Morro Bay public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific projects, decisions, or discussion items are listed.

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will meet in closed session to review negotiations on several real‑property parcels. Topics include the Cayucos Sanitary District’s purchase terms for parcels at 160/180 Atascadero Road and 1700 Embarcadero, and the San Luis Coastal Unified School District’s terms for parcels at 1130/1330 Napa Avenue and Morro Elementary. The council will also consider a public employee employment matter. The meeting will conclude with a reconvened open session.

• Conference with Cayucos Sanitary District on APNs 066-331-032, -033, -034 (160/180 Atascadero Road and 1700 Embarcadero) – price and terms of payment
• Conference with San Luis Coastal Unified School District on APNs 066-280-045 and 066-044-011 (1130/1330 Napa Avenue and Morro Elementary) – price and terms of payment
• Public employee employment item under Government Code section 54957

The council met in closed session to discuss real‑property negotiations with the Cayucos Sanitary District and the San Luis Coastal Unified School District, as well as a public employee employment matter. No vote or formal action was recorded, and the city attorney announced that no reportable action was taken. The council reconvened in open session and adjourned.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will vote on several items, including adopting the final map for Tract 2859 (2783 Coral Avenue) and authorizing related subdivision agreements. The council will also adopt the 2026 meeting calendar and budget development schedule, accept a $10,000 grant for the CMANC Washington Week conference, and approve contract extensions for the BWRO facility and pavement rehabilitation projects. Additional reports on water reclamation, development impact fees, and gull removal at Bayshore Village will be received and filed.

• Adopt Resolution No. 62-25 approving the Final Map for Tract 2859 (2783 Coral Avenue) and related subdivision agreements
• Adopt Resolution No. 61-25 establishing the 2026 City Council meeting calendar and budget development schedule
• Accept a $10,000 grant for attendance at the CMANC Washington Week conference (Harbor Department)
• Authorize Amendment No. 1 extending the Newton Construction BWRO Re‑skin contract to June 30, 2026
• Authorize Amendment No. 1 extending the Filippin Engineering Pavement Rehabilitation contract to June 30, 2026

The Morro Bay City Council approved a resolution allowing Bayshore Village to haze gulls, appointing Jeff Eckles as Mayor Pro Tempore and setting council liaison assignments for 2026. It also adopted the 2026 meeting calendar and budget schedule, approved a final map for Tract 2859, extended two major contracts, accepted the FY 2024‑25 development impact fees report, and moved forward with proposed zoning code amendments.

• Adopted Resolution No. 64-25 granting exemption for Bayshore Village to haze gulls (4 ayes, 1 no)
• Appointed Jeff Eckles as Mayor Pro Tempore and approved council liaison assignments and sub‑committees for 2026 (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 61-25 establishing the 2026 City Council meeting calendar and budget development schedule (5‑0)
• Approved Final Map for Tract 2859 (2783 Coral Avenue) and related subdivision improvement agreement (5‑0)
• Authorized contract term extension with Newton Construction for the BWRO project to June 30, 2026 (5‑0)
• Authorized contract term extension with Filippin Engineering for the Pavement Rehabilitation project to June 30, 2026 (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 63-25 accepting the FY 2024‑25 Development Impact Fees status report (5‑0)
• Received and filed the General Plan Annual Progress Report and proceeded with proposed Zoning Code amendments (5‑0)

Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee

The Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee will hold a special meeting to review a transportation study and a market study. These documents provide background data and analysis for the city's waterfront planning.

• Review of Waterfront Transportation Background Report
• Review of Morro Bay Market Analysis draft

The Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee met on Dec. 4, 2025 to review a market analysis and a transportation background report and to hear public comments. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The committee voted to continue deliberations at its next scheduled meeting on Jan. 8, 2026.

Harbor Advisory Board

The Harbor Advisory Board will receive a status report from the Harbor Department and approve the October 2 meeting minutes. It will review a report on the Launch Ramp single‑stall paid parking and provide recommendations for a City Council staff presentation. The board will discuss and give input on the draft Harbor Commercial Operations Permit (HCOP) policy and related municipal code amendments before forwarding it to the City Council. An update from the Single Day Events and Marketing Ad‑Hoc Committee will also be filed.

• Approval of October 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Harbor Department status report receipt and filing
• Launch Ramp single‑stall paid parking report and recommendation
• Review and input on draft Harbor Commercial Operations Permit (HCOP) policy and code amendments
• Single Day Events and Marketing update for the Embarcadero area

The board approved the consent agenda items, including the October 2, 2025 meeting minutes and the Harbor Department status report. It recommended proceeding with single‑stall paid parking at the launch ramp lot. It also recommended advancing the draft Harbor Commercial Operations Permit policy, with staff to incorporate committee input before council review. No public comments were received.

• Approved October 2, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0 vote)
• Received and filed Harbor Department Status Report (5‑0 vote)
• Recommended moving forward with single‑stall paid parking at launch ramp
• Recommended moving forward with draft Harbor Commercial Operations Permit policy

Planning Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

Public Works Advisory Board Special Meeting

The Public Works Advisory Board will receive a presentation on alternatives for the 2025 Short Range Transit Plan. The board will also receive and file the Fiscal Year 2026 Quarter 1 report for the Water Reclamation Facility Program.

• Presentation on 2025 Short Range Transit Plan Technical Memorandum 2: Alternatives
• Fiscal Year 2026 Quarter 1 Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Program Quarterly Report (July-September 2025)

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will convene in closed session to discuss public employee employment matters. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 24, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room.

• Closed session on public employee employment
• Quorum establishment and call to order
• Public comment period prior to meeting
• Adjournment after closed session
• Meeting held at City Hall, 595 Harbor Street

Mayor Carla Wixom called the meeting to order with all five council members present, establishing quorum. No public comments were received during the closed‑session public comment period. After reconvening in open session, the council reported that it did not take any reportable action in accordance with the Brown Act. The meeting adjourned at 2:28 p.m.

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission will approve routine consent agenda items, including meeting minutes and status reports. It will review and accept program evaluation reports for several community activities. The commission will also examine a draft Special Event Policy and consider its adoption.

• Approve meeting minutes (Item 6.a)
• Accept Recreation Services Division Status Report (Item 6.b)
• File Participation Reports for July‑October 2025 (Item 6.c)
• Review and accept program evaluations for listed events (Item 7.a)
• Draft Special Event Policy review (Item 7.b)

The Recreation and Parks Commission approved the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes, the Recreation Services Division status report, and the July‑October participation reports with a 4‑0 vote. The draft Special Event Policy discussion was postponed and will be continued at the March 2026 regular meeting.

• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved Recreation Services Division Status Report (4‑0)
• Approved Recreation Services Division Participation Reports July‑Oct 2025 (4‑0)
• Continued Special Event Policy draft review to March 2026 meeting

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will discuss declaring a local emergency due to erosion of the Morro Creek bank. The body is considering authorizing emergency contracts and professional services to protect public property and infrastructure.

• Resolution 60-25 to declare a local emergency for Morro Creek bank erosion
• Emergency public works contract not to exceed $500,000
• Construction contingency amounts up to $168,093
• Professional services agreements for design and engineering not to exceed $200,000

The council adopted Resolution No. 60-25 to authorize emergency actions for the Morro Creek bank stabilization project. It also authorized the City Manager to negotiate a public works contract up to $500,000, approve $168,093 in construction contingencies, approve $200,000 in professional services, and exempt the project from CEQA review. Both motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Adopted Resolution No. 60-25 authorizing emergency actions for Morro Creek bank stabilization (5‑0)
• Authorized City Manager to award emergency contract up to $500,000, approve $168,093 contingency, $200,000 professional services, and CEQA exemption (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The agenda contains no listed items. The Planning Commission meeting appears to be procedural with no decisions or discussions recorded.

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting on November 15, 2025. The agenda includes establishing quorum, a mayoral summary of closed‑session items, public comment, and a discussion of public employee employment under Government Code section 54957. No specific contracts, rezoning, or ordinance actions are listed.

• Public employee employment discussion (Gov Code §54957)

The council met in closed session on November 15, 2025, with all members present. No public comment was received and no substantive actions were taken. The council reconvened in open session but did not take any reportable action before adjourning at 2:30 p.m.

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The City Council will meet in a special closed session to discuss public employee employment. The specific focus of the session is the City Manager pursuant to Government Code section 54957.

• Closed session discussion regarding City Manager employment

The Morro Bay City Council met in closed session on November 14, 2025, with all members present. No public comment was received, and the council discussed public employee employment under Government Code section 54957. The council reconvened in open session but did not take any reportable action, and adjourned at 4:15 p.m.

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will meet in closed session to review a conference with a real‑property negotiator regarding two parcels (APNs 066-280-045 and 066-044-011 at 1130/1330 Napa Ave., Morro Elementary) and to discuss public employee employment matters. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Conference with real‑property negotiator on APNs 066-280-045 and 066-044-011, 1130/1330 Napa Ave.
• Discussion of public employee employment under Government Code Section 54957

The council met in closed session to discuss a real‑property negotiation for two parcels at 1130/1330 Napa Ave. and a public employee employment matter. No vote or formal decision was recorded, and the council reconvened in open session stating no reportable action occurred under the Brown Act.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will consider a range of items, including budget adjustments, contract approvals, and ordinance updates. A key business item is the emergency declaration for the Morro Creek Bank Stabilization Project, authorizing a public works contract up to $500,000 and related contingencies. The council will also hold a public hearing on draft funding recommendations for the 2026 Community Development Block Grant. Additional consent agenda items cover a professional services agreement for pavement design and the adoption of updated building codes.

