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MINUTES - MORRO BAY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
February 10, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Hall
209 Surf St., Morro Bay, CA
Members Present: Mayor Carla Wixom
Council Member Jeff Eckles
Council Member Cyndee Edwards
Council Member Zara Landrum
Council Member Bill Luffee
Staff Present: City Manager John Craig
City Attorney Brian Stack
City Clerk Dana Swanson
Finance Director Emily Conrad
Public Works Director Greg Kwolek
Community Development Director Airlin Singewald
Police Chief Amy Watkins
Fire Chief Dan McCrain
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1. ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
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
3. REPORTS
3.a Closed Session Report
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
3.c City Manager Reports, Announcements and Presentations
3.d Subcommittee Reports - Verbal Update of Current Subcommittee Activities
None.
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1. Water Reclamation Facility & Morro Bay / Cayucos Sanitary District JPA
2. Morro Bay Power Plant (Vistra)
3. Offshore Wind Energy
4. Morro Elementary School
5. Shared Fire Services
4. RECOGNITION AND PRESENTATIONS
4.a Del Mar Elementary Student Presentation - "Project Rock Solid
Community"
4.b Measure Q-E Report by CFAC Chair Stephen Peck
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
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
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.
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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 Eckles, Council Member Edwards, Council
Member Landrum, and Council Member Luffee
CARRIED (5 to 0)
6.a Approval of Minutes
Approve as submitted.
1. January 27, 2026 - Regular Council Meeting
2. January 27, 2026 - Special Closed Session Meeting
6.b Approval of Proclamations
None.
6.c Second Quarter Investment Report (period ending December 31, 2025) for
Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26
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)
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6.d Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 676 Establishing Local
Business Regulations for Massage Establishments and Technicians
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
1. Receive and file status update and reconfirm the declaration of
emergency for the Morro Creek Bank Stabilization Project by four fifths
vote; and
2. Approve the temporary construction easement associated with the Morro
Creek Bank Stabilization Project; and
3. 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
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
None.
8. BUSINESS ITEMS
None.
9. COUNCIL DECLARATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Dana Swanson, City Clerk