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Morro BayCA averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$864,900 Typical home value $934,301 +1.1% yr/yr · +13% 5-yr
👤 Members & officials (34)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the City Council Closed Session Meeting
- Carla Wixom — Mayor
- Bill Luffee — Councilmember
- Cyndee Edwards — Councilmember
- Jeff Eckles — Councilmember
- Zara Landrum — Councilmember
- Jennifer Ford — Councilmember
Who’s on the City Council Regular Meeting
- Carla Wixom — Mayor
- Cyndee Edwards — Councilmember
- Zara Landrum — Councilmember
- Bill Luffee — Councilmember
- Jeff Eckles — Councilmember
- Jennifer Ford — Councilmember
- Laurel Barton — Councilmember
Who’s on the City Council Special Meeting
- Carla Wixom — Mayor
- Bill Luffee — Councilmember
- Cyndee Edwards — Councilmember
- Jeff Eckles — Councilmember
- Zara Landrum — Councilmember
Who’s on the Harbor Advisory Board
- Jeremiah O'Brien — Board Member
- Sean Green — Board Member
Who’s on the Planning Commission
- John Solu — Commissioner
- Eric Meyer
Who’s on the Planning Commission Special Meeting
Who’s on the Recreation and Parks Commission
- Megan Fazio — Commissioner
- Betty Winholtz
Who’s on the Special Joint Council CFAC Meeting
- Brian Dorfman — Board Member
- Carla Wixom — Mayor
Who’s on the Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee
- Mary Witkowski — Board Member
- Paul Donnelly — Board Member
- Andrea Lueker — Board Member
- Carolyn Geraghty — Board Member
- Cherise Hansson — Board Member
- James Costanzo — Board Member
Development activity
202519 housing units ($3.9M)
🗳️ Election results (7 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
Mayor 2024-11-05
Carla L. Wixom ✓ 5,076
City Council 2024-11-05
Jeff Eckles ✓ 4,152 · Bill Luffee ✓ 2,972
Mayor 2022-11-08
Carla Wixom ✓ 3,325 · John Headding 2,294
City Council 2022-11-08
Robin "Zara" Landrum ✓ 2,442 · Cyndee Edwards ✓ 2,093 · Sarah Smith Robinson 2,005 · Casey G. Cordes 1,784 · David "Dave" Duringer 1,398
City Council 2022-06-07
Jennifer "Jen" Ford ✓ 2,378 · James Costanzo 1,762
Mayor 2020-11-03
John Headding ✓ 3,476 · John R. Weiss 3,362
City Council 2020-11-03
Robert "Red" Davis ✓ 3,197 · Laurel Barton ✓ 3,100 · Betty Winholtz 2,700 · Richard E.T. Sadowski 2,597
🗳️ Ballot measures (2)
Propositions decided directly by voters.
Measure A
2024-11-05 · Passed — 3,940 yes / 2,635 no
Measure B
2022-11-08 · Failed — 2,049 yes / 3,679 no
Recent meetings
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Harbor Advisory Board
Morro Bay Harbor board weighs vessel liability insurance requirement
The Morro Bay Harbor Advisory Board meets Thursday, October 1, 2026, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Hall, 209 Surf St. The main business item is a proposal that vessels berthed, moored, or otherwise authorized to remain in Morro Bay Harbor carry minimum liability insurance; staff asks the board to comment and to have its City Council liaison bring the requirements to a future Council agenda. The board also receives updates from three ad-hoc committees (Clean Marina replacement program, Embarcadero loading zones, and grants) and a Harbor Department status report, and approves minutes from its August 6 and September 3, 2026 meetings.
- Proposed vessel liability insurance requirement for vessels in Morro Bay Harbor; staff recommends the board comment and advise its Council liaison to take it to City Council (item 7.d)
- Consent agenda: approve minutes of the August 6, 2026 and September 3, 2026 regular meetings, and receive and file the Harbor Department Status Report
- Ad-hoc committee updates: Clean Marina replacement program, loading zones in newly red-marked areas on the Embarcadero, and grants
- Future agenda items listed include a slip fee review (Council directed), research on vessel insurance requirements (Council directed), and fueling options in the harbor (Council directed)
- Next regular meeting scheduled for December 3, 2026
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CITY OF MORRO BAY
Harbor Advisory Board
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, October 01, 2026 at 5 :30 P . m . - 8 :30 P . m .
Veterans Memorial Hall
209 Surf St., Morro Bay, CA
Public Participation
Public participation is offered in the following ways:
Community members may attend the meeting in person at the Morro Bay Veterans Hall.
Alternatively, members of the public may watch the meeting and speak during general Public Comment or on a specific agenda item by logging into the Zoom webinar using the information provided below. Please use the "raise hand" feature to indicate your desire to provide public comment.
Zoom webinar link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82429164990
Or Telephone Attendee: 1 (669) 444-9171 or 1 (669) 900-9128 or 1 (346) 248-7799; Webinar ID: 824 2916 4990. Press *9 to raise hand for public comment.
Meetings are also livestreamed on the City's website.
Community Members are encouraged to submit agenda correspondence via email to the Harbor Advisory Board at [email protected] prior to the meeting. Agenda correspondence received by 10:00 a.m. on the meeting day will be posted on the City website.
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ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Public Comments:
Chair, Advisory Board Member & Council Liaison Announcements; Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee Upda …
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee
Morro Bay Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee meeting agenda lacks substantive items
The supplied agenda text for the Morro Bay Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee meeting on 2026-10-01 contains only procedural and structural elements, with no substantive items listed. No decisions, discussions, or actions are described in the provided record. The document appears to be a template or incomplete capture, and no concrete agenda items can be reported.
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 5:30 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Council to discuss visioning process for former Morro Elementary property
The Morro Bay City Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent agenda items, and a discussion on the post-closing visioning and entitlement process for the former Morro Elementary School property at 1130/1330 Napa Avenue, including an update on a historic nomination. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, proclamations, and authorization for the city's voting delegate to support a League of California Cities resolution on local authority over housing and land use decisions.
- Discussion on visioning and entitlement process for former Morro Elementary School property (1130/1330 Napa Avenue)
- Authorization for voting delegate to vote in favor of League of California Cities resolution on local authority over housing and land use
- Approval of minutes from September 8, 2026 regular and closed session meetings
- Proclamations for Sea Otter Awareness Day and Day of Peace/Non-Violence Month
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City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 5 :30 P . m . - 6 :30 P . m .
Veterans Memorial Hall
209 Surf St., Morro Bay, CA
Public Participation
Public participation is offered in the following ways:
Community members may attend the meeting in person at the Morro Bay Veterans Hall.
Alternatively, members of the public may watch the meeting and speak during general Public Comment or on a specific agenda item by logging into the Zoom webinar using the information provided below. Please use the "raise hand" feature to indicate your desire to provide public comment.
Zoom webinar link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82429164990
Or Telephone Attendee: 1 (669) 444-9171 or 1 (669) 900-9128 or 1 (346) 248-7799; Webinar ID: 824 2916 4990. Press *9 to raise hand for public comment.
Meetings are also livestreamed on the City's website.
Community Members are encouraged to submit agenda correspondence via email to the City Council at [email protected] prior to the meeting. Agenda correspondence received by 10:00 a.m. on the meeting day will be posted on the City website.
