HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/3/2026 Item 5h, McDonald and Harnett - Staff Agenda CorrespondenceCity of San Luis Obispo, Council Memorandum
City of San Luis Obispo
Council Agenda Correspondence
DATE: February 3, 2026
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Whitney McDonald, City Manager
Prepared By: Natalie Harnett, Policy and Project Manager
VIA: Whitney McDonald, City Manager
SUBJECT: ITEM #5h - APPROVE A DRAFT LETTER TO LEGISLATORS
REGARDING DIABLO CANYON POWER PLANT
The City Council received agenda correspondence from Senator John Laird regarding
the Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) and the proposed letter from the City Council
that is provided in Item 5h. Staff received a request from a Council Member to address
that letter from Senator Laird in a staff agenda correspondence that also includes
proposed language that acknowledges the letter from Senator Laird and expresses
support and understanding for the concerns and goals outlined in his letter, which is
attached to this agenda correspondence as Attachment A.
Proposed language for consideration is shown below which would be inserted as a new
paragraph after the first paragraph of the draft letter should Council wish to include it:
“The City Council would like to acknowledge and thank Senator Laird for his letter
dated January 30, 2026, addressed to them on this matter. The City Council
understands the issues and concerns identified in the letter and supports the goals
and processes outlined regarding DCPP.”
ATTACHMENT
A – Senator Laird Letter to the City of San Luis Obispo Re DCPP