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feedback on their respective efforts to address homelessness through the survey.
The Homeless Services Inventory is organized into four sections:
Strategic Planning & Coordination activities
Funding contributions from each entity across the homeless services continuum, followed by a chart of funding sources
Land use and planning activities
Direct services provided by each entity, either specifically designed for individuals experiencing homelessness or with significant utilization by this population The Compact and Homeless Services Inventory are being presented to the County Board of Supervisors (Board) and each City Council for approval. The Board is scheduled to consider approval of the Compact at its March 10, 2026 Board meeting. As part of that agenda item, the Board will also receive an update on the progress of the County’s FiveYear Plan to Reduce Homelessness, which is included in the staff report and its attachments available here.
Previous Council or Advisory Body Action
This item is the first formal presentation to the City Council on the San Luis Obispo County Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact and Regional Homeless Services Inventory.
Public Engagement
Notice of this agenda item was provided through the City’s Public Meeting Agenda postings online and at City Hall. Public comment can be provided to the City Council through written correspondence prior to the meeting and through public testimony at the meeting.
SLO County’s Homeless Services Division is scheduled to present the Regional Compact to the San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors on March 10, 2026. Community members will have the opportunity to provide public comment at that public meeting, in addition to public meetings to be held with each of the seven city councils within the county.
CONCURRENCE
Members of the City of San Luis Obispo’s Homelessness Response Steering Committee reviewed the Draft San Luis Obispo Countywide Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact. The Steering Committee also completed the survey which informed the Regional Homeless Services Inventory and reviewed the draft report. The Homelessness Response Steering Committee is comprised of leadership from City Administration, City Attorney’s Office, and Community Development, Police, Fire, Public Works and Utilities, and Parks and Recreation departments.
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The City Manager also participated in a regional sub-committee led by the County’s Homeless Services Division to review and inform the process for developing the Regional Compact.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) does not apply because the San Luis Obispo Countywide Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact and Regional Homeless Services Inventory do not constitute a “Project” under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.
FISCAL IMPACT
Budgeted: N/A Budget Year: N/A
Funding Identified: N/A
Fiscal Analysis:
Funding
Sources
Total Budget
Available
Current
Funding
Request
Remaining
Balance
Annual
Ongoing
Cost
General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0
State
Federal
Fees
Other:
Total $0 $0 $0 $0
There are no fiscal impacts directly associated with the San Luis Obispo Countywide Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact and Regional Homeless Services Inventory.
Ongoing homelessness response work efforts are included in the City’s 2025-27 Financial Plan. Any additional work efforts related to responsibilities outlined in the Regional Compact will be identified and incorporated into the appropriate department budget(s) for future financial plan cycles.
Regional collaboration on addressing homelessness is often an important factor to the State when considering budget allocations and grant applications. The successful completion and support of the Regional Compact and Services Inventory may assist the County and its cities in advocating for additional state funding for homeless services.
ALTERNATIVES
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1. Council could decide not to adopt the Draft Resolution approving the Regional Compact. Under this alternative, the Regional Compact will not be complete and may not create the funding opportunities from the State that are hoped for by the parties.
2. Council could request modifications to the Regional Compact. Should Council pursue this option, clear direction should be provided to County staff on the recommended modifications.
ATTACHMENTS
A - Draft Resolution adopting SLO Countywide Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact
B - Draft SLO Countywide Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact C - SLO County Regional Homeless Services Inventory
R ______
RESOLUTION NO. _____ (2026 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
REGIONAL HOMELESSNESS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
COMPACT.
