COUNCIL VOTES 2005-2008

This list does not cover every agenda item, but does list important projects or issues, and all votes that were not 5-0.

Abbreviations:  CC – City Council; PC – Planning Commission;

JP – Janice Peters; BP – Bill Peirce; BW – Betty Winholtz;

MD – Melody DeMeritt; TB – Thad Baxley; RG – Rick Grantham;

App – approved; Opp – opposed. 

 

2005

JANUARY

585 Morro – Appeal PC approval of community housing project.  5-0 to uphold appeal.

2756 Alder – Five-lot community housing project.  3-2 app.  MD&BW  opp.

Salmon Habitat - Letter opposing federal policy changes.  5-0 app.

View Protection Issue – (Agendized by JP at request of residents) Request PC review “mansionization” issues.  3-2 app.  BP&TB  opp.

 

FEBRUARY

Recreation & Parks fee increases   5-0 app.

Apply TOT to State Park campgrounds   5-0 app.

Moratorium on Secondary Dwelling Units - Temporary while issue under discussion re zoning ordinance update.  5-0 app.

Police Dept. fee increases  3-2 app. MD&BW opp.

Mid-year budget – Eliminated vacant positions.  5-0 app.         

 

MARCH

Mid-yr budget (2nd vote)   3-2 App. MD&BW opp.

555 Main St. – Five-lot mixed use project.  5-0 to send to PC for review.

Extend moratorium on Secondary units   5-0 app.

Miner’s Hardware expansion   5-0 app.

470-488 Rockview - Appeal of PC approval of three-duplex project.  3-2  app. MD&BW opp.

Ad Hoc Emergency Services Committee – implement recommendations re fire station, San Jacinto St. property.  4-1 app.  BW opp.

 

APRIL

Increase Harbor fees   4-0 app (BP absent)

Approve Fire Station 53 design   4-0 app (BP absent)

Reduce trolley service   3-1 app. JP opp. (BP absent)

Zoning Ord. amendment re secondary dweling units - Limits size of secondary units.  5-0 app.

Increase Public Services Fees  4-1 app. TB opp.

South Tidelands Park – Open fenced property for public use.  4-1 app.  BW opp.

 

MAY

Eliminate Planned Development Overlays in Zoning Ord.  5-0 app.

Letters supporting Commercial fishing – Re salmon & groundfish mgmt.  5-0 app.

Moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries   4-1  app.  MD opp.

Reduction in Planning Dept. Services   3-2 app.  JP&BW  opp.

Approve new directional signage   5-0 app.

 

JUNE

Award of Harborwalk construction project   4-1 app. JP abstained for conflict.      

Collection of delinquent garbage fees  4-1 app. BW opp.

600 Morro Bay Blvd. – Mixed use project w/low affordable units.  3-2  app. MD&BW  opp.

Extend Medical Marijuana moratorium  3-2 app. MD&BW opp. (Failed for lack

of 4-1 vote)

Letter to Fish & Game Dept. re hunting on back bay   4-1 app. BP opp.

Sewer plant upgrade 9.5 year schedule     5-0 app.

Excess profits from sale of Flippo’s -  Use to save police & parks jobs. 3-2  app. MD&BW  opp.

Adopt 05-06 budget   3-2 app. MD&BP opp.

Contact labor units re temporary suspension of cost of living raises   5-0 app.

 

JULY

555 Main St. – Appeal of PC denial of mixed use project.

4-1  to uphold appeal. BP opp.; 

3-2  to reduce apartment size for 25% commercial ratio.  JP&BP  opp.             

Methodist Church subdivision project   4-0 app. BW abstained for conflict.

Sell Cloisters lot to benefit Fire Dept.  5-0 app.

Investigate redevelopment agency   5-0 app.

Approve Zoning Ordinance update   5-0 app.

 

AUGUST

Approve Zoning Ordinance update  (2nd vote)   4-1app.  BW opp.

555 Main St. (2nd vote)  5-0 app.

Get bids re Consultant for sales tax increase campaign   4-1 app.  MD opp.

Budget adjustment for part time Crime Prevention Coord.  4-1app.  BW opp.

 

SEPTEMBER

Approve 20 year lease for GAFCO   4-1app.  BW opp.

Accept $100,000 COPS grant   4-1app.  BW opp.

516 Shasta – Appeal of PC denial of public housing project.  4-1 approve project w/conditions.  BW opp.

Raise in-lieu parking fee to $20,000/space   3-2 app.  JP&BP  opp.

SEPTEMBER cont’d.

Direct all new revenue to reserves   5-0 app.

Fill Police vacancies   3-2 app.  MD&BW  opp.

Reduce in-lieu parking fee to $15,000/space   3-2 app.   MD&BP  opp.

