City Council Regular Meeting - February 11, 2025
1. ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
Mayor Wixom announced she was participating via teleconference while traveling to Washington D.C. on City business. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. with all members present.
The Mayor announced Agenda Item 9.a. was being continued to a future meeting.
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE
Public Comments:
In remembrance of Morro Bay resident, Terry Simons, who recently passed.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Comments:
4. REPORTS
Public Comments:
4.a
Closed Session Report
Public Comments:
Mayor Wixom announced no closed session meeting was held.
4.b
Mayor and Councilmembers' Reports, Announcements and Presentations Public Comments:
https://youtu.be/SccdHqjw4oU?si=VF0SByJkwMORfT3X&t=147
4.c
City Manager Reports, Announcements and Presentations
Public Comments:
https://youtu.be/SccdHqjw4oU?si=FarWM2W6861968tq&t=871
4.d
Subcommittee Reports - Verbal Update of Current Subcommittee Activities Public Comments:
https://youtu.be/SccdHqjw4oU?si=buCu8oC9sIOYczs0&t=1261
a.
Water Reclamation Facility & Morro Bay / Cayucos Sanitary District JPA Public Comments:
b.
Morro Bay Power Plant (Vistra)
Public Comments:
c.
Offshore Wind Energy
Public Comments:
d.
Downtown Design District
Public Comments:
5. RECOGNITION AND PRESENTATIONS
Public Comments:
5.a
Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Update
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 5a MB Chamber Quarterly Update Presentation.pdf
https://youtu.be/SccdHqjw4oU?si=fuWleK-3N170nNpd&t=1336 Presented by Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce CEO, Dina Lundquist.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comments:
https://youtu.be/SccdHqjw4oU?si=4GgrFb-T_EiFYatN&t=2487 Mayor Wixom announced this is the time for members of the audience to address the Council on matters not on the agenda that are within the jurisdiction of the City. This means that comments must be limited to City business. Those desiring to speak on items on the agenda but unable to stay for the item may also address the Council at this time.
The Council requests that you refrain from making slanderous, profane, or personal remarks.
Shaun Farmer, Morro Bay, requested City and community assistance to continue hosting the annual Kite Festival and hoped something could be done to improve traffic flow.
Cherise Hansson, Morro Bay resident and business owner, suggested the City modify the Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee to ensure local businesses and fishermen are represented.
Kiernan Cottle, Morro Bay, offered comments.
Margaret Carman, Morro Bay, opposed approval of the contract presented in Item 7.d and hoped the City would seek more bids. Regarding Item 7.g., she urged the City to reconsider support for AB 303 letter as currently written.
Betty Winholtz, Morro Bay, expressed concern for residents along Panorama who may be affected by the coming storm and thanked the City for funding street improvements.
Michelle Leicester-Cadaret, Morro Bay, commented on the contamination caused by the Moss Landing Fire, expressed concern regarding potential landslides along Panorama, and urged the City to curtail spending on Vets Hall A/V improvements.
Assemblymember Dawn Addis appreciated the City and community's support of AB 303.
Linda Winters, Morro Bay, thanked members of Council and City staff for their letters of encouragement and Morro Bay Fire Department for delivering storm preparedness flyers.
End of public comment.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Public Comments:
https://youtu.be/SccdHqjw4oU?si=RqES_-7xHXt_10IF&t=3812 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 the Consent Agenda.
Betty Winholtz, Morro Bay, commented on Items 7b, 7c and 7d.
End of public comment.
Mayor Wixom pulled Item 7.d, Council Member Landrum pulled Item 7.c, and Council Member Edwards pulled item 7.g.
Motion by
Council Member Eckles
Seconded by
Council Member Luffee
Approve consent agenda items 7.a, 7.b, 7.e and 7.f as submitted.
Ayes (5)
Mayor Wixom, Council Member Edwards, Council Member Eckles, Council Member Landrum, and Council Member Luffee CARRIED (5 to 0)
7.a
Approval of Minutes
Public Comments:
Approve as submitted.
a.
January 28, 2025 - Regular Council Meeting
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCRM_Jan28_2025 - English.pdf
b.
January 28, 2025 - Special Council Meeting
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - City Council Special Meeting_Jan28_2025 - English.pdf
7.b
Review and Adopt Final Funding Recommendations for the 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 7b Staff Report Final 2025 CDBG Funding Recommendations.pdf
2. 7b1 Reso 06-25 approving 2025 Final CDBG Funding Recommendations.pdf
3. 7b2 Reso 71-24 for 2025 Draft CDBG Funding Recommendations.pdf Adopt Resolution No. 06-25 approving final recommendations for the City’s share of 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to 5 Cities Homeless Coalition ($3,000) for homelessness prevention services and the City of Morro Bay Public Works Department for ADA sidewalk repairs ($48,255) and forward recommendations to the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors. Additionally, staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to make pro rata adjustments to the allocation based on the final funding amount from HUD’s final grant amount to the County. The recommended action is consistent with action taken by the Council on November 12, 2024, and will formalize and affirm the draft recommendations approved on that date.
7.c
Receive and File Fiscal Year 2024 Quarter 4 WRF Quarterly Report Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 7c City Council_WRF FY23 Quarter 4 Staff Report.pdf
2. 7c1 WRF Quarterly Report FY23-24.pdf
https://youtu.be/SccdHqjw4oU?si=cx9tGOjOQ7PxYnzP&t=4353 Public Works Director Kwolek responded to Council inquiries and committed to posting all WRF quarterly reports on the WRF and City websites.
