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RESOLUTION NO. 11669 (2026 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT
FUNDS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA STRATEGIC GROWTH COUNCIL
COMMUNITY RESILIENCE CENTERS PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the California Strategic Growth Council’s Community Resilience
Centers Program provides competitive funding to plan and develop neighborhood -level
facilities that offer year-round services and programming, while also providing shelter and
essential resources during climate-related and other emergencies; and
WHEREAS, for Fiscal Year 2026–27, funding has been made available for the
Community Resilience Centers Program through the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire
Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024, and the California
Strategic Growth Council is responsible for administering the grant program and
establishing the necessary procedures; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the California Strategic Growth
Council require a formal resolution authorizing the approval of Lead Applicant to apply,
accept, and execute documents (if awarded) by the Lead Applicant’s governing board
before submission of said application(s) to the State; and
WHEREAS, per the guidelines of the grant program, the City of San Luis Obispo
is identified as a city eligible for funding; and
WHEREAS, Community Resilience Centers grantees will enter into a grant
agreement with the State of California and be responsible for compiling and submitting
all invoices and reporting documents; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo, if selected will enter into an agreement
with the State of California to carry out the Community Resilience Centers Grant; and
WHEREAS, the Strategic Growth Council adopted a timeline indicating the full
application is due September 4, 2026; and
WHEREAS, on September 5, 2023, City Council adopted a resolution to approve
an application for grant funds from Round 1 of the California Strategic Growth Council
Community Resilience Centers Program and authorized staff to apply for a Planning
Grant in an amount not to exceed $500,000 ; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo was not awarded funds under Round 1 ;
and
WHEREAS, in February 2024, Council adopted the Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion Strategic Plan which includes tactic 2.2.7 to “Contract to develop a feasibility
study for a multicultural center;” and
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WHEREAS, in June 2025, City Council adopted the 2025-27 Financial Plan, which
includes Open Space, Climate Action, and Resilience Major City Goal task 3 to
"Strengthen community resilience through emergency preparedness, community
networks, and planning efforts"; and
WHEREAS, on July 6, 2021, the City Council adopted the Parks and Recreation
Blueprint for the Future: 2021–2041 (Master Plan and General Plan Element), which
incorporates community input gathered through a comprehensive Community Needs
Assessment and establishes goals, policies, and standards for future parkland,
recreational facilities, and amenities; and
WHEREAS, Goal 1, “Build Community and Neighborhoods,” and Section 1.5,
“Park Amenity Standards,” identify a need for additional indoor facilities, including
multigenerational and community centers, which aligns with the proposed SLO
Community Commons concept and its intended multicultural, multigenerational, and
community-serving functions; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo and local nonprofit co -applicants intend
to submit an application for a Community Resilience Centers Planning Grant in an amount
not to exceed $500,000 to support community engagement, development of a shared
governance structure, site identification and evaluation, fiscal and feasibility analyses,
and other planning and predevelopment activities; and
WHEREAS, these activities would explore the creation of a Multicultural Center
and Resilience Hub, envisioned as a shared facility offering year-round multicultural and
multigenerational programming, community services, meeting and event spaces,
nonprofit workspaces, and essential resources during climate-related and other
emergencies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Application Approval. The City Council approves the City of San Luis
Obispo to serve as the Lead Applicant for the Planning Grant application due by
September 4, 2026.
SECTION 2. City Manager Authorization. The City Council authorizes the City
Manager, or designee, to execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to
applications, agreements, and payment requests which may be necessary for the grant.
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SECTION 3. Future City Council Actions. If grant funding is awarded, staff shall
return to the City Council before expending the funds to request the necessary budget
appropriation. Staff shall also obtain any additional authorization required under the City’s
purchasing policies to solicit and contract for consultant services supporting the grant-
funded planning process, including approval of a Request for Proposals and professional
services agreement, as applicable.
Upon motion of Council Member Shoresman, 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 4th day of August 2026.
___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
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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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