Morro Bay, CA

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.

Harbor Advisory Board

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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)

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.

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

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Planning Commission

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Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee

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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)

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.

Public Works Advisory Board

La agenda proporcionada contiene solo texto de procedimiento estándar y texto de interfaz de software. No hay elementos de discusión específicos ni decisiones listadas para esta reunión.

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de Morro Bay llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre un Permiso de Desarrollo Costero y un Permiso de Revisión de Diseño para demoler una vivienda unifamiliar existente de un piso y construir una nueva vivienda de dos pisos con una Unidad de Vivienda Accesoria Junior en 200 Kern Avenue.

• Audiencia pública sobre demolición y nueva construcción en 200 Kern Avenue
• Revisión de nueva vivienda unifamiliar de 4,837 pies cuadrados con JADU de 192 pies cuadrados
• Aprobación condicional recomendada por el personal
• Aprobación de las actas de la Comisión de Planificación del 5 de mayo de 2026
• Tarifa de apelación de $336 para proyectos fuera del Área de Apelación Costera

The Planning Commission approved a coastal development permit and design review for demolishing an existing single-story home at 200 Kern Avenue and constructing a new two-story 4,837-square-foot home with a garage and a 192-square-foot JADU. The approval included a deferral of frontage improvements (curb, gutter, sidewalk). Two commissioners recused themselves, and the vote was 3-0.

• Approved CDP26-007 and DR25-007 for 200 Kern Ave (3-0, 2 recused)
• Approved deferral of frontage improvements for 200 Kern Ave
• Approved May 5, 2026 regular meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council Closed Session Meeting

El Concejo Municipal sostendrá una sesión cerrada para negociar el precio y los términos de la propiedad en 231 Atascadero Road. También discutirán un posible caso de litigio. Se recibirán comentarios públicos antes y después de la sesión cerrada.

• Negociación de propiedad en 231 Atascadero Road
• Exposición potencial a litigio (un caso)

The City Council met in closed session to discuss real property negotiations at 231 Atascadero Road and potential litigation. After reconvening in open session, the Council reported taking no reportable action as defined by the Brown Act. No substantive decisions were made.

City Council Regular Meeting

El Concejo Municipal adoptará los presupuestos operativos y de capital para el año fiscal 2026-27, establecerá el límite de asignaciones en $18,802,003 y volverá a adoptar la política de inversión. También escucharán una apelación de una aprobación de la Comisión de Planificación para nuevas viviendas de dos plantas en la estación de bomberos ubicada en 460 Bonita Street. Los artículos de consentimiento incluyen resoluciones electorales, actualizaciones del código de conflicto de intereses y un acuerdo operativo con Visit Morro Bay.

• Adopción de los presupuestos operativos y de capital para el año fiscal 2026-27
• Escuchar la apelación del permiso de desarrollo costero para las viviendas de la estación de bomberos en 460 Bonita St
• Resoluciones que convocan a elecciones municipales generales para el 3 de noviembre de 2026
• Aprobar el acuerdo operativo entre la Ciudad y Visit Morro Bay
• Actualizar el código de conflicto de intereses y designar funcionarios para capacitación en ética

The City Council adopted the FY 2026-27 operating and capital budgets and set the GANN appropriations limit. The Council also denied an appeal to block the construction of new fire station living quarters at 460 Bonita Street.

• Adopted FY 2026-27 Operating and Capital Budgets, moving Housing Element Update expense to General Fund (5-0)
• Set FY 2026-27 GANN Appropriations Limit at $18,802,003 (5-0)
• Denied appeal and upheld approval for new two-story fire station living quarters at 460 Bonita Street (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 29-26 calling for a general municipal election on November 3, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Operating Agreement between the City and Visit Morro Bay (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 27-26 updating the Conflict of Interest Code and Resolution No. 28-26 regarding ethics training (5-0)
• Readopted the City's Investment Policy (5-0)
• Approved May 12, 2026 meeting minutes and Juneteenth Day proclamation (5-0)

Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee

El Waterfront Master Plan Advisory Committee recibirá los resultados del Workshop #13 y proporcionará una dirección inicial sobre una alternativa preferida para el plan. También votarán para aprobar las actas de la reunión especial del 7 de mayo de 2026. Se invita a comentarios públicos sobre todos los puntos del orden del día.

• Aprobar actas de la reunión especial del 7 de mayo de 2026
• Recibir resultados del Workshop #13 y proporcionar dirección inicial sobre la alternativa preferida para el Waterfront Master Plan

The committee reviewed workshop results and gave initial direction on a preferred alternative for the Waterfront Master Plan. They directed staff to exclude a hotel and sports field expansion in one area, maintain RV camping with glamping, and add a survey question about a potential community pool and sports complex at the former concrete plant site. They also formed subcommittees to study circulation, parking, and other topics. No final decisions were made; the plan remains in development.

