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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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.

Opportunity Morro Bay – Serious about the Next 50 Years Power Plan Site Redevelopment 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

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.

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.