Morro Bay public meetings in 2024
18 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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