Morro Bay public meetings in 2024

City Council Special Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will vote on ending the agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP for city attorney services. If that termination is approved, the Council will also consider authorizing the Mayor to execute an interim city attorney agreement with Robert W. Schultz. Both items are presented as special meeting agenda items with attached documents.

• Termination of the agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen LLP for City Attorney Services (Item 3a)
• Approval of an agreement with Robert W. Schultz for Interim City Attorney Services, contingent on the termination (Item 3b)

The City Council voted 5-0 to terminate its agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen (BWS) for city attorney services, allowing for a successor agreement, and also voted 5-0 to approve an agreement with Robert W. Schultz for interim city attorney services, with minor edits to the conflict-of-interest and indemnification sections.

• Terminated agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen for city attorney services (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Robert W. Schultz for interim city attorney services (5-0)

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to discuss lease negotiations for two properties – Lease Site 86/86W at 801 Embarcadero (The Libertine Pub) and the parcels at 1130 Napa Ave. (APNs 066‑280‑045 and 066‑044‑011) associated with Morro Elementary School. The Council will also consider personnel actions for the City Attorney, including a performance evaluation, possible discipline, dismissal or release, and a new appointment.

• Conference with real‑property negotiator on lease terms for Lease Site 86/86W, 801 Embarcadero (The Libertine Pub)
• Conference with real‑property negotiator on lease terms for APNs 066‑280‑045 and 066‑044‑011, 1130 Napa Ave. (Morro Elementary School)
• Public employee performance evaluation of the City Attorney
• Consideration of discipline, dismissal, or release of the City Attorney
• Consideration of appointment of a City Attorney

The Morro Bay City Council met in closed session on December 16, 2024, to discuss real property negotiations for two properties, conduct a performance evaluation, and consider discipline and appointment of the City Attorney. After reconvening in open session, the Council did not take any reportable action under the Brown Act. No substantive decisions were made publicly.

• No reportable action taken in closed session (unanimous)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several administrative items, including the acceptance of two hazard mitigation grants for infrastructure protection. The body is also deciding on 2025 leadership appointments and representative assignments for discretionary boards.

• Storm Drain Assessment Grant totaling $1,075,944.20
• Floodproof Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Facility Grant totaling $306,197.32
• Appointment of Council Member Cyndee Edwards as Mayor Pro Tempore
• Resolution No. 73-24 regarding FY 2023-24 Development Impact Fees status report
• Authorization for a three-person delegation to attend C-MANC 'Washington Week' in February 2025

The City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Council Member Cyndee Edwards as Mayor Pro Tempore and adopted the 2025 appointments to discretionary boards, council liaisons, and subcommittees. The consent agenda was approved 5-0, including acceptance of two hazard mitigation grants totaling over $1.38 million. No public hearings were held, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Cyndee Edwards as Mayor Pro Tempore (5-0)
• Approved 2025 discretionary board appointments, council liaisons, and subcommittees (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 7.a-7.f (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 73-24 accepting FY 2023-24 Development Impact Fees report (5-0)
• Authorized three-person delegation to C-MANC Washington Week, Feb 10-14, 2025 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 74-24 and 75-24 accepting hazard mitigation grants totaling $1,382,141.52 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 76-24 designating agents for Cal OES/FEMA reimbursements (5-0)

City Council Special Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council adopted Resolution No. 72-24 to declare the results of the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election and adopted Ordinance No. 659 (Measure A-24). The council also directed staff to update the General Plan and initiate a Zoning Code amendment to require voter approval for specific land use changes.

• Adopted Resolution No. 72-24 declaring election results
• Adopted Ordinance No. 659 (Measure A-24)
• Directed staff to update General Plan language
• Directed staff to initiate Zoning Code amendment
• Oath of office for Mayor-elect Carla Wixom and Council members-elect Jeff Eckles and Bill Luffee

The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 72-24 declaring the results of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election and adopted Ordinance No. 659 (Measure A-24). The Council directed staff to update the General Plan language consistent with Measure A-24 and to initiate a Zoning Code amendment requiring voter approval for land use designation changes on specific parcels. The meeting also included the oath of office for Mayor Carla Wixom and new Council Members Jeff Eckles and Bill Luffee.

• Adopted Resolution No. 72-24 declaring election results (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 659 (Measure A-24) (5-0)
• Directed staff to update General Plan language consistent with Measure A-24
• Directed staff to initiate Zoning Code amendment for voter approval on land use changes

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting on November 12, 2024. The agenda includes a conference with legal counsel to consider initiating two potential lawsuits under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). After the closed session, the council will reconvene in open session before adjourning.

• Conference with legal counsel – potential litigation (two potential cases)

The Morro Bay City Council met in closed session on November 12, 2024, to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel. No public comment was offered, and upon reconvening, the Council took no reportable action under the Brown Act. The meeting was procedural only.

• Held closed session to discuss potential litigation (no action)
• No reportable action taken in open session

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council is seeking direction on whether to maintain its current agreement with Aleshire & Wynder LLP or switch to Burke, Williams and Sorensen for city attorney services. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding 2025 Community Development Block Grant funding.

• Public hearing for 2025 CDBG funding recommendations totaling $58,914 for 5 Cities Homeless Coalition and Public Works Department
• Decision on City Attorney services contract (Aleshire & Wynder LLP vs. Burke, Williams and Sorensen)
• Adoption of Resolution No. 70-24 for FY 2023-24 Year-End Budget Adjustments
• Discussion on a potential Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) urgency ordinance
• Acceptance of equipment donation from Friends of the Morro Bay Fire Department and monetary donation from Morro Bay Beautiful

The Council voted to terminate its agreement with Aleshire & Wynder and appoint Burke Williams and Sorenson for City Attorney services. Additionally, the Council directed staff to draft an urgency ordinance regarding battery energy storage systems. Other actions included approving 2025 CDBG funding recommendations and year-end budget adjustments.

