City Council Regular Meeting - October 08, 2024
1. ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
Mayor Wixom established a quorum and called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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4. REPORTS
Public Comments:
4.a
Closed Session Report
Public Comments:
City Attorney Neumeyer announced no closed session meeting was held.
4.b
Mayor and Councilmembers' Reports, Announcements and Presentations Public Comments:
https://youtu.be/VoJ_RhhfwlE?si=KJPR8wwPyxlH2YH_&t=109
4.c
City Manager Reports, Announcements and Presentations
Public Comments:
https://youtu.be/VoJ_RhhfwlE?si=6Edpkx8HirZZ2_Qg&t=572
4.d
Subcommittee Reports - Verbal Update of Current Subcommittee Activities Public Comments:
None.
a.
Water Reclamation Facility & Morro Bay / Cayucos Sanitary District JPA Public Comments:
b.
Morro Bay Power Plant (Vistra)
Public Comments:
c.
Offshore Wind Energy
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d.
Downtown Design District
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5. RECOGNITION AND PRESENTATIONS
Public Comments:
5.a
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation
Public Comments:
https://youtu.be/VoJ_RhhfwlE?si=jsOjUb9pPird1JVx&t=706
Presented to Lumina Alliance Development Director, Heather Mullin.
5.b
Recognize SurviveOars/Dragonboat for World Championship Accomplishments Public Comments:
https://youtu.be/VoJ_RhhfwlE?si=FEZ2S1lG4JnwvCmZ&t=1065
5.c
Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) Presentation by Senior Customer Accounts Manager, Judith Young Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 5a 3CE 2024 Presentation.pdf
https://youtu.be/VoJ_RhhfwlE?si=Q1kjDFnEyXohKnn1&t=1240
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comments:
https://youtu.be/VoJ_RhhfwlE?si=w8IvdoT4vU2IkTL7&t=1777 Glenn Silloway, Morro Bay, urged residents to vote no on Measure A-24.
Garry Johnson, Morro Bay, encouraged residents to vote yes on Measure A-24.
Steve Paige, Morro Bay, presented information regarding the CO 2 footprint of the combined BESS and offshore wind projects.
Chuck Stoll, Morro Bay Lions Club, provided an update on the Club's activities.
Rachel Wilson, Cayucos, questioned the weather data used to prepare the Offsite Consequence Analysis report.
Marlys McPherson, Morro Bay, offered information regarding contributions received by the No on Measure A-24 committee.
Linda Winters, Morro Bay, was inspired by Morro Bay High School teacher, Laura Van Zee, and her efforts to encourage students to pre-register to vote.
Aaron Ochs, Morro Bay, urged residents to vote yes on Measure A-24.
Janice Peters, Morro Bay, urged residents to vote yes on Measure A-24 and announced By the Sea Productions is presenting The Outsider, with showings Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons, October 11 - 27.
An unnamed person offered comments.
Betty Winholtz, Morro Bay, announced the El Chorro Regional Dog Park was celebrating its 23rd anniversary on Saturday, October 12, and offered information regarding Measure A-24.
Nattalia Merzoyan, Morro Bay, spoke in favor of Measure A-24.
Nicole Dorfman, Morro Bay, commented regarding contributions made to the No on Measure A-24 Committee and urged residents to vote yes on Measure A-24.
Bill Martony, Morro Bay, urged residents to vote yes on A-24.
Jeff Eckles, Morro Bay, encouraged residents to respect differing opinions and would like to hear folks speak more about their own truth, not what the other side has done.
Judy Setting, Morro Bay, offered comments in favor of Measure A-24.
End of public comment.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Public Comments:
https://youtu.be/VoJ_RhhfwlE?si=quMHvd6UCmH0JWjN&t=4680 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.
Mayor Wixom opened public comment for items on the Consent Agenda.
Betty Winholtz, Morro Bay, commented on Item 7.c.
End of public comment.
Staff responded to questions raised during public comment.
