City Council - June 02, 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
PRIDE MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Stewart will present a proclamation declaring the month of June as "Pride Month."
3.b
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 5k.
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 19, 2026 COUNCIL MINUTES
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_May19_2026 - English.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve the minutes of the City Council meeting held on May 19, 2026.
5.c
2026 BIENNIAL REVIEW OF THE CITY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
1. Authorization for Biennial Review of the City's Conflict of Interest Code.pdf Recommendation:
Direct the review of the City’s Conflict of Interest Code and the filing of a Biennial Notice with the City Clerk regarding such review, as required by the Political Reform Act.
5.d
AUTHORIZE THE COLLECTION OF MULTI-DWELLING PROPERTY FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY INSPECTION FEES
1. Authorization to Continue Collection of Multi-Dwelling Property Fire and Life Safety Inspection Fees FY2026-27 .pdf
2. A - Resolution Authorizing County Auditor to Collect Fees for 2026-27 Fire and Life Inspections.pdf Recommendation:
Adopt a Draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, authorizing the San Luis Obispo County Auditor to collect fees for 2025-26 Fire and Life Safety Inspections of Multi-Dwelling Properties containing three or more dwelling units on the Secured Property Tax Roll pursuant to California Government Code Section 54988 .”
5.e
2026-27 ROAD MAINTENANCE RECOVERY ACT (SB1) FUNDING AND PROJECTS
1. 2026-27 ROAD MAINTENANCE RECOVERY ACT (SB1) FUNDING AND PROJECTS.pdf
2. A - Resolution adopting the list of projects to receive 2026-27 RMRA Funding.pdf Recommendation:
Adopt a draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution Adopting a Project List for Fiscal Year 2026-27 funded by SB 1, The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.”
5.f
APPROVE A SIDE LETTER REGARDING PARAMEDIC COORDINATOR PAY TO THE JANUARY 1, 2024, THROUGH JUNE 30 2027 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL 3523
1. Side Letter Agreement with the Fire Union for Paramedic Coordinator Pay.pdf
2. A. Draft Resolution Approving Paramedic Coordinator Pay Fire Side Letter.pdf
3. B. Exhibit A to Draft Resolution – Side Letter Agreement Signed.pdf
4. C. Side Letter Agreement Legislative Draft.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving a Side Letter to the January 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of San Luis Obispo and The International Association of Firefighters, Local 3523” amending Article 13 – Paramedic Coordinator Pay.
5.g
AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD ISLAY STREET SEWER REPLACEMENT, SPECIFICATION NO. 2000170
1. Authorization to Award Islay Street Sewer Replacement, Spec. No. 2000170.pdf
2. A–Draft Agreement for Islay Street Sewer Replacement Spec No. 2000170.pdf Recommendation:
Approve the project plans and special provisions for the Islay Street Sewer Replacement, Specification No. 2000170; and, Award a construction contract (Attachment A) to Souza Construction in the amount of $1,512,539 for the Islay Street Sewer Replacement, Specification No. 2000170; and, Authorize the Finance Director to transfer $250,000 from the Storm Drains Annual Asset Maintenance Account (2090742) to the Islay Street Sewer Replacement Account (2000170); and, Authorize the City Engineer to issue Contract Change Orders up to the available project budget, and up to any amended budget subsequently approved by the City Manager per City Purchasing Policy approval thresholds.
Find the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
5.h
FIRE DEPARTMENT’S 2025 ANNUAL REPORT
1. Receive and File Fire Department 2025 Annual Report.pdf
2. A - Fire Department 2025 Annual Report.pdf
Recommendation:
The City Council receive and file the City of San Luis Obispo Fire Department’s 2025 Annual Report.
5.i
ADOPT SLO TRANSIT’S FY 2025-26 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AGENCY SAFETY PLAN AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF REQUIRED FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES
1. Adopt SLO Transit's FY 2025-26 PTASP and Authorize Execution of FY 2025-26 Certifications and Assurances.pdf
2. A - Draft Resolution Approving SLO Transit's FY 2025-26 Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan.pdf
3. B - FY 2025-26 Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan - Final Draft.pdf
4. C - FY 2025-26 Certifications and Assurances.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving San Luis Obispo (SLO) Transit’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan”; and Authorize SLO Transit’s Accountable Executive, the City Manager, to sign the FY 2025-26 Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the FY 2025-26 Certifications and Assurances.
5.j
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR SOUTH BROAD STREET CORRIDOR PLANNING AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECT, SPEC. NO. 2001070
1. Item 5j. Floyd and Wheeler - Staff Agenda Correspondence.pdf
2. Authorization to Advertise RFP for South Broad Complete Street Project, Spec. No. 2001070.pdf
3. A - RFP for South Broad Complete Street Project-Specification No. 2001070.pdf
4. B - FHWA Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Agreement.pdf Recommendation:
Authorize the advertisement of a Request for Proposals for design services for the South Broad Street Corridor Planning and Demonstration Project (Specification No. 2001070), in a final form approved by the City Engineer and City Attorney; and, Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the selected consulting firm; and, Authorize the Finance Director to execute and amend purchase orders under the executed consultant agreement in an amount not to exceed the available project budget; and, Authorize the Finance Director to appropriate the awarded Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant funds to the South Broad Street Corridor project account (2001070).
5.k
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1757 (2026 SERIES) AMENDING TITLES 5, 16, AND 17 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, URBAN LOT SPLITS, MOBILE HOMES, AND OTHER CLARIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO REGULATIONS
1. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance Amending Titles 5, 16, and 17 of the Municipal Code.pdf
2. A - Ordinance No. 1757 (2026 Series) adopting amendments to Titles 16, 17, and 5.pdf Recommendation:
Adopt Ordinance No. 1757 (2026 Series) entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending Title 16 (Subdivision Regulations), Title 17 (Zoning Regulations), and Title 5 (Licenses, Permits, and Regulations) of the Municipal Code Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units, Junior Accessory Dwelling Units, Urban Lot Splits, Mobile Homes, and Other Clarifications and Changes to Regulations Associated with Housing, with an Exemption from Environmental Review (CEQA) (CODE-0149-2026)”.
6. PUBLIC HEARING AND BUSINESS ITEMS
6.a
ADOPTION OF THE FY 2026-27 BUDGET SUPPLEMENT (120 MINUTES)
1. Item 6a. Jackson, Kacsinta, and Hermann - Staff Agenda Correspondence.pdf
2. A - Phase 1 Project Update - San Luis Obispo Museum of Art Expansion Campaign.pdf
3. FY 2026-27 Supplemental Budget Adoption.pdf
4. A - Draft Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget.pdf
5. B - FY 2026-27 Budget Supplement.pdf
6. C - User Fee Cost Recovery Goals.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget” and approve the allocations as stated in the Budget Supplement document; and Confirm or modify cost recovery goals to be used in the FY 2026-27 user fee study; and Receive a status update on the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art’s (SLOMA) progress related to the City’s Phase 1 grant.
6.b
RECEIVE A PRESENTATION ON FEASIBILITY FOR ADVISORY BODY COMPENSATION (60 MINUTES)
1. Advisory Body Compensation.pdf
2. A - Draft Resolution amending the Advisory Body Handbook.pdf Recommendation:
Receive and consider a report on the feasibility of implementing a pilot program compensating City Advisory Body Members; and Adopt a draft Resolution amending the Advisory Body Handbook to add a Parking and Food Budget section; and Continue the current system of monetary compensation for only Architectural Review Commission and Planning Commission Members as City employees.
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
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on June 16, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
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