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ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Comments:
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REPORTS
Public Comments:
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Closed Session Report
Public Comments:
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 4:00 PM
City Council Closed Session Meeting
City Council to hold closed session to evaluate City Manager
This is a special closed session meeting of the Morro Bay City Council. The main item is a performance evaluation of the City Manager, conducted in closed session under Government Code Section 54957. The meeting includes public comment periods and a summary of closed session items read by the Mayor.
- Closed session evaluation of City Manager performance
- Public comment period for closed session items
- Mayor to read summary of closed session items
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City Hall Conference Room
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CITY OF MORRO BAY
Notice of Special Meeting
City Council Closed Session Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 4 :00 P . m . - 5 :00 P . m .
City Hall Conference Room
595 Harbor Street, Morro Bay, CA
Public Participation
Members of the public may submit public comment regarding agenda item(s) to the City Council prior to the meeting via email at [email protected] . Alternatively, they may attend in person promptly at the meeting start time to provide public comment.
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ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
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CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comments:
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SUMMARY OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Public Comments:
The Mayor will read a summary of the Closed Session Item(s).
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THE COUNCIL WILL CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
Public Comments:
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Public Comments:
Conduct an employee evaluation of the City Manager pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
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RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Public Comments:
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ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
/s/ Carla Wixom, Mayor
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Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Recreation and Parks Commission
Commission to discuss City Park conditions and future planning
The Recreation and Parks Commission will review a staff report on City Park's current conditions, community input, and future priorities, and will offer recommendations to the City Council. The agenda also includes liaison updates and public comment periods.
- Discussion of City Park current conditions, community input, and future planning
- Waterfront Master Plan appointee update
- Senior liaison update
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Recreation and Parks Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m .
Veterans Memorial Hall
209 Surf St., Morro Bay, CA
Public Participation
Public participation is offered in the following ways:
Community members may attend the meeting in person at the Morro Bay Veterans Hall.
Alternatively, members of the public may watch the meeting and speak during general Public Comment or on a specific agenda item by logging into the Zoom webinar using the information provided below. Please use the "raise hand" feature to indicate your desire to provide public comment.
Zoom webinar link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82429164990
Or Telephone Attendee: 1 (669) 444-9171 or 1 (669) 900-9128 or 1 (346) 248-7799; Webinar ID: 824 2916 4990. Press *9 to raise hand for public comment.
Meetings are also livestreamed on the City's website.
Community Members are encouraged to submit agenda correspondence via email to the Commission at [email protected] prior to the meeting. Agenda correspondence received by 10:00 a.m. on the meeting day will be posted on the City website.
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ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ANNOUNCEMENTS / PRESENTATIONS
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COMMISSIONER LIAISON REPORTS
Public Comments:
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Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Public Works Advisory Board
Morro Bay Public Works Advisory Board meeting agenda is procedural only
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Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Planning Commission
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 4:00 PM
City Council Closed Session Meeting
Council to discuss property negotiations and potential litigation
The Morro Bay City Council will meet in closed session to conduct negotiations regarding real property. The council will also confer with legal counsel regarding one potential litigation matter.
- Negotiations for 1700 Embarcadero (Morro Dunes RV Park) regarding price and terms of payment
- Conference with legal counsel regarding one potential litigation case
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CITY OF MORRO BAY
Notice of Special Meeting
City Council Closed Session Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 08, 2026 at 4 :00 P . m . - 5 :00 P . m .
City Hall Conference Room
595 Harbor Street, Morro Bay, CA
Public Participation
Members of the public may submit public comment regarding agenda item(s) to the City Council prior to the meeting via email at [email protected] . Alternatively, they may attend in person promptly at the meeting start time to provide public comment.
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ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
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CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comments:
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SUMMARY OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Public Comments:
The Mayor will read a summary of the Closed Session Item(s).
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THE COUNCIL WILL CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
Public Comments:
4.a
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Public Comments:
Property: 1700 Embarcadero, Morro Dunes RV Park
Property Negotiators: Kathy Claasen, Morro Dunes Trailer Park & Campgrounds, Inc.
Agency Negotiators: John Craig, City Manager; Brian Stack, City Attorney
Negotiations: Price and Terms of Payment
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION
Public Comments:
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): (one potential case)
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RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Public Comments:
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 5:30 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Council to discuss Tidelands business licenses and ambulance service support
The Morro Bay City Council will review a proposed framework for the Tidelands Business License Program. They will also consider a resolution to support Paso Robles' bid for the San Luis Obispo County ambulance services contract.
- Review of Tidelands Business License Program framework
- Resolution 47-26 supporting Paso Robles' bid for county ambulance services
- Resolution 48-26 to adjust lease site maps at 495 Embarcadero Road
- National Estuary Program 'State of the Bay' presentation
- Fourth Quarter Investment Report for FY 2025-26
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City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 08, 2026 at 5 :30 P . m . - 6 :30 P . m .
Veterans Memorial Hall
209 Surf St., Morro Bay, CA
Public Participation
Public participation is offered in the following ways:
Community members may attend the meeting in person at the Morro Bay Veterans Hall.
Alternatively, members of the public may watch the meeting and speak during general Public Comment or on a specific agenda item by logging into the Zoom webinar using the information provided below. Please use the "raise hand" feature to indicate your desire to provide public comment.
Zoom webinar link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82429164990
Or Telephone Attendee: 1 (669) 444-9171 or 1 (669) 900-9128 or 1 (346) 248-7799; Webinar ID: 824 2916 4990. Press *9 to raise hand for public comment.
Meetings are also livestreamed on the City's website.
Community Members are encouraged to submit agenda correspondence via email to the City Council at [email protected] prior to the meeting. Agenda correspondence received by 10:00 a.m. on the meeting day will be posted on the City website.
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ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Comments:
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REPORTS
Public Comments:
3.a
Closed Session Report
Public Comments:
3.b
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Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee
Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee meeting agenda unavailable
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Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Harbor Advisory Board
Harbor Advisory Board to review committee updates and North T-Pier project
The Harbor Advisory Board will receive updates from several ad-hoc committees regarding clean marina replacement, loading zones on the Embarcadero, and grant activities. The board will also review a status report on the North T-Pier Project and the implementation of Yardi Breeze lease management software.
- North T-Pier Project update
- Clean Marina Replacement Program committee update
- Embarcadero loading zones committee update
- Grant Ad-Hoc Committee update
- Implementation of Yardi Breeze Lease Management Software
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CITY OF MORRO BAY
Harbor Advisory Board
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, September 03, 2026 at 5 :30 P . m . - 9 :30 P . m .
Veterans Memorial Hall
209 Surf St., Morro Bay, CA
Public Participation
Public participation is offered in the following ways:
Community members may attend the meeting in person at the Morro Bay Veterans Hall.
Alternatively, members of the public may watch the meeting and speak during general Public Comment or on a specific agenda item by logging into the Zoom webinar using the information provided below. Please use the "raise hand" feature to indicate your desire to provide public comment.
Zoom webinar link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82429164990
Or Telephone Attendee: 1 (669) 444-9171 or 1 (669) 900-9128 or 1 (346) 248-7799; Webinar ID: 824 2916 4990. Press *9 to raise hand for public comment.
Meetings are also livestreamed on the City's website.
Community Members are encouraged to submit agenda correspondence via email to the Harbor Advisory Board at [email protected] prior to the meeting. Agenda correspondence received by 10:00 a.m. on the meeting day will be posted on the City website.
