of Seashell Communities.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
Councilmember Luna stated educating citizens on saving water is
more essential than the economic incentive. He said new
development should pay its fair share to hook into the system and
cost should not be borne by the current rate payers.
Councilmember Unger stated she would like the increase not to
affect businesses and high -end users. She said she does not
support an impact fee over $10,000.
Mayor Yates stated he supports a flat rate water structure and
does not support a $16,000 impact fee.
Mr. Boucher clarified in order to charge an impact fee, the City
has to develop the direct relationship to the actual impacts on
the infrastructure.
• City Attorney David Hunt stated impact fees are not intended to
raise money, but to finance the impacts of development with the
direct nexus which must be established with clarity.
Councilmember Mullen stated conservation is the best management
practice. She said new development should pay their fair share
in impact fees and there should be a clear nexus for impact fees.
Councilmember Mullen stated the report clearly shows there is no
money to continue any other water programs such as reclamation
and conservation.
Councilmember Crotzer stated the impact fees appear to be fair;
and new development should support the infrastructure.
Councilmember Luna stated he would like to discuss the
consideration of a water rate break for low income users.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council direct staff to
develop a flat rate schedule and develop a nexus on
impact fees; and approve the budget as proposed by
staff. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Mullen
and carried with Councilmember Unger voting no. (4-1)
Mayor Yates called for a break at 9:43 p.m.; the meeting resumed
at 9:53 p.m.
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• D-2 DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE
Police Chief Dave Howell reviewed the proposed amendments to the
existing County Animal Control Ordinance (Title 9). He
recommended Council receive public comment and formulate
recommendations to be communicated to the San Luis Obispo County
Board of Supervisors.
Councilmember Luna stated the Board of Supervisors should be
approached to consider the option of providing special
spay/neuter fees for those qualified as low-income citizens.
Councilmember Mullen asked if a mandatory spay/neuter program
could be implemented in the City? Chief Howell responded he would
research that possibility.
Councilmember Crotzer suggested an amendment to Title 9 regarding
animal cruelty.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Pat Mackey stated his support for a mandatory spay/neuter
program; he is not in favor of the proposed amendments to Title
9. He said the Department of Animal Regulation contract has a
• clause that states the City will be in agreement with the County
to allow uniformity.
Mary Phillips stated she is in favor of a spay/neuter program.
Diana Duncan, representative of HART, recommended the City
appoint a citizen advisory committee to review this issue. She
stated she supports a mandatory spay/neuter program. Ms. Duncan
proposed a pilot program to ID animals through HART.
The following people opposed the amendments to the existing
County Animal Control Ordinance (Title 9): Diana Schultz, Dennis
Pegelow, Susan Howell, Mary Green, and Ray McGelligott.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
Councilmember Crotzer stated Title 9 is designed to regulate
animals that are out of control. He said the spay/neuter program
should be emphasized.
Councilmember Mullen expressed concern with the permitting
process. She stated she prefers a mandatory spay/neuter program.
Mayor Yates stated he supports a spay/neuter program, however, he
does not feel it should be mandatory. He said permits should not
be necessary.
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• Councilmember Unger stated she supports a mandatory spay/neuter
program, and objects to unaltered animal and single litter
permits.
Councilmember Luna stated the permit requirements seem extreme;
he recommends the County reconsider this issue and bring local
animal care groups into the process.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council direct staff to
contact the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors
advising them that this City Council does not support
the proposed amendments to the existing County Animal
Control Ordinance (Title 9), and would like citizen
participation by local animal groups in revising this
Title.
The motion died for lack of a second.
Council directed Chief Howell communicate their sentiments
regarding Title 9 (i.e. spay/neuter program and the fact the
permit process is too bureaucratic) to the Board of Supervisors.
D-3 APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION UPHOLDING CODE
ENFORCEMENT ACTION (LOCATION: 2970 GREENWOOD; APPLICANT:
HOLINBECK)
• This item was continued to the May 9, 1994 City Council meeting.
C-2 REVIEW OF FIRE ENGINE FINANCING AND AWARD OF CONTRACT
Fire Chief Jeff Jones reviewed the fire engine financing and
recommended Council authorize the following:
1. Approve an $80,000 allocation to the Fire Department's Fire
Engine Reserve;
2. Authorize the City Administrator to award the contract and
issue a purchase order not to exceed $300,000 to Pierce
Manufacturing Inc. for a 1994 fire engine; and
3. Authorize the City Administrator to establish a lease
schedule under the master lease agreement with Municipal
Leasing Associates Inc. for the financing of a portion of
the total cost.
The consensus of Council was in favor of Option D which allows
for the Harbor Fund to repay the General Fund $20,000 from
existing debt and apply this towards the fire engine purchase.
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. MOTION:
Mayor Yates moved Council approve Option D of the staff
report which allows the Harbor Fund to repay the
General Fund $20,000 from existing debt and apply this
towards the fire engine purchase; the Fire Department
will use $15,000 from this year's Proposition 172
funds; and $45,000 will be in the form of a loan to the
Fire Department to be repaid after the completion of
the five-year debt service with Municipal Leasing &
Associates, Inc. Mayor Yates also moved Council
authorize the City Administrator to award contract and
issue a purchase order not to exceed $300,000 to Pierce
Manufacturing, Inc. for a 1994 fire engine; and
authorize the City Administrator to establish a lease
schedule under the master lease agreement with
Municipal Leasing Associates, Inc. for the financing of
a portion of the total cost. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Unger and unanimously carried. (5-0)
C-3 CONSIDERATION OF HOSTING A WATER SYMPOSIUM
This item was continued to the April 11, 1994 City Council
meeting.
C-4 CONSIDERATION OF CITY TREE PLANTING PROGRAM
• This item was continued to the April 11, 1994 City Council
meeting.
C-5 DISCUSSION OF FEASIBILITY OF SATURDAY DIAL -A -RIDE SERVICE
This item was pulled from the agenda.
F. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Crotzer and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
Recorded by:
Bridgett Davis
City Clerk
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• NOT = C E O F CANC ELLAT = ON
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Morro Bay Municipal Code
Ad -Hoc Committee will not be meeting on Thursday, March 24,
1994; and will resume on Thursday, March 31, 1994 at 7:00 p.m.
in the Morro Bay City Hall Conference Room, 595 Harbor Street,
Morro Bay, California to discuss and review the Morro Bay
Municipal Codes.
DATED: March 21, 1994
Bridgett %avis, City Clerk
• City of Morro Bay, California
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NOT = C E O F SPEC = AL MEET = NG
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Morro Bay City Council
will meet on Thursday, March 24, 1994 at 6:00 p.m. in the
Morro Bay City -County Library, 625 Harbor Street, Morro Bay,
California to hold its Short-Term/Long-Term Budget Workshop.
DATED: March 21, 1994
WILLIAM YATES, Mayo
City of Morro Bay, ifornia
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City Of Morro Bay
City Council Agenda
Mission Statement
The City of Morro Bay is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the quality of life
which we all enjoy. We are committed to this purpose and will provide a level of municipal
service consistent and responsive to our public and its needs.
CLOSED SESSION - MARCH 14, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:15 P.M.
595 HARBOR ST., MORRO BAY, CA
E-1 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A), PENDING LITIGATION
♦ ADI V. CITY OF MORRO BAY, AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION
E-2 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8, REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
♦ INSTRUCTIONS TO CITY NEGOTIATOR REGARDING FEES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FIRE
STATION
E-3 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6, LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
♦ DISCUSSIONS WITH, AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO, CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE IN
LABOR NEGOTIATIONS REGARDING EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 14, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
209 SURF ST., MORRO BAY, CA
MPLL CALL
MENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - VFW POST 11097
LIGHTEN UP
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - Members of the audience wishing to address the
Council on City business matters (other than Public Hearings items under
Section D) may do so at this time. When recognized by the Mayor, please come
forward to the podium and state your name and address for the record.
Comments should be limited to three minutes.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the
following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 1994
A-2 PROCLAMATION COMMENDING STEVE WOODWARD FOR HIS CONTRIBUTION TO THE
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM
A-3 PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 21-27, 1994 AS MEDIATION WEEK
10-4 STATUS REPORT ON ACTIVITIES FOR NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICES DAY
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6 5 APPROVAL OF ASSIGNMENT FOR LEASE SITE 78-81/78W-81W
A-6 APPROVAL OF SUBLEASE FOR LEASE SITE 67/67W
A-7 APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF ACTING CITY ENGINEER
A-8 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO SUPPORT THE LOAN
GUARANTY OF THE FACADE PROGRAM
A-9 1994 WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM: AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 DISCUSSION OF DESTINATION 2000 MISSION STATEMENT
B-2 DISCUSSION OF TROLLEY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FINANCING PROGRAM
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 REQUEST FROM HOMELESS ANIMAL RESCUE TEAM FOR FUNDS NOT ALLOCATED
C-2 REVIEW OF DEFINITION OF "IN -FILL" PURSUANT TO MEASURE F
C-3 PRESENTATION OF FISCAL YEAR 1992/93 AUDIT REPORT
C-4 DISCUSSION OF TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX AS IT RELATES TO RECREATIONAL
• VEHICLE PARKS
C-5 CONSIDERATION OF PUBLICATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDAS IN NEWSPAPER
C-6 APPROVAL OF CITY WASTE DIVERSION POLICY AND RECYCLED MATERIALS CONTENT
PURCHASING POLICY
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS REPORTS & APPEARANCES
D-1 REQUEST TO CHANGE WATER RATE SCHEDULE AND ADJUST WATER RATES - CONTINUED
TO MARCH 28, 1994 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
D-2 ORDINANCE NO. 436 - REVISIONS TO MORRO BAY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 12.08
RELATING TO TREES IN PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY (FIRST READING AND
INTRODUCTION)
D-3 REVIEW OF MOBILEHOME RENT CONTROL ORDINANCE ANNUAL REPORT
F.
COPIES OF STAFF REPORTS OR OTHER PUBLIC DOCUMENTATION RELATING TO EACH ITEM OF BUSINESS REFERRED TO ON THIS
AGENDA ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AND AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AND REPRODUCTION AT COST.
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN A CITY
MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING TO INSURE THAT REASONABLE
ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE MADE TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBILITY TO THE MEETING.
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CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:15 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
STAFF:
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Yates
Colby Crotzer
Ben Luna
Susan Mullen
Ahnawake Unger
None
Forrest Henderson
David Hunt
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Administrator
City Attorney
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved the meeting be adjourned to
Closed Session. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Crotzer and unanimously carried. (5-0)
Mayor Yates read the Closed Session statement.
The meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 5:15 p.m. and returned
to regular session at 5:55 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
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VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Yates
Mayor
Colby Crotzer
Councilmember
Ben Luna
Councilmember
Susan Mullen
Councilmember
Ahnawake Unger
Councilmember
ABSENT: None
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STAFF: Forrest Henderson
David Hunt
Rick Algert
Bill Boucher
Bridgett Davis
Don Funk
Rudy Hernandez
Dave Howell
Jeff Jones
Andrea Lueker
City Administrator
City Attorney
Harbor Director
Acting Public Works Director
City Clerk
Community Development Director
Finance Director
Police Chief
Fires Chief
Recreation & Parks Director
Jo L. Merriman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LIGHTEN UP
Ed Biaggini presented the "Lighten Up" this evening.
MAYOR'S REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Yates announced the arrival of the Coast Guard boat.
Mayor Yates announced Bill Boucher has been appointed Acting
Public Works Director.
Mayor Yates announced Andrea Lueker has been selected as the
City's Recreation & Parks Director.
Mayor Yates announced the initiative over -turning the mandate of
Measure G was filed today.
Mayor Yates announced Council added a threatened litigation
matter regarding the Mimosa Street Assessment District to the
Closed Session agenda this evening.
Mayor Yates presented letters of commendation to Dave Howell for
the Police Department's glowing report from the Grand Jury; and
also to Jeff Jones and Ezra Plumb for their heroic efforts in
their rescue attempt in the drowning incident at Morro Rock.
Mayor Yates presented Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing
advisory board members.
Councilmember Luna announced Ride -On will be providing additional
services to Morro Bay this summer.
Councilmember Mullen announced she will be attending a conference
regarding land use and zoning related to the placement of alcohol
stores in a community.
Councilmember Mullen announced a 24-hour relay fund raiser in San
Luis Obispo that will benefit alcohol abuse.
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• PUBLIC COMMENT
Ann Freeman requested Item C-2 (Review of Definition of In -Fill
Pursuant to Measure F) be considered as a public hearing item.
Linda Merrill requested Council delay making a decision on Item
C-2 (Review of Definition of In -Fill Pursuant to Measure F). She
expressed her support to Item B-2 (Discussion of Trolley
Operation and Maintenance Financing Program).
Charles Palmer publicly apologized to Mayor Yates for his actions
at previous Council meetings. Mr. Palmer shared information with
the Council on saving money on water.
Ed Biaggini advised Council on the outcome of the Tulare Farm
Show in which he represented the City of Morro Bay as a member of
the Community Promotions Committee.
Mary Phillips addressed the three minute public speaking rule.
Diana Duncan addressed Council on Item C-1 (Request from Homeless
Animal Rescue Team for Funds not Allocated) regarding HART's
request for $2,500 for the spay/neuter program.
Roger Ewing requested Council consider Item C-2 (Review of
• Definition of In -Fill Pursuant to Measure F) as a public hearing
item. He also spoke in favor of Item C-5 (Consideration of
Publication of Planning Commission Agendas).
DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Luna requested a resolution in support of State
Constitutional Amendment #34 be agendized; and a resolution in
support of zero tolerance of illegal possession of guns.
Councilmember Mullen requested an item be agendized for
discussion on the CalTrans fence in North Morro Bay. She also
requested an item be agendized for discussion on having a party
honoring the City's commission members.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council,
the following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 24,
1994
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve the minutes of January
24, 1994.
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• A-2 PROCLAMATION COMMENDING STEVE WOODWARD FOR HIS CONTRIBUTION
TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM
Mr. Henderson recommended Council adopt the Proclamation
commending Steve Woodward for his contribution to the
Neighborhood Watch Program.
A-3 PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 21-27, 1994 AS MEDIATION WEEK
Mr. Henderson recommended Council adopt the Proclamation
declaring March 21-27, 1994 as Mediation Week.
A-4 STATUS REPORT ON ACTIVITIES FOR NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICES DAY
Mr. Henderson recommended Council receive the status report on
activities for National Youth Services Day.
A-5 RESOLUTION NO. 16-94 - APPROVAL OF ASSIGNMENT FOR LEASE SITE
78-81/78W-81W
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve Resolution No. 16-94
providing for assignment of Lease Site 78-81/78W-81W to Van
Beurden Investments contingent upon City Attorney approval of
final assignment and assumption documents by June 14, 1994.
• A-6 RESOLUTION NO. 17-94 - APPROVAL OF SUBLEASE FOR LEASE SITE
67/67W
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve Resolution No. 17-94
permitting a sublease agreement on Lease Site 67/67W for
operation of a British/European import retail store.
A-7 RESOLUTION NO. 20-94 - APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF ACTING
CITY ENGINEER
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve Resolution No. 20-94
appointing North Coast Engineering, Inc., Steven J. Sylvester,
P.E., President, as Acting City Engineer.
A-8 RESOLUTION NO. 19-94 DESIGNATING FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND
TO SUPPORT THE LOAN GUARANTY OF THE FACADE PROGRAM
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve Resolution No. 19-94
designating $100,000 from the General Fund to support the loan
guaranty of the Facade Improvement Program.
A-9 RESOLUTION NO. 18-94 - 1994 WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM:
AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve Resolution No. 18-94
declaring weeds a public nuisance and potential fire hazard and
• authorize staff to proceed with the annual weed abatement
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• program; and set a public hearing for the May 9, 1994 City
Council meeting to hear comments on the program or appeals from
owners who received notice to abate their parcels.
Councilmember Luna pulled Item A-4 from the Consent Calendar;
Councilmember Mullen pulled Item A-1.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council approve the Consent
Calendar with the exception of Items A-1 and A-4. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 24,
1994
Councilmember Mullen addressed corrections to the minutes of
January 24, 1994 on page 8 asking that her comments on the Annual
Water Report be added; and corrections to page 11. She asked that
these minutes be amended and brought back to the City Council
meeting of March 28, 1994.
A-4 STATUS REPORT ON ACTIVITIES FOR NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICES DAY
Councilmember Luna asked that this report acknowledge student
achievers from Morro Bay High School and Los Osos Middle School,
• and he asked that this issue be placed on the Parks & Recreation
calendar for next year.
Mayor Yates presented the Proclamation commending Steve Woodward
for his contribution to the Neighborhood Watch Program to Mr.
Woodward.
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 DISCUSSION OF DESTINATION 2000 MISSION STATEMENT
City Administrator Forrest Henderson reviewed the memorandum
presented by the Destination 2000 Committee to the Council which
stated the Committee was unanimously satisfied with the Mission
Statement as submitted.
Mayor Yates expressed his support of the Mission Statement
submitted by the Committee.
Councilmember Crotzer stated creating new ideas as a visionary
was not included in this process.
Councilmember Luna stated the Committee knew from the start they
had the flexibility to add new ideas to the goals report. He
also expressed his support to the Mission Statement as submitted.
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• Councilmember Mullen expressed her disappointment that
sustainability will not be a part of the Destination 2000 Mission
Statement.
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved Council accept the Destination 2000
Mission Statement as proposed by the Destination 2000
Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Luna and carried with Councilmember Crotzer and
Councilmember Mullen voting no. (3-2)
B-2 DISCUSSION OF TROLLEY OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FINANCING
PROGRAM
Councilmember Luna reviewed the results of the trolley survey
distributed to local merchants. He proposed the following: 1)
contract with Ride -On to operate their double-decker bus; 2)
operate the bus for a limited number of hours on weekends only;
3) finance the bus through general fund reserves and establish
the following revenue sources to pay it back - (a) establish a
limited business license fee for all businesses along the bus
route; (b) establish a bus stop fee for hotels, restaurants, and
other businesses desiring to have the bus stop at their location;
(c) establish a token program where a business owner could
purchase tokens and offer them to their customers; and (d)
establish a reasonable ridership fee.
• Councilmember Luna introduced Mark Shaeffer, Director of Ride -On,
who stated the double-decker bus would be a special feature for
the City. Councilmember Luna added the bus will be handicap
accessible.
Mayor Yates called for a break at 6:55 p.m. to view the double-
decker bus; the meeting resumed at 7:12 p.m.
Mayor Yates stated he is concerned the double-decker bus may not
fit in Morro Bay. He said he is also concerned with the business
license fee being increased to support the trolley; Councilmember
Luna responded the increased fee will be minimal.
Councilmember Crotzer asked for clarification on question MI6 of
the survey regarding businesses paying an annual fee.
Councilmember Luna responded only the businesses along the
trolley route will pay the annual fee. Councilmember Crotzer
stated he approves of the double-decker bus; he also approves of
approaching this on a trial basis.
Councilmember Unger asked how long the trial basis would be?
Councilmember Luna responded three months with a cap of $10,000
in expenditures ($7,000 for maintenance and $3,000 for signage).
Councilmember Unger stated she supports the trial basis, however,
she would like a public hearing scheduled for public input.