Request cost info re city funded creek clearance   3-2 app.   JP&TB  opp.

Forgive Harbor Fest $4,000 cost reimbursement due     3-2 app.  BP&TB  opp.

 

OCTOBER

City attorney memo re PC overstepping authority with open space requirements

3-2 support city attorney recommendation.  MD&BW  opp.

516 Shasta –  Environmental review.  4-1 app.  TB opp.

450 Tahiti – Appeal of PC approval of expansion of non-conforming residence.

3-2  to deny appeal.  JP&BP  opp.

NOVEMBER

Duke lease agreement  3-2 app.  MD&BW  opp.          

Fund Consultant for sales tax measure campaign   3-2 app.  MD&BW  opp.

 

 

2006

JANUARY

217-221 Main St.  – Appeal PC denial of 3 residences.  3-2 to deny appeal. PB&TB  opp.

City Council compensation committee – policy to consider changes in councilmembers’ compensation every 2 years.  5-0 opp.

594 Kings – Appeal PC denial of 4-unit subdivision.  3-2  to uphold appeal.  MD&BW  opp.

Purchase modular buildings for Fire Dept.  5-0 app.

 

FEBRUARY

Anderson Inn/Galley – 47-year lease.  5-0 app.

Memorandum of Understanding & $2,000 funding to SLO Green Build  5-0 app.

217-221 Main St.  – (2nd vote)  5-0 to deny project without prejudice.

Moratorium on community housing projects – Pending Zoning Ordinance update.

4-1 app.  BP opp.

Sequoia Court – Appeal of PC project denial.  5-0  to deny appeal.

Creek clearance assistance & financing – Prepare info for property owners. 

4-1 app.  BW opp.

 

MARCH

PERS Fire Dept. retirement agreement   5-0  app.

Formation of View Protection committee   4-1  app.  TB opp.

 

 

 

APRIL

Consider Business Improvement District – Eliminate mobile home parks from BID properties.  5-0 app.

420 Avalon – Appeal PC denial of tandem parking. 4-1 to deny appeal. BP opp.

235 Main St. – Authorize litigation re lease site improvements. 4-1 app. BW opp.

Endorse US Mayors’ Climate Protection Agreement   5-0 app.

Obtain bid for Harborwalk project  3-2 app.  BP&MD  opp.

Community Center ventilation units – Approve $30,000 cost.  4-1 app.  MD opp.

 

MAY

Adopt Urban Water Mgmt. Plan   4-1 app.  BW opp.

Share $10,000 funding with Cayucos Sanitary District  -  for Toxplasma Gondii Oocysts Study.  3-2 app.  JP&TB  opp.

420 Avalon – Appeal PC denial of parking variance.  5-0  to uphold appeal with conditions.

Ordinance prohibiting smoking & fires on piers & beaches 3-2 app. BP&MD opp.

Approve permit process for off leash dog park at Del Mar Park  4-1 app. TB opp.

Withdraw from Pacific Legal Foundation litigation re Snowy Plover   5-0 app.

 

JUNE

Forgive Harbor Fest $3,500 cost reimbursement due     4-1 app.  MD opp.

Resolution adopting creek maintenance fees  5-0 app.

Approve 06-07 budget  - Adding $5,000 to VCB and $15,000 to Promotions Committee.  3-2 app.  MD&BW  opp.

Letter to Fish & Game Dept.  – Supporting Commercial Fishing Org. recommended package re Marine Life Protection Act.  3-2 app.  MD&BW opp.

 

JULY

Place Sales Tax Initiative on ballot  4-1 app.  BW opp.

Moratorium on single family residences (failed)   3-2 opp.  MD&BW  app.

Waiver of late charges; discounts on slip fees   5-0 app.

 

AUGUST

Establish Citizens Review Committee re Sales Tax measure  4-1 app.  BW opp.

555 Main St. – Appeal PC denial to amend mixed use percentage.  3-2  to uphold appeal.  MC&BW opp.

210 Atascadero Rd. – Permits for 19-space RV park.  3-2 app.  MD&BW  opp.

Public Services dept. reorganization   4-1 app.  BW opp.

Request Caltrans relocate right of way at Morro Bay Blvd. 3-2 app. MD&BWopp.

 

 

SEPTEMBER

Approve Police Dept. use of COPS grant funding  4-1 app.  BW opp.

 

OCTOBER

Award contract for remodel of Bonita St. Fire station   5-0 app.

Letter to all hotels and motels regarding BID   5-0 app.

 

NOVEMBER

Approve removal of main fire station & construction of new engine bay  5-0 app.

Request design for new fire station administration building 3-2 app. MD&BWopp

801 Embarcadero  - Fish Bowl sub-lease.  4-1 app.  BW opp.

South Bay Blvd. – Resurfacing with regional funding.  3-2 app.  MD&BW  opp.

