City Council - June 03, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Michelle Shoresman will call the Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council to order.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Jan Marx will lead the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.a
HUNGER AWARENESS DAY PROCLAMATION
Vice Mayor Shoresman will present a proclamation declaring June 6th as "Hunger Awareness Day".
3.b
INTRODUCTION - MATTHEW PENNON, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION MANAGER Deputy City Manager Greg Hermann will introduce Matthew Pennon the new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager.
3.c
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Receive a brief report from City Manager Whitney McDonald.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Not to exceed 15 minutes. The Council welcomes your input. State law does not allow the Council to discuss or take action on issues not on the agenda, except that members of the Council or staff may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by persons exercising their public testimony rights (Gov. Code sec. 54954.2). Staff may be asked to follow up on such items.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Not to exceed 15 minutes. Matters appearing on the Consent Calendar are expected to be non-controversial and will be acted upon at one time. A member of the public may request the Council to pull an item for discussion. Pulled items shall be heard at the close of the Consent Agenda unless a majority of the Council chooses another time. The public may comment on any and all items on the Consent Agenda within the three-minute time limit.
Recommendation:
To approve Consent Calendar Items 5a to 5l.
5.a
WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Recommendation:
Waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances as appropriate.
5.b
MINUTES REVIEW - MAY 20, 2025 DRAFT COUNCIL MINUTES
1. May 20, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve the minutes of the City Council meeting held on May 20, 2025.
5.c
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1746 (2025 SERIES) AMENDING SECTION 17.86.080 OF TITLE 17 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY SPECIFIC LAND USE AND OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITY [CITYWIDE]
1. O-1746 2nd Reading - Clarifying Amendments to Cannabis Zoning Regulations.pdf
2. A - Ordinance No. 1746 (CODE-0051-2025).pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt Ordinance No. 1746 (2025 Series) entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving an amendment to Section 17.86.080 (“Cannabis”) of Title 17 (“Zoning”) of the Municipal Code to clarify specific land use and operational requirements for commercial cannabis activity.” The project is exempt from environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.
5.d
CONSIDERATION OF THE 2025-26 HUMAN SERVICES GRANT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Item 5d. Pennon and Vethavanam - Staff Agenda Correspondence.pdf
2. CONSIDERATION OF THE 2025-26 HUMAN SERVICES GRANT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS.pdf
3. A - 2025-26 Human Services Grant HRC Funding Recommendations.pdf
4. B - 05-07-2025 HRC Meeting Minutes.pdf
Recommendation:
As recommended by the Human Relations Commission, approve the 2025-26 Human Services Grant funding allocations in the amount of $150,000; and Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with each grant recipient.
5.e
2025-26 PROJECTS FUNDED BY SB1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
1. 2025-26 Projects Funded by SB1_The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.pdf
2. A - Draft Resolution - FY 25-26 Projects Funded by SB-1.pdf Recommendation:
Adopt a draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2025-26 funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.”
5.f
APPROVE A MILLS ACT HISTORICAL PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT FOR THE “VOLLMER HOUSE” AT 1116 PISMO STREET (HIST-0151-2025)
1. Historic Property Preservation Agreement (Mills Act Contract) - The Vollmer House, 1116 Pismo St (HIST-0151-2025).pdf
2. A - Draft Resolution approving a Mills Act Contract for 1116 Pismo Street.pdf
3. B - (Resolution Exhibit A) Draft Historic Property Preservation Agreement (HIST-0151-2025).pdf
4. C - Applicant Request Letter (HIST-0151-2025).pdf
5. D - Historic Resources Inventory (1116 Pismo).pdf
Recommendation:
As recommended by the Cultural Heritage Committee, adopt a Draft Resolution entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving a Historic Property Preservation Agreement between the City and the owners of the Vollmer House at 1116 Pismo Street (Application No. HIST-0151-2025)”
5.g
AUTHORIZE THE DISPOSAL OF WRECKED FLEET ASSET 1712
1. Authorization to Dispose of Wrecked Fleet Asset.pdf
2. A - Financial Management Manual Section 405.pdf
3. B - Financial Management Manual Section 480.pdf
4. C - Repair Quote.pdf
5. D - Suplimental Repair Documentation.pdf
Recommendation:
Authorize the Disposal of a Wrecked Fleet Asset No. 1712 in Accordance with Section 405-L of the City’s Financial Management Manual.
5.h
FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 2428 PHASE 3 – A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION AT 3000 CALLE MALVA
1. Tway, Munoz-Morris, and Mezzapesa - Staff Agenda Correspondence.pdf
2. CAR_Tract 2428 Phase 3 Acceptance.pdf
3. A - Draft Reso Adopt TR2428 Ph 3 Accept.pdf
4. B - Vicinity Map.pdf
5. C - Phasing Plan.pdf
6. D - Constituent Concerns and Responses.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, Accepting the Public Improvements, Certifying Completion of the Private Improvements, and Authorizing Release of the Securities for Tract 2428-Phase 3 (3000 Calle Malva)” accepting the public improvements, certifying the private improvements, and authorizing the release of securities for Tract 2428-Phase 3.
