City Council Regular Meeting - February 13, 2024
1. ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
https://youtu.be/nKFMfJVrw1o?si=EOiP-1y0Adl1amtH&t=45
Mayor Wixom called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., with all members present. Mayor Wixom announced she was participating via teleconference while traveling on City business.
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. REPORTS
4.a
Closed Session Report
https://youtu.be/nKFMfJVrw1o?si=RG5TU9JYI6nRCHWC&t=104
City Attorney Neumeyer announced no closed session meeting was held.
Council Member Landrum announced she was teleconferencing from Washington DC traveling on City business.
4.b
Mayor and Councilmembers' Reports, Announcements and Presentations https://youtu.be/nKFMfJVrw1o?si=jvY48uJHwGBQfBPP&t=125
4.c
City Manager Reports, Announcements and Presentations
https://youtu.be/nKFMfJVrw1o?si=tGXrKSTEJczThWrK&t=460
5. RECOGNITION AND PRESENTATIONS
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
https://youtu.be/nKFMfJVrw1o?si=kWRgVYTkijjErsYp&t=768
Rachel Wilson, Cayucos, commented on the lack of wildlife observed during a recent visit to several industrial ports.
Aaron Ochs, Morro Bay, commented on Chamber of Commerce activities and a recent mailer to Morro Bay residents.
Linda Winters, Morro Bay, expressed appreciation for staff assistance and support.
Nicole Dorfman, Morro Bay, announced 'Save our Seas - Stop Offshore Wind' event hosted by REACT Alliance on Saturday, March 9th, from 12:00-5:00 p.m. at the Morro Bay Veterans Hall.
Seychelle Cannes, Morro Bay, requested information about REACH and appreciated the review period for the BESS Project EIR had been extended to 60 days.
Ken Vesterfelt, Morro Bay, announced the 28th Annual Morro Bay Car Show will be held May 2nd - 4th and requested the City consider waiving permit fees for the event.
Betty Winholtz, Morro Bay, complained about odors resulting from the roasting process at Scout Coffee, commented on AT&T's recent request to the CPUC to no longer provide landlines, and reminded the public no tree trimming or removal is allowed February 1st through June 30th.
An unnamed resident offered comments.
End of public comment.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
https://youtu.be/nKFMfJVrw1o?si=cm_xXYZCIfa3fMXU&t=2217 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.
Betty Winholtz, Morro Bay, commented on Items 7.b and 7.c.
Scott Collins, HASLO Executive Director, appreciated the City's support of affordable housing projects.
An unnamed person commented on Item 7.d.
End of public comment.
Motion by
Council Member Barton
Seconded by
Council Member Edwards
Approve Consent Agenda Items 7.a through 7.e as submitted.
Ayes (5)
Mayor Wixom, Council Member Ford, Council Member Barton, Council Member Landrum, and Council Member Edwards CARRIED (5 to 0)
7.a
Approval of Minutes
Approve as submitted.
a.
December 12, 2023 - Regular Council Meeting
1. 7a.1 CC_2023-12-12 Regular Meeting Minutes.pdf
b.
January 9, 2024 - Regular Council Meeting
1. 7a.2 CC_2024-01-09 Regular Meeting Minutes.pdf
c.
January 23, 2024 - Special Joint City Council and Citizens' Finance Advisory Committee Meeting
1. 7a.3 CC_2024-01-23 Special City Council and CFAC Joint Meeting Minutes.pdf
7.b
Consideration and Discussion of City Signature Community Events
1. 7b Signature Event Staff Report.pdf
2. 7b.1 Reso 11-16 Adopting the City’s Signature Events.pdf
3. 7b.2 Reso 09-24 City's Signature Events.pdf
4. 7b.3 Annual Events Calendar.pdf
Adopt Resolution No. 09-24, updating and adopting the City's sponsored and/or partnered events.
7.c
Authorization to provide a total of $25,000 in financial assistance to the HASLO affordable housing project located at 405 Atascadero Road. The proposed financial assistance will be in the form of a loan from the Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fund
1. 7c Staff report $25,000 In lieu.pdf
2. 7c.1 Attach 1 CC Reso 10-24 Loan Funds for 405 Atascadero.pdf
3. 7c.2 Attach 2 HASLO funding request.pdf
4. 7c.3 Attach 3 Reso 46-20 HASLO Fee Deferral 405 Atascadero Rd.pdf Adopt Resolution No. 10-24 authorizing a loan in the amount of $25,000 from the Affordable Housing In-Lieu Funds to assist with the funding for the Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo (HASLO) affordable rental housing development located at 405 Atascadero Road.
