HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC_2018-06-26_MinutesMINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING — JUNE 2612018
VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL - 6:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Jamie Irons
Robert Davis
John Headding
Matt Makowetski
Marlys McPherson
STAFF: Scott Collins
Lori Kudzma
Joseph Pannone
Jennifer Callaway
Scot Graham
Rob Livick
Greg Allen
Steve Knuckles
Eric Endersby
Cindy Jacinth
Jennifer Little
Eric Casares
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
AGENDA NO: A-1
MEETING DATE: August 28, 2018
Mayor
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
City Manager
Deputy City Clerk
City Attorney
Finance Director
Community Development Director
Public Works Director
Police Chief
Fire Chief
Harbor Director
Senior Planner
Tourism Manager
WRF Program Manager (Carollo Engineers)
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The meeting was called to order at 6:04 p.m., with four members present. Council Member
McPherson had an excused absence.
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
RECOGNITION — None
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - None
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS &PRESENTATIONS
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS &PRESENTATIONS
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PRESENTATIONS —None
PUBLIC COMMENT
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Mayor Irons opened the public comment period.
Larry Schmidt, owner of Skipper's Brew located at 571 Embarcadero, provided the business spot.
They have coffee drinks and smoothies. Their business hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
during the week and until 5:00 p.m, on weekends.
Carolyn Brinkman, Morro Bay Action Team, spoke in protest of the timing of the Prop 218 notice.
Cynthia Hawley, Morro Bay Action Team, believes the Prop 218 notice is premature and urged
postponement of the noticing.
Meredith Bates, Morro Bay Action Team, spoke in concern of the Prop 218 scheduled to be
noticed on July 10th. Ms. Bates asked that the community be informed of Blue Ribbon Commission
recommendations that were not approved.
Rigmor, Morro Bay resident, spoke in support of moving the WRF project forward.
Tina Metzger, Morro Bay resident, shared concern for property owners that did not receive the
most recent postcard and asked that the tax assessor rolls addresses be used.
Kerrigan Mahan spoke against the WRF project as it stands.
Erica Crawford, Chamber of Commerce, shared information about the ribbon cutting for Milanese
Cuban. Ms. Crawford also shared updates to the Chamber's Facebook page.
Steve Stevens spoke in concern about premature Prop 218 noticing.
Mayor Irons closed the public comment period.
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 FOR THE JUNE 4, 2018 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CLOSED
SESSION MEETING; (ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
A-2 APPROVAL OF CORRECTED MINUTES FOR THE MAY 23, 2018, CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING; (ADMINISTRATION)
RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted.
V3 APPROVAL OF A NEW LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH MORRO BAY HARBOR
FESTIVAL, INC FOR USE OF HARBOR DEPARTMENT'S STORAGE YARD IN THE
FRONT STREET PARKING LOT; (HARBOR)
RECOMMENDATION: City Council approve atwo-year License Agreement with
Morro Bay Harbor Festival, Inc. that includes an option to extend for one two-year
period, for use of a portion of the Harbor Department's storage yard in the Front
Street parking lot.
A-4 APPROVAL OF NEW LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH MORRO BAY HOOKERS BAITING
SERVICE FOR USE OF A PORTION OF THE HARBOR DEPARTMENT STORAGE
YARD LOCATED AT 1620 EMBARCADERO; (HARBOR)
RECOMMENDATION: City Council approve atwo-year License Agreement with
Lonnie Carter, doing business as "Morro Bay Hookers" baiting service, that
includes an option to extend for one two-year period, for use of a portion of the
Harbor Department's storage yard, located at 1620 Embarcadero.
A-5 APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 COMBINED SALARY SCHEDULE AND JOB
DESCRIPTION FOR CONSOLIDATED MAINTENANCE WORKER I; (FINANCE)
RECOMMENDATION: City Council adopt Resolution 48-18 approving the FY 2018-
19 Combined Salary Schedule and job description for the Consolidated
Maintenance Worker I position.
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A-6 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 614 AMENDING SECTION
2,08,090 AND SUBDIVISION 3,22.120 B. OF THE MORRO MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AND TERMS OF THE CITIZENS
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, RESPECTIVELY; (CITY ATTORNEY)
RECOMMENDATION: City Council waive reading of Ordinance 614 in its entirety
and adopt Ordinance No. 614, amending Section 2.08.090 and Subdivision 3.22.120
B. of the Morro Municipal Code (MBMC) relating to Council timing for preparation
of Council meeting minutes and terms of the Citizens Oversight Committee,
respectively.
