City Council - May 19, 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
Vice Mayor Emily Francis will lead the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.a
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 5j.
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 5, 2026 COUNCIL MINUTES
1. May 5, 2026 City Council Minutes - Draft.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve the minutes of the City Council meeting held on May 5, 2026.
5.c
DECLARATION OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT AND AUTHORIZATION FOR SALE (FLEET MAINTENANCE, OFFICE, AND WATER TREATMENT ASSETS)
1. Declare Equipment as Surplus and Authorize Sale.pdf
2. A – Draft Resolution Declaring Certain City Property as Surplus and Authorizing Its Sale.pdf
3. B – Surplus Asset Pictures and Descriptions.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Draft Resolution declaring the listed equipment as surplus and authorizing staff to sell the equipment in accordance with City policies.
5.d
AUTHORIZATION FOR FINANCE DIRECTOR TO APPROVE TRANSFERS FROM OPERATING TO CAPITAL BUDGETS FOR JOB ORDER CONTRACT PROJECTS
1. Authorization to Approve Transfers from Operating to Capital Budgets for Job Order Contract Projects.pdf
2. A - Resolution Authorizing Approval of Transfers from Operating to Capital.pdf Recommendation:
Adopt a Draft Resolution authorizing the Finance Director to Approve Transfers from Public Works Operating Budgets to Capital Budgets for Job Order Contract Projects.
5.e
FY 2025-26 Q3 BUDGET REPORT
1. FY 2025-26 Q3 Budget Report.pdf
2. FY 2025-26 Third Quarter Budget Report.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file the FY 2025-26 Q3 Budget Report; and
Authorize a transfer of $30,049 from the South Broad Street Corridor project to the Public Works & Utilities Department staffing budget to pay for the contract Transportation Planner/Engineer I position assigned to the project; and Authorize a transfer of $110,812 and $55,406 from each of the Prado Bridge Widening and Prado Road Interchange projects to the Public Works & Utilities Department staffing budget to pay for the contract Major City Projects Manager position assigned to the projects; and Authorize an increase in the Transit Fund staffing budget of $30,000.
5.f
SECOND AMENDMENT TO LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CIVICA LAW GROUP, APC, RELATED TO 1150 LAUREL CODE ENFORCEMENT
1. Second Amendment to legal services agreement with Civica Law Group, APC, related to 1150 Laurel code enforcement.pdf Recommendation:
Authorize the City Attorney to enter into a Second Amendment to the legal services agreement with Civica Law Group, APC, for their work in support of code enforcement actions at the commercial property located at 1150 Laurel Lane.
Approve $223,000 as the new contract not-to-exceed amount (an $80,000 increase).
5.g
AUTHORIZE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 975 BROAD STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO
1. Item 5g. Hermann and Hill - Staff Agenda Correspondence.pdf
2. Approve Acquisition of Real Property at 975 Broad Street.pdf
3. A - Draft Resolution authorizing the acquistion of 975 Broad Street.pdf
4. B - 975 Broad Street - Fact Sheet.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, authorizing the acquisition of real property located at 975 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, California, identified as Assessor Parcel Number 002-412-010.” Authorize the City Manager to sign any and all escrow documents or other associated documents necessary to complete the transaction.
Appropriate $1,387,500 for property acquisition and $300,000 as needed for property maintenance and required improvements using reimbursement funds received from the Federal Emergency Management Agency from the City’s Assigned Fund balance.
5.h
UPDATE TO THE CITY’S INVESTMENT POLICY AND MANAGEMENT PLAN
1. ITEM 5.I. APPROVAL OF UPDATES TO INVESTMENT POLICY AND MANAGEMENT PLAN.pdf
2. A - Draft Resolution Adopting Changes to Investment Policy and Management Plan 2026.pdf
3. B - City of San Luis Obispo Investment Policy and Management Plan Feb 2025 - Revised.pdf
4. C - PFMAM Memo- October 2025.pdf
5. D - PFMAM Memo- November 2025.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve a Draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, Adopting the Updated Investment Policy and Management Plan” as recommended by the Investment Oversight Committee (IOC).