• Appointed Burke Williams and Sorenson for City Attorney services and appointed Chris Neumeyer as City Attorney (3-2)
• Terminated agreement with Aleshire & Wynder for City Attorney services (3-2)
• Directed staff to draft an urgency ordinance for battery energy storage systems (4-0)
• Approved 2025 draft funding recommendations for two CDBG applications (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 70-24 approving FY 2023-24 Year-End Budget Adjustments (5-0)
• Accepted monetary donation from Morro Bay Beautiful (5-0)
• Accepted equipment donation from Friends of the Morro Bay Fire Department (5-0)
• Approved October 22, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will vote to amend the license agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric, allowing the Community Center parking lot to serve as an outdoor resource center during Public Safety Power Shut‑off events through March 28, 2027. The council will also adopt a resolution extending the MV Transportation transit contract and receive the FY 2023‑24 fourth‑quarter investment report. In a business item, members will discuss amending the Harbor and Public Works Advisory Board bylaws to limit each board to five members.

• Amendment No. 2 to PG&E license for Community Center parking lot use during PSPS events through March 28 2027
• Adoption of Resolution No. 68‑24 approving Amendment No. 6 to the MV Transportation transit and trolley operations agreement
• Receipt of Fourth Quarter Investment Report (period ending June 30 2024) for FY 2023‑24
• Consideration of Resolution No. 69‑24 to reduce Harbor and Public Works Advisory Board membership to five members
• Approval of proclamation recognizing National Apprenticeship Week (Nov 17‑23 2024)

The Morro Bay City Council approved the consent agenda, including meeting minutes, a proclamation for National Apprenticeship Week, a PG&E license agreement extension for power shutoff events, a transit operations amendment with MV Transportation, Inc., and the fourth-quarter investment report. Additionally, the council voted to adopt Resolution No. 69-24, amending the advisory board handbook and by-laws to reduce the membership of both the Harbor Advisory Board and Public Works Advisory Board to five members.

• Approved Items 7.a. through 7.e. on the consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved September 24, 2024 and October 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved National Apprenticeship Week proclamation for November 17-23, 2024
• Authorized PG&E license agreement extension for Community Center parking lot use through March 28, 2027
• Adopted Resolution No. 68-24 approving Amendment No. 6 to transit and trolley agreement with MV Transportation, Inc.
• Received Fourth Quarter Investment Report for period ending June 30, 2024
• Adopted Resolution No. 69-24 reducing Harbor Advisory Board and Public Works Advisory Board membership to five members (4-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will adopt Resolution No. 67‑24 to award community grants for fiscal year 2024‑25. Council staff will be directed to proceed with audio‑visual upgrades at the Veterans Memorial Hall. The Council will also consider a request for qualifications for the Market Plaza development project. Additional consent agenda items include a domestic‑violence awareness proclamation and an updated records‑retention schedule.

• 9.a – Vet's Hall building, audio, and visual upgrade options
• 9.b – Adopt Resolution No. 67‑24 awarding FY 2024‑25 community grants
• 9.c – Market Plaza Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for development
• 7.b – Approval of proclamation declaring October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• 7.c – Adoption of Resolution No. 66‑24 updating the City’s records‑retention schedule

The Morro Bay City Council approved the consent agenda, including an updated records retention schedule, and adopted Resolution No. 67-24 to award Fiscal Year 2024-25 community grants with adjusted funding amounts after a recusal by Council Member Ford. The council also reviewed audio and visual upgrade options for the Veterans Memorial Hall without taking formal action and provided direction to refine a request for proposals for the Market Plaza property.

• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes, a domestic violence awareness proclamation, and Resolution No. 66-24 for the Records Retention Schedule (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 67-24 awarding Fiscal Year 2024-25 Community Grants with adjusted grant amounts and authorizing grant agreements (4-0, 1 recusal)
• Provided general direction to refine the Market Plaza Request for Proposals for future review and approval (no formal vote recorded)
• Tabled formal action on Veterans Memorial Hall audio and visual upgrade options pending further cost estimates

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will meet in closed session to confer with a real property negotiator about leasing site 86/86W, 801 Embarcadero, known as The Libertine Pub. Council members will negotiate price and payment terms for the lease. The meeting also includes a public comment period and standard procedural items.

• Conference with real property negotiator on lease of site 86/86W, 801 Embarcadero (The Libertine Pub) – negotiation of price and terms
• Closed session public comment period
• Establish quorum and call to order

The City Council met in closed session to discuss price and terms for a lease at Site 86/86W, 801 Embarcadero, with The Libertine Pub. No reportable action was taken, and the meeting adjourned without substantive decisions.

• No reportable action taken in closed session (Brown Act)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including adoption of FY 2024‑25 budget amendments for fire and police measures and an update to the Local Agency Investment Fund signers. Council members will receive a status update on the Vistra Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) project. The council will vote to approve the offshore wind sub‑recipient agreement that funds staffing for a joint waterfront infrastructure study.

• Approval of FY 2024‑25 budget amendments for fire and police measures (Resolution No. 64‑24)
• Resolution No. 65‑24 approving revised Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) Transaction Officers
• Vistra Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Project – status and timeline update
• Approval of offshore wind (OSW) sub‑recipient agreement with San Luis Obispo County
• Proclamation for the 20th Annual Sea Otter Awareness Week (Sept. 22‑28, 2024)

The Morro Bay City Council approved a sub-recipient agreement with San Luis Obispo County to fund staffing for a joint offshore wind waterfront infrastructure siting study and site readiness plans. The vote was 4-0, with Council Member Ford absent. The council also approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments for fire and police measures, and received a status update on the Vistra battery storage project without taking action.

• Approved sub-recipient agreement with SLO County for offshore wind study (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 7.a through 7.d (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 64-24 for FY 2024-25 budget amendments for Fire and Police Measures Q & E
• Adopted Resolution No. 65-24 approving revised LAIF Transaction Officers
• Approved minutes of September 10, 2024 regular and closed session meetings
• Received and filed proclamation for Sea Otter Awareness Week

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss merging Morro Bay Transit administration and operations into the San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority. The body is also deciding on opioid settlement agreements and updates to harbor director compensation.

