City Council - October 06, 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 4:00 PM 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8
Property:
APN 001-013-002
Agency Negotiators:
Alejandra Celio, Brian Nelson, Kyle Anderson, Jennifer Rice, Luke Schwartz, Madeline Kacsinta, Aaron Floyd, Dietrick, Whitney McDonald Negotiating Parties:
KGR Enterprises
Under Negotiation:
Price and terms of payment.
Property:
APN 001-014-041
Agency Negotiators:
Alejandra Celio, Brian Nelson, Kyle Anderson, Jennifer Rice, Luke Schwartz, Madeline Kacsinta, Aaron Floyd, Christine Dietrick, Whitney McDonald Negotiating Parties:
Mr. Javob Feldman, Ms. Marilyn Miller Farmer
Under Negotiation:
Price and terms of payment.
1.d
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9.
Name of case: Ray Hais v. City of San Luis Obispo, California Public Employment Relations Board, UPC No. LA-CE-1905-M
1.e
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on October 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM 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
Vice Mayor Emily Francis will lead the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.a
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
Mayor Stewart will present a Proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
4.b
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
Mayor Stewart will present a Proclamation declaring October 4 - 10, 2026 as Fire Prevention Week.
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 6l.
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 27, 2026 AND SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 COUNCIL MINUTES
1. 08-27-2026 City Council Special Meeting Minutes - Draft.pdf
2. 09-15-2026 City Council Meeting Minutes - Draft.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve the minutes of the City Council meeting held on August 27, 2026 and September 15, 2026.
6.c
COMMUNITY BIKESHARE PROGRAM – REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
1. 2026 Citywide Bikeshare RFP.pdf
2. A. 2026 Bike Share RFP.pdf
3. B. MOU between the City of SLO and Cal Poly for Regional Bikeshare Program.pdf Recommendation:
Authorize the release of a joint Request for Proposals (RFP) with California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly) for a public bikeshare program.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Operator Agreement with the selected Operator. The Operator Agreement shall be in substantially the same form as set forth in Exhibit A to the RFP and to the satisfaction of the City Attorney.
Direct staff to return to Council with a proposed Service Level and License Agreement with the selected Operator.
6.d
ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH CIVICA LAW GROUP, APC, RELATED TO THE 1150 LAUREL RECEIVERSHIP, AND WITH RICHARDS WATSON GERSHON RELATED TO THE RIGHETTI HILLSIDE LITIGATION
1. Additional Funding with Civica Law Group, APC, and Richards Watson Gershon, related to receivership and litigation.pdf Recommendation:
Approve $273,000 as the new not-to-exceed amount for the existing legal services agreement with Civica Law Group, APC, related to the 1150 Laurel receivership (a $50,000 increase).
Approve $220,000 as the new not-to-exceed amount for the existing legal services agreement with Richards Watson Gershon for Righetti Hillside litigation (a $50,000 increase).
Authorize the City Attorney to execute any legal services agreement amendments necessitated by the approvals above.
6.e
ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENT FOR AN UNSCHEDULED VACANCY ON THE TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD
1. Advisory Body Appointment for an Unscheduled Vacancy on the Tourism Business Improvement District Board.pdf Recommendation:
Confirm the appointment of Carolina Ertani to the Tourism Business Improvement District Board (TBID) for the remainder of a vacated term expiring June 30, 2028.
6.f
AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE CALTRANS SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM FOR PREPARATION OF A CITYWIDE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PLAN
1. Authorization to Apply for Grant Funding Through the Caltrans Sustainable Communities Planning Grant Program.pdf
2. A - Draft Resolution Approving the Application for Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program.pdf Recommendation:
Authorize staff to prepare and submit an application for the Caltrans Sustainable Communities grant program, including a request of up to $300,000 to fund preparation of a Citywide Safe Routes to School Plan; and, Approve the use of up to $50,000 in Active Transportation Plan Implementation capital project account (Specification No. 2000608) funding as the required local match funds for this grant pursuit; and, Authorize the Finance Director to appropriate grant funds and approve a budget amendment to reflect received grant funds, if awarded; Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney, or their respective designees, to act as agents to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all grant documents including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, and payment requests which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project; and, Adopt a Draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of San Luis Obispo, California, approving the application for grant funding through the Caltrans Sustainable Communities Grant Program to fund preparation of a Citywide Safe Routes to School Plan.”
