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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC_1986-06-09 Regular Meeting MinutesMORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 9, 1986 AGENDA RECREATION HALL - 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Members of the audience wishing to address the Council on matters other than scheduled hearing items may do so when recognized by the Mayor, by standing and stating their name and address. Comments should normally be limited to three minutes. PRESENTATIONS: ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AWARD OF $520,000 TO CITY FOR HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM A. PUBLIC HEARINGS, REPORTS & APPEARANCES A-1 PUBLIC HEARING ON FY 86-87 PROPOSED CITY BUDGET A-2 ORDINANCE NO. 285 AMENDING TITLE 5 OF THE MORRO BAY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE TAX RATES AND ESTABLISHING A BUSINESS LICENSE RATE SCHEDULE A-3 PUBLIC HEARING TO .PLACE CITY MEASURE ON NOVEMBER 1986 MUNICIPAL ELECTION REGARDING PROHIBITION OF ONSHORE OIL SUPPORT FACILITIES A-4 PUBLIC HEARING TO PLACE CITY MEASURE ON NOVEMBER 1986 MUNICIPAL ELECTION INCREASING MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS' COMPENSATION A-5 RESOLUTION NO. 54-86 OPPOSING S. 2159, THE "BIG SUR FOREST SCENIC AREA ACT" A-6 RESOLUTION NO. 53-86 AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR UMTA SECTION 18 CAPITAL PROJECT GRANT FUNDS TO REPLACE DIAL -A -RIDE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS B-1 RESOLUTION NO. 49-86 ACCEPTING GRANT MONIES FOR COMPLETION OF THE EMBARCADERO STREET -END PROJECT (ANCHOR STREET), AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A CUP REGARDING A PUBLIC RESTROOM AND IMPROVEMENTS AT THE MORRO BAY BLVD. STREET -END (AMENDED) B-2 POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONS RELATING TO EMBARCADERO INN (ELIMINATION OF VIEW PLATFORM AND ANCHOR STREET PARKING PLAN BY PAYMENT OF IN -LIEU FEES) AGENDA - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 9, 1986 PAGE TWO C. NEW BUSINESS C-1 SELECTION OF STREET(S) FOR CONTRACT STREET OVERLAY PROJECT C-2 WATER ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING WATER PROJECTS FOR MORRO BAY C-3 APPROVAL OF JOINT MEETING WITH SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY COUNCIL TO DISCUSS MUTUAL WATER PROJECTS C-4 DISPOSITION OF RECENT VACANCY ON WATER ADVISORY COMMITTEE D. CONSENT CALENDAR D-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 27, 1986 D-2 COMPLETION OF PROJECT NO. PW 85-19; WHEELCHAIR RAMP INSTALLATION D-3 COMPLETION OF PROJECT NO. PW 85-18; MAIN STREET RESURFACING PROJECT D-4 SET DATE FOR HEARING ON APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF VARIANCE 09-86; GENE STANLEY E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION E-1 CITY COUNCIL E-2 CITY ADMINISTRATOR E-3 CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION 1. GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(B)(1): EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION 2. GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6: LABOR RELATIONS 3. GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957: PERSONNEL MATTERS F. ADJOURNMENT MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 9, 1986 RECREATION HALL - 7:00 P.M. Mayor Zeuschner called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. RnT.T. l'AT.T. PRESENT: Bud Zeuschner Ray Kaltenbach Jim Miller Bruce Risley Rose Marie Sheetz ABSENT: None STAFF: Gary Napper Judy Skousen Louise Burt Alan Davis Forest Henderson Dave Howell Nick Nichols Bernie Zerr Mayor Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember City Administrator City Attorney Finance Director Harbor Director Asst. to City Admin. Police Chief Public Works Dir. Fire Chief Horace Strong led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Reverend Jim Kennemur of the First Christian Church gave the invocation. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None PRESENTATIONS Mayor Zeuschner announced the City had received notification from the State Department of Housing and Community Development of the award of Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $525,000 to rehabilitate housing stock in Morro Bay. He com- mended Mr. Multari and the Community Development Department for their work on this grant application. A. PUBLIC HEARINGS, REPORTS & APPEARANCES A-1 PUBLIC HEARING ON FY 86-87 PROPOSED CITY BUDGET Mr. Napper noted Council and staff had spent the previous week in budget workshops studying the line items of the proposed budget. The items before Council are those matters action was deferred for study this evening. Mr. Napper reviewed the various items and their impact on the budget. There was some discussion regarding the need for water and sewer rate increases, and Mr. Napper stated Council should indicate MINUTES - MORRO BA'_ —;'ITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 9, 1986 PAGE 2 their preferences, and set a public hearing for the next meeting to formally enact any increases in rates. Mayor Zeuschner opened the public hearing. Earl