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Councilmember Mullen stated she is concerned with spending
$10,000 for a trial basis when it is not clear the community
supports a trolley. Councilmember Luna responded the feedback he
received from the surveys from the business community on the
waterfront and downtown areas has been positive. Councilmember
Mullen suggested investing in the cost of sprucing up the City's
Dial -A -Ride vans and using them for this pilot program using -a
smaffer-treffep-fer-a-tr}af-basis.
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved Council endorse Councilmember Luna's
proposal and to explore other alternatives; and bring
this discussion back for public hearing at the April
11, 1994 City Council meeting. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Unger and unanimously carried. (5-0)
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 REQUEST FROM HOMELESS ANIMAL RESCUE TEAM FOR FUNDS NOT
ALLOCATED
City Administrator Forrest Henderson stated the City received a
letter in February 1994 from the Homeless Animal Rescue Team
(HART) requesting the City of Morro Bay allocate funds to assist
HART in their spay/neuter program. He said staff has declined to
send the monies for this program because the funds were not
budgeted in the current fiscal year budgetary plan. Mr.
Henderson requested the City Council provide direction to staff
regarding HART's request for unallocated funds to assist them
with this program.
Mayor Yates stated HART will pick the animals up, have them
spay/neutered, and then return them. He supports funding this
request now.
Councilmember Luna asked if Proposition 172 funds can be used for
animal control? Mr. Henderson responded those funds can only be
used for fire and police operations.
Councilmember Unger stated she supports staff's recommendation to
wait for the Fiscal Year 1994/95 budget workshops and allocate
these funds under Aid to Agencies. She said the cats should not
be returned to their originating location.
Councilmember Mullen asked for clarification on the County
spay/neuter program. Police Chief Dave Howell responded the City
pays a flat rate to the Department of Animal Regulations which
includes all services. Councilmember Mullen stated she supports
this concept with the allocation of perhaps 50% of the funds.
Councilmember Luna noted there are other projects that come up
during the fiscal year which were not budgeted originally but are
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• Councilmember Crotzer stated he supports the concept, however, he
does not see the benefit of returning the animals to the
originating location.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve the request to
allocate $2,500 to the Homeless Animal Rescue Team for
their spay/neuter program. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Crotzer.
Councilmember Mullen said she will not support this motion based
on the fact the cats will be returned to the Rock and expressed
her concern for the birds located at Morro Rock.
The motion carried with Councilmember Mullen and
Councilmember Unger voting no. (3-2)
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS. REPORTS & APPEARANCES
D-1 REQUEST TO CHANGE WATER RATE SCHEDULE AND ADJUST WATER RATES
This item was continued to the March 28, 1994 City Council
meeting.
D-2 ORDINANCE NO. 436 - REVISIONS TO MORRO BAY MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 12.08 RELATING TO TREES IN PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY
• (FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION)
Acting Public Works Director William Boucher reviewed the
revisions to Morro Bay Municipal Code Section 12.08 and
recommended City Council approve the first reading of Ordinance
No. 436, and schedule its adoption at the March 28, 1994 City
Council meeting.
Councilmember Luna stated there appears to be a contradiction
between Section 12.08.060 and Section 12.08.120 regarding
obtaining permits to remove trees. City Attorney David Hunt
recommended changing the sentence structure to make it more
clear.
Councilmember Unger asked for clarification regarding trees on
public right-of-way which encroach onto private property. Mr.
Boucher responded the City is responsible for trees outside the
drip -line.
Councilmember Mullen asked for clarification on the Streets and
Trees Committee's responsibility regarding the master tree list.
Mr. Boucher responded the Streets and Trees Committee, as an
advisory board, is not in a position of legislative jurisdiction;
the Planning Commission and City Council are the only two
appropriate legislative bodies to make such determinations.
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• Mayor Yates asked what is the justification of Item #2 in the
ordinance: "this lack of protection is a contributing factor to
the unwarranted removal of a number of mature trees in said
rights -of -way". Mr. Boucher responded when there is no
established criteria, it is difficult to say if a particular tree
is warranted for removal.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Roger Ewing stated he hopes Council approves the proposed concept
of this ordinance.
Mary Phillips asked Council to clarify off-street parking vs.
right-of-way. She notified Council of dangerous tree limbs.
Linda Merrill urged Council to approve this ordinance.
Ann Freeman stated if this ordinance is approved, she hopes the
City's code enforcement will be in affect.
Hugo Hampp stated he would prefer not to have to obtain a permit
to trim shrubs he has planted on City right-of-way.
Jo L. Merriman stated his concern of too many trees in Morro Bay
and the risk of fire.
• Councilmember Crotzer stated it is time the City address this
issue and he is pleased with the Ordinance. Councilmember Crotzer
stated this Ordinance will provide for enough trees in the public
right-of-way so that the City can pride itself as being a "Tree
City USA" and a habitat for a more positive lifestyle for humans
and other species.
Councilmember Mullen stated the public education program is
essential to accomplish what is proposed in this Ordinance; she
supports its approval.
Mayor Yates expressed concern this. might limit a person wishing
to develop their lot. Mr. Boucher responded each case would be
considered on a separate basis. Councilmember Crotzer recommended
this be reviewed during the architectural planning stage of a
project.
Mayor Yates stated he is supportive of the concept of this
Ordinance except for finding #2 and recommended deleting the word
"unwarranted" from finding #2; Council concurred.
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• MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved to have Ordinance No. 436
read by title and number with the amendment in the
sentence structure of Sections 12.08.060 and Section
12.08.120; and the amendment to finding #2 deleting the
word "unwarranted". The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Unger and unanimously carried. (5-0)
City Administrator Forrest Henderson read Ordinance No. 436 by
title and number.
MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved Council approve Ordinance
No. 436 for introduction. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried. (5-0)
Mayor Yates called for a break at 8:52 p.m.; the meeting resumed
at 9:08 p.m.
D-3 REVIEW OF MOBILEHOME RENT CONTROL ORDINANCE ANNUAL REPORT
City Administrator Forrest Henderson reviewed the Mobilehome Rent
Control Ordinance annual report. He recommended Council receive
this report and direct staff as to any policy changes Council
wishes to have addressed.
Councilmember Luna asked if Council is the acting Rent Review
• Board in place of an established board? Mr. Henderson responded
the Council is currently acting as an appeals board until a Rent
Review Board is established.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Hugo Hampp expressed concern with the possible conflict of filing
an appeal and serving on the Board.
Mary Phillips addressed a concern with the sale of a mobilehome
and Proposition 13 tax compensation.
Dale Patterson, Bay Pines Trailer Park, stated the cost of
allowed rent increases is minimal.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
Councilmember Crotzer stated Council should consider Mr. Hampp's
concern of a park owner serving on the Board and not allowing
that park owner to appeal.
Councilmember Mullen stated the Ordinance should be amended
naming Council as the Rent Review Board. She supports appointing
an alternate consisting of a park owner and park tenant.
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• The consensus of Council is to support the amendments stated by
Councilmember Mullen above; and directed staff to amend the
Ordinance and return it for public hearing.
C-2 REVIEW OF DEFINITION OF "IN -FILL" PURSUANT TO MEASURE F
Community Development Director Don Funk reviewed the definition
of "infill" as it relates to Measure "F" and the retrofit
program. He stated there is a stipulation prohibiting the
reconsideration of the definition of "infill" until after the
City has either obtained new water sources or implemented the
Water Management Plan.
Mayor Yates stated public hearings will be scheduled for
discussion on the definition of "infill" after the Coastal
Commission approves the Water Management Plan.
Councilmember Luna stated this should be reviewed by the Planning
Commission before the Council reviews it as a public hearing.
Councilmember Unger stated before considering the definition of
"infill", a source of water is needed, the Water Management Plan
needs to be approved, and the Local Coastal Plan needs to be
amended
IS Councilmember Mullen stated when the citizens voted for Measure
"F" they wanted to fill in the City first before any new
subdivisions were approved, as well as have new sources of water
available and operational. She said she supports the Planning
Commission reviewing this definition before it comes back to
Council for public hearing.
Councilmember Crotzer stated no step should be taken before the
Coastal Commission approves the Water Management Plan.
Mayor Yates stated he is prepared to discuss this issue after
Coastal Commission approval of the Water Management Plan.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council refer this to the
Planning Commission for consideration after the Water
Management Plan has been approved by the Coastal
Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Crotzer and carried with Mayor Yates voting no. (4-1)
C-3 PRESENTATION OF FISCAL YEAR 1992/93 AUDIT REPORT
This item was continued to the March 28, 1994 City Council
meeting.
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• C-4 DISCUSSION OF TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX AS IT RELATES TO
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS
Councilmember Mullen reviewed the request of Hugo Hampp that RV
Parks should be exempt from paying Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)
since the State and County parks are not required to pay such a
tax.
The consensus of the Council was to maintain the existing policy
on collecting TOT from RV Parks.
Councilmember Luna requested the City Administrator draft a
letter to State Assembly and Senate regarding collecting TOT from
State Parks.
No action was taken on this item.
C-5 CONSIDERATION OF PUBLICATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDAS
IN NEWSPAPER
Community Development Director Don Funk reviewed the proposed
publication of Planning Commission agendas in the newspaper.
The consensus of the Council was in support of this concept; and
to include the publication in the upcoming budget.
• MOTION: Mayor Yates moved Council make a statement of support
to advertise Planning Commission agendas in the
newspaper; such advertisement to be of reasonable size;
and to research the cost and include it in the upcoming
budget. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger
and unanimously carried. (5-0)
C-6 APPROVAL OF CITY WASTE DIVERSION POLICY AND RECYCLED
MATERIALS CONTENT PURCHASING POLICY
Public Works Administrative Assistant Mike Upton reviewed the
City Waste Diversion Policy and Recycled Products Purchasing
Policy. He recommended Council approve Resolution No. 08-94
approving this policy.
Councilmember Mullen stated she would like sustainability to be
included in this policy; and would like an annual report on
recycled items purchased by the City.
The consensus of the Council was in support of this policy.
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F. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
Recorded by:
Bridgett Davis
City Clerk
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• NOT = C E O F S PEC 2 AL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the Morro Bay
City Council, and all Advisory Board Members, is hereby called to
be held on Tuesday, March 8, 1994, at 6:00 p.m. in the Morro Bay
Community Center Studio Room, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay,
California, to review amendments to the Brown Act which will take
effect 01 April 1994.
DATED:
�WILLIAM YATES, M or
City of Morro Ba California
• NOT 2 C E O F SPEC = AL MEET = NG
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Morro Bay Municipal Code
Ad -Hoc Committee will be meeting on Thursday, March 3, 1994;
Thursday, March 10, 1994; Thursday, March 17, 1994; Thursday,
March 24, 1994; and Thursday, March 31, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. in
the Morro Bay City Hall Conference Room, 595 Harbor Street,
Morro Bay, California to discuss and review the Morro Bay
Municipal Codes.
DATED: March 1, 1994
Bridgett Davis, City Clerk
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City of Morro Bay, California
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City Of Morro Bay
City Council Agenda
Mission Statement
The City of Morro Bay is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the quality of life
which we all enjoy. We are committed to this purpose and will provide a level of municipal
service consistent and responsive to our public and its needs.
CLOSED SESSION - FEBRUARY 28, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:15 P.M.
595 HARBOR ST., MORRO BAY, CA
E-1 GOVERNMENT CODE 454956 9(A)PENDING LITIGATION
♦ GUIDI V. CITY OF MORRO BAY, W.C.A.B. CASE NO. GRO 7520
E-2 GOVERNMENT CODE 454957.6. LABOR RELATIONS
♦ DISCUSSIONS WITH CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE IN LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
REGARDING EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 28, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
209 SURF ST., MORRO BAY, CA
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
•PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - VFW POST 11097
LIGHTEN UP
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - Members of the audience wishing to address the
Council on City business matters (other than Public Hearings items
under Section D) may do so at this time. When recognized by the
Mayor, please come forward to the podium and state your name and
address for the record. Comments should be limited to three minutes.
COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the
following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF JANUARY 10, 1994
A-2 WATER SUPPLY STATUS REPORT
A-3 STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS - JANUARY 1994
A-4 EXPENDITURE REPORT - JANUARY 1994
A-5 APPROVAL OF PROPOSED DATES FOR LONG-TERM BUDGET WORKSHOP
.10 A-6 RESOLUTION NO. 15-94: APPROVAL OF CHANGE IN BY-LAWS FOR THE WATER
ADVISORY BOARD TO ESTABLISH EVENING MEETINGS
• A-7 RESOLUTION NO. 14-94: ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER OF DEDICATION; PM MBAL
92-016 - ATASCADERO ROAD
A-8 RESOLUTION NO. 12-94: APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO LEASE
AGREEMENT FOR LEASE SITE 96-96W (945 EMBARCADERO)
A-9 RESOLUTION NO. 13-94: APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE SITE 96-96W
A-10 RESOLUTION NO. 11-94: ESTABLISHING CITY POLICY FOR FUTURE
ADMINISTRATION OF THE ANCHOR MEMORIAL PARK FISHERMEN'S MEMORIAL
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
B-2 ORDINANCE NO. 435 - PROPOSED MODIFICATION OF MORRO BAY MUNICIPAL
CODE SECTION 13.20.080(B) CHANGING THE WATER EQUIVALENCY UNIT
CREDITS TO JANUARY 1977 (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 DISCUSSION ON COUNTY -NET COMPUTER BULLETIN BOARD
C-2 CONSIDERATION OF PUBLICATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDAS IN
NEWSPAPER
• C-3 RESOLUTION 08-94: APPROVAL OF CITY WASTE DIVERSION POLICY AND
RECYCLED MATERIALS CONTENT PURCHASING POLICY
C-4 CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDED MEETING AGENDA, DATE AND TIME FOR
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION MEETING (MARCH
1994)
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS. REPORTS & APPEARANCES
D-1 APPROVAL OF DESTINATION 2000 REPORT
D-2 CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF PROPOSED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT TO FORM
REGIONAL INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
D-3 RESOLUTION NO. 07-94: ADOPTION OF A WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN -
AMENDMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF LOCAL COASTAL PLAN (LCP/GPA 02-
93) - CONTINUED HEARING
D-4 REQUEST TO CHANGE WATER RATE SCHEDULE AND ADJUST WATER RATES
D-5 REVIEW OF MOBILEHOME RENT CONTROL ORDINANCE ANNUAL REPORT
F. ADJOURNMENT
COPIES OF STAFF REPORTS OR OTHER PUBLIC DOCUMENTATION
RELATING TO EACH ITEM OF BUSINESS REFERRED TO ON THIS
AGENDA ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AND
AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AND REPRODUCTION AT
COST.
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CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:15 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 5:20 p.m.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
STAFF:
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Yates
Colby Crotzer
Ben Luna
Susan Mullen
Ahnawake Unger
None
Forrest Henderson
David Hunt
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Administrator
City Attorney
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved the meeting be adjourned to
Closed Session. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Crotzer and unanimously carried. (5-0)
Mayor Yates read the Closed Session statement.
The meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 5:20 p.m. and returned
to regular session at 6:00 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Mullen and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
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VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
• ABSENT:
Mayor Yates
Colby Crotzer
Ben Luna
Susan Mullen
Ahnawake Unger
None
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
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STAFF: Forrest Henderson
David Hunt
Bridgett Davis
City Administrator
City Attorney
City Clerk
Jo L. Merriman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LIGHTEN UP
Roger Ewing presented the "Lighten Up" joke for this evening.
MAYOR'S REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Yates made a presentation to Eric Tomack for his heroic
actions in the rescue efforts of the drowning victim at
Atascadero Beach. Mayor Yates also commended Jim Kroll for his
efforts in the rescue efforts.
Mayor Yates announced Council added a Personnel matter to the
Closed Session agenda by 4/5 vote.
Mayor Yates announced he will be meeting with Congressman
Huffington and the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard in
Washington, D.C. on Thursday to work on pre -lobbying efforts on
the harbor entrance improvement project. Councilmember Crotzer
asked Mayor Yates if he needs Council support to accomplish the
funding for this trip? Mayor Yates responded it will be funded
through the Harbor Contingency Fund; Council supported the
funding for this trip.
Mayor Yates announced a letter was received from the San Luis
Obispo County Grand Jury commending the City's Police Department.
Mayor Yates announced Payless will be holding their ground
breaking ceremonies on Wednesday, March 3, 1994.
Mayor Yates announced Planning Commissioner Charles Reasor will
be replacing Janice Peters' position on the Redevelopment Task
Force.
Councilmember Mullen announced the Board of Supervisors recently
formed an Economic Development Committee. The Committee is
requesting Community Block Grant Funds to form a community
development corporation which could help recruit new business to
the entire county. She said the Board of Supervisors will be
meeting on this concept tomorrow and encouraged the public to
support this item.
Councilmember Luna announced the trolley survey has been sent to
the businesses in the community and the responses have been
positive.
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• Councilmember Luna asked for community support for implementing
the Morro Bay Chapter of the Gang Task Force.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jim Wood addressed Council regarding vessels out at sea and the
danger involved.
Jo L. Merriman stated VFW 11087 will be honoring the City's
reserve fire fighters on March 15, 1994 and invited the Council
and City officials to attend.
Charles Palmer stated on February 11, 1994 he requested in
writing fifteen minutes of agenda time regarding water rates; he
received a response stating he would be allowed ten minutes of
agenda time. Mr. Palmer asked Council allow him to discuss the
flaws in staff's proposal on water rates without time
restrictions.
Roger Ewing addressed Item C-2 and stated he supports the
publication of the Planning Commission agendas.
Mayor Yates called for a break at 6:40 p.m.; the meeting resumed
at 6:53 p.m.
• DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Luna requested an Unfinished Business item be
agendized to discuss the trolley proposal.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council,
the following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF JANUARY 10.
1994
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve the minutes of January
10, 1994.
A-2 WATER SUPPLY STATUS REPORT
Mr. Henderson recommended Council accept the report for file.
A-3 STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS - JANUARY 1994
Mr. Henderson recommended Council accept the report for file.
A-4 EXPENDITURE REPORT - JANUARY 1994
• Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve the report.
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•
A-5 APPROVAL OF PROPOSED DATES FOR LONG-TERM BUDGET WORKSHOP
Mr. Henderson recommended Council pull this item for discussion.
A-6 RESOLUTION NO. 15-94: APPROVAL OF CHANGE IN BY-LAWS FOR THE
WATER ADVISORY BOARD TO ESTABLISH EVENING MEETINGS
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve Resolution No. 15-94
approving the by-law amendment to establish evening Water
Advisory Board meetings.
A-7 RESOLUTION NO, 14-94: ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER OF DEDICATION: PM
MBAL 92-016 - ATASCADERO ROAD
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve Resolution No. 14-94
accepting the Offer of Dedication of Street right-of-way on
Atascadero Road as shown on Parcel Map MBAL 92-016.
A-8 RESOLUTION NO, 12-94: APPROVING THIRD AMENDMENT TO LEASE
AGREEMENT FOR LEASE SITE 96-96W (945 EMBARCADERO)
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve Resolution No. 12-94
authorizing execution of amendment #3 to the lease agreement for
• Lease Site 96/96W.
