City Council - July 21, 2026
1. CLOSED SESSION (4:00 PM START)
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1.a
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Erica A. Stewart will call the Closed Session of the San Luis Obispo City Council to order at 4:30 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 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.c
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9.
Name of case: Michael Loew v. City of San Luis Obispo, Whitney McDonald, Scott Collins, Timothea Tway, and Christine Dietrick, San Luis Obispo Superior Court Case No. 26CV-0365
1.d
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 Mike Boswell will lead the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.a
INTRODUCTION AND OATH OF OFFICE - FIRE CHIEF RANDY HARRIS City Manager Whitney McDonald will introduce Fire Chief Harris. City Clerk Teresa Purrington will administer the Oath of Office.
4.b
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY 2026 POINT-IN-TIME COUNT UPDATE
1. Item 4b. Tway - Staff Agenda Correspondence.pdf
2. PIT Count Results 2026_City of SLO.pdf
Receive and file a presentation from SLO County’s Homeless Services Division on the 2026 Point-in-Time Count, including City of SLO and Countywide data.
4.c
CITYWIDE SINGLE VOTE COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE
The Council will received an update on communications outreach for Citywide Single Vote.
4.d
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
Not to exceed 15 minutes. 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 6k.
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 - MAY 26, 2026 SPECIAL MEETING AND JUNE 16, 2026 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
1. May26, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes - Draft.pdf
2. Jun 16, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve the minutes of the City Council meeting held on May 26, 2026 and June 16, 2026.
6.c
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENT FOR AN UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD
1. Advisory Body Appointment for an Unscheduled Vacancy on the Housing Authority Board.pdf Recommendation:
Confirm the appointment of William Bartlett to the Housing Authority Board (HAB) for the remainder of the vacated term ending on June 30, 2027.
6.d
ANNUAL CANNABIS BUSINESS PROGRAM UPDATE
1. Annual Cannabis Business Program Update (2026).pdf
Recommendation:
Receive an update on the City’s Cannabis Business Program.
6.e
ADOPTION OF FY 2026-27 COMMUNITY PROMOTION PROGRAMS FOR TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (TBID) AND PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE (PCC)
1. Item 6e. Hermann - Staff Agenda Correspondence.pdf
2. ADOPTION OF FY 2026-27 COMMUNITY PROMOTION PROGRAMS FOR TBID AND PCC.pdf
3. A – TBID FY 2026-27 Line-Item Budget.pdf
4. B – PCC FY 2026-27 Line-Item Budget.pdf
5. C – TBID Bylaw Leg Draft 2026.pdf
6. D – June 10, 2026 TBID Minutes.pdf
7. E – June 10, 2026 PCC Minutes.pdf
8. F – CACP FY 2026-27 Funding Recommendations.pdf
Recommendation:
As recommended by the Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) Board and the Promotional Coordinating Committee (PCC):
Authorize the City Manager to enter into program expenditures and various contracts for the TBID not to exceed the 2026-27 projected revenue of $1,952,383 (excludes administration overhead and staffing costs), based on the recommendations by the TBID Board; This includes, but is not exclusive of, approval of the funding of the first year of an extended two-year contract with Noble Studios for marketing services in the amount of $1,250,000; The funding of the contracts with the SLO Chamber of Commerce for Guest Services and Public Relations in the amount of $148,000; and The funding of the contract with Badger Branding for content marketing services in the amount of $107,700; and Authorize the City Manager to use the TBID Fund Balance of $1,630,929 for tourism marketing expenditures in FY 2026-27 in accordance with City policy; and Approve amendments to Article 7 in TBID’s Bylaws to reflect an increase in fund reserve from $100,000 to 20% of projected annual revenue; and Authorize the City Manager to enter into various contracts and program expenditures for Community Promotions not to exceed the FY 2026-27 program budget of $352,000 (excludes staffing costs) based on the recommendations by the PCC; This includes the funding of the contracts with the SLO Chamber of Commerce for Guest Services, Public Relations, and Cultural Arts & Community Promotions (CACP) Grant Marketing Support in the amount of $194,250; The FY 2026-27 CACP allocations in the amount of $100,000 and authorization to execute individual agreements with each grant recipient; Additionally, authorize the City Manager or her designee to modify allowed uses of grant funding when executing contracts for the FY 2026-27 CACP grant recipients in cases where the grantee’s specific line items in their proposed marketing or advertising plan has shifted but retains its overall intended purpose; and Authorize the City Manager or her designee to use discretion in accepting or rejecting submitted expenses from the FY 2026-27 CACP grant recipients, up to the approved grant amount for each recipient, while ensuring overall purpose and intent remains consistent with recommendations from the Promotional Coordinating Committee and approval by City Council. Grantees must notify staff of any requested deviation in the use of funds in advance of the expenditure, and staff will bring any substantial deviations back to the PCC for consideration.
