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MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING — OCTOBER 23, 2017
COMMUNITY CENTER MULTI -PURPOSE ROOM
1001 KENNEDY WAY — 4:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Jamie Irons
Robert Davis
John Headding
Matt Makowetski
Marlys McPherson
STAFF: Martin Lomeli
Joe Pannone
Dana Swanson
Jody Cox
MEETING DATE
November 14, 2017
Mayor
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member (arrived at 4:31 p.m.)
Interim City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Police Commander
ESTABLISH A QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m, with all but Council Member McPherson present.
Council Member McPherson joined the meeting at 4:31 p.m.
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA ITEM:
I. Discussion of Possible Removal of Richard Sadowski from the Planning
Commission and WRFCAC, and Action, if any, Deemed Appropriate by Council
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Mayor Irons read Resolution No. 70-15 "Pledging to Follow Best Practices of Civility and Civil
Discourse in All of its Meetings" into the record, followed by a prepared statement regarding his
request this item be agendized for Council consideration.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Carole Truesdale, Morro Bay, spoke in support of Mr. Sadowski and thanked all those who serve
on the City's advisory boards.
Aaron Ochs, Morro Bay, spoke in support of Mr. Sadowski and asked the Council to rescind its
pursuit to remove him from the Planning Commission.
Barbara Doerr, Morro Bay, opposed removing Mr. Sadowski from his position and asked the
Council to remove this item from the agenda and adjourn the meeting.
Paul Donnelly, Morro Bay resident and member of WRFCAC, spoke in support for Mr. Sadowski,
noting he is a valuable asset of that Committee.
Richard Rowe, Morro Bay, spoke in support of Mr. Sadowski.
Marla Jo Sadowski, Morro Bay, asked the Council to withdraw this item and allow Mr. Sadowski
to remain on Planning Commission and WRFCAC.
Richard Sadowski, Morro Bay, stated it is his responsibility to represent the interests of all citizens
of the community as a Planning Commissioner and WRFCAC.
Diane Playan, Morro Bay, spoke in support of Mr. Sadowski and understood his frustration that
WRFCAC meetings had been canceled.
Larry Rogers, Morro Bay, spoke in support of Mr. Sadowski and believed Mayor Irons owed him
an apology.
David Nelson, Morro Bay, appreciated the time Mr. Sadowski has spent at public meetings and
hoped the City will build a treatment plant the community can afford.
Cynthia Hawley asked the Council to vote against the removal of Mr. Sadowski or pull this item
from any agenda.
Bill Woodson, Morro Bay, requested the Council give Mr. Sadowski some slack and asked
Richard to rigorously observe. Robert's Rules of Order.
Tina Metzger, Morro Bay, suggested the Council issue a public apology and cease all discussion
about removing Mr. Sadowski from the Planning Commission and WRFCAC.
Annie Pivarski, Morro Bay, spoke in support of Mr. Sadowski.
The public comment period was closed.
Mayor Irons responded to questions raised during public comment.
The Council agreed the discussion was not based on the content of Mr. Sadowski's public
comment, but his decorum, and that as a public official he was held to a higher standard. Council
Members Headding, McPherson and Makowetski supported an admonishment or reprimand for
the behaviors that were displayed.
Council Member Davis suggested Mr. Sadowski be provided an opportunity to state how he would
conduct himself in the future if he remains on the Commission. There was Council consensus to
invite him to comment but Mr. Sadowski declined.
MOTION: Council Member Headding moved the Council issue Mr. Sadowski a simple
warning with regard to that infraction and ask that it not occur again. The motion
was seconded by Council Member McPherson,
Mayor Irons commented he will vote no, adding Mr. Sadowski was asked to respond and he
declined to respond on how he would move forward.
The motion carried 3-2 with Mayor Irons and Council Member Davis voting no.
The Mayor provided closing comments.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:29 p.m. .
Recorded by:
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ana Swanson, City Clerk
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MINUTES - MORRO BAY SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - OCTOBER 23, 2017