• Authorize emergency Morro Creek Bank Stabilization Project: up to $500,000 contract, $150,000 contingency, $250,000 design services
• Approve Professional Services Agreement with Pavement Engineering, Inc. for $343,334 for the 2026 Pavement Rehabilitation Project
• Adopt Ordinance No. 673 updating Title 14 to incorporate the 2025 California Building Standards Code and Wildland‑Urban Interface Code
• Approve FY 2024‑25 Year‑End Budget Adjustments (Resolution No. 57‑25)
• Public hearing to adopt draft funding recommendations for the 2026 CDBG program, allocating $64,262 to two CAPSLO applications

The Council approved Ordinance No. 673, which repeals and reenacts multiple chapters of Title 14 to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code, add spark arrestors on outdoor fire pits and prohibit fireworks. It also authorized a $343,334 professional services agreement for the 2026 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, adopted grant resolutions for the Rancho Colina utilities consolidation, and created a Shared Fire Services sub‑committee to study joint fire and EMS services. All actions were carried by a 5‑0 vote.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 673 updating building codes and fire safety (5‑0)
• Authorized $343,334 Professional Services Agreement with Pavement Engineering, Inc. (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolutions 55‑25 and 56‑25 for CWSRF and DWSRF grant applications (5‑0)
• Established Shared Fire Services sub‑committee with Mayor Wixom and Council Member Eckles (5‑0)
• Approved five‑year Animal Care and Control Services contract with San Luis Obispo County (5‑0)
• Approved FY 2024‑25 year‑end budget adjustments (Resolution No. 57‑25) (5‑0)
• Approved draft funding recommendations for 2026 CDBG ($64,262 total) (5‑0)
• Directed staff to develop ordinance regulating local massage establishments (5‑0)

Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee

The Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee will review the 1996 Waterfront Master Plan and current initiatives, and approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Review of 1996 Waterfront Master Plan and Workshop #1 Agenda
• Approval of October 2, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes
• Review of Current Waterfront Initiatives
• Review of 1996 Waterfront Master Plan Implementation Action Review

The Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee voted to approve the minutes from the October 2, 2025 special meeting. The motion was made by Committee Member Mary Witkowski, seconded by Committee Member Melodie Grubbs, and carried with a 7‑to‑0 vote. No other actions or decisions were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved October 2, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)

Planning Commission Special Meeting

The Morro Bay Planning Commission will consider the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report, which includes implementation tables, major planning projects, building permits, and a historic preservation ordinance outline. Commissioners will vote to recommend that the City Council receive, file, and consider any recommendations contained in the report. Public comment will be accepted on the agenda item.

• Review and vote on the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report (multiple attachments)

The commission voted 4‑0 to recommend that the City Council receive and file the General Plan Annual Progress Report for 2024. The commission also asked the council to consider five staff recommendations related to historic preservation, including zoning code amendments and designated parking for commercial fishermen. The motion was made by Commissioner Witkowski and seconded by Commissioner DeFazio. All four present commissioners voted in favor; Vice‑Chairperson Joe Ingraffia was absent.

• Recommend City Council receive and file General Plan Annual Progress Report (4-0)
• Recommend City Council consider five historic preservation recommendations (4-0)

Planning Commission

The agenda contains no listed items; it appears to be a procedural placeholder.

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The City Council met in closed session to discuss personnel and real estate matters. No reportable action was taken on any item during the meeting.

• City Manager recruitment
• Price and payment terms for 1130/1330 Napa Ave. (Morro Elementary)
• Price and payment terms for 160/180 Atascadero Road and 1700 Embarcadero

The Morro Bay City Council met in closed session on Oct. 28, 2025 to discuss three items: recruitment of a new city manager and real‑property negotiations for the Morro Elementary site and the former treatment‑plant site. No vote or formal action was taken on any of these items, as required by the Brown Act. The council reconvened in open session and adjourned at 4:45 p.m.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including a memorandum with the school district and grant resolutions for Rancho Colina utilities. It will authorize a $333,169 purchase of a restroom for the Coleman Park project and introduce Ordinance No. 673 to adopt the 2025 California Building Code. The council will also decline a public convenience determination for an alcohol license at 640 Quintana Road and receive an update on City Council goals.

• Authorize purchase of $333,169 for a restroom at Coleman Park (Item 6.d)
• Introduce Ordinance No. 673 to adopt the 2025 California Building Code (Item 7.a)
• Adopt Resolutions 55-25 and 56-25 for CWSRF and DWSRF grant applications for Rancho Colina consolidation (Item 6.c)
• Approve Memorandum of Understanding with San Luis Coastal Unified School District for negotiations on Morro Elementary School property (Item 6.b)
• Decline PCN for a Type 21 alcohol license at 640 Quintana Road (Item 8.a)

The council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with San Luis Coastal Unified School District for negotiations on the Morro Elementary property (5‑0). It authorized a $341,169 purchase for a restroom at Coleman Park, adding windows (5‑0). Ordinance No. 673 updating the municipal building code to the 2025 California standards was adopted (5‑0). The request for an off‑sale alcohol license at 640 Quintana Road was denied (4‑1).

• Approve MOU with San Luis Coastal Unified School District (5-0)
• Approve minutes for items 6.a.1 and 6.a.2 (5-0)
• Authorize $341,169 purchase of restroom for Coleman Park (5-0)
• Adopt Ordinance No. 673 updating building codes (5-0)
• Reject Determination of Public Convenience for ABC license at 640 Quintana Rd (2-3)
• Deny alcohol license request and take no action (4-1)

Planning Commission

The Morro Bay Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Minor Use Permit MUP25-03 for 416 Main Street. The proposal seeks approval for a 387‑square‑foot addition and a 719‑square‑foot deck to a 571‑square‑foot legal nonconforming single‑family home in the RH zoning district. Staff recommends conditional approval. The commission will decide whether to approve the permit.

• Minor Use Permit MUP25-03 for 416 Main Street – 387 sq ft addition and 719 sq ft deck
• Staff recommendation: conditional approval
• Project located in RH zoning district, outside Coastal Appeals Jurisdiction
• CEQA exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1(e)(1)
• Public hearing scheduled as agenda item 7.a

The commission voted to approve the staff recommendation for Minor Use Permit case MUP25-03, conditioned on PC Resolution 06-25. The motion was made by Vice‑Chairperson Ingraffia, seconded by Commissioner Witkowski, and passed unanimously with four votes in favor and one commissioner absent. No other decisions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved Minor Use Permit (MUP25-03) staff recommendation, conditioned on PC Resolution 06-25 (4-0)

Special Joint Council CFAC Meeting

The City Council and Citizens Finance Advisory Committee (CFAC) will meet to discuss recommendations for increasing city revenue. The body will prioritize short-term and long-term actions and review the CFAC work plan and potential financial projects for 2026.

• Discussion of CFAC recommendations for revenue enhancement opportunities
• Review of the CFAC Work Plan
• Discussion of potential financial projects for 2026

The council reached consensus to move proposed events from the Rock to Tidelands Park, to work with the Chamber on enhancing the Saturday Farmers Market and reviving the Embarcadero fish market, and to partner with Visit Morro Bay on marketing to Cal Poly and Cuesta staff and students. It also directed the Citizens Finance Advisory Committee to conduct a revenue policy review in early 2026, develop quantitative guidelines for Measure Q/E funds later in the year, and provide input on the General Fund Emergency Reserve policy and a joint Capital Improvement Project review with PWAB.

• Shift proposed events from the Rock to Tidelands Park (council consensus)
• Coordinate with the Chamber to upscale Saturday Farmers Market (council direction)
• Revive the fish market on the Embarcadero (council direction)
• Partner with Visit Morro Bay and the Chamber on marketing to Cal Poly and Cuesta staff/students (council direction)
• Assign CFAC to review revenue policy in Jan/Feb 2026 before Council presentation in May (council directive)
• Assign CFAC to develop quantitative guidelines for Measure Q/E funds in Aug/Oct 2026 (council directive)
• Request CFAC input on risk‑based analysis of the General Fund Emergency Reserve policy (council interest)
• Express council interest in a joint PWAB‑CFAC review of the Capital Improvement Project list in fall 2026 (council interest)

Public Works Advisory Board

The Morro Bay Public Works Advisory Board will establish quorum, approve the August 20 minutes, and hold public comment. It will receive the County of San Luis Obispo's presentation of the 90% design plans for the Morro Bay to Cayucos Trail Connector Project and provide comments. The board will also receive an update from the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments on the Morro Bay Estuary Climate Resiliency Transportation Plan and provide comments. A future agenda items discussion and adjournment will conclude the meeting.

• 7a – Receive County of San Luis Obispo presentation of 90% plans for Morro Bay to Cayucos Trail Connector Project
• 7b – Receive San Luis Obispo Council of Governments update on Morro Bay Estuary Climate Resiliency Transportation Plan
• 6.a – Approve minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting
• 5 – Public comment period for community members
• 8 – Discussion of future agenda items

City Council Regular Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will consider approving a $669,101 purchase for a new fire engine, along with two state grants totaling $48,439.96 for harbor safety equipment. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a liquor license and a discussion on campaign finance contribution limits.

• Fire engine purchase for $669,101.49
• Surrendered Vessel Exchange Grant for $15,750.00
• Boating Safety Equipment Grant for $32,689.96
• Public hearing on liquor license at 640 Quintana Road
• Discussion on local campaign finance contribution limits

The council authorized a $669,101.49 purchase agreement for a Pierce Type 3 Wildland Fire Engine. It also rescinded the 2019 Community Grants Policy and will reevaluate grant opportunities. Staff were directed to prepare a response to a shared fire and EMS services letter and to draft stricter short‑term rental fines. Additional actions included appointing a new advisory committee member and pursuing a $500 campaign contribution limit.

