City Council Regular Meeting - August 25, 2026
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
Public Comments:
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:
1. Water Reclamation Facility & Morro Bay / Cayucos Sanitary District JPA Public Comments:
2. Morro Bay Power Plant (Vistra)
Public Comments:
3. Morro Elementary School
Public Comments:
4. RECOGNITION AND PRESENTATIONS
Public Comments:
4.a
Hunger Action Month Proclamation
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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.f as submitted.
6.a
Approval of Proclamations
Public Comments:
(City Clerk)
Recommended Action
Approve as submitted.
1. Proclamation declaring September 2026 to be "Hunger Action Month" Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6a September Hunger Action Month Proclamation - Morro Bay.pdf
6.b
Water Reclamation Facility Project WRF Quarterly Report Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6b SR WRF Quarterly Report Q4 FY25-26.pdf
2. 6b WRF Q4 Report FY25-26 April-June.pdf
(Public Works Department)
Recommended Action
Receive and file the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Quarterly Report for April – June for the Water Reclamation Facility Program (WRF Program).
6.c
Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate at League of California Cities 2026 Annual Conference Business Meeting and provide direction as necessary Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6c SR LOCC Voting Delegate 2026.pdf
2. 6c1 2026-Cal-Cities-Resolution-Packet.pdf
(City Clerk)
Recommended Action
Select the voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates for the upcoming business meeting to be held at the League of California Cities Annual Conference from City attendees Mayor Wixom, Council Member Landrum, and City Manager Craig; and Authorize the City Clerk to complete the League of California Cities’ online submission form attesting that council action was taken and affirming the selection of the voting delegate(s).
6.d
Quarterly Update on the Status on City Council 2025-2027 Goals Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6d SR City Goals Update.pdf
2. 6d1 Goal Status Worksheet 8-25-26.pdf
(City Manager)
Recommended Action
Receive an update from staff on the City’s progress on City goals established in March 2025.
6.e
Easement Agreement and Deed Between Morro Bay Power Company LLC and the City of Morro Bay for the Recycled Water Facilities Infrastructure Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6e SR RWF Easement Swap.pdf
2. 6e1 Agreement - Vistra Dynegy Morro Bay_ 2026-08-18 No.2 w-Deed.pdf
3. 6e2 Deed Easement - 2026-08-03 Vistra (w Exhibits).pdf (City Attorney)
Recommended Action
Approve the easement agreement and deed (Agreement) between Morro Bay Power Company LLC and the City of Morro Bay necessary for the implementation of the Recycled Water Project, in substantially the form attached, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney as to form and legal effect.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and related documents and make any non-substantive amendments consistent with the terms approved by Council, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney as to form and legal effect.
6.f
GSI Extraction Well Project Agreement Amendment No. 1
Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 6f SR GSI Ex Well Amend 1.pdf
2. 6f1 GSI Amendment No. 1 - Extraction Well.pdf
3. 6f2 GSI Extraction Well Amended Scope of Work.pdf
(Public Works Department)
Recommended Action
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 with GSI Water Solutions (GSI) to extend the term of the agreement and increase contract budget in the amount of $53,188.00 for additional hydrogeologic support services on the Morro Basin Wellfield Rehabilitation Project.
7. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Public Comments:
None.
8. BUSINESS ITEMS
Public Comments:
8.a
Acceptance of the Morro Elementary School Site Due Diligence Report; Determination Regarding the City's Intent to Purchase the Property; and Direction to Staff Regarding Close of Escrow Attachments
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Public Comments
1. 8a SR Morro Elementary Due Diligence Report.pdf
(City Manager)
Recommended Action
Receive and accept the Morro Elementary School Site Due Diligence Report; and Make a determination, pursuant to Section 1.5 of the Purchase and Sale Agreement, whether to find the Property suitable for City purposes and confirm the City’s intent to purchase the Property and proceed through the due diligence period; and Based on the determination, provide direction to staff on next steps.
Proceed to close of escrow and return to the City Council in October with the final terms of the purchase, including the potential for seller financing, or Inform the School District that the Council has determined that the site is not suitable for its purposes.
9. COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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10. ADJOURNMENT
Public Comments:
The next
Regular Meeting
will be held on September 8, 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.
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection upon request by calling the City Clerk's office at (805) 772-6205.
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