HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 13-26 Support of SLOCOG Draft Transportation Expenditure Plan - signedRESOLUTION NO. 13-26
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA
SUPPORTING THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION EXPENDITURE PLAN
AND IN SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED COUNTYWIDE 0.5% TRANSPORTATION SALES
TAX MEASURE BEING PLACED ON THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 BALLOT
T H E C I T Y C O U N C I L
City of Morro Bay, California
WHEREAS, the streets, roads, highways, transit systems, bicycle and pedestrian facilities
within the incorporated and unincorporated areas of San Luis Obispo County are of regional
concern and are essential to the safety, mobility, economic vitality, environmental sustainability,
and quality of life of residents, businesses, visitors, seniors, veterans, and persons with mobility
challenges; and
WHEREAS, existing federal, state, and local transportation revenues are insufficient to
adequately maintain, operate, and improve the County’s and Cities’ transportation system and
keeping roads and highways in good condition and enhancing mobility helps protect public safety;
and
WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments has developed a proposal for
a 0.5% sales tax measure to support transportation infrastructure and services, enabling the
County of San Luis Obispo to become a self-help county, increase access to federal and state
transportation funding, and strengthen local and regional investment in critical transportation
needs.
WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments Board has developed the San
Luis Obispo County Transportation Expenditure Plan pursuant to the authority of Public Utilities
Code Section 180206; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Expenditure Plan guides the investment of revenues
generated, provides for locally controlled funding for transportation repairs and improvements,
and requires strict fiscal accountability protections, including a Citizen’s Oversight Committee,
annual independent audits, and public disclosure of all spending; and
WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo County Transportation Expenditure Plan and Ordinance
was introduced by the governing body of the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments on
February 4, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the interests of San Luis Obispo County and its residents and businesses will
benefit by the implementation of a San Luis Obispo County Transportation Expenditure Plan
through a proposed new half-cent sales tax for transportation in San Luis Obispo County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay as
follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Morro Bay hereby approves the San Luis
Obispo County Transportation Expenditure Plan introduced by the San Luis Obispo
County Council of Governments on February 4, 2026.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Morro Bay recommends that the San Luis
Obispo County Board of Supervisors place the San Luis Obispo County Transportation
Expenditure Plan on the November 3, 2026 ballot together with a transportation sales tax
measure.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay at a regular meeting
thereof held on the 10th day of March 2026, on the following vote:
AYES: Wixom, Eckles, Edwards, Landrum, Luffee
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSE: None
_________________________________
CARLA WIXOM, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
DANA SWANSON, City Clerk
Carla Wixom (Mar 11, 2026 14:47:06 PDT)
Carla Wixom
Reso 13-26 Support of SLOCOG Draft
Transportation Expenditure Plan
Final Audit Report 2026-03-11
Created:2026-03-11
By:Heather Goodwin (hgoodwin@morrobayca.gov)
Status:Signed
Transaction ID:CBJCHBCAABAAJcmm5q4Ynim1GfQkckC7Ue6LzlK0_p-W
"Reso 13-26 Support of SLOCOG Draft Transportation Expendit
ure Plan" History
Document created by Heather Goodwin (hgoodwin@morrobayca.gov)
2026-03-11 - 7:43:16 PM GMT
Document emailed to cwixom@morrobayca.gov for signature
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Signer cwixom@morrobayca.gov entered name at signing as Carla Wixom
2026-03-11 - 9:47:04 PM GMT
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Document e-signed by Dana Swanson (dswanson@morrobayca.gov)
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Agreement completed.
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