• Approved $669,101.49 purchase of Pierce Type 3 Wildland Fire Engine (5-0)
• Rescinded Resolution No. 67-19 (2019 Community Grants Policy) (5-0)
• Authorized staff to prepare response to LOCSD shared fire and EMS services letter (5-0)
• Appointed Barry Branin to Citizens Oversight/Finance Advisory Committee for two years (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft ordinance increasing short‑term rental fines per SB 60 (consensus)
• Directed staff to develop $500 campaign contribution limit ordinance (consensus)
• Approved Consent Agenda items except 6.c, 6.f, and 6.g (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 52-25 for $15,750 vessel grant (as part of consent agenda)

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to establish quorum, provide a summary of closed‑session items, and allow public comment. The agenda includes discussion of public employee employment under Government Code Section 54957. After the closed session, the council will reconvene in open session before adjourning.

• Establish quorum and call order
• Summary of closed‑session items
• Closed‑session public comment
• Public employee employment (Gov Code §54957)
• Re‑convene in open session

The Morro Bay City Council met in closed session on October 14, 2025, with all five members present. No public comments were received and the council did not take any reportable action under the Brown Act. The council reconvened in open session, was informed no action was taken, and adjourned at 4:48 p.m.

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will meet in closed session to review negotiations on several city properties. Topics include price and payment terms for two parcels on Napa Avenue with the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and three parcels on Atascadero Road and Embarcadero with the Cayucos Sanitary District. The council will also receive a legal briefing on a single anticipated litigation matter.

• Conference with real property negotiator – San Luis Coastal Unified School District; properties APNs 066-280-045 and 066-044-011, 1130/1330 Napa Ave., Morro Elementary; discussion of price and terms of payment
• Conference with real property negotiator – Cayucos Sanitary District; properties APNs 066-331-032, -033, -034, 160/180 Atascadero Road and 1700 Embarcadero; discussion of price and terms of payment
• Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation under Government Code subdivision 54956.9(d)(2); one matter identified

The council held closed‑session discussions on two real‑property negotiations and a potential litigation matter. No votes or formal actions were recorded. When the meeting reconvened in open session, the City Attorney announced that no reportable action had been taken. The meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing on Case CDP25-004, Design Review Permit DR25-002, and Variance VAR25-003 for a new 5,837 square‑foot single‑family residence at 2880 Juniper Avenue. The proposal includes a 577.8‑sq‑ft garage, a 450.7‑sq‑ft storage area, and a request to reduce the front‑yard setback from 20 ft to 10 ft. Staff has recommended conditional approval. The meeting also includes approval of the September 16, 2025 minutes on the consent agenda.

• Consent agenda: approve September 16, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Public hearing: review CDP25-004 (single‑family home) with design review and variance requests
• Staff recommendation: conditional approval of the proposed project
• Public comment period for any agenda or non‑agenda items
• Business items and future agenda discussion

The commission approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote, with Commissioner Solu abstaining. The commission voted 4‑1 to continue the coastal development permit, design review, and variance case, directing the applicant to redesign the home to meet the required 20‑foot front setback and consider other suggested changes; the continuation date was left unspecified.

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Continued CDP25-004/DR25-002/VAR25-003 case, directing redesign to meet 20‑ft setback (4-1)

Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee

The Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the project boundary, outreach schedule, and the format for a November workshop. The committee is also asked to approve meeting minutes from August 7 and September 4, 2025.

• Approval of August 7, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes
• Approval of September 4, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes
• Discussion of Project Boundary
• Update on Outreach Schedule
• Planning of November Workshop format and content

The Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the August 7 and September 4 special meetings, each with a 7‑0 vote. The committee confirmed that the city will use the revised Waterfront Master Plan boundary presented by staff. No other actions were taken; the meeting adjourned at 4:08 p.m.

• Approved August 7, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Approved September 4, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Adopted revised Waterfront Master Plan boundary as presented by staff

Harbor Advisory Board

The board will approve the consent agenda items, including the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes and the Harbor Department status report, without discussion. It will receive and file reports on the revetment, the Tidelands License Agreement program for non‑brick‑and‑mortar businesses, and single‑day events and marketing on the Embarcadero. The meeting will also note future agenda topics such as harbor vitality, commercial slip fees, and budget goals before adjourning.

• Approve September 4, 2025 meeting minutes (item 6.a).
• Approve Harbor Department status report (item 6.b).
• Receive and file revetment update report (item 7.a).
• Receive and file update from the License Agreement Program for non‑brick‑and‑mortar businesses (item 7.b).
• Receive and file update from the Single Day Events and Marketing on the Embarcadero (item 7.c).

The board confirmed a quorum and approved the consent agenda items, including the September 4 minutes and the Harbor Department status report, each carried 6‑0. The board also approved the committee’s recommendations for the license agreement program for non‑brick‑and‑mortar, non‑competing businesses in the Tidelands Trust area, with a 5‑1 vote. No public comments were received.

• Approve Consent Agenda Item 6.a (September 4 minutes) – carried 6‑0
• Approve Consent Agenda Item 6.b (Harbor Department Status Report) – carried 6‑0
• Approve license agreement program recommendations for non‑brick‑and‑mortar businesses – carried 5‑1
• Receive and file Revetment Update report
• Receive and file License Agreement Program committee update

City Council Regular Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Resolution No. 47-25, which updates and establishes various user and regulatory fees. The council will also act on several consent agenda items, including a weed and rubbish ordinance, approval of opioid settlement participation, a lease agreement for Crill's Saltwater Taffy, and acceptance of a drone donation for the fire department. All items will be voted on during the regular meeting on September 23, 2025.

• 7.a – Public hearing and adoption of Resolution No. 47-25 updating user and regulatory fees
• 6.e – Ordinance No. 672 amending the Weeds, Rubbish, and Defensible Space chapter of the municipal code
• 6.f – Approval of participation in National Opioid Settlement Agreements with Purdue Pharma, the Sackler family, and secondary manufacturers
• 6.g – Adoption of a master lease agreement for Crill's Saltwater Taffy at 1247 Embarcadero
• 6.c – Acceptance of a drone donation from the Friends of the Morro Bay Fire Department

The Morro Bay City Council approved a comprehensive update to user and regulatory fees, set to begin on January 1, 2026. The council also adopted a civil‑discourse resolution, approved participation in national opioid settlement agreements, and authorized a lease for Crill's Saltwater Taffy. Several consent‑agenda items, including an equipment donation and a code amendment on weeds and defensible space, were approved.

• Approved Consent Agenda items except 6.d, 6.g, 6.h (5‑0)
• Accepted equipment donation from Friends of the Morro Bay Fire Department
• Adopted Resolution No. 49-25 reaffirming civil discourse policy (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 672 amending Code Chapter 8.12 on weeds, rubbish, defensible space
• Approved participation in National Opioid Settlement Agreements and fund disbursement to County
• Adopted Resolution No. 51-25 approving Crill's Saltwater Taffy lease at 1247 Embarcadero (5‑0)
• Received Fourth Quarter Investment Report for FY 2024‑25 (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 47-25 updating user and regulatory fees, effective Jan 1 2026 (5‑0)

City Council Special Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will conduct interviews and make an appointment to fill an unscheduled vacancy on the Planning Commission, with the term ending on January 31, 2027. The meeting also includes routine items such as establishing quorum and a public comment period.

• Advisory Body Interviews and Planning Commission Appointment – conduct interviews and appoint a member to fill the vacancy (term ends Jan 31 2027)

The City Council appointed John Solu to the Planning Commission to fill the remainder of a term ending January 31, 2027. The council voted by written ballot, with four members voting for Solu and one member voting for Jane Heath. The appointment followed interviews after two other candidates withdrew.

• Appointed John Solu to Planning Commission (4-1 vote)

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss the price and terms of payment for two separate real estate negotiations. These discussions involve the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and the Cayucos Sanitary District.

• Negotiations with San Luis Coastal Unified School District regarding 1130/1330 Napa Ave. (Morro Elementary)
• Negotiations with Cayucos Sanitary District regarding 160 and 180 Atascadero Road and 1700 Embarcadero

In a closed‑session meeting, the Morro Bay City Council reviewed negotiations for the Morro Elementary site at 1130/1330 Napa Ave. and the former wastewater treatment plant site at 160/180 Atascadero Road and 1700 Embarcadero. Representatives from the school district, Cayucos Sanitary District and city staff participated in the discussions. The council reported that no action subject to the Brown Act was taken.

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes and the July‑August 2025 participation reports. The commission will vote on a resolution to adopt a descoped scope for the Proposition 68 RRT grant‑funded Coleman Park improvements. A staff report on safety and maintenance needs for all Morro Bay parks will be reviewed and discussed. The meeting also provides time for public comment.

• Approve minutes from the July 17, 2025 regular meeting (consent agenda).
• Approve resolution 01-25 to adopt a revised, descoped scope for the Proposition 68 RRT grant‑funded Coleman Park project.
• Review staff report on parks safety and maintenance needs and discuss future actions.
• Review Recreation Services Division participation reports for July‑August 2025.
• Public comment period for community members.

