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City Manager’s Report
December 2, 2025
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Buy Local Bonus
•Spend $100 at a local retailer and
get a $25 gift card to another
business
•Check out a new business or
support a long-time favorite!
•See all details at
www.slocity.org/buylocalbonus
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Holiday Downtown Parking Promotion
Free Garage Parking for the Holidays
Sundays in December: December 7, 14, 21, and 28
Christmas Holiday (December 24, 25 & 26)
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
49th Annual Downtown SLO Holiday Parade:
Free on-street and garage parking from
4:00pm - 11:00pm
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Jack House Holiday Events
Free Jack House Holiday Tours
Visit the beautifully decorated
property for festive tours on
Sundays in December between
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Step back in time to stroll the
elegant parlor, cozy library,
historic piano to experience the d
charming Victorian Era, as well as
the model train display in the
Carriage House.
www.sloparkandrec.org
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Emerson Park Beautification Project - Update
Amenity Upgrades:
Add new playground, restroom, and water stations
Update basketball court, add half court
Redo all asphalt, add seating and shade
Add ½ acre dog park (small and large size dogs)
New perimeter fencing and safety lighting
www.sloparksandrec.org – current projects – Emerson Park
Fall 2021
•City awarded $2.81 million grant for park upgrades
Spring 2022 – Summer 2023
•Parks & Recreation Commission meetings
•Community Survey and July 2023 community park event
Fall 2023 – Fall 2025
•Parks and Recreation Commission meetings
•August 2025 park community event
Winter 2026
•PRC meetings: January 7th and February 4th
•Anticipated project start: Winter 2027
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Finance Public Counter
The counter will continue to be located at 919 Palm through 4:00pm on
Thursday, December 4th. The counter will be closed on Friday,
December 5th.The public can also transact business:
•By phone or email
•Online:
•Make payments: www.slocity.org/pay
•Manage business license accounts:
https://businessrenewal.slocity.org/PrimeWeb/
•Bus passes can be purchased at the Mobility Services Counter at 1260
Chorro.
•Utility bill payments can be made at the Utilities Office at 879 Morro.
•Payments can also be left in the drop box outside of the Finance/IT
entrance to City Hall
Finance Contact Info
General Inquiries
(805) 781-7144
Cashier
(805) 781-7124
cashier@slocity.org
Business License & Tax
(805) 781-7134
bt@slocity.org
The remodel of the lower level of City Hall is complete, and the Finance Public Counter is moving back
to City Hall effective December 8th!
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Cultural Burns rescheduled for next week!
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will be conducting cultural burns
to support native ecosystems
and wildfire resilience on City
Open Space.
The burns are planned for:
Miossi - Thursday 12/11
Johnson Ranch - Friday 12/12
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Closed for the Holidays (12/24/25 – 1/2/26)
Do you have business to conduct with the City before the end
of the year? Keep in mind holiday closures
Public offices and customer service counters will:
•Close Wed, Dec. 24, 2025 – Fri, Jan. 2, 2026
•Reopen on Mon, Jan. 5, 2026
Report general issues via AskSLO at slocity.org/Ask
Review instructions & deadlines for services from specific
departments at slocity.org.
City services that are essential to public health and safety will
continue normal operations.
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January 13, 2026 City Council Meeting
Consent Items:
•2026 Council Liaison and Subcommittee Assignments
•Authorize Transfer of Operating Capital Funding for Purchase of
Autonomous Field Striper
•Authorize Release of RFQ for Audio-Visual Services
•Grant of Easement Deed to PG&E Related to Bob Jones Bike Trail
•Authorize Fire Department to Accept California Fire Council Grant
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January 13, 2026 City Council Meeting
Consent Items:
•Second Reading of Historic Preservation Ordinance Replacement
•Award Construction Contract for South Street and King Court Crossing
Project
•Approve Reimbursement Agreement Between City and County for the
Salinas Dam Transfer of Ownership Feasibility Study
•MOU with SLOCOG and City of Santa Maria for Pilot Express Transit
Service
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January 13, 2026 City Council Meeting
Public Hearings & Business Items:
•Acceptance of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and
Transportation Development Act (TDA) Reports for FY 2024-25
•Citywide Single Vote Ordinance