Agenda — San Luis Obispo City Council, October 20, 2026

City Council - October 20, 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 Closed Session items 1c, 1d, and 9a at this time.

1.c

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraph (2) 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 elevated ammonia concentration in partially treated wastewater. The allegations are set forth in a Notice of Violation, issued to the City [SZ1.1][td1.2][SZ1.3]on January 24, 2024, from the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board, which is available for review upon request to the City Clerk.

1.d

The facts and circumstances related to the exposure of litigation arise from allegations related to collection of the City’s Utility Users Tax for streaming services. The allegations are set forth in greater detail in a letter submitted by Disney Platform Distribution to the City dated May 27, 2026, which is available for review upon request to the City Clerk.

1.e

ADJOURNMENT
City Council will continue the Closed Session to the end of the Regular Meeting. The City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on October 20, 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
Mayor Erica A. Stewart will lead the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.

4. PRESENTATIONS

4.a

ARBOR DAY
Mayor Stewart will present a Proclamation declaring November 7, 2026 as Arbor Day.

4.b
70TH ANNIVERSARY OF YMCA SLO COUNTY
Mayor Stewart will present a Proclamation honoring the 70th Anniversary of YMCA SLO County.

4.c

CITY MANAGER REPORT
Receive a brief report from City Manager Whitney McDonald.

4.d
EL NIÑO PREPAREDNESS PRESENTATION
Presentation to Council on El Niño Preparations in City of San Luis Obispo.

4.e

CITY PUBLIC ART PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Presentation to Council with overview of the program and current and anticipated projects.

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 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 - OCTOBER 6, 2026 COUNCIL MINUTES

1. 10-06-2026 City Council Meeting Minutes - Draft.pdf
Recommendation:

Approve the minutes of the City Council meeting held on October 6, 2026.

6.c
CONSIDERATION OF 2027-28 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING PRIORITIES

1. Consideration of 2027-28 Community Development Block Grant Funding Priorities.pdf

2. A – HRC Minutes of September 2, 2026.pdf
Recommendation:

As recommended by the Human Relations Commission (HRC), approve the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) ranked funding priorities for the 2027-28 funding year.

6.d

AUTHORIZE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE

1. Authorize RFP for Housing Element Update.pdf

2. A - Draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for Housing Element Update.pdf Recommendation:

Authorize the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a consultant to prepare and submit the City’s 7th Cycle Housing Element Update to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for final certification; Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with selected consulting firm; and Authorize the Finance Director to execute and amend the Purchase Order for the selected consultant within the final project budget.

6.e

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PLANNING, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

1. Planning On-Call Consultants RFQ.pdf

2. A - 2026 RFQ CDD On-Call Planning Consultants.pdf
Recommendation:

Authorize a Request for Qualifications for on-call planning, environmental, and financial services to supplement Community Development Department resources; and Authorize the Community Development Director to execute the agreements associated with the selected consulting firms; and Authorize the Finance Director to execute and amend Purchase Orders for individual consultant service contracts in amounts not-to-exceed the authorized project budget as approved by the Community Development Director.

6.f

APPROPRIATION OF CUPA AND ISA FUNDS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS FOR EXPENDITURES DIRECTLY RELATED TO THEIR ACTIVITIES

1. Authorization to use CUPA enforcement funds for CUPA related expenditures and ISA funds for training related expenditures.pdf

2. A - Draft Resolution - Authorizing Appropriation of CUPA Fines Fund and ISA Funds.pdf

3. B - ISA agreement with Alan Hancock College.pdf
Recommendation:

Appropriate up to $71,000 for the Fire Department to use Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) Enforcement Funds for expenses directly related to CUPA activities; and Appropriate up to $11,493.88 from the Instructional Service Agreement (ISA) between the Fire Department and Alan Hancock Community College for training related expenditures.

