City Council Regular Meeting - October 14, 2025
1. ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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3. REPORTS
Public Comments:
3.a
Closed Session Report
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3.b
Mayor and Councilmembers' Reports, Announcements and Presentations Public Comments:
3.c
City Manager Reports, Announcements and Presentations
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3.d
Subcommittee Reports - Verbal Update of Current Subcommittee Activities Public Comments:
1. Water Reclamation Facility & Morro Bay / Cayucos Sanitary District JPA Public Comments:
2. Morro Bay Power Plant (Vistra)
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3. Offshore Wind Energy
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4. Morro Elementary School
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4. RECOGNITION AND PRESENTATIONS
Public Comments:
None.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comments:
Members of the audience wishing to address the Council on City business matters not on the agenda may do so at this time. For those desiring to speak on items on the agenda, but unable to stay for the item, may also address the Council at this time.
Public comment is an opportunity for members of the public to provide input to the governing body. To increase the effectiveness of the Public Comment Period, the City respectfully requests the following guidelines and expectations be followed:
Those desiring to speak are asked to complete a speaker slip, which are located at the entrance, and submit it to the City Clerk. However, speaker slips are not required to provide public comment.
When recognized by the Mayor, please come forward to the podium to speak. Though not required, it is helpful if you state your name, city of residence and whether you represent a business or group. Unless otherwise established by the Mayor, comments are to be limited to three minutes.
All remarks should be addressed to Council, as a whole, and not to any individual member thereof.
The Council respectfully requests that you refrain from making slanderous, profane or personal remarks against any elected official, commission and/or staff.
Please refrain from public displays or outbursts such as unsolicited applause, comments or cheering.
Any disruptive activities that substantially interfere with the ability of the City Council to carry out its meeting will not be permitted and offenders will be requested to leave the meeting.
Your participation in City Council meetings is welcome and your courtesy will be appreciated.
The Council in turn agrees to abide by its best practices of civility and civil discourse according to Resolution No. 07-19.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Public Comments:
Unless an item is pulled for separate action by the City Council, the following actions are approved without discussion. The public will also be provided an opportunity to comment on consent agenda items.
Recommended Action
Approve Consent Agenda items 6.a through 6.g as submitted.
6.a
Approval of Minutes
Public Comments:
(City Clerk)
Recommended Action
Approve as submitted.
1. September 23, 2025 - Regular Council Meeting
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCRM_Sep23_2025 - English.pdf
2. September 23, 2025 - Special Closed Session Meeting
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCCM_Sep23_2025 - English.pdf
3. September 23, 2025 - Special Meeting
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - City Council Special Meeting_Sep23_2025 - English.pdf
6.b
Approval of Proclamations
Public Comments:
(City Clerk)
Recommended Action
Approve as submitted.
1. Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6b Domestic Violence Action Month Proclamation 2025.pdf
6.c
Type 3 Fire Engine Vehicle Replacement
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6c SR Type 3 Engine Purchase Request.pdf
2. 6c1 South Coast Fire Equipment Proposal.pdf
(Fire Department)
Recommended Action
Authorize the Fire Chief to sign a purchase agreement in the amount of $669,101.49 for a Pierce Type 3 Wildland Fire Engine to replace Engine 5371 through South Coast Fire Equipment using a Sourcewell Cooperative purchasing agreement.
6.d
Adoption of Resolution No. 52-25 Authorizing the City of Morro Bay to Enter into a Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange Grant Contract and Related Budget Amendment Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6d SR SAVE Grant C25S0605.pdf
2. 6d1 Reso 52-25 SAVE Grant.pdf
3. 6d2 SAVE 2025 Grant unsigned.pdf
(Harbor Department)
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution No. 52-25 authorizing the Harbor Business Manager to execute and act as the City’s agent for the attached FY 2025-26 Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange Grant (SAVE) Agreement #C25S0605 with the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) for $15,750.00 for funding to remove abandoned/surrendered vessels and hazards to navigation, and authorizing the related budget amendment.
