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RESOLUTION NO. 11637 (2026 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
REGIONAL HOMELESSNESS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
COMPACT.
WHEREAS, homelessness in San Luis Obispo County is a complex, countywide
challenge requiring unified, compassionate, and strategic action ; and
WHEREAS, the County of San Luis Obispo and the seven incorporated cities
recognize that addressing homelessness effectively requires shared responsibility,
coordinated planning, and alignment of local and regional strategies; and
WHEREAS, the County of San Luis Obispo and the seven incorporated cities have
collaborated to develop the San Luis Obispo County Regional Homelessness and
Affordable Housing Compact (“Compact”) which establishes a voluntary, collaborative
framework through which participating jurisdictions commit to shared principles to guide
individual and collective actions, including treating all people with dignity, strengthening
regional collaboration, expanding h ousing and services, sharing responsibility and
resources, promoting transparency and accountability, and fostering community well -
being and safety; and
WHEREAS, the Compact aligns with the regional collaboration priorities outlined
in the City’s Major City Goal for Homelessness Response and the City’s Homelessness
Response Strategic Plan; and
WHEREAS, adoption of the Compact is intended to strengthen regional
partnerships, improve coordination across jurisdictions, and enhance competitiveness for
state and federal funding opportunities to address homelessness and affordable housing
needs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1.
a) The City Council hereby approves the San Luis Obispo County Regional
Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact, attached hereto as Exhibit A
and incorporated herein by reference.
b) The City Council authorizes the Mayor to sign the Compact at a future date in
collaboration and coordination with the County and the other six incorporated
cities.
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c) The City Council authorizes the City Manager, or their designee, to coordinate
City actions and collaborate with the County, cities, and regional partners to
align planning, data sharing and implementation efforts consistent with the
Compact, subject to applicable City policies, regulatory restrictions and
budgetary authority.
Upon motion of Council Member Shoresman, seconded by Vice Mayor Francis,
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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San Luis Obispo Countywide Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact
A united regional framework to address homelessness and strengthen community well-being
Revision date:11/18/2025
Treat All People with
Dignity
We affirm that individuals experiencing homelessness are members of our community and deserve
respect, compassion, and equitable access to services.
Strengthen Regional
Collaboration
We will coordinate across jurisdictions to align services, share data, and pursue joint funding
opportunities that advance local and regional plans.
Expand Housing and
Services
We will work to increase access to shelter, supportive housing, affordable housing and essential
services, recognizing that housing is foundational to health and stability.
Share Responsibility
and Resources
We will equitably share the responsibility of addressing homelessness by advocating for and actively
pursuing funding for homelessness and affordable housing and by engaging in collaborative
planning.
Promote Transparency
and Accountability
We will share data, communicate clearly with the public, and evaluate progress together to ensure
effective, responsive action.
Foster Community
Well-Being and Safety
We recognize homelessness as both a public health concern and a humanitarian crisis that requires a
coordinated and compassionate response. We will manage encampments with empathy and
collaboration, balancing the needs of individuals with neighborhood safety, public health, and
environmental stewardship.
We, the County of San Luis Obispo and the seven incorporated Cities, recognize that homelessness is a complex, countywide
challenge that requires unified, compassionate, and strategic action. In San Luis Obispo County, individuals experiencing
homelessness are most often long-term community members. According to the 2024 Point-in-Time Count, 81% of
respondents reported living in the county for more than five years. This reinforces the importance of viewing people
experiencing homelessness not as problems to be solved, but as neighbors and community members to be supported.
Together, our agencies embrace the following shared commitments. We agree to pursue policies that align with these
principles and use them to guide future individual and collaborative actions to address homelessness in San Luis Obispo
County. By strengthening our partnership, we can better respond to community needs and enhance our competitiveness for
funding opportunities.
By signing this compact on this XX day of xxx, we commit to aligning our actions with these shared
regional commitments. Through collaborative action we will build a more inclusive, resilient, and
hopeful future for all who call San Luis Obispo County home.
Our Shared Commitments:
X
City of Arroyo Grande
X
City of San Luis Obispo
X
City of Paso Robles
X
City of Pismo Beach
X
City of Morro Bay
X
County of San Luis Obispo
X
City of Grover Beach
X
City of Atascadero
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