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Council Minutes
February 24, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Council Members
Present:
Council Member Mike Boswell, Council Member Jan Marx,
Council Member Michelle Shoresman, Vice Mayor Emily
Francis, Mayor Erica A. Stewart
City Staff Present: City Manager Whitney McDonald, Christine Dietrick, City
Attorney, Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A Special Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on
February 24, 2026 at 5:30 PM at 990 Palm Street, Council Chambers, San Luis
Obispo, by Mayor Stewart.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Boswell led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ONLY
4. STUDY SESSION
4.a RENTAL HOUSING REGISTRY STUDY SESSION
Community Development Director Tway and Senior Planner David Amini
provided an in-depth staff report and responded to Council questions.
Public Comments:
1- minute
Frank Zika
T.J. Holderness
Bruce Judson
Cindy Absmeiner
Leah Burnett
Mike Moss
Janice Crooks
Helene Finger
Kathy Godfrey
Astra Keelin
Lisa Jouet
Liam Bronk
2- Minutes
Sawyer Socket
Hayley Townley
Leslie Halls
Angie Kasprzak
David Gray
Brenda Mack
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3-Minutes
Patrick Kimbell
Gerri Clemens
Matthew Roberts
Steve Barasch
Barry Price
Dave Baldwin
Steve Ferrario
Kari Howell
Tim Townley
Julia Alber
Steve Delmartini
Dona Hare Price
Jenn Fields
Weston Patrick
Rachel Whalen
Jonathan Ayala
Graham Updegrove
Allen Hutkin
Garrett Philbin
Tyler Williamson
Anne Hodges
Tyler Coari
Jocelyn Brennan
Mac Gregor Lang
Marcus Hicks
---End of Public Comment---
Action: City Council directed staff to further study the third option
presented: a program that would require all rental properties to register
with the City. The Council asked staff to research what it would take to
create a mandatory rental registry in San Luis Obispo, including reaching
out to other cities that have successful programs. City staff will outline a
local program structure, software solutions, estimated costs, staffing
needs, timeline, and potential fee structure and incorporate this into a
work program item for the Fiscal Year 2027-2029 Budget.
5. LIAISON REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
No Liaison Reports due to the late hour.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:04 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the City
Council will be held on March 3, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at
City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: XX/XX/202X
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Council Minutes
March 3, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Council Members
Present:
Council Member Mike Boswell, Council Member Jan Marx,
Council Member Michelle Shoresman, Vice Mayor Emily
Francis, Mayor Erica A. Stewart
City Staff Present: City Manager Whitney McDonald, Christine Dietrick, City
Attorney, Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on
March 3, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San Luis
Obispo, by Mayor Stewart.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Francis led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.a WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
Mayor Stewart presented a proclamation declaring March 2026 as
Women's History Month to Angellia Moore representing the Monday Club.
3.b YOUTH ART MONTH
Mayor Stewart presented a proclamation declaring March 2026 as Youth
Art Month to Amanda Grieshop, Public Art Coordinator for the City of San
Luis Obispo.
3.c CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Whitney McDonald provided a report on upcoming projects.
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4. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public Comment:
Biz Steinberg
Sharon Roberts
Steve Schmidt
Matt Bennetti
Chris Boyd
Ryan Rundle
Garrett Philbin
John Ashbaugh
--End of Public Comment--
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Public Comment:
None
--End of Public Comment--
Motion By Council Member Shoresman
Second By Vice Mayor Francis
To approve Consent Calendar Items 5a to 5f.
Ayes (5): Council Member Boswell, Council Member Marx, Council Member
Shoresman, Vice Mayor Francis, and Mayor Stewart
CARRIED (5 to 0)
5.a WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
Waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances as appropriate.
5.b MINUTES REVIEW - FEBRUARY 17, 2026 COUNCIL MINUTES
Approve the minutes of the City Council meeting held on February 17,
2026.
5.c ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A
REPORT ON THE SAN LUIS OBISPO FIRE DEPARTMENT’S
COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
SECTIONS 13146.2 AND 13146.3 PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 1205
Adopt Resolution No. 11633 (2026 Series) entitled, “A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, Californi a, acknowledging
receipt of a report on the San Luis Obispo Fire Department’s compliance
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with California Health and Safety Code Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3
pursuant to Senate Bill 1205 Section 13146.4.”