6.f
FREEWAY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT AND PROJECT SPECIFIC MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1. Item 6f. Kacsinta and Cruce - Staff Agenda Correspondence.pdf
2. Freeway Maintenance Agreement and Project Specific Maintenance Agreement with the State Department of Transportation .pdf
3. A - Draft Resolution Approving the Freeway Maintenance Agreement.pdf
4. B - Draft Resolution Approving the Project Specific Maintenance Agreement.pdf
5. C - 1961 Freeway Agreement.pdf
6. D - 1972 Freeway Agreement.pdf
7. E - 1966 Freeway Maintenance Agreement.pdf
8. F - Exhibit A - Freeway Maintenance Agreement.pdf
9. G - Exhibit B - Project Specific Maintenance Agreement.pdf Recommendation:
Adopt a draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, authorizing execution of a Freeway Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans for portions of State Route 101 within the City limits”; and Adopt a draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, authorizing execution of a Project-Specific Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans for portions of State Highway Route 1 within the City limits.”
6.g
SELECTION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATES FOR THE 2026 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE
1. 2026 Voting Delegate for Cal Cities Annual Conference.pdf Recommendation:
Appoint Council Member Mike Boswell as the Voting Delegate and Council Member Jan Marx as Alternate Voting Delegate to vote on the City’s behalf at the Annual Business Meeting of the League of California Cities on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
6.h
2026 ANNUAL MONITORING FOR THE SAN LUIS RANCH DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, MITIGATION MEASURES, AND PROJECT CONDITIONS
1. San Luis Ranch 2026 Annual DA and MMRP Monitoring and Compliance Report.pdf
2. A – Summary of Compliance with the San Luis Ranch Development Agreement.pdf
3. B – Summary of Compliance with the San Luis Ranch MMRP.pdf
4. C – Summary of Compliance with the San Luis Ranch Project Conditions.pdf
5. D – San Luis Ranch Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (May 2026).pdf Council Member Marx declared a conflict on this item. (Due to owning property in the development. ; ;) Recommendation:
Receive and file the 2026 annual monitoring report for the San Luis Ranch Development Agreement, mitigation measures, and required project conditions.
6.i
2026 ANNUAL MONITORING FOR THE AVILA RANCH DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, MITIGATION MEASURES, AND PROJECT CONDITIONS
1. Item 6i. Tway - Staff Agenda Correspondence.pdf
2. Avila Ranch 2026 Annual DA and MMRP Monitoring and Compliance Report.pdf
3. A – Summary of Compliance with the Avila Ranch Development Agreement.pdf
4. B – Summary of Compliance with the Avila Ranch MMRP.pdf
5. C – Summary of Compliance with the Avila Ranch Project Conditions.pdf
6. D - Avila Ranch Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (May 2026).pdf Recommendation:
Receive and file the 2026 annual monitoring report for the Avila Ranch Development Agreement, mitigation measures, and required project conditions.
6.j
CONSIDER PARTICIPATING IN THE URBAN COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, OVERSEEN BY THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, FOR THE 2027-2029 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM CYCLES
1. Consideration for Participating in the Urban County of San Luis Obispo for the 2027-2029 CDBG Program Cycles.pdf
2. A - Draft Resolution approving participation in the 2027-2029 CDBG Federal Program.pdf
3. B - Invitation to Participate in the 2027-2029 Urban County.pdf
4. C - Draft City of San Luis Obispo 2027-2029 Cooperation Agreement.pdf Recommendation:
Adopt a draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, Approving the Participation in the San Luis Obispo Region Urban County, Overseen by the County of San Luis Obispo, for the 2027-2029 Community Development Block Grant Federal Program Cycles”; and Authorize the City Manager to sign the 2027-2029 Cooperation Agreement to participate in the San Luis Obispo Region Urban County.
6.k
POLICE DEPARTMENT GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR FY 2026-27
1. Police Department Grant Applications for FY 26-27.pdf
2. A - Draft Resolution accepting a grant award provided through the California Highway Patrol.pdf Recommendation:
Authorize the Police Department to submit grant applications to the following agencies:
a. California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program in an amount of $134,200; b. COPS Hiring Program Grant in an amount of $125,000
If the California Highway Parol Cannabis Tax Fund grant is awarded, authorize the City Manager and Chief of Police to execute related grant documents and authorize the Finance Director to make necessary budget adjustments upon the award of the grant.
Authorize staff to suspend and remove funding for the current School Resource Officer position, due to the loss of revenue from the San Luis Coastal Unified School District.
Adopt a draft resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, accepting a grant award provided through the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program to increase education, prevention and enforcement programs focusing on driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs and authorizing the City Manager and Chief of Police to execute all related grant documents”.
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 August 4, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
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