City Council Regular Meeting - February 10, 2026
1. ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments:
Mayor Pro Tem Eckles established a quorum and called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m.
Mayor Wixom participated via teleconference while traveling to Washington D.C. on City business.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Public Comments:
3. REPORTS
Public Comments:
3.a
Closed Session Report
Public Comments:
City Attorney Stack announced the Council met in closed session to discuss two real property negotiation matters: the former Morro Elementary property and former wastewater treatment plant. No reportable action was taken on either item under the Brown Act.
3.b
Mayor and Councilmembers' Reports, Announcements and Presentations Public Comments:
3.c
City Manager Reports, Announcements and Presentations
Public Comments:
3.d
Subcommittee Reports - Verbal Update of Current Subcommittee Activities Public Comments:
None.
1. Water Reclamation Facility & Morro Bay / Cayucos Sanitary District JPA Public Comments:
2. Morro Bay Power Plant (Vistra)
Public Comments:
3. Offshore Wind Energy
Public Comments:
4. Morro Elementary School
Public Comments:
5. Shared Fire Services
Public Comments:
4. RECOGNITION AND PRESENTATIONS
Public Comments:
4.a
Del Mar Elementary Student Presentation - "Project Rock Solid Community" Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 4a Del Mar Elementary Student Presentation.pdf
4.b
Measure Q-E Report by CFAC Chair Stephen Peck
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 4b Council Report and Narrative 2026.pdf
2. 4b.1 CFAC Measure Q-E Presentation.pdf
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comments:
Mayor Pro Tem Eckles opened public comment.
Susan Stewart, on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, announced the first Breakfast on the Bay of 2026 to be held February 18th from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Ray Riordan, Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce Board Member, announced the return of the Avocado Margarita Festival, tentatively scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd.
Linda Winters, Morro Bay, provided a Monday night dinner update and called attention to the tremendous value of community volunteers.
Rebecca Frimmer, Morro Bay, echoed her son's safety concerns at the intersection of Elena Street and Greenwood and requested the City consider stop signs going east and west.
Betty Winholtz, Morro Bay, reflected on Mr. Peck's report, noting Measure Q funds were not intended for salaries and the allocation resolution passed during COVID in 2021 received little public input. She objected to mingling of funds and urged the Council to agendize further discussion on this issue.
Margaret Carman, Morro Bay, offered suggestions for promoting the upcoming Waterfront Master Plan Workshop and asked that one be held on a weekend.
Melissa Karas, By the Sea Productions, invited all to the first show of the season, The Last Romance, February 13-15. Visit www.bytheseaproductions.org
to purchase tickets.
Judy Setting, Morro Bay, was impressed by the Del Mar Elementary presentation and announced Cayucos Community Church is hosting a dinner at the Cayucos Veterans Hall on Monday, February 16th.
End of public comment.
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.
Mayor Pro Tem Eckles opened public comment for items on the Consent Agenda:
Betty Winholtz, Morro Bay, requested a correction to the minutes presented as Item 6.a.2, offered an alternative approach to the Morro Creek stabilization project, and regarding Item 6.f, noted the Recreation & Parks Commission requested two revisions to its By-Laws. Lastly, she requested an overhead projector and a reasonable amount of time for public comment on each agenda item.
Margaret Carman, Morro Bay, spoke on behalf of another resident regarding Item 6.e., stating residents believe this should not be an emergency project as another alternative is available.
End of public comment.
Council Member Luffee pulled Item 6.c. Council Member Landrum pulled Item 6.f.
Motion by
Council Member Eckles
Seconded by
Council Member Luffee
Approve Consent Items 6.a, 6.b, 6.d and 6.e as submitted.
Ayes (5)
Mayor Wixom, Council Member Edwards, Council Member Landrum, Council Member Luffee, and Council Member Eckles CARRIED (5 to 0)
6.a
Approval of Minutes
Public Comments:
Approve as submitted.
1. January 27, 2026 - Regular Council Meeting
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCRM_Jan27_2026 - English.pdf
2. January 27, 2026 - Special Closed Session Meeting
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCCM_Jan27_2026 - English (v2 redline).pdf
6.b
Approval of Proclamations
Public Comments:
None.
6.c
Second Quarter Investment Report (period ending December 31, 2025) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6c SR FY2025-26 Q2 Investment Report.pdf
2. 6c1 FY 2025-26_Q2 Investment Report.pdf
At Council's request, City Manager Craig and Finance Director Conrad provided an overview of cash balances by fund.
Motion by
Council Member Luffee
Seconded by
Council Member Landrum
Receive the Second Quarter Investment Report (period ending December 31, 2025) for FY 2025-26.
Ayes (5)
Mayor Wixom, Council Member Eckles, Council Member Edwards, Council Member Landrum, and Council Member Luffee CARRIED (5 to 0)
6.d
Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 676 Establishing Local Business Regulations for Massage Establishments and Technicians Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6d SR - Massage Ordinance Second Reading.pdf
2. 6d1 Ord 676 Massage Ordinance - Redline as Introduced 1.26.25.pdf
3. 6d2 Ord 676 Massage Ordinance - CLEAN.pdf
Approve second reading and adoption of 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.”
6.e
Status Update, Reconfirm Emergency, and Approval of Temporary Construction easement for Morro Creek Bank Stabilization Project Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6e SR Reconfirm Emergency for Morro Creek Bank Stabilization.pdf
2. 6e1 Vistra Morro Bay TCE Easement.pdf
Receive and file status update and reconfirm the declaration of emergency for the Morro Creek Bank Stabilization Project by four fifths vote; and Approve the temporary construction easement associated with the Morro Creek Bank Stabilization Project; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the Temporary Construction Easement and related documents on behalf of the City.
6.f
Adoption of Proposed Changes to the Council Policies & Procedures Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6f SR Revise Council Policies and Procedures.pdf
2. 6f1 Reso 05-26 Amending and Readopting Council Policies and Procedures.pdf
3. 6f1.1 Council Policies Procedures Manual_2026 Redline Draft.pdf Staff responded to Council questions.
Motion by
Council Member Landrum
Seconded by
Council Member Luffee
Adopt Resolution No. 05-26 approving revisions to the Council Policies & Procedures (“Policies”) to reflect recent changes to The Brown Act established by Senate Bill 707.
Ayes (5)
Mayor Wixom, Council Member Eckles, Council Member Edwards, Council Member Landrum, and Council Member Luffee CARRIED (5 to 0)
7. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Public Comments:
None.
8. BUSINESS ITEMS
Public Comments:
None.
9. COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Public Comments:
None.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
The meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Dana Swanson, City Clerk