A-9 RESOLUTION NO, 13-94: APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE SITE 96-
26W
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve Resolution No. 13-94
consenting to assignment of Lease Site 96/96W from Al Hall to
Larry and Ursula Davis.
A-10 RESOLUTION NO. 11-94: ESTABLISHING CITY POLICY FOR FUTURE
ADMINISTRATION OF THE ANCHOR MEMORIAL PARK FISHERMEN'S
MEMORIAL
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve Resolution No. 11-94
establishing City policy for future administration of the Anchor
Memorial Park Fishermen's Memorial.
Councilmember Luna pulled Item A-2 from the agenda; Mayor Yates
pulled Item A-1.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve the Consent
Calendar with the exception of Items A-1, A-2 and A-5.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
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• A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF JANUARY 10,
1994
Mayor Yates stated that under Mayor's Reports regarding a vote in
abstention when a conflict is not present is considered a vote in
the affirmative. City Administrator Forrest Henderson clarified
a vote in abstention when there is no conflict is a vote with the
majority.
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved to approve the minutes of January 10,
1994. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger
and unanimously carried. (5-0)
A-2 WATER SUPPLY STATUS REPORT
Councilmember Luna asked staff if the rainfall totals continue to
decline, will there be a need to turn on the desalination plant
this summer? Public Works Director Jon Crawford responded he is
prepared to turn the plant on if needed.
Councilmember Mullen stated she would like to see the per capita
consumption of water reported in the status report.
A-5 APPROVAL OF PROPOSED DATES FOR LONG-TERM BUDGET WORKSHOP
• City Administrator Forrest Henderson stated March 22, 1994 is the
preferred date to hold a long-term budget workshop; Council
concurred.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council schedule the long-term
budget workshop for March 22, 1994. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Unger and unanimously
carried. (5-0)
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Community Development Director Don Funk reviewed the proposed
Facade Improvement Program stating the program will provide low
interest rate loans for facade improvement which will beautify
and upgrade the appearance of commercial buildings in Morro Bay.
Mr. Funk recommended the following: Council authorize the City
Administrator to enter into an agreement with Mid State Bank to
provide loans for facade improvements; adopt as boundaries for
the Facade Improvement Program those areas described as C-1, C-2,
C-VS and MCR; and authorize staff to work with and provide
limited materials to Cal Poly in preparing facade and streetscape
improvement ideas.
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• Mayor Yates asked for clarification on the boundaries that will
be included in this program. Mr. Funk responded the downtown
area and some properties on Quintana Road and Main Street.
Councilmember Unger asked if local builders can be contracted for
the work involved in this program? City Attorney David Hunt
responded there is concern of Interstate Commerce and
discrimination issues if it is limited to local builders.
Councilmember Luna stated he would like preference be made to the
downtown area.
Councilmember Crotzer asked what happens if a loan is defaulted?
Mr. Funk responded the money put up by the City is the guarantee
on the loans; however, Mid State Bank will be reviewing each
application to insure the loan will be paid back. City Attorney
David Hunt stated most guarantees require the first demand be
made upon the debtor, and when the debtor fails, the bank goes to
the guarantor which is the City in this situation. He said the
City's guarantee should include that the debtor is also obligated
to the City to make good any debt the City has to pay.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council authorize the City
Administrator to enter into an agreement with Mid State
• Bank to provide loans for facade improvements as
described in the letter from Mid State Bank dated
February 7, 1994; adopt as boundaries for the Facade
Improvement Program those areas described as C-1, C-2,
C-VS and MCR; and authorize staff to work with and
provide limited materials to Cal Poly in preparing
facade and streetscape improvement ideas. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Luna and unanimously
carried. (5-0)
B-2 ORDINANCE NO. 435 - PROPOSED MODIFICATION OF MORRO BAY
.W'YICIPAL CODE• • •:• �� _� : a.
EQUIVALENCY UNIT CREDITS TO JANUARY li�-(sicomp READING AND
••� •
City Administrator Forrest Henderson introduced Ordinance No. 435
for second reading and adoption.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Ordinance No. 435 be read by
title and number. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Mullen and unanimously carried. (5-0)
Mr. Henderson read Ordinance No. 435 by title and number.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved to adopt Ordinance No. 435.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Mullen and
• unanimously carried. (5-0)
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• C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 DISCUSSION ON COUNTY -NET COMPUTER BULLETIN BOARD
Mayor Yates stated SLONET is a community access computer system
that can make the City's information more accessible to the
public. He introduced Phil Wagner, coordinator of SLONET, who
made a presentation on the system.
Councilmember Crotzer asked what type of computer is needed to
access this program? Mr. Wagner stated a computer with a modem
can access this program. Councilmember Crotzer asked what
legislative bodies are using this program? Mr. Wagner responded
the City and County of San Luis Obispo.
Councilmember Mullen expressed her support to the program. She
asked what the time frame is to access the program, and how does
a citizen get access to the program? Mr. Wagner responded they
hope to be on-line by mid -April. He stated access will be
available in public areas (i.e. library, community center, etc.)
which will be free to users. Councilmember Mullen asked for
clarification on the $20 user fee. Mr. Wagner responded there
will be a $20 monthly fee for each department that participates.
• Councilmember Luna asked about computer viruses? Mr. Wagner
responded they cannot guarantee there will be no viruses.
Councilmember Luna asked how long will to take to implement the
program? Mr. Wagner responded approximately two weeks.
City Administrator Forrest Henderson recommended staff address
the implementation of this program in the long-term budget
workshop along with the upgrading of the City's internal computer
system. Councilmembers Luna and Unger agreed with Mr.
Henderson's recommendation.
Mr. Wagner stated SLONET will provide training at no cost to the
City.
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved to take the agenda out of order and
place Items C-2, C-3, and C-4 after the public
hearings. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Luna and unanimously carried. (5-0)
F111. PUBLIC HEARIVGS. REPORTS:.
D-1 APPROVAL OF DESTINATION 2000 REPORT I
City Administrator Forrest Henderson stated the Destination 2000
Committee has finalized the goals report after reviewing all of
the suggestions and comments obtained over the last six months.
• He said the Destination 2000 Committee would like the City
Council to adopt the new mission statement; accept the report as
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• submitted; endorse the nine major goal statements; and instruct
the City Administrator to report to the City Council each January
regarding progress on the implementation of the Destination 2000
goals. Mr. Henderson introduced Ric Deschler, Chairman of the
Committee, who approached Council to answer questions.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment; there were no
comments and Mayor Yates closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Mullen noted amendments to the following sections
in the report: Protect Natural Resources and Overall Environment
(F) to read "Aggressively seek enforcement of air and water
quality standards"; and Provide a Viable Working and
Environmentally Sensitive Harbor and Waterfront (E) to read
"Construct additional Marine Sanitation Disposal pumpout
stations"; (F) to read "Coordinate with other agencies that have
jurisdiction in harbor and bay areas; and (J) to read "Advocate
periodic dredging of the state park marina".
Councilmember Luna made the following recommendations to the
report: review report with all City employees; consider a second
phase after adoption to develop strategies of implementation;
identify departmental responsibilities; draft a policy statement
to guarantee follow-up annually; and establish a permanent
• Economic Advisory Commission and/or Economic Development
Coordinator immediately. Councilmember Luna stated he would like
department heads to identify goals in progress and address
priority of goals.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved to accept the Destination
2000 goals report as amended. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried. (5-0)
Councilmember Crotzer stated efforts should be made to draft a
"smoke -free" ordinance for the City. Mayor Yates and
Councilmember Unger objected to this request. Councilmember
Crotzer stated his primary objective is to bring this request
forward as a Future Agenda Item to promote public input.
Councilmember Mullen and Councilmember Crotzer stated they would
like to include "sustainability" in the mission statement. Mayor
Yates and Councilmember Luna objected stating Council should
uphold the Committee's proposed mission statement.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved to adopt the Destination 2000
goals report mission statement. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Luna.
Councilmember Mullen stated she will vote against this based on
the Council's unwillingness to include the word "sustainability".
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Councilmember Luna stated in the interest of reaching consensus,
he would support having the Destination 2000 Committee review
adding sustainability to the mission statement and return to the
Council; Councilmember Unger agreed.
Councilmember Unger withdrew her motion, and
Councilmember Luna withdrew his second.
MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved to continue the Destination
2000 goals report mission statement to the March 14,
1994 City Council meeting. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Mullen and unanimously carried. (5-0)
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved to endorse the nine major goal
statements in the Destination 2000 goals report. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved to instruct the City
Administrator to report to the City Council in the
month of August each year with an update on the
progress of the implementation of the Destination 2000
goals. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger
and unanimously carried. (5-0)
Mayor Yates called for a break at 8:20 p.m.; the meeting resumed
at 8:40 p.m.
D-2 CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF PROPOSED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT TO
FORM REGIONAL INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
Public Works Administrative Assistant, Mike Upton, reviewed the
proposed Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) to form a Regional
Integrated Waste Management Authority. Mr. Upton stated the
City's Franchise Advisory Board recommended Council conceptually
approve the document as submitted.
San Luis Obispo Council of Governments Solid Waste Program
Manager, Steve Devencenzi, made a brief presentation on the
proposed JPA.
Councilmember Luna asked if there are any structural methods to
insure staff limitations? Mr. Devencenzi responded the purpose
statement of the draft JPA specifically references minimizing
staff. He said the practice within the county is that these
services are provided by the private sector through franchise
agreements with local government, which he suspects will not
change.
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• Councilmember Luna asked for clarification on the indemnification
of the JPA and individual cities. Mr. Devencenzi stated the
authority will be responsible for meeting state requirements and
jurisdictions will be responsible for meeting their individual
requirements.
Councilmember Mullen clarified the Solid Waste Task Force is
addressing the liability issue.
Councilmember Luna stated Section 7.4(B) is not consistent with
Section 7.6.
Councilmember Luna asked what costs Morro Bay will be incurring?
Mr. Devencenzi stated the Waste Management Authority will fund
all of the programs through tipping fees and there will be no
direct impact to the City's General Fund.
Councilmember Mullen stated the Integrated Waste Management Board
will be discussing budgetary issues and a representative from the
Board will report to Council on the proposed expenditures.
Councilmember Luna asked if the landfills currently in existence
have composting programs? Mr. Devencenzi responded the landfills
have greenways where compost is placed in a separate pile. He
• said the City controls the flow of its waste and dictates where
the hauler delivers its waste.
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City Attorney David Hunt reviewed the following sections of the
proposed agreement which were addressed by Council: Section 3.2
gives the responsibility for accomplishing the goals of the state
act; Section 5.2 is the comprehensive statement of powers that
are being given by Council to the Authority; Section 5.4 states
no City can take action that is inconsistent with the previous
actions by the Authority; and Section 12 states members are to
indemnify the Authority. Mr. Hunt stated he is concerned with
the language of Section 12 because if a city fails to meet their
goal, are the other member cities responsible to pay for that
failure? Mr. Hunt addressed Section 14 which addresses
amendments including termination and stated there are no
limitations as it is presently written.
Mr. Devencenzi stated he would discuss these concerns with the
anther-af-tre-agreement-, Ray Biering, and consult with Mr. Hunt
on amendments that may be needed to resolve these concerns.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Mary Phillips stated she does not create enough garbage to
require service.
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• John Lemons cautioned Council on the formation of a management
board due to lack of local control. He said the City should have
veto power on decisions made by the Board.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
Councilmember Luna stated concerns with the agreement which
include the voting procedures, liability insurance, flow of
power, and funding mechanism.
Councilmember Luna asked if hiring employees will require
approval from all members in the JPA? Mr. Devencenzi responded
it will require approval within a budget that the governing board
establishes.
Councilmember Mullen clarified once the agreement has been
reviewed and amended, it will return to Council for final
approval.
Councilmember Luna stated he will approve the agreement since it
will be coming back to Council for final action.
Councilmember Crotzer stated Council could give conceptual
approval and still have an opportunity to withdraw based on
• Section 13.2 of the agreement.
Councilmember Mullen stated the Solid Waste Task Force sub-
committee reviewed all possible permutations for voting and found
the current way of having the Board established is the most
protective of the rights of the small cities in the county.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved for conceptual approval to
include comments from the City Attorney regarding
indemnification, liability insurance, flow of power,
and amendments including termination. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Crotzer and carried with
Councilmember Unger voting no. (4-1)
Public Works Director Jon Crawford reviewed the amendments made
by Council at the February 14, 1994 City Council meeting to
Resolution No. 07-94, the Water Management Plan, and Foreword.
He recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 07-94, as well as the
Water Management Plan thereby amending the City's Local Coastal
Plan, and direct staff to forward the approved Plan to the
Coastal Commission for their review and approval.
• Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
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Ned Rogoway stated this document requires provisional approval by
the Coastal Commission based on the Coastal Act. He said the
proposed document is not supported by any documentation which is
not consistent with the provisions of the General Plan which must
contain a statement of development policies. Mr. Rogoway stated
there has not been an environmental review of this document nor
of the Boyle document which is required by law. He said CEQA
states certification of an Local Coastal Plan is required in
order to qualify this document.
Mary Phillips addressed the dangers of desalinated water.
Linda Merrill asked if the State Water Plan Update is a draft
document and will it be sent to the Coastal Commission? Mayor
Yates responded it depends on when the update is circulated.
Frank St. Denis addressed amendments made to the Water Management
Plan, and stated the preferred list of water options in the
Foreword ignores the will of the people.
Warren Dorn stated the City funded the Sewer Treatment Plant
through grants which did not put a burden on the tax payers in
the community. He encouraged Council emphasize improvements that
can be funded and financed through grants.
• John Lemons stated the Water Management Plan does not address the
long-term water needs for the citizens of Morro Bay.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
Councilmember Luna stated this plan is a result of compromise and
hard work and he supports its approval. He said Measure G is
intact with the plan.
Councilmember Unger stated she does not support adoption of this
plan. She addressed concerns with the data included in the plan
and said it is difficult to understand. Councilmember Unger read
for the record the fifth paragraph of the Foreword as follows:
"Other projects such as Toro Creek and Coastal Streams Diversion
were studied and ultimately deemed not feasible because of lack
of storage facilities, lack of specific water rights and
landowner opposition. Building of a dam on San Bernardo Creek
was also studied and deemed not feasible due to cost and
potential litigation from landowners in the area". Councilmember
Unger stated this paragraph is not only unnecessary but untrue
and asked that it be removed from the Foreword.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council remove the fifth
paragraph of the Foreword.
. The motion died for lack of a second.
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• Councilmember Mullen stated she has written numerous pages of
comments in hopes the document would be altered. She said she
believes the City needs to write its own concise document that
can be read by the public and easily understood what direction
the City is headed. Councilmember Mullen stated to provide
affordable water to the City, groundwater should be conserved.
She said the City can still pursue reclamation programs through
grants which is a sustainable approach. Councilmember Mullen
stated using the desalination plant as a back-up to State Water
is a prudent decision and the City should maintain local control
on this decision. She said the Nacimiento Project is in the
early planning stage, and the City has opportunities along the
way to continue participation in this project. If Los Osos
chooses to participate in the Nacimiento Project, the cost of the
Chorro Pipeline could be reduced for the City. Councilmember
Mullen stated her support of the Water Management Plan.
Councilmember Crotzer stated this is a consensus plan which will
provide water for build -out. He said he strongly supports the
adoption of this plan.
Mayor Yates stated he supports the plan and expressed he will
maintain a neutral position to State Water.
• Councilmember Mullen stated the Nacimiento Water Project should
be added to the last page of the Foreword. She addressed
editorial amendments in the application with the SWRCB changing
the wording "have requested" to "request". She also recommended
changing all references in the General Plan and Local Coastal
Plan of 160 gpcd to 130 gpcd average personal water usage. Mr.
Hunt recommended not making the amendment to the average personal
water use because it is referenced multiple times in those
documents and require too many changes. He said by placing our
desire to use 130 gpcd average water use in the plan, we have
essentially made the above -referenced changes.
Community Development Director Don Funk referred to the CEQA
determination stating the Public Resources Code stipulates that
local jurisdictions are not responsible for the CEQA
determination with Local Coastal Plan amendments, and the Coastal
Commission is deemed the responsible agency in this situation.
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MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council adopt Resolution No.
07-94; adopt the Water Management Plan as amended
thereby amending the City's Local Coastal Plan; and
direct staff to proceed with the forwarding of the
approved plan to the Coastal Commission for their
review and ultimate approval. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Crotzer and carried with Councilmember
Unger voting no. (4-1)
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Mayor Yates called for a break at 10:45 p.m.; the meeting resumed
at 10:55 p.m.
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved Council continue the remaining agenda
to the March 14, 1994 City Council meeting. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Mullen and unanimously
carried. (5-0)
C-2 CONSIDERATION OF PUBLICATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDAS
IN NEWSPAPER
This item was continued to the March 14, 1994 City Council
meeting.
C-3 RESOLUTION 08-94• APPROVAL OF CITY WASTE DIVERSION POLICY
AND RECYCLED MATERIALS CONTENT PURCHASING POLICY
This item was continued to the March 14, 1994 City Council
meeting.
• This item was continued to the March 14, 1994 City Council
meeting.
D-4 REQUEST TO CHANGR_WATER-RATE SCHEDULE AND ADJUST WATE
This item was continued to the March 14, 1994 City Council
meeting.
D-5 REVIEW OF MOBILEHOME RENT CONTROL ORDINANCE ANNUAL REPORT
This item was continued to the March 14, 1994 City Council
meeting.
F. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved the meeting be adjourned to
Closed Session. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Mullen and unanimously carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
Recorded by:
Bridgett Davis
City Clerk
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City Of Morro Bay
City Council Agenda
Mission Statement
The City of Morro Bay is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the quality of life
which we all enjoy. We are committed to this purpose and will provide a level of municipal
service consistent and responsive to our public and its needs.
CLOSED SESSION - FEBRUARY 14, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:15 P.M.
595 HARBOR ST., MORRO BAY, CA
E-1 GOVERNMENT CODE 454956 9(A)PENDING LITIGATION
♦ STATUS REPORT ON ALL PENDING LITIGATION
E-2 GOVERNMENT CODE 654956 9(C)INITIATION OF LITIGATION
♦ EXAMINE ISSUES RELATED TO "SPICE" AND SONIC CABLE; AND THREE
DELINQUENT LEASE SITES FOR POSSIBLE INITIATION OF UNLAWFUL DETAINER
ACTIONS
E-3 GOVERNMENT CODE 454957 6, LABOR RELATIONS
♦ DISCUSSIONS WITH CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE IN LABOR NEGOTIATIONS REGARDING
FUTURE NEGOTIATIONS
E-4 GOVERNMENT CODE §54956 8,_REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
INSTRUCTING CITY'S REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR REGARDING THE PRICE AND
TERMS OF PAYMENT FOR THE PURCHASE, SALE, EXCHANGE, OR LEASE OF REAL
PROPERTY
E-5 GOVERNMENT CODE §54957, PERSONNEL
♦ DISCUSSIONS REGARDING CITY ATTORNEY PERFORMANCE AND TIME
REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 14, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
209 SURF ST., MORRO BAY, CA
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - VFW POST 11097
LIGHTEN UP
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - Members of the audience wishing to address the
Council on City business matters (other than Public Hearings items under
Section D) may do so at this time. When recognized by the Mayor, please
come forward to the podium and state your name and address for the record.