6.e
Adoption of Resolution No. 53-25 Authorizing the City of Morro Bay to Enter Into a Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Boating Safety and Enforcement Equipment Grant Contract and Related Budget Amendment Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6e SR DBW BSE Grant Outdrive Replacement.pdf
2. 6e1 Reso 53-25 DBW BSE Grant Outdrives.pdf
3. 6e2 Morro Bay Grant Agreement No. C25L0604.pdf
(Harbor Department)
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution No. 53-25, authorizing the Harbor Business Manger to execute and act as the City’s agent for the attached FY 2025-26 Boating Safety and Enforcement Equipment Grant (BSEE) Agreement # C25L0604 with the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) in the amount of $32,689.96 to purchase two replacement transom assemblies and two outdrives, and authorizing the related budget amendment.
6.f
Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for ABC License - 640 Quintana Road, Morro Bay Cigarettes, Inc.
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6f SR - Morro Bay Cigarettes LLC Determination of PCN.pdf
2. 6f1 Draft Letter from Chief Watkins - Morro Bay Cigarettes Alcohol Letter.pdf (Community Development Department)
Recommended Action
Do not make findings to support the Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity (PCN) that would allow the sales of alcohol with use of a Type 21 – General license for Morro Bay Cigarettes, Inc. at 640 Quintana Road.
6.g
Letter of Interest from LOCSD regarding shared fire protection and emergency medical services Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6g SR Response to LOCSD request.pdf
2. 6g1 Letter of Interest from Los Osos CSD.pdf
(Fire Department)
Recommended Action
Authorize City staff to prepare a response to the letter of interest exploring shared fire and EMS services.
7. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Public Comments:
None.
8. BUSINESS ITEMS
Public Comments:
8.a
Advisory Board Interviews and Citizens Oversight/Finance Advisory Committee Appointment Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 8a SR Advisory Board Interviews.pdf
2. 8a1 Applications_Redacted.pdf
(City Clerk)
Recommended Action
Conduct interviews and make an appointment to fill an unscheduled vacancy on the Citizens Oversight/Finance Advisory Committee (“CFAC”) and extend the term end date to January 31, 2028.
8.b
Adopt Resolution No. 54-25 revising the City of Morro Bay Community Grant Policy Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 8b SR Community Grant Policy Review.pdf
2. 8b1 Reso 54-25 Community Grant Policy.pdf
3. 8b2 Reso 54-25 Exhibit A Community Grant Policy.pdf
4. 8b3 Reso 54-25 Attachment 1 to Exhibit A Community Grant Application.pdf
5. 8b4 Reso 54-25 Attachment 2 to Exhibit A Community Grant Scoring Rubric.pdf
6. 8b5 Reso 54-25 Attachment 3 to Exhibit A Community Grant Agreement.pdf
7. 8b6 Reso 54-25 Attachment 4 to Exhibit A Annual Report Form.pdf
8. 8b6.1 Reso 54-25 Attachment 4 pg 2 Community Grant Year End Expense Report.pdf (Interim City Manager/Finance Department)
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution No. 54-25 amending the City of Morro Bay’s Community Grants Policy and provide direction on the preferred application review process for the current fiscal year and provide direction regarding priorities and approval procedures for the FY 2025-26 Community Grant Awards.
8.c
Short-Term Rental Ordinance Implementation - Quarterly Update Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 8c STR Update to Council Staff Report_October 2025.pdf
2. 8c1 Current Vacation Rental Status Map - 175 Buffer_Closed STRs.pdf
3. 8c2 Current Vacation Rental Map - Clean Version.pdf
(Community Development Department)
Recommended Action
Receive and file a quarterly update on the Community Development Department’s progress in implementing the City’s Short-term Rental Ordinance and provide staff direction as necessary.
8.d
Discussion and Request for Direction Regarding Potential to Establish Local Campaign Finance Contribution Limits Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 8d SR - Campaign Contribution Limits Discussion.pdf
(City Attorney/City Clerk)
Recommended Action
Discuss and give direction to staff regarding the potential development and adoption of an Ordinance establishing local campaign finance contribution limits.
9. COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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10. ADJOURNMENT
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The next
Regular Meeting
will be held on October 28, 2025.
This agenda is subject to amendment up to 72 hours prior to the date and time set for the meeting. Please refer to the agenda posted at City Hall, 595 Harbor Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442 for any revisions or call the Clerk's office at (805) 772-6205 for further information.
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