6.g
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE A RENEWED FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH PHILLIPS 66 PIPELINE, LLC FOR EXISTING PIPELINES LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 17, 2026
1. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to Approve a Renewed Franchise Agreement with Phillips 66 Pipeline, LLC.pdf
2. A - Draft Resolution of Intent to Approve a New Franchise Agreement with Phillips 66 Pipeline LLC.pdf
3. B - Proprietary Pipeline Abandonment Agreement.pdf
4. C - Phillips 66 Pipeline LLC Franchise Application.pdf
5. D - Draft Phillips 66 Common Carrier Pipeline Franchise Agreement.pdf
6. E - Map of Existing Common Carrier Pipeline and Abandoned Proprietary Pipelines.pdf Recommendation:
Adopt a Draft Resolution of Intention entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, declaring the City’s intent to approve a Franchise Ordinance, superseding Ordinance 1709 (2022 Series), to allow Phillips 66 Pipeline LLC to operate and maintain pipelines for the transportation of oil and other specified materials in the City of San Luis Obispo and setting a public hearing for November 17, 2026”; and Authorize the Public Works and Utilities Director to execute the letter agreement memorializing the abandonment of the Phillips 66 proprietary pipeline.
6.h
2026 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION
1. Authorize the Police Department to submit a 2026 JAG grant application.pdf Recommendation:
Authorize the Police department to submit a grant application to the Bureau of Justice Assistance for the 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) grant in the amount of $18,020.
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.
6.i
ADVERTISE JOB ORDER CONTRACT FOR STREETS AND SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE 2027, SPECIFICATION NO. 1000199
1. Authorization to Advertise Job Order Contract (JOC) 2027 Specification 1000199.pdf Recommendation:
Approve the Special Provisions for the Job Order Contract for Street and Sidewalk Maintenance 2027, Specification No. 1000199; and, Authorize staff to advertise for bids; and,
Authorize the City Manager to award the contract to the lowest responsive bidder.
6.j
SUPPORT COAST RAIL COORDINATING COUNCIL PILOT TRAIN SERVICE FOR 2028 OLYMPIC GAMES
1. Support CRCC Pilot Train Service for 2028 Olympic Games.pdf
2. A - Draft Resolution Supporting CRCC Pilot Train Service During the 2028 Olympic Games.pdf
3. B - 2028 Olympics Pilot Rail Service Fact Sheet.pdf
Recommendation:
Adopt a Draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, supporting efforts by the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments and the Coast Rail Coordinating Council to develop and secure funding for a pilot passenger rail service connecting Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, and the San Francisco Bay Area during the 2028 Olympic Games.”
6.k
AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT AND RE-ADVERTISE THE BROADBAND IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT – FFA, SPECIFICATION NO. 2001063
1. Authorization to Reject All Bids and Re-advertise the Broadband Implementation Project - FFA, Specification No. 2001063.pdf
2. A - May 7, 2026 Bid Results.pdf
3. B - July 2, 2026 Bid Results.pdf
Recommendation:
Reject all bids and authorize staff to re-advertise the Broadband Implementation Project – FFA, Specification No. 2001063, with a Base Bid and Additive Alternatives; and, Authorize the City Engineer to approve the revised project plans and specifications for the Broadband Implementation Project – FFA (project), Specification 2001063 contingent upon CPUC approval of the requested project scope amendment; and, Authorize the City Manager to award the construction contract, including the Base Bid and Additive Alternatives in priority order, if the lowest responsible bid is within the publicly disclosed construction award authority of $2,400,000 and the CPUC has approved the requested project scope amendment and extension of the grant completion deadline.
6.l
AUTHORIZATION OF A CHANGE ORDER FOR THE WASTEWATER COLLECTIONS INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL STRATEGY AND WASTEWATER FLOW MODEL
1. Authorize a Change Order for the Wastewater Collections Infrastructure Renewal Strategy .pdf
2. A - West Yost Final Change Order Request.pdf
Recommendation:
Authorize a change order in the amount of $102,437 for the Wastewater Collections Infrastructure Renewal Strategy and associated Wastewater Flow Model
7. PUBLIC HEARING AND BUSINESS ITEMS
7.a
2025-26 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (TBID) AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CONTINUE THE TBID (30 MINUTES)
1. 2025-26 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TBID AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO CONTINUE THE DISTRICT.pdf
2. A - SLO 2025-26 Annual Report.pdf
3. B — Draft Resolution of Intention to continue the SLO TBID.pdf
4. C — TBID Draft Minutes from September 9, 2026.pdf
Recommendation:
As recommended by the Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) Board, receive and approve the TBID Board’s annual report for FY 2025-26; and Adopt a Draft Resolution of Intention entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, declaring its intention to continue the San Luis Obispo Tourism Business Improvement District, to continue the basis for and to levy the assessment for the district, and to set a date for the Public Hearing on the district and the assessment for 2026-27.
8. STUDY SESSION
8.a
GRAND AVENUE PAVING PROJECT STUDY SESSION (90 MINUTES)
1. Grand Avenue Paving Project Study Session.pdf
2. A - Preliminary Grand Avenue Paving Project Design Concepts.pdf
3. B - Grand Avenue Improvements Recommended for Future Consideration.pdf Recommendation:
Receive an update on the Grand Avenue Paving Project; and Provide feedback on the Preliminary Grand Avenue Paving Project Design Concepts.
9. 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
10. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on October 20, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
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