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Home My WebLink About03-03-2026 City Council Minutes 1 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 _____________________________________________________________________ 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. 2 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, California, acknowledging receipt of a report on the San Luis Obispo Fire Department’s compliance 3 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. 4 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) 5 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 6 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: 03/17/2026