Comments should be limited to three minutes.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Onless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the
following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 8, 1993,
NOVEMBER 22, 1993, AND DECEMBER 13, 1993
A-2 RESOLUTION NO. 10-94: SUPPORTING CALPAW '94 LEGISLATION
A-3 PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 12, 1994 AS ARBOR DAY
A-4 STATUS REPORT ON 1993 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BUILDING
PERMITS
A-5 REJECTION OF CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - SCOTT
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 SET DATE TO INTERVIEW APPLICANTS FOR ADVISORY BOARDS
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 FISCAL YEAR 1993/94 MID -YEAR BUDGET REVIEW
C-2 APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR SALES TAX AUDIT AND INFORMATION SERVICES
• WITH HINDERLITER, DELLAMAS AND ASSOCIATES - (PULLED)
C-3 RESOLUTION NO. 09-94: APPROVAL OF EMERGENCY VEHICLE REPLACEMENT
C-4 DISCUSSION OF MORRO BAY CITY FACILITY USE POLICY
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS REPORTS & APPEARANCES
D-1 DISCUSSION OF SONIC CABLE TELEVISION'S NEW SPICE CHANNEL AND RELATED
COMPLAINTS REGARDING INADEQUATELY SCRAMBLED VIDEO AND AUDIO SIGNALS
D-2 RESOLUTION NO. 07-94: ADOPTION OF A WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN - AMENDMENT
AND IMPLEMENTATION OF LOCAL COASTAL PLAN (LCP/GPA 02-93) - CONTINUED
HEARING
D-3 ORDINANCE NO. 435: PROPOSED MODIFICATION OF MORRO BAY MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 13.20.080(B) CHANGING THE WATER EQUIVALENCY UNIT CREDITS TO
JANUARY 1977 (FIRST READING/INTRODUCTION)
D-4 1993 WEED ABATEMENT APPEALS TO CHARGES
F. ADJOURNMENT
COPIES OF STAFF REPORTS OR OTHER PUBLIC DOCUMENTATION
RELATING TO EACH ITEM OF BUSINESS REFERRED TO ON THIS
AGENDA ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AND
• AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AND REPRODUCTION AT
COST.
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CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:15 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 5:19 p.m.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
STAFF:
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Yates
Colby Crotzer
Ben Luna
Susan Mullen
Ahnawake Unger
None
Forrest Henderson
David Hunt
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Administrator
City Attorney
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved the meeting be adjourned to
Closed Session. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried. (5-0)
Mayor Yates read the Closed Session statement.
• The meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 5:19 p.m. and returned
to regular session at 5:57 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved the meeting be adjourned. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 5:57 p.m.
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VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Yates
Mayor
Colby Crotzer
Councilmember
Ben Luna
Councilmember
Susan Mullen
Councilmember
Ahnawake Unger
Councilmember
ABSENT: None
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STAFF: Forrest Henderson
David Hunt
Jon Crawford
Bridgett Davis
Don Funk
Rudy Hernandez
Jeff Jones
Andrea Lueker
Michael Upton
City Administrator
City Attorney
Public Works Director
City Clerk
Community Development Director
Finance Director
Fire Chief
Int. Rec. & Parks Director
Public Works Admin. Assistant
Jo L. Merriman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LIGHTEN UP
Gary Ryan presented the "Lighten Up" for this evening.
MAYOR'S REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Yates announced a Certificate of Appreciation was received
from Simi Valley for the City of Morro Bay's assistance in the
Los Angeles Earthquake.
Mayor Yates announced the Sonic Cable TV "Spice Channel" is a
moot issue and stated Item D-1 on this agenda will be pulled.
Mayor Yates announced the passing of Jim Rogers.
Mayor Yates thanked Mary Phillips for her donation to RUOK.
Mayor Yates announced his wife will be opening a jewelry business
in the Marina Square building.
Councilmember Mullen announced the City of Sacramento started
the three minute public comment rule in order to organize their
meetings.
Councilmember Luna announced the Literacy Council will be
sponsoring a National Literacy Forum next month.
Councilmember Luna announced the trolley survey was mailed out to
all businesses in the community.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Roger Ewing addressed Council on Item C-4 stating the Scenic
Coast Players will benefit the community and requested Council
consider waiving the facility fee for approximately two years; he
said the non-profit theater group will reimburse the City for any
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• costs incurred within two years. Mr. Ewing also addressed Council
on Items D-2 and D-3 stating he supports staff's recommendations
on both items. Mr. Ewing also expressed his support of locating
emergency phones on Highway One which the San Luis Obispo Council
of Governments previously presented to Council.
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Mary Phillips stated Title 22 of the State Department of Health
addresses water quality and requested someone from the State
Department of Health visit Morro Bay to check on its water
quality.
Linda Merrill thanked the employees at the City Employee
Christmas Party who donated toys to the Salvation Army to give to
children for Christmas.
DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Luna requested an item be agendized regarding
proposed dates for the long-term budget planning workshops.
Councilmember Unger requested an item be agendized for discussion
of holding a water symposium.
Councilmember Mullen requested an item be agendized regarding the
beautification of North Morro Bay.
Mayor Yates requested an item be agendized regarding a tree
planting program for the City.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council,
the following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 8
1993 NOVEMBER 22 1993 AND DECEMBER 13, 1993
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve the minutes of November
8, 1993, November 22, 1993, and December 13, 1993.
A-2 RESOLUTION NO 10-94• SUPPORTING CALPAW 194 LEGISLATION
Mr. Henderson recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 10-94
supporting the California Parks and Wildlife Bond Act of 1994.
A-3 PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 12, 1994 AS ARBOR DAY
Mr. Henderson recommended Council adopt the Proclamation
declaring March 12, 1994 as "Arbor Day".
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• A-4 STATUS REPORT ON 1993 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
BUILDING PERMITS
Mr. Henderson recommended Council receive the status report on
the 1993 Community Development Department building permits for
information.
A-5 REJECTION OF CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - SCOTT
Mr. Henderson recommended Council reject the claim submitted by
Jon Scott.
Councilmember Crotzer pulled Items A-3 and A-4 from the Consent
Calendar.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved to approve Items A-1, A-2,
and A-5 of the Consent Calendar. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Crotzer and unanimously
carried. (5-0)
A-3 PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 12, 1994 AS ARBOR DAY
Councilmember Crotzer requested Mayor Yates read the Proclamation
declaring March 12, 1994 as "Arbor Day". Mayor Yates read the
Proclamation to the public.
• MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved Council adopt the
Proclamation declaring March 12, 1994 as "Arbor Day".
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
A-4 STATUS REPORT ON 1993 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
BUILDING PERMITS
Councilmember Crotzer noted corrections to the report. He said
the increase in valuation of new construction in the City will
help the local economy.
MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved Council approve the status
report on the 1993 Community Development Department
building permits as amended. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried. (5-0)
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 SET DATE TO INTERVIEW APPLICANTS FOR ADVISORY BOARDS
The City Council scheduled Thursday, 17 February 1994 at 5:30
p.m. for advisory board interviews.
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• C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 FISCAL YEAR 1993/94 MID -YEAR BUDGET REVIEW
Finance Director Rudy Hernandez reviewed the Fiscal Year 1993/94
Mid -Year Budget stating its purpose is to compare actual revenue
and expense with the estimated revenue and expenditures adopted
by the City Council.
Councilmember Crotzer inquired about the Sewer Capital Fund and
asked why that fund is low? Public Works Director Jon Crawford
responded most building occurring in the second half of the year
involved structures that are demolished and rebuilt; they are not
subject to pay connection fees as they already have sewer and
water on -site.
Councilmember Luna inquired about the Recreation & Park Fund and
asked what caused the utility cost over -run and how will these
costs be recovered? Interim Recreation & Parks Director Andrea
Lueker responded there is some discrepancy of which fund the park
irrigation water comes from; she said she needs to investigate
this further and will update Council.
Councilmember Mullen stated she would like sales tax updates in
future budget reports.
• MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council approve the Fiscal
Year 1993/94 Mid -Year Budget Report; and receive a
written response on the Recreation & Parks Fund issue
within one (1) month. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Unger and unanimously carried. (5-0)
C-2 APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR SALES TAX AUDIT AND INFORMATION
SERVICES WITH HINDERLITER, DELLAMAS AND _ASSOCIATES -
(PULLED)
This item was pulled from the agenda.
C-3 RESOLUTION NO 09-94: APPROVAL OF EMERGENCY VEHICLE
REPLACEMENT
Fire Chief Jeff Jones reviewed purchasing options (preferably
Option D) for the replacement of a fire engine and
paramedic/rescue vehicle. Chief Jones recommended Council adopt
Resolution No. 09-94 authorizing the City Administrator to act as
the agent for the City of Morro Bay to enter into agreements with
Municipal Leasing Associates Incorporated to establish a line of
credit not to exceed $400,000; authorize the City Administrator
to sign an agreement with Fire -Bann Corporation to purchase a
1994 Paramedic/Rescue vehicle (cost = $65,193); and authorize the
Fire Department to solicit bids for the replacement of Engine 1
• (cost = approximately $275,000-$300,000).
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• Councilmember Crotzer asked for clarification of the costs
between leasing and purchasing an engine. Chief Jones responded
the City would benefit with a lower debt interest rate with a
master lease agreement.
Councilmember Mullen stated she supports the concept of the lease
purchase option; she is, however, concerned with how the City
will encumber funds for these vehicles. Chief Jones responded
Option D in the staff report allocates an additional $80,000 to
the fire engine reserve during either the mid -year or Fiscal Year
94/95 budget. City Administrator Forrest Henderson stated
Proposition 172 funds were specifically designated by Council to
be used in addition to normal operating expenditures in the
Police and Fire Departments.
Mayor Yates stated the Proposition 172 funds were allocated as
additional funds for public safety.
Chief Jones clarified the purchase of the two vehicles is to
maintain the department's current level of operations.
Councilmember Unger stated she is concerned with leasing the
engine. Chief Jones stated he is trying not to impact the
reserve and general funds with a $365,000 debt which would occur
• by purchasing the engine.
Councilmember Luna stated the 1969 emergency vehicle needs to be
replaced and recommended reducing the first year's cost by the
sale of this vehicle.
Mayor Yates stated he supports staff's proposal and to start the
process.
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved Council approve Resolution No. 09-94
authorizing the Master Lease Agreement, signatories and
Notice of Intent to be reimbursed. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Luna.
Councilmember Mullen and Councilmember Unger stated they will
support this motion; however, in future requests they would like
to know where all the money is coming from.
The motion was unanimously carried. (5-0)
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved approval to suspend the rules
to go beyond the 7:30 p.m. public hearing time in order
to hear Item C-4. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Luna and carried with Mayor Yates and
Councilmember Crotzer voting no. (3-2)
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• C-4 DISCUSSION OF MORRO BAY CITY FACILITY USE POLICY
Councilmember Mullen stepped down due to conflict of interest on
this item since she is a member of the Little Theater Group.
Interim Recreation & Parks Director Andrea Lueker reviewed City
policy regarding the use of City facilities and related fees.
Ms. Lueker recommended Council advise staff accordingly.
Councilmember Luna expressed concern with setting precedence; if
Council waives fees for one organization, others will request the
same consideration.
Clara Rubing, representative for the Little Theater Group, stated
their organization is requesting a waiver of all fees due to
being a non-profit organization.
Ms. Lueker clarified if the Little Theater Group designates
themselves as a club, they would either pay the maintenance and
utility fee or pay a percentage of money they collect at the
door.
Councilmember Crotzer stated a theater group will need a facility
for practices which will require more time than what they are
proposing.
• Councilmember Unger stated she is also concerned with setting
precedence.
Mayor Yates stated he does not support this request due to
setting precedence. He will, however, support the group paying a
reduced fee.
Councilmember Crotzer stated the Community Center needs to become
more user-friendly as a community gathering place.
The consensus of the Council was to not support waiving the
facility use fee for the Little Theater Group.
Mayor Yates called for a break at 8:00 p.m.; the meeting resumed
at 8:20 p.m.
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS REPORTS & APPEARANCES
D-1 DISCUSSION OF SONIC CABLE TELEVISION'S NEW SPICE CHANNEL AND
RELATED COMPLAINTS REGARDING INADEQUATELY SCRAMBLED VIDEO
AND AUDIO SIGNALS
This item was pulled from the agenda.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment; there was no
• comment and the public comment period was closed.
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• D-2 RESOLUTION NO 07-94• ADOPTION OF A WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN -
AMENDMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF LOCAL COASTAL PLAN (LCP/GPA
02-93) - CONTINUED HEARING
Public Works Director Jon Crawford reviewed the amendments to the
Water Management Plan received from Council at their November 3,
1994 meeting.
Councilmember Crotzer asked if the City has basins that can be
charged with water? Mr. Crawford responded the small coastal
basins do act somewhat like a stream which has an outward flow of
water that helps eliminate the extractions from these basins.
Councilmember Mullen asked for clarification on the recovery of
groundwater. Mr. Crawford responded quality standards will be
presented to Council to set basic criteria to bring groundwater
down to a certain level which will serve the long-term goals of
the City.
Councilmember Mullen requested a statement be placed in the Water
Management Plan regarding potentially pursuing use of the sewer
outfall for brine discharge.
Councilmember Unger stated there is no reason to hold a water
• symposium after the adoption of the Water Management Plan.
Councilmember Luna asked if the statement regarding the use of
voluntary water conservation could result in litigation. City
Attorney David Hunt responded there should be no threat of
litigation because Council is setting policy direction by
encouraging conservation.
Mayor Yates stated he would like education on water conservation
to be a priority in the plan.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Mary Phillips stated Council will break the law if they do not
uphold the vote of the people for State Water. She said recycled
water is not a good source of water.
Ned Rogoway stated water conservation and reclamation will
provide enough water to serve the community and will be more
affordable to the citizens of Morro Bay. He urged Council to
delay action on this plan until all questions have been answered.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
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• Councilmember Luna addressed the following concerns: 1) finding
#16 of the resolution and questioned if this is the most
affordable option for the rate payers of the City; 2) page two
of the Water Management Plan regarding the immediate creation of
voluntary retrofit throughout the entire City and paid for
through water rates; 3) page three, item #7 of the Water
Management Plan regarding the City's subsidy to increase the use
of groundwater for irrigation within the limits and criteria set
forth by State Health; and 4) page two of the Forward stating any
source that requires a pipeline, must come from the City's
watershed and is not a preferred solution but a mandated one.
Councilmember Unger asked if the Water Management Plan is
consistent with the General Plan and Local Coastal Plan?
Community Development Director Don Funk responded the General
Plan and Local Coastal Plan state the City is obligated to
prepare a Water Management Plan with sources that justify
continued development in the City and replace the retrofit
program. City Attorney David Hunt responded Measure G mandates
the use of State Water, but did not state the City could not use
other sources of water.
Councilmember Unger asked for clarification on the potentially
environmental damage because of the lack of long-term water
storage facilities. Mr. Crawford responded if a dam is built
• across San Bernardo Creek, the City is creating some potentially
serious environmental consequences within that basin.
Councilmember Unger addressed the paragraph in the Forward of the
Water Management Plan relating to Toro Creek and Coastal Streams
Diversion and stated the following for the record: "In my opinion
the above paragraph was not only unnecessary, but untrue in that
the water rights problem, landowner opposition, and potential
litigation issues had been solved at the time, and the projects
were feasible. I feel that for political reasons only, and
nothing else, the projects were cancelled."
Councilmember Mullen stated the Water Management Plan should be
consistent with the General Plan. She said she would like
language in the Water Management Plan to amend the General Plan
down -sizing the per capita use amount to 130 gallons per person
per day. She addressed finding #15 in the resolution stating she
does not support turning on the desalination plant unless it is
necessary based on the costs involved; she does support
implementing State Water in conjunction with groundwater.
Councilmember Mullen addressed editorial amendments to the Water
Management Plan, and said she would like the plan to include a
commitment to sustainable and affordable water.
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• Councilmember Crotzer asked for clarification on the status of
Well No. 8. Mr. Crawford responded the City fully intends to
find replacement wells for Well No. 8 and will not be utilizing
surface water.
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Councilmember Crotzer asked that the Water Management Plan
reflect that the wetlands will not be adversely affected. He
addressed the affordability of water, and the inclusion of
language addressing the sewer outfall.
Council gave direction to staff to amend Resolution No. 07-94,
the Water Management Plan, and the Forward in accordance with
their comments and return the resolution to Council at a
subsequent meeting.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council remove the word
"solely" from finding #12 of Resolution No. 07-94. The
motion was seconded by Mayor Yates.
Councilmember Mullen stated Council has an obligation to
communicate to the Coastal Commission the City's intention with
the State Water Project.
Councilmember Crotzer stated the Water Management Plan should
reflect clear and concise language of Council's intentions.
The motion failed with Councilmember Crotzer,
Councilmember Luna, and Councilmember Mullen voting no.
(2-3)
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved to amend item #1 of the
Water Management Plan which reads "Immediate creation
of voluntary retrofit throughout the entire City and
paid for through water rates" to read "Immediate
creation of voluntary retrofit throughout the entire
City, promoted and paid for by the City, since
conservation is this Council's number one priority."
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger and
carried with Councilmember Luna and Mayor Yates voting
no. (3-2)
Mayor Yates called for a break at 10:00 p.m.; the meeting resumed
at 10:12 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council remove paragraph #5
of the Forward in the Water Management Plan.
The motion failed for a lack of a second.
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• MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council approve the
priorities as follows: 1) Conservation; 2) Reclamation;
3) Groundwater; 4) State Water; 5) Desalination; and 6)
Lake Nacimiento. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Unger and carried with Councilmember Luna
and Mayor Yates voting no. (3-2)
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council continue the public
hearing on the adoption of the Water Management Plan to
the City Council meeting of 28 February 1994. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Mullen and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
D-3 ORDINANCE NO 435• PROPOSED MODIFICATION OF MORRO BAY
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 13 20.080(B) CHANGING THE WATER
EQUIVALENCY UNIT CREDITS TO JANUARY 1977 (FIRST
READING/INTRODUCTION)
Community Development Director Don Funk reviewed Ordinance No.
435 adopting amendments to Morro Bay Municipal Code Chapter
13.20.080 (B.1) and (B.2), and recommended Council approve it for
first reading and introduction.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment; there was no
public comment and the public comment period was closed.
• MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved to have Ordinance No. 435 read
by title and number. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Unger and unanimously carried. (5-0)
City Administrator Forrest Henderson read Ordinance No. 435 by
title and number.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved to approve Ordinance No. 435
for introduction and first reading. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Unger and unanimously
carried. (5-0)
D-4 1993 WEED ABATEMENT APPEALS TO CHARGES
Public Works Director Jon Crawford reviewed the 1993 Weed
Abatement Program recommending Council approve the release of the
City contractor's 10% retention fund, less any distribution of
amounts of any new appeals presented and approved by City
Council.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment; there was no
public comment and the public comment period was closed.