• Proposed consolidation of Morro Bay Transit (MBT) into the San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (RTA)
• Participation in National Opioid Settlement Agreements with Kroger Co. via Resolution No. 60-24
• Resolution No. 62-24 to decrease the salary for the Harbor Vitality Director to align with other non-sworn director positions
• Appointments to the Citizens Oversight/Finance Advisory and SLOCOG Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee
• Proclamation recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15, 2024)

The City Council voted 4-1 to authorize consolidating Morro Bay Transit administration, operations, and maintenance into the San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (RTA), with a final agreement to return for approval. The Council also approved updated job descriptions and pay schedules for the Harbor Vitality Director, and made appointments to advisory committees.

• Approved consent agenda items 7.a-7.d (5-0), including opioid settlement agreements with Kroger Co.
• Appointed Sarah Love to Citizens Oversight/Finance Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Christopher DeMoville to SLOCOG's Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (3-2)
• Authorized consolidation of Morro Bay Transit into RTA (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 61-24 updating Harbor Director job description to Harbor Vitality Director (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 62-24 revising pay schedules, decreasing Harbor Vitality Director salary (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 63-24 amending compensation for department heads (5-0)

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will meet in closed session to discuss price and payment terms for several city properties. Topics include the sale of parcels on Embarcadero, Market Street, Atascadero Road, Harbor Street, Shasta Avenue, and a lot at Napa Avenue adjacent to Morro Elementary School. Negotiations will be conducted under Government Code Section 54956.8 with the City Manager, Community Development Director, and City Attorney present.

• Conference on 714 Embarcadero, 781 Market Street and parking lot (APNs 066-321-028 to 066-321-025, 066-112-007, 066-321-008)
• Conference on 231 Atascadero Rd, 595 & 695 Harbor St, 955 Shasta Ave, Triangle Parking Lot, 160 & 180 Atascadero Rd, 1700 Embarcadero (APNs 066-331-032, -033, -034)
• Conference on 1130 Napa Ave (APNs 066-280-045, 066-044-011) with San Luis Coastal Unified School District

The City Council met in closed session to discuss real property negotiations for several city-owned parcels, including 714 Embarcadero, 781 Market Street, and other properties. No reportable action was taken in closed session, as announced by the City Attorney upon reconvening. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions made in open session.

• No reportable action taken in closed session (announced by City Attorney)

City Council Regular Meeting

The council will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes, acceptance of a traffic safety grant, and several contract awards and budget resolutions. It will vote on a $4,383,595.98 contract to Souza Construction for the 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project. Additional items include a $750,000 grant application for the Waterfront Master Plan update, a policy amendment on election‑season town halls, and a progress report on council goals.

• Award contract to Souza Construction for 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project – $4,383,595.98 (Public Works)
• Award contract to AAAA Engineering Contracting, Inc. for Sequoia Court Storm Drain Repair – $433,840 (Public Works)
• Award contract to Hartzell General Engineering Contractor, Inc. for Lift Station 1 Force Main Replacement – $414,568 (Public Works)
• Acceptance of California Office of Traffic Safety grant for hydraulic extrication equipment (Fire Department)
• Adopt Resolution No. 58‑24 to seek $750,000 grant for Waterfront Master Plan update (Community Development)

The Morro Bay City Council approved a $4,383,595.98 contract with Souza Construction for the 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, and approved Amendment No. 6 to the EIR contract with Rincon Consultants for the Vistra Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project. The council also authorized a $750,000 grant application for the Waterfront Master Plan update and adopted a resolution allowing town halls during election season. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved $4,383,595.98 contract with Souza Construction for 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 6 to EIR contract with Rincon Consultants for Vistra BESS project (5-0)
• Approved $433,840 contract with AAAA Engineering for Sequoia Court Storm Drain Repair (5-0)
• Approved $414,568 contract with Hartzell for Lift Station 1 Force Main Replacement (5-0)
• Approved $334,936.80 contract with Filippin Engineering for construction management of pavement project (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 58-24 authorizing $750,000 grant application for Waterfront Master Plan update (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 59-24 allowing town halls during election season for council members not running (5-0)
• Approved Mayor Pro Tem Landrum's request to hold town hall meetings on topics like homelessness and harbor issues (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider adopting Resolution No. 53-24 to approve a major revision of Conditional Use Permit #CUP22-09 for the Libertine Brewing redevelopment at 801 Embarcadero. The council will also act on several consent agenda items, including authorizing the Public Works Director to sign planning loan amendments and reallocating funds from the Water Tank Rehabilitation Project. Additionally, the council will approve professional services agreements with GSI Water Solutions, Inc. for the recycled water program and the Morro Basin Extraction Well project.

• Adopt Resolution No. 53-24 for major revision of CUP #CUP22-09 at 801 Embarcadero (Libertine Brewing site)
• Authorize Public Works Director to sign SRF Planning Loan Amendments (Resolution No. 52-24)
• Reallocate remaining unexpended funds from Water Tank Rehabilitation Project back to the Water Fund
• Determine public convenience for ABC license at 501 Embarcadero Road (Estero Inn)
• Approve GSI Water Solutions contracts: up to $493,225 for recycled water program and up to $184,352 for Morro Basin Extraction Well

The Morro Bay City Council approved a major revision to a conditional use permit for the Libertine Brewing site at 801 Embarcadero, requiring the public plaza to be built before final occupancy. The council also authorized two professional services agreements with GSI Water Solutions for recycled water and extraction well projects, totaling up to $677,577. Consent agenda items were approved unanimously, including a liquor license determination for Estero Inn.

• Approved Resolution 53-24 for Major Revision MAJ24-001 to CUP22-09 at 801 Embarcadero, requiring public plaza before final occupancy (5-0)
• Authorized GSI Water Solutions agreement for Injection Well Design and Construction Support Services up to $493,225 (5-0)
• Authorized GSI Water Solutions agreement for Morro Basin Extraction Well Design and Construction Support Services up to $184,352 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 7.a-7.d, including minutes, Resolution 52-24, water tank project funding reallocation, and ABC license determination for Estero Inn (5-0)

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss the price and terms of payment for specific real property. The session involves negotiations with the Cayucos Sanitary District.

