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Home My WebLink AboutCC_2019-04-09_MinutesMINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING —APRIL 9, 2019 VETERAN'S MEMORIAL HALL — 5:30 P.M. PRESENT: John Headding Dawn Addis Robert Davis Jeff Heller ABSENT: Marlys McPherson STAFF: Scott Collins Chris Neumeyer Dana Swanson Jennifer Callaway Rob Livick Scot Graham Jody Cox Steve Knuckles Eric Endersby AGENDA NO: AA MEETING DATE: May 14, 2019 Mayor Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Finance Director Public Works Director Community Development Director Police Chief Fire Chief Harbor Director ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER Mayor Headding called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., with all but Council Member McPherson present. MOMENT OF SILENCE PLEDGE bF ALLEGIANCE RECOGNITION — None CLOSED SESSION REPORT —City Attorney Neumeyer stated no reportable action was taken by the City Council during Closed Session. MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS &PRESENTATIONS httgs://youtu. be/611 Q3n14mrM?t=184 CITY MANAGER REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS -None PRESENTATIONS • Bike to Work Day by Peter Williamson from San Luis Obispo Council of Governments https://youtu. be/611 Q3n14mrM?t=656 • Month of the Child Proclamation — Shaina Paulson, CAPSLO https://youtu.be/611 Q3n14mrM?t=803 PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD https://youtu.be/611 Q3n14mrM?t=1199 "Dead Air" Dave Sozinho from Estero Bay Community Radio, a listener supported community radio station on 97.3 FM, provided the business spot. For more information, visit yourvoiceCc esterobayradio, org oryourvoice( centralcoastradio.orq. Barry Branin, Morro Bay, requested an update on scheduled capital improvement repairs on the City's sewer main lines. Rigmor, Morro Bay, suggested a sales tax initiative could help fund the rebuilding of the Surf Street stairs but encouraged the City to use any additional funds wisely. Bill Martony, Morro Bay, suggested using volunteers to install a trail where the Surf Street stairs had been. He also opposed up -zoning in the draft Local Coastal Plan for the area south of the boat launch. Demi, 2"d grade student from Del Mar Elementary, announced after school activities. Jocelyn, 5th grade student at Del Mar Elementary, announced 5th grade camp had been postponed due to weather and the "Pennies for Patients" fundraising event for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ends April 18. Peter Williamson, SLOCOG, presented an update on Bike Month activities in May 2019. Erica Crawford, Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce, provided updates on upcoming events and training opportunities. Ken Vesterfelt, Morro Bay, announced the 23d annual Cruisin' Morro Bay Car Show will be held May 2 — 5, 2019. For more information, visit www.morrobaycarshow.org. Susan Stewart, Morro Bay, commented on Item C-2 suggesting any extra monies made available be directed toward diverse economic development. Linda Winters, Morro Bay, encouraged residents to call your representatives in support of the Mobile Home Park Closure Protection Bill, AB 705, authored by Mark Stone, Mayor Headding closed public comment. The Council asked staff to respond to issues raised during public comment. A. CONSENT AGENDA https://youtu,be0- Q3n14mrM?t=3459 Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the following actions are approved without discussion. The public will also be provided an opportunity to comment on consent agenda items. A-1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE FEBRUARY 26, 20191 CITY COUNCIL MEETING; (ADMINISTRATION) RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted. A-2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 1, 2019, CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING; (ADMINISTRATION) RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted. A-3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 26, 2019, CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING; (ADMINISTRATION) RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted. A-4 PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2019 AS "MONTH OF THE CHILD" AND "CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH" 2 MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL MEETING -APRIL 9, 2019 RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted. A-5 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO, 621 TO ALLOW AND REGULATE WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT- OF-WAY; (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt by title only Ordinance No. 621, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Morro Bay, California, Adding Chapter 12.12 to Title 12 of the Morro Bay Municipal Code, entitled `Wireless Telecommunications Facilities in the Public Right -of -Way'," and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 621. A-6 APPROVAL OF ISSUANCE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR REDEVELOPMENT ON LEASE SITES 34W AND 35W-36W, ADJACENT TO 225 & 235-245 MAIN STREET, RESPECTIVELY; (HARBOR) RECOMMENDATION: Approve issuance of the revised Request for Proposals document to put Lease Sites 34W and 35W-36W out to bid for redevelopment. A-7 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-19 INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE CLOISTERS PARK AND OPEN SPACE - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT; (PUBLIC WORKS) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 23-19 ordering the preparation of an Engineer's Report detailing the expenses projected for Fiscal Year 2019/20 for the maintenance of the Cloisters Park and Open Space under the provisions of the "Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972." A-8 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 24-19 INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE NORTH POINT NATURAL AREA - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT; (PUBLIC WORKS) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 24-19 ordering the preparation of an Engineer's Report detailing the expenses projected for Fiscal Year 2019/20 for the maintenance of the North Point Natural Area under the provisions of the "Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972." The public comment period for the Consent Agenda was opened Jane Heath spoke representing Bill Martony and Bernadette Pekarek regarding Item A-6. She thanked staff for the substantive changes that had been made but expressed concerns about the current condition of Lease Site 34W. She suggested the Council expedite the RFP schedule and award a new lease as quickly as possible. Bill Martony, Morro Bay, spoke regarding the current condition of Lease Site 34W. The public comment period for the Consent Agenda was closed. Mayor Headding pulled Item A-6. MOTION: Council Member Davis moved approval of Items A-1 through A-5, A-7 and A-8. The motion was seconded by Council Member Addis and carried 4-0-1 by roll call vote with Council Member McPherson absent. 