HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11641 authorizing the discretion of the PW & Utilities Director to waive Wastewater Flow Offset PrR 11641
RESOLUTION NO. 11641 (2026 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE DISCRETION OF THE
PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES DIRECTOR TO WAIVE
WASTEWATER FLOW OFFSET PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND
RESOLUTION AND DETERMINATION OF SATISFACTION OF
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RELATED TO WASTEWATER FLOW
OFFSETS
WHEREAS, on April 2, 2024, the City of San Luis Obispo adopted Ordinance
1734, which amended the Wastewater Flow (Sewer Lateral) Offset Program as
established in Municipal Code Section 13.08.396 ; and
WHEREAS, on April 21, 2026, the City Council introduced an ordinance to amend
Municipal Code Section 13.08.396 and dissolve the mandatory Wastewater Flow Offset
Program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council determined that the mandatory Wastewater Flow
Offset Program would no longer be required for entitlements and permits currently in
process, and resolution and determination of satisfaction of conditions of approval specific
to wastewater flow offsets would be at the discretion of the Public Works and Utilities
Director.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows/or that (whatever action is needed):
SECTION 1. Action. The Director of the Public Works and Utilities Department has
the discretion and authority to waive mandatory Wastewater Offset Flow Program
requirements and previously required conditions of approval for building permits currently
in process as of the date of the adoption of this Resolution (prior to issuance of a building
permit and prior to occupancy), upon the Director’s determination that there is adequate
capacity in the affected wastewater collection system and issuance of the waiver would
not result in an impact on public health and safety. The Director of Public Works and
Utilities has the discretion and authority to resolve and make a determination that
identified conditions of approval related to wastewater flow offsets have been satisfied.
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Resolution No. 11641 (2026 Series) Page 2
R 11641
Upon motion of Council Member Shoresman, seconded by Council Member
Boswell, and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Boswell, Shoresman, and Vice Mayor Francis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Marx
RECUSED: Mayor Stewart
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 21st day of April 2026.
___________________________
Vice Mayor Emily Francis
ATTEST:
______________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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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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