• Property negotiations for APN 066-331-032, -033, and -034
• Property locations: 160 and 180 Atascadero Road and 1700 Embarcadero
• Negotiations with Cayucos Sanitary District regarding price and terms of payment

The City Council met in closed session to discuss real property negotiations with the Cayucos Sanitary District for the wastewater treatment facility site and to confer with legal counsel on a Brown Act claim. No reportable action was taken on the property negotiations, but the Council directed a response to the Brown Act claim, reaffirming that no final action was taken and that any potential Community Benefits Agreement would be subject to public review.

• Directed response to Brown Act claim reaffirming no final action taken (unanimous)
• No reportable action on property negotiations with Cayucos Sanitary District

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council met in closed session to discuss price and payment terms for two city properties. One conference involved the lease of Site 144/144W at 1287 Embarcadero with Morro Bay Oyster Co. The other conference addressed negotiations for APN 066-331-032‑034, covering 160 and 180 Atascadero Road and 1700 Embarcadero with Cayucos Sanitary District.

• Conference with real property negotiator for Lease Site 144/144W, 1287 Embarcadero (Morro Bay Oyster Co.) – price and terms of payment
• Conference with real property negotiator for APN 066-331-032‑034, 160 & 180 Atascadero Road and 1700 Embarcadero (Cayucos Sanitary District) – price and terms of payment
• Closed‑session public comment period
• Establish quorum and call to order
• Reconvocation in open session

The Morro Bay City Council met in closed session to discuss real property negotiations for two properties, including a lease with Morro Bay Oyster Company and parcels involving Cayucos Sanitary District. No reportable action was taken under the Brown Act, and the meeting adjourned without substantive decisions.

• Held closed session for real property negotiations on Lease Site 144/144W, 1287 Embarcadero (Morro Bay Oyster Co.)
• Held closed session for real property negotiations on APN 066-331-032, -033, -034 (160/180 Atascadero Road, 1700 Embarcadero) with Cayucos Sanitary District
• No reportable action taken in open session

City Council Regular Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will consider a second amendment to the City Manager's employment agreement and receive an update on the Downtown Design District recommendations. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes, proclamations, and the appointment of a new Recreation and Parks Commissioner.

• Second Amendment to City Manager Yvonne Kimball's employment agreement
• Appointment of James Costanzo to the Recreation and Parks Commission
• Update on Downtown Design District recommendations
• Proclamation honoring the Latino Outreach Council's 30 years of service
• Authorization to join opposition to Assembly Bill 2560

The City Council approved a second amendment to City Manager Yvonne Kimball's employment agreement, including salary increases over three years and a one-time retention bonus. The Council also directed the Downtown Design District subcommittee to meet once more before presenting its final outcome at a public workshop. Consent agenda items were approved, including appointing James Costanzo to the Recreation and Parks Commission.

• Approved City Manager contract amendment with salary increases to $234,062 (FY 2024/25), $245,773 (FY 2025/26), $258,066 (FY 2026/27) and $1,063.25 retention bonus (5-0)
• Directed Downtown Design District subcommittee to meet for final meeting then present outcome at public workshop (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 7.a, 7.b, 7.d, 7.f (5-0)
• Joined League of California Cities in opposition to Assembly Bill 2560 (4-0, Ford recused)
• Appointed James Costanzo to Recreation and Parks Commission through January 31, 2026
• Received and filed library meeting/book room discussion update (5-0)

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will meet in closed session to conduct a performance evaluation of the City Manager. The council will also confer with negotiators regarding price and terms for a Community Benefits Agreement at 1290 Embarcadero.

• Performance evaluation of the City Manager
• Property negotiations for 1290 Embarcadero (APN 066-331-046)
• Community Benefits Agreement terms with Vistra Corp. and Morro Bay Power Company, LLC

The City Council met in closed session to evaluate the City Manager and discuss a potential community benefits agreement with Vistra Energy. No legally reportable action was taken, and no commitments were made regarding the Vistra Energy proposal.

• No legally reportable action taken on City Manager performance evaluation
• No final action taken on community benefits agreement with Vistra Energy

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-25 operating and capital budgets. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding the November 5, 2024, municipal election. Additionally, the council will review labor agreements for various city employee groups and annual assessments for maintenance districts.

• Adoption of FY 2024-25 operating and capital budgets
• Resolutions for the November 5, 2024, municipal election
• Approval of successor MOUs for police, fire, and SEIU Local 620
• Annual assessments for Cloisters and North Point Natural Area districts
• Amendment to State Revolving Fund construction loan agreement

The Morro Bay City Council approved its Fiscal Year 2024-25 operating and capital budgets, salary schedules, new job classifications, the investment policy, and a GANN appropriations limit of $35,461,193. It also adopted resolutions for the November 5, 2024 general municipal election, including allowing rebuttal arguments on Measure A-24, and approved new labor agreements with three employee unions. The council affirmed staff authority to amend a State Revolving Fund construction loan agreement and approved annual assessments for two landscaping and lighting districts. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved consent agenda items 7.a-7.e except 7.c (5-0)
• Adopted election resolutions 35-24, 36-24, and 37-24 for Nov. 5, 2024, allowing rebuttal arguments on Measure A-24 (5-0)
• Adopted resolutions 38-24 through 43-24 approving MOUs with police, SEIU, and firefighters unions and salary/benefits for unrepresented staff (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 44-24 revising reimbursement agreement with Cal OES to add Deputy Chief and Seasonal Firefighter classifications (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 45-24 levying annual assessment for Cloisters Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 46-24 levying annual assessment for North Point Natural Area Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District (5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 47-24 through 51-24: FY 2024-25 budgets, salary schedules, job classifications, investment policy, and GANN limit of $35,461,193 (5-0)
• Affirmed staff authority to execute amendment to SRF construction loan agreement for wastewater treatment plant decommissioning (5-0)

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will meet in closed session to discuss labor negotiations, a performance evaluation of the City Manager, and anticipated litigation. The meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2024.

• Conference with labor negotiators regarding the City Manager
• Performance evaluation of the City Manager
• Conference with legal counsel regarding one matter of anticipated litigation

The City Council met in a closed session to discuss labor negotiations, a performance evaluation for the City Manager, and one matter of anticipated litigation. No reportable actions were taken during the meeting.

