Morro Bay, CA

Harbor Advisory Board

The Morro Bay Harbor Advisory Board meets Thursday, October 1, 2026, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Hall, 209 Surf St. The main business item is a proposal that vessels berthed, moored, or otherwise authorized to remain in Morro Bay Harbor carry minimum liability insurance; staff asks the board to comment and to have its City Council liaison bring the requirements to a future Council agenda. The board also receives updates from three ad-hoc committees (Clean Marina replacement program, Embarcadero loading zones, and grants) and a Harbor Department status report, and approves minutes from its August 6 and September 3, 2026 meetings.

• Proposed vessel liability insurance requirement for vessels in Morro Bay Harbor; staff recommends the board comment and advise its Council liaison to take it to City Council (item 7.d)
• Consent agenda: approve minutes of the August 6, 2026 and September 3, 2026 regular meetings, and receive and file the Harbor Department Status Report
• Ad-hoc committee updates: Clean Marina replacement program, loading zones in newly red-marked areas on the Embarcadero, and grants
• Future agenda items listed include a slip fee review (Council directed), research on vessel insurance requirements (Council directed), and fueling options in the harbor (Council directed)
• Next regular meeting scheduled for December 3, 2026

Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee

The supplied agenda text for the Morro Bay Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee meeting on 2026-10-01 contains only procedural and structural elements, with no substantive items listed. No decisions, discussions, or actions are described in the provided record. The document appears to be a template or incomplete capture, and no concrete agenda items can be reported.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent agenda items, and a discussion on the post-closing visioning and entitlement process for the former Morro Elementary School property at 1130/1330 Napa Avenue, including an update on a historic nomination. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, proclamations, and authorization for the city's voting delegate to support a League of California Cities resolution on local authority over housing and land use decisions.

• Discussion on visioning and entitlement process for former Morro Elementary School property (1130/1330 Napa Avenue)
• Authorization for voting delegate to vote in favor of League of California Cities resolution on local authority over housing and land use
• Approval of minutes from September 8, 2026 regular and closed session meetings
• Proclamations for Sea Otter Awareness Day and Day of Peace/Non-Violence Month

City Council Closed Session Meeting

This is a special closed session meeting of the Morro Bay City Council. The main item is a performance evaluation of the City Manager, conducted in closed session under Government Code Section 54957. The meeting includes public comment periods and a summary of closed session items read by the Mayor.

• Closed session evaluation of City Manager performance
• Public comment period for closed session items
• Mayor to read summary of closed session items

Recreation and Parks Commission

The Recreation and Parks Commission will review a staff report on City Park's current conditions, community input, and future priorities, and will offer recommendations to the City Council. The agenda also includes liaison updates and public comment periods.

• Discussion of City Park current conditions, community input, and future planning
• Waterfront Master Plan appointee update
• Senior liaison update

Public Works Advisory Board

The agenda for the Morro Bay Public Works Advisory Board meeting on 2026-09-16 contains only boilerplate formatting and no substantive items. There are no listed agenda topics, decisions, or discussions to report.

Planning Commission

The provided document contains only procedural metadata and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision. There are no project names, ordinances, or contracts listed in the record.

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will meet in closed session to conduct negotiations regarding real property. The council will also confer with legal counsel regarding one potential litigation matter.

• Negotiations for 1700 Embarcadero (Morro Dunes RV Park) regarding price and terms of payment
• Conference with legal counsel regarding one potential litigation case

City Council Regular Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council will review a proposed framework for the Tidelands Business License Program. They will also consider a resolution to support Paso Robles' bid for the San Luis Obispo County ambulance services contract.

• Review of Tidelands Business License Program framework
• Resolution 47-26 supporting Paso Robles' bid for county ambulance services
• Resolution 48-26 to adjust lease site maps at 495 Embarcadero Road
• National Estuary Program 'State of the Bay' presentation
• Fourth Quarter Investment Report for FY 2025-26

Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee

The agenda for the Morro Bay Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee meeting on September 3, 2026, contains only placeholder text and no substantive items. The document appears to be a template with no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed.

Harbor Advisory Board

The Harbor Advisory Board will receive updates from several ad-hoc committees regarding clean marina replacement, loading zones on the Embarcadero, and grant activities. The board will also review a status report on the North T-Pier Project and the implementation of Yardi Breeze lease management software.

• North T-Pier Project update
• Clean Marina Replacement Program committee update
• Embarcadero loading zones committee update
• Grant Ad-Hoc Committee update
• Implementation of Yardi Breeze Lease Management Software

Planning Commission

This agenda for the Morro Bay Planning Commission meeting on September 1, 2026, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The provided text includes placeholders for meeting details, history, and vote results but no actual content for residents to review.