A-7 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 49-18 APPROVING A NEW 32-YEAR MASTER
LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MORRO BAY AND THMT, INC. FOR
LEASE SITE 122-123/122W-123W, AND EXTENSION OF 122W-123W, LOCATED AT
1205 EMBARCADERO (HARBOR HUT RESTAURANT); (HARBOR)
aster Lease Agreement for Lease Site 122m123/122Wm123W, and Extension ot
proposed.
A-8 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 47-18 ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL
PROPOSITION 4 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018/19; (FINANCE)
RECOMMENDATION: City Council adopt Resolution No. 47-18, which sets the FY
18/19 appropriations limit at $26,960,330.
A-9 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 50-18, APPROVING A 1-YEAR LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH CIANO REAL ESTATE, INC. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 781
MARKET STREET; (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt Resolution No. 50-18, approving a 1-year Lease
Agreement for the City property located at 781 Market Street (APN: 066-321-027).
A-10 AGREEMENT WITH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN; (CITY MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION: City Council authorize the City Manager, subject to the
approval of the City Attorney, to sign an agreement with the Chamber of Commerce
for economic development services as described in the 4MB Memorandum of
Understanding and approve the expenditure by the City for a payment to the
Ghamber in the amount of $30,000 for FY 2018/19, with monthly payments of $2,500.
A-11 APPROVAL OF VISITOR CENTER SERVICES CONTRACT AND LEASE AGREEMENT
FOR CITY -OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 695 HARBOR STREET; (CITY
MANAGER)
RECOMMENDATION: City Council approve agreements with the Morro Bay
Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) for Visitor Center Services and the renewal of a
property lease at 695 Harbor Street.
Mayor Irons pulled Items A-2 and A-7.
Council Member Headding pulled Items A-10 and A-11.
Council Member Davis pulled Item A-3.
Council Member Makowetski pulled Item A-8.
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The public comment period for the Consent Agenda was opened.
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Carolyn Brinkman, Morro Bay resident, spoke regarding Item A-6, Ms. Brinkman
requested a compromise to Ordinance No. 614 regarding minutes.
Erica Crawford, Morro Bay Chamber, spoke in support of Items A-10 and A-11.
Betty Winholtz spoke regarding Item A-107 asked for clarification on the roles for the
educational group and the Quintana Champion,
Shawna Battaglia, business owner, spoke in support of the 4MB project.
Steve Stevens inquired as to the lease with Ciano real estate. Mr. Stevens suggested an
ombudsman to assist with minutes and to help people understand consent items.
The public comment period for the Consent Agenda was closed.
MOTION: Council Member Headding moved approval all items on Consent with the
exception of Items A-2, A-3, A-7, A-8, A-10 and A-11. The motion was
seconded by Council Member Davis and carried 4-0.
A-2 APPROVAL OF CORRECTED MINUTES FOR THE MAY 23, 2018, CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING; (ADMINISTRATION)
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Mayor Irons shared an additional edit to add "and Linda Stedjee" to the end of the sentence
regarding Mr. Lawson's public comment.
MOTION: Mayor Irons moved to approve as amended. The motion was seconded by
Council Member Makowetski and carried 4-0.
A-3 APPROVAL OF A NEW LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH MORRO BAY HARBOR
FESTIVAL, INC FOR USE OF HARBOR DEPARTMENT'S STORAGE YARD IN THE
FRONT STREET PARKING LOT; (HARBOR)
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There was discussion regarding reducing the term of the license agreement and staff
working with the Harbor Festival to find a more suitable location for their storage needs.
City Attorney Pannone suggested edits to paragraphs 4 and removal of paragraph 5 of
the license agreement.
MOTION: Council Member Davis moved City Council approves cone -year license
agreement with the Morro Bay Harbor Festival for use of a portion of the
Harbor Department's storage yard in the Font Street parking lot, and direct
staff to work with Harbor Festival to find a different location starting July 1,
2019, change paragraph 4 of the license agreement to change the effective
date until June 30, 2019, to strike paragraph 5 Renewal and substitute
language that supports staff working with the Harbor Festival to find a
different location. The motion was seconded by Council Member
Makowetski and carried 4-0.