3 MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL MEETING — APRIL 9, 2019 A-6 APPROVAL OF ISSUANCE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR REDEVELOPMENT ON LEASE SITES 34W AND 35W-36W, ADJACENT TO 225 & 235-245 MAIN STREET, RESPECTIVELY; (HARBOR) https://youtu.be/611 Q3nl4mrM?t=3811 At Council's request, Harbor Director Endersby responded to concerns raised during public comment. MOTION: Mayor Headding moved the Council not approve the RFP at this time and asked that it come back with shortened timeline for RFP process because of the issues that have been raised. The motion was seconded by Council Member Davis and carried 4-0-1 by roll call vote with Council Member McPherson absent. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None C. BUSINESS ITEMS C-1 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 22-19, APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL LEASE AGREEMENT TO THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD STATION MORRO BAY BUILDING LEASE FOR BUILDING EXPANSION PURPOSES, LOCATED ON LEASE SITE 141 AT 1279 EMBARCADERO; (HARBOR) https:Hvoutu.be/611 Q3nl4mrM?t=4509 Harbor Director Endersby presented the report, noting the following change to the Supplemental Lease Agreement provided in the agenda packet. Copies of the revised document were provided for Council and public review. At the City's request, the USCG committed to maximizing gender parity at Coast Guard Station Morro Bay by adding the following language to the Supplemental Lease Agreement: "Government and City agree Government will in good faith seek to provide opportunities for gender parity at Coast Guard Station Morro Bay to the maximum extent possible, given the physical and space limitations of the station building." The public comment period for Item C-1 was opened. Bob Keller, Morro Bay, recommended the City Council adopt Resolution No. 22-19, included with staff report as Attachment 1, to enable the Cast Guard to extend their billeting. The public comment period for Item C-1 was closed. Council Member Addis suggested the following changes to the 3�d 4th and final Whereas sentences in Resolution No. 22-19 (page 103 of the agenda packet): • WHEREAS, the United States Coast Guard has stationed 100% male personnel, equipment and vessels in Morro Bay for the purposes of boating safety and enforcement, smuggling and drug interdiction, search and rescue and standing by the Morro Bay harbor entrance during hazardous conditions to assist vessels in transit and distress; and • WHEREAS, the United States Coast Guard Station Morro Bay building does not adequately accommodate the station's personnel and equipment/storage needs, and, due to the fact the USCG station in Morro Bay does not allow for women, and the Coast Guard is desirous of expanding their existing building; and • WHEREAS, the City of Morro Bay is supportive of the United States Coast Guard and desirous of assisting the Coast Guard better accommodate those in the Coast Guard MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL MEETING - APRIL 9, 2019 as well as hire women for the USCG station in Morro Bay that serve their community and country. Council Member Heller appreciated the comments but felt it was not appropriate to modify the resolution. Mayor Headding clarified the proposed added language would hopefully prompt, but not bind, the Coast Guard to take action and noted copies of the modified lease agreement were provided to the Council and made available for public review, MOTION: Council Member Addis moved the Council adopt amended Resolution No. 22-19 and supplemental lease agreement with new changes. The motion was seconded by Council Member Davis and carried 3-1-1 with Council Member Heller opposed and Council Member McPherson absent. C-2 DISCUSSION OF REVISING THE GENERAL FUND ALLOCATION AMOUNT PROVIDED TO THE TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; (CITY MANAGER/FINANCE) https:Hyoutu.be/611 Q3nl4mrM?t=6504 City Manager Collins presented the report and responded to Council inquiries. The public comment period for Item C-2 was opened; seeing none, the public comment period was closed. The Council provided individual comments and there was consensus to have the Tourism Business Improvement District ("TBID") Advisory Board review and make a recommendation to Council regarding adding vacation rentals and RV Parks to the TBID and, if so, what that contribution might be; for the TBID to consider a reduction in the General Fund allocation with the intent to move those funds to economic development and help offset structural deficit; and to stay focused on revenues by investing in other areas of economic development, in addition to tourism. Council Member Heller was concerned the Council was focused only on the TBID contribution and stressed the importance of reviewing the entire City position and services. He agreed it was important to receive TBID Advisory Board input. Mayor HeaAA; ng suggested the TBID Advisory Board should consider Resolution No. 03-16 in full to make sure all parties are meeting its intent. C-3 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM CONTRACT TO IMPLEMENT COST SHARING FOR LOCAL POLICE MEMBERS IN THE MORRO BAY PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION; (FINANCE/HUMAN RESOURCES) https:Hyoutu.be/611 Q3nl4mrM?t=9643 City Clerk Swanson presented a brief report. The public comment period for Item C-3 was opened; seeing none, the public comment period was closed. MOTION: Council Member Davis moved the Council adopt Resolution No. 25-19 giving notice of the City's intention to approve an amendment to the contract between the City and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CaIPERS) to provide employee cost sharing of 1% for local police members in the Morro Bay Peace Officers Association (MBPOA) for Fiscal Year 2018/19. The motion was seconded by Council Member Addis and carried 4-0-1 by roll call vote with Council Member McPherson absent. 5 MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL MEETING - APRIL 9, 2019 D. COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None E. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Recorded by: Ctry� C�S�v7 m Swanson City Clerk MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL MEETING - APRIL 9, 2019