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council is holding a special closed session meeting to discuss real estate negotiations for the Morro Dunes RV Park at 1700 Embarcadero, potential litigation, and a performance evaluation of the City Manager. Public comment is allowed before the closed session, and the Mayor will read a summary of the closed session items afterward.

• Closed session real property negotiation for 1700 Embarcadero (Morro Dunes RV Park) with negotiator Kathy Claasen
• Closed session discussion of potential litigation (one case) under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
• Closed session performance evaluation of City Manager John Craig

The City Council met in closed session to discuss real property negotiations for 1700 Embarcadero and conduct a performance evaluation of the City Manager. No reportable actions were taken by the Council during the meeting.

• Held negotiations regarding price and terms for 1700 Embarcadero
• Conducted City Manager performance evaluation
• Discussed potential litigation with legal counsel

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider accepting a due diligence report on the Morro Elementary School property and decide whether to proceed with purchasing it, potentially closing escrow in October. The consent agenda includes routine items such as approving a Hunger Action Month proclamation, receiving a water reclamation facility quarterly report, and authorizing a contract amendment for wellfield services.

• Decision on purchasing Morro Elementary School site based on due diligence report
• Easement agreement with Morro Bay Power Company LLC for recycled water infrastructure
• GSI Water Solutions contract amendment increase of $53,188 for hydrogeologic services
• Designation of voting delegate for League of California Cities conference
• Proclamation declaring September 2026 as Hunger Action Month

The City Council accepted a due diligence report and confirmed its intent to proceed with the purchase of the Morro Elementary School property. Staff were directed to move toward closing escrow and return to the Council in October with final purchase terms. The decision included a 4-1 vote.

• Confirmed intent to purchase Morro Elementary School site (4-1)
• Directed staff to proceed to close of escrow for school property
• Authorized $53,188 contract increase for GSI Water Solutions (5-0)
• Appointed Mayor Wixom as voting delegate for League of California Cities (5-0)
• Approved Hunger Action Month proclamation (5-0)
• Received and filed Water Reclamation Facility Quarterly Report (5-0)

Public Works Advisory Board

The Public Works Advisory Board will review intersection control evaluations for Elena Street at Greenwood Avenue and Main Street at Pacific Street, and provide input on staff's plan not to install stop signs. The board will also receive the Water Reclamation Facility quarterly report and consider recommending approval of an amendment to the GSI Water Solutions extraction well agreement.

• Intersection Control Evaluation for Elena Street at Greenwood Avenue
• Intersection Control Evaluation for Main Street at Pacific Street
• Water Reclamation Facility Q4 FY25-26 quarterly report
• GSI Water Solutions extraction well agreement amendment

City Council Special Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council is holding a special meeting to consider canceling the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election and instead appointing the nominated candidates to office. The recommended action is to adopt Resolution No. 46-26, which would make the appointments in lieu of holding the election. The meeting includes public comment opportunities.

• Consideration of cancellation of the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election
• Adoption of Resolution No. 46-26 appointing nominated candidates to office in lieu of holding the election
• Certification that there are not more candidates than offices to be elected in 2026

The City Council voted not to approve a resolution that would have appointed candidates to vacant offices instead of holding an election. This decision maintains the scheduled General Municipal Election for November 3, 2026.

• Rejected Resolution No. 46-26 to appoint candidates in lieu of an election (5-0)

Citizens Oversight - Finance Advisory Committee

The Citizens Oversight Committee, acting as the Finance Advisory Committee, will meet to select a vice chair, receive updates from subcommittees on revenue policy review and Measure Q/E accounting, and consider appointing a member to the Measure Q/E subcommittee. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Select vice chair
• Update on revenue policy review subcommittee
• Update on Measure Q/E accounting and reporting subcommittee
• Appoint member to Measure Q/E subcommittee
• Approve minutes from 02/17/2026 regular meeting

Planning Commission

The Morro Bay Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: an appeal of frontage improvement requirements for a home at 416 Main St, which staff recommends continuing to September 15, 2026, and a citywide zoning code amendment package that would permanently prohibit front-of-the-meter battery energy storage systems and adjust minimum residential density in commercial and mixed-use districts. The commission will also consider approving the June 17, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Appeal of frontage improvements for 958 sq-ft house and 719 sq-ft deck at 416 Main St (Minor Use Permit 25-03)
• Proposed permanent prohibition of Front of the Meter Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) citywide
• Amendment to minimum residential density requirements in Commercial and Mixed Use districts
• Zoning code amendments affect sections 17.08.020, 17.08.030, 17.09.020, 17.30.240, and 17.53.050
• Approval of June 17, 2026 regular meeting minutes

City Council Regular Meeting

The Morro Bay City Council is meeting to approve several consent agenda items, including a 40-year master lease with Bayside Landing, Inc. for harbor lease sites, a lease amendment for the Harbor Hut Restaurant, and authorization to apply for CalRecycle beverage container recycling grants. The council will also discuss the current conditions and future planning for Morro Bay City Park, and consider authorizing a letter of opposition to state marine protected area petitions.