Motion by
Council Member Ford
Seconded by
Council Member Landrum
Approve Items 7.a. through 7.c. as submitted.
Ayes (5)
Mayor Wixom, Council Member Landrum, Council Member Barton, Council Member Edwards, and Council Member Ford CARRIED (5 to 0)
7.a
Approval of Minutes
Public Comments:
Approve as submitted.
a.
September 24, 2024 - Special Closed Session Meeting
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCCM_Sep24_2024 - English.pdf
7.b
Approval of Proclamations
Public Comments:
a.
Proclamation declaring October 2024 Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness Month Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 7b Domestic Violence Action Month Proclamation 2024.pdf
7.c
Adoption of Resolution No. 66-24 Approving Updated Records Retention Schedule Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 7c SR Adoption of Record Retention Schedule.pdf
2. 7c1 Reso 66-24 Approving reviewed Record Retention Schedule.pdf Adopt Resolution No. 66-24 rescinding Resolution No. 57-23, approving the City of Morro Bay Records Retention Schedule, and authorizing subsequent minor updates without further Council action.
8. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Public Comments:
None
9. BUSINESS ITEMS
Public Comments:
The City Council took a brief recess at 6:56 p.m.; the meeting reconvened at 7:07 p.m.
9.a
Vet's Hall Building, Audio, and Visual Upgrade Options
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 9a Vet's Hall Audio Visual Upgrades.pdf
https://youtu.be/VoJ_RhhfwlE?si=Da6bhezRTXnzYUwg&t=5804 Public Works Director Kwolek presented the report and, along with Connor Vache from Bill Gaines Audio, responded to Council inquiries.
Mayor Wixom opened public comment for Item 9.a.
https://youtu.be/VoJ_RhhfwlE?si=-UHqyzKiI08o1Zi-&t=8065 Janice Peters, Morro Bay, was opposed to a fixed dais that would restrict use of the stage area and encouraged the City to talk to AGP Video before making decisions.
Bill Martony, Morro Bay, agreed with Ms. Peters' comments regarding stage use and hoped to keep an operator on site.
Betty Winholtz, Morro Bay, urged the City to focus on A/V repairs and adding an overhead projector, limiting costs to available PEG funding.
Nattalia Merzoyan, Morro Bay, concurred with comments made by Ms. Winholtz.
Michelle Leicester-Cadaret, Morro Bay, suggested reaching out to the school regarding rental space availability before making decisions about limiting stage access.
Margaret Carman, Morro Bay, agreed with previous speakers and urged the City to limit improvements to replacing the audio system.
Linda Winters, Morro Bay, was supportive of a fixed Council Chamber but not in the Vets Hall. She urged the City to be sensible about the level of improvements.
Steve Mathieu, AGP Video, provided historical perspective on the audio/video system, offered to be a resource for future discussions on the subject, and was pleased to see this move forward.
End of public comment.
Following discussion, there was consensus more information, including estimated costs for the various alternatives, was needed. No formal action was taken by the City Council.
9.b
Adopt Resolution No. 67-24 Awarding Fiscal Year 2024-25 Community Grants Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 9b SR Community Grant Awards.pdf
2. 9b1 - Reso 67-24 Approving FY 24-25 Community Grants.pdf
3. 01 Morro Bay in Bloom.pdf
4. 02 Central Coast Dog Park Alliance dba Morro Bay Pups.pdf
5. 03 Estero Bay Kindness Coalition.pdf
6. 04 Morro Bay Art Association.pdf
7. 05 Morro Bay Maritime Museum_Redacted.pdf
8. 06 Community Action Partnership SLO (CAPSLO).pdf
9. 07 Ecologistics, Inc.pdf
10. 08 Diversity Coalition San Luis Obispo County.pdf
11. 09 ECOSLO.pdf
12. 10 Senior Nutrition Program.pdf
13. 11 Sea Otter Savvy.pdf
14. 12 Apex Predators Club.pdf
15. 13 Community Foundation of Estero Bay Inc_Redacted.pdf
16. 14 Del Mar Elementrary PTA.pdf
17. 15 Los Osos Cares.pdf
18. 16 By the Sea Productions_Redacted.pdf
Council Member Ford declared a conflict on this item. (Financial conflict of interest) https://youtu.be/VoJ_RhhfwlE?si=RvoFP3BwnT3yprmx&t=10957 City Manager Kimball presented the report and turned to Council Member Edwards to comment on the review committee's process and recommendations.
