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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC_1986-02-26 Joint CC, Harbor Commission, Recreation & Parks Commission Study Session Meeting MinutesAGENDA CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED MEETING JOINT STUDY SESSION WITH HARBOR COMMISSION, RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION 26 FEBRUARY 1986 7 P.M., CITY RECREATION HALL INTRODUCTIONS: COMMISSIONERS; CALIFORNIA COASTAL CONSERVANCY STAFF A. PUBLIC HEARINGS, REPORTS, AND APPEARANCES A-1 TIDELANDS PARK CONCEPT PLAN (7 P.M. TO APPROX. 8:30 P.M.) B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (TIME PERMITTING) B-1 REVIEW OF HARBOR COMMISSION PROJECT PRIORITY LIST C. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATIONS C-1 CITY COUNCIL C-2 CITY ADMINISTRATOR MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 26, 1986 RECREATION HALL - 7:00 P.M. Mayor Zeuschner called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and noted the meeting was a joint meeting with the Harbor commission and the Parks and Recreation commission, along with Coastal Con- servancy staff to discuss the Tidelands Park concept plan. He asked the Chairpersons of both Commissions to introduce their members. CITY COUNCIL PRESENT: Bud Zeuschner Ray Kaltenbach Jim Miller Bruce Risley Rose Marie Sheetz ABSENT: None RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION PRESENT: Joan Silva Paula Daillak Cheryl Halterman James Hartzell Lila Keiser ABSENT: Tim Barkas Bert Griffin HARBOR COMMISSION PRESENT: Ric Deschler Nancy Bast Peter Diffley Jody Giannini Jeff Odell Mike Radon Larry Read ABSENT: None STAFF: Gary Napper Alan Davis Steve Wolter Ardith Davis Mayor Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Chairperson Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Youth -Serving Rep. Commissioner Senior -Serving Rep. Chairperson Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner City Administrator Harbor Director Recreation & Parks Dir. Deputy City Clerk Mayor Zeuschner also introduced Peter Grenell of the Coastal Con- servancy who would be available for comments and to answer ques- MINUTES MORRO BAY C 'Y COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR M�,�TING - FEBRUARY 26, 1986 PAGE 2 tions regarding Coastal Conservancy funding and participation in the Tidelands Park. A. PUBLIC HEARINGS, REPORTS,AND APPEARANCES A-1 TIDELANDS PARK CONCEPT PLAN Mr. Napper suggested the focus of tonight's meeting should be directed to Mr. Grenell in order to uncover what aspects of the Tidelands Park program the Coastal Conservancy would be inter- ested in funding. He noted the information provided to Council and Commissioners contained no new material, and asked Mr. Wolter to review this item. Mr. Wolter reviewed the history of Tidelands Park which included the Tidelands Boundaryline Agreement, Land Use Plan, Coastal Con- servancy involvement, development of Concept Plan, Lease Site 49 and 49W, Tidelands Park bids, recent City actions, and current status. Mr. Grenell made a few comments concerning Coastal Conservancy activity in Morro Bay in the past 5 years. He said their inter- est in Tidelands Park will be focused on public access to the shoreline, and commercial fishing. The State Department of Parks and Recreation is the agency to apply to obtain funding for park improvements, and the Boating and Waterways Department would sup- port projects having to do with boating facilities. He noted there is no time limit on application for funding by the Coastal Conservancy on Tidelands Park projects. He also spoke on SB 806 monies which may be available to local communities some- time in the future; these funds will come from off -shore oil drilling activities. Commissioner Deschler questioned whether provisions in the Tide- lands Boundary Agreement regarding providing slips for property owners involved in the agreement would jeopardize funding avail- ability. Mr. Grenell stated he would have to check with his legal staff on that matter; there might be some limitations. Councilmember Risley noted funding for Harbor projects just made in the mid -year budget review and asked about over-all Embar- cadero improvements and the effect on the Tidelands Park improve- ments. Mr. Napper stated Council could wait until a Harbor Master Plan is approved before deciding on a specific Tidelands Park plan; however, a Master Plan could be several years away, and Council should weigh the merits of this time lapse. Councilmember Risley asked several questions of Mr. Grenell to which he responded. Councilmember Risley felt a long-range plan for the Embarcadero should include the area above the bluff and the bicycle path along Main Street. MINUTES MORRO BAY C Y COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 26, 1986 PAGE 3 Commissioner Odell asked if there was any funding available for park acquisition. Mr. Grenell stated the Coastal Conservancy does not get involved in acquiring property for park purposes. Mayor Zeuschner asked if they would fund a cold storage facility for commercial fishermen and Mr. Grenell stated it might be pos- sible to receive funding under a revenue bond program; however, the Coastal Conservancy has not funded that type of project yet. Commissioner Giannini asked that the concept plan for the Tide- lands Park area designed and approved by the Harbor Commission be displayed for discussion. Mr. Wolter posted it accordingly. Mayor Zeuschner noted the Harbor Commission concept plan leaned toward increased parking in the area and open space rather than park -type facilities. He said Council should decide if they would rather have a commercial fishing atmosphere in this area instead of a park. Commissioner Odell, who had designed the plan, reviewed the differences between it and the Elder and Elder rendition. It was noted the finger slips on the Elder and Elder proposal had previously been rejected by Council. Commissioner Giannini felt the City should move on the Tidelands Park improvements now rather than wait for a Harbor Master Plan. Councilmember Sheetz favored the plan submitted by the Harbor Commission; she said it met a need for improved parking on the Embarcadero. Ed Ewing objected to the location of the restrooms near the motel in the Harbor Commission plan. He felt they should be closer to the slips for fishermen accessibility. Warren Dorn made some comments, and discussed a dual water