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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC_1985-11-01 Adjourned Meeting MinutesMORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL A G E N D A ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 1, 1985 - 7:00 P.M. RECREATION HALL 1. Update on water situation a. Alternative sources of emergency water supply b. Evaluation of Whale Rock Commission conditions C. Mandatory conservation d. Temporary new construction permit moratorium 2. Discussion of draft Fire Master Plan a. Financing alternatives b. Next step? 3. Set date for next Fire Master Plan joint meeting 4. Adjournment NOTE: Please bring your copy of the Fire MPCR MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 1, 1985 - 7:00 P.M. RECREATION HALL Mayor Zeuschner called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. CITY COUNCIL PRESENT: Bud Zeuschner Jim Miller Bruce Risley Rose Marie Sheetz ABSENT: Ray Kaltenbach FIRE MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE PRESENT: Al Paul John Baker Jim Olson Charles Reasor Dale Reddell STAFF: Gary Napper Louise Burt Nick Nichols Dave Norton Bernie Zerr 1. UPDATE ON WATER SITUATION Mayor Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Chairman Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member City Administrator Finance Director Public Works Director Water Engineer Fire Chief Mr. Napper reviewed the meeting between the Council sub- committee, staff, and the Domenghini family to work out an agreement for City temporary use of Domenghini well water. He presented the draft agreement for Council consideration which has been approved by the City Attorney and Mr. Domenghini's attorney. Mr. Nichols reviewed current well levels. MOTION: Councilmember Risley moved for Council approval of signing the agreement with the Domenghinis. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Sheetz and unanimously carried. (4-0) Mr. Domenghini complimented the City's competent staff and said there was no time limit on installing the improvements outlined in the agreement. MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - NOVEMBER 1, 1985 PAGE TWO Council discussed the mandatory water conservation they had imposed at their last meeting. Mr. Napper informed Council of the State Water Code requirement that imposition of mandatory conservation requires a noticed public hearing. Consequently, he had set November 12th as the public hearing date. Council - member Risley felt their action should stand; obtaining Whale Rock water is a double back-up to the Domenghini water. He was concerned about salt water intrusion because of low well levels. Councilmember Miller was not in favor of the City trying to obtain Whale Rock water or mandatory water conservation. He felt most people will conserve if asked and mandatory conserva- tion is punitive. MOTION® Councilmember Miller moved Council repeal the mandatory water conservation provision. The motion died for lack of a second. Mayor Zeuschner stated mandatory conservation would be on the next regular Council meeting agenda. Councilmember Sheetz said it will take 3 weeks to get Domenghini water on line, meanwhile the City could fall back on Whale Rock if necessary. Once the State permits are approved, the City can reject Whale Rock water and send out the voluntary water conservation letter to the community. Warren Dorn suggested Council reject the Whale Rock offer; they are using scare tactics because the City did not join in the Whale Rock project years ago. Comments were also heard from Bob Ward and Mary Phillips. Councilmember Miller thanked the people who worked on this matter and noted specifically the Domenghinis. 2. DISCUSSION OF DRAFT FIRE MASTER PLAN Al Paul, Chairman of the Fire Master Plan Committee, reviewed the Committee's priorities. Chief Zerr noted the proposed funding mechanisms listed on page 22 of the Plan which were discussed by the Council and Committee. Councilmember Risley asked if the General Fund could support the Committee's number one priority which is to man Fire Station No. 2. Ms. Burt said no, it would cost approximately $500,000 to fund. The Committee took exception to this financial statement, saying it would cost much less. MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - NOVEMBER 1, 1985 PAGE THREE Council also discussed priorities such as fire services vs. emergency medical service. They discussed the response time which should be cut to 5 minutes, and the potential need for additional property to house Fire Station No. 2. Councilmember Miller had to leave at 8:45 p.m. Councilmember Risley felt the 5 minute response time is the number one priority. Suggestions were made to contract with outlying areas to increase revenues (i.e. Rancho Colinga, Little Morro Creek Road) by forming a Fire District. Councilmember Risley requested the committee rework their priorities and work with the Finance Department on funding. Council direction at this time: 1. Blend Priorities 1 and 2 (Man Fire Station No. 2 and Reduce Emergency Response Time to 5 Minutes); plus personnel staffing alternatives. 2. There was a suggestion on Priority 3, Fire Suppression, to get preliminary figures on the fire ladder truck. 3. Share with Council funding mechanisms which are palatable. Council decided the next joint meeting should be the first or second week in January 1986. MOTION: Councilmember Risley moved the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Sheetz and unanimously carried. (4-0)