South Bay Blvd./Quintana – Appeal PC “no decision” re 17-lot subdivision.

3-2  app. with conditions.  MD&BW  opp.

Sunset Ave. – Request permits for 6-lot community housing project.  5-0 app.

 

DECEMBER

Grant agreement with Coastal Conservancy  - re sustainable commercial fishing project.  5-0 app.

 

 

2007

JANUARY

630 Avalon – Appeal PC conditions for variance.  5-0  to deny appeal.

Award contract for Development Impact Fee study   5-0 app.

Moratorium on medical marijuana disepensaries   5-0 app.

Approve submittal of State Transit Grant applications   4-1 app.  BW opp.

Authorize Permit request for Maritime Museum on Front St.  5-0 app.

Direct PC to add Floor Area Ratio concept to discussions  3-2 app.  BP&RG opp

Public Services personnel changes  3-2 app.  MD&BW  opp.

 

FEBRUARY

Mid-year budget adjustments  3-2 app.  MD&BW  opp.

Extend moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries   5-0 app.

Request LAFCO maintain Morro Bay sphere of influence   5-0 app.

340 Olive St. – Appeal PC denial of variance for residence.   4-1 to uphold appeal.  BW opp.

Approve updates to Subdivision Ordinance  5-0 app.

Recommend improvements to Radcliffe/Main St. intersection   4-1 app.  BP opp.

Waive public hearings on issuing revenue bonds to Options services   3-2 app.

BP&RG  opp.

Approve temporary off leash dog park in Del Mar park   3-2 app.  BW&RG  opp.

 

APRIL

Allocation of 2007 sales tax funds:  60% Fire Dept.; 30% streets & storm drains; 10% public safety.  3-2 app.  BW&RG  opp.

 

MAY

Adopt 07-09 operating budget   4-1 app.  BW opp.

 

JUNE

Establish line of credit with 1st Bank of SLO   3-2 app.  MD&BW  opp.

Award contract for Morro Bay Blvd./ Quintana Rd. roundabout construction

3-2 app.  MD&BW  opp.

Authorize filling engineering tech vacancy   4-1 app.  BW opp.

Establish administrative citation program   5-0 app.

Approve wastewater treatment plant oxidation ditch and filter option   4-1 app. BW opp.

 

JULY

Approve sublease with Virg’s/Thai Boat   4-0 app.  (RG absent)

 

AUGUST

735 Cabrillo Pl. – Appeal PC denial of lot split.  5-0  to deny appeal.

575 & 591 Embarcadero – Approve permit for mixed use hotel/commercial project.  4-1 app.  BW opp.

City Manager to pursue city efficiency study   4-1 app.  RG opp.

Refund appeal fees when appeal upheld   4-1 app.  JP opp.

Increase sewer rates to pay for sewer plant upgrade   3-2 app.  MD&BW  opp.

Adopt nitrate notification plan   5-0 app.

 

SEPTEMBER

Development impact fee increases  - (recommended 1000% increase.  JP reduced to 500% to get closer to other cities in county.)  3-2 app.  MD&BW  opp.

Moratorium on parcels exceeding 2500 sq. ft. – Pending zoning ordinance updates.  5-0 app.

833 Embarcadero - Authorize Caldwell/Redican to apply for project permits.

4-1 app.  BW opp.

Approve space needs assessment for corporation yard and wastewater treatment plant  4-1 app.  JP abstained for conflict.                       

Adopt speaker slip policy for public hearings   3-2 app.  MD&RG  opp.

Establish fundraiser to supplement city event cost recovery  - waive fees for use of Community Center.  4-1 app.  MD opp.

2783 Coral Ave. – Appeal PC denial of 6-lot subdivision.  4-1  to uphold appeal.

BW opp.

 

SEPTEMBER cont’d.

555 Main St. – Appeal PC denial to amend permit conditions.  4-1  to deny appeal.  BP opp.

Development impact fees – establish 500 sq. ft. threshold before fees apply.

5-0 app.

Memorndum of Agreement with SLO County – re future development on property to be removed from Morro Bay sphere of influence.   4-1 app.  BP opp.

Letter to LAFCO expressing disapproval of removal of sphere. 4-1 app. BW opp.

 

OCTOBER

Establish 3rd trolley route on Embarcadero using parking in lieu funds   3-2 app.  BW&MD  opp.

Award contract on main fire station engine bay   5-0 app.

545 Shasta – appeal of PC denial of cell tower in church steeple.  5-0  to uphold appeal.

 

NOVEMBER

Approve funds to repair North Main St. sewer line   4-1 app.  BW opp.

Increase sewer rates to pay for sewer plant upgrade (2nd vote)   3-2 app.  MD&BW  opp.

