City Council - April 07, 2026
1. CLOSED SESSION (4:00 PM START)
1.a
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Erica A. Stewart will call the Closed Session of the San Luis Obispo City Council to order at 4:00 PM in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
1.b
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8
Property: Assessor Parcel Number 002-412-010 Agency Negotiators: Robert Hill, Natalie Harnett,
Greg Hermann, Christine Dietrick,
Whitney McDonald
Negotiating Parties: Mello Lucille Trust
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
1.c
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Authorization for defense of litigation pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9.
Name of case: John Ruda, Shahriar Zarnegar, Jordan Knauer, and 3160 Johnson, LLC v. City of San Luis Obispo, United States Central District Court Civil Action No. 2:26-cv-02283-SSC
1.d
ADJOURNMENT
The Council will hold a Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
2. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Erica A. Stewart will call the Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council to order.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Michelle Shoresman will lead the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.a
MONTH OF THE CHILD
Mayor Stewart will present a proclamation declaring April 2026 as Month of the Child.
4.b
NATIONAL ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
Mayor Stewart will present a proclamation declaring April 2026 as National Arab American Heritage Month.
4.c
EARTH MONTH
Mayor Stewart will present a proclamation declaring April as Earth Month and Honoring SLO Earthfest 2026.
4.d
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
Mayor Stewart will present a proclamation declaring April 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
4.e
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Receive a brief report from City Manager Whitney McDonald.
5. 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.
6. 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 6a to 6d.
6.a
WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Recommendation:
Waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances as appropriate.
6.b
MINUTES REVIEW - MARCH 17, 2026 COUNCIL MINUTES
1. March 17, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes - Draft.pdf Recommendation:
Approve the minutes of the City Council meeting held on March 17, 2026.
6.c
2026 LEGISLATIVE ACTION PLATFORM
1. Item 6c. Hermann and Harnett - Staff Agenda Correspondence.pdf
2. 2026 Legislative Action Platform.pdf
3. A - Draft Resolution adopting the 2026 Legislative Platform.pdf
4. B - Exhibit A to the Draft Resolution - 2026 Legislative Action Platform (Final Version).pdf
5. C - 2026 Legislative Action Platform (Marked Version).pdf Recommendation:
As recommended by Vice Mayor Francis and Council Member Boswell, adopt a Draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, establishing a City Legislative Action Platform for 2026 and appointing a Council Member and Staff Persons to act as a liaison between the City of San Luis Obispo and the League of California Cities”; and Appoint the Mayor, City Manager, and the City Attorney to act as the primary legislative liaisons between the League of California Cities and the City of San Luis Obispo.
6.d
AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD 879 MORRO ROOF REPLACEMENT, SPECIFICATION NO. 2000075-10
1. Authorization to Award 879 Morro Roof Replacement, Spec. No. 2000075-10.pdf
2. A - Draft Contract, Specification No. 2000075-10.pdf
3. B - Termite Abatement Estimate - Brezden Pest Control Inc.pdf
4. C - Bid Protest Letter - Southland Roofing Inc.pdf
5. D - Bid Protest Response Letter - Ranger Roofing and Solar.pdf Recommendation:
Approve the project plans and special provisions for the 879 Morro Roof Replacement, Specification No. 2000075-10; and Award a construction contract (Attachment A) to Ranger Roofing and Solar in the amount of $189,074.96 for the 879 Morro Roof Replacement, Specification No. 2000075-10; and, Authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order to Brezden Pest Control Inc., following completion of the roofing project, at an amount within the remaining available project budget; and, Authorize a transfer of $24,948.21 from Sewer Fund Completed Projects to support the roofing project and pest control work; and, Authorize the City Engineer to approve Contract Change Orders, provided they remain within the approved project budget or any amended budget subsequently authorized by the City Manager.
7. PUBLIC HEARING AND BUSINESS ITEMS
7.a
2025 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT (30 MINUTES)
1. Item 7a. Tway, Estrada, and Amini - Staff Agenda Correspondence.pdf
2. 2025 General Plan Annual Report.pdf
3. A - 2025 General Plan Annual Report.pdf
4. B - City's Growth Management Regulations - Status Update.pdf Recommendation:
As recommended by the Planning Commission, receive and file the 2025 General Plan Annual Report.
8. STUDY SESSION
8.a
COMMUNITY CLIMATE ACTION PLAN PROGRESS REPORT AND 2027 PLAN UPDATE STUDY SESSION (60 MINUTES)
1. Item 8a. Hermann and Read - Staff Agenda Correspondence.pdf
2. 2026 Climate Action Plan Progress Report and 2027 Climate Action Plan Update Strategic Direction.pdf
3. A - 2026 Climate Action Plan Progress Report.pdf
4. B - Local Government Climate Alliance Information Sheet.pdf Recommendation:
Receive and file the 2026 Climate Action Plan Progress Report.
Provide strategic direction on the 2027 Climate Action Plan update.
Direct staff to join the Local Government Climate Alliance to advocate for pre-approved positions via the City’s adopted Legislative Action Platform to advance Council goals related to the Climate Action Plan, and delegate City participation in the organization to the City Manager or their designee.
9. 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
CP Campus Planning Committee
Regional Economic Action Coalition
Nacimiento Water Project
SLO Climate Coalition
County Water Resources Advisory Committee
Downtown Association Board
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
10. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on April 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
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