The Recreation and Parks Commission approved the consent agenda items, including the meeting minutes and the July‑August Recreation Services Division participation reports, each with a 5‑0 vote. The Commission also approved Resolution 01‑25, which revises and descopes the Proposition 68 RRT grant‑funded Coleman Park project and directs staff to seek public input on restroom materials and colors, also by a 5‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approve meeting minutes (consent agenda) – carried 5‑0
• Approve July‑August Recreation Services Division participation reports – carried 5‑0
• Approve Resolution 01‑25 revising Coleman Park project scope – carried 5‑0
• Direct staff to receive public input on restroom materials and colors – carried 5‑0

Public Works Advisory Board

The agenda for the Morro Bay Public Works Advisory Board meeting on September 17, 2025 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific decisions, contracts, or hearings scheduled.

Planning Commission

The Morro Bay Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a major revision (MAJ25-001) to Conditional Use Permit CUP24-04 for the site at 431, 451, 471, and 495 Embarcadero Road. Staff recommends approval of the revision with conditions. The agenda also includes approval of the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes and routine items such as future agenda planning and director comments.

• Approval of June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (Consent agenda item)
• Public hearing: Major Revision MAJ25-001 to Conditional Use Permit CUP24-04 for 431‑495 Embarcadero Road
• Staff recommendation: approval with conditions for the major revision
• Future agenda items discussion
• Community Development Director comments

The commission approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. It then approved staff recommendations for Major Revision MAJ25-001, modifying the project to remove the second‑story observation deck, add a two‑way ADA walkway, retain a parking in‑lieu fee, and keep condition #69, with a 3‑1 vote. No other business items were acted upon.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved staff recommendations for Major Revision MAJ25-001 with project changes (3‑1)

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will meet in closed session to confer with real‑property negotiators about the price and payment terms for three city properties. The properties include 1130/1330 Napa Avenue (Morro Elementary), 1700 Embarcadero (Morro Dunes RV Park), and parcels on Atascadero Road. Agency negotiators from the City and the respective counterpart agencies will participate. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Conference with real property negotiator – 1130/1330 Napa Ave., Morro Elementary (price and terms of payment)
• Conference with real property negotiator – 1700 Embarcadero, Morro Dunes RV Park (price and terms of payment)
• Conference with real property negotiator – 160 and 180 Atascadero Road and 1700 Embarcadero (price and terms of payment)

The council met in closed session to discuss three real‑property matters, including the Morro Elementary site, Morro Dunes RV Park, and a former wastewater treatment plant. No reportable action was taken under the Brown Act. Council directed staff to submit an offer to acquire the entire Morro Elementary property, with final approval to be made at a later open‑session meeting.

• Directed staff to submit offer for acquisition of Morro Elementary site (no vote recorded)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will consider routine consent agenda items and a public hearing. The council will introduce Ordinance No. 672 to amend Chapter 8.12 of the municipal code concerning weeds, rubbish, and defensible space, for first reading. It will also approve a month‑to‑month lease for office space at 695 Harbor Street with the Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce and designate Mayor Wixom as the voting delegate for the 2025 League of California Cities annual conference.

• Introduce Ordinance No. 672 to amend Chapter 8.12 (Weeds, Rubbish, Defensible Space) – first reading
• Approve month‑to‑month lease agreement for office space at 695 Harbor Street with the Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce
• Designate Mayor Wixom as voting delegate for the 2025 League of California Cities annual conference
• Approve consent agenda items: minutes from the August 26, 2025 regular and special closed session meetings
• Approve other consent agenda items as submitted (items 6.a through 6.c)

The City Council approved the consent agenda, adopting the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes and selecting Mayor Carla Wixom as the voting delegate for the League of California Cities 2025 conference (5‑0). It also approved a month‑to‑month lease agreement for office space at 695 Harbor Street with the Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce (5‑0). Additionally, the council introduced Ordinance No. 672 for first reading, amending Chapter 8.12 of the Municipal Code on weeds, rubbish, and defensible space, and waived further reading.

• Approved August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Designated Mayor Carla Wixom as LCC 2025 voting delegate (5-0)
• Approved month-to-month lease for office space at 695 Harbor Street with Chamber of Commerce (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 672 to amend Chapter 8.12 on weeds, rubbish, and defensible space (first reading, further reading waived)

Harbor Advisory Board

The Harbor Advisory Board will receive status reports on the Harbor Department and two ad-hoc committees. These committees are focusing on licensing for non-brick-and-mortar businesses and single-day events in the Tidelands Trust Area.

• Update on License Agreement Program for Non-Brick-and-Mortar, Non-Competing Businesses in the Tidelands Trust Area
• Update on Single Day Events and Marketing on the Embarcadero in the Tidelands Trust Area
• Harbor Department Status Report
• Approval of June 5, 2025 meeting minutes

The board met with a quorum and approved its consent agenda items with a 5‑to‑0 vote. The approvals included the June 5, 2025 meeting minutes, an excused‑absence request for member Sean Grean, and the Harbor Department status report. All items were received and filed for the record.

• Approved consent agenda items 6.a‑6.c (5‑0 vote)
• Approved June 5, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0 vote)
• Approved excused‑absence request for member Sean Grean (5‑0 vote)
• Received and filed Harbor Department status report

Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee

The Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee will meet on September 4, 2025 at the Veterans Memorial Hall. The committee will approve the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes and will receive and file a Waterfront Tour debrief, stakeholder engagement summary, and current waterfront planning report, with staff direction as needed. Public comment will be allowed on agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for October 2, 2025.

• Approve Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee July 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Receive and file Waterfront Tour Debrief, stakeholder engagement summary, and current planning report
• Review key themes of stakeholder input (attachment)
• Review list of stakeholders (attachment)
• Review current waterfront initiatives (attachment)

The Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee approved the July 10, 2025 special meeting minutes with a 6‑to‑0 vote. It also voted to receive and file the staff summary presentations on stakeholder engagement, also by a 6‑to‑0 vote. No other actions were decided.

• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Approved receipt and filing of staff summary presentations (6‑0)

Planning Commission

The agenda contains no listed items. The meeting appears to be procedural with no decisions or discussions recorded.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss design services for Coleman Park and a request to delay commercial harbor craft regulations. The body is also reviewing a cooperative agreement with San Luis Obispo County for a connector trail.

• Professional services agreement with RRM Design Group for Coleman Park Phase 1 design not-to-exceed $182,365
• Cooperative Agreement with County of San Luis Obispo for Morro Bay to Cayucos Connector Trail right-of-way
• Letter to California Air Resources Board (CARB) requesting delayed Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations
• Fiscal Year 2025 Quarter 4 Water Reclamation Facility Program Quarterly Report
• Annual presentation from Central Coast Community Energy

The council approved the cooperative agreement with San Luis Obispo County for the Morro Bay to Cayucos Connector Trail. It also approved the Water Reclamation Facility quarterly report, the meeting minutes, a professional‑services contract for Phase 1 design of the Coleman Park improvements (up to $182,365), and a letter to the California Air Resources Board requesting delayed commercial harbor craft regulations. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda Item 6.a – meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda Item 6.b – receive and file Water Reclamation Facility Q4 report (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda Item 6.c – cooperative agreement for Connector Trail (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with RRM Design Group for Phase 1 Coleman Park design, up to $182,365 (5-0)
• Approved letter to CARB requesting delayed commercial harbor craft regulations (5-0)

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will convene a closed‑session meeting to discuss price and payment terms for several lease properties. Topics include waterfront sites on the Embarcadero, a property on Harbor Street, and land used by Morro Elementary School. No decisions are recorded on the agenda; the meeting is for negotiation discussions.

• Conference on Lease Sites 134‑136 and 132W‑133W, 1235/1245 Embarcadero (Tognazzini's Dockside and Dockside Too, Inc.) – price and terms of payment
• Conference on Lease Site 137, 1247 Embarcadero (Crill's Saltwater Taffy) – price and terms of payment
• Conference on 695 Harbor Street – price and terms of payment
• Conference on APNs 066‑280‑045 and 066‑044‑011, 1130/1330 Napa Ave., Morro Elementary – price and terms of payment

The council met in closed session to discuss lease terms for four properties: Lease Sites 134-136 and 132W-133W at 1245 Embarcadero, Lease Site 137 at 1247 Embarcadero, 695 Harbor Street, and 1130/1330 Napa Avenue. After reconvening in open session, the council reported that no reportable action was taken under the Brown Act.

Public Works Advisory Board

The Public Works Advisory Board will meet to receive the Fiscal Year 2025 Quarter 4 report for the Water Reclamation Facility Program. The board will also consider approving minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting.

• Fiscal Year 2025 Quarter 4 Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Program Quarterly Report
• Approval of May 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Excused absence request for Board Member Doug Hill

Citizens Oversight - Finance Advisory Committee

The Citizens Oversight - Finance Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for August 19, 2025 in Morro Bay, California has an agenda that contains no listed items. The agenda appears to be procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions, proposals, or discussions recorded.

Planning Commission

The agenda for the Morro Bay Planning Commission meeting on 2025-08-19 contains no listed items; it appears to be only procedural placeholders.

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The City Council will meet in a special closed session to discuss public employee employment. The discussion specifically concerns the City Manager pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.

• Closed session discussion regarding City Manager employment

The Morro Bay City Council met in closed session on August 13, 2025, with all members present. No reportable actions were taken in accordance with the Brown Act. The council reconvened in open session and adjourned at 8:58 a.m.

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The council will hold a closed‑session meeting to discuss and negotiate the sale of two properties: 1130/1330 Napa Avenue (Morro Elementary) and 1700 Embarcadero (Morro Dunes RV Park). Representatives from the city and the respective negotiating parties will review price and payment terms. No formal decisions are recorded in the agenda; the meeting is for discussion and negotiation.