• Discussed labor negotiations with City Manager
• Conducted City Manager performance evaluation
• Discussed one matter of anticipated litigation
• No reportable actions taken

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several engineering contracts for the Water Reclamation Facility Program, including agreements totaling millions of dollars. A public hearing will be held regarding tax liens on properties with delinquent solid waste collection accounts. The council will also review an updated memorandum of understanding for the regional SWAT team.

• Engineering agreement with Cannon for Water Reclamation Facility up to $1,374,396
• Agreement with GSI Water Solutions for drilling oversight up to $1,351,363
• Design contract for Morro Basin Extraction Well up to $393,697
• Public hearing on tax liens for delinquent solid waste collection accounts
• Updated Memorandum of Understanding for the Regional SWAT Team

The Morro Bay City Council approved a series of engineering and professional services agreements tied to the Water Reclamation Facility Program, including a Cannon agreement not to exceed $1,374,396 for recycled water facilities design and construction support. The council also approved a $393,697 Cannon agreement for a Morro Basin Extraction Well, adopted a resolution authorizing the police chief to sign an updated regional SWAT memorandum of understanding, and accepted completed parking lot rehabilitation work. In a split 3-2 vote, the council approved Amendment No. 8 to the Aleshire & Wynder, LLP city attorney services contract, with Mayor Wixom and Council Member Landrum dissenting. The council also adopted Resolution No. 34-24 allowing delinquent solid waste collection accounts to be assessed as tax liens.

• Approved Items 7.a. and 7.d. as presented (5-0), including a Juneteenth proclamation and Resolution No. 33-24 for the regional SWAT memorandum of understanding
• Authorized Cannon agreement for recycled water facilities engineering services, not to exceed $1,374,396 (5-0)
• Authorized Confluence Engineering Solutions amendment for recycled water program management support, $339,913 for FY 2024/25, not to exceed $967,532 (5-0)
• Authorized non-compensable Carollo Engineers amendment to reallocate budget and extend term to December 31, 2026 (5-0)
• Authorized GSI Water Solutions amendment for injection well exploratory drilling oversight, $39,600, not to exceed $1,351,363 (5-0)
• Authorized Cannon agreement for Morro Basin Extraction Well engineering services, not to exceed $393,697 (5-0)
• Accepted Ramsey Asphalt and Construction parking lot rehabilitation work, authorized Notice of Completion, and reallocated unspent funds to the Pavement Management Program (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 34-24 authorizing the San Luis Obispo County Tax Assessor to assess delinquent solid waste collection accounts as tax liens (5-0)

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will meet in closed session to conduct labor negotiations with the Firefighters' Association and unrepresented employees. The council will also confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation and negotiate lease terms for a site at 201 Main Street.

• Labor negotiations with Morro Bay Firefighters' Association and unrepresented employees
• Conference regarding anticipated litigation
• Lease negotiations for 201 Main Street, Bayfront Marina

The Morro Bay City Council met in closed session on June 11, 2024, to discuss labor negotiations, anticipated litigation, and real property negotiations for Lease Site 30W-33W at 201 Main Street (Bayfront Marina). One resident spoke during public comment on the property item. The council reconvened in open session and, per the minutes, took no reportable action under the Brown Act. The meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m.

• No reportable action taken in closed session (per Brown Act)

City Council Special Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will hold a special meeting to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 citywide operating and capital budget. The council will provide feedback before formal adoption scheduled for June 11, 2024.

• Budget study session on the FY 2024-25 Proposed Budget
• Council to provide feedback on the draft budget before adoption on June 11

The City Council held a budget study session to review the Draft Proposed FY 2024-25 Operating and Capital Budget. Council reached consensus on several funding reallocations and staffing changes, though no formal action was taken.

• Consensus to continue funding Harbor Patrol Officer Reserve Program from Measure E
• Consensus to reallocate $350,000 from Sidewalk Improvements and Local Roadway Safety Plan to the Annual Pavement Management Program
• Directed staff to allocate an additional $1 Million from Emergency Reserves to the Annual Pavement Management Program for a total of $1.6 Million

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider allocating 115 Water Equivalency Units for residential and commercial development for FY 2024/25. The body is also reviewing a $100,000 grant for clean energy outreach and an update on short-term rental ordinance implementation.

• Resolution No. 30-24 to allocate 115 Water Equivalency Units (50 residential, 65 commercial)
• Resolution No. 31-24 for a $100,000 California Clean Energy Planning Program grant
• Resolution No. 32-24 for a $17,297.52 Sewage Management grant for a vessel pump-out station
• Exchange of a Pierce/Kenworth T370 Rescue 5351 for an Atascadero City Westmark 7574 Type 3 Wildland Engine
• Ordinance No. 667 regarding electronic filing of campaign disclosure statements

The Morro Bay City Council approved its consent agenda 5-0, including allocating 115 Water Equivalency Units for FY2024/25, accepting a $100,000 California Clean Energy Planning Program grant, and adopting an ordinance for electronic campaign disclosure filing. On short-term rentals, the council gave direction to staff on increased fines, fee changes, and a public permit list, but took no formal action. Council also agreed to have the Public Works Advisory Board review a possible glyphosate ban and took no immediate action on revised political sign rules.

• Approved consent agenda items 7.a through 7.g (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 30-24 allocating 115 Water Equivalency Units for FY2024/25
• Adopted Resolution No. 31-24 authorizing a $100,000 California Clean Energy Planning Program grant application and agreement
• Adopted Resolution No. 32-24 authorizing a $17,297.52 sewage management grant with California State Parks
• Approved exchanging a Morro Bay fire rescue apparatus for an Atascadero wildland engine
• Adopted Ordinance No. 667 on electronic filing of campaign disclosure and economic interest statements
• Directed staff on short-term rental enforcement changes; no formal action taken
• Referred a possible glyphosate ban to the Public Works Advisory Board for review

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The City Council will meet in a closed session to conduct conferences with labor negotiators. These discussions involve various employee organizations and unrepresented city employees.