Mayor Wixom opened public comment on Item 9.b.
https://youtu.be/VoJ_RhhfwlE?si=W5FY8eXI3FTNbape&t=11792 Janice Peters, Morro Bay, commented on the funding request submitted for By the Sea Productions.
Richard Sadowski, Morro Bay, commented on the funding request submitted for the MBEAN project.
End of public comment.
Mayor Wixom invited committee members to comment.
https://youtu.be/VoJ_RhhfwlE?si=eIAd0KZEodh8reSm&t=12181 Michael Erin Woody, Morro Bay, commented on the application review process and recommended funding for programs that would have the most impact and benefit Morro Bay residents.
Following discussion, there was concurrence to reduce funding to the Senior Nutrition Program to $5,000, allocate $3,000 to Sea Otter Savvy, $1,000 to CAPSLO, and adjust amounts for the Maritime Museum, Del Mar Elementary PTA, and By the Sea Productions to $5000, $6,000 and $6,000 respectively.
Motion by
Mayor Wixom
Seconded by
Council Member Barton
Adopt Resolution No. 67-24, awarding Community Grants for Fiscal Year 2024-25, with the changes discussed to amounts awarded for Senior Nutrition Program/Meals That Connect, Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. (CAPSLO), Sea Otter Savvy, Morro Bay Maritime Museum and Del Mar Elementary PTA, consistent with the Community Grants Policy; and Authorize the City Manager to enter into agreements with all grantees, reviewing and adjusting insurance requirements on a case-by-case basis, in coordination with California JPIA and City Attorney’s Office, depending on the level of risk associated.
Ayes (4)
Council Member Barton, Mayor Wixom, Council Member Landrum, and Council Member Edwards Recused (1)
Council Member Ford
CARRIED (4 to 0)
9.c
Market Plaza Request for Qualifications
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 9c Market Plaza Request for Proposals.pdf
2. 9c1 Attach 1 Market Plaza RFQ Draft.pdf
https://youtu.be/VoJ_RhhfwlE?si=JC0EwZAEtCWm-HlU&t=13178 Community Development Director Singewald presented the report and responded to Council inquiries.
Mayor Wixom sought consensus to go past 9:30 p.m. to complete this item.
Mayor Wixom opened public comment for Item 9.c.
https://youtu.be/VoJ_RhhfwlE?si=CAkR-EiFvCex-Ddf&t=14606 Jeff Heller, Morro Bay, agreed with the importance of getting a larger number of responses and suggested the Council consider separating the parking lot at Market and Pacific Streets for a future parking structure.
Janice Peters, Morro Bay, commented on the connection between downtown and the Embarcadero and need for a conference center.
Bill Martony, Morro Bay, preferred to restore the Breakers building and suggested the best location for a resort is the former wastewater treatment plant.
Natalie Teichmann, Let's Get Tuned, was opposed to hotel development at this location and suggested a non-seasonal health and wellness experience would bring increased revenues to the city.
Jon Nowaczyk, Let's Get Tuned, commented on the positive economic impact their wellness center has brought to the community.
Betty Winholtz, Morro Bay, appreciated suggestions to keep things low key and urged Council to think holistically, not in terms of one piece of property.
End of public comment.
The Council provided general direction to refine the RFP and bring back for final review and Council approval.
10. COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Public Comments:
None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
The meeting adjourned at 10:24 p.m.