• Conference with real property negotiator for 1130/1330 Napa Ave., Morro Elementary (APN 066-280-045 and 066-044-011)
• Conference with real property negotiator for 1700 Embarcadero, Morro Dunes RV Park
• Closed‑session public comment
• Establish quorum and call to order
• Reconvince in open session

The City Council unanimously directed staff to make an offer to purchase 30% of the Morro Elementary School property under the Naylor Act and to continue negotiations for buying the entire site. No action was taken on the Morro Dunes RV Park lease. Any purchase will later require approval at a public hearing.

• Unanimously directed to make an offer for 30% of Morro Elementary property (Naylor Act)
• Unanimously directed to continue negotiations for full purchase of Morro Elementary
• No action taken on Morro Dunes RV Park lease

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider updating various user and regulatory fees and appointing Brian Stack as City Attorney. The body will also review the City Manager's compensation range and a liquor license request for Grassy Bar Oyster Company.

• Public hearing to adopt Resolution No. 47-25 updating user and regulatory fees
• Appointment of Brian Stack as City Attorney via Resolution No. 48-25
• Approval of revised compensation range and salary schedules for the City Manager
• ABC license determination for Grassy Bar Oyster Company at 1215 Embarcadero Road, Suite D
• Acceptance of thermal imaging camera donations from SYTIS

The council unanimously directed staff to make an offer to purchase 30% of the Morro Elementary School property under the Naylor Act and to continue negotiations for the entire site. It approved the consent agenda items, including accepting a donation of equipment and adopting a revised compensation range for the City Manager. The council also appointed Brian Stack as City Attorney and directed staff to coordinate the Chorro Creek Floodplain Resilience Project.

• Unanimously directed staff to make an offer for 30% of Morro Elementary School site (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 6a, 6c, 6d, 6e (5‑0)
• Accepted equipment donation from SYTIS, authorizing City Manager to execute agreement (5‑0)
• Adopted revised City Manager compensation range (Resolution Nos. 45‑25 & 46‑25) (5‑0)
• Appointed Brian Stack as City Attorney and approved employment agreement (5‑0)
• Directed staff to coordinate with Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District on Chorro Creek Floodplain Resilience Project (5‑0)
• Continued public hearing on user and regulatory fee updates to Sept 23, 2025 (5‑0)

Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee

The committee is holding a special meeting consisting of a guided tour of the waterfront. Members and the public will visit multiple sites to receive presentations on specific locations and bay ecology.

• Tour stop at former Wastewater Treatment Plant (160 Atascadero Road)
• Tour stop at Coleman Park (101 Coleman Drive)
• Presentation on Measure D area at Tognazzini's Dockside (1245 Embarcadero)
• Presentation on bay ecology at viewing deck adjacent to Estero Inn parking lot (501 Embarcadero)
• Presentation at Bayside Landing (431, 451 and 495 Embarcadero) by Associated Pacific Constructors, Inc.

The Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee conducted a trolley and walking tour of key waterfront sites, hearing presentations from city staff and consultants. Public input was gathered at each stop. No resolutions, approvals, or denials were recorded; the committee took no action.

Harbor Advisory Board

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Planning Commission

The agenda for the Morro Bay Planning Commission meeting on August 5, 2025 contains no listed items. No decisions or discussions are documented in the provided agenda. The meeting may be procedural or pending items.

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council met in closed session on July 22, 2025. No agenda items were selected for discussion, and the council took no reportable action. The meeting reconvened in open session before adjourning at 5:15 p.m.

The council established quorum and opened the closed session at 4:00 p.m. with all members present. After public comment was closed, the council reconvened in open session and did not take any reportable action. The meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss and potentially adopt Resolution No. 44-25 to revise its Policies & Procedures. The meeting also includes a vote on a lease extension for a city-owned property and a proclamation for National Night Out.

• Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 44-25 regarding Council Policies & Procedures
• 2-year lease extension with Let's Get Tuned, LLC for 781 Market Avenue
• Proclamation declaring August 5, 2025, as National Night Out
• Donation presentation by Friends of the Morro Bay Fire Department

The City Council approved the meeting minutes and the National Night Out proclamation. It authorized a two‑year lease extension for the city‑owned property at 781 Market Avenue with the rent corrected to $5,528. The Council also adopted revised Council Policies (Resolution No. 44‑25) with changes to public comment limits, amicus brief requirements, and confidential mail handling. Council members unanimously supported adding a revised fireworks ordinance to a future agenda.

• Approved July 22 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved National Night Out proclamation (5-0)
• Approved 2‑year lease extension for 781 Market Ave, rent corrected to $5,528 (5-0)
• Adopted revised Council Policies (Resolution No.44-25) with specified changes (5-0)
• Requested future agenda consideration of a revised fireworks ordinance (5-0 support)

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Commission will review status and participation reports for recreation services. The body will also discuss updates on parks projects, pickleball, and various 2025 sports and community events.

• Update on Parks Projects
• Discussion of Pickleball
• Mermaid, Pirate, and Sea Creature Parade 2025
• Aquatics Programs January-June 2025
• 2025 sports reports for Coast Girls Softball, Adult Softball, and Social Kickball

The Recreation and Parks Commission approved its consent agenda unanimously. It also voted 5‑0 to move the proposed additional pickleball courts to City Council for review. The commission accepted several program and event reports, including the Mermaid, Pirate, and Sea Creature Parade.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5‑0)
• Moved pickleball court concept forward to City Council for review (5‑0)
• Accepted Mermaid, Pirate, and Sea Creature Parade report (5‑0)
• Accepted Aquatics Programs Jan‑June 2025 report (5‑0)
• Accepted Coast Girls Softball 2025 report (5‑0)
• Accepted Adult Softball 2025 report (5‑0)
• Approved Social Kickball Summer 2025 updates, including scorekeeper position (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific projects, decisions, or discussion items are listed.

Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee

The Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee will review a project update on current waterfront initiatives and the consultant's scope of work. The committee is also asked to provide input on a revised draft public engagement plan.

• Review of the revised draft Waterfront Master Plan Public Engagement Plan
• Presentation on the project scope of work
• Report on current and upcoming waterfront initiatives
• Approval of June 5, 2025 special meeting minutes

The Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee approved the June 5, 2025 special meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. The committee also adopted staff recommendations to receive and file a project update, receive and file the scope‑of‑work presentation, and review the public engagement plan, also by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved June 5, 2025 special meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adopted staff recommendation to receive and file project update (6-0)
• Adopted staff recommendation to receive and file scope of work presentation (6-0)
• Adopted staff recommendation to review public engagement plan and provide input (6-0)

City Council Special Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will consider a conditional appointment of Andrea Lueker as interim city manager and approve the accompanying employment agreement. The appointment is contingent on a successful background check and requires the mayor to execute the agreement. Public comment will be accepted before the decision.

• Conditional appointment of Andrea Lueker as interim city manager and approval of her employment agreement

The City Council approved the conditional appointment of Andrea Lueker as Interim City Manager, pending a successful background check. The Council also authorized the Mayor to execute the employment agreement with the revised effective date and added clause. The motion passed with four ayes and one no vote.

• Appointed Andrea Lueker as interim city manager, contingent on background check (4-1)
• Authorized mayor to sign employment agreement with revised effective date and added clause (4-1)

Planning Commission

The Morro Bay Planning Commission agenda for July 1, 2025 contains no listed items. It appears to consist only of procedural placeholders without specific proposals, decisions, or discussions.

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting to address public employee employment matters, specifically the interim city manager and city attorney positions. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as establishing quorum, a summary of closed‑session items, public comment, reconvening in open session, and adjournment. No specific decisions or contracts are listed.

• Public employee employment – interim city manager appointment
• Public employee employment – city attorney appointment

The council held a closed‑session meeting with no public comment. After reconvening in open session, members voted 4‑1 to appoint Andrea Leuker as interim city manager, with Council Member Edwards opposing. No action was taken on the city attorney employment matter.

• Approved appointment of Andrea Leuker as Interim City Manager (4-1)
• No action taken on City Attorney employment

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council met in closed session on June 27, 2025. After the public comment period was closed, the council reconvened in open session and voted unanimously (5‑0) to appoint Public Works Director Greg Kwolek as Acting City Manager. No other agenda items were acted upon.

• Appointment of Public Works Director Greg Kwolek as Acting City Manager (5‑0 vote)

After reconvening in open session, the council announced a Brown Act reporting requirement. The council then voted unanimously to appoint Public Works Director Greg Kwolek as Acting City Manager. The meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m.

• Appointed Public Works Director Greg Kwolek as Acting City Manager (5-0)

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The City Council met in closed session on June 25 and June 27, 2025. The body discussed public employee employment concerning the City Attorney. No reportable action was taken in accordance with the Brown Act.

• Closed session discussion on public employee employment (City Attorney)

The council established quorum and called the meeting to order. No public comments were received. The council reconvened in closed session on June 27 and then returned to open session, taking no reportable action. The meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will adopt the FY 2025‑26 operating and capital budgets, salary schedules, new job classifications, investment policy, and GANN appropriations limit. The Council will also approve several professional services agreements, including a $901,000 contract with Anchor QEA for wastewater‑treatment‑plant demolition design and a $213,172 contract with RRM Design Group for Main Street and Quintana Road intersection improvements. Additional items include adoption of the SB‑1 funding project list for the Pavement Management Plan, a $5,000 oil‑spill response equipment grant agreement with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and public‑hearing resolutions to levy annual assessments for the Cloisters and North Point landscaping and lighting districts.

