HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC_2020-06-03 Special Meeting MinutesAGENDA NO: A-2
MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
S PECIAL MEETING — JUNE 3, 2020
TELECONFERENCE -- 3:00 P.M.
MEETING DATE: July 14, 2020
City Council conducted this meeting in accordance with Section 3 of California Governor
Newson's Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17, 2020 in response to the present State
of Emergency in existence due to the threat of COVID-19. This meeting was held via
teleconference for all participants.
PRESENT:
John Headding
Dawn Addis
Robert Davis
Jeff Heller
Marlys McPherson
ABSENT None
S TAFF:
S cott Collins
Dana Swanson
Jennifer Callaway
S cot Graham
Matt Vi e rra
Eric Endersby
Jody Cox
Rob Livick
S andra Martin
Kirk Carmichael
Joe Mueller
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
City Manager
City Clerk
Finance Director
Community Development Director
Fire Marshal
Harbor Director
Police Chief
City Engineer
Budget / Accounting Manager
Recreation Services Manager
Utilities Division Manager
Mayor Headding established a quorum and called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. with all
members present.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
https://voutu.be/yLd7N56f8Vk?t=146
Betty Winholtz, Morro Bay, urged caution with regard to the potential sale of City -owned properties
and paid parking. She hoped the Council would give consideration to the structural changes she
suggested in written correspondence for this item.
Dan Sedley, Morro Bay, supported RV camping as potential source of income and suggested the
community would not look favorably on a sales tax measure due to the financial impacts of
COVI D-19. He agreed with Ms. Winholtz's comments to bring down utility rates before raising
sales tax.
The public comment period was closed.
S PECIAL MEETING AGENDA ITEM:
I. CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY'S PROPOSED
OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2020/21
https://youtu.be/yLd7N56f8Vk?t=642
City Manager Collins introduced the item and turned it over to Finance Director
Callaway to present the report and responded to Council questions.
Following individual comments, there was Council consensus on the following:
• Placing a one -cent sales tax measure on the November ballot,
• Moving forward with RV Camping as recommended,
• Continue investigating opportunities and alternatives for paid parking
• Research and bring forward recommendations regarding the potential sale or lease of City
properties including 570 Dunes Street, vacant lot on Bolton/Downing Streets, and Chorro
well sites.
• Moving forward quickly to expand opportunities for outdoor dining.
Council Member Addis left the meeting at 5:15 p.m.
The Council did not take any formal action on this item.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:32 p.m.
Recorded by:
DaSwanson
City Clerk
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MINUTES - MORRO BAY SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING _ JUNE 3, 2020