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City Of Morro Bay

595 Harbor Street
805-772-6200

Mission

The City of Morro Bay is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the quality of life. The City shall be committed to this purpose and will provide a level of municipal service and safety consistent with and responsive to the needs of the public.

Recent News

City Of Morro Bay : Manager Appoints Amy Watkins to Police Chief

Morro Bay, Calif. – City Manager Scott Collins has appointed Amy Watkins to serve as the City’s Police Chief. Chief Watkins had served as the interim Police Chief since December 31, 2022, following the retirement of former Police Chief…

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City Of Morro Bay News - Morro Bay Receives GFOA Recognition For Its Financial Budgeting And Reporting

MORRO BAY RECEIVES GFOA RECOGNITION FOR ITS FINANCIAL BUDGETING AND REPORTING The City of Morro Bay has been granted two significant awards for its transparency in financial budgeting and reporting. The Government Finance Officers Association of…

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City Of Morro Bay News You're Invited: Get An Inside Look At The New WaterResources Center On Thursday, February 23, 2023

You're Invited: Get an inside look at the new Water Resources Center on Thursday, Feb. 23! Visit informative booths and check out Public Works equipment and vehicles. Join City staff as they guide visitors around the facility. Attendees may sign…

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City Of Morro Bay News - City Manager Announces Departure to Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo

City Manager Announces Departure to Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo Morro Bay City Manager, Scott Collins, announced today that he will be leaving the City in early March 2023. Mr. Collins has accepted the position of Executive Director for…

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City Of Morro Bay : City Manager's Update - January 27, 2023

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Successful Water Injection Test Paves Way for Morro Bay Recycled Water

Morro Bay, CA – The City of Morro Bay recently completed a critical test for the recycled water component of its Water Reclamation Facility Program. With the recently completed construction of Injection Well No. 1, the City was able to perform…

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City of Morro Bay Road Repair Project Starts January 23, 2023

Due to storm delays, the start date for the Road Repair Project has been rescheduled to begin on Monday, January 23rd. Drivers are advised that temporary, short delays will occur on various Morro Bay streets due to the City’s Pavement…

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Shelter to Open in Morro Bay For Residents Displaced by Storms

On Friday, January 20, the American Red Cross in cooperation with the City of Morro Bay and the County of San Luis Obispo will be opening a shelter for residents who have been displaced due to the recent storms and flooding. The shelter will be…

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City Of Morro Bay - Dumpster and Sand Locations

The City has placed dumpsters and sand at multiple locations in the city for residents. Sand can be found at the City Library parking lot off of Shasta Avenue and at Cloister Park parking lot. Sandbags can be purchased at Miners or any other…

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SLO County Requesting Residents to Report Private Property Flood Damages

If your home or other private property was damaged in the major storm that hit Morro Bay on 1/9/2023, please report that to SLO County at www.recoverslo.org (through the form provided on the website). The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)…

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City To Receive $1.5 Million In Federal Funding For North T-Pier Project

President Biden signed into law the Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus bill late last week. Included in the bill is $1.5 million to support the City of Morro Bay's North T-Pier project. The T-pier supports commercial fishing, U.S. Coast Guard, Morro Bay…

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City Of Morro Bay : City Manager Appoints Ted Schiafone As New Harbor Director

Morro Bay City Manager, Scott Collins, announced today that he is appointing Ted Schiafone as the City’s new Harbor Director. Mr. Collins selected Ted following a comprehensive interview process that included interviews with community…

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City Of Morro Bay News City Manager Appoints Becka Kelly To Interim Harbor Director Role

City Manager Scott Collins named Rebecca (Becka) Kelly as interim Harbor Director upon Harbor Director Eric Endersby's retirement on December 23, 2022. Becka Kelly has been with the City of Morro Bay since 2006 when she joined the City as a Harbor…

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The City Of Morro Bay Is Accepting Applications For Various Advisory Body Positions

The City of Morro Bay is accepting applications to fill current and upcoming 2023 Advisory Body vacancies. Application and eligibility information is available on the City Clerk’s Advisory Body webpage or by contacting the City Clerk’s…

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City Of Morro Bay : City Manager Announces Amy Watkins To Serve As Interim Police Chief

City Manager Announces Amy Watkins To Serve As Interim Police Chief, Effective December 31, 2022 In anticipation of current Police Chief Jody Cox’s upcoming retirement on December 30, 2022, City Manager Scott Collins has appointed Amy…

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Morro Bay City Manager's Update - December 15, 2022

City Manager’s Update When new Morro Bay Mayor Carla Wixom and new City Councilmembers Zara Landrum and Cyndee Edwards were sworn into office on December 13, 2022, joining current members Laurel Barton and Jen Ford, they formed Morro…

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City Of Morro Bay News : Lighted Boat Parade Rescheduled to Saturday, December10th

Due to anticipated weather, wind, and the safety of our boaters and public, the Lighted Boat Parade has been rescheduled to Saturday, December 10th at 6:30 pm. If weather intervenes next Saturday, the lighted boat parade will be canceled until next…

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City Of Morro Bay : Final Pop-Up Clinics Of 2022 Offer Free Flu Shots And Covid-19 Boosters

The Public Health Department is hosting four more pop-up vaccine clinics across San Luis Obispo County to help protect residents from influenza and COVID-19. These events were originally scheduled to end in mid-November but have been extended to…

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City Of Morro Bay News : Accepting Applications forvarious Advisory Body Positions

The City of Morro Bay is accepting applications to fill current and upcoming 2023 Advisory Body vacancies. Application and eligibility information is available on the City Clerk’s Advisory Body webpage or by contacting the City Clerk’s…

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City Of Morro Bay Manager's Update - November 16, 2022

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City Of Morro Bay News - Learn About the City’s Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget

Learn about the City’s Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget The City’s is making key investments in services, infrastructure improvements and savings. For more information about the budget, please link to the budget homepage here:…

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City Of Morro Bay News - Come Celebrate Filipino American History Month

Come Celebrate Filipino American History Month on Oct. 22, 2022 at 11am at Coleman Beach The public is encouraged to attend a family fun and festive event on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022 at 11am at Coleman Beach, as the Central Coast Chapter of the…

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City Of Morro Bay Manager's Update - October 14, 2022

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Free Flu Shots And New COVID-19 Boosters Available At Pop-Up Clinics Countywide

The Public Health Department is hosting pop-up clinics across San Luis Obispo County throughout October to help protect residents from viruses likely to circulate widely in the community this winter: influenza and COVID-19. Additional…

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City Of Morro Bay News Morro Bay Fire Department Receives Federal Andregional Funding For Safety Equipment

Morro Bay, CA – The Morro Bay Fire Department recently received outside funding to help replace critical safety equipment. Through the American Rescue Plan Act, which provided funding to state and local governments, the Fire Department…

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City Wayfinding And Parking Signs Project Underway

The City is launching the Wayfinding sign project this week, concluding in early November 2022. The $200,000 project, funded through the economic development fund, will bring 40 – 50 new wayfinding and parking signs to town to help orient…

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City Morro Bay News Notice: Striping and pavement marking work at the MorroBay Roundabout September 21, 2022

Notice: Striping and pavement marking work at the Morro Bay Blvd. Roundabout is scheduled for Wednesday, September 21st early morning. Please drive with caution and observe traffic control in place. If you have any questions, please contact Dale…

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