HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC_2021-11-10 Special Meeting MinutesMINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
S PECIAL MEETING — NOVEMBER 10, 2021
TELECONFERENCE — 4:00 P.M.
AGENDA NO: A-3
MEETING DATE: January 11, 2022
City Council conducted this meeting in accordance with California Governor Newson's Executive
Order N-08-21 issued on June 11, 2021 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.
P RESENT:
ABSENT:
S TAFF:
John Headding
Dawn Addis
Laurel Barton
Jennifer Ford
Jeff Heller
N one
S cott Collins
Dana Swanson
S arah Johnson -Rios
S cot Graham
Greg Kwolek
Daniel McCrain
Eric Endersby
Kirk Carmichael
Bonnie Johnson
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
City Manager
City Clerk
Assistant City Manager/Admin Services Dir.
Community Development Director
Public Works Director
Fire Chief
Harbor Director
Recreation Services Manager
Police Support Services Manager
Mayor Headding established a quorum and called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. with all
members present.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
Mayor Headding opened public comment; seeing none, the public comment period was closed.
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA ITEMS:
I. CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND ACTION ITEMS ADOPTION; (CITY MANAGER)
https://youtu.be/IaLiZkITBKU?t=161
City Manager Collins provided the report and responded to Council inquiries.
Following discussion, there was Council consensus on the following:
• Elevate "Climate Crisis" to "Climate Emergency" by way of resolution or some other
method and seek funding to move Morro Bay forward in this area.
• Under Climate Action, add an action item to implement Central Coast Community Energy
("3CE") Reach Code Incentive Program limited to electrification of new residential
construction with the adoption of 2022 Building Code in January 2023.
® Provide community information/education and resources regarding access to mental
health resources to address behavior health or mental health crises:
o Substance abuse issues
o Depressive illnesses
o Exacerbation of previously controlled mental health issues
Council Member Heller expressed concern about use of the term "climate emergency" and stated
he was reluctant to add anything to the list.
MOTION: Mayor Headding moved to adopt the proposed City Council goals, goals' statements,
and short-term and long-term action Items with the changes that have been made. The
motion was seconded by Council Member Addis and carried 4-1 by roll call vote with
Council Member Heller opposed.
II. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION OF STATE REPRESENTATION TO SUPPORT CITY
OF MORRO BAY PROJECTS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES; (CITY
MANAGER)
https://youtu.be/IaLiZkITBKLPt=2985
City Manager Collins provided the report and responded to Council inquiries.
Christopher Townsend, President of Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. provided an overview of the
representation and support they can provide to the City of Morro Bay and, along with Associate
Andres Ramirez and Senior Director Richard Harmon, responded to Council inquiries.
MOTION: Council Member Addis moved to authorize the City Manager to execute an 8-month
retainer agreement (November 2021 — June 30, 2022) with Townsend Public Affairs,
in a form reviewed and approved by the City Attorney, to support efforts to gain state
support and funding for the City's goals; support offshore wind development and other
economic development initiatives beneficial to Morro Bay; seek state grants for the
Wastewater Reclamation Facility (WRF) project, OneWater infrastructure projects,
and other infrastructure projects; and keep the City apprised of other relevant state
legislation and funding opportunities. The motion was seconded by Mayor Headding
and carried 5-0 by roll call vote.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:16 p.m.
Recorded by:
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na Swanson
City Clerk
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MINUTES - MORRO BAY SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - NOVEMBER 10, 2021