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• MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve the release of
the City contractor's 10% retention fund, less any
distribution of amounts of any new appeals presented
and approved by City Council. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Unger and unanimously carried. (5-0)
F. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Crotzer and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 10:32 p.m.
Recorded by:
Bridge t Davis
City Clerk
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• NOT = C E OF SPEC = AL MEET = NG
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the
Morro Bay City Council is hereby called to be held on
Thursday, February 17, 1994 at 5:30 p.m. in the Morro Bay
City Hall Conference Room, 595 Harbor Street, Morro Bay,
California to interview applicants for advisory board
vacancies.
DATED: February 15, 1994
1-m
WILLIAM
YATES,
Ma
or
City of
Morro
Bay,
California
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NOT = C E OF SPEC = AL MEET = MG
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a continued public hearing of
the Morro Bay City Council is hereby called to be held on
Thursday, February 3, 1994 at 6:00 p.m. in the Veterans
Memorial Building, 209 Surf Street, Morro Bay, California
to further discuss the adoption of the Water Management
Plan; Amendment and Implementation of Local Coastal Plan
(LCP/GPA 02-93).
DATED: January 27, 1994
WILLZAM YATES, r `�
City of Morro ay, California
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CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - FEBRUARY 3, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Yates
Colby Crotzer
Ben Luna
Susan Mullen
Ahnawake Unger
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Forrest Henderson
David Hunt
Bill Boucher
Jon Crawford
Bridgett Davis
Don Funk
COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Administrator
City Attorney
Public Works Operations Mgr.
Public Works Dir./City Eng.
City Clerk
Community Development Director
Mayor Yates stated it is important for the City to adopt a Water
Management Plan. He said the City's desalination plant permit is
in jeopardy if a plan is not adopted.
Councilmember Mullen stated it is imperative to take the
necessary time to hear public comments. She said the Water
Management Plan needs to be written in order to be agreeable to
all.
Councilmember Crotzer stated Council should be sensitive to
public input.
Councilmember Unger stated the Water Management Plan is not ready
for adoption; however, she looks forward to hearing the public's
input.
Councilmember Luna stated Council should take time to reach
consensus in the implementation of this Water Management Plan.
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• PUBLIC COMMENT
Charles Palmer stated there is information missing on the
desalination plant (i.e. lawsuit regarding sales tax); the public
deserves an explanation. Mayor Yates responded Council is acting
on these issues and will deliver a statement when appropriate.
Bill Moyer stated the Waterfront Specific Plan is great.
John Lemons urged Council to act on the Sonic Cable TV "Spice"
channel issue.
COMMENTS FROM STAFF
City Attorney David Hunt stated the ideal solution is for Council
to come to a consensus and direct staff to bring forward a
resolution for adoption at the next available City Council
meeting.
COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC
Linda Merrill made reference to the potential increase in water
rates if State Water is obtained. She asked that Council review
the Water Management Plan more closely, and take the time to add
all water options to the plan.
• Bill Moyer discussed the following issues: 1) continue efforts to
obtain State Water via delivery by using a 16" pipeline; 2) sell
the desalination plant to PG&E as proposed by Mayor Yates; 3)
halt, any further effort to obtain Nacimiento Water due to
excessive operating costs and contamination; and 4) perform
research to determine the cause of contamination of Well No. 8
and take appropriate action in order to stop the contamination.
Mayor Yates asked staff for clarification on the nitrates found
in Well No. 8. Mr. Crawford responded it is under the influence
of surface water which requires treatment; the nitrates in Chorro
Valley is a basin -wide issue which requires blending.
Councilmember Unger asked where Well No. 8 is located? Mr.
Crawford responded it is located off Canet Road adjacent to
Chorro Creek.
Councilmember Mullen asked if the nitrates exceed State law? Mr.
Crawford responded the department has been able to blend the
nitrates down to meet State requirements and it is reviewed
daily.
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• Councilmember Mullen asked if there are other contamination
issues in that well field. Mr. Crawford responded the Chorro
well field has minor problems with solids that have high TDS
levels. He said the largest problem with solids is in the Morro
well field which often exceeds the limit.
Mayor Yates asked for clarification on the sale of the
desalination plant to PG&E. City Administrator Forrest Henderson
responded the City has had several discussions with PG&E
regarding the purchase of the plant as well as the purchase of
desalinated water. He said PG&E explored many options and found
they are not interested based on economics.
Councilmember Crotzer asked for clarification on mercury
contamination in Nacimiento Water. Christine Ferrara of Boyle
Engineering, Inc. responded there are contaminates, however, the
weight of the mercury will cause them to settle to the bottom of
the reservoir; all of the water quality samples gathered from the
lake have met health regulations.
Mayor Yates asked the City Attorney for clarification on the
desalination plant membrane issue. Mr. Hunt responded the plant
has one train of membranes ready to function at the desalination
plant. He said the decision on the pending litigation of Aqua
Design Incorporated v City of Morro Bay regarding the
• desalination plant sales tax should be delivered within three
weeks. Mr. Hunt stated Aqua Design is prepared to deliver the
remainder membranes upon agreement of the pending litigation.
Frank St. Denis addressed Council with the following questions:
If you favor upholding the "will of the people", what prevents
you from voting for Option 2B of the plan as you did on December
13, 1991? In the end result, how does that vote differ from the
resolution presented at the last Council meeting?
Why did staff instruct Boyle Engineering not to consider the 1991
election or political ramifications of the vote on State Water?
This was a law passed by the people. How could it not be
factored in?
If Los Osos and possibly Cayucos receive water from Lake
Nacimiento, what pipeline will bring it to them? Would we sell
them part of our Chorro Valley Pipeline? How would that affect
treated State Water and untreated Nacimiento Water? If they
build their own pipeline and ask us to join them, how does that
differ from the original State Water pipeline proposal?
Do we still have a 16" line or has that been reduced back to the
original 10" line? There's no mention of that in the Boyle
• report.
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• It has been reported that the desalination plan only has one
membrane filter on hand, the other three were returned to the
manufacturer. How does this affect its operation in an
emergency? Is the money for the remaining three filters still
available when needed, or has it been returned to the General
Fund?
Mr. St. Denis submitted a magazine article on "Desalting is new
focus of water suppliers group". He stated this article shows a
definite interest on the part of Boyle Engineering in
desalination operations. He asked if their recommendations in
the report could be construed as a potential "conflict of
interest"?
Council responded to Mr. St. Denis' questions as follows:
Councilmember Unger stated she does not favor the State Water
option, but will vote for it based on the vote of the people.
Councilmember Crotzer stated his pledge is to represent the
people that live in Morro Bay now. He said he believes a better
way to get a sense of the current constituents in Morro Bay is to
hold an election on the State Water option.
Councilmember Luna reiterated the importance of Council's
• consensus in this matter.
Councilmember Mullen stated the City is committed to State Water.
She said she will continue to seek a Water Management Plan that
Council can agree on.
Mayor Yates clarified that the City is presently committed to
State Water. He said a Water Management Plan is before the
Council for adoption; if an initiative over -turns State Water,
the initiative effectively takes the State Water Project option
out of the plan.
Mr. Crawford noted Boyle Engineering was instructed to consider
only technical matters.
Councilmember Mullen stated the plan presents the alternatives;
Council is obligated to follow the law.
Mr. Crawford stated County staff has contacted the City regarding
the possibility of sharing the Chorro Valley pipeline. He said
the Nacimiento Water option appears to be treated water which
will be combined with State Water.
Councilmember Mullen stated discussion has taken place between
the County Water Advisory Task Force and state representatives on
. combining forces with the State Water Project and the Nacimiento
Water Project to minimize costs.
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Mr. Crawford clarified a 16" pipeline is proposed unless Council
directs otherwise.
Ms. Ferrara clarified Boyle Engineering designs desalination
plants as well as engineers the transportation of water; this
does not implicate conflicts of interest for any recommendation
that was made in the Water Management Plan.
Charles Palmer stated staff and the consultants have made
recommendations that are not feasible. He said the final Water
Management Plan should be concise.
Mr. Hunt clarified the plan ultimately adopted will be at
Council's direction.
Ann Freeman recommended Council consider selling portions of
State Water which are not needed.
Councilmember Mullen stated the County has four potential buyers
for excess State Water.
Mr. Crawford stated the delivery of State Water to Morro Bay will
require additional storage; one option is a million -gallon size
tank adjacent to the Kings Street tank. He said the City is
• deficient in storage capacity throughout town for existing
residents.
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Christine Granados stated Council's decision on the Water
Management Plan will decide the quality of life in Morro Bay.
She said Council should consider the economical, environmental
and political needs of the City which do not require massive
change and massive growth to cover costs. Ms. Granados urged
Council to adopt a plan that protects the citizens from
unbearable costs, and provides the options necessary to solve
this difficult problem.
John Lemons stated water has been debated in Morro Bay for years;
the longer the debate, the higher the cost of water will be. He
said water rates will increase with any water option chosen; and
added the most economic option in the plan is Option 2B.
Ray McGelligott stated the Water Management Plan should not be
considered without including a firm commitment to water
reclamation.
Warren Dorn asked Council not to consider new subdivisions until
there is on -site water and recommended Council consider water
reclamation.
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• Councilmember Mullen stated Assemblyman Jack O'Connell announced
a $495 million bond act for the November 1994 ballot to support
water reclamation and to tie in with the reauthorization of the
Federal Clean Water Act.
Mayor Yates called for a break at 7:25 p.m.; the meeting resumed
at 7:40 p.m.
Ned Rogoway stated water conservation should be considered a
first priority. He said the City should consider short-term, low
cost, water -beneficial projects before considering multi -million
dollar projects.
Bill Hannah addressed Council on a proposed water alternative he
is working on with a professor at Cal Poly that is used in the
Middle East; it is capable of using recycled wastewater and
produces distilled water.
Councilmember Mullen stated she supports renaming the plan to
"Recommendations for a Water Management Plan". She would like
the Water Management Plan to include an appendix reflecting
Council's opinions.
Councilmember Unger stated she supports renaming the plan the
"Boyle Report". She said there are short and mid -range issues
. relating to transition that need to be addressed in the Water
Management Plan before adoption.
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Mayor Yates stated the Water Management Plan will probably not be
adopted tonight since it was advertised as a workshop.
Councilmember Luna stated he would like to prioritize the issues
individually which have been presented this evening.
Councilmember Crotzer stated public comments show a wide range of
input.
Councilmember Mullen reviewed her written statement which is on
file. She said her first concern is regarding population and how
much water is needed.
Councilmember Luna agrees with Councilmember Mullen's concept to
include an appendix to the Water Management Plan.
Mayor Yates listed the following issues presented by Council:
Councilmember Luna - include a summary of the State Water
Management Plan update; consideration of wastewater reclamation;
conservation considered as the number one priority.
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• Councilmember Unger - hold a symposium on water conservation and
reclamation; short/mid-range solutions to support the Water
Management Plan.
Councilmember Crotzer - remain consistent within Measure F; State
Water entitlement; environmental concerns with the use of water
from the delta; maintain locally -controlled small projects.
Councilmember Mullen - how much water does the City need; inquiry
on population and per capita consumption estimates; can the City
afford to operate the desalination plant, obtain State Water, and
maintain groundwater; should the desalination plant be considered
for emergency use or long-term use; discussion on the impact of
water conservation on State Water use; obtain prioritized options
besides State Water; commitment to affordable and sustainable
choices; inquiry on the overall cost per acre-foot for all water
options; consideration of water reclamation.
Councilmember Unger - discussion of mandatory retrofitting;
restructuring building standards to minimize water use;
beneficial uses of gray and storm water; wastewater irrigation of
public property; water conservation incentive programs; upper
watershed retention; watershed agricultural techniques;
short/mid/long-term water storage for the City; discussion on
dispatching of water.
• Mayor Yates stated his goal is to adopt a Water Management Plan
with State Water as a primary water source.
SYMPOSIUM
Councilmember Mullen suggested Council adopt the Water Management
Plan and hold a symposium to develop specific measures for water
conservation.
Councilmember Luna stated the City needs flexibility in
implementing its water conservation measures and water policies.
He recommended the symposium be held after the adoption of the
Water Management Plan.
Ned Rogoway stated the purpose of the symposium is to develop
implementation techniques for the conservation of water and to
increase the amount of water that is not presently available to
the City of Morro Bay.
Warren Dorn stated a symposium will help to implement the Water
Management Plan.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council not hold a symposium
until the Water Management Plan is adopted and sent to
the Coastal Commission for certification. The motion
• was seconded by Councilmember Mullen.
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Councilmember Mullen stated she supports holding a symposium;
however, the City cannot afford anything but State Water to be
fair to the rate payers.
Councilmember Unger stated there is no reason to hold a symposium
after the adoption of the Water Management Plan.
Mayor Yates stated he supports the affirmation of Measure F, as
well as the adoption of a Water Management Plan with options.
The motion carried with Councilmember Unger voting no.
(4-1)
WATER RECLAMATION
Councilmember Mullen stated she would like the Water Management
Plan to include more information on water reclamation.
Christine Ferrara stated the Water Management Plan does include
information on water reclamation, as well, as definition of
potential water reclamation scenarios.
Councilmember Luna stated it seems that water reclamation takes
the back seat when it comes to water alternatives.
• Councilmember Mullen referred to a grant application to upgrade
the City's sewer treatment plant dated May 18, 1979. She read
Special Conditions No. 2 and 3 as follows:
2. The City of Morro Bay accepts the Step 2 Grant with the
knowledge that the reclamation project is for the purpose of
correcting, to the extent possible, the groundwater overdraft of
Chorro Basin and preventing future sea water intrusion into both
Morro and Chorro Basin. Do not begin design of the reclamation
project until you receive specific written approval from the
Division of Water Quality to do so.
3. The City of Morro Bay will complete a Water Management Plan
prior to receipt of a Step 3 Grant. The scope of work for the
Water Management Plan will be outlined by the SWRCB with input
from the South Regional California Coastal Commission and the
City of Morro Bay. As a minimum, recommendations made in the
Water Management Plan for maximizing the reclaimed water -
groundwater exchange will be accepted and implemented by the City
of Morro Bay prior to completion of Step 2.
Councilmember Mullen stated a small upgrade of the sewer
treatment plant would benefit the City for quite some time, and
she would like language in the plan to indicate the City moving
• in that direction.
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• Mr. Hunt clarified the City can include language in the
resolution stating water reclamation continues to be the number
two priority; and, to accomplish that goal, the Council will
encourage and proceed with small -term reclamation projects as
they become economically feasible. Council should also direct
staff to come up with those projects as quickly as possible and
to proceed further with completion of the Boyle Plan as outlined,
if that becomes feasible based upon the factors identified in the
plan.
Bill Hannah clarified the proposed flash distillation plant will
be available for trial basis, and will incur a capital cost of
approximately $400,000 to produce 40 acre feet.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council reconfirm water
reclamation as its number two priority in the Water
Management Plan, direct staff to actively pursue small
reclamation projects as they become available, and
continue pursuing the project as recommended by Boyle
Engineering as the factors come forward to make it
economically feasible. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Unger and unanimously carried. (5-0)
Mayor Yates called for a break at 9:15 p.m.; the meeting resumed
at 9:30 p.m.
• DESALINATION PLANT
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Mayor Yates recommended listing this item as "ability to operate
the desalination plant at will" in the plan.
Councilmember Mullen stated she does not want the City to depend
on the desalination plant as a major long-term water supply; she
would like it to be operated as the insurance policy that it was
built to be. Councilmember Mullen said if population estimates
and per capita use are lowered, the desalination plant will not
be needed as much as it appears to be needed in the Water
Management Plan.
Mayor Yates stated he would like to define the term "emergency
use" of the desalination plant.
Mr. Crawford clarified staff's intention, in consideration of the
high energy consumption of desalination that is expected, is that
the plant will be operated intermittently when State Water is
available. He said the purpose of the plant will be to make up
for shortfalls in State Water during critical droughts and
continuous blending for increased water quality.
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• Councilmember Mullen stated it is her contention that the City
does not need water from the desalination plant unless the City
is in a severe drought for another ten years. She added the
desalination plant is very expensive to operate and is a non -
sustainable source due to the energy it uses.
Mr. Hunt expressed concern that the Coastal Commission will find
the definition to operate the desalination plant at will not to
be sufficiently defined in order to meet the City's Local Coastal
Plan requirements. Mr. Boucher responded the key for the Coastal
Commission is the use of the plant for the purpose of routine
replacement water or supplemental water. He said if it is routine
replacement, the facility has the capacity to allow the community
to overt an emergency which is the insurance policy.
Charles Palmer stated the City should consider a back-up plant
that can be operated at a lower cost.
John Lemons stated to have the ability to operate the
desalination plant at will is the proper approach.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council maintain the
desalination plant and obtain permits to allow for "at
will" production; and, following completion of the
permitting process, the City develop standards for
• operating the desalination plant. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Crotzer and unanimously
carried. (5-0)
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NACIMIENTO WATER
Councilmember Mullen stated she would like maintain the option of
participating in Nacimiento Water (Phase II); she said it is a
viable alternative if State Water is removed.
Mr. Crawford recommended Council list Nacimiento Water as an
option until either the groundwater permits have come in at an
acceptable level or the desalination permits have been received.
Council agreed with Mr. Crawford's recommendation.
Linda Merrill stated she supports maintaining the option of
participating in Nacimiento Water.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved the City keep its option
open regarding participation in the Nacimiento Water
Project and make a determination when appropriate to
continue that participation. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried. (5-0)
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• AFFIRMATION OF MEASURE F
Christine Ferrara referred to page 5-4 of the Water Management
Plan stating "For the purposes of this study, it is assumed that
population growth will continue within the limits of Measure F,
with a population of 12,200 in the year 2000. Beyond the year
2000, it has been assumed that the population would continue to
grow at the rate presently allowed by Measure F. At that rate,
population of 14,700 would occur in 2010." Ms. Ferrara said that
is the basis for the water demand projections included in the
plan and these are not in contradiction with Measure F.
Councilmember Mullen clarified Measure F states the City grows at
70 units per year with an occupancy rate of 2.1, and a vacancy
rate of 20%; in her estimation, the City's population will not be
12,200 in the year 2000.
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved to affirm Council's conviction to
stay within Measure F. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried. (5-0)
Councilmember Mullen requested a statement be included in the
resolution on Council's commitment to the most affordable and
sustainable options for long-term water.
• Councilmember Crotzer stated the proponents for All Water Options
claim State Water is the most sustainable water option.
Mr. Crawford stated State Water is the most affordable option
over the long-term based on the amount of water the City is
requesting be delivered.
Councilmember Unger stated the affordability of water is
subjective; she said what may be affordable to one person is not
affordable to another person.
John Lemons suggested Council use the word economical rather than
affordable. He said Council should define "sustainable".
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council include a statement
in the resolution that the City Council is committed to
providing affordable and sustainable water to Morro
Bay. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Crotzer
and failed with Councilmember Luna, Councilmember
Unger, and Mayor Yates voting no. (2-3)
ENVIRONMENTAL/DELTA CONCERNS
Councilmember Crotzer said this is an opportunity for Council to
state that it does not believe it is the correct process to
• remove water from an area that would endanger an estuary.
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. Councilmember Unger stated based on information she has gathered
she does not believe State Water is the best water source for the
City of Morro Bay.