Cornwell spoke on behalf of the Red Cross requesting $300 in support for the FY 86-87; Bob DeSomer spoke on behalf of the Sal- vation Army requesting the City continue their support in the amount of $750. Dorothy Yelda representing Hotline requested the City contribute to their services in the amount of $500. Charles Palmer made a presentation and handed Council information regarding his proposal to increase water rates. Howard Gaines objected to the water rate being tied to the sewer rate, since a considerable amount of water can be used without impacting the sewer. Mary Phillips objected to the sewer rate; she stated she had paid for her sewer when she moved to Morro Bay and now she is paying for the future increase of the City's population. Howard Gaines suggested the City pass liability insurance costs onto the tourists through the motels and restaurants in town. Norm Smyth, representing the Morro Bay Police Officers Associa- tion, requested Council keep in the FY 86-87 budget the extra po- lice officer for mid -year, and $16,000 for modifications to the Police Department building. Councilmember Miller was not in favor of creating a stipend for Harbor Commissioners; he was in favor of paying for travel ex- penses only. He felt other Commissions would ask for the same treatment if Council approved compensation for the Harbor Commis- sion. Councilmember Kaltenbach disagreed stating the Harbor Commission is as important as the Planning Commission, which receives com- pensation. There was considerable discussion regarding this matter. MOTION: Councilmember Sheetz moved for approval of $1,180 for Harbor Commission office supplies, transportation and travel. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Miller. Councilmember Risley discussed the status of the budget compared to 4 years ago, including the reduced deficit and increased pub- lic input. He advocated elevating the status of the Harbor Com- mission and reviewed the importance of the harbor to the City. Councilmember Kaltenbach supported these statements. The motion carried with Councilmembers Kaltenbach and Risley voting no. (3-2) MOTION: Councilmember Risley moved for the approval of an en- tire budget for the Harbor Commission, including MINUTES - MORRO BA1___'ITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 9, 1986 PAGE 3 monthly stipend, in the amount of $3,360. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Kaltenbach. Councilmember Sheetz stated she would like to see something done in the coming year which would give the Harbor Commission the framework and guidelines they need to operate, and take another look at the stipend next year. There was further discussion on the motion. Mayor Zeuschner noted the stipend would provide the Commissioners with $20 per meeting attended, up to two meetings per month. The motion carried with Councilmember Miller voting no. ( 4-1 ) Councilmembers discussed the requests from agencies in the Aid to Other Agencies budget. MOTION: Mayor Zeuschner moved that contingent on other action Council might make to increase money available, staff return at the next meeting with a budget for Aid to Other Agencies that reflects a prorated amount budgeted to all agencies requesting funding. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Sheetz and unanimously carried. (5-0) MOTION: Councilmember Sheetz moved Council accept the staff recommendation on the Water System Capital Project List to include budgeting $10,000 for metering of City fa- cilities, $45,000 toward the San Bernardo Creek Dam, and $45,000 to the Check -Dam Feasibility Study. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Risley and unani- mously carried. (5-0) Council discussed the revised water -user rate schedule and Coun- cilmember Risley asked Ms. Burt to reconsider an increased water availability charge. He stated this charge is intended that those who come to Morro Bay pay for system capital projects; he requested information as to what other areas are charging. Mr. Napper stated the status of the water retrofit program will be scheduled at Council's next meeting, and suggested a public hearing be set at that time to consider the water and sewer rate increases. There was discussion regarding the increased water rate schedule and Councilmember Sheetz asked Mr. Palmer about his services. Mr. Palmer stated all information given to the City thus far is free; a fee will be necessary if the City signs a contract with him. Council generally favored an increase in the tiered steps of the water rate schedule to increase revenue. They believed this would encourage conservation as well. Councilmembers generally supported Option A of the schedules presented, although Mayor MINUTES - MORRO BA1-- 2ITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 9, 1986 PAGE 4 Zeuschner spoke in favor of Option B with an increased water availability charge. MOTION: Councilmember Kaltenbach moved staff prepare a resolu- tion to enact Option A for increased water rates and schedule a public hearing for the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Sheetz