A-7 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 49-18 APPROVING A NEW 32-YEAR MASTER
LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MORRO BAY AND THMT, INC. FOR
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LEASE SITE 122-123/122W-123W, AND EXTENSION OF 122W-123W, LOCATED AT
1205 EMBARCADERO (HARBOR HUT RESTAURANT); (HARBOR)
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Mayor Irons suggested additional language to Resolution No. 49-18 after the first whereas
statement:
"Whereas, Measure D was established by a vote of the people of Morro Bay on
June 2, 1981 to establish and preserve a waterfront zone for commercial and recreational
fishing starting at Beach Street and ending at Target Rock; and
Whereas, the Harbor Hut was a pre -established restaurant at 1205 Embarcadero
when Measure D was enacted, and thus is a ccgrandfathered" non -conforming use in the
Measure D zone; and"
Mayor Irons also suggested edits to section 3.01 Permitted Uses of the lease.
Harbor Director Endersby also noted some corrections to be made to the lease.
MOTION: Council Member Headding moved to adopt Resolution No. 49-18,
approving a 32-year Master Lease Agreement between the City of Morro
Bay and the Harbor Hut, with amended changes as discussed. The motion
was seconded by Council Member Davis and carried 4-0.
A-8 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 47-18 ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL
PROPOSITION 4 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018/19; (FINANCE)
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Council Member Makowetski asked Finance Director Callaway to go over the item.
MOTION: Council Member Makowetski moved to accept A-8. The motion was
seconded by Council Member Davis and carried 4-0.
A-10 AGREEMENT WITH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN; (CITY MANAGER)
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Council Member Headding asked for clarification from staff on several items.
There was discussion regarding some inconsistencies. City Attorney Pannone clarified the
agreement supersedes in areas where inconsistent.
There was discussion to include the section from page 219 (MOU) labeled as "Metrics to
be reported to City Council will include" in section 5 on page 211 of the agreement.
MOTION: Council Member Headding moved approval with the suggested changes.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Davis and carried 4-0.
A-11 APPROVAL OF VISITOR CENTER SERVICES CONTRACT AND LEASE AGREEMENT
FOR CITY -OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 695 HARBOR STREET; (CITY
MANAGER)
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Council Member Headding spoke to the professionalism of Visitor's Center staff and
volunteers.
There was a brief discussion about the potential to add kiosks at the Embarcadero and
other business areas.
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MOTION: Council Member Headding moved approval. The motion was seconded by
Council Member Davis and carried 4-0
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS
3-1 DENIAL OF APPEALS OF AMENDMENT (A00-054) TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
(PRECISE PLAN NO, UPO-284) FOR 1001 FRONT ST TO ALLOW PERMANENT USE
OF A 48SF SEASONAL KIOSK FOR VIRG'S LANDING; (COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT)
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Senior Planner Jacinth gave the report and answered Council inquiries.
Mayor Irons invited Appellant 1 to speak. Dustin Tardiff, attorney representing Wade Gavin
spoke regarding the appeal, requesting denial or delay of the Conditional Use Permit,
Mayor Irons invited Appellant 2 to speak.
representing Virg's Landing & Giovanni's. Ms.
9 and 10, regarding location of the kiosk. Ms,
and closing the gate.
Cathy Novak, Novak Consulting, spoke
Novak requested modification of conditions
No also addressed the hours of opening
Mayor Irons opened public comment for Item B-1.
Bruce Harwood spoke in support of the Virg's Landing kiosk and sees it as an asset to the
waterfront area.
Denise DeCoch, Virg's Landing owner, expressed the importance of having a presence
on the waterfront.
The public comment period was closed.
There was Council discussion regarding the kiosk location, gate hours, CUP and harbor
walk.
City Attorney Pannone suggested adding an additional condition stating `this CUP does
not limit the City's ability to require modifications to the harbor walk as part of the new
lease negotiation for the associated lease site.'
Senior Planner Jacinth summarized the changes to Resolution No. 52-18 as follows:
Change PC Condition #7 "from dawn to dusk" to "7:30a.m. to dusk"; strike PC Condition
#9 in its entirety; strike PC Condition #10; adding Mr. Pannone's wording.
