HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 64-25 Authorizing Gull Removal - signedRESOLUTION NO. 64-25
A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF GULLS AT BAYSHORE VILLAGE HAVE
BECOME SO NUMEROUS OR DESTRUCTIVE AS TO CONSTITUTE A
MENACE AND DANGER TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY OR PROPERTY
AND FINDING BAYSHORE VILLAGE EXEMPT FROM MORRO BAY
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 7.08.015 AND AUTHORIZING THE
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION TO HAZE AND HARASS GULLS AND
REMOVE GULL NESTS AND TO CARRY OUT ADDLING OF
GULL EGGS ON THEIR PROPERTY
THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Morro Bay, California
WHEREAS, the Morro Bay Municipal Code Section 7.08.015 states that it is unlawful to
damage or destroy the nests or eggs of any wild birds, or harm wild birds, within the City unless
the City Council determines by resolution that the birds protected by the Ordinance have become
so numerous or destructive as to constitute a menace and danger to the public health, safety or
property; and
WHEREAS, in 2020, Council provided authorization to remove Gull nests from the roofs
of the condominium units at Bayshore Village and adopted Resolution No. 100-20 on November
17, 2020, finding the Gulls located within the Bayshore Village complex to be a public nuisance
and thereby allowing removal of the Gull nests for a period of five years, expiring on December
31, 2025; and
WHEREAS in November of 2025, the City received a request from Bayshore Village
Homeowner’s Association requesting that the Gulls located within their complex be declared a
public nuisance and requesting an exemption to Morro Bay Municipal Code section 7.08.015 be
granted by City Council allow hazing and harassment of gulls, removal of Gull nests and the
ability to carry out addling of Gull eggs; and
WHEREAS, on December 9, 2025 the public was given the opportunity to appear and
provide comment on the item; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has duly considered all evidence and determined that the
presence of Gulls and their nests at Bayshore Village development are hazardous, unsafe,
unsightly, unsanitary and constitute a nuisance detrimental to the public health, safety, and
welfare and the property of others.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay:
Section 1. Findings. The City Council determines consistent with the requirements of Morro
Bay Municipal Code section 7.08.015 that the Gulls and their nests located at the Bayshore Village
in Morro Bay, CA have become so numerous or destructive as to constitute a menace and danger
to the public health, safety or property, and the City Council therefore provides for the remedies
contained herein which are determined to be appropriate under the circumstances as presented
to Council.
Section 2. Exemption Granted. The City Council hereby conditionally grants the Bayshore
Village Homeowners Association an exemption from the Morro Bay Municipal Code section
7.08.015 and allows them to haze and harass Gulls, to remove Gull nests from their roofs, and to
carry out addling of Gull eggs in a safe and humane manner, for a period of 5-years terminating
on December 31, 2030; provided that the exemption applies only to Morro Bay Municipal Code
Section 7.08.015 and does not relieve the Bayshore Village Homeowner’s Association from
complying with all other local, state and federal laws.
Section 3. Action. The City Council does hereby condition the foregoing authorization for
Bayshore Village to haze and harass Gulls, to remove Gull nests from their roofs, and to carry out
addling of Gull eggs as follows:
A. Prior to hazing or harassing Gulls or removing any Gull nests, or addling Gull eggs, the
Bayshore Village Homeowner’s Association shall provide evidence satisfactory to the
City’s Community Development Director that the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife has
reissued/extended the Gull predation permit and to each calendar year thereafter while
that grant is in effect.
B. The foregoing grant is effective only through December 31, 2030.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay, at a regular meeting
thereof held on this 9th day of December 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Wixom, Eckles, Edwards, Luffee
NOES: Landrum
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSE: None
CARLA WIXOM, Mayor
ATTEST
DANA SWANSON, City Clerk
Carla Wixom (Dec 10, 2025 18:57:16 PST)
Carla Wixom
Dana Swanson (Dec 11, 2025 07:35:17 PST)
Dana Swanson
Reso 64-25 Authorizing Gull Removal
Final Audit Report 2025-12-11
Created:2025-12-11
By:Heather Goodwin (hgoodwin@morrobayca.gov)
Status:Signed
Transaction ID:CBJCHBCAABAAhptqigdwTLAWvOlcuT_d4NpyQwt2ayxI
"Reso 64-25 Authorizing Gull Removal" History
Document created by Heather Goodwin (hgoodwin@morrobayca.gov)
2025-12-11 - 0:37:48 AM GMT
Document emailed to cwixom@morrobayca.gov for signature
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Signer cwixom@morrobayca.gov entered name at signing as Carla Wixom
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Document e-signed by Dana Swanson (dswanson@morrobayca.gov)
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Agreement completed.
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