John Lemons stated the City had an opportunity to sign a contract
with the County for State Water with no significant impacts.
Linda Merrill stated the plan to save the delta will impact the
entire State of California.
Mayor Yates reiterated his support of the vote of the people.
Councilmember Mullen stated Council needs to make a statement on
Council's position on this issue.
Councilmember Luna stated he has reservations on including a
statement in the plan that State Water is the City's preferred
alternative. He recommended making the following statement in
order to come to consensus: "The Boyle Engineering report
concluded or recommended desalination as the City's number one
alternative; however, choosing a water source other than the
delivery of State Water to the City is contrary to the desires of
the community as shown by passage of Measure G".
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council include a statement
• that on December 17, 1991 the voters within the City of
Morro Bay approved Measure G by a vote of 59.4% to
40.3%; Measure G mandates bringing State Water to Morro
Bay; and, solely because of this mandate, the City
continues to participate in the State Water Project and
associated pipelines. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Luna and carried with Councilmember Unger
and Mayor Yates voting no. (3-2)
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved to continue this public
hearing to the City Council meeting of February 14,
1994. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Mullen
and unanimously carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
Recorded by:
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City Clerk
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City Of Morro Bay
City Council Agenda
Mission Statement
The City of -Morro Bay i des dicated to the preservation and enhancement of the quality of life
which we all enjoy. We are committed to this purpose and will provide a level of municipal
service consistent and responsive to our public and its needs.
CLOSED SESSION - JANUARY 24, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:15 P.M.
595 HARBOR ST., MORRO BAY, CA
E-1 GOVERNMENT CODE §54956.8, REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS /
♦ INSTRUCTING CITY'S REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR REGARDING THE PRICE AND
TERMS OF PAYMENT FOR THE PURCHASE, SALE, EXCHANGE, OR LEASE OF REAL
PROPERTY
REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 24, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
209 SURF ST., MORRO BAY, CA
ROLL CALL
WEDGE
OF SILENCE
LEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - VFW POST 11097
LIGHTEN UP
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - Members of the audience wishing to address the
Council on City business matters (other than Public Hearings items under
Section D) may do so at this time. When recognized by the Mayor, please
come forward to the podium and state your name and address for the record.
Comments should be limited to three minutes.
COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the
following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 8, 1993
A-2 WATER SUPPLY STATUS REPORT
A-3 STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS - DECEMBER 1993
A-4 EXPENDITURE REPORT - DECEMBER 1993
0-5 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROJECT 93-02 (FISHERMAN'S GEAR STORAGE)
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*6 FORMATION OF THE MORRO BAY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TASK FORCE
A-7 RESOLUTION OPPOSING U.S. NAVY SHIP SHOCK TESTING PROGRAM
A-8 NOTIFICATION OF PREVIOUS APPROVALS AND ISSUANCE OF EMERGENCY TREE
REMOVAL PERMITS/CDP 84-93E (LOCATION: 299 BRADLEY; APPLICANT: FORSYTH)
AND CDP 01-94E (LOCATION: 948 PACIFIC; APPLICANT: GORE)
A-9 APPROVAL OF LANDLORD ESTOPPEL AGREEMENT FOR LEASE SITE 90-90W
A-10 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF RENAMING HIGHWAY 41 THE E.G. LEWIS HIGHWAY
A-11 REJECTION OF LIABILITY CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - FARNAM
A-12 PROCLAMATION DECLARING FEBRUARY 6-12, 1994 AS SCOUTING ANNIVERSARY
WEEK
B.
B-1 CONSIDERATION OF GRANTING SANDAL MAKARA A TIME EXTENSION FOR USE OF
NON -CONFORMING MOORING
C-1 STATUS REPORT ON AMERICAN DISABILITY ACT COMPLIANCE
•. PUBLIC HEARINGS REPORTS & APPEARANCES
D-1 CONTINUED HEARING ON APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION ON CDP 52-
93/VAR 05-93 (LOCATION: 411 TAHITI; APPLICANT: WEST)
D-2 REVIEW OF 1993 ANNUAL WATER REPORT AND 1994-95 BUILDING ALLOCATION
D-3 APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION UPHOLDING CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTION
(LOCATION: 2970 GREENWOOD; APPLICANT: HOLINBECK) - CONTINUED TO MARCH
14, 1994
D-4 CONTINUED DISCUSSION AND COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE
WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
F. ADJOURNMENT
COPIES OF STAFF REPORTS OR OTHER PUBLIC DOCUMENTATION
RELATING TO EACH ITEM OF BUSINESS REFERRED TO ON THIS
AGENDA ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AND
AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AND REPRODUCTION AT
COST.
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CLOSED SESSION - JANUARY 24, 1994
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:15 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 5:20 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Yates Mayor
Colby Crotzer Councilmember
Ben Luna Councilmember
Susan Mullen Councilmember
ABSENT: Ahnawake Unger Councilmember
STAFF: Forrest Henderson City Administrator
David Hunt City Attorney
CLOSED SESSION
MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved the meeting be adjourned to
Closed Session. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried. (5-0)
Mayor Yates read the Closed Session statement.
The meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 5:20 p.m. and returned
• to regular session at 5:51 p.m.
MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 5:51 p.m.
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VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Yates Mayor
Colby Crotzer Councilmember
Ben Luna Councilmember
Susan Mullen Councilmember
Ahnawake Unger Councilmember
ABSENT: None
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STAFF: Forrest Henderson
David Hunt
Rick Algert
Bill Boucher
Jon Crawford
Bridgett Davis
Don Funk
Rudy Hernandez
Jeff Jones
Andrea Lueker
City Administrator
City Attorney
Harbor Director
Public Works Associate
Public Works Director
City Clerk
Community Development Director
Finance Director
Fire Chief
Int. Rec. & Parks Director
Jo L. Merriman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
LIGHTEN UP
Roger Ewing presented the "Lighten Up" for this evening.
MAYOR'S REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Yates announced efforts to replace the Coast Guard Cutter
are still in process.
Mayor Yates announced the farewell ceremony for the Pt. Winslow,
skipper and crew is Tuesday, January 31, 1994 at 1:00 p.m.
Mayor Yates announced dredging is underway.
Councilmember Unger announced she attended a meeting in Santa
Barbara regarding water management in the State of California.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jo L. Merriman stated his opposition to the renaming of Highway
41.
Charles Palmer requested the Council rearrange tonight's agenda
and place the Water Management Plan at the top of the agenda.
DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Mullen requested an item be agendized to discuss
earthquake preparedness for the City.
Councilmember Mullen requested the subject of a fee waiver for
use of the Community Center as a public use facility be
agendized.
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• A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council,
the following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 8.
1993
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve the minutes of November
8, 1993.
A-2 WATER SUPPLY STATUS REPORT
Mr. Henderson recommended Council accept the report for file.
A-3 STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS - DECEMBER 1993
Mr. Henderson recommended Council accept the report for file.
A-4 EXPENDITURE REPORT - DECEMBER 1993
Mr. Henderson recommended Council accept the report for file.
A-5 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROJECT 93-02 (FISHERMAN'S GEAR
STORAGE)
• Mr. Henderson recommended Council award the contract for the
construction of a Commercial Fisherman's Gear Storage Facility
(PW Contract 93-02) to Rarig Construction in the amount of
$282,900; authorize the Mayor to sign the contract; and transfer
$45,000 from the Harbor Fund balance into the project fund.
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A-6 FORMATION OF THE MORRO BAY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TASK FORC
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve the formation of the
Morro Bay Redevelopment Agency Task Force as recommended by the
Mayor.
A-7 RESOLUTION OPPOSING U.S. NAVY _SHIP --SHOCK TESTING PROGRAM
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve Resolution No. 03-94
opposing the U.S. Navy's proposed shock testing operations
seaward of the Channel Islands.
A-8 NOTIFICATION OF PREVIOUS APPROVALS AND ISSUANCE OF EMERGENCY
TREE REMOVAL PERMITS/CDP 84-93E (LOCATION: 299 BRADLEY:
APPLICANT: FORSYTH) AND CDP 01-94E (LOCATION: 948 PACIFIC;
APPLICANT• GORE)
Mr. Henderson recommended Council accept this report for file.
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• A-9 APPROVAL OF LANDLORD ESTOPPEL AGREEMENT FOR LEASE SITE 90-
90W
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve the agreement and
authorize the Mayor to execute the Landlord's Estoppel Agreement
for Lease Site 90/90W.
A-10 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF RENAMING HIGHWAY 41 THE E.G. LEWIS
HIGHWAY
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve Resolution No. 06-94
supporting the naming of that portion of State Highway 41 between
Route 101 and Route 1 "the E.G. Lewis Highway".
A-11 REJECTION OF LIABILITY CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - FARNAM
Mr. Henderson recommended Council reject the claim filed against
the City by Kimberly Farnam.
A-12 PROCLAMATION DECLARING FEBRUARY 6-12, 1994 AS SCOUTING
ANNIVERSARY WEEK
Mr. Henderson recommended Council adopt the Proclamation
declaring February 6-12, 1994 as "Scouting Anniversary Week".
• Councilmember Unger pulled Item A-1, Councilmember Crotzer pulled
Item A-8, and Mayor Yates pulled Item A-6 from the Consent
Calendar.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved to approve the Consent
Calendar with the exception of Items A-1, A-6, and A-8.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 8.
1993
Councilmember Unger requested City Clerk expand on Mr. Palmer's
comments in regards to Item D-1 and return the minutes for
approval to the February 14, 1994 City Council meeting. City
Attorney David Hunt recommended including Mr. Palmer's written
statement as part of the record.
A-6 FORMATION OF THE MORRO BAY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TASK FORCE
Mayor Yates asked for clarification on the funding for travel
expenses for the Redevelopment Agency Task Force. Community
Development Director Don Funk stated expenses would be for
members of the task force to attend a League of California
Cities' seminar and also travel expenses to local areas that are
• implementing the Redevelopment Agency Program.
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• MOTION: Mayor Yates moved to approve funding $2,500 for travel
expenses for the Redevelopment Agency Task Force from
the General Fund Balance. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried. (5-0)
A-8 NOTIFICATION OF PREVIOUS APPROVALS AND ISSUANCE OF EMERGENCY
TREE REMOVAL PERMITS/CDP 84-93E (LOCATION: 299 BRADLEY;
APPLICANT• FORSYTH) AND CDP 01-94E (LOCATION: 948 PACIFIC;
APPLICANT: GORE)
Councilmember Crotzer stated it is a real loss to the community
to endanger the City's urban forest. He expressed concern that
the City presently has no recourse to protect the urban forest.
Councilmember Luna stated he would like to expedite council's
review of the tree ordinance.
No action was taken on this item.
Mayor Yates presented the Proclamation declaring February 6-12,
1994 as "Scouting Anniversary Week" to Tom Grimes, Senior
District Executive of Boy Scouts of America.
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
• B-1 CONSIDERATION OF GRANTING SANDAL MAKARA A TIME EXTENSION FOR
USE OF NON -CONFORMING MOORING
Mayor Yates reviewed the request of Sandal Makara for a time
extension for the use of his non -conforming mooring. Mayor Yates
recommended Council grant Mr. Makara a 90-day extension to remain
on his mooring.
•
Councilmember Luna stated he reluctantly supports this request.
Councilmember Unger asked what happens if Mr. Makara does not
conform in 90 days. Harbor Director Rick Algert responded legal
action will be pursued if Mr. Makara does not meet the time
extension.
Councilmember Mullen stated she hopes the community will help Mr.
Makara find living quarters on land.
Councilmember Luna stated he will not support additional
extensions.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved to extend Sandal Makara's
deadline for compliance on his mooring for ninety (90)
days. The motion was seconded by Mayor Yates and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
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• C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 STATUS REPORT ON AMERICAN DISABILITY ACT COMPLIANCE
Interim Recreation & Parks Director Andrea Lueker reviewed the
status of the City's compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA). Ms. Lueker recommended Council review
the report and advise staff on further action.
Councilmember Luna stated the disabled should have access to
beach and natural areas. City Administrator Forrest Henderson
responded the City will consider this as a long-range plan to
implement the ADA.
Councilmember Unger asked what the cost estimate is for Option 3
which provides the committee access to training
materials/workshops in order to expedite the evaluation process?
Ms. Lueker responded the City can obtain training materials for
approximately $500-$800.
Councilmember Mullen asked if the City could receive penalties
for non-compliance with the ADA? City Attorney David Hunt
responded the City does not have any specific penalty provisions
applicable at this time; he did, however, state the City has a
short time frame and should comply as soon as possible.
• Councilmember Crotzer asked what has caused the delay in City
compliance? Mr. Henderson responded delays have been caused by
modifications that have been made to regulations which will not
be available until April 1994; as well as changes in various
personnel positions in the City.
Councilmember Crotzer asked about the cost on the transmitters?
Ms. Lueker responded the cost of $700-$1,000 would include the
entire system which includes three individual transmitters and
the receiver.
•
Councilmember Crotzer stated the City of Pismo Beach provides
PVC -constructed wheelchairs for beach use. Ms. Lueker responded
some communities have used wheelchairs and boardwalks onto the
beach.
Councilmember Unger stated she will not support Option 2 which
allows for the employment of a compliance consultant.
Councilmember Mullen expressed concern with the time -frame and
compliance being met by January 1995; she asked staff to provide
Council with a quarterly update on the progress of the ADA
compliance.
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Mayor Yates is concerned staff will be overloaded in trying to
meet this deadline. Ms. Lueker stated it would be helpful if a
task force is implemented for public facility compliance.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved to approve Option 3 which
allows for reappointment of members and continuation of
evaluation for compliance and recommendation on further
action; provide committee access to training materials/
workshops in order to expedite the evaluation process;
and allocate $1,500 from the General Fund Balance for
the purchase of the Assistive Listening Devices and
training materials. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Mullen and unanimously carried. (5-0)
Mayor called a break at 7:10; meeting resumed at 7:20.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved to hear the public hearings
in the following order: D-2, D-4, D-1, and D-3. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Luna and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS. REPORTS & APPEARANCES
D-2 REVIEW OF 1993 ANNUAL WATER REPORT AND 1994-95 BUILDING
ALLOCATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Community Development Director Don Funk reviewed the 1993 Annual
Water Report which describes previous development activity,
updates on the water retrofit program, and water supply and loss
records. He said the report also recommends the building
allocation for the next fiscal year. Mr. Funk stated based on
staff's evaluation, it appears there are adequate retrofits left
in the community to allow for continuation of the retrofit
program for another year; therefore, it is possible for the
Council to allocate construction based on Measure "F" for at
least one more year. He said the Water Management Plan now in
review will establish the water sources which are anticipated to
eventually replace the retrofit program once those sources are
available. Mr. Funk recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 04-
94 approving the 1993 Annual Water Report and adopting a Water
Allocation Program for Fiscal Year 1994-95.
Councilmember Crotzer asked if
better served by single family
Funk responded single family
intensive.
the local building economy is
or multi -family residences? Mr.
residences would be more labor
Councilmember Mullen asked if the City maintains a list of
available retrofits? Mr. Funk responded a list is available in
the Community Development Department office. Councilmember Mullen
said she supports the City maintaining this list.
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• Councilmember Mullen stated she finds this annual report to be
helpful in informing how the City is doing in relationship to the
retrofit program, and water usage in general.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Shirley Fisher requested Council consider leaving the allocation
program as it has been for the past two years. She asked Council
to consider increasing the single family residence allocations.
Dan Reddell stated water list recipients who cannot build should
pass on their position on the list to recipients that can take
advantage of building at that time.
Roger Ewing stated the City's source of water has not improved
for the past five years. He said single family residence
allocations should be increased. Mr. Ewing stated water is going
to increase in cost which will create a high rent district as
opposed to establishing low-income housing.
Jim Wood stated retrofits should be allocated to single family
residences.
Charles Palmer stated there are more vacant lots in the single
family residential area than is listed in the Water Management
• Plan.
Mayor Yates closed the public hearing.
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Mayor Yates asked for clarification on the numbers of allocations
in the report. Mr. Funk stated with the present ratio, it will
take longer to allocate water to the multi -family than the single
family residential list. He said based on existing zoning the
present ratio allows for the appropriate build -out in the
community.
Councilmember Crotzer asked if the City has relinquished all
local control to the state by adopting the Housing Element? City
Attorney David Hunt responded there may be impacts if the Housing
Element is not complied with.
Mayor Yates asked if there would be a major impact if allocations
are switched by allocating 42 single family residences and 35
multi -family? Mr. Funk responded the state gives a five or six
year estimate of what the City's allocations should be; they do
not dictate how the City allocates on a yearly basis.
Councilmember Mullen stated she recalls the City was going to
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• over multi -family
the new numbers.
to do it now.
Councilmember Unger asked if the City could allocate the same as
last year (50 single family and 27 multi -family)? Mr. Funk
responded it would not meet the City's Housing Element goals.
Councilmember Luna stated if the Housing Element is going to be
amended, it should be considered now.
Mayor Yates stated he supports Councilmember Luna's comments and
staff recommendation.
Councilmember Crotzer stated he would support following the
General Plan by approving the 50/50 split between single family
and multi -family residential allocations.
MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved to approve Resolution No.
04-94 with an amendment to revise the total allocations
• with a 10% latitude based on Measure F allocating 77
total permits with 38 single family and 39 multi -family
residences; and make findings to meet the requirements
of the Housing Element in the General Plan. The motion
was seconded by Mayor Yates and carried with
Councilmember Unger voting no. (4-1)
Mayor Yates called a break at 8:25; meeting resumed at 8:35.
D-4 CONTINUED DISCUSSION AND COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL
OF THE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Public Works Director Jon Crawford updated Council on the draft
Water Management Plan. He introduced Christine Ferrara of Boyle
Engineering who reviewed changes to the recommendations of the
plan. Mr. Crawford recommended Council approve Resolution No.
07-94 adopting the draft Water Management Plan and amending the
City's Local Coastal Plan; and direct staff to forward the
resolution and plan to the Coastal Commission for their review
and approval.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Charles Palmer stated the Water Management Plan is loosely
written and suggested Council have it rewritten to indicate what
direction Council wants to follow. He also said there are
• several technical errors in the plan.
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Jim Wood stated the proposed State Water Project will not benefit
the City of Morro Bay.
Ned Rogoway stated the Water Management Plan has not fulfilled
the proposed scope of work as set forth in the contract. He
recommended the City not make any further payments to Boyle
Engineering until the scope of work has been met. Mr. Rogoway
also said the plan states wastewater reclamation is not a viable
alternative. He quoted Section 8.2 of the Water Management Plan
states water conservation should be a first priority; this is not
being fulfilled. Mr. Rogoway stated the plan also does not
address costs, what the environmental impacts are, and what the
water impacts and implementations will be.
John Lemons asked Council consider adopting Resolution No. 07-94
tonight.
Ernie Miller stated he supports State Water and urged Council
consider adopting Resolution No. 07-94.
Roger Ewing stated he opposes the State Water Project. He urged
Council delay the approval of Resolution No. 07-94 until the
costs are clearly stated. He recommended Council direct staff to
correspond with the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors
• to inform them of Morro Bay's interest in Nacimiento water.