and carried with Mayor Zeuschner voting no. (4-1) Council discussed a proposed increased rate schedule for sewer fees and the EPA order to chlorinate. Councilmember Risley re- quested the Finance Director take another look at the sewer fees in view of fair application of categories. He felt the single family residences were paying slightly more than their fair share of the fees due to a study performed two years ago by a committee. Councilmember Kaltenbach said if the sewer plant is not working right, the City should bring suit against Brown & Caldwell for plant design. Mr. Nichols provided a summary of the events lead- ing to the EPA order including the 301(h) waiver from the re- quirement to chlorinate. Councilmember Kaltenbach favored ignoring the order since it has not been proved Morro Bay's outfall is causing the pollution in the Bay. He felt the City should at least hold off complying un- til discussing the matter with the Cayucos Sanitary District. Mr. Napper noted there would be fines and penalties if the City failed to comply with this federal order. Council agreed to delete the Well #1 desalinization project in the amount of $25,000 from the FY 85-86 Budget. Councilmember Miller favored deleting the proposed mid -year po- lice officer from the budget; he said the crime rate is down in Morro Bay and did not feel an additional employee was warranted. MOTION: Councilmember Miller moved the police officer position for mid -year be deleted from the proposed budget. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Sheetz. Councilmember Kaltenbach believed the Police Department to be un- derstaffed according to State statistics and was not in favor of deleting the position. Councilmember Risley favored waiting un- til after the POST examination of the Police Department before making a decision on the additional police officer. Councilmember Sheetz wanted to leave the position out at this point and reinsert it later if necessary after the Police Depart- ment was up to full force in view of recent resignations and the current recruiting process. Mayor Zeuschner felt the position was justified now; statistics show that police departments should have 2.7 officers per 1,000 MINUTES - MORRO BAY --CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 9, 1986 PAGE 5 people and this additional officer would bring Morro Bay up to 1.7 per 1,000 population. The motion carried with Councilmember Kaltenbach and Mayor Zeuschner voting no. (3-2) MOTION: Councilmember Sheetz moved the $16,000 budgeted for Po- lice Department modifications be held for future bene- ficial improvements for the Police Department in what- ever form needed. The motion was seconded by Coun- cilmember Miller. Councilmember Kaltenbach was in favor of the $16,000 expenditure; he felt a new police facility or combined public safety facility was several years down the road, and this allocation would im- prove conditions in the Department. Councilmember Risley re- ported on his and Councilmember Kaltenbach's review of the facil- ity and its needs. Councilmember Miller said the building has been worked and re -worked and felt the expenditure would be throwing good money after bad. Chief Howell explained past remodeling efforts and said the amounts approved for remodeling in previous budget years were not the total amounts requested; they have been trying to complete the modifications in increments. He said it is necessary for de- tectives to have privacy when interviewing suspects and/or vic- tims, and the proposed modifications would provide this. Mr. Napper asked if Councilmember Sheetz's motion was for capital expenditures as opposed to operating. Councilmember Sheetz indi- cated the motion was generic; it could apply to either. The motion failed on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Sheetz NOES: Kaltenbach, Risley, Zeuschner The budgeted amount of $16,000 for Police Department modifica- tions remains in the budget. Council recessed from 9:15 p.m. to 9:25 p.m. A-2 ORDINANCE NO 285 AMENDING TITLE 5 OF THE MORRO BAY MUNICI- PAL CODE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE TAX RA E6 ANli r;5'1'Hts- LISHING A BUSINESS LICENSE RATE SCHEDULE Louise Burt reviewed the ordinance which amends the business li- cense rate schedule to increase business license fees by 4%, and amends the way the annual schedule is adopted. Mayor Zeuschner opened the hearing to the public; there were no comments. MINUTES - MORRO BAD--- _'ITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 9, 1986 PAGE 6 MOTION: Councilmember Risley moved Ordinance No. 285 be read by title and number only. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Kaltenbach and unanimously carried. (5-0) Mr. Napper read Ordinance No. 285 by title and number. MOTION: Councilmember Risley moved Ordinance No. 285 be adopted and become effective July 1, 1986. The motion was sec- onded by Councilmember Kaltenbach and unanimously carried. (5-0) A-3 PUBLIC HEARING TO PLACE CITY MEASURE ON NOVEMBER 1986 MUNIC- IPAL ELECTION REGARDING PROHIBITION OF ONSHORE OIL SUPPORT FACILITIES Mayor Zeuschner stated the City Attorney has requested this mat- ter be moved to the June 23rd Council meeting. He asked if any- one wished to speak on this matter now, as opposed to waiting for June 23rd. Howard Gaines cautioned the City Council against attacking a people's initiative. A-4 PUBLIC HEARING TO PLACE CITY MEASURE ON NOVEMBER 1986 MUNIC- IPAL ELECTION INCREASING MAYOR COUNCILMEMBERS COMPENSATION Mr. Napper stated Council had requested this matter be scheduled for consideration at this meeting. He reviewed the proposal which would raise Council salary to $300 per month from $150 per month, effective January 1987. He noted Council salary was set at $150 in 1966 and has not been increased since that time. Council could either enact an ordinance raising their salaries, or place the matter before the people for their decision on the issue. Mayor Zeuschner opened the matter to the public; there were no comments. MOTION: Councilmember Risley moved Council adopt Resolution No. 55-86 placing the matter before the people for a vote. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Kaltenbach. There was considerable discussion on the motion with Councilmem- bers Kaltenbach and Risley of the opinion that Council should not set their salaries, but leave it to the people to decide. The motion failed with Councilmembers Miller, Sheetz and Mayor Zeuschner voting no. (2-3) MOTION: Councilmember Miller moved Ordinance No. 286, an ordi- nance increasing Council salaries to $300 per month, be read by title and number only. The motion was seconded MINUTES - MORRO BA1----'ITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 9, 1986 PAGE 7 by Councilmember Sheetz and carried with Councilmembers Kaltenbach and Risley voting no. (3-2) Mr. Napper read Ordinance No. 286 by title and number only. MOTION: Councilmember Miller moved for the adoption of the first reading of Ordinance No. 286. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Sheetz and carried with Coun- cilmembers Kaltenbach and Risley voting no. (3-2) A-5 RESOLUTION NO. 54-86 OPPOSING S. 2159, THE "BIG SUR FOREST SCENIC AREA ACT" Councilmember Sheetz reviewed this bill and the effect it could have on the Big Sur area. Councilmember Kaltenbach was not con- vinced federalization of Big Sur was a such a bad idea. Katherine Walling discussed in detail the detrimental effects this bill would have on the local control of the Big Sur area. MOTION: Councilmember Sheetz moved for the adoption of Resolu- tion No. 54-86. The motion was seconded by Councilmem- ber Risley and carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Miller, Risley, Sheetz, Zeuschner NOES: None ABSTAIN: Kaltenbach A-6 RESOLUTION NO. 53-86 AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR UMTA SECTION 18 CAPITAL PROJECT GRANT FUNDS TO REPLACE DIAL -A - RIDE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Mike Upton, Administrative Assistant, reviewed the grant applica- tion to replace the Dial -a -Ride communication system. MOTION: Councilmember Kaltenbach moved for adoption of Resolu- tion No. 53-86 and approved reallocating $4,060 of un- spent FY 85-86 Transit Fund Contingencies to this capi- tal project. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Risley and unanimously carried. (5-0) B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS B-1 RESOLUTION NO. 49-86 ACCEPTING GRANT MONIES FOR COMPLETION OF THE EMBARCADERO STREET -END PROJECT (ANCHOR STREET), AND APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A CUP REGARDING A PUBLIC RESTROOM AND IMPROVEMENTS AT THE MORRO BAY BLVD. STREET -END (AMENDED) Steve Wolter stated staff has revised the proposed resolution ac- cording to Council instruction that the restroom at the Morro Bay Blvd. street -end be demolished only if alternative restroom fa- MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 9, 1986 PAGE 8 cilities have been established, and after October 1, 1986 so tourist traffic will not be impacted. He also discussed the Anchor Street -end pier land -side improvements and grant monies for same. MOTION: Councilmember Kaltenbach moved for adoption of Resolu- tion No. 49-86, and approval of reallocation of $5,000 from Harbor Fund Contingencies for this project. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Risley and unani- mously carried. (5-0) B-2 POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONS RELATING TO EMBARCADERO INN (ELIMINATION OF VIEW PLATFORM AND ANCHOR STREET PARKING PLAN BY PAYMENT OF IN -LIEU FEES) Mr. Napper stated he had received a letter late this afternoon from Mr. Biaggini advising he is prepared to with comply with the current CUP or Council's alternative program, but not willing to delay occupancy of the motel. He provided a construction bid on the view platform and the stairway and is willing to provide these funds in -lieu of performing the work if Council so desires. There was discussion regarding the liability involved in the stairway and Judy Skousen noted part of the stairway is on City property. Councilmember Risley reviewed the history of this project and stated he felt there