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Morro Bay public meetings in 2024

42 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 19, 2024 · 5:30 PM

City Council Special Meeting

Council to terminate BWS attorney contract, consider interim attorney

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

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✓ Decided: Council terminates BWS contract, hires interim city attorney

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

Veterans Memorial Hall
Mon Dec 16, 2024 · 9:00 AM

City Council Closed Session Meeting

Council to discuss property lease negotiations and City Attorney personnel matters

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

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✓ Decided: Council holds closed session; no reportable action taken

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

City Hall Conference Room
Tue Dec 10, 2024 · 5:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council to consider $1.38 million in flood and storm drain grants

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

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Edwards as Mayor Pro Tempore for 2025

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

Veterans Memorial Hall
Tue Dec 10, 2024 · 4:00 PM

City Council Special Meeting

City Council adopts Measure A-24 and declares election results

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

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✓ Decided: Council certifies election results and adopts Measure A-24

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

Veterans Memorial Hall
Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 3:30 PM

City Council Closed Session Meeting

City Council to discuss potential litigation in closed session

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

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City Hall Conference Room
Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 5:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

Morro Bay Council to decide on City Attorney services contract

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

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Veterans Memorial Hall
Tue Oct 22, 2024 · 5:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council to extend PG&E parking‑lot agreement for PSPS resource center through 2027

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

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Veterans Memorial Hall
Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 5:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council adopts FY 2024‑25 community grant awards

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

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Veterans Memorial Hall
Tue Sep 24, 2024 · 4:00 PM

City Council Closed Session Meeting

Council to discuss lease terms for The Libertine Pub at 801 Embarcadero

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

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✓ Decided: Council holds closed session on Libertine Pub lease, no action

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

City Hall Conference Room
Tue Sep 24, 2024 · 5:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council will approve offshore wind sub‑recipient agreement with San Luis Obispo County

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

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Veterans Memorial Hall
Tue Sep 10, 2024 · 5:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council considers consolidating Morro Bay Transit into regional authority

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

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✓ Decided: Council approves consolidating Morro Bay Transit into regional RTA

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

Veterans Memorial Hall
Tue Sep 10, 2024 · 3:00 PM

City Council Closed Session Meeting

City Council holds closed‑session talks on multiple property sales

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

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City Hall Conference Room
Tue Aug 27, 2024 · 5:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

Council to award $4.38 million contract for 2024 Pavement Rehabilitation

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

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Veterans Memorial Hall
Tue Aug 13, 2024 · 5:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

Council to approve major revision of the Libertine Brewing site permit at 801 Embarcadero.

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

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Veterans Memorial Hall
Tue Aug 13, 2024 · 4:00 PM

City Council Closed Session Meeting

City Council to discuss real property negotiations with Cayucos Sanitary District

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

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City Hall Conference Room
Tue Jul 23, 2024 · 4:00 PM

City Council Closed Session Meeting

Council negotiates lease terms for 1287 Embarcadero property

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

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City Hall Conference Room
Tue Jul 23, 2024 · 5:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

City Manager contract amendment and Downtown Design District update

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

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Veterans Memorial Hall
Wed Jul 10, 2024 · 3:00 PM

City Council Closed Session Meeting

City Council to negotiate Community Benefits Agreement for 1290 Embarcadero

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

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City Hall Conference Room
Tue Jun 25, 2024 · 5:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

Morro Bay Council to adopt FY 2024-25 budget and set November election procedures

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

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Veterans Memorial Hall
Tue Jun 25, 2024 · 3:00 PM

City Council Closed Session Meeting

Morro Bay City Council holds closed session for labor and personnel matters

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

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City Hall Conference Room
Tue Jun 11, 2024 · 5:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

Morro Bay Council to consider water reclamation and extraction well contracts

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

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Veterans Memorial Hall
Tue Jun 11, 2024 · 3:00 PM

City Council Closed Session Meeting

Morro Bay City Council to discuss labor negotiations and property leases

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

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City Hall Conference Room
Tue May 28, 2024 · 3:00 PM

City Council Special Meeting

Council reviews draft budget for 2024-25 fiscal year

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

Veterans Memorial Hall
Tue May 28, 2024 · 5:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

Morro Bay Council to allocate water units and approve clean energy grant

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

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Veterans Memorial Hall
Thu May 23, 2024 · 3:00 PM

City Council Closed Session Meeting

City Council to hold closed session for labor negotiations

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

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City Hall Conference Room
Tue May 14, 2024 · 3:00 PM

City Council Closed Session Meeting

Council to discuss property sale and evaluate city attorney in closed session

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

City Hall Conference Room
Tue May 14, 2024 · 5:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

Council to vote on $287K seawall inspection, water tank repairs, and Chamber lease

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

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Veterans Memorial Hall
Tue May 7, 2024 · 3:00 PM

City Council Closed Session Meeting

City Council to hold closed session on labor negotiations and litigation

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

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City Hall Conference Room
Tue Apr 23, 2024 · 3:00 PM

City Council Closed Session Meeting

City Council to discuss labor negotiations and evaluate city attorney in closed session

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

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City Hall Conference Room
Tue Apr 23, 2024 · 5:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council to discuss new master fee schedule and electronic campaign filing

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

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Veterans Memorial Hall
Tue Apr 9, 2024 · 5:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

Council to close out Water Resources Center contracts with $880,000 amendment

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

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Veterans Memorial Hall
Tue Apr 9, 2024 · 4:00 PM

City Council Closed Session Meeting

City Council to discuss real property negotiations for Embarcadero and Market Street

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

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City Hall Conference Room
Tue Mar 26, 2024 · 3:00 PM

City Council Closed Session Meeting

City Council to hold closed session on litigation and City Manager evaluation

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

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City Hall Conference Room
Tue Mar 12, 2024 · 5:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council to consider Finance Director position and harbor lease

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

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Veterans Memorial Hall
Tue Mar 12, 2024 · 3:00 PM

City Council Closed Session Meeting

City Council to discuss lease for Crill's Saltwater Taffy site

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

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City Hall Conference Room
Tue Feb 27, 2024 · 5:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council to review 2024 CDBG funding and midyear budget updates

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

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Veterans Memorial Hall
Tue Feb 27, 2024 · 3:00 PM

City Council Closed Session Meeting

No substantive items listed for Morro Bay City Council Closed Session

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City Hall Conference Room
Tue Feb 13, 2024 · 5:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

Council to vote on $25,000 loan for HASLO affordable housing project

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

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Veterans Memorial Hall
Tue Jan 23, 2024 · 5:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

Council considers redevelopment of Libertine Brewing site at 801 Embarcadero

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

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Veterans Memorial Hall
Tue Jan 23, 2024 · 3:30 PM

Special Joint Council CFAC Meeting

Agenda contains only procedural boilerplate

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Veterans Memorial Hall
Tue Jan 9, 2024 · 3:00 PM

City Council Closed Session Meeting

No substantive items on this meeting agenda

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City Hall Conference Room
Tue Jan 9, 2024 · 5:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

Council to finalize camping and vehicle habitation bans

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

Veterans Memorial Hall