WHEREAS, homelessness in San Luis Obispo County is a complex, countywide challenge requiring unified, compassionate, and strategic action; and WHEREAS, the County of San Luis Obispo and the seven incorporated cities recognize that addressing homelessness effectively requires shared responsibility, coordinated planning, and alignment of local and regional strategies; and WHEREAS, the County of San Luis Obispo and the seven incorporated cities have collaborated to develop the San Luis Obispo County Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact (“Compact”) which establishes a voluntary, collaborative framework through which participating jurisdictions commit to shared principles to guide individual and collective actions, including treating all people with dignity, strengthening regional collaboration, expanding housing and services, sharing responsibility and resources, promoting transparency and accountability, and fostering community wellbeing and safety; and WHEREAS, the Compact aligns with the regional collaboration priorities outlined in the City’s Major City Goal for Homelessness Response and the City’s Homelessness Response Strategic Plan; and
WHEREAS, adoption of the Compact is intended to strengthen regional partnerships, improve coordination across jurisdictions, and enhance competitiveness for state and federal funding opportunities to address homelessness and affordable housing needs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1.
a) The City Council hereby approves the San Luis Obispo County Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference.
b) The City Council authorizes the Mayor to sign the Compact at a future date in collaboration and coordination with the County and the other six incorporated cities.
c) The City Council authorizes the City Manager, or their designee, to coordinate City actions and collaborate with the County, cities, and regional partners to align planning, data sharing and implementation efforts consistent with the
Resolution No. _____ (2026 Series) Page 2
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Compact, subject to applicable City policies, regulatory restrictions and budgetary authority.
Upon motion of Council Member ___________, seconded by Council Member ___________, and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 17th day of March 2026. ___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
______________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________
J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________. ___________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
San Luis Obispo Countywide Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact A united regional framework to address homelessness and strengthen community well-being Revision date:11/18/2025
Treat All People with
Dignity
We affirm that individuals experiencing homelessness are members of our community and deserve respect, compassion, and equitable access to services.
Strengthen Regional
Collaboration
We will coordinate across jurisdictions to align services, share data, and pursue joint funding opportunities that advance local and regional plans.
Expand Housing and
Services
We will work to increase access to shelter, supportive housing, affordable housing and essential services, recognizing that housing is foundational to health and stability.
Share Responsibility
and Resources
We will equitably share the responsibility of addressing homelessness by advocating for and actively pursuing funding for homelessness and affordable housing and by engaging in collaborative planning.
Promote Transparency
and Accountability
We will share data, communicate clearly with the public, and evaluate progress together to ensure effective, responsive action.
Foster Community
Well-Being and Safety
We recognize homelessness as both a public health concern and a humanitarian crisis that requires a coordinated and compassionate response. We will manage encampments with empathy and collaboration, balancing the needs of individuals with neighborhood safety, public health, and environmental stewardship.
We, the County of San Luis Obispo and the seven incorporated Cities, recognize that homelessness is a complex, countywide challenge that requires unified, compassionate, and strategic action. In San Luis Obispo County, individuals experiencing homelessness are most often long-term community members. According to the 2024 Point-in-Time Count, 81% of respondents reported living in the county for more than five years. This reinforces the importance of viewing people experiencing homelessness not as problems to be solved, but as neighbors and community members to be supported.
Together, our agencies embrace the following shared commitments. We agree to pursue policies that align with these principles and use them to guide future individual and collaborative actions to address homelessness in San Luis Obispo County. By strengthening our partnership, we can better respond to community needs and enhance our competitiveness for funding opportunities.
By signing this compact on this XX day of xxx, we commit to aligning our actions with these shared regional commitments. Through collaborative action we will build a more inclusive, resilient, and hopeful future for all who call San Luis Obispo County home.
Our Shared Commitments:
X
City of Arroyo Grande
X
City of San Luis Obispo
X
City of Paso Robles
X
City of Pismo Beach
X
City of Morro Bay
X
County of San Luis Obispo
X
City of Grover Beach
X
City of Atascadero
City of Paso Robles (PR)
City of Atascadero (AT)
City of Morro Bay (MB)
City of San Luis Obispo (SLO)
City of Pismo Beach (PB)
City of Grover Beach (GB)
City of Arroyo Grande (AG)
County of San Luis Obispo (COSLO)
AG
MB
AT
PB
GB
SLO
COSLO
PR
Countyof SanLuisObispo
RegionalHomeless Services
InventoryReport
January 2026
This report summarizes the diverse strategies implemented by the Cities and the County to address the needs of those at risk of or experiencing homelessness. In this report, each entity is represented by a colorcoded circle (shown above) to highlight the specific programs, services, funding sources, and collaborative partnerships that they participate in.
