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RESOLUTION NO. 11636 (2026 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE SAN LUIS OBISPO
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION EXPENDITURE PLAN AND IN SUPPORT
OF THE PROPOSED COUNTYWIDE 0.5% TRANSPORTATION SALES
TAX MEASURE BEING PLACED ON THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 BALLOT
WHEREAS, the streets, roads, highways, transit systems, bicycle and pedestrian
facilities within the incorporated and unincorporated areas of San Luis Obispo County are
of regional concern and are essential to the safety, mobility, economic vitality,
environmental sustainability, and quality of life of residents, businesses, visitors, seniors,
veterans, and persons with mobility challenges; and
WHEREAS, existing federal, state, and local transportation revenues are
insufficient to adequately maintain, operate, and improve the County’s and Cities’
transportation system and keeping roads and highways in good condition and enhancing
mobility helps protect public safety; and
WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments has developed a
proposal for a 0.5% sales tax measure to support transportation infrastructure and
services, enabling the County of San Luis Obispo to become a self‑help county, increase
access to federal and state transportation funding, and strengthen local and regional
investment in critical transportation needs.
WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments Board has developed
the San Luis Obispo County Transportation Expenditure Plan pursuant to the authority of
Public Utilities Code Section 180206; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Expenditure Plan guides the investment of
revenues generated, provides for locally controlled funding for transportation repairs and
improvements, and requires strict fiscal accountability protections, including a Citizen's
Oversight Committee, annual independent audits, and public disclosure of all spending;
and
WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo County Transportation Expenditure Plan and
Ordinance was introduced by the governing body of the San Luis Obispo Council of
Governments on February 4, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the interests of San Luis Obispo County and its residents and
businesses will benefit by the implementation of a San Luis Obispo County Transportation
Expenditure Plan through a proposed new half -cent sales tax for transportation in San
Luis Obispo County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
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R 11636
SECTION 1. Action. The Council of the City of San Luis Obispo hereby approves
the San Luis Obispo County Transportation Expenditure Plan introduced by the San Luis
Obispo Council of Governments on February 4, 2026.
SECTION 2. Action. The City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo recommends
that the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors place the San Luis Obispo County
Transportation Expenditure Plan on the November 3, 2026 ballot together with a
transportation sales tax measure.
Upon motion of Mayor Stewart, seconded by Council Member Boswell, and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Boswell, Marx, Shoresman, Vice Mayor Francis,
and Mayor Stewart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 17th day of March 2026.
___________________________
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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