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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC_2021-03-23 Regular Meeting MinutesMINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 23, 2021 TELECONFERENCE - 5:30 P.M. AGENDA NO: A-1 MEETING DATE: May 11, 2021 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 CO V/D-19. This meeting was held via teleconference for all participants. PRESENT: ABSENT: STAFF: John Headding Dawn Addis Laurel Barton Robert Davis Jeff Heller N one S cott Collins Chris Neumeyer Dana Swanson Katie Lichtig S cot Graham Steve Knuckles Jody Cox Eric Endersby Rob Livick Mayor Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Interim Finance Director Community Development Director Fire Chief Police Chief Harbor Director City Engineer ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER Mayor Headding called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. with all members present. MOMENT OF SILENCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RECOGNITION - None CLOSED SESSION REPORT - City Attorney Neumeyer stated no reportable action was taken by the City Council in accordance with the Brown Act. MAYOR & COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & PRESENTATIONS https://youtu.be/lE8kpstAkYo?t-211 CITY MANAGER REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRESENTATIONS - None PRESENTATIONS https://youtu.be/IE8kpstAkYo?t=989 o Month of the Child and Child Abuse Prevention Proclamation presented to Mr. Ziyad Naccasha from the We Are the Care Initiative o Eckerd Connects Workforce Development Presentation by Allison Schiavo PUBLIC COMMENT https://youtu.be/1 E8kpstAkYo?t=2098 Ziyad Naccasha, We are the Care Initiative, expressed appreciation for the Month of the Child and Child Abuse Prevention Proclamation and encouraged community members to explore www.kidsareessential.org for more information and policies with regard to family friendly workplace practices. Betty Winholtz, Morro Bay, announced the California Coastal Commission's decision to end off - road vehicle use at the Oceano Dunes in three years, asked when the Council would resume in - person meetings, expressed concern about the trimming of private trees during nesting season, and asked that the City remind homeowners and arborists they must comply with the City ordinance restricting tree removal and trimming during nesting season. Sean Green, Morro Bay, commented on Council and advisory board protocol and encouraged the City to consider transitioning from on-line to hybrid meetings. Mayor Headding closed public comment. The Council and staff responded to issues raised during public comment. A. CONSENT AGENDA https://youtu. be/I E8kpstAkYo?t=2690 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 MARCH 9, 2021, CITY COUNCIL MEETING; (ADMINISTRATION) RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted. A-2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 9, 2021, CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING; (ADMINISTRATION) RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted. A-3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 17, 2021, CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING; (ADMINISTRATION) RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted. PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 2021 AS FAIR HOUSING MONTH; (ADMINISTRATION) RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted. A-5 PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 2021 AS MONTH OF THE CHILD AND CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH; (ADMINISTRATION) RECOMMENDATION: Approve as submitted. Mayor Headding opened the public comment for the Consent Agenda; seeing none, the public comment period was closed. MOTION: Council Member Addis moved approval of all items on the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Council Member Barton and carried 5-0 by roll call vote. 2 MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MARCH 23, 2021 B PUBLIC HEARINGS - None C. BUSINESS ITEMS C-1 1. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO 12-21, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT (PSA) FOR ACQUISITION OF TWO PARCELS APN: 065-022-011 AND APN 073-075-016, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS DOG BEACH; AND, AND RELATED AUTHORIZATIONS. 2 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 13-21, AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO LAFCO INITIATING DETACHMENT PROCEEDINGS FOR APN: 065-022-010, AND RELATED AUTHORIZATIONS. PROPERTY WOULD BE DETACHED FROM WITHIN CITY BOUNDARY RESULTING IN LOT BEING LOCATED WITHIN UNINCORPORATED COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO. PROPERTY IS OWNED BY THE CAYUCOS SANITARY DISTRICT (CSD). 3. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 14-21, AUTHORIZING STAFF TO SUBMIT A SPHERE OF INFLUENCE (SO!) AMENDMENT TO THE SAN LUIS OBISPO LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) TO ADD 5 LOTS ABOVE PANORAMA DRIVE TO THE CITY'S SOI, PAYMENT OF ADDITIONAL STUDIES, AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITATIONS APN: 073-075-002 AND PORTIONS OF APN 073-076-016 (LOTS 2, 8, 7 & 6) . LOTS ARE OWNED BY CHEVRON.; (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT) https://youtu. be/I E8kpstAkYo?t=2769 Community Development Director Graham provided the report and, along with City Attorney Neumeyer, responded to Council inquires. The public comment period for Item C-1 was opened. Bruce Gibson, San Luis Obispo County District 2 Supervisor, spoke in support of the staff recommendation and the opportunity to complete a multi -purpose connector trail from Cayucos to Morro Bay. Karl Schoettler, Morro Bay, recommended the potential building area in lot 33 behind