City Council Regular Meeting - January 27, 2026
1. ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
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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)
Public Comments:
3. Offshore Wind Energy
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4. Morro Elementary School
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5. Shared Fire Services
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4. RECOGNITION AND PRESENTATIONS
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4.a
SLO County Tobacco Control Coalition Presentation on Tobacco Waste in Morro Bay Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 4a Tobacco Waste Solutions Presentation.pdf
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.j as submitted.
6.a
Approval of Minutes
Public Comments:
(City Clerk)
Recommended Action
Approve as submitted.
1. December 9, 2025 - Regular Council Meeting
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCRM_Dec09_2025 - English.pdf
2. January 13, 2026 - Special Closed Session Meeting
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCCM_Jan13_2026 - English.pdf
3. January 13, 2026 - Regular Council Meeting
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCRM_Jan13_2026 - English.pdf
4. January 14, 2026 - Special City Council Meeting
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - City Council Special Meeting_Jan14_2026 - English.pdf
6.b
Approval of Proclamations
Public Comments:
(City Clerk)
Recommended Action
Approve as submitted
1. Proclamation recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6b Black History Proclamation_2026.pdf
6.c
Ordinance No. 674, amending Title 1 (General Provisions) of the Morro Bay Municipal Code to Increase the Dollar Amounts of Administrative Citations Imposed on Short-Term Rentals (STRs) that Pose a Threat to Health and Safety, in Accordance with State Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6c SR STR Fines Ord Adoption.pdf
2. 6c1 Ordinance No. 674 - SB 60 Fines for STR_RedLined.pdf
3. 6c2 Ordinance No. 674 - SB 60 Fines for STR_CLEAN.pdf Senate Bill 60
(Community Development)
Recommended Action
Adopt Ordinance No. 674: “Ordinance No. 674, amending Title 1 (General Provisions) of the Morro Bay Municipal Code to Increase the Dollar Amounts of Administrative Citations Imposed on Short-Term Rentals (STRs) that Pose a Threat to Health and Safety, In Accordance with State Senate Bill 60, and Finding the Action Not Subject to CEQA.”
6.d
Adoption of Ordinance No. 675 Establishing Local Campaign Finance Contribution Limits Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6d SR Adopt Campaign Contribution Limits Ordinance.pdf
2. 6d1 Ord 675 Establishing Campaign Contribution Limits.pdf (City Attorney)
Recommended Action
Adopt Ordinance No. 675, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Morro Bay, California, adding Chapter 2.50 to the Morro Bay Municipal Code Relating to Campaign Contribution Limits.”
6.e
Resolution of Intention to Renew the Morro Bay Tourism Business Improvement District (MBTBID) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6e SR Resolution of Intention to Renew MBTBID.pdf
2. 6e1 Attach 1 - MDP MBTBID 11-18-25.pdf
3. 6e2 Attach 2 - Reso 03-26 of Intention to renew MBTBID.pdf (City Manager/Visit Morro Bay)
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution No. 03-26 declaring the City’s intent to renew the MBTBID for a 10-year term.
6.f
Status Update and Reconfirm Emergency for Morro Creek Bank Stabilization Project Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6f SR Reconfirm Emergency for Morro Creek Bank Stabilization.pdf (Public Works Department)
Recommended Action
Receive and file status update and reconfirm the declaration of emergency for the Morro Creek Bank Stabilization Project by four fifths vote.
6.g
Request from County of San Luis Obispo for Support of Legislation Supporting Extended Operations of Diablo Canyon Power Plant and Restoration of Unitary Tax Treatment Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6g SR Letter of Support DCPP Extension_Unitary Tax.pdf
2. 6g1 Draft Letter.pdf
(City Manager)
Recommended Action
Consider authorizing the County of San Luis Obispo to include the City of Morro Bay as a supporter of the County’s request for legislation to authorize operations of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) for an additional 20 years, restore pre-decommissioning unitary tax treatment for the DCPP, and support the California Coastal Commission’s land conservation and public access plan for lands surrounding the DCPP.
6.h
Notice of Completion for the 2024 Paving Project (Project No. 2024-ST04) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6h SR 2024 Paving Project Notice of Completion.pdf
2. 6h2 Notice of Completion.pdf
3. 6h1 Final Report.pdf
(Public Works Department)
Recommended Action
Accept the work as performed by Souza Construction Inc.; and Authorize the City Engineer to execute and record a Notice of Completion for the project.
6.i
Approval of License Agreement between the City of Morro Bay and PG&E for Continued Access and Use of PG&E Property for the Morro Bay Bike Park Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6i SR Bike Park Agreement.pdf
2. 6i1 License Agreement.pdf
(Public Works Department)
Recommended Action
Authorize the City Manager to execute a new License Agreement with PG&E allowing continued access and use of PG&E property for the existing Morro Bay Bike Park located on Little Morro Creek Road subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
6.j
Adopt Resolution No. 04-26 accepting the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025-2030 and approving Morro Bay Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex D Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6j SR LHMP Adoption.pdf
2. 6j1 FEMA Approval Letter 12-29-2025.pdf
3. 6j2 Reso 04-26 Adopting Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025.pdf
4. 6j3 Attach 1 to Reso 04-26 - Annex D City of Morro Bay.pdf (Fire Department)
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution No. 04-26 approving the 2025 San Luis Obispo County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and City of Morro Bay Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Annex D.
7. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Public Comments:
7.a
Introduce and First Reading of Municipal Ordinance for Establishing Local Business Regulations for Massage Establishments and Technicians Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 7a SR - Massage Ordinance.pdf
2. 7a1 Ord 676 Massage Ordinance_Draft.pdf
(Police Department/City Attorney)
Recommended Action
Introduce for first reading by title only with further reading waived, Ordinance No. 676, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Morro Bay, California Adding Chapter 5.65 to Title 5 of the Morro Bay Municipal Code Regulating Massage Establishments and Professionals.”
8. BUSINESS ITEMS
Public Comments:
8.a
Review Harbor Advisory Board Recommendations for Launch Ramp Paid Parking Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 8a SR Automobile Paid Parking at Launch Ramp.pdf
(Harbor Department)
Recommended Action
Receive staff report and recommendations from the Harbor Advisory Board (HAB) and approve issuance of one annual single stall pass per Commercial Fishing boat launch slip and permitted liveaboard vessel at no cost for the first year, and Authorize staff to reduce the single stall annual pass fee from $175 to $83 for FY 2026/27 with approval of the FY 2026/27 Master Fee Schedule to be reviewed by Council in April 2026.
9. COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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10. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
The next
Regular Meeting
will be held on February 10, 2026.
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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