HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11591 approving the adoption of the City of San Luis Obispo Public Works Department Title VI ProgrR 11591
RESOLUTION NO. 11591 (2025 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF
SAN LUIS OBISPO PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TITLE VI
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) provides financial
assistance to states, local governments, and tribal entities for planning, construction,
maintenance, and improvement of highways, bridges, and other surface transportation
infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, Local Public Agencies (LPAs) that receive FHWA funds through the
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) are required to establish a Title VI
Program in compliance with 23 CFR 200.9(b)(7), which is subject to review by Caltrans;
and
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo is a Local Public Agency that receives
FHWA funds through Caltrans; and
WHEREAS, in June 2025, Caltrans’ Office of Local Civil Rights Compliance
completed a Title VI Program Assessment of the City of San Luis Obispo and determined
the City to be non-compliant with several FHWA Title VI Program requirements, issuing
findings and recommendations for corrective action; and
WHEREAS, in response to the notice of findings and recommendations, City staff
promptly undertook corrective action by preparing a Title VI Program to ensure
compliance with federal and state requirements, and will submit the adopted Program to
Caltrans following City Council approval; and
WHEREAS, Caltrans has closed out the 2025 assessment and will verify
completion of the identified corrective actions during the next scheduled program
assessment in June 2026, with the City required to submit an updated Title VI Program
Assessment Online Form by May 31, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo hereby take the following actions:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves and adopts the City of San Luis
Obispo Public Works Department Title VI Program, attached hereto as Exhibit A, in
accordance with FHWA and guidance from Caltrans.
SECTION 2. The City Council directs staff to implement the corrective actions
identified in the 2025 Caltrans Title VI Program Assessment and to prepare and submit
all required documentation for the next program assessment scheduled for June 2026.
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SECTION 3. The City Council authorizes City staff to make administrative changes
to the Public Works Title VI Plan, including updates necessary to maintain compliance
with Caltrans requirements and revisions without further Council action.
SECTION 4. The City Council affirms its commitment to ensuring that all federally
funded programs, services, and activities are administered in a non-discriminatory
manner and in full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
SECTION 5. Environmental Review. The California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) does not apply to the recommended action because the action does not
constitute a “Project” under CEQA Guidelines Sec. 15378.
Upon motion of Council Member Marx, seconded by Vice Mayor Shoresman, and
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Boswell, Francis, Marx, Vice Mayor Shoresman,
and Mayor Stewart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted on this 2nd day of September 2025.
___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
______________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________
J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
___________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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