City Council Regular Meeting - August 27, 2024
1. ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. REPORTS
4.a
Closed Session Report
4.b
Mayor and Councilmembers' Reports, Announcements and Presentations
4.c
City Manager Reports, Announcements and Presentations
4.d
Subcommittee Reports - Verbal Update of Current Subcommittee Activities
1. Water Reclamation Facility & Morro Bay / Cayucos Sanitary District JPA
2. Morro Bay Power Plant (Vistra)
3. Offshore Wind Energy
4. Downtown Design District
5. RECOGNITION AND PRESENTATIONS
None.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the audience wishing to address the Council on City business matters not on the agenda may do so at this time. For those desiring to speak on items on the agenda, but unable to stay for the item, may also address the Council at this time.
Public comment is an opportunity for members of the public to provide input to the governing body. To increase the effectiveness of the Public Comment Period, the City respectfully requests the following guidelines and expectations be followed:
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When recognized by the Mayor, please come forward to the podium to speak. Though not required, it is helpful if you state your name, city of residence and whether you represent a business or group. Unless otherwise established by the Mayor, comments are to be limited to three minutes.
All remarks should be addressed to Council, as a whole, and not to any individual member thereof.
The Council respectfully requests that you refrain from making slanderous, profane or personal remarks against any elected official, commission and/or staff.
Please refrain from public displays or outbursts such as unsolicited applause, comments or cheering.
Any disruptive activities that substantially interfere with the ability of the City Council to carry out its meeting will not be permitted and offenders will be requested to leave the meeting.
Your participation in City Council meetings is welcome and your courtesy will be appreciated.
The Council in turn agrees to abide by its best practices of civility and civil discourse according to Resolution No. 07-19.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
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.
7.a
Approval of Minutes
(City Clerk)
Recommended Action
Approve as submitted.
1. July 23, 2024 - Regular Council Meeting
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCRM_Jul23_2024 - English.pdf
2. August 13, 2024 - Special Closed Session Meeting
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCCM_Aug13_2024 - English.pdf
3. August 13, 2024 - Regular Council Meeting
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCRM_Aug13_2024 - English.pdf
7.b
Acceptance of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant
1. 7b Staff Report OTS Grant Application FY2024 2025 acceptance.pdf
2. 7b1 EM25023 Draft Grant Agreement.pdf
3. 7b2 Reso 54-24 Amending FY 2024-25 Budget.pdf
(Fire Department)
Recommended Action
Authorize the Fire Department to accept the grant award from the California Office of Traffic Safety Grant program for hydraulic extrication equipment; and Authorize the City Manager to approve execution of grant related documents, subject to City Attorney review and approval as to form; and Adopt Resolution No. 54-24 to amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Operating & Capital Budget.
7.c
Approval of Amendment No. 6 to Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Contract with Rincon Consultants for the Vistra Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project at 1290 Embarcadero
1. 7c SR Approve Rincon contract Amendment No 6 (BESS).pdf
2. 7c1 Rincon Consultants - 6th Amendment to Agreement.pdf (Community Development Department)
Recommended Action
Approve Amendment No. 6 to the EIR contract for the Vistra Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project EIR at 1290 Embarcadero. The City Attorneys' Office has reviewed Amendment No. 6 (Attachment 2) as to form, such Amendment subject to final approval as to form by the City Attorney.
7.d
Award of Contract to AAAA Engineering Contracting, Inc., for the Sequoia Court Storm Drain Repair Project
1. 7d Staff Report Sequoia Court SD Project Contract Award.pdf
2. 7d1 AAAA Construction Agreement_Sequoia Ct. Storm Drain Replacement.pdf (Public Works Department)
Recommended Action
Award a contract to AAAA Engineering Contracting, Inc., for the Sequoia Court Storm Drain Repair Project for a total of $433,840, which includes a 10% contingency budget executable by the City Manager. The contract (Attachment 1) has been reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorneys' Office.
7.e
Award of Contract to Hartzell General Engineering Contractor, Inc., for Lift Station 1 Force Main Replacement Project and Approval of Resolution No. 55-24 Amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Operating & Capital Budget
1. 7e Staff Report Lift Station 1 Force Main Replacement Project.pdf
2. 7e1 Hartzell_Agreement_LS1 Force Main Replacement.pdf
3. 7e2 Reso 55-24 Amending FY 2024-25 Budget.pdf
4. 7e3 Site Map.pdf
(Public Works Department)
Recommended Action
Award a contract to Hartzell General Engineering Contractor, Inc., (Hartzell) for the Lift Station 1 Force Main Replacement Project for a total of $414,568, which includes a 10% contingency budget executable by the City Manager. The contract (Attachment 1) has been reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorneys' Office; and Adopt Resolution No. 55-24 amending the FY 2024-25 Operating & Capital Budget to add $69,568 to the List Station 1 Force Main Replacement Project budget.
7.f
Approval of SB-1 Funding Project List for FY 24/25 Pavement Management Plan Project
1. 7f Staff Report SB1 Funding for FY 24-25 Pavement Management Plan Project.pdf
2. 7f1 Reso 56-24 approving FY24-25 SB1 Project List.pdf (Public Works Department)
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution No. 56-24 approving the Fiscal Year 2024/25 project list for use of Senate Bill 1 (Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017) Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds.