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ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Comments:
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BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Public Comments:
Chair, Advisory Board Member & Council Liaison Announcements; Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee Up …
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Planning Commission
Planning Commission meeting agenda contains no substantive items
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 3:00 PM
City Council Closed Session Meeting
Council to hold closed session on Morro Dunes RV Park purchase
The Morro Bay City Council is holding a special closed session meeting to discuss real estate negotiations for the Morro Dunes RV Park at 1700 Embarcadero, potential litigation, and a performance evaluation of the City Manager. Public comment is allowed before the closed session, and the Mayor will read a summary of the closed session items afterward.
- Closed session real property negotiation for 1700 Embarcadero (Morro Dunes RV Park) with negotiator Kathy Claasen
- Closed session discussion of potential litigation (one case) under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
- Closed session performance evaluation of City Manager John Craig
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✓ Decided: Morro Bay City Council held closed session on property and legal matters
The City Council met in closed session to discuss real property negotiations for 1700 Embarcadero and conduct a performance evaluation of the City Manager. No reportable actions were taken by the Council during the meeting.
- Held negotiations regarding price and terms for 1700 Embarcadero
- Conducted City Manager performance evaluation
- Discussed potential litigation with legal counsel
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CITY OF MORRO BAY
Notice of Special Meeting
City Council Closed Session Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 3 :00 P . m . - 4 :00 P . m .
City Hall Conference Room
595 Harbor Street, Morro Bay, CA
Public Participation
Members of the public may submit public comment regarding agenda item(s) to the City Council prior to the meeting via email at [email protected] . Alternatively, they may attend in person promptly at the meeting start time to provide public comment.
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ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
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CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comments:
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SUMMARY OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Public Comments:
The Mayor will read a summary of the Closed Session Item(s).
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THE COUNCIL WILL CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
Public Comments:
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CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Public Comments:
Property: 1700 Embarcadero, Morro Dunes RV Park
Property Negotiators: Kathy Claasen, Morro Dunes Trailer Park & Campgrounds, Inc.
Agency Negotiators: John Craig, City Manager; Brian Stack, City Attorney
Negotiations: Price and Terms of Payment
4.b
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION
Public Comments:
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): (one potential case)
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
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MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
August 25, 2026, 3:00 p.m.
City Hall Conference Room
595 Harbor Street, Morro Bay, CA
Members Present:
Mayor Carla Wixom
Council Member Jeff Eckles
Council Member Cyndee Edwards
Council Member Zara Landrum
Council Member Bill Luffee
Staff Present:
City Manager John Craig
City Attorney Brian Stack
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ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wixom called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. with all members present.
Council Member Edwards announced she was participating remotely under SB 707 "just
cause" provisions due to a medical condition and that no other adults were present in the
remote location.
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CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Wixom opened public comment for items on the agenda; seeing none, the public
comment period was closed.
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SUMMARY OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
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THE COUNCIL WILL CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
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CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: 1700 Embarcadero, Morro Dunes RV Park
Property Negotiators: Kathy Claasen, Morro Dunes Trailer Park & Campgrounds,
Inc.
Agency Negotiators: John Craig, City Manager; Brian Stack, City Attorney
Negotiations: Price and Terms of Payment
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2): (one potential case)
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 5:30 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Council to decide on buying Morro Elementary School site
The City Council will consider accepting a due diligence report on the Morro Elementary School property and decide whether to proceed with purchasing it, potentially closing escrow in October. The consent agenda includes routine items such as approving a Hunger Action Month proclamation, receiving a water reclamation facility quarterly report, and authorizing a contract amendment for wellfield services.
- Decision on purchasing Morro Elementary School site based on due diligence report
- Easement agreement with Morro Bay Power Company LLC for recycled water infrastructure
- GSI Water Solutions contract amendment increase of $53,188 for hydrogeologic services
- Designation of voting delegate for League of California Cities conference
- Proclamation declaring September 2026 as Hunger Action Month
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✓ Decided: Morro Bay Council approves intent to purchase Morro Elementary School site
The City Council accepted a due diligence report and confirmed its intent to proceed with the purchase of the Morro Elementary School property. Staff were directed to move toward closing escrow and return to the Council in October with final purchase terms. The decision included a 4-1 vote.
- Confirmed intent to purchase Morro Elementary School site (4-1)
- Directed staff to proceed to close of escrow for school property
- Authorized $53,188 contract increase for GSI Water Solutions (5-0)
- Appointed Mayor Wixom as voting delegate for League of California Cities (5-0)
- Approved Hunger Action Month proclamation (5-0)
- Received and filed Water Reclamation Facility Quarterly Report (5-0)
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CITY OF MORRO BAY
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 5 :30 P . m . - 6 :30 P . m .
Veterans Memorial Hall
209 Surf St., Morro Bay, CA
Public Participation
Public participation is offered in the following ways:
Community members may attend the meeting in person at the Morro Bay Veterans Hall.
Alternatively, members of the public may watch the meeting and speak during general Public Comment or on a specific agenda item by logging into the Zoom webinar using the information provided below. Please use the "raise hand" feature to indicate your desire to provide public comment.
Zoom webinar link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82429164990
Or Telephone Attendee: 1 (669) 444-9171 or 1 (669) 900-9128 or 1 (346) 248-7799; Webinar ID: 824 2916 4990. Press *9 to raise hand for public comment.
Meetings are also livestreamed on the City's website.
Community Members are encouraged to submit agenda correspondence via email to the City Council at [email protected] prior to the meeting. Agenda correspondence received by 10:00 a.m. on the meeting day will be posted on the City website.
1.
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Comments:
3.
REPORTS
Public Comments:
3.a
Closed Session Report
Public Comments:
3.b
Mayor and Councilmembers' Reports, Announcements and Presentations …
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MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
August 25, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Hall
209 Surf St., Morro Bay, CA
Members Present:
Mayor Carla Wixom
Council Member Jeff Eckles
Council Member Cyndee Edwards
Council Member Zara Landrum
Council Member Bill Luffee
Staff Present:
City Manager John Craig
City Attorney Brian Stack
City Clerk Dana Swanson
Finance Director Emily Conrad
Public Works Director David LaCaro
Community Development Director Airlin Singewald
Police Chief Amy Watkins
Fire Chief Dan McCrain
Harbor Director Chris Munson
Utilities Division Manager Damaris Hanson
Michael Codron, EMBC Planning Strategies
Utilities Project Manager Matt Evers
_____________________________________________________________________
1.
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wixom called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m. with all members present.
Council Member Edwards announced she was participating remotely under SB 707 "just
cause" provisions due to a medical condition that prevents her from participating in
person.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
REPORTS
3.a
Closed Session Report
City Attorney Stack announced the Council met in closed session to discuss
three items: (1) real property negotiations matter regarding Morro Dunes RV Park
located at 1700 Embarcadero, (1) potential litigation matter, and (1) Public
Employee Performance Evaluation regarding the City Manager. No reportable
action was taken under the Brown Act on any …
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Public Works Advisory Board
Board to review stop-sign studies at two intersections and water project contract amendment
The Public Works Advisory Board will review intersection control evaluations for Elena Street at Greenwood Avenue and Main Street at Pacific Street, and provide input on staff's plan not to install stop signs. The board will also receive the Water Reclamation Facility quarterly report and consider recommending approval of an amendment to the GSI Water Solutions extraction well agreement.
- Intersection Control Evaluation for Elena Street at Greenwood Avenue
- Intersection Control Evaluation for Main Street at Pacific Street
- Water Reclamation Facility Q4 FY25-26 quarterly report
- GSI Water Solutions extraction well agreement amendment
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CITY OF MORRO BAY
Public Works Advisory Board
Regular Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 5 :30 P . m . - 6 :30 P . m .
