City Council - February 03, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Erica A. Stewart 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
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Mayor Stewart will present a proclamation declaring February 2026 as Black History Month.
3.b
INTRODUCTIONS - POLICE DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES DEPARTMENT Police Chief Rick Scott will introduce Aaron Schafer, Deputy Police Chief.
Public Works & Utilities Director Aaron Floyd will introduce Madeline Kascinta, Assistant Public Works Director and Shawna Scott, Assistant Utilities Director.
3.c
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Receive a brief report from City Manager Whitney McDonald.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
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
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 5h.
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 - JANUARY 20, 2026 COUNCIL MINUTES
1. January 20, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes - Draft.pdf Recommendation:
Approve the minutes of the City Council meeting held on January 20, 2026.
5.c
AMEND THE COUNCIL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL AND THE ADVISORY BODY HANDBOOK TO ADJUST THE ANNUAL ADVISORY BODY RECRUITMENT PROCESS
1. Amendment to Council Policies and Procedures - Annual Advisory Body Recruitment.pdf
2. A - Draft Resolution amending the Council Polices and Procedures Manual.pdf
3. B - Draft Resolution amending the Advisory Body Handbook.pdf Recommendation:
Adopt a draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending its Council Policies and Procedures Manual,” to account for the change in time of annual recruitment for City Advisory Bodies; and Adopt a draft Resolution entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending the Advisory Body Handbook to adjust the annual recruitment, oaths of office, and election of chair and vice chair deadlines”; and Extend the Advisory Body Members’ terms and the elected Chair/Vice Chair terms that expire on March 31, 2026, to expire on June 30, 2026.
5.d
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT WITH SMART SHARE HOUSING SOLUTIONS
1. Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Exclsuive Negotiating Agreeement with Smart Share Housing Solutions.pdf
2. A - Draft Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Exclusive Negotiating Agreement.pdf
3. B - Smare Share Letter to SLO City Council - Janunary 6 2026.pdf Recommendation:
Approve the draft Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Smart Share Housing Solutions, in a final form satisfactory to the City Attorney.
5.e
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENT FOR AN UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
1. Advisory Body Appointment for an Unscheduled Vacancy on the Human Relations Commission.pdf Recommendation:
Confirm the appointment of Jennifer Chassman Browne
to the Human Relations Commission (HRC) for the remainder of the vacated term expiring June 30, 2026, and a consecutive 4-year term expiring June 30, 2030.
5.f
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT TECH CLEAN CALIFORNIA QUICKSTART GRANT TO SUPPORT LOCAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY RETROFITS IN MOBILE AND MANUFACTURED HOMES
1. Item 5f. Hermann and Read - Staff Agenda Correspondence.pdf
2. TECH QSG.pdf
3. A - Draft TECH QSG Agreement.pdf
4. B - Draft CAPSLO Community Partnership Agreement.pdf
5. C - Draft Diversity Coalition Partnership Agreement.pdf
6. D - Draft SLO Climate Coalition Partnership Agreement.pdf Recommendation:
Accept the TECH Clean California QuickStart Award; and
Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the draft grant agreement and related documents and approve the budget changes necessary to appropriate the grant amount upon acceptance of the grant award; and Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the draft Community Partnership Agreements Between the City of San Luis Obispo and: Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo, Diversity Coalition of San Luis Obispo County, and San Luis Obispo Climate Coalition.
5.g
REVIEW OF A REQUEST TO REMOVE ONE TREE ASSOCIATED WITH THE SLO REP THEATRE PROJECT LOCATED AT 614 MONTEREY STREET
1. Item 5g. Tway and Gault - Staff Agenda Correspondence.pdf
2. SLO Rep Theatre Tree Removal Request.pdf
3. A - Draft Council Resolution approving the removal of one oak tree (TREE-0827-2025).pdf
4. B - SLOREP Arborist Report.pdf
5. C - Tree Removal Application 614 Monterey.pdf
6. D - Onsite Landscape Plan.pdf
7. E - Offsite Replanting Plan.pdf
8. F - Addendum to the Final EIR.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Draft Resolution entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California approving the removal of one (1) Coast Live Oak Tree at 614 Monterey Street and subsequent replanting of one (1) tree on-site and four (4) trees off-site with an Addendum to the Certified Environmental Impact Report.”
5.h
APPROVE A DRAFT LETTER TO LEGISLATORS REGARDING DIABLO CANYON POWER PLANT
1. Item 5h. McDonald and Harnett - Staff Agenda Correspondence.pdf
2. A - Senator Laird Letter to the City of San Luis Obispo Re DCPP.pdf
3. Approve a Draft Letter to Legislators Regarding Diablo Canyon Power Plant.pdf
4. A - Draft Letter to Legislators Regarding Diablo Canyon Power Plant.pdf Recommendation:
Approve sending a letter to members of the California State Legislature on behalf of the City of San Luis Obispo titled “Request for State Legislation Supporting Coastal Land Conservation and Restoration of Tax Revenue for Impacted School Districts and Local Government Service Providers Related to Diablo Canyon Power Plant”.
6. PUBLIC HEARING AND BUSINESS ITEMS
6.a
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.40.040 (CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITATIONS) (30 MINUTES)
1. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Chapter 2.40.040 (Campaign Contributions).pdf
2. A - Draft Ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 2.40.040 regarding Campaign Contributions.pdf Recommendation:
Consider introduction of a draft Ordinance entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending Chapter 2.40.040 of the Municipal Code related to Campaign Contribution Limitations” increasing the per person contribution limit from $250 to $500.
7. STUDY SESSION
7.a
LAGUNA LAKE GOLF COURSE PROGRAM OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW STUDY SESSION (90 MINUTES)
1. Item 7a. Avakian and Hyfield - Staff Agenda Correspondence.pdf
2. Laguna Lake Golf Course Program Operations and Maintenance Overview Study Session.pdf
3. A - Grant Deeds for APN 053-111-055.pdf
4. B - Resolution Approving the Laguna Lake Golf Course and Driving Range Acquisition Project.pdf
5. C - Grant Deed for APN 053-111-058.pdf
6. D - Grant Deed for APN 053-111-062.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive presentation on the Laguna Lake Golf Course Operations and Maintenance.
Provide feedback and direction on program and revenue expectations. Direct staff on any future program and facility recommendations.
Provide staff direction on continuing the two significant project needs related to the Pro Shop renovation and the pedestrian/cart bridge replacement project timelines.
8. 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 Francis
Council Member Boswell
Council Member Marx
Council Member Shoresman
SLO Council of Governments
Airport Land Use
Community Action Partnership
Air Pollution Control District
Downtown Association Board
Regional Economic Action Coalition
Nacimiento Water Project
SLO Climate Coalition
County Water Resources Advisory Committee
CP Campus Planning Committee
CA Men’s Colony Advisory Committee
Zone 9 Advisory Committee
Local Agency Formation Commission
Homeless Services Oversight Committee
Performing Arts Center Commission
Integrated Waste Management Authority
SLO Regional Transit Authority
Visit SLO County Advisory Committee
Central Coast Clean Energy
9. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on February 17, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
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