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MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING to be approved
WITH THE SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY COUNCIL at u cil eefing
JUNE 26, 1986 - 4 :00 P.M.
LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM
Mayor Zeuschner, Morro Bay
order at 4:07 p.m. and not
meeting as the first joint
City Council and the Morro
Dunin, San Luis Obispo City
staff members present.
City Council, called the meeting to
:ed the historic significance of the
meeting between the San Luis Obispo
Bay City Council. He invited Mayor
Council, to introduce his Council and
The following were introduced and /or noted as present:
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
COUNCIL: Ron Dunin
GlennaDeane Dovey
Robert Griffin
Penny Rappa
Allen K. Settle
STAFF: Paul Lanspery
Roger Picquet
Bill Hetland
Hal Fones
CITY OF MORRO BAY
COUNCIL: Bud Zeuschner
Ray Kaltenbach
Jim Miller
Bruce Risley
Rose Marie Sheetz
WATER ADV. Grace Melton
BOARD Jean Cartwright
Bill Mazzacane
Tom Wuriu
STAFF: Gary Napper
Judy Skousen
Louise Burt
Mike Multari
Nick Nichols
Dave Norton
Ardith Davis
Mayor
- Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Administrative Officer
City Attorney
Utilities Manager
Utilities Engineer
Mayor
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Councilmember
Chairperson
Member
Member
Member
'City Administrator
City Attorney
Finance Director
Comm. Development Dir.
Public Works Dir.
Water Engineer
Deputy City Clerk
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GUESTS PRESENT
COUNTY OF Bill Coy Supervisor, 2nd District
SAN LUIS OBISPO
WHALE ROCK Doug Gerard Chairman
COMMISSION Carlos Madrid Member
Carmen Salvato Member
Mayor Zeuschner also introduced Jack Surf luh, Morro Bay's first
Mayor and member of the Morro Bay's Water Advisory Board.
Dave Norton, Morro Bay Water Engineer, began the presentation by
discussing Morro Bay's water situation and limits imposed on
growth by Measure F. He said every rainy season water is lost to
the ocean because the acquifers fill and the run -off flows into
the streams feeding the ocean. If this water could be captured
during the rainy season and stored in- the Whale Rock reservoir
for times when water is scarce, it could provide an interim solu-
tion to Morro Bay's water problem. He explained the use of in-
stalling rubber dams in streams when water is plentiful to tem-
porarily hold excess water pumping into Whale Rock reservoir.
Bill Hetland, Utilities Manager for the City of San Luis Obispo,
reviewed the City of San Luis Obispo's water situation and gave
statistics from their recently adopted Water Management Plan. He
reviewed the proposed concept to provide small check dams across
possibly 7 streams in the area and pump the additional water into
the Whale Rock Reservoir. A model of the inflatable dam was pre-
sented. He also reviewed the amount of storage available in
Whale Rock.
Mr. Hetland stated the important thing to remember is that al-
though it is a viable project, whether it is cost effective and
whether it produces enough yield is another matter. He discussed
the number of agencies which would have input into this project
during the environmental impact process. He emphasized many is-
sues needed to be addressed, and the proposal is in concept only
at this point.
Mr. Napper stated the staffs of both cities are recommending the
respective Councils endorse the project in concept, authorize
staff to request the Whale Rock Commission to participate in the
development of the feasibility study on the project, and request
the respective City Council's allocate funds to pay for the
study. It is anticipated the study will cost ..approximately
$50j000, and he recommended Morro Bay be responsible for half and
the Whale Rock Commission for the other half at this point in
time.
Mayor Dunin officially called the San Luis Obispo City Council to
order for the record.
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Councilmember Settle indicated concern over the amount of inter-
agency cooperation needed to allow the project to go forward, and
timelines on study completion.
Mr. Norton stated the feasibility study will take approximately 3
to 4 months, during which time the cities will contact the vari-
ous agencies involved in providing input into the project.
Mr. Nichols noted an inflatable dam is currently being used in
the Los Angeles area. He said the State Department of Water Re-
sources had suggested Morro Bay look into this idea.
Councilmember Ra a
pp stated Monterey o terey County is using this system
for their salt water intrusion problems.
Councilmember Risley asked about a fish - ladder dam, Mr. Norton
stated staff will be looking at the various types of dams which
can be implemented in this concept project.
Councilmembers discussed various aspects of the project and it
was noted most of the concerns and questions would be addressed
in the feasibility study.
Councilmember Dovey asked about the capacity of Whale Rock reser-
voir and whether that capacity can be increased. Mr. Hetland
stated staff is looking at that subject as well.
Councilmember Settle asked when something like this could be done
if all agencies agree. Mr. Hetland stated this is an intermedi-
ate project to be accomplished in 3 to 5 years.
Comments from the public were accepted by both Councils. Encour-
agement for concept approval was received from Supervisor Coy,
also indicating the water needs of Cayucos and Cambria; Grace
Melton; Don Smith; Ken Fife, representing Cuesta College's inter-
est in becoming a partner in the project; John Bergmueller,
Cayucos Sanitary District Board Chairman; and Chris Thompson,
t•:orro Bay Chamber of Commerce. Jean Cartwright cautioned protec-
tion of the estuary in Chorro Creek; and Charles Palmer suggested
the Councils also look at a water management plan so they will
know how to handle the water that becomes available.
MOTION: Councilmember Settle moved Council authorize staff to
request the Whale Rock Commission to participate in the
development of a feasibility study for the Coastal
Stream Diversion and Storage Project, and recommend
approval of funding.in _the amount of $25,000 to pay for
the study. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Rappa.
Councilmember Dovey was hesitant to commit to anything specific
at this time. She was in favor of the concept, but concerned
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about Whale Rock Commission input. She also wanted to have in-
formation from their Finance Director on specific costs to San
Luis Obispo. .
Councilmember Settle amended his motion to include en-
dorsement of the project conceptually. The motion car-
ried, with Councilmember Dovey voting no. (4 -1)
MOTION: Councilmember Sheetz moved for endorsement of the con-
cept of the Coastal Stream Diversion and Storage Pro-
ject; that staff be authorized to request the Whale
Rock Commission to participate in the development of a
feasibility study for the project; and approval of City
funding in the amount of $250000 to pay for the study.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Risley.
Councilmember Miller suggested other agencies be invited now to
- participate in the feasibility study to reduce costs. Mr. Napper
explained why staff had recommended Morro Bay fund half of the
study ($25,000) and the Whale Rock Commission fund the other half
at this point. He believed trying to involve other agencies now
would delay initiation of the feasibility study; they could be
invited to participate later and pay their prorated share of the
study.
The motion was unanimously carried. (5 -0)
Mr. Hetland noted the Whale Rock Commission would probably con-
sider the proposal toward the end of July, 1986.
Councilmembers and the Mayors made closing comments.
MOTION: Councilmember Sheetz moved the Morro Bay Council meet-
ing meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Miller and unanimously carried. (5 -0)
Mayor Dunin declared the meeting adjourned.
The meeting adjourned at 5:21 p.m.
Recorded by:
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ARDITH DAVIS
Deputy City Clerk
City of Morro Bay