7.g
Approval of Contract with Filippin Engineering for Performing Construction Management and Inspection Services for the 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project
1. 7g Staff Report _Filippin Engineering Contract for Pavement Construction Management.pdf
2. 7g1 Filippin Engineering Contract_2024 Paving_signed_scope included.pdf (Public Works Department)
Recommended Action
Approve and execute contract in the amount of $334,936.80, which includes a 10% contingency executable by the City Manager, with Filippin Engineering (FE), to perform Construction Management and Inspection Services for the 2024 Pavement Management project (Attachment 1).
The City Attorneys’ Office has reviewed and approved the contract with FE (Attachment 1) as to form.
7.h
Adoption of Resolution No. 57-24 Approving Amendment # 1 to the Master Lease Agreement with WBAM LLC, Lease Site 30W-33W, Bayfront Marina located at 201 Main Street
1. 7h SR 08-27-24 Lease Site 30W-33W Amendment 1.pdf
2. 7h1 Reso 57-24 approving Amendment 1 to Lease Agr for LS 30-30W.pdf
3. 7h2 Amendment 1 Bayfront Marina Lease Agr.pdf
(Harbor Department)
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution No. 57-24, approving Amendment 1 to the Master Lease Agreement.
7.i
Central Coast Community Energy Proposed Amendment to Joint Powers Agreement
1. 7i SR Proposed Changes to 3CE JPA.pdf
2. 7i1 CCCCE Board Policy Amendment Notice.pdf
3. 7i2 Mayor Wixom letter to Mayor Stewart re Proposed 3CE Policy Amendments.pdf (City Manager)
Recommended Action
Receive and file.
8. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
None.
9. BUSINESS ITEMS
9.a
Award of Contract to Souza Construction for the 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project
1. 9a Staff Report 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project Contract Award.pdf
2. 9a1 Souza Construction 2024 Pavement Rehab Program (Signed Contract).pdf (Public Works Department)
Recommended Action
Award a contract to Souza Construction (Souza), for the 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project for a total of $4,383,595.98, which includes a 10% contingency budget executable by the City Manager. The City Attorneys’ Office has reviewed the contract with Souza (Attachment 1) as to form, such contract subject to final approval as to form by the City Attorney prior to full execution.
9.b
Authorization to Submit a Grant Application for California Coastal Commission (CCC) Local Coastal Program (LCP) Local Assistant Grant Program Funding and Increase Grant Budget for the Waterfront Master Plan Update
1. 9b SR Auth Reso Waterfront Master Plan grant.pdf
2. 9b1 Reso 58-24 Authorizing WMP LCP grant_08.27.24.pdf
3. 9b2 Attch 1 to Reso Waterfront Master Plan LCP Grants_Application.pdf (Community Development Department)
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution No. 58-24 authorizing staff to submit a grant application for California Coastal Commission (CCC) LCP Local Assistance Grant Program to fund the update of the City’s 1996 Waterfront Master Plan in the amount of $750,000. This is a $250,000 increase to the amount ($500,000) authorized by the City Council for the same grant application on September 26, 2023.
9.c
Amend Council Policies & Procedures Section 5.5, for Elected Officials Not Running for Office, to Conduct Town Halls Under Section 5.5 During Election Season; and 2) Authorize Section 5.5 for Potential for Potential Upcoming Town Hall Meetings
1. 9c SR Council Policy Section 5.5 Amendment - Council Policy Exceptions.pdf
2. 9c1 Reso 59-24 Amending CCPP re Town Hall Meetings (Option A).pdf
3. 9c1 Reso 59-24 Amending CCPP re Town Hall Meetings (Option B).pdf (City Manager/City Attorney/City Clerk)
Recommended Action
Discuss and then consider approval of some/all of the following options:
1. Adoption of Resolution No. 59-24 amending the City Council Policies & Procedures, to amend Section 5.5 regarding the use of public resources during election season by elected officials not running for office, with one of following options:
Option A: affirm that Council by agendized action may consider specific exceptions to the restrictions in Section 5.5 during election season for Council Members not running that election season for re-election; or Option B: provide that the restrictions in Section 5.5 during election season do not apply to a Council Member not running for re-election that election season; and/or
2. Provide exception(s) to Council Policies and Procedures Section 5.5 to Council Member Landrum for potential upcoming Town Hall meetings, to be determined at meeting, for possible topics including but not limited to homelessness, the downtown, harbor issues such as infrastructure needs and waterfront sustainability, and what can local government do about issues of what is in our water, air and food.
9.d
Update on Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 and 2024-25 City Council Goals and Action Items
1. 9d SR City Goals August 2024 Update - FY 23-25 Strategic Goals.pdf
2. 9d1 City Goals and Sort Term Actions - 2023-25.pdf
3. 9d2 City Goals Progress Tracking_FY 2023-2025 (08.22.24).pdf (City Manager)
Recommended Action
Receive a progress report on the City Council goals, goals’ statements, and action Items, acknowledge accomplishments and overall workload, and provide direction remaining goals.
10. COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
11. ADJOURNMENT
The next
Regular Meeting
will be held on September 10, 2024.
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