• Labor negotiations with Morro Bay Firefighters' Association, SEIU Local 620, and unrepresented management, confidential and executive employees
• Labor negotiations regarding the City Attorney
• Labor negotiations regarding the City Manager

The City Council met in closed session to conduct conferences with labor negotiators. Upon reconvening in open session, the Council reported that no reportable action was taken in accordance with the Brown Act.

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The City Council will hold a special closed session meeting to discuss two items: negotiations for the sale of property at 231 Atascadero Road and a performance evaluation of the City Attorney. No public votes or decisions will be made in open session.

• Closed session discussion of real property negotiations for 231 Atascadero Road (APN: 065-182-005), including price and terms of payment
• Closed session performance evaluation of the City Attorney pursuant to Government Code section 54957

The City Council met in closed session to discuss real property negotiations and a public employee performance evaluation. Upon reconvening in open session, the Council reported that no reportable action was taken.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several consent items including a $287,315 contract for revetment and seawall inspections, a $10,050 amendment for water tank rehabilitation, and renewal of the police military equipment policy. Business items include approving annual assessments for the Cloisters and North Point landscaping districts, discussing harbor lease policy improvements, and reviewing a one-year lease and economic development contract with the Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce.

• Professional services agreement with Richard Brady and Associates for revetment and seawall conditions assessment, not to exceed $287,315 plus 5% contingency
• Amendment No. 2 with Cannon Corporation for Kings Tanks and Blanca Tanks Rehabilitation Project, increasing budget by $10,050
• Annual military equipment use report and renewal of military equipment policy per Assembly Bill No. 481
• Adoption of resolutions to levy annual assessments for Cloisters Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and North Point Natural Area
• Review and possible approval of one-year lease at 695 Harbor Street and economic development services contract with Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce

The City Council authorized a contract for the inspection of city-owned revetments and seawalls. Council also approved a one-year lease and economic development services contract with the Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, the city declared its intent to levy annual assessments for two landscaping and lighting maintenance districts.

• Authorized $287,315 agreement with Richard Brady and Associates for revetment and seawall assessment (5-0)
• Approved $10,050 contract amendment and budget increase for Kings and Blanca Tanks Rehabilitation Project (5-0)
• Approved one-year lease for 695 Harbor Street and FY 24/25 Economic Development Services Contract with Chamber of Commerce (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 28-24 to levy annual assessment for Cloisters LLMAD (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 29-24 to levy annual assessment for North Point Natural Area (5-0)
• Approved implementation of four recommended Harbor Department Lease Management Policy items (5-0)
• Approved annual military equipment use report and renewed military equipment policy (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 27-24 to add Subcommittee Reports to the regular meeting order of business (5-0)

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss labor negotiations and a legal matter. The meeting includes conferences with labor representatives and legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation.

• Conference with labor negotiators including Morro Bay Firefighters' Association, Morro Bay Peace Officers' Association, SEIU Local 620, and unrepresented management/confidential/executive employees
• Conference with legal counsel regarding one matter of anticipated litigation

The Morro Bay City Council met in closed session to confer with labor negotiators for police, fire, and union employees, and with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation. The Council reconvened in open session but did not take any reportable action. The meeting adjourned without public decisions being made.

• Closed session held for labor negotiations with fire, police, and SEIU unions
• Closed session held for legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation
• No reportable action taken in open session

City Council Closed Session Meeting

This is a closed session meeting with no public action items. The council will receive a summary of closed session items, take public comment, then convene in closed session to discuss labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations and conduct a performance evaluation of the City Attorney. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Conference with labor negotiators regarding Morro Bay Firefighters' Association, Police Officers' Association, SEIU Local 620, and unrepresented Management, Confidential and Executive Employees
• Conference with labor negotiators regarding the City Manager as an unrepresented employee
• Public employee performance evaluation of the City Attorney

The City Council met in closed session to discuss labor negotiations with various employee organizations and the City Manager, as well as to conduct a performance evaluation of the City Attorney. No reportable actions were taken during the meeting.

• Closed session held for labor negotiations (no action)
• City Attorney performance evaluation conducted (no action)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider adopting the FY 2024-25 Master Fee Schedule. Other items include an ordinance for electronic campaign disclosure statements and a contract amendment for the City Manager.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 26-24 regarding the FY 2024-25 Master Fee Schedule
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 667 for electronic filing of campaign statements
• First amendment to City Manager Yvonne Kimball's employment contract
• Equipment donation from the Friends of the Morro Bay Fire Department
• Refinancing of a construction loan for Lease Site 87-88/87W-88W

The City Council approved the updated Master Fee Schedule for the upcoming fiscal year and amended the City Manager's employment contract. The Council also introduced an ordinance for electronic filing of campaign disclosure statements and supported a grant program for offshore wind energy.

• Adopted Resolution No. 26-24 updating the FY 2024-25 Master Fee Schedule (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment to City Manager Yvonne Kimball's contract, setting annual salary at $222,911.00 (4-1)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 667 for electronic and paperless filing of campaign disclosure statements (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-24 to refinance a construction loan into a permanent loan (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for Assembly Bill 2537 regarding Offshore Wind Community Capacity Building Fund Grant Program (4-0)
• Authorized Mayor to issue statement of support to Visit Morro Bay regarding Ironman event permit fees (4-0)
• Accepted equipment donation from the Friends of the Morro Bay Fire Department (5-0)
• Approved Arbor Day Proclamation (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider approving a contract closeout amendment for the Water Resources Center (WRC) with FBV Morro Bay Joint Venture, and a separate $880,000 amendment and settlement agreement with Anvil Builders, Inc. for WRC lift stations and pipelines, bringing the total contract to $37,264,606. The council will also introduce an ordinance to allow electronic filing of campaign disclosure statements and statements of economic interests. Consent items include resolutions to initiate annual assessments for the North Point Natural Area and Cloisters Park landscaping and lighting districts, and a lease amendment for site 62/62W at 551 Embarcadero.