6.g

AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ON-CALL ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

1. RFQ for Electrician Services.pdf

2. A - RFQ Electrician Services.pdf
Recommendation:

Authorize the issuance of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for On-Call Electrical Maintenance, Repair, and Operational Support Services to establish a five-year qualified contractor pool; and Authorize the Public Works & Utilities Director to establish the On-Call Electrical Maintenance, Repair, and Operational Support Services Contractor List from responsive and qualified proposals received through the RFQ process; and Authorize the City Manager, or authorized designee, to execute agreements with one or more qualified and appropriately licensed electrical contractors in the established contractor pool to provide recurring electrical maintenance, repair, emergency response, low-voltage support, and related operational services at City facilities.

6.h

AUTHORIZE A CHANGE ORDER FOR CONTINUED CONTRACT WATER TREATMENT PLANT SUPERVISOR/OPERATOR SUPPORT

1. Authorize Change Order for Contract Water Treatment Plant Supervisor.pdf Recommendation:

Authorize a $50,001 amendment to the Water Talent contract for temporary certified T5 operator coverage at the Water Treatment Plant, increasing the total contract amount to $200,000, and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment; and Authorize the City Manager to execute subsequent extensions or amendments necessary to maintain Water Treatment Plant operational coverage, provided sufficient budget is available.

6.i

CONSOLIDATION OF DEFERRED COMPENSATION AND DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PLANS TO MISSIONSQUARE

1. Consolidation of Deferred Compensation Providers.pdf

2. A -Draft Resolution authorizing consolidation of the 457b and 401a plans from Nationwide Empower and PARS to MissionSquare .pdf

3. B - Draft Resolution authorizing the transition of the City’s 401a plan from PARS to MissionSquare.pdf

4. C - Draft Resolution designating the City Manager as Plan Administrator.pdf Recommendation:

Adopt a Draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, Authorizing the Consolidation of the City’s 457(b) Plans Record-Kept by Nationwide and Empower, and the 401(a) Plan Record-Kept by PARS/John Hancock, to ICMA Retirement Corporation Governmental Profit Sharing Plan & Trust (d/b/a MissionSquare), and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Necessary Documents for the Plans” Adopt a Draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, Authorizing the Transition of the City's Defined Contribution Plan for Eligible Employees from Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) to ICMA Retirement Corporation Governmental Profit Sharing Plan & Trust (d/b/a MissionSquare).” Adopt a Draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, Designating the City Manager as Plan Administrator for Deferred Compensation and Defined Contribution Retirement Plans.”

6.j

TEMPORARY DISPATCHER INCENTIVE PROGRAM

1. Temporary Dispatcher Incentive Program.pdf

2. A – Draft Resolution – SLOPSOA Side Letter.pdf

3. B – Exhibit “A” to the Draft Resolution – SLOPSOA Side Letter.pdf

4. C – Draft Resolution – POA Side Letter.pdf

5. D – Exhibit “A” to the Draft Resolution – POA Side Letter.docx.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 July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2027 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of San Luis Obispo and the San Luis Obispo Police Staff Officers’ Association.” 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 July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, Memorandum of Understanding between the City of San Luis Obispo and the San Luis Obispo Police Officers’ Association.”

6.k
RESOLUTION TO OPPOSE PROPOSITION 43 WHICH LIMITS VOTER’S ABILITY TO RAISE REVENUES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES Adopt a draft Resolution opposing Proposition 43, a constitutional amendment on the November 2026 statewide ballot to limit voter's ability to raise revenues for local government services.

Staff Report for this item will be published no later than 5:00 PM of Friday October 16, 2026.

7. PUBLIC HEARING AND BUSINESS ITEMS

7.a
ANNUAL PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FY 2026-27

1. ANNUAL PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FY 2026-27.pdf

2. A – DRAFT Resolution to Continue TBID FY 2026-27.pdf Recommendation:

Conduct a public hearing to receive testimony regarding the City Council’s intention to continue the San Luis Obispo Tourism Business Improvement District and determine whether a legally sufficient protest is made; and If no legally sufficient protest is made, adopt a Draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, declaring the basis for and the levy of the assessment for the San Luis Obispo Tourism Business Improvement District and affirming the establishment of the District."

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. CLOSED SESSION (CONTINUED)

9.a

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

10. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held on November 10, 2026. at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.

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