Veterans Memorial Hall
209 Surf St., Morro Bay, CA
Public Participation
Public participation is offered in the following ways:
Community members may attend the meeting in person at the Morro Bay Veterans Hall.
Alternatively, members of the public may watch the meeting and speak during general Public Comment or on a specific agenda item by logging into the Zoom webinar using the information provided below. Please use the "raise hand" feature to indicate your desire to provide public comment.
Zoom webinar link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82429164990
Or Telephone Attendee: 1 (669) 444-9171 or 1 (669) 900-9128 or 1 (346) 248-7799; Webinar ID: 824 2916 4990. Press *9 to raise hand for public comment.
Meetings are also livestreamed on the City's website.
Community Members are encouraged to submit agenda correspondence via email to the Board at [email protected] prior to the meeting. Agenda correspondence received by 10:00 a.m. on the meeting day will be posted on the City website.
1.
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Comments:
3.
BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Public Comments:
3.a …
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 5:00 PM
City Council Special Meeting
Council to consider canceling Nov. 3, 2026 election, appointing candidates
The Morro Bay City Council is holding a special meeting to consider canceling the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election and instead appointing the nominated candidates to office. The recommended action is to adopt Resolution No. 46-26, which would make the appointments in lieu of holding the election. The meeting includes public comment opportunities.
- Consideration of cancellation of the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election
- Adoption of Resolution No. 46-26 appointing nominated candidates to office in lieu of holding the election
- Certification that there are not more candidates than offices to be elected in 2026
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✓ Decided: Morro Bay Council rejects cancellation of November 3 election
The City Council voted not to approve a resolution that would have appointed candidates to vacant offices instead of holding an election. This decision maintains the scheduled General Municipal Election for November 3, 2026.
- Rejected Resolution No. 46-26 to appoint candidates in lieu of an election (5-0)
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CITY OF MORRO BAY
Notice of Special Meeting of the City Council
Agenda
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 5 :00 P . m . - 6 :00 P . m .
Veterans Memorial Hall
209 Surf St., Morro Bay, CA
Public Participation
Public participation is offered in the following ways:
Community members may attend the meeting in person at the Morro Bay Veterans Hall.
Alternatively, members of the public may watch the meeting and speak during general Public Comment or on a specific agenda item by logging into the Zoom webinar using the information provided below. Please use the "raise hand" feature to indicate your desire to provide public comment.
Zoom webinar link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82429164990
Or Telephone Attendee: 1 (669) 444-9171 or 1 (669) 900-9128 or 1 (346) 248-7799; Webinar ID: 824 2916 4990. Press *9 to raise hand for public comment.
Meetings are also livestreamed on the City's website.
Community Members are encouraged to submit agenda correspondence via email to the City Council at [email protected] prior to the meeting. Agenda correspondence received by 10:00 a.m. on the meeting day will be posted on the City website.
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ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
2.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
Public Comments:
3.
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA ITEM(S)
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MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
August 19, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Hall
209 Surf St., Morro Bay, CA
Members Present:
Mayor Carla Wixom
Council Member Jeff Eckles
Council Member Cyndee Edwards
Council Member Zara Landrum
Council Member Bill Luffee
Staff Present:
City Manager John Craig
City Attorney Brian Stack
Deputy Clerk Heather Goodwin
_____________________________________________________________________
1.
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wixom called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm, with all members present.
Council Member Edwards announced she was participating remotely under SB 707 "just
cause" provisions due to a medical condition and that no other adults were present in the
remote location.
2.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
Linda Winters, Morro Bay, spoke in support of holding an election and stated that
registered voters should have the opportunity to choose their representatives.
Mike Gerson, Morro Bay, a candidate for City Council, expressed appreciation for being
considered for appointment and stated his support for protecting the political process
and holding the November 3 election.
Margaret Carman, Morro Bay, expressed support for holding the November election,
stating that it would give residents an opportunity to review the candidates’ positions on
the issues. She stated that the cost of holding an election was worthwhile and expressed
a preference for paper …
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Citizens Oversight - Finance Advisory Committee
Finance committee to pick vice chair, hear revenue and Measure Q updates
The Citizens Oversight Committee, acting as the Finance Advisory Committee, will meet to select a vice chair, receive updates from subcommittees on revenue policy review and Measure Q/E accounting, and consider appointing a member to the Measure Q/E subcommittee. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Select vice chair
- Update on revenue policy review subcommittee
- Update on Measure Q/E accounting and reporting subcommittee
- Appoint member to Measure Q/E subcommittee
- Approve minutes from 02/17/2026 regular meeting
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CITY OF MORRO BAY
Citizens Oversight Committee
Acting as Citizens Finance Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 3 :00 P . m . - 4 :00 P . m .
Veterans Memorial Hall
209 Surf St., Morro Bay, CA
Public Participation
Public participation is offered in the following ways:
Community members may attend the meeting in person at the Morro Bay Veterans Hall.
Alternatively, members of the public may watch the meeting and speak during general Public Comment or on a specific agenda item by logging into the Zoom webinar using the information provided below. Please use the "raise hand" feature to indicate your desire to provide public comment.
Zoom webinar link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82429164990
Or Telephone Attendee: 1 (669) 444-9171 or 1 (669) 900-9128 or 1 (346) 248-7799; Webinar ID: 824 2916 4990. Press *9 to raise hand for public comment.
Meetings are also livestreamed on the City's website.
Community Members are encouraged to submit agenda correspondence via email to the Committee at [email protected] prior to the meeting. Agenda correspondence received by 10:00 a.m. on the meeting day will be posted on the City website.
1.
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Comments:
3.
SELECT VICE CHAIR …
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to weigh permanent BESS ban and density rule changes
The Morro Bay Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: an appeal of frontage improvement requirements for a home at 416 Main St, which staff recommends continuing to September 15, 2026, and a citywide zoning code amendment package that would permanently prohibit front-of-the-meter battery energy storage systems and adjust minimum residential density in commercial and mixed-use districts. The commission will also consider approving the June 17, 2026 meeting minutes.
- Appeal of frontage improvements for 958 sq-ft house and 719 sq-ft deck at 416 Main St (Minor Use Permit 25-03)
- Proposed permanent prohibition of Front of the Meter Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) citywide
- Amendment to minimum residential density requirements in Commercial and Mixed Use districts
- Zoning code amendments affect sections 17.08.020, 17.08.030, 17.09.020, 17.30.240, and 17.53.050
- Approval of June 17, 2026 regular meeting minutes
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CITY OF MORRO BAY
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6 :00 P . m . - 7 :00 P . m .
Veterans Memorial Hall
209 Surf St., Morro Bay, CA
Public Participation
Public participation is offered in the following ways:
Community members may attend the meeting in person at the Morro Bay Veterans Hall.
Alternatively, members of the public may watch the meeting and speak during general Public Comment or on a specific agenda item by logging into the Zoom webinar using the information provided below. Please use the "raise hand" feature to indicate your desire to provide public comment.
Zoom webinar link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82429164990
Or Telephone Attendee: 1 (669) 444-9171 or 1 (669) 900-9128 or 1 (346) 248-7799; Webinar ID: 824 2916 4990. Press *9 to raise hand for public comment.
Meetings are also livestreamed on the City's website.
Community Members are encouraged to submit agenda correspondence via email to the Planning Commission at [email protected] prior to the meeting. Agenda correspondence received by 10:00 a.m. on the meeting day will be posted on the City website.