In addition to Mr. Pannone's recommended additional condition, Mr. Pannone suggested
modifying PC Condition #11 to include "...,with no need for a new application."
MOTION: Council Member Headding moved approval of Resolution No. 51-18 and
52-18 with the following changes to Resolution 52-18: PC condition #7
change "dawn" to 7:30 a.m."; remove existing condition #9; remove
existing condition #10; add a new condition 9 that states this permit is to be
reviewed for compliance with the conditions of approval by the Planning
Commission within one year of kiosk installation with no need for filing a
new application.; and adding anew condition #10 the CUP does not limit
the City's ability to require modifications to the harbor walk and/or
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relocation of the kiosk as part of the new lease for the associated lease
site. The motion was seconded by Council Member Davis and carried 44
The Council took a brief recess at 8:35 p.m. and reconvened at 8:45 p.m, with four
members present.
B-2 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 53-18 DIRECTING THE LEVY OF ANNUAL
ASSESSMENT FOR THE CLOISTERS LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY 2018/19; (PUBLIC WORKS)
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Public Works Director Livick gave the report and answered Council inquiries.
Mayor Irons opened public comment.
Jan Everden, reading for Dawn Beattie, expressed the Cloisters homeowners are paying
to maintain the public park and hopes it will be funded by the City when the assessment
is not enough to cover the cost to maintain the City owned park.
Steve Stevens expressed Cloisters owners receive no special benefit and inquired as to
how this was different from Bay Shore. Mr. Stevens requested an explanation of how the
money is spent and also commented on the condition of the playground equipment.
Public Works Director Livick addressed the comparison to Bay Shore.
MOTION: Council Member Headding moved to adopt Resolution No. 53-18, directing
the levy of the annual assessment for the Cloisters Landscaping and
Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for FY 2018/19. The motion was
seconded by Council Member Makowetski and carried 4.0.
3-3 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO, 54-18 DIRECTING THE LEVY OF THE ANNUAL
ASSESSMENT FOR THE NORTH POINT NATURAL AREA LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FY 2018/19; (PUBLIC
WORKS)
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Public Works Director Livick gave the report.
Public Comment —None.
MOTION: Council Member Davis moved to approve the levy of the annual
assessment for the North Point Natural Area Landscaping and Lighting
Maintenance Assessment District by adopting Resolution No, 54-18. The
motion was seconded by Council Member Headding and carried 4-0.
C. BUSINESS ITEMS
C-1 ONE WATER PLAN UPDATE AND PROVIDE DIRECTION AS DEEMED
APPROPRIATE; (PUBLIC WORKS)
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Public Works Director Livick introduced the item and introduced Eric Casares of Carollo
Engineers, who gave the update on OneWater. Mr. Livick and Mr. Casares answered
inquiries from the Council.
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Mayor Irons opened Public Comment,
Betty Winholtz voiced concern about using City Council and PWAB as only voice and
would like to see quality as a priority. Ms. Winholtz also spoke regarding the population
and usage.
Tina Metzger requested a copy of Mr. Casares's presentation and raised questions
regarding the ntirates at Morro Valley, the survey, and made comments regarding water
quality.
Mayor Irons closed the public comment period.
Staff addressed items mentioned during public comment.
There was discussion regarding next steps. This item will come back to Council as a
document to be adopted.
Item C-1 was concluded.
C-2 AWARD OF AGENCY OF RECORD CONTRACT FOR TOURISM MARKETING AND
PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEARS 2018/19-2019/20; (TOURISM)
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Tourism Manager Little gave the report and introduced Mental Marketing.
Bill Stansfield, Maryann Stansfield and Mark Elterman from Mental Marketing, gave a
presentation to Council
Public Comment —None.
MOTION: Council Member Headding moved Council authorize the City Manager to
enter into a two-year contract with Mental Marketing as the Agency of
Record for marketing and public relations services to promote the
destination, in a form approved by the City Attorney. The motion was
seconded by Council Member Davis and carried 4.0.
D. COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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There was Council consensus to explore ways to move the storage areas away from Front
Street parking lot.
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. at the Veteran's
Memorial Hall located at 209 SurF Street, Morro Bay, California. There will be a Special Meeting
on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Community Center and a Closed Session on June
27, 2018 at 9:30 a.m.
The meeting adjourned at 10:47 p.m.
Recorded by:
on Kudzma
Deputy City Clerk
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