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Frank St. Denis stated the cost of the pipeline being constructed
to San Luis Obispo has already realized a savings of $12 million
in construction costs because the bids came in under the
anticipated cost; this could also happen with the pipeline to
Morro Bay.
Linda Merrill commended Boyle Engineering and staff in their
diligence in preparing this report. She urged Council delay
approval of the Water Management Plan in order to make
adjustments regarding costs. Ms. Merrill asked that the
California Water Plan Update be incorporated into the Water
Management Plan.
Linda Donnelly urged Council to consider adopting Resolution No.
07-94 tonight.
Warren Dorn asked if there is a Water Advisory Board
recommendation? Mr. Crawford responded the Water Advisory Board
supported Option 2B of the Water Management Plan; and also
recommended the City go with a 12" pipeline, and require an
impact fee for new development to help off -set the costs of any
rate increases. Mr. Dorn stated wastewater reclamation should be
considered a priority in water conservation.
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• Paul Donnelly stated Los Osos will be participating in Nacimiento
Water and recommended Council find out how the water will be
transported from Nacimiento to Los Osos.
Dale Reddell stated he supports staff's recommendation and urged
Council consider the adoption of Resolution No. 07-94.
Mayor Yates closed the public hearing.
Mayor Yates remains in support of the vote of the people and
supports approval of Resolution No. 07-94.
Councilmember Unger stated she wants to keep water rates down.
She reviewed costs that would be incurred by the City if the
Water Management Plan is approved as recommended, and stated she
does not support any of the proposed options based on the costs
that would be incurred.
Mayor Yates asked for clarification on the desalination plant
debt service. Mr. Crawford responded the desalination plant is
covered in the amount budgeted; he said there is no specific
revenue source for debt service so money is transferred from
General Water Revenues.
Councilmember Luna asked that the findings of the California
• Water Plan Update be included in the Water Management Plan. He
stated he supports Option 2-B, and upholds the initiative passed
by the citizens of Morro Bay.
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Councilmember Mullen stated she supports Option 2-B of the Water
Management Plan; however, she stated she had concerns with the
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Councilmember Mullen stated she would like to further discuss per
capita usage and population. She said she is not ready to approve
the report as presently written.
Mayor Yates stated he is fearful of history repeating itself.
Councilmember Crotzer stated the demographics of Morro Bay will
change with the approval of the State Water Project. He said
future growth will be based on those who can afford the cost of
living which will also impact low-income housing. Councilmember
Crotzer stated it is immoral to take water from a watershed that
is suffering from depletion of its resources, and take it to a
semi -arid area. He said more time is needed to further review
what alternative will best serve the City of Morro Bay.
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• Mayor Yates stated Council is duty bound to follow the will of
the people. He said there are several issues that are contingent
on the Water Management Plan being adopted, and it is costing the
City money to delay adopting the plan.
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved to approve Resolution No. 07-94. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger.
Councilmember Mullen stated her concern is the population
estimates reported in the plan are not in alignment with Measure
F. Christine Ferrara clarified the population estimates in the
Water Management Plan are in line with Measure F; however, the
number of persons per unit may be Councilmember Mullen's concern,
which is not dictated by Measure F.
Mr. Crawford clarified the Water Management Plan is a planning
document and sets policy in order for staff to follow-up with
Council's requests.
Councilmember Luna stated he will not support the motion because
he would like the Council to come to a consensus on this issue.
Councilmember Unger called for the question.
The motion failed with Councilmember Crotzer,
• Councilmember Luna, Councilmember Mullen, and
Councilmember Unger voting no. (1-4)
Councilmember Crotzer stated this issue may require another
voter's initiative.
Councilmember Mullen stated she will not support Council placing
another initiative on the ballot regarding this issue.
Councilmember Luna stated this may require a workshop in order to
come to consensus.
Councilmember Unger asked Mr. Hunt for clarification on the
Council's ability to amend the plan? Mr. Hunt responded the City
Council has the ability to amend the plan and control its
implementation.
Mayor Yates continued this public hearing to February 3, 1994 at
6:00 p.m.
Mayor Yates called a break at 10:25 p.m.; the meeting resumed at
10:35 p.m.
Councilmember Luna stated Council should direct staff to attend
the Board of Supervisors' meeting and express the City's interest
in participating in the Nacimiento Water Project.
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• MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved to direct staff to attend the
Board of Supervisors' meeting on Tuesday, January 25,
1994 and express the City's interest in participating
in the Nacimiento Water Project. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Crotzer and unanimously
carried. (5-0)
D-1 CONTINUED HEARING ON APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION ON
CDP 52-93fVAR 05-93 (LOCATION: 411 TAHITI; APPLICANT: WEST)
Community Development Director Don Funk reviewed the information
Council requested from staff at their December 13, 1993 meeting.
He recommended Council review the information received from the
State Coastal Commission regarding the creek; approve the
reduction of the front setback to five (5) feet; and uphold the
decision of the Planning Commission reducing the setback from the
creekbank from 50 feet to 25 feet.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
John Kim, representative for the applicant, stated anything less
than 30 feet in depth is difficult to build a dwelling with a
garage. He asked Council to consider a 5-foot variance in front,
and the ability to work with staff on improving the drainage from
the property.
• Councilmember Unger inquired on re-routing the creek? Public
Works Director Jon Crawford responded the Master Drainage Plan
calls for a parallel line down Tahiti Street which will take the
excess drainage and divert part of it.
Councilmember Crotzer stated he does not support approving a 15-
foot setback from the creek to allow a two -car garage on a
substandard lot.
Roy and Julie Spina stated they object to a precedent being set
on allowing the reduction of front setbacks because it reduces
the front buffer zone. Mr. Spina stated the developer should
consider building on two lots to meet his square footage
requirements.
Bob Rogers, builder for applicant, stated there is only one house
in the neighborhood with a ten -foot setback which goes all the
way down to the creek. He said to build a decent house will
require a 30-foot depth lot.
Bill Curtis stated he was allowed a five-foot setback to build a
three car garage. The proposed lot is smaller than his and
requires more building space.
Margarite White stated she owns a similar lot in this
• neighborhood and was not aware they are substandard lots. She
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• said the ordinance needs to be properly defined in regards to the
creek.
Mayor Yates closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Crotzer stated he supports the Planning
Commission's decision on this issue.
Councilmember Mullen stated she supports the Planning
Commission's decision on the rear setback from the creekbank and
a five-foot setback in front.
Councilmember Unger agrees to uphold the Planning Commission's
recommendation on this issue.
Councilmember Luna stated he would support extending the rear
setback to 15 feet before he would approve the five-foot front
setback. Mr. Funk clarified a 25-foot rear setback is the
minimum the City can approve at this point without Coastal
Commission approval.
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved to go beyond the 11:00 p.m.
deadline. The motion was seconded by Mayor Yates and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
• MOTION: Mayor Yates moved to approve the reduction of the
front setback to five feet, and uphold the decision of
the Planning Commission reducing the rear setback from
the creekbank to 25 feet. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Mullen and failed with Councilmembers
Crotzer, Luna, and Unger voting no. (2-3)
MOTION: Councilmember Crotzer moved Council support the
Planning Commission recommendation of an eight -foot
front setback; reaffirm the Department of Fish & Game's
allowed 25-foot setback from the rear; and support the
applicant to go before the appropriate state agencies
to further reduce the rear setback to 20 feet. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger and carried
with Mayor Yates voting no. (4-1)
D-3 APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION UPHOLDING CODE
ENFORCEMENT ACTION (LOCATION• 2970 GREENWOOD; APPLICANT•
HOLINBECK) - CONTINUED TO MARCH 14, 1994
This item is being continued to the City Council meeting of March
28, 1994.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment; there were no
comments, and the public hearing was closed.
• No action was taken on this item.
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F. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Mullen and
unanimously carried. (5-0)
The meeting adjourned at 11:35 p.m.
Recorded by:
Bridge
City Clerk
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City Of Morro Bay
City Council Agenda
Mission Statement
The City of Morro Bay is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the quality of life
which we all enjoy. We are committed to this purpose and will provide a level of municipal
service consistent and responsive to our public and its needs.
REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 10, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
209 SURF ST., MORRO BAY, CA
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - VFW POST 11097
LIGHTEN UP
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
_PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - Members of the audience wishing to address the
Council on City business matters (other than Public Hearings items under
Section D) may do so at this time. When recognized by the Mayor, please
come forward to the podium and state your name and address for the record.
Comments should be limited to three minutes.
7K. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the
following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE SPECIAL WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN WORKSHOPS
OF NOVEMBER 3, 1993 AND NOVEMBER 17, 1993; AND THE SPECIAL CITY
COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 15, 1993
A-2 WATER SUPPLY STATUS REPORT
A-3 STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS - NOVEMBER 1993
A-4 EXPENDITURE REPORT - NOVEMBER 1993
A-5 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING OFFER OF DEDICATION (630 EMBARCADERO - HARADA)
A-6 NOTIFICATION OF ISSUANCE OF EMERGENCY TREE REMOVAL PERMIT (1405 TERESA
DRIVE; CDP 82-93)
A-7 CLAIM REJECTION - LEAGE
A-8 CLAIM REJECTION - VIERTHALER
•-9 APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 1992/93 BEGINNING FUND BALANCES FOR MORRO
BAY/CAYUCOS WASTEWATER JPA FUND
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0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 STATUS REPORT ON TROLLEY PROPOSAL
B-2 ORDINANCE NO. 434 - AMENDMENT TO MORRO BAY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
7.16.040 - KEEPING OF PYGMY LIVESTOCK (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 CONSIDERATION OF TIME EXTENSION REQUEST TO PAY SECOND INSTALLMENT
PARKING IN -LIEU FEE FOR MARINA SQUARE (699 EMBARCADERO)
C-2 RESOLUTION APPROVING REQUEST FOR SUMMARY VACATION OF ALLEY ADJACENT TO
CERRITO PLACE - (PULLED)
C-3 CONSIDERATION OF AGENDIZING BY-LAWS OF THE MORRO BAY MUNICIPAL CODE
AD -HOC COMMITTEE
D-1 CONSIDERATION OF CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE (CMS TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES; ARTHUR PELINO)
D-2 DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL FOR COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
F. ADJOURNMENT
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COPIES OF STAFF REPORTS OR OTHER PUBLIC DOCUMENTATION
RELATING TO EACH ITEM OF BUSINESS REFERRED TO ON THIS
AGENDA ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AND
AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AND REPRODUCTION AT
COST.
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REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 10, 1994
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Yates called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Yates
Colby Crotzer
Ben Luna
Susan Mullen
Ahnawake Unger
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Forrest Henderson
David Hunt
Jon Crawford
Bridgett Davis
Don Funk
Rudy Hernandez
Dave Howell
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Administrator
City Attorney
Public Works Director
City Clerk
Community Development Director
Finance Director
Police Chief
Richard Haskett, Post Sr. Vice Commander of Post 11097, Morro Bay, led
the Pledge of Allegiance.
LIGHTEN UP
Ed McCracken presented the "Lighten Up" for this evening.
MAYOR'S REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Yates presented a check in the amount of $468.27 to Marlene
Owens of Friends of Hapitok collected at the City Employee's Christmas
Party as a donation to Camp Hapitok.
Mayor Yates announced the installation of Water Advisory Board Member
Tish Eaton and Streets and Trees Committee Member John Samaha.
Mayor Yates announced Williams Bros. is officially operating as Vons
Markets.
Mayor Yates announced a vote in abstention when a conflict is not
present is considered a vote with the majority.
Mayor Yates addressed the improved atmosphere at Council meetings.
Mayor Yates addressed the "call for question" issue stating it is
appropriate when an issue has been debated by all Council members and
it is time to vote.
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• Mayor Yates stated the County is considering a County -Net Community
Bulletin Board.
Councilmember Luna announced Cuesta College will be hosting a national
issues forum on the subject of immigration on January 18th and 25th.
Councilmember Mullen announced the group formed to work on the Little
Theater in Morro Bay will be meeting Tuesday, January 17th at the
Community Center at 7:00 p.m..
Councilmember Mullen announced the Waterfront Master Plan guides will
be mailed soon.
Councilmember Mullen announced she has been elected to serve as
Chairperson on the County Solid Waste Management Task Force.
Councilmember Unger announced that Mayor Yates received Morro Bay's
"Citizen of the Year" award.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mary Phillips played a Red Skeleton tape regarding the U.S.
Constitution.
Charles Palmer addressed Council on the inconsistency of City codes
• that require private parties to make public improvements when
improving their property.
Warren Dorn addressed Council on Morro Bay Beautiful's support of the
bond issue regarding the acquisition of properties on the coast which
will be on the June 1994 ballot. He also addressed Council on Morro.
Bay Beautiful's January 3, 1994 letter regarding the Cloisters
subdivision; and the January 6, 1994 letter submitted by Warren Dorn
and Ned Rogoway to the City Administrator regarding questions on the
final draft of the Water Management Plan. Mayor Yates asked that
these letters be included in the minutes as part of the record.
DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Luna requested the following items be agendized:
♦ Council discussion on how the City can participate in National
Youth Services Day which is on April 19th;
♦ Council review of the State Water Plan Update;
♦ Council review of the feasibility of operating Dial -A -Ride on
weekends;
♦ Council discussion on the process of noticing Planning Commission
agendas in the Sun Bulletin.
Councilmember Unger requested an item be agendized to discuss the
resolution proposed by Morro Bay Beautiful in support of the bond
issue regarding the acquisition of properties on the coast which will
be on the June 1994 ballot.
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Mayor Yates requested the following items be agendized:
♦ Council discussion on the proposed County -Net Computer Community
Bulletin Board;
♦ Staff update on the City Newsletter;
♦ Staff update on the basketball court;
♦ Council discussion on the City's upcoming 30th anniversary.
Councilmember Mullen requested an item be agendized in February to
discuss the CALPAW bond issue.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the
following actions are approved without discussion.
A-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FOR THE SPECIAL WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
WORKSHOPS OF NOVEMBER 3, 1993 AND NOVEMBER 17, 1993; AND THE
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 15, 1993
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve the minutes for the Special
Water Management Plan Workshops of November 3, 1993 and November 17,
1993; and the Special City Council Meeting of December 15, 1993.
A-2 WATER SUPPLY STATUS REPORT
• Mr. Henderson recommended Council accept the report for file.
A-3
STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENTS -
NOVEMBER 1993
Mr.
Henderson recommended Council accept
the report for file.
A-4
EXPENDITURE REPORT - NOVEMBER 1993
Mr.
Henderson recommended Council accept
the report for file.
A-5
RESOLUTION NO. 96-93 ACCEPTING
OFFER OF DEDICATION
(630
EMBARCADERO - HARADA)
Mr.
Henderson recommended Council approve Resolution No.
96-93
accepting the Offer of Dedication for 630
Embarcadero.
A-6
NOTIFICATION OF ISSUANCE OF EMERGENCY TREE REMOVAL PERMIT
(1405
TERESA DRIVE; CDP 82-93)
Mr.
Henderson recommended Council accept
the report for file.
A-7
CLAIM REJECTION - LEAGE
Mr.
Henderson recommended Council reject
the claim of Brad Leage.
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• A-8 CLAIM REJECTION - VIERTHALER
Mr. Henderson recommended Council reject the claim of Mable
Vierthaler.
A-9 APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 1992/93 BEGINNING FUND BALANCES FOR MORRO
BAY/CAYUCOS WASTEWATER JPA FUND
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve the Fiscal Year 1992/93
Beginning Fund Balances for Morro Bay/Cayucos Wastewater JPA Fund.
Councilmember Luna pulled Item A-2; and Councilmember Crotzer pulled
Item A-6 from the Consent Calendar.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved to approve the Consent Calendar
with the exception of Items A-2 and A-6. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Unger and unanimously carried.
(5-0)
A-2 WATER SUPPLY STATUS REPORT
Councilmember Luna addressed the update on the State Water Project in
the status report. He asked for clarification on the bids and costs
of the Coastal Branch turn -out. Public Works Director Jon Crawford
responded the estimates received are conservative but will support the
• original bond sale.
Councilmember Crotzer asked for clarification on State Water
participation and the unforeseen costs. Mr. Crawford responded the
City will carry its proportional share of costs. He said he
anticipates the bonds that are sold will cover the costs of getting
the pipeline to the City.
Councilmember Unger asked who is the City splitting the proportional
share with? Mr. Crawford responded the City will be splitting it with
all Central Coast Water Authority participants.
No action was taken on this item.
A-6 NOTIFICATION OF ISSUANCE OF EMERGENCY TREE REMOVAL PERMIT (1405
TERESA DRIVE; CDP 82-93)
Councilmember Crotzer stated there is a need for regulations in
allowing the removal of trees.
Mayor Yates asked when the Streets and Trees Committee will be
addressing this issue. Mr. Crawford responded the Committee will be
addressing this issue within the next 2-3 months. Mayor Yates asked
that it be brought back to Council in May.
No action was taken on this item.
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• B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
B-1 STATUS REPORT ON TROLLEY PROPOSAL
Councilmember Luna reviewed the status report on the trolley proposal.
He said a questionnaire is being distributed to all business owners in
town regarding attaching a trolley fee to the renewal of business
licenses to pay for the operations and maintenance costs of a trolley.
Councilmember Luna stated a proposal has been submitted by Ride -On to
operate their double-decker bus in Morro Bay.
No action was taken on this item.
B-2 ORDINANCE NO. 434 - AMENDMENT TO MORRO BAY MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
7.16.040 - KEEPING OF PYGMY LIVESTOCK (SECOND READING AND
ADOPTION)
City Administrator Forrest Henderson introduced Ordinance No. 434 for
second reading and adoption.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved to have Ordinance No. 434 read by
title and number only. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Crotzer and unanimously carried. (5-0)
Mr. Henderson read Ordinance No. 434 by title and number.
• MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved to adopt Ordinance No. 434. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger and unanimously
carried. (5-0)
MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved to approve Resolution No. 106-93
adding a permit fee for pygmy animals to the Master Fee
Schedule. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger
and unanimously carried. (5-0)
C. NEW BUSINESS
C-1 CONSIDERATION OF TIME EXTENSION REQUEST TO PAY SECOND INSTALLMENT
PARKING IN -LIEU FEE FOR MARINA SQUARE (699 EMBARCADERO)
Community Development Director Don Funk reviewed the request of Stan
Trapp for a deferral of payment of the remainder of the in -lieu fees
for the Marina Square project located at 699 Embarcadero. He said the
fees that are now due would be delayed until July 1, 1994 if the
extension is approved.
Mr. Funk recommended Council approve a six-month extension of time to
pay the remainder of the parking in -lieu fees.
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• MOTION: Councilmember Luna moved Council approve a six-month
extension of time to pay the remainder of parking in -lieu
fees for the Marina Square project located at 699
Embarcadero. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger
and unanimously carried. (5-0)
C-2 RESOLUTION APPROVING REQUEST FOR SUMMARY VACATION OF ALLEY
ADJACENT TO CERRITO PLACE - (PULLED)
No action was taken on this item.