COSLO PR MB SLO
Strategic Plan to Address
Homelessness Adopted
City has a designated
Homeless Response
Coordinator
SLO PR
Entity has taken the following actions
Strategic Planning
& Coordination
Participates in Homeless Services
Oversight Counsel (HSOC)
AG
GB
PB
SLO
MB
AT
PR
COSLO
Entity participates in biannual unsheltered Pointin-Time (PIT) count AG
GB
PB
SLO
MB
AT
PR
COSLO
Law enforcement coordinates
with local providers to connect
individuals experiencing
homelessness to resources
GB
PB
SLO
MB
AT
PR
COSLO
AG Works in a lead capacity to
convene one or more
working groups to
coordinate services that
address homelessness
SLO PR COSLO
AG
GB
PB
SLO
MB
AT
COSLO
Entity has formal policy or
protocol for Encampment
Response and Management Has pursued and been awarded
State or Federal competitive
funding to expand homeless
services or affordable housing
(i.e. Homekey+, Encampment
Resolution Funds, etc.)
GB SLO COSLO
County established Homeless Services Division
Lead applicant for State and Federal funding designated for CoC and County organizations Conducts annual HUD Community Development Needs Assessment Oversight and development of HUD Five Year Action Plan
Serves as Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) administrator & conducts related activities Lead entity to conduct required State and Federal compliance activities.
Continuum of Care lead entity & related activities
Coordination of required activities to administer CDBG Urban County Agreement Regular review of system performance metrics and collaboration with partners to drive improvements Leads bi-annual unsheltered Point in Time Count
Leads annual sheltered Point in Time Count
Collaboration with affordable housing providers to increase affordable housing stock countywide Annual renewal of declaration of shelter crisis
Entity has taken the following actions
Strategic Planning &
Coordination (cont.)
The County of San Luis Obispo conducts all of the following activities:
Services for persons at risk of or experiencing homelessness supported by entity resources *Other support includes: Indirect contributions of staff time and use of entity owned land for delivery of services for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness
Paso Robles Atascadero Morro Bay
San Luis
Obispo
Pismo Beach Grover Beach
Arroyo
Grande
County
Service Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Outreach X X X X X X X X X X X X
Prevention X X X X X X X X X X
Rapid Rehousing X X X X X X X X X
Interim Shelter X X X X X X X X X X
Warming/Cooling
Center
X X X X X X X X X
Permanent
Supportive Housing
X X X X X X X X X X
Affordable Housing X X X X X X X X X X X
Stand Alone Shower
Programs
X X X
Funding
Services for persons at risk of or experiencing homelessness supported by entity resources (cont.) *Other support includes: Indirect contributions of staff time and use of entity owned land for delivery of services for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness
Paso Robles Atascadero Morro Bay
San Luis
Obispo
Pismo Beach
Grover
Beach
Arroyo
Grande
County
Service Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Allocation of entity
local funding(General
fund) to homeless
serving organizations
X X X X X X X
Allocation of entity
local funding(General
fund) to affordable
housing developers
X X X X
Hotel & Motel
Programs
X X X
Overnight Safe
Parking Programs
X X X
Housing Support for
Justice Involved
Individuals
X X
Funding (cont.)
Services for persons at risk of or experiencing homelessness supported by entity resources (cont.) *Other support includes: Indirect contributions of staff time and use of entity owned land for delivery of services for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness
Paso Robles Atascadero Morro Bay
San Luis
Obispo
Pismo Beach
Grover
Beach
Arroyo
Grande
County
Service Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Sober Livingsupport
for Justice Involved
Individuals
X
Behavioral Health
Bridge Housing
X X
BHSA Housing
Interventions
X X
Homeless Outreach
Team and FullService Partnership
X X
Other community
programs serving
those experiencing or
at risk of
homelessness
X X X X
Funding (cont.)