7.d
Adoption of Resolution No. 11-24 Updating the City's Conflict of Interest Code
1. 7d Updating Conflict of Interest Code.pdf
2. 7d.1 Reso 16-23 Conflict of Interest Code.pdf
3. 7d.2 Reso 11-24 Adopting Conflict of Interest Code.pdf
4. 7d.3 Reso Exh A Conflict of Interest Code.pdf
5. 7d.4 Reso Exh B Conflict of Interest Code.pdf
Adopt Resolution No. 11-24 approving amendments to the City's Conflict of Interest Code.
7.e
Adopting of Resolutions No. 12-24 and No. 13-24 Approving Amendment No. 2 to the MOU between the City of Morro Bay and SEIU Local 620 Updating the Compensation Range for Five SEIU Represented Classifications and FY 23-24 Combined Pay Schedule
1. 7e MB Staff Report re SEIU MOU comp adjustments.pdf
2. 7e.1 Reso 12-24 Adopting Amendment 2 to SEIU MOU effective February 13 2024.pdf
3. 7e.2 Amendment 2 to SEIU MOU 2022-2024 (Exhibit 1).pdf
4. 7e.3 SEIU Comp Study Adjustment Pay Schedule 2024 - SEIU Only.pdf
5. 7e.4 Reso 13-24 Adopting Updated FY 2023-24 Pay Schedule .pdf
6. 7e.5 SEIU Comp Study Adjustment Pay Schedule 2024.pdf Adopt Resolution No. 12-24 approving Amendment No. 2 to the Service Employees International Union Local 620 (SEIU) MOU 2022-24 updating the compensation ranges for five SEIU represented classifications, and Adopt Resolution No. 13-24 approving the revised Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Combined Pay Schedule.
8. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
9. BUSINESS ITEMS
9.a
Consideration of Conditional Appointment of Michael Codron as Interim Community Development Director and Conditional Approval of Employment Agreement between the City of Morro Bay and Michael Codron
1. 9a Interim CD Director 2024.pdf
2. 9a.1 Codron Interim CDD Contract.pdf
3. 9a.2 Michael Codron Resume.pdf
https://youtu.be/nKFMfJVrw1o?si=oJuowlaKJCwtiM1I&t=2796 Human Resources Manager Hendricks presented the report and invited Michael Codron to say a few words.
Public comment:
Terry Simons, Morro Bay, spoke in support of Mr. Codron as Interim Community Development Director.
End of Public Comment.
Motion by
Council Member Edwards
Seconded by
Council Member Landrum
Appoint Michael Codron as the Interim Community Development Director, contingent upon the successful completion of the City’s background check. Additionally, it is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the attached employment agreement following the successful background check.
Ayes (5)
Council Member Barton, Council Member Ford, Mayor Wixom, Council Member Landrum, and Council Member Edwards CARRIED (5 to 0)
9.b
Adoption of Local Roadway Safety Plan and Vision Zero
1. 9b Staff Report LRSP Adoption.pdf
2. 9b1 Attach1 Morro Bay Local Roadway Safety Plan.pdf
3. 9b.2 Attach 2 - Reso 14-24 Adopting LRSP.pdf
https://youtu.be/nKFMfJVrw1o?si=0tpUhIARgeU6k6Bi&t=3346 Public Works Director Kwolek introduced Darryl DePencier from Kimley-Horn who presented the report and responded to Council inquiries.
Mayor Wixom opened public comment.
https://youtu.be/nKFMfJVrw1o?si=kPuQ0HL6Id5TX97s&t=4427 Betty Winholtz, Morro Bay, requested clarification on terminology used in the report and felt many of the suggestions were not appropriate for Morro Bay.
End of public comment
Mr. Kwolek and Mr. DePencier responded to questions raised during public comment and additional questions posed by Council.
Motion by
Council Member Ford
Seconded by
Council Member Barton
Adopt Resolution No. 14-24 acknowledging adoption of the plan and a goal of working toward zero traffic fatalities so that City may apply and potentially qualify for various roadway safety grant programs and to ensure we have all comments included in that document from the public.
Ayes (5)
Mayor Wixom, Council Member Ford, Council Member Barton, Council Member Landrum, and Council Member Edwards CARRIED (5 to 0)
10. COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m.