• Approve $901,000 Anchor QEA professional services agreement for WWTP demolition design (up to $946,050 with contingency)
• Approve $213,172 RRM Design Group agreement for Main St & Quintana Rd multimodal intersection improvements
• Adopt SB‑1 Funding Project List for FY 25/26 Pavement Management Plan
• Authorize $5,000 Oil Spill Response Equipment Staging Grant Agreement with CDFW
• Conduct public hearings and adopt levies for Cloisters and North Point Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment Districts

The council voted 3-2 to dismiss the City Manager, with Mayor Wixom and Council Member Eckles opposing. The consent agenda items, including a $488,000 transfer to the Pavement Management Program and several professional‑services agreements, were approved unanimously. The council also adopted levies for the Cloisters and North Point landscaping and lighting districts.

• Dismiss City Manager (3-2)
• Approve consent agenda items 7.a‑7.g (5-0)
• Transfer $488,000 to Pavement Management Program (as part of consent agenda)
• Approve RRM Design Group design services agreement up to $213,172 (5-0)
• Approve $5,000 oil‑spill response grant agreement (5-0)
• Adopt levy for Cloisters Landscaping & Lighting Maintenance District (5-0)
• Adopt levy for North Point Natural Area Landscaping & Lighting Maintenance District (5-0)
• Approve Anchor QEA design services agreement up to $946,050 (5-0)

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council held a closed‑session meeting on June 24, 2025. After discussing two real‑property negotiations, the Council voted 3‑2 to dismiss City Manager Yvonne Kimball. The vote was recorded when the council reconvened in open session. No action was taken on the property negotiations that required Brown Act reporting.

• Dismissal/release of City Manager Yvonne Kimball (vote 3‑2, Mayor Wixom and Council Member Eckles opposed)
• Closed‑session conference with Cayucos Sanitary District on properties APN 066‑331‑032, -033, -034 (160 & 180 Atascadero Road, 1700 Embarcadero) – price and terms of payment
• Closed‑session conference with San Luis Coastal Unified School District on properties APN 066‑280‑045, 066‑044‑011 (1130/1330 Napa Ave.) – price and terms of payment
• Public employee performance/discipline discussion concerning the City Manager
• Reconvocation in open session where the dismissal vote was announced

The council voted 3-2 to dismiss and release City Manager Yvonne Kimball from employment. Mayor Wixom and Council Member Jeff Eckles opposed the motion. No action was taken on the two real‑property negotiations, as none required Brown Act reporting.

• Dismiss City Manager Yvonne Kimball (3-2 vote)
• No action taken on first two property negotiations (no Brown Act report required)

Citizens Finance Advisory Committee Special Meeting

The Citizens Finance Advisory Committee will continue discussion of the Revenue Enhancement Report presented by its subcommittee on May 20, 2025. Members will consider the subcommittee's recommendations and develop a prioritized list of potential revenue enhancements for staff analysis and future presentation to the City Council.

• Continue discussion of Revenue Enhancement Report (CFAC Subcommittee) and consider prioritized revenue‑enhancement list

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council met in a closed session on June 17, 2025. The agenda consisted of procedural items such as establishing quorum, a summary of closed‑session matters, public comment, and a discussion of public employee employment under Government Code Section 54957. No specific contracts, rezoning actions, or policy decisions were listed.

• Establish quorum and call to order
• Summary of closed session items
• Closed session public comment
• Public employee employment (City Attorney, Gov Code §54957)
• Re‑convene in open session

The council convened in closed session at 9:00 a.m. with all five members present. No public comment was received. The council reconvened in open session and, in accordance with the Brown Act, did not take any reportable action. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 a.m.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider replacement lighting fixture styles for the waterfront and the Cloisters. The body will also receive a presentation from Cal Poly regarding a Waterfront Master Plan academic exercise.

• Recommendation for PG&E lighting replacement styles on Embarcadero and in the Cloisters
• Presentation on Cal Poly City and Regional Planning Design Studio Waterfront Master Plan

The commission voted to approve the May 20, 2025 regular meeting minutes as amended. The motion was made by Commissioner Witkowski, seconded by Vice‑Chairperson Ingraffia, and carried. No other items were approved, denied, or tabled during this meeting.

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss price and payment terms for two separate real property negotiations. The body will also discuss the employment of the City Attorney.

• Negotiations for Lease Sites 49/49W, 50-51/50W-51W and 52/52W, Bayside Landing at 431, 451, and 495 Embarcadero Road
• Negotiations with Cayucos Sanitary District for APN 066-331-032, -033, and -034; 160 and 180 Atascadero Road and 1700 Embarcadero
• Discussion regarding City Attorney employment

The Morro Bay City Council met in closed session on June 10, 2025. Members discussed lease terms for Bayside Landing and negotiations for properties on Atascadero Road and Embarcadero. No reportable action was taken under the Brown Act.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including adoption of a fire hazard map ordinance, a lease amendment for Morro Bay Oyster Company, and a proclamation for Juneteenth. A major item is the award of a $714,275 contract to Placeworks, Inc. to update the Waterfront Master Plan and its Environmental Impact Report addendum. The council will also hold a public hearing to adopt a resolution authorizing tax liens on delinquent solid waste collection accounts, and will discuss fire department funding for the Bonita Street Fire Station redevelopment and a state water transfer policy update.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 671 amending the municipal code to adopt the California State Fire Marshal Fire Hazard Severity Zone map
• Approve $714,275 contract with Placeworks, Inc. for Waterfront Master Plan update and EIR addendum
• Approve lease amendment for Morro Bay Oyster Company at 1287 Embarcadero
• Public hearing to adopt Resolution No. 32-25 authorizing tax liens on delinquent solid waste collection accounts
• Allocate $93,190 (including $38,466 impact fees) for design work on Bonita Street Fire Station and consider $2,325,682 construction cost for new living quarters

The City Council approved Ordinance No. 671 adopting the state fire‑hazard map and adopted a lease amendment for Morro Bay Oyster Company. It authorized a $714,275 agreement with Placeworks, Inc. to update the Waterfront Master Plan and its EIR addendum. The Council also adopted Resolution No. 32‑25 to let the County Auditor place tax liens on delinquent solid‑waste accounts, and approved funding and next steps for the Bonita Street Fire Station redevelopment.

• Approved Ordinance No. 671 adopting the California State Fire Marshal Fire Hazard Severity Zone map (5-0)
• Approved Lease Amendment #1 for Morro Bay Oyster Company at 1287 Embarcadero (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute $714,275 contract with Placeworks, Inc. for Waterfront Master Plan update (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 32-25 authorizing tax liens on delinquent solid‑waste accounts (5-0)
• Approved Bonita Street Fire Station redevelopment intent, $93,190 funding allocation, and inclusion in Capital Improvement Plan (5-0)

Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee

The Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee will hold a special meeting to elect its leadership. The committee is also scheduled to review an introductory report and the scope, schedule, and budget for a contract with Placeworks regarding the Waterfront Master Plan Update.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of Placeworks scope, schedule, and budget for the Waterfront Master Plan Update

The Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee held its first meeting, established quorum, and elected Stephen Peck as Chair and Mark Tognazzini as Vice‑Chair with an 8‑0 vote. The committee also approved the consultant contract for the Waterfront Master Plan Update, again unanimously (8‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Elected Stephen Peck as Committee Chair (8‑0)
• Elected Mark Tognazzini as Committee Vice‑Chair (8‑0)
• Approved consultant contract for Waterfront Master Plan Update (8‑0)

City Council Special Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will hold a budget study session to review the draft FY 2025‑26 citywide operating and capital budget. Council members are asked to provide feedback before the budget is formally adopted on June 24, 2025. Public comment is allowed in person or via Zoom.

• Budget study session – review of FY 2025‑26 draft proposed budget (operating and capital)
• Attachment: SR FY 2025‑26 Proposed Budget Study Session.pdf
• Attachment: FY2025‑26 Budget Study Session Presentation.pdf

The City Council concurred to allocate $1 million of Measure E funds for paving projects. Council members also directed staff to explore grant funding for a pedestrian‑safety roundabout on Main Street/Highway 41. No other formal actions were taken; the FY 2025‑26 budget will be considered at the June 24 regular meeting.

• Designated $1 million from Measure E for paving (concurrence)
• Directed staff to pursue grant funding for Main Street/Highway 41 roundabout project

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will hold a closed‑session meeting on May 27, 2025. The agenda includes establishing quorum, a mayoral summary of closed‑session items, public comment, and procedural steps to reconvene in open session. No specific items, contracts, or ordinances are listed for discussion or decision.

The council met in closed session on May 27, 2025, with all five members present. No reportable actions were taken during the closed session, and the meeting reconvened in open session without any decisions. The meeting adjourned at 5:14 p.m.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will hold a public hearing on a tax‑exempt obligation to fund the Morro Bay Apartments at 405 Atascadero Road. The Council will also introduce Ordinance No. 671 to adopt the California State Fire Marshal Fire Hazard Zone map. Additionally, the Council will act on a resolution allocating Water Equivalency Units for FY 2025/26 and consider a $60,000 transfer for roundabout environmental work.

• 8.a – Public hearing and adoption of Resolution No. 28‑25 to reissue a tax‑exempt obligation for the Morro Bay Apartments (405 Atascadero Road)
• 8.b – Introduction of Ordinance No. 671 to adopt the State Fire Hazard Zone map for Morro Bay
• 7.c – Adoption of Resolution No. 29‑25 to allocate 115 Water Equivalency Units for FY 2025/26
• 9.a – Adoption of Resolution No. 30‑25 to transfer up to $60,000 for roundabout environmental documentation
• 7.a – Approval of the meeting minutes

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including the meeting minutes, Pride Month and Hunger Awareness Day proclamations, and a water equivalency allocation. It adopted Resolution No. 28‑25, allowing a tax‑exempt obligation by the San Luis Obispo Housing Authority to fund affordable rental housing at 405 Atascadero Road. The Council also adopted Ordinance No. 671, adopting the state fire‑hazard map, with the first reading waived. All votes were 5‑0.