1.
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Comments:
3.
PLANNING COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Public Com …
Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 5:30 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Council to approve 40-year Bayside Landing lease, Harbor Hut amendment
The Morro Bay City Council is meeting to approve several consent agenda items, including a 40-year master lease with Bayside Landing, Inc. for harbor lease sites, a lease amendment for the Harbor Hut Restaurant, and authorization to apply for CalRecycle beverage container recycling grants. The council will also discuss the current conditions and future planning for Morro Bay City Park, and consider authorizing a letter of opposition to state marine protected area petitions.
- Adopt Resolution No. 43-26 approving a 40-year Master Lease Agreement with Bayside Landing, Inc. for Lease Sites 49-52/49W-52W at 431, 451, and 495 Embarcadero
- Adopt Resolution No. 44-26 approving a lease amendment for Lease Site 122-123/122W-123W (Harbor Hut Restaurant) at 1205 Embarcadero
- Adopt Resolution No. 45-26 authorizing application for CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling Grants
- Authorize letter of opposition to California Department of Fish and Wildlife regarding Marine Protected Area petitions 2023-19MPA, 2023-20MPA, and 2023-29MPA
- Discussion of Morro Bay City Park conditions, community input, and direction for near-term improvements and future planning
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✓ Decided: Morro Bay Council approves new lease and CalRecycle grant authorization
The City Council approved a 40-year master lease for Bayside Landing, Inc. and authorized a CalRecycle grant application. The Council also voted to oppose certain Marine Protected Area petitions and decided to leave a Public Works Advisory Board vacancy open.
- Approved July 28, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 43-26 for 40-year lease with Bayside Landing, Inc. (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 44-26 for lease amendment with THMT, Inc. (5-0)
- Authorized CalRecycle grant application and administration (5-0)
- Authorized Mayor to submit letter opposing MPA petitions (5-0)
- Accepted withdrawal of Lyn Wickham from Public Works Advisory Board (5-0)
- Decided to leave Public Works Advisory Board seat vacant until next recruitment (5-0)
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Thank you. the clerk to do a roll call order, please. Good evening, Mayor. Thank you. Council Member Edwards? Yes. Council Member Landrum? Here. Council Member Le Fay? Here. Mayor Pro Tem Eccles? Here. And Mayor Wixom? Mr. Schultz is joining us this evening as our city attorney, Brian Stacks out. Mr. Schultz, does the... Council Member Edwards need to declare her reason for Zo oming? Yes, she should. Thank you. Council Member Edwards? Thank you. I will be participating remotely under SB 707, Just Cause, provisions due to a medical condition which limits my ability to participate on camera. Please also let the minutes reflect. There are no other adults present in the remote location. Thank you, Council Member Edwards. With that, we will begin the Pledge of Allegiance. Ready? Begin. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. God, you'll forgive. Thank you, everyone. With that, we will move into our reports. Mayor Pro Tem. Thank you, Madam Mayor. It's good to see everyone here tonight. Thank you for attending. I'm looking forward to tonight's meeting because we've got on our agenda the City Park item, which put a lot of time and effort into. And I want to, again, thank all the residents for the input that they provided on that. That's what made it all happen. And one of the suggestions there is using that space more. So I'm announcing that I'm going …
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CITY OF MORRO BAY
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 5 :30 P . m . - 6 :30 P . m .
Veterans Memorial Hall
209 Surf St., Morro Bay, CA
Public Participation
Public participation is offered in the following ways:
Community members may attend the meeting in person at the Morro Bay Veterans Hall.
Alternatively, members of the public may watch the meeting and speak during general Public Comment or on a specific agenda item by logging into the Zoom webinar using the information provided below. Please use the "raise hand" feature to indicate your desire to provide public comment.
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Or Telephone Attendee: 1 (669) 444-9171 or 1 (669) 900-9128 or 1 (346) 248-7799; Webinar ID: 824 2916 4990. Press *9 to raise hand for public comment.
Meetings are also livestreamed on the City's website.
Community Members are encouraged to submit agenda correspondence via email to the City Council at [email protected] prior to the meeting. Agenda correspondence received by 10:00 a.m. on the meeting day will be posted on the City website.
1.
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Comments:
3.
REPORTS
Public Comments:
3.a
Closed Session Report …
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MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
August 11, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Hall
209 Surf St., Morro Bay, CA
Members Present:
Mayor Carla Wixom
Council Member Jeff Eckles
Council Member Cyndee Edwards
Council Member Zara Landrum
Council Member Bill Luffee
Staff Present:
City Manager John Craig
Assistant City Attorney Robert Schultz
City Clerk Dana Swanson
Public Works Director David LaCaro
Community Development Director Airlin Singewald
Police Chief Amy Watkins
Harbor Director Chris Munson
Utilities Division Manager Damaris Hanson
Maintenance Division Manager Carlos Mendoza
_____________________________________________________________________
1.
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wixom called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. with all members present.
Council Member Edwards announced she was participating remotely under SB 707 "just
cause" provisions due to a medical condition and that no other adults were present in the
remote location.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
REPORTS
3.a
Closed Session Report
No closed session meeting was held since the last Regular Meeting.
3.b
Mayor and Councilmembers' Reports, Announcements and Presentations
3.c
City Manager Reports, Announcements and Presentations
3.d
Subcommittee Reports - Verbal Update of Current Subcommittee Activities
1.
Water Reclamation Facility & Morro Bay / Cayucos Sanitary District JPA
2.
Morro Bay Power Plant (Vistra)
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3.
Morro Elementar …
Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee
Committee to review survey results and preferred alternative for Morro Bay waterfront plan
The Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee will meet to receive and file survey results and a preferred alternative for the Morro Bay waterfront plan. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the June 4, 2026 special meeting. This is a special meeting focused on planning discussions rather than formal decisions.
- Approve June 4, 2026 special meeting minutes
- Receive and file survey results for Waterfront Master Plan
- Review and provide direction on Preferred Alternative for waterfront plan
- Review attachments including staff report, survey summary, demand analysis memo, and Embarcadero Road cross sections
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✓ Decided: Committee backs preferred waterfront alternatives, extends Harborwalk
The Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee received and filed survey results and endorsed preferred alternatives for Character Areas, including extending the Harborwalk, continuing pedestrian amenities, and no reduction to parking. No changes were made to Areas 2, 5, or Tidelands, and the former concrete plant portion of Area 6 was designated for public recreation. Area 3 discussions were deferred to the October Design Guidelines discussion. The committee also approved the June 4, 2026 special meeting minutes.
- Approved June 4, 2026 special meeting minutes (6-0)
- Received and filed survey results (6-0)
- Endorsed preferred alternatives for Character Areas, including extending Harborwalk, pedestrian amenities, no parking reduction, no changes to Areas 2 and 5, no changes to Tidelands, and former concrete plant portion of Area 6 as public recreation (5-1)
- Deferred Area 3 discussions to October Design Guidelines discussion (5-1)
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CITY OF MORRO BAY
Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee
Special Meeting Agenda
Thursday, August 06, 2026 at 3 :00 P . m . - 4 :00 P . m .
Veterans Memorial Hall
209 Surf St., Morro Bay, CA
Public Participation
Public participation is offered in the following ways:
Community members may attend the meeting in person at the Morro Bay Veterans Hall.