should be public access to the Embarcadero and the condition requiring the stairway should be enforced. He was not, however, in favor of the view platform. MOTION: Mayor Zeuschner moved Council accept the in -lieu fee for building the viewing platform, and designing the parking lot improvements, the cost to be approved by the City Engineer; and, the applicant be required to go forward with the requirement to build a stairway for public access. The motion was seconded by Council - member Sheetz. Mr. Napper noted the alternative plan would have to be approved by the Coastal Commission. The motion was unanimously carried. (5-0) Sharon Garrett, attorney for Mr. Biaggini, asked if the City Engineer's estimate of the improvements is different from the bid submitted by Mr. Biaggini, how it would be resolved. Mr. Napper stated Mr. Biaggini would be required to pay the amount set by the City Engineer. There was also discussion on having to wait 2 months (August) for a Coastal Commission hearing; Mr. Napper in- dicated the Coastal Commission often defers to local desire, but technically the applicant could not be issued an occupancy permit without complying with all terms of the CDP. MINUTES - MORRO BA1 -::ITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 9, 1986 PAGE 9 C. NEW BUSINESS C-1 SELECTION OF STREET(S) FOR CONTRACT STREET OVERLAY PROJECT Mr. Napper noted approximately $123,000 is left in the street overlay accounts after current projects have been completed. Nick Nichols reviewed a list of potential projects for Council consideration. Councilmember Sheetz noted there is a hazardous dip in the street as you cross from the west side of Harbor Street across Main St. due to the recent overlay in that area. Mr. Nichols stated he would look into the situation. MOTION: Councilmember Risley moved Council budget the street overlay project of Beach Street from Main to Scott, in- cluding Main Street from Beach to Surf. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Miller and unanimously carried. (5-0) C-2 WATER ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING WATER PROJECTS�FOR MORRO BAY Mr. Nichols reviewed the recommendations from the Water Advisory Committee which included prioritizing water projects with Toro Creek as number one, San Bernardo Creek project as number two and the State Water Project as number three; recommending all water users, including the City, be metered in order to develop a com- prehensive water management plan; implement emergency drought pricing levels; implement emergency drought water use restric- tions; raise rates to encourage conservation; and a study session be held to gather additional information on the State Water Project. Councilmember Kaltenbach agreed with the recommendations, but felt number two on the capital improvements priority list should be Dave Norton's plan regarding check dams. Grace Melton, Chairman of the Water Advisory Committee, suggested Council refer the Emergency Drought Pricing and Emergency Drought Water Use Restrictions back to the Committee for further recom- mendations on implementation. MOTION: Councilmember Risley moved Council accept the report from the Water Advisory Committee and refer items III and IV (emergency drought practices) back to the Com- mittee for further consideration. The motion was sec- onded by Councilmember Miller and unanimously carried. (5-0) C-3 APPROVAL OF JOINT MEETING WITH SA_N LUIS OBISPO CITY COUNCIL TO DISCUSS MUTUAL WATER PROJECTS Mr. Napper stated he has been in contact with the City of San Luis Obispo regarding a joint meeting, and July 19th has been tentatively set. Council concurred in the date. MINUTES - MORRO BAY -CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 9, 1986 PAGE 10 C-4 DISPOSITION OF RECENT VACANCY ON WATER ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mr. Napper stated contact with prior applicants for this position revealed only one out of four still interested in serving on the Committee. Council can appoint this applicant, re -advertise the position, or wait until the December recruitment process to fill the vacancy. MOTION: Councilmember Sheetz moved the position remain open un- til the term expires at the end of the year. The mo- tion was seconded by Councilmember Miller and unani- mously carried. (5-0) D. CONSENT CALENDAR D-1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 27, 1986 Mr. Napper recommended Council adopt the minutes as submitted. D-2 COMPLETION OF PROJECT NO. PW 85-19; WHEELCHAIR RAMP INSTALLATION Mr. Napper recommended Council accept the project as complete and authorize the City Clerk to sign and record the Notice of Completion. D-3 COMPLETION OF PROJECT NO. PW 85-18; MAIN STREET RESURFACING PROJECT Mr. Napper recommended Council accept the project as complete and authorize the City Clerk to sign and record the Notice of Completion. D-4 SET DATE FOR HEARING ON APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF VARIANCE 09-86. GENE STANLEY Mr. Napper recommended Council set 23 June 1986, as the date to hear this appeal. MOTION: Councilmember Risley moved for