City Council - June 16, 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 LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraph (1) of subdivision (e) of California Government Code Section 54956.9: No. of potential cases: One.
1.c
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (e) of California Government Code Section 54956.9: No. of potential cases: One.[DC1.1] The facts and circumstances related to the exposure to litigation arise from allegations challenging the validity of the development impact fees and permitting and inspection fees invoiced to a non-residential project. The allegations are set forth in greater detail in letters submitted by counsel for the developer dated April 7, 2026, and May 15, 2026, which are available for review upon request to the City Clerk.
1.d
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (e) of California Government Code Section 54956.9: No. of potential cases: One.
The facts and circumstances related to the exposure to litigation arise from allegations related to the potential application of the City’s recent Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization Ordinance amendments to existing long term leases. The facts and circumstances are set forth in greater detail in correspondence from a mobile home park resident advocate, as well as mobile home park owner representative and legal counsel for that park representative, received by the City Council, which are on file and available for review upon request to the City Clerk.
1.e
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9: No. of potential cases: One.
1.f
ADJOURNMENT
The Council will hold a Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo 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
JUNETEENTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Stewart will present a proclamation declaring June 20, 2026 as Juneteenth.
4.b
ADVISORY BODY RECOGNITION
Mayor Stewart will present a Certificate of Recognition to the following Advisory Body members who have completed two terms of service.
Robert Jorgenson - Planning Commission - April 1, 2018 through June 30, 2026 Tony Skapinsky - Citizen's Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission - July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2026 Robin Kisinger - Mass Transportation Committee - April 1, 2018 - June 30, 2026
4.c
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Receive a brief report from City Manager Whitney McDonald.
5. 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.
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 6i.
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 - JUNE 2, 2026 COUNCIL MINUTES
1. 06-02-2026 City Council Draft Minutes.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve the minutes of the City Council meeting held on June 2, 2026.
6.c
2026 ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS TO CITY ADVISORY BODIES
1. Annual Advisory Body Appointments.pdf
Recommendation:
As recommended by the Council Liaison Subcommittees, make appointments to the City of San Luis Obispo’s Advisory Bodies and continue to recruit for any unfilled vacant positions.
6.d
REVIEW OF APPLICATION TO DESIGNATE 207 BROAD STREET AS A HISTORIC LANDMARK
1. 207 Broad St Landmark Designation Request.pdf
2. A - 207 Broad HIST-0981-2025 - DRAFT Resolution.pdf
3. B - Historic Resource Evaluation 207 Broad St.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a draft Resolution entitled “Resolution by the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, designating the Property Located at 207 Broad Street as a Landmark Historic Resource, called the Gary Cully House and John Wilshusen Patio (Application No. HIST-0981-2025),” as recommended by the Cultural Heritage Committee.
6.e
AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CALIFORNIA WATERLINE REPLACEMENT (TAFT TO MILL), SPECIFICATION NO. 2000563
1. Authorization to Award California Waterline Replacement, Spec. No. 2000563.pdf
2. A–Draft Agreement Specification No. 2000563.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve the project plans and special provisions for the California Waterline Replacement (Taft to Mill), Specification No. 2000563; and, Award a construction contract to Specialty Construction in the amount of $1,986,673 for the California Waterline Replacement (Taft to Mill), Specification No. 2000563; and, Authorize the City Engineer to issue Contract Change Orders up to the available project budget (Account 2000563), and up to any amended budget subsequently approved by the City Manager per City Purchasing Policy approval thresholds; and Find the action exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
6.f
ADOPT A RESOLUTION CALLING THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND ADOPTING REGULATIONS
1. Calling the November 3, 2026 Election and Consolidation with the County.pdf
2. A - Draft Resolution calling the Nov. 3, 2026 Election and Consolidation with the County.pdf Recommendation:
Adopt a draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, calling for the holding of a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of certain Officers as required by the provisions of the City Charter, adopting regulations for Candidate Statements, and requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo to consolidate a General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election to be held on November 3, 2026, pursuant to Section 10403 of the Elections Code.”
6.g
CONSIDERATION OF FUNDING PRIORITIES FOR THE DEI HIGH IMPACT GRANT
1. CONSIDERATION OF FUNDING PRIORITIES FOR THE DEI HIGH IMPACT GRANT .pdf
2. A - Current DEI High Impact Grant Funding Priorities and Information.pdf
3. B - Proposed DEI High Impact Grant Funding Priorities.pdf Recommendation:
As recommended by the Human Relations Commission, approve the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion High Impact Grant funding priorities for future grant cycles including, and starting with, Fiscal Year 2026-27.