Alternatively, members of the public may watch the meeting and speak during general Public Comment or on a specific agenda item by logging into the Zoom webinar using the information provided below. Please use the "raise hand" feature to indicate your desire to provide public comment.
Zoom webinar link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82429164990
Or Telephone Attendee: 1 (669) 444-9171 or 1 (669) 900-9128 or 1 (346) 248-7799; Webinar ID: 824 2916 4990. Press *9 to raise hand for public comment.
Meetings are also livestreamed on the City's website.
Community Members are encouraged to submit agenda correspondence via email to the Committee at [email protected] prior to the meeting. Agenda correspondence received by 10:00 a.m. on the meeting day will be posted on the City website.
1.
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
2.
COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Public Comments:
3.
DIRECTOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
Public C …
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WATERFRONT MASTER PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
August 6, 2026, 3:00 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Hall
209 Surf St., Morro Bay, CA
Members Present:
Committee Chair Stephen Peck
Committee Vice Chair Mark Tognazzini
Committee Member James Costanzo
Committee Member Cherise Hansson
Committee Member Andrea Lueker
Committee Member Mary Witkowski
Members Absent:
Committee Member Paul Donnelly
Committee Member Carolyn Geraghty
Staff Present:
Community Development Director Airlin Singewald
Senior Planner Susana Toner
Consultant Amy Sinsheimer
Consultant Alan Loomis
_____________________________________________________________________
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ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m.
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COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Chair Peck thanked Committee Members Donnelly, Hansson, and Geraghty for
their work on the subcommittees.
3.
DIRECTOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
Public Comment below in Item 5.b.
5.
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA ITEM(S)
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Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee - June 4, 2026 Special Meeting
Minutes
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Staff Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
Motion by Committee Member Witkowski
Seconded by Committee Member Costanzo
Ayes (6): Committee Chair Peck, Committee Vice Chair Tognazzini, Committee
Member Costanzo, Committee Member Hansson, Committee Member Lueker,
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Absent (2): Committee Member Donnelly, and Committe …
Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 5:30 PM
Harbor Advisory Board
Harbor Advisory Board to review vessel refurbishment and marine protected areas
The Harbor Advisory Board will receive presentations on the refurbishment of Harbor Patrol Vessel 3864 and Marine Protected Area petitions. The board will also receive activity updates from ad-hoc committees regarding grants, clean marina replacements, and Embarcadero loading zones.
- Presentation on Harbor Patrol Vessel 3864 refurbishment
- Information on Marine Protected Area petitions
- Update from the Replacement Program for Clean Marina Ad-Hoc Committee
- Update from the Loading Zones in the Newly Red-Marked Areas on the Embarcadero Ad-Hoc Committee
- Update from the Grant Ad-Hoc Committee
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Harbor Advisory Board
Regular Meeting Agenda
Thursday, August 06, 2026 at 5 :30 P . m . - 6 :30 P . m .
Veterans Memorial Hall
209 Surf St., Morro Bay, CA
Public Participation
Public participation is offered in the following ways:
Community members may attend the meeting in person at the Morro Bay Veterans Hall.
Alternatively, members of the public may watch the meeting and speak during general Public Comment or on a specific agenda item by logging into the Zoom webinar using the information provided below. Please use the "raise hand" feature to indicate your desire to provide public comment.
Zoom webinar link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82429164990
Or Telephone Attendee: 1 (669) 444-9171 or 1 (669) 900-9128 or 1 (346) 248-7799; Webinar ID: 824 2916 4990. Press *9 to raise hand for public comment.
Meetings are also livestreamed on the City's website.
Community Members are encouraged to submit agenda correspondence via email to the Harbor Advisory Board at [email protected] prior to the meeting. Agenda correspondence received by 10:00 a.m. on the meeting day will be posted on the City website.
1.
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Comments:
3.
BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
Public Comments …
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Planning Commission
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 3:00 PM
City Council Closed Session Meeting
City Council to discuss real estate negotiations and legal matters in closed session
The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss price and payment terms for two property negotiations. The body will also consult with legal counsel regarding potential litigation and conduct a performance evaluation of the City Manager.
- Negotiations for Bayside Landing lease sites at 431, 451, and 495 Embarcadero Road
- Negotiations for 1700 Embarcadero, Morro Dunes RV Park
- Discussion of one potential case regarding significant exposure to litigation
- Discussion of one potential case regarding the initiation of litigation
- Performance evaluation of the City Manager
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✓ Decided: Council holds closed session, no reportable action taken
The Morro Bay City Council met in closed session on July 28, 2026, to discuss real property negotiations for lease sites at Bayside Landing and the Morro Dunes RV Park, potential litigation, and a performance evaluation of the City Manager. After reconvening in open session, the Council did not take any reportable action under the Brown Act. The meeting adjourned at 5:21 p.m.
- Held closed session discussions on lease negotiations for Bayside Landing (431, 451, 495 Embarcadero Road) and Morro Dunes RV Park (1700 Embarcadero).
- Discussed potential litigation and conducted a performance evaluation of the City Manager.
- Took no reportable action in open session.
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CITY OF MORRO BAY
Notice of Special Meeting
City Council Closed Session Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 3 :00 P . m . - 4 :00 P . m .
City Hall Conference Room
595 Harbor Street, Morro Bay, CA
Public Participation
Members of the public may submit public comment regarding agenda item(s) to the City Council prior to the meeting via email at [email protected] . Alternatively, they may attend in person promptly at the meeting start time to provide public comment.
1.
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
2.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comments:
3.
SUMMARY OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Public Comments:
The Mayor will read a summary of the Closed Session Item(s).
4.
THE COUNCIL WILL CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
Public Comments:
4.a
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Public Comments:
Property: Lease Sites 49/49W, 50-51/50W-51W & 52/52W; Bayside Landing, located at 431, 451 and 495 Embarcadero Road
Property Negotiator: Paul Gillen, Associated Pacific Constructors
Agency Negotiators: Chris Munson, Harbor Director; Lori Thompson, Harbor Business Manager; John Craig, City Manager; Brian Stack, City Attorney
Negotiations: Price and Terms of Payment
4.b
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION …
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MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
July 28, 2026, 3:00 p.m.
City Hall Conference Room
595 Harbor Street, Morro Bay, CA
Members Present:
Mayor Carla Wixom
Council Member Jeff Eckles
Council Member Cyndee Edwards
Council Member Zara Landrum
Council Member Bill Luffee
Staff Present:
City Manager John Craig
City Attorney Brian Stack
Harbor Business Manager Lori Thompson
_____________________________________________________________________
1.
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wixom called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. with all members present.
Council Member Edwards announced she was participating remotely under SB 707 "just
cause" provisions due to a medical condition and that no other adults were present in the
remote location.
2.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
Paul Gillen, Associated Pacific, stated the lease terms offered to him through staff were
acceptable except that he hoped to negotiate a 50 year lease, or as close to that as
possible.
3.
SUMMARY OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
4.
THE COUNCIL WILL CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
4.a
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: Lease Sites 49/49W, 50-51/50W-51W & 52/52W; Bayside Landing,
located at 431, 451 and 495 Embarcadero Road
Property Negotiator: Paul Gillen, Associated Pacific Constructors
Agency Negotiators: Chris Munson, Harbor Director; Lori Thompson, Harbor
Business Manager; John Craig, City Manager; Brian S …
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 5:30 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
City Council to review harbor licenses and office lease agreements
The City Council will consider several consent items including office leases and a harbor license. The body will also conduct interviews to fill vacancies on two advisory boards.