• Adopt Resolution No. 43-26 approving a 40-year Master Lease Agreement with Bayside Landing, Inc. for Lease Sites 49-52/49W-52W at 431, 451, and 495 Embarcadero
• Adopt Resolution No. 44-26 approving a lease amendment for Lease Site 122-123/122W-123W (Harbor Hut Restaurant) at 1205 Embarcadero
• Adopt Resolution No. 45-26 authorizing application for CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling Grants
• Authorize letter of opposition to California Department of Fish and Wildlife regarding Marine Protected Area petitions 2023-19MPA, 2023-20MPA, and 2023-29MPA
• Discussion of Morro Bay City Park conditions, community input, and direction for near-term improvements and future planning

The City Council approved a 40-year master lease for Bayside Landing, Inc. and authorized a CalRecycle grant application. The Council also voted to oppose certain Marine Protected Area petitions and decided to leave a Public Works Advisory Board vacancy open.

• Approved July 28, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 43-26 for 40-year lease with Bayside Landing, Inc. (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 44-26 for lease amendment with THMT, Inc. (5-0)
• Authorized CalRecycle grant application and administration (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to submit letter opposing MPA petitions (5-0)
• Accepted withdrawal of Lyn Wickham from Public Works Advisory Board (5-0)
• Decided to leave Public Works Advisory Board seat vacant until next recruitment (5-0)

Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee

The Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee will meet to receive and file survey results and a preferred alternative for the Morro Bay waterfront plan. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the June 4, 2026 special meeting. This is a special meeting focused on planning discussions rather than formal decisions.

• Approve June 4, 2026 special meeting minutes
• Receive and file survey results for Waterfront Master Plan
• Review and provide direction on Preferred Alternative for waterfront plan
• Review attachments including staff report, survey summary, demand analysis memo, and Embarcadero Road cross sections

The Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee received and filed survey results and endorsed preferred alternatives for Character Areas, including extending the Harborwalk, continuing pedestrian amenities, and no reduction to parking. No changes were made to Areas 2, 5, or Tidelands, and the former concrete plant portion of Area 6 was designated for public recreation. Area 3 discussions were deferred to the October Design Guidelines discussion. The committee also approved the June 4, 2026 special meeting minutes.

• Approved June 4, 2026 special meeting minutes (6-0)
• Received and filed survey results (6-0)
• Endorsed preferred alternatives for Character Areas, including extending Harborwalk, pedestrian amenities, no parking reduction, no changes to Areas 2 and 5, no changes to Tidelands, and former concrete plant portion of Area 6 as public recreation (5-1)
• Deferred Area 3 discussions to October Design Guidelines discussion (5-1)

Harbor Advisory Board

The Harbor Advisory Board will receive presentations on the refurbishment of Harbor Patrol Vessel 3864 and Marine Protected Area petitions. The board will also receive activity updates from ad-hoc committees regarding grants, clean marina replacements, and Embarcadero loading zones.

• Presentation on Harbor Patrol Vessel 3864 refurbishment
• Information on Marine Protected Area petitions
• Update from the Replacement Program for Clean Marina Ad-Hoc Committee
• Update from the Loading Zones in the Newly Red-Marked Areas on the Embarcadero Ad-Hoc Committee
• Update from the Grant Ad-Hoc Committee

Planning Commission

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

City Council Closed Session Meeting

The City Council will meet in closed session to discuss price and payment terms for two property negotiations. The body will also consult with legal counsel regarding potential litigation and conduct a performance evaluation of the City Manager.

• Negotiations for Bayside Landing lease sites at 431, 451, and 495 Embarcadero Road
• Negotiations for 1700 Embarcadero, Morro Dunes RV Park
• Discussion of one potential case regarding significant exposure to litigation
• Discussion of one potential case regarding the initiation of litigation
• Performance evaluation of the City Manager

The Morro Bay City Council met in closed session on July 28, 2026, to discuss real property negotiations for lease sites at Bayside Landing and the Morro Dunes RV Park, potential litigation, and a performance evaluation of the City Manager. After reconvening in open session, the Council did not take any reportable action under the Brown Act. The meeting adjourned at 5:21 p.m.

• Held closed session discussions on lease negotiations for Bayside Landing (431, 451, 495 Embarcadero Road) and Morro Dunes RV Park (1700 Embarcadero).
• Discussed potential litigation and conducted a performance evaluation of the City Manager.
• Took no reportable action in open session.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several consent items including office leases and a harbor license. The body will also conduct interviews to fill vacancies on two advisory boards.

