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1 Opportunity Morro Bay Coastal Revitalization for Residents, Visitors and the Environment 1

2 Opportunity Morro Bay – Serious about the Next 50 Years General Plan / Local Coastal Plan 2 Current GP is 27 years old... LCP – last updated in 1983... 2-year full re-write is underway. GP Advisory Committee providing crucial public input City has budgeted $800K for rewrite City Staff working closely with CCC staff A foundation for change... Morro Bay – New GP/LCP - Updating now over 2 years

3 Opportunity Morro Bay – Serious about the Next 50 Years WWTP Managed Retreat 3 WRF WWTP Current Status Million gallons of treated water dumped into the ocean every day. WWTP in flood / tsunami prone area 26 acres of prime beachfront committed to industrial use Future New WRF will open in February 2021 Reclaim million gallons/day of water for highest / best use Reclaim 26 ocean-front acres for visitors and residents WRF

4 Opportunity Morro Bay – Serious about the Next 50 Years Atascadero Road Revitalization 4 Former WWTP is Future Visitor Serving Recreation Area 26 acres Ready for revitalization in 2021 Beachfront Adjacent to Lila Keiser Park and new MBHS Community Pool New Morro Creek pedestrian / bike bridge - links the site to the Embarcadero

5 Opportunity Morro Bay – Serious about the Next 50 Years Embarcadero Aquarium Site 5 The Past 50-years old Wonderful Family Legacy Major future concerns The Future Partnership with CCA and Cal Poly Council Approved Proposal in Jan $8-10M New Facility Visitors, School Groups, Events

6 Centennial Parkway Opportunity Morro Bay – Serious about the Next 50 Years Coastal Walking Experience Possible Sidewalk Widening Along the Embarcadero Considering redesign of Centennial Parkway to Link Embarcadero with Downtown

7 Centennial Parkway Recently Acquired by the City of Morro Bay Morro Bay – Serious about the Next 50 Years Enhancing Coastal Access Possible redesign to improve access (parking structure), opportunities (hospitality), and improve views.

8 Opportunity Morro Bay – Serious about the Next 50 Years Power Plan Site Redevelopment 8 110 acres of potential Prime bay front and ocean front site No more fossil-fuel power generation on the beach Under active consideration for demolition, remediation and complete redevelopment Start of a new era for Morro Bay

9 Opportunity Morro Bay – Serious about the Next 50 Years Amgen Tour of California 9 Morro Bay is the starting city for Stage #4 in May. Welcoming visitors and biking enthusiasts from around the world. 1.5 Million people will see Morro Bay Expect 3-5,000 new visitors.

10 Opportunity Morro Bay – Serious about the Next 50 Years Conclusion 10 Is that a rising sun or setting sun over Morro Bay? It’s a rising sun... The City looks forward to a strong partnership with CCC for appropriate reuse & revitalization of the coast.


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