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SPECIAL MEETING – JANUARY 21, 2015
MORRO BAY VETERAN’S HALL
209 SURF STREET – 6:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Jamie Irons Mayor
Christine Johnson Councilmember
John Headding Councilmember
Matt Makowetski Councilmember
Noah Smukler Councilmember
STAFF: David Buckingham City Manager
Dana Swanson City Clerk
Rob Livick Public Works Director
Joe Woods Recreation Director
Eric Endersby Harbor Director
Amy Christey Police Chief
Susan Slayton Administrative Services Director
Scot Graham Community Services Manager
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT RE: ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
The public comment period was open; seeing none, the public comment period was closed.
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA ITEM:
LOCAL ECONOMIC ACTION PLAN (LEAP) PROJECT STATUS WORKSHOP #2
A public workshop was held providing information on the current LEAP initiatives and
providing the public an opportunity to provide input and share new ideas.
At the close of the public workshop, Mayor Irons reopened the public comment period.
Barbara Jo Osborne appreciated the evening meeting and the opportunity to “like” various ideas.
She feels the parklet is too small, need another one or two; she enjoys having places for people to
sit. She suggests Morro Bay needs to stay opened past 6pm to attract both residents and tourists.
Susan Stewart, Morro Bay, noted the fishing and maritime area had been neglected, but many
new ideas were added tonight.
Jeff Eckles, Morro Bay, congratulated staff and Council for the success so far and challenged
business owners to bring their A-game.
AGENDA NO: A-1 MEETING DATE: February 10, 2015
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MINUTES - MORRO BAY SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING – JANUARY 21, 2015
Jeremiah O’Brien, representing the Morro Bay Commercial Fishermen’s Organization noted the
fishing industry was noticeably absent from the current initiatives, and thanked both the current
and past City Councils for their support. He noted the fishing industry is one of the top 5
employers in the County and asked for continued support of the Council and community.
Jennifer Redman, Morro Bay business owner and resident, encourages those watching from
home to get involved with the LEAP initiatives.
The public comment period was closed.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
Recorded by:
Dana Swanson
City Clerk