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REGULAR MEETING — JANUARY 10, 2017
VETERAN'S MEMORIAL HALL — 6:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Jamie Irons
Robert Davis
John Headding
Matt Makowetski
Marlys McPherson
STAFF: Dave Buckingham
Joe Pannone
Dana Swanson
Ikani Taumoepeau
Craig Schmollinger
Rob Livick
Scot Graham
Larry Todd
Jody Cox
Steve Knuckles
AGENDA NO: A-2
MEETING DATE: January 24, 2017
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Deputy City Manager
Finance Director
Public Works Director
Community Development Director
Interim Police Chief
Police Commander
Fire Chief
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m., with all members present.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
RECOGNITION -None
PRESENTATIONS — Bird Festival Proclamation
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The Council presented a Proclamation declaring January 2017 Bird Festival Month to Chris
Cameron, Co -Chair of the Winter Bird Festival.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — No Closed Session Meeting was held.
MAYOR AND COUNCI LMEMBERS' REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS &PRESENTATIONS
CITY MANAGER REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS &PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT
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Erica Crawford, Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce, invited the community to attend the Chamber
Installation Dinner to be held on Friday, January 20, at the Morro Bay Community Center.
Madeline Moore expressed concern about misinformation surrounding a New Year's Eve event,
and other issues related to the operation of her lease site.
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Bob Keller, Morro Bay, welcomed reelected Mayor Irons and newly elected Councilmembers
McPherson and Davis, and looks forward to working together on important planning goals and
the Water Reclamation Facility,
Dan Costley, Morro Bay resident and current President of Morro Bay Rotary Club, thanked the
community, City Councilmembers, and City staff for their participation and support of this year's
Lighted Boat Parade.
The public comment period was closed.
A. CONSENT AGENDA
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Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the following actions are approved
without discussion.
A-1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 12, 2016 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL
MEETING; (ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 13, 2016 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL
MEETING; (ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 137 2016 CITY COUNCIL MEETING;
(ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-4 APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE AND APPOINTMENT OF
REPRESENTATIVES ON DISCRETIONARY BOARDS, COUNCIL LIAISON
ASSIGNMENTS AND COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEES; (MAYOR)
RECOMMENDATION: Council affirm the appointment of Councilmember John Headding
as Mayor Pro Tempore as well as the appointment of Representatives to serve on the
various County or Regional Discretionary Boards, Council Liaison Assignments and Sub-
committees for calendar year 2017.
A-5 AUTHORIZATION FOR ATTENDANCE AT THE CALIFORNIA MARINE AFFAIRS AND
NAVIGATION CONFERENCE (C-MANC) ANNUAL WASHINGTON D.C.,
"WASHINGTON WEEK" MEETINGS; (HARBOR)
RECOMMENDATION: Council approve authorization for athree-person delegation (the
Mayor, City Manager and Harbor Director) to attend the California Marine Affairs and
Navigation Conference (C-MANC) 2017 "Washington Week" meetings in Washington, D.C.
A-6 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-17 AMENDING THE COUNCIL POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES TO ALLOW FOR EXCEPTIONS TO THE AGE REQUIREMENT FOR
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS, ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO, 02-17 AMENDING
THE ADVISORY BOARD BY-LAWS REGARDING QUALIFICATION, AND
AFFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE RECREATION AND PARKS
COMMISSION; (ADMINISTRATION)
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RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. 01-17 amending the Council Policies
and Procedures to allow for exceptions to the age requirement for Advisory Board
Members; and, adopt Resolution No. 02-17 amending the Advisory Board By -Laws for the
Recreation & Parks Commission regarding qualifications. With the adoption of those
policy changes, the Council can affirm its December 13, 2016, appointment of Michelle
Morosin, a Morro Bay High School student to the Recreation and Parks Commission.
A-7 AUTHORIZATION TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE PROJECT NO.
MB2016-MA01: HEATING VENTILATION AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) UPGRADE;
(PUBLIC WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: Council authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion of the project
0B2016-MA01: HVAC Upgrade.
A-8 AUTHORIZATION TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE PROJECT NO.
MB2016-MA04: SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATION PROJECT; (PUBLIC
WORKS)
RECOMMENDATION: Council authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion of the project
6IB2016-MA04: Solar Photovoltaic Installation.
A-9 PROCLAMATION DECLARING JANUARY 2017 AS MORRO BAY WINTER BIRD
FESTIVAL MONTH, (ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
The public comment period for the Consent Agenda was opened; seeing none, the public
comment period was closed.
Councilmember Makowetski pulled Items A-7 and A-8. Councilmember Davis pulled Item A-6.
MOTION: Councilmember Headding moved the Council approve Items A-1 through A-5 and
A-9 on the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
McPherson and carried unanimously, 5-0.
A-6 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 01-17 AMENDING THE COUNCIL POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES TO ALLOW FOR EXCEPTIONS TO THE AGE REQUIREMENT FOR
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS, ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO, 02-17 AMENDING
THE ADVISORY BOARD BY-LAWS REGARDING QUALIFICATION, AND
AFFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE RECREATION AND PARKS
COMMISSION; (ADMINISTRATION)
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MOTION: Councilmember Davis supports this item and moved the Council direct staff to
make the same amendment for other advisory bodies, allowing one member to be
under the age of 18 and not necessarily a Morro Bay resident, to encourage high
school student participation on all advisory boards. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Makowetski.