• Approved May 7, 2026 special meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Directed staff: no hotel, no sports field expansion in Area B2; maintain RV camping and establish glamping with range of uses
• Directed staff to add survey question on potential uses at former concrete plant site, including community pool and sports complex
• Motioned to exclude resort-style hotel in Focus Area 2; include wetlands with trails, marine science institute, possibly cultural institute
• Supported expanded Maritime Museum at current location; not prioritize realignment; expand vessel-to-consumer sales
• Formed subcommittee on circulation, boat haul out, otter viewing, stormwater management, and stairs (Peck, Donnelly, Geraghty)
• Motioned to not touch stairs or move restroom in Focus Area 4; support small-scale development
• Formed subcommittee on parking and circulation (Peck, Hansson, Donnelly) for analysis over 4-6 weeks

Harbor Advisory Board

La agenda proporcionada contiene solo texto procedural estándar y de interfaz de software. No hay puntos de discusión específicos ni decisiones listadas para esta reunión.

Planning Commission

Esta agenda contiene solo trámites procedimentales y ningún elemento sustantivo para discusión o decisión.

City Council Regular Meeting

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una sesión de estudio de presupuesto sobre el presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 2026-27, enfrentando un déficit de $900,000 en el Fondo General y un déficit de $700,000 en la Medida Q/E. El concejo también considerará la asignación de 115 Unidades de Equivalencia de Agua para desarrollo residencial y comercial, y votará sobre la unión a un pacto regional de falta de vivienda y vivienda asequible.

• Déficit del Fondo General de $900,000; déficit de la Medida Q/E de $700,000
• Asignación de 115 Unidades de Equivalencia de Agua (WEUs) para el año fiscal 2026/27 (50 residenciales, 65 comerciales)
• Adopción de la resolución que aprueba el SLO Countywide Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact
• Proclamación declarando junio de 2026 como el Mes del Orgullo
• Discusión de recursos para el desarrollo económico

The City Council approved the allocation of water equivalency units for residential and commercial development. The Council also adopted a regional homelessness and affordable housing compact. No formal action was taken regarding the draft proposed budget or economic development resources.

• Allocated 115 Water Equivalency Units (WEUs) for FY 2026/27: 50 for residential and 65 for commercial (5-0)
• Approved San Luis Obispo Countywide Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact (5-0)
• Approved April 21, 2026 and May 12, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved proclamation declaring June 2026 as Pride Month (5-0)

Recreation and Parks Commission

La Comisión de Recreación y Parques discutirá actualizaciones sobre proyectos de parques y evaluará varios programas recreativos, incluyendo un encuentro festivo, actividades acuáticas, baloncesto juvenil, sóftbol para adultos y una serie de patinaje. La agenda también incluye elementos de consentimiento rutinarios como actas de reuniones e informes de participación, así como una solicitud para excusar la ausencia de un comisionado.

• Solicitud de ausencia justificada para la comisionada Megan Fazio para la reunión del 21 de mayo
• Actualización sobre proyectos de parques (sin montos en dólares ni proyectos específicos nombrados)
• Evaluaciones de programas para el Encuentro Festivo de marzo de 2026, Actividades Acuáticas (ago–dic 2025), Baloncesto Juvenil de Estero Bay, Kickball Social Coed de Primavera, Sóftbol Adulto Coed de Primavera, Serie de Patinaje Monster de Central Coast
• Agenda de consentimiento: aprobación de las actas del 19 de marzo de 2026; informe de estado; informes de participación para actividades acuáticas, clases, instalaciones, adultos mayores, deportes, jóvenes

Public Works Advisory Board

La Junta Asesora de Obras Públicas recomendará al Concejo Municipal la asignación de 115 Unidades de Equivalencia de Agua (WEU, por sus siglas en inglés) para el Año Fiscal 2026/27: 50 para desarrollo residencial y 65 para desarrollo comercial. También recibirán actualizaciones sobre el Plan de Manejo de la Cuenca de Morro Creek y el informe trimestral de la Planta de Recuperación de Agua. La junta aprobará las actas y las ausencias justificadas de dos miembros.

• Recomendar la asignación de 115 WEU (30 SFR, 20 MFR, 65 comerciales) para el AF 2026/27
• Recibir actualización sobre el Plan de Manejo de la Cuenca de Morro Creek
• Recibir y archivar el informe trimestral de la WRF para enero-marzo de 2026
• Aprobar las actas de las reuniones del 21 de enero y 18 de febrero de 2026
• Aprobar las ausencias justificadas de los miembros de la junta Dahlgren y Nava

Planning Commission

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Citizens Oversight - Finance Advisory Committee

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