Funding Source Allocated
Funding Source
Paso
Robles
Atascadero Morro Bay
San Luis
Obispo
Pismo
Beach
Grover
Beach
Arroyo
Grande
County
Community Development Block
Grant (Urban County Agreement)
X X X X X X X
Community Development Block
Grant (State competition)
X
State Homeless Housing Assistance
and Prevention Grant
X
Permanent Local Housing Allocation
(PLHA)
X
Continuum of Care X
Opioid SettlementFunds X X
Diablo DecommissioningFunds
(SB1090)
X
HOMEInvestment Partnership X
Funding (cont.)
Funding Source Allocated (cont.)
Funding Source
Paso
Robles
Atascadero Morro Bay
San Luis
Obispo
Pismo
Beach
Grover
Beach
Arroyo
Grande
County
Emergency Solutions Grant (State
and Federal)
X
Public Safety Realignment (AB109) X
Homeless HousingIncentive
Program
X
Behavioral Health Bridge Program X
Behavioral Health Services Act X
MediCal X
State Department of Social Services
Grant Programs
X
LocalFund Community Service
Grants
X X X
GeneralFund X X X X X X
Funding (cont.)
SLO PR AG
Fast tracked zoning changes
Made public land available for
housing/services
COSLO AG PR GB SLO
Entity has taken the following actions to support
homelessness and/or affordable housing infrastructure
Planning & Zoning
Prioritized affordable housing
in land use planning
GB
PB
SLO
PR
COSLO
MB
Leveraged CEQA exemptions
or density bonuses
AG
GB PB
SLO PR
COSLO
Partnered on siting/building
shelters or housing
GB
PB SLO
AT PR
COSLO
Waived or reduced fees for projects
that expand homeless services or
affordable housing
SLO PB PR MB
AT
Used City funds to pay
required fees
ProHousing designation earned
from State of California Housing
and Community Development
Division
COSLO SLO
Creation of local revenue
fund to support affordable
housing building
(Regional Housing
Incentive Fund)
COSLO
Deferred Development
Impact Fees for affordable
housing projects
PR AT SLO
PR
AG PB
MB AT
Teams comprised of law enforcement,
behavioral health and service
providers to work directly with people
experiencing unsheltered
homelessness (i.e. CAT or OUR Teams)
PR
COSLO SLO
Homeless Outreach
Case Manager
employed by City
MB
The services listed below are provided by various County departments and are either services specifically developed for persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness or are services available to the general public, but which have an identifiable overlap of utilization by persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness Mobile Probation Services to connect with justice involved individuals experiencing homelessness Dedicated case manager embedded with library to serve needs of unsheltered library patrons Public Health services including communicable disease treatment, and enhanced case management Conservatorship
Sobering Center
24/7 Mobile Crisis Services
Outpatient Treatment Centers for specialty behavioral health needs for MediCal insured individuals Psychiatric Health Facility
Treatment Court Programs
Housing Programs for clients of Social Services (Housing Support Program, Bringing Families Home, Home Safe, Housing Disability and Advocacy Program)
County General Assistance program
Direct Services forthose atrisk of or
experiencing homelessness provided by entity
Services
Delivery of trash bags and/or
trash collection for individuals
who are encamped
GB
MB SLO
AT PR
SLO
Uses official entity website to
share information about
affordable housing
COSLO GB
Uses official channels of
communication to share information
about affordable housing through
social media or press releases
AG SLO
COSLO MB AT
PR
Entity promotes community awareness of
homeless services and affordable housing projects
Data & Communication
Uses official entity website
to share information about
homeless services
SLO COSLO PR
Has held community forums
and/or neighborhood events to
discuss homelessness
GB SLO
PR
COSLO
MB AT
Uses official channels of
communication to share information
about homelessness through social
media or press releases
SLO PR MB AT COSLO
Holds at least one annual and
ongoing community meeting
or neighborhood event to
discuss homelessness
PR AT SLO
Holds regular updates as
part of official Board or City
Council meetings
GB PR COSLO
Has a process in place to encourage
two-way communication between
community members and leaders
around homelessness and
affordable housing issues
COSLO PR SLO AT
PR