C-3 RESOLUTION NO. 02-94 ESTABLISHING THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS AND
COMPOSITION OF THE MORRO BAY MUNICIPAL CODE AD -HOC COMMITTEE
City Administrator Forrest Henderson reviewed the intent of the
Municipal Code Ad -Hoc Committee. He said three specific concerns have
arisen regarding this Committee: 1) the fact that the Committee is
supposed to be comprised of seven members; 2) the members were not to
serve on any other advisory committees; and 3) the specific areas of
interest were seen to be limiting in scope.
Mr. Henderson recommended Council approve Resolution No. 02-94
establishing the number of members and composition of the Morro Bay
Municipal Code Ad -Hoc Committee.
• Councilmember Unger addressed concern with dual representation on
boards and conflict that might arise.
Mayor Yates and Councilmember Crotzer both agreed they would like this
Committee be comprised of a seven -member voting board.
The consensus of Council was to amend Resolution No. 02-94
establishing a seven -member ad -hoc committee.
MOTION: Mayor Yates moved Council approve Resolution No. 02-94
establishing the number of members and composition of the
Morro Bay Municipal Code Ad -Hoc Committee with the amendment
that the voting board consist of a seven -member board. The
motion was seconded by Councilmember Unger and unanimously
carried. (5-0)
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS REPORTS & APPEARANCES
D-1 RESOLUTION NO. 01-94 GRANTING A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE
AND NECESSITY (ARTHUR PELINO, APPLICANT, DBA CMS TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES)
Police Chief Dave Howell reviewed the request of Arthur Pelino Jr. dba
CMS Transportation Services for a Certificate of Public Convenience to
operate a taxicab service in Morro Bay as required by Morro Bay
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• Municipal Code Chapter 5.24. Chief Howell recommended Council
determine if the applicant meets the required criteria for the
issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience; and, if so, approve
Resolution No. 01-94 granting the applicant such certificate.
Councilmember Unger asked the applicant if his service was equipped to
serve the handicapped. Mr. Pelino responded there are no particular
accommodations for wheelchairs at this time; however, he is
negotiating with Ride -On to serve the handicapped.
Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Arthur Pelino, applicant, addressed Council on the service he is
proposing to offer in the City of Morro Bay.
Leabah winter asked if this service will include rides to Amtrak,
Greyhound, and the airport? Mr. Pelino said they will transport to
the airport at a flat rate.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
Mayor Yates and Councilmember Mullen both stated their support of
issuing a Certificate of Public Convenience for this service.
Councilmember Luna asked about insurance coverage? City Administrator
• Forrest Henderson responded he is presently addressing this issue;
however, Council can approve the issuance of the certificate this
evening with the condition insurance requirements are met.
Councilmember Crotzer asked about the logo on the taxicabs? Mr.
Pelino described the proposed logo.
Councilmember Unger asked the applicant if he would be promoting the
Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce? Mr. Pelino responded affirmative.
MOTION: Councilmember Mullen moved Council approve Resolution No.
01-94 granting a Certificate of Public Convenience with the
contingency that insurance requirements are met. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried.
(5-0)
Mayor Yates called for a break at 7:25 p.m.; the meeting resumed at
7:35 p.m.
D-2 DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL FOR COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Councilmember Mullen and Community Development Director Don Funk
reviewed the proposed Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Program.
Mr. Funk introduced Mike Compton, Finance Director for the City of
Paso Robles, which has implemented the CRA Program in their City. Mr.
• Compton stated the program in Paso Robles has been very successful and
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• could be used as a model for Morro Bay if Council approves of the
program. He said the program is designed to help remedy blight in a
city.
Mr. Compton said the Paso Robles City Council serves as the CRA Board;
the Finance Director serves as the Chief Fiscal Officer; the City
Administrator serves as the Executive Director; and the City Clerk
serves as the Board's Secretary. He said the CRA meetings are the
same evenings as the City Council meetings and are agendized as joint
meetings.
Mr. Compton stated to create an agency the City must create and adopt
a redevelopment plan which is comprised of the term length of the RDA;
the project boundaries; the goals and objectives; and, identifies the
projects the City is desirous of undertaking which include a fiscal
analysis, and findings of impacts. He said the City will have to
negotiate and execute fiscal agreements with the existing taxing
agencies within the tax rate area for the City.
Mr. Compton stated tax issues include base year distribution which
continues to flow to tax agencies, increase of property taxes after
base year would flow to CRA, and tax rate is based on assessed value
of properties. He said property taxes generated from assessed values
within the "base year" continue to flow to all taxing agencies. Mr.
Compton stated the actual amount of tax increment revenues received by
• the CRA may be modified by the fiscal agreements between the CRA and
the other various taxing public agencies which are affected by any
redistribution of property tax revenues.
Mr. Compton explained assessed valuation is increased in four ways: 1)
inflationary growth not to exceed 2% annually; 2) new construction; 3)
ownership changes; and 4) major additions and remodels.
Councilmember Luna asked Mr. Compton for clarification on the funding
process of redistribution of funds into the RDA. Mr. Compton responded
the incremental increase will go into the RDA. He said tax revenues
will turn over and improve properties. Mr. Compton stated an agency's
debt must exceed the City's annual tax revenues.
Councilmember Crotzer asked how the base year is selected? Mr. Compton
responded the base year is usually the current year. Councilmember
Crotzer asked if the RDA is bound to dedicate a portion of the
proceeds to low and moderate income housing or could it be limited
solely to low income housing? Mr. Compton responded he does not know
of any restrictions that will allow such limitations.
Councilmember Mullen asked if amendments can be made after the initial
plan has been written and adopted? Mr. Compton responded the plan can
be modified after the initial project area has been established and
approved. Councilmember Mullen asked if the RDA can offset City costs
• to assist the City and reduce the General Fund impact? Mr. Compton
responded that is another advantage where City financing is concerned.
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Mayor Yates opened the hearing for public comment.
Suedene Nelson, Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce Director, stated the
Chamber of Commerce would like to be involved in the process of
establishing an RDA in Morro Bay.
Mayor Yates closed the hearing for public comment.
Councilmember Mullen stated a financing method is needed in order to
find funding for various projects. She recommended Council make a
motion to have the Mayor appoint an ad -hoc committee to investigate
the potential of establishing an RDA in Morro Bay.
Mayor Yates stated he will appoint a cross section of the community,
business community, and staff to serve on this investigative ad -hoc
committee.
MOTION: Councilmember Unger moved Council approve the appointment of
an ad -hoc committee to investigate the concept of forming a
Community Redevelopment Agency in Morro Bay. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Luna and unanimously carried. (5-
0)
F. ADJOURNMENT
• MOTION: Councilmember Unger
motion was seconded
carried. (5-0)
moved the meeting be adjourned. The
by Councilmember Luna and unanimously
The meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
Recorded by:
Bridgett Davis
City Clerk
MORRO aAY SEAUTIF:R
FOUNDING MEMBERS:
Bud. =1ta. +ocer 'Lcliv
ina .:en=naennr.
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Rrenard carcara daynnam
Thomas .ire Pam Sernard
Lesiar and Doreen eira
Dee.,nn ducnnr
genie an, L:'.aa Caca
Joal:n G..incd
Lan ar'I :.IUI:O CJw ion
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Dms u:rnns
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Raven ano Pamela '.1evem
: a" Ina Rav 'A melt
051nok Neaiv
Anita and Gina Racnuo"a
Dons Raid
'3ia Rowland
Antra ry 3anas
Aran Scnraeaer
Eogar and Bernice Smarr
aamaim iemaielon
Dean and Senna rvler
Bill. Ann and Cindy Uden
R" Pat ano Lorraine Wagner
Hermima Ward
Joan Warmouth
Steve. Janet and SWORM Whitl=K
Fred Will
Radon anal Julia Wright
AOVt3OR3
Jim Maui - AIA
Ron Regan - Head of Ornamental
HMiduilure at Cal Poly
Vegmia Russell - Lancscaoe Designer
U.H. Souza - Director of Agriculture
at Morro Bev Hiqn Scnool
)Hanna Rosa - County Healln Deat.
Mars Bay Brauttfut
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PO, aOX 81L MORRO BAY CAUFORNIA "43
November 18, 1993
RESOLUTION BY
MORRO BAY BEAUTIFUL FOUNDATION
w rmr(EAS a ballot initiative, made eligible by volunteers collecting over 136,000
signatures, will be placed on the June 1994 ballot, and:
WHEREAS members of Morro Bay Beautiful, and other individuals and
organizations, assisted the California Coastal Conservancy in drafting and preparing
said resolution, and;
WHEREAS citizens from organizations in Morro Baywere instrumental in collecting
a proportional share of those signatures between April and October 1993, and;
WHEREAS said Conservation Bond Measure for $1.9 billion will be dispersed to
various state agencies for the purpose of enhancing and protecting recreational park
and scenic resources of the state, and;
WHEREAS the allocation set aside for San Luis Obispo County from these bond act
funds amounts to $20 million which funds will be used to protect the Mottos, acquire
the Elfin Forest, and the abandoned "Carp Lake" & "Greening Farm" on Morro
Bay's unsubdivided flood plain North of Morro Bay 1-1i.-h School, West of our State
Scenic Coast Highway 1 and adjacent to, and South of, the residential street Azure,
and;
WHEREAS passage of this bond act would give financial and technical assistance to
many coastal wetlands, water sheds, and riparian corridors of the state, including
Morro Bay. Now therefore, be it resolved, that Morro Bav Beautiful Foundation
supports said California State Neighborhood Parks, Gang Prevention, Tree Planting,
Wildlife, Coastal Senior Center, Park Wetlands, Rivers, Forest, and Agricultural
Land Conservation Act of 1994. We urge the City Council of Morro Bay, the
County Board of Supervisors of San Luis Obispo County, and the people of the State
of the State of California to support passage of said bond act.
•eAV"ae0er' Sandal
MORRO BAY BEAUTIFUL
FOUNDING MEMBERSI
Bud, Rita, Roger, Molly
and Jeff Anderson
Katharine Asper
Richard and Barbara Baynham
Thomas and Patti Bernard
Lester and Doreen Bird
OeaAnn Bucher
morns. Nellie and Linda Cecil
Joann Clampil
Lam and Molly COUlaton
Amos and Dorothy Cook
Angelina Crider
June Cunningham
Larry and Pat DeGarimora
Malcolm and Dorotha Deutsch
%varren and Phyllis Dorn
Rchard Felker
in Margaret Foster
Steve and Edie Gambino
Gerald and Patti Hempenius
Lloyd and Barbara Isbell
Lila Keiser
Doris Lemons
Janice H. Meyms
Robes and Pamela Meyer
Dale and Kay Mitchell
Patrick Nasty
Anita and Gina Raohubka
Dorn Reid
Lois Rowland
Amla W. Sands
Ardis Schroeder
Edgar and Bernice Smith
Serowe Templeton
Dean and Bertha Tyler
Bill. Ann and Cindy Udell
Ray, Pat and Lorraine Wagner
Hernlinia Ward
Joan Wermouth
Steve, Janet and Barbara Whitlock
Fred Wilt
Ralph and Julia Wright
ADVISORS
Jim Maul • AIA
Ron Regan • Head of Ornamental
Horticulture al Cal Poly
.Virginia Russell• Landscape Designer
M.H. Souza • Director of Agriculture
at Morro Bay High School
Marina Rosa • County Health Debt.
Munro Nag lazantitut
A non profit City Aaautlfieatlrsn taundsUOn
P.O. BOX 8& MORRO BAY CAUFORNIA 93443
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Keyoto Natalie
1763 Alrita St.
San Luis Obispo
Dear Mrs. Merat,
December 15, 1993
CA 93401
Senator Henry Mello was in Morro Bay the third week in November again
talking about the possible exchange or trading your property, that you
claim interest in between the high school and Azure Street and south of
Highway 1. This long established flood plain with no water has presented
many problems to the city and, of course, to all the land owners for the
past several years. It would seem to me that a land swap, as Sylvester
Morning had suggested back when I was Mayor, would be something that
you might be interested in pursuing. It would seem to me that a sale of
your property in an exchange for other property, particularly in Senator
Mellos phasing out Fort Ord in Monterey County would be an ideal
exchange for you and those you represent.
Please let me know how you can be contacted, or if you feel like it,
contact Senator Mello's Office in Monterey, California. I have tried so
many ways to reach you through the city, Victor Montgomery, the
telephone, etc. I just hope that we can find you and help prevent the
misuse of this so-called "Cloisters Property."
Very sincerely,
Warren M. Dorn,
President
PS: Please act upon this as soon as possible
inasmuch as the water shortage in the City of
Morro Bay has not been resolved.
WMD/ng
"Baykeeper" Sandal
Drew Johansing • Plam Talk
MORRO BAY BEAUTIFUL
FOUNDING MEMBERSt
Bud. Rita. Roger, Molly
and Jell Anderson
Katherine Asper
Richard and Barbara Baynham
Thomas and Faai Bemard
Lester and Doreen Bird
DeeAnn Bucher
Morris, Nellie and Linda Cecil
Joann Clampit
Lani and Molly Coulsion
Amos and Dorothy Cook
Angeline Crider
June Cunningham
tarry and Pat DeGarimore
Malcolm and Dorotha Deutsch
ren and Phyllis Dorn
a d Felker
Margaret Foster
Steve and Edie Gambino
Gerald and Patti Hempenius
Loyd and Barbara Isbell
Lila Keiser
Dons Lemons
Janice H. Meyers
Robert and Pamela Meyers
Dale and Kay Mitchell
Patrick Neary
Anita and Gina Rachubka
Doris Reid
Lois Rowland
Anita W. Sands
Ardis Schroeder
Edgar anci Bernice Smith
Barbara Templeton
Dean and Bertha Tyler
Bill, Ann and Cindy Udell
Ray. Pat and Lorraine Wagner
Herminia Ward
Joan Wermouth
Steve. Janet and Barbara Whitlock
Fred Win
Ralph and Julia Wright
ADVISORS
Jim Maul • AIA
'on Regan • Head of Ornamental
iculture at Cal Poly
Virginia Russell • Landscape Designer
M.M. Souza - Director of Agriculture
at Mono Bay High School
Manna Rosa - County Health Dept.
"Baykeeper Sandal
Morro ap 8rautiful
A non profit City bewtlfleatlon foundaflan
PA. BOX Sa MORRO BAY CALIFORNIA 93443
January 3, 1994
"OPEN LETTER TO MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL"
Dear Friends,
Would you be so kind as to assist Ned Rogoway, and myself, in attempting
to locate, for Senator Henry Mello, Mrs. France Merat. Mrs. Merat claims to
be one of the owners of the so-called "Cloisters" subdivision which runs
between Scenic Coast Highway 1 and the ocean and from Morro Bay High
School north to Azure Street.
When Senator Henry Mello, who used to be our own State Senator prior to
reapportionment, was here being honored by Morro Bay Beautiful Foundation
in November, he again expressed a desire to pursue the possibility of
exchanging this "problem" property with any part of the Fort Ord property in
his district in Monterey. This land swap was something that was suggested
back when I was Mayor of Morro Bay and seemed, at that time, to be a very
good way of protecting the financial interests of the offshore corporate owners
of this property. This swap would also allow our wastewater reclamation
program to go into effect. As you know the City, for a number of years, has
been trying to uphold its agreement with the Coastal Commission and the
public to conserve water for Morro Bay by reclaiming and reusing the
wastewater that each day goes into the ocean not properly treated. This results
in unfortunate pollution in our own Morro Bay.
Open Letter to Morro Bay City Council
January 3, 1994
Page 2
It seems to us that this exchange of properties would be good for everyone and the public's
interest would be best served if this property were maintained for these public purposes. Please
let Morro Bay Beautiful Foundation, as a non-profit, non -political, environmental association
assist you and Senator Mello in any way possible in making this long needed, and certainly much
wanted, land exchange.
I have written to the attorney that the County Assessors office informs us is receiving letters and
inquiries for Mrs. Merat. Inasmuch as we have been unable to contact her we would appreciate
your assistance in following through on this very vital subject, therefore I request that you place
this matter on your agenda for discussion at your next meeting.
Sincerely,
Warren M. Dom,
President
•
WMD/ng
FILE COPY
January 6, 1994
Forrest Henderson, City Administrator
City of Morro Bay
595 Harbor
Morro Bay, CA 93442
Re: Water Management Plan, Final Draft
Dear Mr. Henderson:
We are writing this letter to express our concern about the
obvious deficiencies we have found in the so-called Final Draft of
the Water Management Plan dated October 1993 and prepared by Boyle
Engineering Corporation. In September 1992, the City staff
transmitted a Request for Proposal (RFP) to various qualified
consultants, which RFP stated the resultant report would address
the issues and areas of concern contained in the proposed Scope of
Work. Both of us have served the City of Morro Bay for many years,
Mr. Dorn as Mayor and Mr. Rogoway as City Planning Director, and we
are familiar with contractual relationships with consultants. It
is our opinion that the Final Draft Report submitted by Boyle
Engineering Company does not comply with the approved Scope of Work
for this project. Since the Scope of Work is made part of the
contract approved by your City Council, the consultant is bound to
comply with the requirements of the Scope of Work. Until the
issues and matters of concern are properly addressed to the
satisfaction of the Council, no further payments should be made to
the consultant. The deficiencies in the report are so prominent
that without these matters being properly addressed, the City is
leaving itself open to a taxpayers' lawsuit. We notified the
Council of our concerns during our testimony at the City's joint
meeting on November 17, 1993.
Of particular note, we refer to paragraphs F and G of the
Scope of Work. It would appear paragraphs F1 and F2 are addressed
in the Report. In our opinion, paragraph F3 is only partially
addressed in the Report, and the text does not seem to be
sufficiently comprehensive to comply with the intent of the
instruction. Paragraph F4 has not been fulfilled. The Draft
Report took great pains to justify the consultant's position that
waste water reclamation was not a viable alternative. That
position was primarily based upon the contention that there are
"too many uncertainties" to consider reclamation as a primary
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January 6, 1994
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source. However, the Scope of Work is very clear. First, a
reasonable reclamation scheme must be devised (which was not done).
Based upon that scheme (which would make reasonable assumptions),
the consultant would prepare the cost and cost benefit, the
impacts, the water benefits and a time schedule. None of this was
done. It might be pointed out that the City's Coastal Plan
requires this scenario to be completed in the Water Management
Plan.
Paragraphs F5 and F6 have been totally ignored. Here is an
opportunity for the City (through the consultant's advice and
significant input from the Director of Community Development) to be
creative and cost effective in the area of conservation. Many
conservation alternatives are available, and through the advise of
a competent consultant, many measures can be taken by the City
first at minimal cost. The consultant offered none. Not only
should these implementation techniques be offered but the
consultant should provide the cost, impacts and timing information
as required by paragraph G.
Until the entirety of paragraphs F and G are reported to the
Council, the Draft is not complete. However, the City has gone to
great expense to publish this Report, send an executive summary to
all households and hold numerous meetings and hearings without
having been presented with the complete picture as was required by
the contract.
I would suggest not only withholding further payment, but
advising the consultant to complete the draft to the satisfaction
of the City staff and Council before official hearings are
scheduled. That may very well mean the re -publication of the final
draft and starting the process over.
cc:
Res�pec�fully
David Loomis
Judy Allen
Don Funk, Community Development Department
Jon Crawford, Public Works Department
Christine Ferrara, Boyle Engineering Co.
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