5.d 2026-27 CENTRAL SERVICES COST ALLOCATION PLAN
Adopt the 2026-27 Central Services Cost Allocation Plan including the
Cost of Services Allocation and Labor Rates.
5.e APPROVE AN EASEMENT WITH PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC
COMPANY FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO’S BOB JONES
PATHWAY PROJECT2026-27
1. Adopt Resolution No. 11634 (2026 Series) entitled, “A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California,
authorizing a Utility Distribution Easement with Pacific Gas and
Electric Company that will encumber property owned by the City of
San Luis Obispo identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 076-121-
018 commonly known as the Filipponi Ecological Reserve.”
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the Easement Deed identified as
document LD# 2231-12-10067.
5.f LEASE AMENDMENT WITH SBA 2012 TC ASSETS, LLC FOR
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY LEASE AT LAGUNA LAKE GOLF
COURSE
1. Approve Resolution No. 11635 (2026 Series) authorizing the First
Amendment to the Lease Agreement between the City of San Luis
Obispo and SBA 2012 TC Assets, LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company, to extend the lease for telecommunications facilities at
Laguna Lake Golf Course for an additional 20-year term.
2. Authorize the Finance Director to implement any necessary budget
adjustments to reflect the amended lease terms and appropriate a
$45,000 one-time payment from the lessee to the Laguna Lake
Golf Course Maintenance Project (account 2000030).
6. PUBLIC HEARING AND BUSINESS ITEMS
6.a LOCAL ROADS FIRST PROPOSED BALLOT MEASURE – CONSIDER
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT (30 MINUTES)
This item was continued to a date certain of March 17, 2026.
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6.b FY 2026-27 BUDGET SUPPLEMENT PREVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF
OPERATIONAL INITIATIVES (180 MINUTES)
City Manager McDonald, Finance Director Jackson and Principal Analyst
Kuhn provided an in-depth staff report and responded to Council
questions.
Public Comments:
Lisa Sperow
---End of Public Comment---
Motion By Council Member Marx
Second By Vice Mayor Francis
To direct staff to prepare a Grant Agreement for $10,000 with CDSLO and
return to Council for approval.
Ayes (3): Council Member Boswell, Council Member Marx, and Vice
Mayor Francis
Noes (2): Council Member Shoresman, and Mayor Stewart
CARRIED (3 to 2)
Motion By Vice Mayor Francis
Second By Council Member Boswell
To not fund the 115 Trust and to use the $2,000,000 to make an additional
ADP payment to CALPERS.
Ayes (3): Council Member Boswell, Council Member Marx, and Vice
Mayor Francis
Noes (2): Council Member Shoresman, and Mayor Stewart
CARRIED (3 to 2)
Motion By Council Member Marx
Second By Council Member Shoresman
Directed staff to close the 115 Trust assuming it is cost neutral.
Ayes (5): Council Member Boswell, Council Member Marx, Council
Member Shoresman, Vice Mayor Francis, and Mayor Stewart
CARRIED (5 to 0)
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7. LIAISON REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Stewart
Attended the Maxine Lewis Grove open house.
Attended the Cal City Board meeting on February 19th and 20th.
Attended the City Selection Committee meeting
Attended the Mayor/Advisory Body Chair Quarterly meeting
Vice Mayor Francis
Attended the Nacimiento Water Project meeting
Attended the State of Downtown
Attended the Legislative Platform Ad Hoc committee meeting
Attended the County Mayor's Monthly meeting for Mayor Stewart
Attended the Maxine Lewis Grove Open House
Council Member Boswell
Attended the Community Action Partnership meeting
Attended the Lunar New Year celebration
Attended the State of Downtown
Attended the Visit SLO Reception
Toured SLO City Farm
Council Member Marx
Attended the State of the Downtown
Attended Maxine Lewis Grove Open House
Attended the Mayor/Advisory Body Chair meeting
Council Member Shoresman
The Homeless Services Oversight Committee Annual listening session will
be held on March 18
Attended Maxine Lewis Grove Open House
Attended the Lunar New Year celebration
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8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:02 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting
is scheduled for March 17, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City
Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: XX/XX/202X
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