Motion by
Council Member Landrum
Seconded by
Council Member Luffee
Review and file the Fiscal Year 2024 4th Quarter WRF Quarterly Report and have staff bring back reports quarterly rather than twice a year.
Ayes (5)
Mayor Wixom, Council Member Edwards, Council Member Eckles, Council Member Landrum, and Council Member Luffee CARRIED (5 to 0)
7.d
Approval of Agreement with Bill Gaines Audio, Inc., for Design and Installation Services for the Vets Hall Audio Visual Upgrades Project Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 7d Staff Report Vets Hall AV Design and Install Agreement.pdf
2. 7d1 Bill Gaines A-V Agreement for Vets Hall.pdf
https://youtu.be/SccdHqjw4oU?si=dQmHIIwFpbRGT5QD&t=5322 Public Works Director Kwolek announced upon further negotiations, the cost for the design portion had been reduced to $15,000 for a revised total not to exceed contract amount of $285,500.
Council Members Landrum and Eckles expressed interest in limiting project costs to the available PEG funding amount of $227,000 by coming to agreement on the project design. Council Member Luffee and Mayor Wixom wished to review design alternatives to better understand how the higher end alternative would potentially reduce long-term operator costs.
Motion by
Mayor Wixom
Seconded by
Council Member Edwards
Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement in the not-to-exceed amount of $285,500.00 with Bill Gaines Audio, Inc., (BGA) to perform design and installation services for the Vets Hall Audio Visual Upgrades Project and see this come back to us.
Ayes (3)
Mayor Wixom, Council Member Edwards, and Council Member Luffee Noes (2)
Council Member Landrum, and Council Member Eckles
CARRIED (3 to 2)
7.e
Authorize FY 2024/25 Community Grant Funds Awarded to Morro Bay Maritime Museum to be used for a Revised Project Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 7e SR Reauthorize Use of Maritime Museum Community Grant Awards.pdf
2. 7e1 Revised Grant Purpose Request 2-3-2025_Redacted.pdf
3. 7e2 Reso 67-24 Approving FY 24-25 Community Grants.pdf Review request received from the Morro Bay Maritime Museum and, pursuant to the City’s Community Grant Policy adopted by Resolution No. 73-19, authorize the Morro Bay Maritime Museum to direct the $5,000 Grant Award previously approved by City Council for paving the Kid’s Cove area, rather than the original stated purpose of building a walkway.
7.f
First and Second Quarter Investment Reports (periods ending September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 7.f SR FY24-25 Q2 Investment Report.pdf
2. 7.f.1 FY 2024-25_Q1 Investment Report.pdf
3. 7.f.2 FY 2024-25_Q2 Investment Report.pdf
Receive the attached First Quarter and Second Quarter Investment Reports (periods ending September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2024) for FY 2024-25.
7.g
Receive and file letter of support for Assembly Bill 303 (Addis) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 7g Letter of Support AB 303.pdf
2. 7g1 2025.02.05 AB 303 (Addis) Support letter.pdf
3. 7g2 AB 303 Fact Sheet.pdf
4. 7g3 AB-303 Battery energy storage facilities - Today's Law As Amended.pdf https://youtu.be/SccdHqjw4oU?si=huz7xxwT9TFYbsJY&t=4973 Council Member Edwards appreciated the City's effort to prepare this letter and Assemblymember Addis's efforts to bring forward this proposed legislation, noting this aligns with the recently adopted urgency ordinance. Council Member Landrum agreed with public comment the 3,200 ft. buffer was insufficient.
Motion by
Council Member Edwards
Seconded by
Council Member Luffee
Receive and file letter of support for proposed legislation Assembly Bill (AB) 303, the Battery Energy Safety and Accountability Act (Addis).
Ayes (5)
Mayor Wixom, Council Member Edwards, Council Member Eckles, Council Member Landrum, and Council Member Luffee CARRIED (5 to 0)
8. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Public Comments:
None
9. BUSINESS ITEMS
Public Comments:
9.a
Introduce an Ordinance Amending Title 7 (Animals) of the Morro Bay Municipal Code Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 9a Staff Report - Animal Services.pdf
2. 9a1 - Ord 669 Amending Title 7 Animal Control Regulations and Exhibit A.pdf
3. 9a2 - Comparison document SLO County Code Title 9 and MBMC Title 7.pdf
4. 9a3 - New SLO County Title 9 Ordinances.pdf
5. 9a4 - San Luis Obispo County Code Title 9.pdf
This item was continued to a future meeting.
9.b
Presentation and Discussion of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 9.b Staff Report FY 2023-24 ACFR.pdf
https://youtu.be/SccdHqjw4oU?si=-C86ELV3oRfEJHR_&t=6214 Finance Director Conrad introduced Lindsay Zimmerman from Brown Armstrong, who presented the ACFR and responded to Council inquiries.
Mayor Wixom opened public comment for Item 9.b; seeing none, the public comment period was closed.
Motion by
Council Member Eckles
Seconded by
Council Member Edwards
Receive the the FY 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), FY 2023-24 Annual Street Report, FY 2023-24 Transit Operator Financial Transactions Report, and FY 2024-25 Prop 172 Maintenance of Effort Certification.
Ayes (5)
Mayor Wixom, Council Member Landrum, Council Member Edwards, Council Member Luffee, and Council Member Eckles CARRIED (5 to 0)
10. COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Public Comments:
None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
The meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.