City Council Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026
1. ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
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2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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3. REPORTS
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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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5. Shared Fire Services
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4. RECOGNITION AND PRESENTATIONS
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4.a
Emergency Medical Services Week Proclamation
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4.b
National Boating Safety Week Proclamation
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4.c
National Police Week and National Peace Officers Memorial Day Proclamation Public Comments:
4.d
Public Works Week Proclamation
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4.e
Presentation Recognizing Morro Bay Police Department Volunteers for their support of Grizzly Youth Academy Family Day Public Comments:
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.i as submitted.
6.a
Approval of Minutes
Public Comments:
(City Clerk)
Recommended Action
Approve as submitted.
1. April 28, 2026 - Regular Council Meeting
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CCRM_Apr28_2026 - English.pdf
6.b
Approval of Proclamations
Public Comments:
(City Clerk)
Recommended Action
Approve as submitted.
1. Proclamation declaring the week of May 17-23, 2026 as "Emergency Medical Services Week" Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6b1 EMS Week proclamation 2026.pdf
2. Proclamation declaring the week of May 16-22, 2026 as "National Safe Boating Week" Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6b2 Safe Boating - Proclamation 2026.pdf
3. Proclamation acknowledging "National Police Week" and declaring May 15, 2026 as "National Peace Officers Memorial Day" Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6b3 National Police Week National Peace Officers Memorial Day 2025.pdf
4. Proclamation declaring the week of May 17-23, 2026 as "National Public Works Week" Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6b4 National Public Works Week Proclamation 2026.pdf
5. Proclamation proclaiming May as "National Foster Care Month" Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6b5 National Foster Care Month 2026.pdf
6.c
Third Quarter Investment Report (period ending March 31, 2026) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6c SR FY2025-26 Q3 Investment Report.pdf
2. 6c1 FY 2025-26_Q3 Investment Report.pdf
(Finance Director)
Recommended Action
Receive the attached Third Quarter Investment Report (period ending March 31, 2026) for FY 2025-26.
6.d
Adopt a Resolution of Intention to Annex Lots 1 through 5 of Tract 2859 (APN 065-386-015) into the Cloisters Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District (LLMAD) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6d SR - Annex Tract 2859 into Cloisters LLMAD.pdf
2. 6d1 Reso 21-26 Annex Tract 2859 into Cloisters LLMAD.pdf
3. 6d2 Owner Consent to Annexation.pdf
4. 6d3 Prop. 218 Ballot and Notice.pdf
(Public Works Department)
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution No. 21-26 declaring the intent to annex Lots 1 through 5 of Tract 2859 (APN 065-386-015) into the Cloisters Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District (LLMAD).
6.e
Adoption of Resolution No. 22-26 Approving the Engineer's Report and Declaring the Intent to Levy the Annual Assessment for the Cloisters Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District (LLMAD) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6e SR - Approve Engineers Report (Cloisters).pdf
2. 6e1 Reso 22-26 Cloisters Engineering Report.pdf
3. 6e2 Cloisters Engineer's Report - 2027.pdf
(Public Works Department)
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution No. 22-26 declaring the intent to levy the annual assessment for the maintenance of the Cloisters Park and Open Space for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 and approving the Engineer’s Report.
6.f
Adoption of Resolution No. 23-26 Approving the Engineer's Report and Declaring the Intent to Levy the Annual Assessment for the North Point Natural Area Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Assessment District Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6f SR Approve Engineers Report (North Point).pdf
2. 6f1 Reso 23-26 North Point Engineers Report.pdf
3. 6f2 North Point Engineer's Report 2027.pdf
(Public Works Department)
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution No. 23-26 approving the Engineer’s Report and declaring the intent to levy the annual assessment for maintenance of the North Point Natural Area for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27.
6.g
Quarterly Update on the Status of City Council 2025-2027 Goals Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6g SR City Goals Update.pdf
2. 6g1 Goal Status Worksheet 5-7-26.pdf
(City Manager Update)
Recommended Action
Receive an update from staff on the City’s progress on City goals established in March 2025.
6.h
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Morro Bay and the Morro Bay Commercial Fishermen's Organization (MBCFO) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6h SR MBCFO MOU with CMB.pdf
2. 6h1 Reso 24-26 Approving MOU with MBCFO.pdf
3. 6h2 MOU with MBCFO for Fish Dock Repairs. Signed.pdf (Harbor Department)
Recommended Action
Adopt Resolution No. 24-26, approving the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) between the City and MBCFO for the Harbor Commercial Fishing Dock Repair Project. The MOU will establish the requirement by MBCFO for the use of $800,000 toward the Harbor Commercial Fishing Dock Repair Project and by the City to dedicate the lease site solely to commercial fishing industry use for a period of thirty (30) years.
6.i
Review and Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter response to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Regarding proposed changes to the State Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6i CFGC Request for Inclusion in MPA Petition Process_2026.pdf
2. 6i1 MPA Reg Petitions Web Index_050126.pdf
(Mayor/Harbor Department)
Recommended Action
Review and comment on a draft letter response to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife regarding proposed changes to the State Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
7. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Public Comments:
None.
8. BUSINESS ITEMS
Public Comments:
8.a
Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Cannon Corporation for Design of Phase 1 and Environmental Permitting for all Phases of the North Morro Bay Water Improvements Project Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 8a SR Cannon - NMB Design.pdf
2. 8a1 Cannon - North Morro Bay Water Improvements Contract.pdf (Public Works Department)
Recommended Action
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Cannon Corporation to provide design and engineering services during construction for Phase 1 of the North Morro Bay Water Improvements Project (Project), and environmental review and permitting for all phases of the Project, in an amount not-to-exceed $525,492.00, and authorize the City Manager to execute amendments if necessary not to exceed $52,549.00 for contingencies.
8.b
Review of Current Council Sub-committees, Scope of Work, and Consider Discontinuing Subcommittees that have Achieved their Intended purposes Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 8b SR Review of Council Subcommittees.pdf
(City Manager)
Recommended Action
Review the list of Council Sub-Committees, scope of work (purpose, parameters and duration), and either confirm the current scope of work, update the scope of work or discontinue Sub-Committees that have achieved their intended purpose. Recommended to review each Sub-Committee and take action as desired to continue, update or disband.
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 May 26, 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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