5.i
AUTHORIZE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH SAN LUIS OBISPO MUSEUM OF ART FOR 2025-2027
1. Avakian - Staff Agenda Correspondence.pdf
2. Authorize Community Partnership Agreement with San Luis Obispo Museum of Art for 2025-2027.pdf
3. A - DRAFT SLOMA Community Partnership Agreement July 2025.pdf
4. B - Signed SLOMA Community Partnership Agreement, 2021_23.pdf
5. C - Signed Community Partnership Agreement, 2023-2025.pdf
6. D - SLOMA proposal for partnership, May 2025.pdf
Recommendation:
Authorize the Mayor to execute a two-year Community Partnership Agreement with the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art for installation of several public art projects each year and as approved by the City Attorney.
5.j
AUTHORIZE SELF-INSURED RETENTION INCREASE WITHIN THE CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY’S GENERAL LIABILITY EXCESS PROTECTION PROGRAM
1. Authorize Self-Insured Retention Increase within CJPIA's Liability Excess Protection Program.pdf
2. A - Draft Resolution authorizing a self-insured retention increase for the CJPIA General liability.pdf Recommendation:
Adopt a draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving an Increase to the Self-Insured Retention Limit within the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority's General Liability Excess Insurance Program.”
5.k
APPROVE THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT REPORTING AND TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE ELIGIBILITY POLICY IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
1. ACA Reporting and Temporary Employee Eligibility Policy.pdf
2. A - Draft Resolution Implementing the ACA Reporting and Temporary Employee Eligibility Policy.pdf
3. B - Draft Affordable Care Act Reporting and Temporary Employee Eligibility Policy.pdf Recommendation:
Adopt a draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, adopting the Affordable Care Act Reporting and Temporary Employee Eligibility Policy.” Authorize the City Manager to make future administrative changes to the policy as deemed necessary to remain compliant with Affordable Care Act.
5.l
AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER FUNDS FROM SEWER FUND COMPLETED PROJECTS AND AWARD THE FOOTHILL-SANTA ROSA SEWER PIPELINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT, SPECIFICATION NO. 2000096
1. Authorization to Award the Foothill-Santa Rosa Sewer Pipeline Replacement Project, Specification No. 2000096.pdf
2. A - Foothill-Santa Rosa Sewer Bid Results.pdf
Recommendation:
Authorize the transfer of $126,000 from Sewer Fund Completed Projects (602.9501.71501) to the Foothill-Santa Rosa Sewer Pipeline Replacement Project, Specification No. 2000096; and Award a Construction Contract to Souza Engineering Contracting, Inc in the amount of $598,591.00 for the Foothill-Santa Rosa Sewer Pipeline Replacement Project, Specification No. 2000096; and Authorize the Utilities Director to approve Contract Change Orders up to the available project budget and any amended budget subsequently approved by the City Manager up to $200,000.
6. PUBLIC HEARING AND BUSINESS ITEMS
6.a
INTRODUCE A DRAFT ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CALFIRE LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREA FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAPS AS REQUIRED BY GOVERNMENT CODE 51178
1. Introduce Ordinance - Adoption of Fire Hazard Severity Zone Mapping for Local Responsibility Area.pdf
2. A - Draft Ordinance adopting Designating the Fire Hazard Severity Zones as Identified by the State Fire Marshal .pdf
3. B - Exhibit 1 to Resolution - Local Responsibility Area map of Fire Hazard Severity Zones for City of SLO.pdf Recommendation:
Adopt an Ordinance entitled “An ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, designating the Fire Hazard Severity Zones as identified by the State Fire Marshal.”
7. LIAISON REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Not to exceed 15 minutes. Council Members report on subcommittee assignments, listed below, and other City activities. At this time, any Council Member or the City Manager may ask a question for clarification, make an announcement, or report briefly on their activities. In addition, subject to Council Policies and Procedures, they may provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information, request staff to report back to the Council at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter or take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. (Gov. Code Sec. 54954.2) Mayor
Stewart
Vice Mayor Shoresman
Council Member Boswell
Council Member Francis
Council Member Marx
SLO Council of Governments
Zone 9 Advisory Committee
Airport Land Use
Nacimiento Water Project
Air Pollution Control District
Regional Economic Action Coalition
Downtown Association Board
SLO Climate Coalition
Community Action Partnership
Integrated Waste Management Authority
CA Men’s Colony Advisory Committee
Homeless Services Oversight Committee
Local Agency Formation Commission
County Water Resources Advisory Committee
Performing Arts Center Commission
CP Campus Planning Committee
SLO Regional Transit Authority
Visit SLO County Advisory Committee
Central Coast Clean Energy
8. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on June 17, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
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