6.h
SAN LUIS OBISPO RAILROAD MUSEUM – AMENDED AND RESTATED LEASE AGREEMENT
1. Approve Amended and Restated Lease Agreement with SLO Railroad Museum.pdf
2. A - Draft SLO Railroad Museum Amended and Restated Lease Agreement.pdf
3. B - SLO Railroad Museum 2000 Lease Agreement.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve an Amended and Restated Lease Agreement between the City of San Luis Obispo and the San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum.
6.i
AMENDMENT TO MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION RESOLUTION FOR DEPARTMENT HEAD EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS
1. Item 6i. Domini - Staff Agenda Correspondence.pdf
2. A - Recruitment, Referral, and Retention Incentive Program.pdf
3. B - Revised Exhibit B of the Amended Unrepresented Management Compensation Resolution.pdf
4. Amend the Unrepresented Management Compensation Resolution .pdf
5. A. Draft Resolution to Amend Unrepresented Manager's Compensation.pdf
6. B. Exhibit A Unrepresented Management Compensation and Benefits.pdf
7. C. Exhibit B Amended Unrepresented Management Compensation and Benefits.pdf
8. D. Sample Department Head Employment Contract.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving an amendment to the July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, Unrepresented Management Compensation and Benefits Resolution” authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute individual employment contracts with Department Heads, providing variations in one-time compensation and benefits within approved budgets and within the parameters established by the Resolution, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney; and Authorize the City Manager to execute an individual employment contract with the Police Chief with recommended changes to compensation to address compaction that exceeds the proposed parameters established by the Resolution.
7. PUBLIC HEARING AND BUSINESS ITEMS
7.a
ADOPT THE MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN (60 MINUTES)
1. Item 7a. Harris - Staff Agenda Correspondence .pdf
2. Adoption of the 2025 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan for San Luis Obispo.pdf
3. A- Council Resolution MJHMP.pdf
4. B - Annex G San Luis Obispo County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025 for Webpage.pdf Recommendation:
Adopt a draft Resolution entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, Approving the County of San Luis Obispo Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025 Update.”
7.b
ADOPTION OF THE 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN, 2025 (30 MINUTES)
1. Item 7b. Scott and Boerman - Staff Agenda Correspondence.pdf
2. Adoption of the 2025 UWMP, 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan, and 2026 Water Supply and Demand Assessment.pdf
3. a - Draft Resolution UWMP Adoption.pdf
4. b - Draft Resolution 2025 WSCP Adoption.pdf
5. e - 2026 Water Supply and Demand Assessment (CAR Copy).pdf
6. c - 2025 UWMP (Public Review Draft).pdf
7. d - 2025 WSCP (Public Review Draft).pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution entitled “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan”; Adopt a Resolution entitled “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, adopting the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan”; Receive and file the City’s 2026 Water Supply and Demand Assessment; and Find that adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan is exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15282(v) and California Water Code Section 10652, and that receiving and filing the 2026 Water Supply and Demand Assessment is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
7.c
ANNUAL UPDATE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STRATEGIC PLAN (45 MINUTES)
1. Item 7c. Hermann, Pennon, and Vethavanam - Staff Agenda Correspondence.pdf
2. A - City of Arroyo Grande Memo and Resolution Authorizing Commemorative Flag Displays.pdf
3. ANNUAL UPDATE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STRATEGIC PLAN.pdf
4. A - Current Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan Implementation Matrix.pdf Recommendation:
Receive and file the annual update on the implementation status of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan.
7.d
SOUTH STREET AND KING COURT CROSSING PROJECT MODIFICATION, SPECIFICATION NO. 2001059 (30 MINUTES)
1. Item 7d. Kacsinta and Schwartz - Staff Agenda Correspondence.pdf
2. A - Traffic Signal Analysis Study.pdf
3. B - Traffic Signal Design Concept.pdf
4. South Street and King Court Crossing Project Modification, Specification No. 2001059.pdf Recommendation:
Approve a modification to the South Street and King Court Crossing Project (Specification No. 2001059), authorizing installation of a standard traffic signal in lieu of a pedestrian hybrid beacon; and, Authorize the City Engineer to approve modifications to project plans and specifications and approve associated construction Contract Change Orders as needed to facilitate project modifications up to the available project budget and consistent with California Public Contract Code, including any amendments authorized by the City Manager.
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
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
9. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on July 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. The Regular Meeting of July 7, 2026 will be cancelled
, as approved by Council on November 4, 2025 during their annual review of the 2026 meeting calendar.
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