• Lease agreements for office space at 695 Harbor Street with Visit Morro Bay and the Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce
• 2-year temporary license agreement for Grassy Bar to dock a FLUPSY and work dock on the North T-Pier
• Cooperation Agreement with San Luis Obispo County for CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs (2027-2029)
• Appointments to the Citizens Oversight/Finance Advisory Committee and Public Works Advisory Board
• Proclamation declaring July 2026 'Parks Make Life Better' Month

The City Council approved a temporary license agreement for Grassy Bar Oyster Co. to dock a FLUPSY and work dock on the North T-Pier for two years, with electricity metering method left to the Harbor Department. The council also approved the consent agenda items 6.a through 6.d, including lease agreements for office space at 695 Harbor Street and cooperation agreements for CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs. Appointments were made to fill vacancies on the Citizens Oversight/Finance Advisory Committee (Tom Starnes) and Public Works Advisory Board (Lyn Wickham). No public hearings were held.

• Approved temporary license agreement for Grassy Bar FLUPSY on North T-Pier (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 6.a-6.d, including office leases and cooperation agreements (5-0)
• Appointed Tom Starnes to Citizens Oversight/Finance Advisory Committee (3-2)
• Appointed Lyn Wickham to Public Works Advisory Board (3-2)

Planning Commission

This meeting's agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive decisions, discussions, or public hearings. The Planning Commission is not scheduled to consider any rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes at this meeting.

• No substantive items listed

Recreation and Parks Commission

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

Planning Commission

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Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee

El documento proporcionado contiene solo texto estándar de software y no incluye temas de discusión ni decisiones específicas. Es una plantilla de agenda en blanco.

City Council Closed Session Meeting

El Concejo Municipal sostendrá una sesión cerrada para discutir negociaciones de arrendamiento en las ubicaciones 1205 Embarcadero (Harbor Hut) y 1001 Front Street (Giovanni's Fish Market). También realizarán una evaluación de desempeño del Administrador Municipal. Se aceptan comentarios públicos antes de la sesión cerrada.

• Conferencia con negociador de bienes raíces para los sitios de arrendamiento 122-123/122W-123W en 1205 Embarcadero (Harbor Hut)
• Conferencia con negociador de bienes raíces para los sitios de arrendamiento 102/102W y 105.1W/105.2W en 1001 Front Street (Giovanni's Fish Market)
• Evaluación de desempeño del empleado público del Administrador Municipal

The City Council met in closed session to discuss real property negotiations and a personnel evaluation. The Council reconvened in open session and reported that no reportable action was taken.

City Council Regular Meeting

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre la adopción de nuevas tarifas de impacto al desarrollo y los Planes de Gestión del Agua Urbana y de Contingencia por Escasez de Agua 2025. Un punto clave de negocios es autorizar al Administrador Municipal a cerrar la compra de la propiedad de la antigua planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales, de propiedad conjunta, del Distrito Sanitario de Cayucos. Los puntos de consentimiento incluyen aceptar una subvención policial, aprobar la financiación vial SB-1 y presentar avisos de finalización para proyectos de parques y riberas de arroyos.

• Autorizar la compra de la propiedad de la antigua PTAR (160/180 Atascadero Rd y 1700 Embarcadero) del Distrito Sanitario de Cayucos
• Adoptar la Resolución 38-26 que establece nuevas tarifas de impacto al desarrollo y el calendario maestro de tarifas para el FY 2026-27
• Audiencia pública sobre el Plan de Gestión del Agua Urbana 2025 y el Plan de Contingencia por Escasez de Agua
• Aceptar una subvención de $8,100 para la aplicación de la ley contra la conducción bajo los efectos del alcohol y la acreditación policial
• Aprobar la lista de proyectos de financiación SB-1 para la gestión de pavimento del FY 2026-27

The City Council adopted a new Master Fee Schedule for development impact fees and approved the purchase of the Cayucos Sanitary District's portion of a jointly owned wastewater treatment plant. The Council also approved the 2025 Urban Water Management and Water Shortage Contingency plans.

• Approved purchase of Cayucos Sanitary District's portion of wastewater plant property (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2026-27 Master Fee Schedule and Development Impact Fees (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Urban Water Management and Water Shortage Contingency plans (5-0)
• Approved $8,100 grant for police impaired-driving enforcement (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2026-27 SB-1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation project list (5-0)
• Annexed Lots 1-5 of Tract 2859 into Cloisters LLMAD (5-0)
• Approved annual assessment for North Point Natural Area LLMAD (5-0)
• Accepted completion of Coleman Park Phase 1 and Morro Creek Bank stabilization (5-0)