CITY OF MORRO BAY
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 5:30 P.m. - 6:30 P.m.

Veterans Memorial Hall

209 Surf St., Morro Bay, CA

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1.

ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER

2.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3.

REPORTS

3.a

Closed Session Report

3.b

Mayor and Councilmembers' Reports, Announcements and Presentations

3.c

City Manager Reports, Announcements and Presentations

3.d

Subcommittee Reports - Verbal Update of Current Subcommittee Activities

1.

Water Reclamation Facility & Morro Bay / Cayucos Sanitary District JPA

2.

Morro Bay Power Plant (Vistra)

3.

Offshore Wind Energy

4.

Morro Elementary School

4.

RECOGNITION AND PRESENTATIONS

None.

5.

PUBLIC COMMENT

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

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.

6.a

Approval of Minutes

(City Clerk)

• Recommended Action

  Approve as submitted.

1.

October 14, 2025 - Regular Council Meeting

2.

October 21, 2025 - Special Joint Council and CFAC Meeting

3.

October 28, 2025 - Special Closed Session Meeting

6.b

Consideration of forming Council Sub-committee regarding Examining the feasibility of shared Fire and EMS services with LOCSD titled the "Shared Fire Services subcommittee"

(Fire Department)

• Recommended Action

  As requested during the approval of Item 6h at the October 14, 2025 Regular Meeting, consider the establishment of a Council sub-committee regarding the Letter of Interest received from the Los Osos CSD regarding examining the feasibility of shared Fire and EMS services.  If a sub-committee is established, pursuant to Council Policies Section 3.13, a defined purpose, parameters, and anticipated duration of the sub-committee should be established. 

6.c

Approval of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Year-End Budget Adjustments

(Finance Department)

• Recommended Action

  Adopt Resolution No. 57-25 approving FY 2024-25 Year-End Budget Adjustments.

6.d

First Quarter Investment Report (period ending September 30, 2025) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26

(Finance Department)

• Recommended Action

  Receive the attached First Quarter Investment Report (period ending September 30, 2025) for FY 2025-26.

6.e

Authorize a Professional Services Agreement with Pavement Engineering, Inc. for Pavement Evaluation and Design Services for the 2026 Pavement Rehabilitation Project

(Public Works Department)

• Recommended Action

  Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Pavement Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $343,334.00 for Pavement Evaluation and Design Services for the 2026 Pavement Rehabilitation Project.

6.f

Adopt Resolution Nos. 55-25 and 56-25 for Grant Applications for Potential Rancho Colina Utilities Consolidation

(Public Works Department)

• Recommended Action

  Adopt Resolution Nos. 55-25 and 56-25 for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Grant Applications for the Rancho Colina Consolidation Evaluation Projects. These resolutions only modify previously approved City Council Resolution Nos. 51-23 and 52-23.

6.g

Ordinance No. 673, repealing and reenacting multiple chapters of Title 14 (Buildings and Construction) of the MBMC to incorporate the 2025 California Building Standards Code, including the 2025 Wildland-Urban Interface Code and related local amendments,

including the addition of spark arrestors on outdoor fire pits and the prohibition of fireworks

(Community Development Department)

• Recommended Action

  Adopt Ordinance No. 673: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Morro Bay, California, repealing, amending and reenacting Chapters 14.01 – 14.12 of Title 14 (Buildings and Construction) of the Morro Bay Municipal Code, thereby adopting by reference and amending the 2025 California Building Code (Volumes 1 and 2), Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Historical Building, Fire, Existing Building, Green Building, Administrative, and Reference Standards Codes, the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code, the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Building Code, and the 2025 Wildland-Urban Interface Code.”

6.h

Approval of Contract with San Luis Obispo County for Animal Care and Control Services for FY 2025/26 through FY 2029/30 and adoption of Resolution No. 58-25 Authorizing the Related Budget Amendment

(Police Department)

• Recommended Action

  Authorize the City Manager to execute a five-year contract with the County of San Luis Obispo, for the continued provision of Animal Care and Control Services from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2030 and adopt Resolution No. 58-25 amending the Operating Budget to the full contract amount for FY 2025/26. 

7.

PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS

7.a

Review and Adopt Draft Funding Recommendations for the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

(Community Development Department)

• Recommended Action

  Conduct a public hearing to review and adopt Resolution No. 59-25 approving draft funding recommendations for the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and forward recommendations to the San Luis Obispo (SLO) County Board of Supervisors for inclusion with the other draft funding requests from the Urban County Consortium. The funding recommendation is for two of the three applications received, both from Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. (CAPSLO) for a total estimated funding allocation of $64,262. Additionally, staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to make pro rata adjustments to the allocation based on the final funding amount from SLO County based on the approval of the Federal budget and HUD’s final grant amount to the County.

8.

BUSINESS ITEMS

8.a

Reinstate of an Assistant City Manager to Prioritize and Manage Economic Development Efforts and Other Duties

(Interim City Manager)

• Recommended Action

  Approve the reinstatement of an Assistant City Manager position in the City of Morro Bay, with the position focusing on economic development activities as well as number of other duties and provide staff direction as necessary.

8.b

Declaration of Emergency and Authorize Actions required for the Morro Creek Stabilization Project

(Public Works Department)

• Recommended Action

  Authorize the following actions related to the Morro Creek Bank Stabilization Project:

  1. Adopt a Resolution, by not less than four-fifths affirmative vote, confirming an emergency exists and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and award an emergency public works contract for the project in an amount not to exceed $500,000;
  2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve construction contingency amounts up to a total of $150,000;
  3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to approve a professional services agreements for design and engineering during construction services for an amount not to exceed $250,000; and
  4. Find that the project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, pursuant to Section 15269(b) – Emergency Projects.

8.c

Discussion of Potential Ordinance Framework for Establishing Local Business Regulations for Massage Establishments and Technicians

(Police Department / City Attorney)

• Recommended Action

  Discuss and give direction to staff regarding the potential adoption of an Ordinance establishing local business regulations specific to massage establishments and technicians.

9.

COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

10.

ADJOURNMENT

The November 25, 2025 Regular Meeting has been canceled.  The next Regular Meeting will be held on December 9, 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 [phone] 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 [phone].

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