Zanzibar be eliminated from the diagram. Carole Truesdale, Morro Bay, opposed the item, stating the lots are unstable and would be difficult to insure. She added that she would feel better if the five lots were given to the City by Chevron in perpetuity to enjoy as open space. Donald Headland, Morro Bay, opposed the adoption of Resolution No. 14-21, expressing concern about potential landslides. If the Council were to move forward, he suggested place a deed restriction limiting development to one residential home per lot, prohibiting subdividing them into smaller Tots, requiring residential units to be built below the 200 ft. elevation, and that there be no utility easement allowed through the five lots to higher and more inland property. Betty Winholtz, Morro Bay, inquired about the conservation agreement, opposed the purchase of Dog Beach, and expressed concern about potential landslides and increased risk for the City. The public comment period for Item C-1 was closed. MOTION: Council Member Davis moved to adopt Resolution No. 12-21, authorizing the Mayor to sign the PSA, (subject to such non -substantive or minor modifications or amendments as may be necessary to complete the transaction, and subject to the City Attorney's approval as to form) for purchase of the two Dog Beach 3 MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MARCH 23, 2021 lots (APNs 065-022-011 & 073-075-016), payment of City's closing costs, and City Manager to negotiate and execute related and necessary instruments (in a form approved by the City Attorney) and take further actions, as may be reasonably necessary, to complete the transaction. The motion was seconded by Mayor Headding and carried 4-1 by roll call vote with Council Member Heller opposed. MOTION: Council Member Davis moved to adopt Resolution No. 13-21, authorizing Staff to submit an application to LAFCO initiating detachment proceedings for APN 065-022-010 removing the parcel from within City limits and returning it to the unincorporated area of the County of San Luis Obispo, and City Manager to take further actions, as may be reasonably necessary, for submission of a complete application. The motion was seconded by Mayor Headding and carried 4-1 by roll call vote with Council Member Heller opposed. MOTION: Council Member Davis moved to adopt Resolution No. 14-21, authorizing submission by Staff of an application for a Sphere of Influence amendment to LAFCO adding the 5 lots above Panorama Drive owned by Chevron to the City's SOI, payment for any additional studies that may be needed for the application, and development limitations. The motion was seconded by Mayor Headding and carried 4-1 by roll call vote with Council Member Heller opposed. C-2 REVIEW OPTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO PUBLIC TRASH AND RECYCLING RECEPTACLES AND PUBLIC RESTROOM MANAGEMENT IN THE EMBARCADERO AND MORRO ROCK PARKING LOT AREAS; (CITY MANAGER) https://youtu. be/I E8kpstAkYo?t=6935 C-3 City Manager Collins provided the report and responded to Council inquires. The public comment period for Item C-2 was opened. Sean Green, Morro Bay, spoke regarding the need for public restrooms and clear signage along the Embarcadero. Erica Crawford, Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the staff recommendation and expressed gratitude for City and TBID support. An unknown resident suggested the City consider smaller solutions and requested trash cans be placed by the fircpits at the Rock. The public comment period for Item C-2 was closed. MOTION: Council Member Addis moved to approve hiring additional part-time consolidated maintenance workers to assist with trash and public restroom service on the Embarcadero and Morro Rock parking lot areas during the peak season months between April through October 2021 and splitting the cost between the Tourism Business Improvement District ("TBID") Fund and General Fund. The motion was seconded by Council Member Davis. Following individual comments, the motion carried 5-0 by roll call vote. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION FOR 180-DAY WAIT PERIOD EXCEPTION FOR CALPERS RETIRED ANNUITANT / INTERIM FIRE CHIEF APPOINTMENT AND INTERIM FIRE CHIEF AGREEMENT — STEVEN KNUCKLES; (CITY MANAGER) https://youtu. be/I E8kpstAkYo?t=9532 4 MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MARCH 23, 2021 City Manager Collins provided the report and responded to Council inquires. The public comment period for Item C-3 was opened; seeing none, the public comment period was closed. MOTION: Council Member Addis moved to adopt Resolution No. 15-21 approving an exception to the 180-day waiting period for the position of Interim Fire Chief; and approve the Interim Fire Chief employment agreement between the City and Mr. Knuckles. The motion was seconded by Council Member Heller and carried 5-0 by roll call vote. D COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS https://youtu.be/lE8kpstAkYo?t 10334 Council Member Addis requested and received full support to bring forward the staff report from March 2020 providing options for local regulations to end gun violence. Council Member Heller requested an agenda item that would explore restroom access, trash and signage concerns along the Embarcadero. The Council supported this item for consideration during the goals process. Council Member Heller requested staff return with options for a replacement tree program for Council consideration to address those removed as part of the WRF construction project. The Mayor supported the item and suggested incorporating it into the WRF program. E. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m. Recorded by: kr5 a a Swanson City Clerk 5 MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MARCH 23, 2021