City Council - September 01, 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 4:45 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
1.b
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY
Public Comment will only be accepted for items listed on the Closed Session agenda.
1.c
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraph (1) of subdivision (e) of Section 54956.9. No. of potential cases: One
1.d
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8
Property: APN 002-412-016
Agency Robert Hill, Greg Hermann,
Negotiators: Christine Dietrick, Whitney McDonald
Negotiating History Center of San
Parties: Luis Obispo County
Under Price and terms of payment.
Negotiation:
1.e
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8
Property: APN 002-352-022
Agency Robert Hill, Greg Hermann,
Negotiators: Christine Dietrick, Whitney McDonald
Negotiating Steven and Gina Nelson
Parties:
Under Price and terms of payment.
Negotiation:
1.f
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on September 1, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. 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 Jan Marx will lead the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.a
HUNGER ACTION MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Erica A. Stewart will present a Proclamation declaring September 2026 as Hunger Action Month.
4.b
30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO GREENBELT
Mayor Erica A. Stewart will present a Proclamation for the 30th Anniversary of the San Luis Obispo Greenbelt.
4.c
30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Mayor Erica A. Stewart will present a Proclamation for the 30th Anniversary of the Performing Arts Center.
4.d
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 6g.
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 - AUGUST 18, 2026 COUNCIL MINUTES
1. August 18, 2026 City Council Minutes - Draft.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve the minutes of the City Council meeting held on August 18, 2026.
6.c
FINAL ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE CLARIFYING APPLICABILITY OF MHPRSO TO LONG-TERM LEASES AND REQUIRING NOTICES BY OWNERS
1. Final adoption of Ordinance amending MHPRSO.pdf
2. A - Ordinance No 1759 Amending Chapter 5.44 Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization Ordinance.pdf Recommendation:
Adopt Ordinance No. 1759 (2026 Series) entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, Amending Chapter 5.44, Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization Ordinance, to Apply Restrictions on Space Rent Increase Upon Transfer (5.44.060(C)) to Certain Existing Long-Term Leases and to Require Park Owners/Operators to Provide Notice to Tenants (5.44.143).”
6.d
POLICE DEPARTMENT 2025 ASSEMBLY BILL 481 (MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE) ANNUAL REPORT
1. 6d. Military Equipment Use Annual Report Agenda Correspondence.pdf
2. Police Department 2025 Assembly Bill 481 (Military Equipment Use) Annual Report.pdf
3. A - Resolution 2025 AB 481 and renewal of ordinance 1712.pdf
4. B - San Luis Obispo Police Department Military Equipment Use Annual Report 2025 AB481.pdf
5. C - Lexipol Policy 707 Military Equipment.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a draft Resolution entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, accepting the 2025 Military Equipment Use (AB 481) Annual Report and Renewing Ordinance No. 1712 with Findings of Ongoing Compliance with City Policy and State Law” Receive and file the 2025 Assembly Bill 481 Annual Report Update, and the San Luis Obispo Police Department Military Use Policy 707.
6.e
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 13, CHAPTER 13.12 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 17 WITHIN THE PRADO ROAD INTERCHANGE PROJECT LIMITS
1. 2nd Reading Undergrounding Area 17.pdf
2. A - Draft Ordinance No. 1758 (2026 Series) Establishing a New Underground Utility District 17.pdf
3. B - Exhibits.pdf
4. C - PGE Franchise Agreement (1978).pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt Ordinance
No. 1758
(2026 Series) entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending Section 13.12.040 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code to Establish a New Underground Utility District 17.”
6.f
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONSULTING SERVICES TO CONDUCT A CITYWIDE USER FEE STUDY AND PREPARE A CENTRAL SERVICE COST ALLOCATION PLAN AND LABOR RATES
1. RFP Fee study and CAP.pdf
2. A - RFP - User Fee Study and Cost Allocation Plan 2026.pdf Recommendation:
A
uthorize staff to issue
a Request for Proposals (
RFP
)
for Consulting Services to Conduct a Citywide User Fee Study and Prepare a Central Service Cost Allocation Plan and Labor Rates ,
and delegate award authority to the City Manager
.
6.g
APPROVAL OF SLO TRANSIT’S 2026 TRANSIT ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN AND CONTINGENCY FLEET PLAN
1. Approval of SLO Transit's 2026 Transit Asset Management Plan and Contingency Fleet Plan.pdf
2. A - Draft Resolution Approving SLO Transit's 2026 TAM Plan and Contingency Fleet Plan.pdf
3. B - 2026 Transit Asset Management Plan, Final Draft.pdf
4. C - Contingency Fleet Plan, Final Draft.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 2026 Transit Asset Management Plan and Contingency Fleet Plan, and authorizing the City Manager to approve future administrative updates to the plans” Authorize SLO Transit’s Accountable Executive, the City Manager, to sign the final version of the 2026 Transit Asset Management Plan; and Authorize SLO Transit’s Accountable Executive, the City Manager, to sign the final version of the Contingency Fleet Plan; and Authorize the City Manager to approve amendments and future administrative updates to the Plans as necessary to maintain compliance with applicable Federal Transit Administration requirements and to address changing operational conditions.
7. PUBLIC HEARING AND BUSINESS ITEMS
7.a
POLICE DEPARTMENT 2025 ANNUAL REPORT (60 MINUTES)
1. Police Department 2025 Annual Report.pdf
2. A - 2025 Police Department Annual Report Update.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file the Police Department 2025 Annual Report.
8. LIAISON REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
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 September 15, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
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