- Lease agreements for office space at 695 Harbor Street with Visit Morro Bay and the Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce
- 2-year temporary license agreement for Grassy Bar to dock a FLUPSY and work dock on the North T-Pier
- Cooperation Agreement with San Luis Obispo County for CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs (2027-2029)
- Appointments to the Citizens Oversight/Finance Advisory Committee and Public Works Advisory Board
- Proclamation declaring July 2026 'Parks Make Life Better' Month
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✓ Decided: Council approves Grassy Bar oyster farm license, appoints two advisory members
The City Council approved a temporary license agreement for Grassy Bar Oyster Co. to dock a FLUPSY and work dock on the North T-Pier for two years, with electricity metering method left to the Harbor Department. The council also approved the consent agenda items 6.a through 6.d, including lease agreements for office space at 695 Harbor Street and cooperation agreements for CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs. Appointments were made to fill vacancies on the Citizens Oversight/Finance Advisory Committee (Tom Starnes) and Public Works Advisory Board (Lyn Wickham). No public hearings were held.
- Approved temporary license agreement for Grassy Bar FLUPSY on North T-Pier (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda items 6.a-6.d, including office leases and cooperation agreements (5-0)
- Appointed Tom Starnes to Citizens Oversight/Finance Advisory Committee (3-2)
- Appointed Lyn Wickham to Public Works Advisory Board (3-2)
Veterans Memorial Hall
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Thank you. Good evening, everyone. Thank you for joining us. Glad to be back. We have a little break. Thank you for allowing us that. With that, I will ask the city clerk to establish a quorum so we can call the meeting to order. Good evening. Thank you, Mayor. Councilmember Edwards? Here. Councilmember Landrum? Here. Councilmember Lafay? Here. Mayor Pro Tem Eccles? Here. And Mayor Wixom? Here. And Mr. Stack, does the councilmember need to clarify anything? Councilmember Edwards? Yeah, if councilmember Edwards could give the statement she gave last time regarding her inability to appear in person. Yes. Thank you, Mr. Stack. I will be participating remotely under SB 707. Just cause provisions due to a medical condition which limits my ability to participate on camera. Please also let the minutes reflect on the other adults present in the remote location. Thank you. Thank you, Councilmember Edwards. With that, we will... What am I looking at? Looking at my notes and I'm on the wrong page. Let's go to the Pledge of Allegiance. Thank you. Thank you. Carla. Are you going to lead us? I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation , under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Is that okay? Nope. Mr. Stack, closed session report. Do you want to go to the chair? Yes. Good evening, mayor, council members, and members of the public. The city council did meet in closed session this afternoon to discuss fiv …
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CITY OF MORRO BAY
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 5 :30 P . m . - 6 :30 P . m .
Veterans Memorial Hall
209 Surf St., Morro Bay, CA
Public Participation
Public participation is offered in the following ways:
Community members may attend the meeting in person at the Morro Bay Veterans Hall.
Alternatively, members of the public may watch the meeting and speak during general Public Comment or on a specific agenda item by logging into the Zoom webinar using the information provided below. Please use the "raise hand" feature to indicate your desire to provide public comment.
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Or Telephone Attendee: 1 (669) 444-9171 or 1 (669) 900-9128 or 1 (346) 248-7799; Webinar ID: 824 2916 4990. Press *9 to raise hand for public comment.
Meetings are also livestreamed on the City's website.
Community Members are encouraged to submit agenda correspondence via email to the City Council at [email protected] prior to the meeting. Agenda correspondence received by 10:00 a.m. on the meeting day will be posted on the City website.
1.
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Comments:
3.
REPORTS
Public Comments:
3.a
Closed Session Report …
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MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
July 28, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Hall
209 Surf St., Morro Bay, CA
Members Present:
Mayor Carla Wixom
Council Member Jeff Eckles
Council Member Cyndee Edwards
Council Member Zara Landrum
Council Member Bill Luffee
Staff Present:
City Manager John Craig
City Attorney Brian Stack
City Clerk Dana Swanson
Finance Director Emily Conrad
Community Development Director Airlin Singewald
Fire Chief Dan McCrain
Interim Public Works Director Damaris Hanson
Harbor Business Manager Lori Thompson
Police Commander Tony Mosqueda
_____________________________________________________________________
1.
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wixom called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. with all members present.
Council Member Edwards announced she was participating remotely under SB 707 "just
cause" provisions due to a medical condition and that no other adults were present in the
remote location.
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3.
REPORTS
3.a
Closed Session Report
City Attorney Stack announced the Council met in closed session to discuss five
(5) matters: two (2) Real Property Negotiations regarding lease sites 49/49W, 50-
51/50W-51W & 52/52W located at 431, 451 and 495 Embarcadero Road, and
Morro Dunes RV Park located at 1700 Embarcadero; two (2) potential litigation
items; and employee performance evaluation of the City Manager. No reportable
action was taken on any item under the Brown Act …
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Planning Commission
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Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 3:30 PM
City Council Closed Session Meeting
Council to negotiate leases for Harbor Hut and Giovanni's Fish Market
The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss negotiations for lease sites at 1205 Embarcadero (Harbor Hut) and 1001 Front Street (Giovanni's Fish Market). They will also conduct a performance evaluation of the City Manager. Public comment is accepted before the closed session.
- Conference with real property negotiator for Lease Sites 122-123/122W-123W at 1205 Embarcadero (Harbor Hut)
- Conference with real property negotiator for Lease Sites 102/102W & 105.1W/105.2W at 1001 Front Street (Giovanni's Fish Market)
- Public employee performance evaluation of the City Manager
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✓ Decided: City Council took no reportable action during closed session
The City Council met in closed session to discuss real property negotiations and a personnel evaluation. The Council reconvened in open session and reported that no reportable action was taken.
City Hall Conference Room
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CITY OF MORRO BAY
Notice of Special Meeting
City Council Closed Session Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3 :30 P . m . - 4 :30 P . m .
City Hall Conference Room
595 Harbor Street, Morro Bay, CA
Public Participation
Members of the public may submit public comment regarding agenda item(s) to the City Council prior to the meeting via email at [email protected] . Alternatively, they may attend in person promptly at the meeting start time to provide public comment.
1.
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
2.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comments:
3.
SUMMARY OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
Public Comments:
The Mayor will read a summary of the Closed Session Item(s).
4.
THE COUNCIL WILL CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
Public Comments:
4.a
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Public Comments:
Property: Lease Sites 122-123/122W-123W; 1205 Embarcadero, Harbor Hut
Property Negotiators: Troy League, THMT, Inc.
Agency Negotiators: Chris Munson, Harbor Director; John Craig, City Manager; Brian Stack, City Attorney
Negotiations: Price and Terms of Payment
4.b
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Public Comments:
Property: Lease sites 102/102W & 105.1W/105.2W, …
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MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
June 23, 2026, 3:30 p.m.
City Hall Conference Room
595 Harbor Street, Morro Bay, CA
Members Present: Mayor Carla Wixom
Council Member Jeff Eckles
Council Member Cyndee Edwards
Council Member Zara Landrum
Council Member Bill Luffee
Staff Present: City Manager John Craig
City Attorney Brian Stack
Harbor Director Chris Munson
Harbor Business Manager Lori Thompson
_____________________________________________________________________
1. ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wixom called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. with all members present.
2. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
Giovanni DeGarimore and Giovanni Comin responded to Council questions regarding
their proposal.