5.i
POLICE DEPARTMENT GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR FY 2026-27
1. Police Department Grant Applications.pdf
Recommendation:
Authorize the Police department to submit grant applications to the following agencies for FY 2026-27:
a. California Office of Traffic Safety in an amount not to exceed $190,000. b. California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control in an amount not to exceed $93,000. c. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $17,463.
If the grants are awarded, authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute related grant documents and authorize the Finance Director to make the necessary budget adjustments upon the award of the grant.
5.j
LEASE AMENDMENT WITH PTI US TOWERS II, LLC FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY LEASE AT SANTA ROSA PARK
1. Second Amendment to the Telecommunications Facility Lease at Santa Rosa Park .pdf
2. A – Resolution Approving First Amendment to Lease Agreement.pdf
3. B - April 2003 Lease Agreement with Pacific Bell Wireless, LLC (dba Cingular Wireless).pdf
4. C - June 2003 First Amendment to Lease Agreement with Cingular Wireless.pdf
5. D – Second Amendment to Lease Agreement (Exhibit A to Resolution).pdf Recommendation:
Approve a Draft Resolution authorizing the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of San Luis Obispo and PTI US TOWERS II, LLC, to extend the lease for telecommunications facilities at Santa Rosa Park for an additional 20-year term.
Authorize the Finance Director to implement any necessary budget adjustments to reflect the amended lease terms.
6. PUBLIC HEARING AND BUSINESS ITEMS
6.a
REVIEW OF AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION TO REVOKE A USE PERMIT FOR OPERATION OF A FRATERNITY ORGANIZATION AT 280 CALIFORNIA BLVD (MOD-0036-2026, APPL-0174-2026) (90 MINUTES)
1. Council Agenda Report for APPL-0174-2026 (Appeal of MOD-0036-2026).pdf
2. A - Draft Resolution denying the appeal (MOD-0036-2026, APPL-0174-2026).pdf
3. B - Appeal Submittal from Appellant (APPL-0174-2026, MOD-0036-2026).pdf
4. C - Appellant 3-11-26 Planning Commission Hearing Agenda Correspondence (Re MOD-0036-2026).pdf
5. D - Resolution No. 5189 [1983 Series] (Approval of Original Use Permit, U1099).pdf
6. E - PC Resolution No. 1092-24 (Modification of Use Permit, USE-0625-2024).pdf
7. F - Notice to Correct Code Violation(s) for 280 California, Dated 7-15-2025.pdf
8. G - Event Registration at 280 California Blvd.pdf
9. H - Draft Resolution upholding the appeal and continuing CUP (MOD-0036-2026, APPL-0174-2026).pdf Recommendation:
Adopt a Draft Resolution entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, denying an appeal and upholding the Planning Commission’s decision to revoke the Conditional Use Permit for a fraternity located at 280 California Boulevard. The project is exempt from environmental review under Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) and Section 15270 (Projects which a Public Agency Rejects or Disapproves) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines as represented in the council agenda report and attachments dated May 19, 2026 (MOD-0036-2026, APPL-0174-2026).”
6.b
2026 VISION ZERO ACTION PLAN (90 MINUTES)
1. Item 6b. Floyd and Schwartz - Staff Agenda Correspondence.pdf
2. A - Proposed Vision Zero Action Plan Edits.pdf
3. 2026 Vision Zero Action Plan.pdf
4. A - Draft Resolution Adopting the 2026 Vision Zero Action Plan.pdf
5. B - 2026 Vision Zero Action Plan Collision Maps.pdf
6. C - 2026 Vision Zero Action Plan High Injury Network Map.pdf
7. D - High Injury Network Compared to ATP Tier 1 Network Map.pdf
8. E - Low-Stress Bicycle Routes Parallel to High Injury Network Map.pdf
9. F - Street Design Project Development Process.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive a staff presentation on the 2026 Vision Zero Action Plan and adopt a Draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving the 2026 City of San Luis Obispo Vision Zero Action Plan”; and Provide feedback on suggested Vision Zero project priorities listed in the Council Agenda Report.
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 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
8. ADJOURNMENT
A Special Meeting of the City Council will be held on May 26, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo. The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on June 2, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
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