• Approve Amendment No. 10 to close out the FBV Morro Bay Joint Venture contract for the Water Resources Center
• Authorize $880,000 Amendment No. 9 and settlement agreement with Anvil Builders, Inc. for WRC lift stations and pipelines, total not to exceed $37,264,606
• Introduce Ordinance No. 667 to allow electronic and paperless filing of campaign disclosure statements and statements of economic interests
• Adopt Resolution No. 22-24 to initiate proceedings for the North Point Natural Area landscaping and lighting assessment for FY 2024/25
• Adopt Resolution No. 24-24 approving Amendment #1 to the interim lease agreement with Todd Baston and Tamara Gray-Baston for lease site 62/62W at 551 Embarcadero

The City Council approved contract closeouts and a settlement agreement for the Water Resources Center project. The Council also initiated annual assessments for two landscaping and lighting districts and approved a lease amendment for a site on Embarcadero.

• Approved contract closeout Amendment No. 10 for FBV Morro Bay Joint Venture (5-0)
• Authorized $880,000 amendment and settlement agreement with Anvil Builders, Inc. (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-24 for North Point Natural Area annual assessment (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-24 for Cloisters Park and Open Space annual assessment (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-24 approving lease amendment for 551 Embarcadero (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 667 regarding electronic campaign filing for modification

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss the price and terms of payment for specific properties. This session involves a conference with a real property negotiator.

• Negotiations for properties at 714 Embarcadero, 781 Market Street and parking lot

The Morro Bay City Council met in closed session on April 9, 2024 to discuss price and terms for city-owned property at 714 Embarcadero and 781 Market Street. City Attorney Chris Neumeyer announced no legally required reportable action was taken and no decisions were made. He said the council discussed disposition of 781 Market Avenue, which the City has been trying to sell for about 10 years, and noted a 2-year lease on the property expires in August 2025 with a 60-day termination notice by either party. The council is continuing to review the future of the property.

• No decisions made in closed session on 714 Embarcadero and 781 Market Street property negotiations
• No legally required reportable action taken in closed session
• Council continuing to review future of City-owned 781 Market Avenue

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation and conduct a performance evaluation of the City Manager.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation
• Performance evaluation of the City Manager

The City Council met in closed session to discuss anticipated litigation and the performance evaluation of the City Manager. Upon reconvening in open session, the Council reported that no reportable action was taken.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council approved several consent agenda items, including authorization for the Fire Department to seek federal funding for two limited-term firefighter positions. The Council also approved a lease site transfer at 1231 Embarcadero and two other lease agreements.

• Authorized application for SAFER Grant to hire two limited-term Firefighters (5-0)
• Approved lease transfer of Site 129W-131W from Morro Bay Fish Company to Morro Bay Seafood Company (5-0)
• Approved settlement and release agreement with Morro Bay Fish Company (5-0)
• Approved lease agreements for Sites 105.1W/105.2 and 102/102W with Orietta M. DeGarimore (5-0)
• Approved proclamations for Month of the Child and Fair Housing Month (5-0)
• Approved minutes from March 12, 2024 meetings (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss key staffing vacancies and the reinstatement of the Finance Director position. The body is also considering several harbor-related updates, including a new long-term lease and grant funding for a rescue vehicle.

• 29-year Master Lease Agreement with Van Beurden Investments for Dutchman's Seafood House (701 Embarcadero)
• Acceptance of $35,888.50 in grant funds from Friends of the Morro Bay Harbor Department for a Polaris UTV
• Reinstatement of Finance Director job description and revised FY 2023-24 pay schedule
• Ministerial approval of Parcel Map MB 22-0025 (3230 Beachcomber) with a 5' public sewer utility easement
• Update to Harbor Department Rules and Regulations regarding Skiff Storage Fees

The City Council approved the reinstatement of the Finance Director job classification and updated the salary schedule for that role and the Community Development Director. Other actions included approving a long-term lease for Dutchman's Seafood House and accepting grant funds for a harbor rescue vehicle.

• Reinstated Finance Director job description and approved revised pay schedule (5-0)
• Approved 29-year Master Lease Agreement with Van Beurden Investments for Dutchman's Seafood House (5-0)
• Authorized acceptance of $35,888.50 grant from Friends of the Morro Bay Harbor Department for a Polaris UTV (4-0)
• Approved reimbursement of approximately $2,500 in travel expenses for Council Member Landrum (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 17-24 updating Harbor Department Skiff Storage Fees (5-0)
• Approved Parcel Map MP 22-0025 and 5' public sewer utility easement (5-0)
• Received and filed C-MANC Washington Week report (5-0)
• Received and filed SWRCB letter regarding recycled water requirements (5-0)

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss the price and payment terms for a lease at 1247 Embarcadero Road. The council will also conduct a performance evaluation of the City Manager.

• Lease negotiations for Site 137, Crill's Saltwater Taffy, 1247 Embarcadero Road
• Performance evaluation of the City Manager

The City Council met in closed session to discuss a property lease and a personnel evaluation. Upon reconvening in open session, the Council reported that no reportable action was taken.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt final funding recommendations for the 2024 Community Development Block Grant program. Members will also review the FY 2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and discuss midyear budget amendments. Additionally, the council will review responses regarding potential offshore wind development.

• Public hearing for 2024 CDBG funding allocation of $51,228 for 5 Cities Homeless Coalition, City Public Works, and administration
• Adoption of Resolution No. 16-24 for FY 2023-24 Midyear Budget Amendments
• Review of FY 2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Annual Streets Report
• Review of responses to San Luis Obispo County's Offshore Wind Notice of Funding Availability
• Approval of Second Quarter Investment Report for FY 2023-24

The City Council approved final funding recommendations for the 2024 Community Development Block Grant program. The council also adopted mid-year budget amendments and received the FY 2022-23 annual financial report.

• Approved $51,228 in 2024 CDBG funding for 5 Cities Homeless Coalition, City Public Works, and program administration (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 16-24 for 2023-24 mid-year budget amendments (5-0)
• Received FY 2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Annual Streets Report, and Prop 172 Certification (5-0)
• Approved January 23 and February 13, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received Second Quarter Investment Report for FY 2023-24 (5-0)

City Council Closed Session Meeting

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The Morro Bay City Council held a special closed session on February 27, 2024, covering four real property negotiation items and one labor negotiation item. The council reconvened in open session and, according to the minutes, did not take any reportable action under the Brown Act. The meeting adjourned at 5:02 p.m. No substantive decisions were recorded.