Councilmember Headding was in favor of having a high school student participate on the
Recreation &Parks Commission, but generally concerned about having the requisite skills and
competence needed for other advisory boards. Councilmember McPherson agreed and
suggested further amendments be considered at such time a student expresses interest.
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The motion failed 2-3 with Mayor Irons, Councilmember Headding and Councilmember
McPherson voting no.
A-7 AUTHORIZATION TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE PROJECT NO.
MB2016-MA01: HEATING VENTILATION AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) UPGRADE;
(PUBLIC WORKS)
A-8 AUTHORIZATION TO FILE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE PROJECT_ NO,
MB2016-MA04: SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATION PROJECT; (PUBLIC
WORKS)
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Councilmember Makowetski pulled Items A-7 and A-8 to highlight the energy savings projects
recently completed on various City buildings. These projects were funded by a Department of
Energy low interest loan to be paid back with energy savings.
MOTION: Councilmember McPherson moved the Council approve Items A-6, A-7 and A-8.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Makowetski and carried
unanimously, 5-0.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
C. BUSINESS ITEMS
C-1 DISCUSSION OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION TO GO ALONG
WITH RESULTS FROM THE SALARY SURVEY CONDUCTED BY KOFF &
ASSOCIATES, AND CONSIDERATION OF COMPENSATION POLICY EXAMPLES;
(FINANCE)
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Finance Director Schmollinger presented the staff report and, along with City Manager
Buckingham, responded to Council inquiries.
The public comment period for Item C-1 was opened; seeing none, the public comment period
was closed.
The Council expressed concern about developing a policy based on insufficient data and, in the
absence of a significant problem regarding turnover or recruitment, there was consensus to not
develop a compensation policy at this time. Any future policy would require further external study
that includes more cities of similar size and similar ability to pay. There was a desire to have
competitive and fair compensation to facilitate recruitment and retention and to consider a
philosophical statement on how to compensate, treat and respect City employees.
MOTION: Councilmember Headding moved the Council receive and file this report for
information, direct staff to provide Council with an annual report on turnover rate
both organizationally and by department, inform Council of difficult recruitment
issues, and bring to Council a potential philosophical statement as an example of
something that could be adopted that is not prescriptive. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember McPherson and carried unanimously, 5-0.
MOTION: Councilmember Headding moved the Council direct staff to bring back discussion
of the compensation philosophy in 90 days. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember McPherson for discussion.
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Staff recommended the Council not discuss compensation philosophy during employee
negotiations.
Councilmember Headding withdrew his motion. Councilmember McPherson withdrew the
second.
MOTION: Councilmember Headding moved the Council direct staff to bring discussion of a
compensation philosophy to Council in no less than 180 days. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember McPherson and carried unanimously, 5-0.
The Council took a short recess at 8:20 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:27 p.m.
C-2 STREETS FUNDING DISCUSSION; (CITY MANAGER)
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Mr. Buckingham presented the staff report and responded to Council inquiries.
The public comment period for Item C-2 was opened.
Bob Keller, Morro Bay, recommended the City focus on the Water Reclamation Facility project as
the top priority and not consider a special election at this time. He urged the Council to consider
other alternatives to raise money for streets.
Larry Truesdale, Morro Bay, wants to see streets improved and suggested we not wait for the
County to take action.
The public comment period for Item C-2 was closed.
Following discussion, there was Council consensus to not pursue a street funding measure in
2017, but to focus efforts on the Prop 218 process related to the Water Reclamation Facility.
Discussion of a sales tax measure with a sunset provision may be considered for the 2018 general
election. Mayor Irons suggested mirroring the SLOCOG approach to ensure a detailed spending
pIan is in place that can be clearly communicated to the public.
Councilmember McPherson noted the Public Works Advisory Board recently voted 6-0 to
recommend the Council consider as part of its FY 17/18 goals, a cost/benefit analysis of various
ways to set money aside for streets, including establishing parking fees in the downtown area,
neighborhood street improvement funds, allocating a portion of transient occupancy taxes to a
dedicated street improvement fund, or allocating any excess General Fund Emergency Reserve
to streets.
MOTION: Councilmember Headding moved the Council remain focused on fixing streets and
direct staff to pursue financing alternatives no earlier than November 2018. The
motion was seconded by Mayor Irons and carried unanimously, 5-0.
D. COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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Mayor Irons requested a consent item that would provide an update and review of ballot initiatives
passed in 2016. There was full support for this item.
Councilmember Makowetski requested discussion of public outreach effort ("Trolley Town Hall")
where one or two Councilmembers would visit different parts of the city in weeks between Council
meetings to conduct small neighborhood meetings. Discussion to include Councilmember
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participation, appropriate levels of staff and logistical support, use of City facilities and timing.
There was full support for this item.
Mayor Irons requested review and further discussion of the City's Strategic Planning Framework.
Councilmembers McPherson, Makowetski and Davis supported the item.
E. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:01 p.m. The next Regular Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January
24, 2017 at 6:00 p.m, at the Veteran's Memorial Hall located at 209 Surf Street, Morro Bay,
California.
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City Clerk
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