• Approved May 27 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved Pride Month and Hunger Awareness Day proclamations (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 29‑25 allocating 115 water equivalency units (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 28‑25 permitting tax‑exempt financing for affordable housing project (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 671 adopting state fire‑hazard map, first reading waived (5‑0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The council will adopt Ordinance No. 669, repealing Title 7 (Animals) of the Morro Bay Municipal Code and incorporating San Luis Obispo County Code Title 9, finding the action not subject to CEQA. It will also approve a lease amendment for Morro Bay Marina Moorings (Zone A1-4 at 699 Embarcadero), adopt resolutions to levy annual assessments for the Cloisters and North Point natural area districts, and approve a $45,000 economic development contract with the Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce for FY 2025‑26. Additionally, the council will approve Veterans Hall Audio/Visual Design Alternative 2.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 669 repealing and replacing Title 7 (Animals) with SLO County Code Title 9
• Adopt Resolution No. 25-25 approving Lease Amendment #1 for Morro Bay Marina Moorings, Zone A1-4 (699 Embarcadero)
• Adopt Resolutions No. 26-25 and 27-25 levying annual assessments for Cloisters and North Point natural area districts
• Approve $45,000 economic development contract with Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce (FY 2025‑26) plus matching and reimbursement provisions
• Approve Veterans Hall Audio/Visual Design Alternative 2 for staff implementation

The Morro Bay City Council approved the consent agenda, removing the flagpole policy item, and adopted the meeting minutes. It approved several proclamations, adopted Ordinance No. 669 updating the animal code, and appointed Robert Schultz as Interim City Attorney. The council adopted Resolution No. 23-25 reestablishing the city’s flagpole policy to take effect July 1, 2025, and approved a blanket waiver of slip qualifications, a lease amendment for marina moorings, and assessment resolutions for Cloisters Park and North Point Natural Area. All actions were taken with the council present and votes recorded where noted.

• Approved Consent Agenda, minus Item 7.f., carried 5-0
• Approved meeting minutes for April 22 and April 25, 2025
• Adopted Proclamations for EMS Week, Public Works Week, Safe Boating Week, Police Week, and Foster Care Month
• Adopted Ordinance No. 669 repealing and replacing Title 7 (Animals) of the municipal code
• Appointed Robert Schultz as Interim City Attorney, Resolution No. 22-25
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-25 reestablishing Flagpole Policy, effective July 1, 2025, carried 5-0
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-25 authorizing a blanket waiver of slip qualifications during fishery closures
• Approved Lease Amendment #1 for Mooring Zone A1-4 at 699 Embarcadero

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss price and payment terms for four different property negotiations. The council will also discuss the employment of the City Attorney.

• Negotiations for Lease Site 144/144W, 1287 Embarcadero (Morro Bay Oyster Co.)
• Negotiations for 781 Market Avenue (Let's Get Tuned, LLC)
• Negotiations for APNs 066-280-045 and 066-044-011, 1130/1330 Napa Ave. (Morro Elementary)
• Negotiations for 695 Harbor Street (Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce)
• Discussion regarding City Attorney employment

The City Council authorized staff to keep negotiating with the San Luis Coastal Unified School District to purchase the Morro Elementary property and to send a formal written notice as required by Government Code section 54223. No action was taken on negotiations for 1287 Embarcadero, 781 Market Avenue, or 695 Harbor Street, and no action was required for public employee employment of a City Attorney. The meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m.

• Authorized staff to continue negotiations for Morro Elementary purchase and send formal notice (no vote recorded)
• No action taken on 1287 Embarcadero, 781 Market Avenue, and 695 Harbor Street negotiations (no Brown Act reporting required)
• No action taken on public employee employment of City Attorney (no Brown Act reporting required)

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will meet in closed session to review lease negotiations for two city properties: Lease Site 86/86W at 801 Embarcadero (Libertine Pub) and parcels at 1130/1330 Napa Avenue owned by the Morro Elementary School district. The council will also consider employment and performance evaluation matters for the City Attorney. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Lease Site 86/86W, 801 Embarcadero – negotiation of price and payment terms with Libertine Brewing Company
• APNs 066-280-045 and 066-044-011, 1130/1330 Napa Ave – negotiation of price and payment terms with San Luis Coastal Unified School District
• Public employee employment – City Attorney pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
• Public employee performance evaluation – City Attorney pursuant to Government Code Section 54957

The council held a closed‑session meeting on April 25, 2025 to discuss lease negotiations for two properties and a public employee evaluation. No vote or formal action was recorded. The council reconvened in open session and took no reportable action.

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss price and payment terms for three separate real property negotiations. The session also includes discussions regarding the employment and performance evaluation of the City Attorney.

• Real property negotiations with Cayucos Sanitary District for 160 and 180 Atascadero Road and 1700 Embarcadero
• Real property negotiations with Eric Newton (Libertine Brewing Company) for Lease Site 86/86W, 801 Embarcadero
• Real property negotiations with San Luis Coastal Unified School District for 1130/1330 Napa Ave.
• Employment discussion regarding the City Attorney
• Performance evaluation of the City Attorney

The council convened in closed session to evaluate the City Manager and discuss three property negotiations and the City Attorney’s employment. No reportable action was taken under the Brown Act, and the items will be continued to a future meeting.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will adopt Resolution No. 22-25 appointing Robert Schultz as Interim City Attorney and authorize the mayor to sign the employment agreement. Council members will receive a status update on the State Route 1, Route 41 and Main Street roundabout project and will direct staff to withdraw $1.2 million of prior Measure Q/E funding. Additional items include introducing Ordinance No. 669 to replace the city’s animal code, approving a new City Attorney classification and pay schedule, and considering a sub‑committee for the El Morro Elementary School property.

• Adopt Resolution No. 22-25 appointing Robert Schultz as Interim City Attorney (7.b)
• Introduce Ordinance No. 669 to repeal and replace Title 7 (Animals) of the Municipal Code (8.a)
• Adopt Resolutions No. 20-25 and 21-25 approving a new City Attorney job classification, description, and FY 2024‑27 pay schedules (9.a)
• Receive update on the roundabout project and direct withdrawal of $1.2 million of Measure Q/E funding (9.b)
• Consider forming a Council sub‑committee regarding acquisition or development of the El Morro Elementary School site (9.d)

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 669, repealing and replacing Title 7 (Animals) of the municipal code, with a 5‑0 vote. It directed staff to discontinue work on the Highway 1/41 roundabout project and keep $1.2 million of Measure Q/E funds, passing 3‑2. The council also rescinded the prior flagpole policy, approved a new three‑flag policy, and approved City Attorney recruitment steps and related classifications with unanimous votes.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 669 replacing Title 7 (Animals) – carried 5‑0
• Authorized Mayor to sign letter to SLO County Board urging seven‑day pet holding period – carried 5‑0
• Directed staff to conduct City Attorney search in‑house and seek recruitment firm proposals – carried 5‑0
• Adopted Resolution No. 20‑25 (City Attorney job classification) and Resolution No. 21‑25 (pay schedules) – carried 5‑0
• Directed staff to discontinue roundabout environmental work and retain $1.2 M of Measure Q/E funds – carried 3‑2
• Rescinded prior flagpole policy and adopted new policy allowing U.S., California, and Morro Bay flags – carried 5‑0

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will meet in closed session to negotiate lease terms for several harbor properties, including sites at 1245 Embarcadero, 1247 Embarcadero, 1231 Embarcadero, and Marina Square. The council will also conduct performance evaluations for the City Attorney and City Manager and consider an employment action for the City Attorney, all under Government Code sections 54956.8 and 54957.

• Negotiation of lease terms for Sites 134-136 & 132W-133W, 1245 Embarcadero (Tognazzini's Dockside & Dockside Too, Inc.)
• Negotiation of lease terms for Site 137, 1247 Embarcadero (Crill's Saltwater Taffy)
• Negotiation of lease terms for Sites 129W-131W, 1231 Embarcadero (Morro Bay Fish Company)
• Negotiation of lease terms for Moorings A1-4, Marina Square, 601 & 699 Embarcadero (Morro Bay Marina)
• Performance evaluation of City Attorney and City Manager; employment action for City Attorney

The council held closed‑session discussions on several lease properties and employee evaluations, but no formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting reconvened in open session and adjourned without any reportable decisions.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss replacing the municipal animal code with San Luis Obispo County standards and decide how to procure city attorney services. The body is also reviewing the disposition of city-owned properties and approving several public works contracts and assessments.

• Ordinance No. 669 to repeal and replace Title 7 (Animals) of the Morro Bay Municipal Code
• Contract award to Newton Construction & Management, Inc. for BWRO Facility Re-skin and Re-roofing not-to-exceed $322,786.20
• Resolution No. 15-25 for Cloisters Park and Open Space landscaping and lighting maintenance assessment
• Resolution No. 16-25 for North Point Natural Area landscaping and lighting maintenance assessment
• Updated Sewer System Management Plan approval

The council approved the consent agenda, which included a $322,786.20 contract for the Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis Facility re‑skin project, updated the police support services manager pay schedule, and adopted two assessment district resolutions. Council members also passed a motion to revise the animal ordinance to set a minimum seven‑day holding period and to continue it to a first reading, and directed staff to prepare a job description and recruitment plan for an in‑house city attorney.