3. SUMMARY OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
4. THE COUNCIL WILL CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION
4.a CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: Lease Sites 122-123/122W-123W; 1205 Embarcadero, Harbor Hut
Property Negotiators: Troy League, THMT, Inc.
Agency Negotiators: Chris Munson, Harbor Director; John Craig, City Manager;
Brian Stack, City Attorney
Negotiations: Price and Terms of Payment
4.b CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: Lease Sites 102/102W & 105.1W/105.2W, 1001 Front Street,
Giovanni's Fish Market
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Property Negotiators: Orietta M. DeGarimore, as Trustee of Michael G. and
Orietta M. DeGarimore Revocable Trust
A …
Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 5:30 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Council to vote on buying wastewater plant from Cayucos Sanitary District
The City Council will hold public hearings on adopting new development impact fees and the 2025 Urban Water Management and Water Shortage Contingency Plans. A key business item is authorizing the City Manager to close on the purchase of the jointly owned former wastewater treatment plant property from the Cayucos Sanitary District. Consent items include accepting a police grant, approving SB-1 road funding, and filing notices of completion for park and creek bank projects.
- Authorize purchase of former WWTP property (160/180 Atascadero Rd and 1700 Embarcadero) from Cayucos Sanitary District
- Adopt Resolution 38-26 establishing new development impact fees and FY 2026-27 master fee schedule
- Public hearing on 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
- Accept $8,100 grant for police impaired-driving enforcement and accreditation
- Approve SB-1 funding project list for FY 2026-27 pavement management
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✓ Decided: City Council approves new development impact fees and wastewater plant purchase
The City Council adopted a new Master Fee Schedule for development impact fees and approved the purchase of the Cayucos Sanitary District's portion of a jointly owned wastewater treatment plant. The Council also approved the 2025 Urban Water Management and Water Shortage Contingency plans.
- Approved purchase of Cayucos Sanitary District's portion of wastewater plant property (5-0)
- Adopted FY 2026-27 Master Fee Schedule and Development Impact Fees (5-0)
- Approved 2025 Urban Water Management and Water Shortage Contingency plans (5-0)
- Approved $8,100 grant for police impaired-driving enforcement (5-0)
- Adopted FY 2026-27 SB-1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation project list (5-0)
- Annexed Lots 1-5 of Tract 2859 into Cloisters LLMAD (5-0)
- Approved annual assessment for North Point Natural Area LLMAD (5-0)
- Accepted completion of Coleman Park Phase 1 and Morro Creek Bank stabilization (5-0)
Veterans Memorial Hall
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provisions due to medical condition which limits my ability to participate on camera please also let the minutes reflect there are no other adults present in the remote location thank you councilmember edwards with that we will do the pledge of allegiance and uh mr la hey councilmember okay okay i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america feel like i'm writing thank you with that we will move into a closed session report i'll turn over to our city attorney good evening mayor council members and members of the public the city council did meet in closed session this afternoon on three matters two of which were real property negotiations regarding a lease site located at 1205 on embarcadero the second lease site is on 1001 front street and then the third item was a um public employee performance evaluation for the city manager and no reportable action was taken under the brown act for any item thank you very much mr stack with that we'll move into city uh city mayor and council member reports i'll kick off real quick um i think that probably will be shared by council member laf ay our upcoming events for the third and fourth of july but i want to remind everyone out there we do have a drone show this year on the third along with music from the molly ringwald project and several other activities and i want to thank the staff and i want to thank council member lafay for all his work he has put in so much effort to um make the third of july happen so thank you f …
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CITY OF MORRO BAY
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 5 :30 P . m . - 6 :30 P . m .
Veterans Memorial Hall
209 Surf St., Morro Bay, CA
Public Participation
Public participation is offered in the following ways:
Community members may attend the meeting in person at the Morro Bay Veterans Hall.
Alternatively, members of the public may watch the meeting and speak during general Public Comment or on a specific agenda item by logging into the Zoom webinar using the information provided below. Please use the "raise hand" feature to indicate your desire to provide public comment.
Zoom webinar link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82429164990
Or Telephone Attendee: 1 (669) 444-9171 or 1 (669) 900-9128 or 1 (346) 248-7799; Webinar ID: 824 2916 4990. Press *9 to raise hand for public comment.
Meetings are also livestreamed on the City's website.
Community Members are encouraged to submit agenda correspondence via email to the City Council at [email protected] prior to the meeting. Agenda correspondence received by 10:00 a.m. on the meeting day will be posted on the City website.
1.
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Comments:
3.
REPORTS
Public Comments:
3.a
Closed Session Report …
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MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
June 23, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Hall
209 Surf St., Morro Bay, CA
Members Present: Mayor Carla Wixom
Council Member Jeff Eckles
Council Member Cyndee Edwards
Council Member Zara Landrum
Council Member Bill Luffee
Staff Present: City Manager John Craig
City Attorney Brian Stack
City Clerk Dana Swanson
Finance Director Emily Conrad
Community Development Director Airlin Singewald
Harbor Director Chris Munson
Interim Public Works Director Damaris Hanson
City Engineer Nate Stong
Project Engineer Dan Heimel
Utilities Compliance Specialist Debra Skelton
Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal Matt Vierra
Police Commander Tony Mosqueda
_____________________________________________________________________
1. ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wixom established a quorum and called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. with all
members present.
Council Member Edwards announced she was participating remotely under SB 707 "just
cause" provisions due to a medical condition and that no other adults were present in the
remote location.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. REPORTS
3.a Closed Session Report
City Attorney Stack announced the Council met in closed session to discuss
three items: (2) real property negotiations regarding Lease Sites 122-123/122W-
123W at 1205 Embarcadero and Lease Sites 102/102W & 105.1W/105.2W at
1001 Front Street, and (1) Public Employee Performance Evaluation for …
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| $458,581 | STRUCT ONE ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CORP. Department of Defense · BG258GP & BG203GP REPLACE GENERATORS |
| $456,317 | STRUCT ONE ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CORP. Department of Defense · HANGAR 6 FACILITY RELOCATION |
| $343,997 | STRUCT ONE ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CORP. Department of Defense · BG465 UPGRADE ABA SIDEWALK AT NAVAL AIR STATION FALLON, NEVADA IN ACCO |
| $284,261 | PHIPPS KATHY R Department of Health and Human Services · ORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM - OCPS/DOH. |
| $270,812 | STRUCT ONE ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CORP. Department of Defense · HAWTHORNE 104-5 RESTROOMS - INSTALL ROLL UP DOORS AT NAS FALLON, NV |
| $254,732 | STRUCT ONE ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CORP. Department of Defense · PL465D INSTALL POV EVSE AT NAS FALLON, NV |
| $179,930 | STRUCT ONE ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CORP. Department of Defense · BG414 UPGRADE HVAC SYSTEM AT NAS FALLON, NV |
| $177,042 | STRUCT ONE ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CORP. Department of Defense · BG50 REPLACE EVAP COOLER W/ VRF A/C SYSTEM AT NAS FALLON, NV |
| $167,721 | STRUCT ONE ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CORP. Department of Defense · BG1089 FX GROUNDS IMPROVEMENTS AT NAS FALLON, NV |
| $162,036 | STRUCT ONE ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CORP. Department of Defense · BG2820 INSTALL NEW A-FRAME FOOTERS & AIRLINE AT NAS FALLON, NV |
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Business establishments8,962 (98,720 employees · 2023)
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Adults with low literacy18.2% (low numeracy 25% · 2017)
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