 

DECEMBER

Amendment to lease agreement adjacent to 225 Main St.   4-1 app.  BW opp.

Extension of moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries   5-0 app.

Additional $10,000 to VCB   4-1 app.  RG opp.

Update letter to all hotels/motels re BID status   4-1 app.  MD opp.

Authorize organizational/efficiency study of city   4-1 app.  RG opp.

Authorize purchase of fire engine w/sales tax funds   5-0 app.

 

 

2008

JANUARY

City Council compensation committee – policy to consider changes in councilmembers’ compensation every 2 years.  5-0 opp.

Extend Harborwalk with grant funding   4-1 app.  BW opp.

701 Embarcadero – Amendment to lease agreement.  4-1 app.  BW opp.

Approve use of Park in-lieu funds for park improvements  3-2 app.  MD&BW opp

Enter into 2008 Water Reliability agreement with SLO County  4-1 app.  BW opp

Discontinue city purchase of plastic bottled water   4-1 app.  RG opp.

 

 

 

 

FEBRUARY

206 Main St. – Appeal PC approval of parking exception.  5-0 to deny appeal

214 Beach St. – B&B mixed use project.  5-0 app. w/legal bedroom required.

Water unit allocations  3-2 app.  MD&BP opp.

Approve bottled water ban resolution (2nd vote)  5-0 app.

Sales tax oversight committee – recommendation against using funds for storm drain maintenance.  5-0 app.

Mid-year budget review  5-0 app.

Morro Bay Blvd/Quintana - Right-of way documents for roundabout.  3-2 app. MD&BW opp.

Add 3 new trolley routes  5-0 app.

Support Green Build contract  5-0 app.

 

MARCH

Authorize projects for transportation funding – Main St. & Morro Bay Blvd. paving

3-1 app. (JP in D.C.)  BW opp.

Schedule council goals workshop     3-1 app.  BW opp.

1140 Front St. – Appeal PC approval of caretakers unit.  3-2  to deny appeal.

JP&MD  opp.  (Item continued for further discussion.)

 

APRIL

Increase Harbor slip fees – Reduce commercial fishing slip suggested increase by half per Harbor Advisory Board.  3-2 app.  BW&RG  opp.

Letter to Board of Supervisors re Cayucos skate park by cemetery   4-1 app. 

BW opp.

Remove San Jacinto roundabout project from planning list   3-2 app.  BP&RG  opp.

Approve Memorandum of Understanding re off leash dog park   5-0 app.

Approve ordinance requiring fire sprinklers – for structures over 1,000 sq. ft.

5-0 app.

1140 Front St. – (2nd vote) Appeal PC approval of caretakers unit.  3-2  to deny appeal.  BW&MD  opp.

1185-1215 Embarcadreo – Approve Phase I GAFCO/Virg’s projects.  4-1  app. BW  opp.

 

MAY

 Allocation of 2008 sales tax funds:  $250,000 Fire Dept.; $50,000 Police; $100,000 streets; $100,600 storm drains.  4-1 app.  MD opp.

Allocate $10,000 from VCB to Promtions committee   5-0 app.

Approve budget with amendments   4-1 app.  BW opp.

Approve Subdivision Ordinance   5-0 app.

1405 Teresa Dr. – Concept plan for workforce housing project.  5-0 app.

 

MAY cont’d.

1185-1215 Embarcadreo – Approve Phase II GAFCO/Virg’s projects.   4-1 app. BW   opp.

Palm Ave. – Initiate abandonment proceeding.  4-1 app.  MD opp.

Market St./Embarcadero property RFP   4-1 app.  BW opp.

Form ad hoc committee re business development   5-0 app.

 

JUNE

Allocate $32,000 to VCB from reserves   3-2 app.  BP&RG  opp.

Hold workshop re Cal Fire consideration   5-0 app.

Approve pursuit of boat haul-out facility   3-2 app.  BW&MD  opp.

Approve storm water Management plan   5-0 app.

Palm Ave. – Approve abandonment proceeding.  4-1 app.  RG opp.

 

JUNE cont’d.

Approve ballot measure for 5% utility tax on all utilities (failed) 3-2 opp.  RG&BP  app.

Consider Measure D clarification ballot measure   4-1 app.  BW opp.

1245 Embarcadero – Tognazzini lease agreement.  3-2 app.  MD&BW  opp.

897 Embarcadero – Anderson lease amendment.  5-0 app.

501 Embarcadero – Estero Landing lease agreement.  5-0 app.

Decline to add Measure D ballot measure to 08 ballot   3-2 app.  MD&BW  opp.

225 Main St. – Lease assignment.  5-0 app.

Reduce in lieu parking fees to $2,000 in downtown area (Peters agendized)

5-0 app.

 

 

TO BE CONTINUED!