• Approved consent agenda items 7.a‑7.h (including contract award $322,786.20, pay scale revision, and assessment district resolutions) – 5 to 0
• Awarded Newton Construction & Management, Inc. contract for BWRO Facility re‑skin, not‑to‑exceed $322,786.20 – 5 to 0
• Adopted revised pay schedule for Police Support Services Manager – 5 to 0
• Adopted Resolution No. 15-25 for Cloisters Park assessment district – 5 to 0
• Adopted Resolution No. 16-25 for North Point Natural Area assessment district – 5 to 0
• Passed motion to bring back revised animal ordinance establishing a seven‑day holding period and continue to first reading – 5 to 0
• Directed staff to prepare job description, salary range, and recruitment schedule for an in‑house City Attorney – 5 to 0

City Council Special Meeting

The council will establish quorum and hear public comments. The primary agenda item is the adoption of new City Council goals for Fiscal Years 2025‑2027, based on the 2025‑27 public goal‑setting process. If adopted, staff will be directed to return with the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2025‑26 that implements the new goals.

• Adoption of new City Council Goals for Fiscal Years 2025‑2027
• Direct staff to prepare the Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2025‑26 reflecting the new goals

The council approved new City Council Goals for fiscal years 2025‑2027, selecting three priority goals: Economic Vitality and Fiscal Health, Infrastructure Resiliency, and acquisition or partnership for the El Morro Elementary site. Consensus was reached after a straw‑poll points allocation, and specific objectives were adopted for each goal.

• Adopted Economic Vitality and Fiscal Health goal (consensus after straw poll)
• Adopted Infrastructure Resiliency goal (consensus after straw poll)
• Adopted El Morro Elementary acquisition/partnership goal (consensus after straw poll)
• Established objectives for Economic Vitality and Fiscal Health goal
• Established objectives for Infrastructure Resiliency goal
• Established objectives for El Morro Elementary goal

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss introducing an ordinance to replace the city's animal laws with San Luis Obispo County Code Title 9. The body will also consider requesting a transfer of permitting jurisdiction from the Coastal Commission for specific areas.

• Introduction of Ordinance No. 669 to repeal and replace Title 7 (Animals) of the Morro Bay Municipal Code
• Request to the Coastal Commission to transfer permitting jurisdiction to the City for specified areas
• Acceptance of the Sequoia Court Storm Drain Replacement Project and transfer of $23,508.63 to the Annual Storm Drain Replacement Capital Project
• Presentation of the 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map update
• Proclamation declaring April as Fair Housing Month

The City Council approved all consent‑agenda items, including acceptance of the Sequoia Court storm‑drain repair and transfer of $23,508.63 to the capital project. It also authorized the Community Development Director to request that the Coastal Commission transfer permitting jurisdiction for specified areas. An ordinance to repeal Title 7 (Animals) was pulled and will be reconsidered at a future meeting.

• Approved consent agenda items 7.a‑7.d (5‑0)
• Accepted Sequoia Court Storm Drain Repair project and transferred $23,508.63 (5‑0)
• Received FY2025 Q1 & Q2 Water Reclamation Facility reports (5‑0)
• Approved proclamation declaring April Fair Housing Month (5‑0)
• Authorized Community Development Director to request Coastal Commission jurisdiction transfer (5‑0)
• Ordinance repealing Title 7 (Animals) pulled, to be re‑agendized
• Approved minutes of March 11, 2025 meeting (5‑0)

Special Joint Meeting -- Not Televised

The City Council, Planning Commission, Harbor Advisory Board, Recreation & Parks Commission, Citizens Oversight/Finance Advisory Committee, Public Works Advisory Board, and Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee will attend a joint ethics and Brown Act training session. The training fulfills the state ethics requirements for local officials under AB 1234. The session will be conducted as an open, noticed meeting but will not be televised or recorded.

• AB 1234 ethics and Brown Act training for participating city bodies

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider a series of resolutions, including the reclassification of the Harbor Business Coordinator position to Harbor Business Manager, consolidation of office staff, and adoption of updated pay schedules for fiscal years 2024‑27. The Council will also adopt a revised records retention schedule, approve the formation of the Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee, and receive an update on the short‑term rental ordinance implementation. Consent agenda items such as the meeting minutes will be approved without discussion.

• Adopt Resolution No. 12-25: new Harbor Business Manager job classification and description
• Adopt Resolution No. 13-25: amend management salary and benefits for FY 2024‑27
• Adopt Resolution No. 14-25: approve updated FY 2024‑26 and 2026‑27 pay schedules
• Adopt Resolution No. 10-25: revised City of Morro Bay Records Retention Schedule
• Adopt Resolution No. 11-25: formation of the Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee (WMPAC)

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council met in closed session to review negotiations with the San Luis Coastal Unified School District concerning two city properties (APNs 066-280-045 and 066-044-011, 1130 Napa Ave., Morro Elementary). Council staff and the interim city attorney also examined a potential litigation exposure under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1). No formal decisions were recorded in the agenda.

• Conference with real‑property negotiator – properties APNs 066-280-045 and 066-044-011, 1130 Napa Ave., Morro Elementary; discussion of price and payment terms with San Luis Coastal Unified School District.
• Conference with legal counsel – review of significant exposure to potential litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1), involving one potential case.

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will hold a closed session to negotiate lease terms for two properties and discuss potential litigation. The meeting will also cover public employee employment matters.

• Negotiate lease for Lease Site 86/86W, 801 Embarcadero
• Negotiate lease for APN 066-331-032, -033, and -034 with Cayucos Sanitary District
• Discuss potential litigation exposure
• Discuss public employee employment
• Review summary of closed session items

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on extending a prohibition against grid-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The body will also review the fiscal year 2024-25 midyear budget report and prioritize capital projects.

• Urgency Ordinance No. 670 to extend the prohibition of grid-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Resolution No. 08-25 for a 40-year Master Lease Agreement with California Coastal Investments, LLC for 801 Embarcadero
• Resolution No. 07-25 declaring the vessel Aquafen as abandoned property
• Resolution No. 09-25 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 midyear budget amendments
• Review of the Capital Project Prioritization list

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss updating animal control regulations to align with San Luis Obispo County code and review the FY 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The body is also deciding on several funding allocations for community grants and infrastructure repairs.

• Agreement with Bill Gaines Audio, Inc. for Vets Hall AV upgrades not to exceed $293,100
• CDBG funding recommendations: $3,000 for 5 Cities Homeless Coalition and $48,255 for ADA sidewalk repairs
• Ordinance No. 669 to amend Title 7 (Animals) of the Morro Bay Municipal Code
• Authorization for Morro Bay Maritime Museum to use a $5,000 grant for paving the Kid’s Cove area
• Letter of support for Assembly Bill 303 (Battery Energy Safety and Accountability Act)

City Council Special Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will hold a special meeting to consider adopting Resolution No. 05-25, which approves the city's 2025-2026 Legislative Advocacy Platform. The meeting will be held at Veterans Memorial Hall and includes opportunities for public comment.

• Consideration of Resolution No. 05-25 adopting the 2025-2026 Legislative Advocacy Platform
• Public comment period for agenda items
• Meeting at Veterans Memorial Hall, 209 Surf St.
• Meeting held via Zoom webinar and cable Channel 20

City Council Regular Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will consider two public‑hearing items: an appeal that overturns the Planning Commission’s denial of Conditional Use Permit CUP24‑04 and approves a revised redevelopment project for lease sites at 431, 451, and 495 Embarcadero Road, and an urgency ordinance (No. 668) that prohibits applications for grid‑scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) within city limits for an initial 45‑day period. The agenda also includes a consent item authorizing a letter to the San Luis Coastal Unified School District about the Morro Elementary School site, and a business item updating FY 2023‑25 City Council goals. The meeting will conclude with standard procedural items and public comment.

• 8a: Uphold appeal and approve revised redevelopment of lease sites at 431, 451, 495 Embarcadero Rd (CUP24‑04)
• 8b: Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 668 prohibiting BESS applications for 45 days (4/5 vote required)
• 7b: Authorize letter to San Luis Coastal Unified School District requesting a 120‑day hold on Morro Elementary site sale
• 9a: Receive progress report on FY 2023‑25 City Council goals and action items
• 7a: Approve minutes from the January 14, 2025 regular council meeting

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council held a closed‑session meeting and heard public comments about a potential redevelopment of 231 Atascadero Road. The Council met with a real‑property negotiator to discuss price and payment terms for 231 Atascadero Road and for the lease of the Estero Inn site (501 Embarcadero). A public‑employee employment item was also noted. The Council reconvened in open session and took no reportable action.

• Public comment on redevelopment interest for 231 Atascadero Road
• Negotiation conference on price and terms for 231 Atascadero Road
• Negotiation conference on lease of Estero Inn site (501 Embarcadero)
• Public employee employment item (city attorney)
• Reconvocation in open session with no reportable action

City Council Regular Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including adopting the 2025 meeting calendar and budget schedule. It will vote to approve the consolidation of Morro Bay transit services into the San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority. Additional resolutions will authorize an inmate work crew agreement with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and permit the Mayor to execute documents for the lease assignment of the Estero Inn property. The Council will also conduct interviews to fill upcoming advisory board vacancies.

• Approve Agreement for Consolidation of Morro Bay Transit Services into San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (Public Works Department)
• Adopt Resolution No. 01-25 establishing the 2025 City Council Meeting Calendar and Budget Development Schedule
• Adopt Resolution No. 02-25 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for inmate work crews
• Adopt Resolution No. 03-25 authorizing the Mayor to execute documents for the assignment and assumption of Lease Site 53-56/53W-56W (Estero Inn) and accept related deeds of trust
• Conduct interviews to fill vacancies on the Planning Commission, Public Works Advisory Board, Harbor Advisory Board, and Recreation & Parks Commission