the approval of the Con- sent Calendar. The motion was seconded by Councilmem- ber Kaltenbach and unanimously carried. (5-0) E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION E-1 CITY COUNCIL a. Councilmember Kaltenbach asked if the City had acquired ownership of the Library yet. Mr. Napper said no, there are some storm drainage problems to be resolved between the City, County and Friends of the Library. MINUTES - MORRO BA1-IITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 9, 1986 PAGE 11 b. Councilmember Miller stated he had 2 personnel items he wished to discuss in closed session. C. Mayor Zeuschner inquired about the building activity going on next to the 7-11 Store on Morro Bay Blvd. Mr. Nichols stated there is no building permit issued, but the property owner does have a grading permit and can build retaining walls. They discussed the extra use of water at this site. Council also asked what was under construction next to Denny's Restaurant, and Mr. Nichols stated an approved 3-story office complex is being developed. d. Mayor Zeuschner stated he had received complaints about debris left behind when property owners cut their own weeds from their lots. When the City does the mowing, the cuttings are col- lected and disposed of. He asked if the current ordinance could be amended to include that property owners are responsible for disposing of their cuttings. Mr. Napper stated staff would pre- pare an amendment. e. Mayor Zeuschner stated he had received a call from Dorothy Cutter regarding her request before Council at a previous meeting to change the zoning from visitor serving in the South Main Street area. MOTION: Mayor Zeuschner moved consideration of changing the zoning from visitor serving in the South Main Street area be referred to the Planning Commission for their recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilmem- ber Risley and carried with Councilmember Miller voting no. ( 4-1 ) +. Mayor Zeuschner stated he agreed with a staff sugges- tion that water rates be tied in with the CPI and annually ad- justed to 85% of the CPI; this could be enacted to take effect January 1, 1987. No action was taken by Council. E-2 CITY ADMINISTRATOR a. Mr. Napper stated the Mayor had received a letter from the President of the Channel Counties Division of the League of California Cities requesting the City ratify the nominations of Mayor Sheila Lodge of the City of Santa Barbara as representa- tive, and Councilmember Charles Comstock of the City of Grover City as alternate representative, to a committee being organized to negotiate rule -making on OCS Air Standards. MOTION: Mayor Zeuschner moved Council confirm the nominations of Mayor Sheila Lodge and Councilmember Charles Com- stock to the Rule -Making Committee on OCS Air Stan- dards. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Risley and unanimously carried. (5-0) MINUTES - MORRO BA'! -CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 9, 1986 PAGE 12 b. Mr. Napper stated the California Commission on Aging will hold a meeting in Morro Bay on July 9th; he reminded Council the Commission was responsible for allocating grant funds to the City's community center. He asked Council if they would like to appropriate funds to sponsor a luncheon for this group. MOTION: Councilmember Risley moved Council approve an expendi- ture of $450 from the General Fund Contingency Balance to host this event. The motion was seconded by Coun- cilmember Kaltenbach and unanimously carried. (5-0) C. Mr. Napper stated in response to the City's request to P.G.&E. to postpone the undergrounding in the Coleman Drive area, they felt they could accomplish the work before the Harbor Festi- val. Postponing the construction any further could move the pro- ject completion date to the end of 1987. E-3 CITY ATTORNEY a. Ms. Skousen cautioned Council against discussing items in closed session that were not specifically listed on the agenda ahead of time, and noted the strict rules surrounding the Brown Act and penalties involved in violation. b. Ms. Skousen stated an individual involved with Save Our Shores Committee has offered to make a film presentation before Council regarding off -shore oil facilities; the purpose of the film is to educate the press and public. Mayor Zeuschner noted San Diego's off -shore oil drilling measure received 78% support of the voters. No action was taken. F. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Councilmember Sheetz moved the meeting adjourn to closed session. The motion was seconded by Council - member Kaltenbach and unanimously carried. (5-0) Mayor Zeuschner announced the closed session is being held to consider significant exposure to litigation (G.C. 54957.9[b][11), labor relations (G.C. 54957.6), and personnel (G.C. 54957). The meeting adjourned to closed session at 11:16 p.m. and re- turned to regular session at 12:52 a.m. MOTION: Councilmember Risley moved the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Miller and unanimously carried. (5-0) The meeting adjourned at 12:53 a.m. Recorded by: ARDITH DAVIS Deputy City Clerk