system which he encouraged Council to investigate. He noted the Tide- lands suit settlement makes it impossible to extend Morro Avenue in front of the homes on the bluff for at least 30 years. Harold Biaggini thought the Harbor Commission plan was a good idea for cars, but there is not much for people. Mr. Grenell stated the Coastal Conservancy is extremely inter- ested in the concept of a dual water system. Comments in favor of the Harbor Commission plan were heard from Commissioners Daillak and Halterman. Councilmember Kaltenbach thought the Harbor Commission concept was the best so far; the open space is needed there. Councilmember Miller favored the Elder and Elder concept; he felt campers would be a problem in the summer, and some shrubbery is needed in the area. MINUTES MORRO BAY C Y COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 26, 1986 PAGE 4 Councilmember Risley favored the Harbor Commission concept; he felt the simplified plan would be easier to carry out. He sug- gested Council should approve the concept and ask staff to come back with specifics so it can be forwarded to the Coastal Conser- vancy. Councilmember Sheetz stated one of her goals is to do something with the area around the Rock; she felt Council should concen- trate on making that area a picnic, family -type area and leave the Tidelands park area for the people who come to Morro Bay for boating. Mayor Zeuschner reviewed the items Council seemed to be in favor of with regard to the Harbor Commission plan; moving the restroom away from the water somewhat, sidewalk area along water moved back, tie the Tidelands Park area in with a bikepath on Main Street. It was noted additional grassy areas should be included in the Harbor Commission plan. Mayor Zeuschner would like to see the fishing pier enlarged and another viewing platform at the North end between the two side tie slips. He said if anyone had additions or suggestions they should con- tact a commissioner or staff member so they could be included in consideration of a specific plan. Commissioner Diffley stated there is no limitation on putting Morro Avenue through to Embarcadero. MOTION: Councilmember Sheetz moved Council accept the Harbor Commission concept plan and instruct staff to return with a specific plan and to especially address traffic circulation to take into consideration suggestions and/or ideas which may be forthcoming from commis- sioners and public. The motion was seconded by Coun- cilmember Kaltenbach. Mr. Grannell, a property owner on the bluff and involved in the Tidelands boundary settlement agreement, stated their attorney (Ogle) would have something negative to say about this latest concept plan. Mayor Zeuschner emphasized that it is a concept plan; not a specific plan. He noted staff work on a specific plan should include research on complying with the terms of the Tidelands Park boundary settlement agreement. The motion carried with Councilmember Miller voting no. ( 4-1 ) Mayor Zeuschner thanked Mr. Grenell for attending the meeting and clarifying Coastal Conservancy activities. A brief recess was held from 9:10 p.m. to 9:20 p.m. MINUTES MORRO BAY C Y COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 26, 1986 PAGE 5 B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS B-1 REVIEW OF HARBOR COMMISSION PROJECT PRIORITY LIST Mayor Zeuschner noted the Harbor Commission, along with various other commissions, had been requested to prepare a priority list of activities for Council consideration. Mr. Napper stated staff had prepared a priority list from their viewpoint which included the Harbor Master Plan as the number one priority; a number of the Harbor Commission items come under development of a Harbor Master Plan. He said the Commission's list and staff's are actually very close, and a number of items on the Commission list have already been addressed. Chairman Deschler discussed the Commission's list and noted the priority of the items would always be changing, but the present list represents those areas the Commission feels are important. They had decided policy items needed to be listed first and development projects lower on the list. Considerable discussion followed regarding priority lists. Mayor Zeuschner asked about the code enforcement program and Mr. Napper stated the contract is still in negotiation; there are some prob- lems with the City's strict requirement for insurance. Councilmember Risley felt staff and the Harbor Commission should get together and come up with an agreed priority list to recom- mend to Council. Commissioners requested direction on how to begin on the Harbor Master Plan and suggestions were made to obtain plans from other cities for a guide; breaking up into small committees with spe- cific areas of interest. The Harbor Commission noted they had recently established subcommittees. Mayor Zeuschner suggested the Commission use a timeline plan for their priority list similar to the one used by the Fire Master Plan Committee to indicate dates by when they want specific pro- jects accomplished and estimated costs. Councilmember Risley asked the Harbor Director to comment on his activities since he was hired. Alan Davis stated the last five months have been an education process for him; his most important activity is the lease sites; they support the harbor and have been neglected for a long time. He is also getting to the know the Harbor Commission and said the basic difference between their priority list and his is his determination that some of their items are administrative in nature rather than policy. MOTION: Councilmember Risley moved Council accept both Harbor Project Priority Lists and confirm that those are areas Council would like the Harbor Commission and staff to be interested in; and, ask them to reorganize into one MINUTES MORRO BAY C Y COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 26, 1986 PAGE 6 list for Council in light of the fact the Harbor Com- mission now has subcommittees; and respond to Council with some sort of time -frame and, where appropriate, cost projections of those priorities. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Sheetz and unanimously carried. (5-0) MOTION: Councilmember Sheetz moved the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Miller and unanimously carried. (5-0) The meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. Recorded by : d;l 5 7�/' 4" ARDITH DAVIS Deputy City Clerk