• No reportable action taken in closed session (Brown Act)
• Closed session item CS-1: lease negotiations for 1001 Front Street (Central Coast Seafood/Giovanni's Fish Market) — no action reported
• Closed session item CS-2: lease negotiations for 201 Main Street (WBAM LLC, Bayfront Marina) — no action reported
• Closed session item CS-3: lease negotiations for 1231 Embarcadero (Morro Bay Fish Company) — no action reported
• Closed session item CS-4: lease negotiations for 701 Embarcadero Road (Dutchman's Seafood House) — no action reported
• Closed session item CS-5: labor negotiations with fire, police, SEIU Local 620, and unrepresented employees — no action reported

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider consent items including a $25,000 loan from the Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fund for the HASLO affordable rental housing project at 405 Atascadero Road, adoption of an updated Conflict of Interest Code, and approval of a compensation adjustment for five SEIU-represented classifications. Under business items, the Council will consider appointing Michael Codron as Interim Community Development Director and adopting a Local Roadway Safety Plan with a Vision Zero goal. No public hearings are scheduled.

• $25,000 loan from Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fund for HASLO project at 405 Atascadero Road
• Conditional appointment of Michael Codron as Interim Community Development Director
• Adoption of Local Roadway Safety Plan and Vision Zero goal to qualify for safety grants
• Approval of Amendment No. 2 to SEIU MOU updating compensation ranges for five classifications
• Adoption of Resolution No. 09-24 updating City's signature community events

The City Council approved a roadway safety plan to help qualify for safety grants and appointed a new Interim Community Development Director. The Council also authorized a $25,000 loan for an affordable housing project and updated the City's Conflict of Interest Code.

• Adopted Local Roadway Safety Plan and Vision Zero (5-0)
• Appointed Michael Codron as Interim Community Development Director (5-0)
• Approved $25,000 loan to HASLO for affordable housing at 405 Atascadero Road (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 09-24 updating City sponsored and partnered events (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 11-24 updating the City's Conflict of Interest Code (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to SEIU Local 620 MOU and FY 23-24 Combined Pay Schedule (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from Dec 12, 2023, Jan 9, 2024, and Jan 23, 2024 (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for the redevelopment of 801 Embarcadero. The meeting also includes decisions on parking lot rehabilitation and grant applications for emergency equipment and a transit bus.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit #CUP22-09 at 801 Embarcadero for Libertine Brewing site redevelopment
• Contract with Ramsey Asphalt Construction Corp. for parking lot rehabilitation not to exceed $251,467.48
• Application for California Office of Traffic Safety Grant for hydraulic extrication equipment
• Rural Transit Fund Grant Application for a new transit bus
• Appointments to the Public Works Advisory Board and Recreation and Parks Commission

The City Council approved a conditional use permit for the redevelopment of 801 Embarcadero, including specific conditions for plaza improvements and ADA parking. The Council also appointed several members to city advisory boards and authorized grants for fire equipment and transit.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit #CUP22-09 for 801 Embarcadero redevelopment (5-0)
• Approved $251,467.48 contract with Ramsey Asphalt Construction Corp. for parking lot rehabilitation (5-0)
• Authorized Fire Department to apply for California Office of Traffic Safety grants for hydraulic extrication equipment (5-0)
• Authorized Rural Transit Fund Grant application for a new transit bus (5-0)
• Appointed Joe Ingraffia to a 4-year term on the Planning Commission (Unanimous)
• Appointed Doug Hill and Derek Dahlgren to 4-year terms on the Public Works Advisory Board (5-0)
• Appointed Megan Fazio (4-year term) and Betty Winholtz (partial term) to the Recreation and Parks Commission (5-0)

Special Joint Council CFAC Meeting

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The City Council reached a consensus to expand the Citizens’ Finance Advisory Committee (CFAC) work plan in five areas related to budget timing, communication, investment reports, and capital projects. No formal action was taken on the item.

• Consensus reached to expand CFAC work plan in five areas identified in staff report
• Consensus reached to involve CFAC earlier in the budget process and Measure Q/E duties
• Consensus reached for CFAC to potentially review recent investment reports
• Consensus reached for joint meetings with Public Works Advisory Board for Capital Improvement Projects
• Consensus reached for staff to involve CFAC early in Measure E/Q capital project selection

City Council Closed Session Meeting

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The City Council met in closed session to discuss existing litigation and real property negotiations for several lease sites. Upon reconvening in open session, the Council reported that no reportable action was taken.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold second readings of ordinances banning camping and storage of personal property on public property, and regulating overnight vehicle habitation on certain private property. The council will also consider approving a consent of landowner for the Bayside Landing and Suites project, appointing a Mayor Pro Tempore and committee assignments for 2024, and reviewing the short-term rental ordinance.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 665 banning camping on public property
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 666 regulating vehicle habitation on business/nonprofit property
• Approval of Consent of Landowner for Bayside Landing and Suites project (Resolution No. 02-24)
• Appointment of Council Member Zara Landrum as Mayor Pro Tempore for 2024
• Review of short-term rental ordinance requested by Council Member Landrum

The City Council approved two ordinances to regulate camping on public property and overnight vehicle habitation on certain private properties. The Council also amended a commercial lease for Three Stacks and a Rock Brewing Co. and established a new policy for elected officials' use of public resources.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 665 regulating camping and storage of personal property on public property (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 666 regulating overnight human habitation of vehicles on certain private property (5-0)
• Approved lease amendment for Three Stacks and a Rock Brewing Co. setting alcohol sales rent at 5% for two years, then 10% (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 05-24 allowing elected officials to use city facilities for town halls up to six times per year, excluding election season (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 01-24 establishing the 2024 meeting calendar and budget schedule (5-0)
• Approved Consent of Landowner for Bayside Landing and Suites project (5-0)
• Authorized Joint Powers Agreement with San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority (5-0)
• Appointed Council Member Zara Landrum as Mayor Pro Tempore (5-0)