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Home My WebLink About10-20-2026 City Council Minutes 1 Council Minutes October 20, 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(participating virtually), Vice Mayor Emily Francis, Mayor Erica A. Stewart City Staff Present: City Manager Whitney McDonald, Christine Dietrick, City Attorney, Teresa Purrington, City Clerk _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CLOSED SESSION (4:00 PM START) 1.a CALL TO ORDER 1.b PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ONLY Public Comments: None ---End of Public Comment--- 1.c CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION ACTION: City Attorney Christine Dietrick indicated that the Council met in Closed Session regarding anticipated litigation as indicated on the agenda and that there was no reportable action taken. 1.d CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION ACTION: City Attorney Christine Dietrick indicated that the Council met in Closed Session regarding anticipated litigation as indicated on the agenda and that there was no reportable action taken. 1.e ADJOURNMENT The City Council adjourned this portion of the Closed Session at 5:20 PM and continued the next Closed Session to the end of the Regular Meeting. 2. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo City Council was called to order on October 20. 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San 2 Luis Obispo, by Mayor Stewart with Council Member Shoresman attending virtually. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Stewart led the Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. 4. PRESENTATIONS 4.a ARBOR DAY Mayor Stewart presented a proclamation declaring November 7, 2026 as "Arbor Day" to Walter Gault, City Arborist on behalf of the City of San Luis Obispo. 4.b 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF YMCA SLO COUNTY Mayor Stewart presented a proclamation recognizing the 70th Anniversary of the YMCA San Luis Obispo County to Doug Trawick on behalf of SLo County YMCA. 4.c CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Whitney McDonald provided a report on upcoming projects. 4.d EL NIÑO PREPAREDNESS PRESENTATION Fire Chief Harris and Emergency Manager Joe Little presented an overview of El Niño preparations being done by the City of San Luis Obispo. 4.e CITY PUBLIC ART PROGRAM OVERVIEW Recreation Manager Meghan Tolley and Public Art Coordinator Amanda Grieshop provided an in-depth presentation of the City's Public Art program. 5. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Public Comment: Shawn Harris Donna Hare Price --End of Public Comment-- 6. CONSENT AGENDA Public Comment: Jack DePuy - Item 6d --End of Public Comment-- 3 Motion By Vice Mayor Francis Second By Council Member Marx To approve Consent Calendar Items 6a to 6k. 6.a WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES Waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances as appropriate. 6.b MINUTES REVIEW - OCTOBER 6, 2026 COUNCIL MINUTES Approve the minutes of the City Council meeting held on October 6, 2026. 6.c CONSIDERATION OF 2027-28 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING PRIORITIES To approve the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) ranked funding priorities for the 2027-28 funding year. 6.d AUTHORIZE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 1. Authorize the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a consultant to prepare and submit the City’s 7th Cycle Housing Element Update to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for final certification; 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with selected consulting firm; and 3. Authorize the Finance Director to execute and amend the Purchase Order for the selected consultant within the final project budget. 6.e REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PLANNING, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 1. Authorize a Request for Qualifications for on-call planning, environmental, and financial services to supplement Community Development Department resources; and 2. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute the agreements associated with the selected consulting firms; and 3. Authorize the Finance Director to execute and amend Purchase Orders for individual consultant service contracts in amounts not-to- exceed the authorized project budget as approved by the Community Development Director. 4 6.f APPROPRIATION OF CUPA AND ISA FUNDS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS FOR EXPENDITURES DIRECTLY RELATED TO THEIR ACTIVITIES 1. Appropriate up to $71,000 for the Fire Department to use Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) Enforcement Funds for expenses directly related to CUPA activities; and 2. Appropriate up to $11,493.88 from the Instructional Service Agreement (ISA) between the Fire Department and Alan Hancock Community College for training related expenditures. 6.g AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ON-CALL ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES 1. Authorize the issuance of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for On-Call Electrical Maintenance, Repair, and Operational Support Services to establish a five-year qualified contractor pool; and 2. Authorize the Public Works & Utilities Director to establish the On- Call Electrical Maintenance, Repair, and Operational Support Services Contractor List from responsive and qualified proposals received through the RFQ process; and 3. Authorize the City Manager, or authorized designee, to execute agreements with one or more qualified and appropriately licensed electrical contractors in the established contractor pool to provide recurring electrical maintenance, repair, emergency response, low - voltage support, and related operational services at City facilities. 6.h AUTHORIZE A CHANGE ORDER FOR CONTINUED CONTRACT WATER TREATMENT PLANT SUPERVISOR/OPERATOR SUPPORT 1. Authorize a $50,001 amendment to the Water Talent contract for temporary certified T5 operator coverage at the Water Treatment Plant, increasing the total contract amount to $200,000, and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute subsequent extensions or amendments necessary to maintain Water Treatment Plant operational coverage, provided sufficient budget is available. 6.i CONSOLIDATION OF DEFERRED COMPENSATION AND DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PLANS TO MISSIONSQUARE 1. Adopt Resolution No. 11692 (2026 Series) entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, 5 Authorizing the Consolidation of the City’s 457(b) Plans Record- Kept by Nationwide and Empower, and the 401(a) Plan Record - Kept by PARS/John Hancock, to ICMA Retirement Corporation Governmental Profit Sharing Plan & Trust (d/b/a MissionSquare), and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Necessary Documents for the Plans” 2. Adopt Resolution No. 11693 (2026 Series) entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, Authorizing the Transition of the City's Defined Contribution Plan for Eligible Employees from Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) to ICMA Retirement Corporation Governmental Profit Sharing Plan & Trust (d/b/a MissionSquare).” 3. Adopt Resolution No. 11694 (2026 Series) entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, Designating the City Manager as Plan Administrator for Deferred Compensation and Defined Contribution Retirement Plans.” 6.j TEMPORARY DISPATCHER INCENTIVE PROGRAM 1. Adopt Resolution No. 11695 (2026 Series) entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving a Side Letter to the July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2027 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of San Luis Obispo and the San Luis Obispo Police Staff Officers’ Association.” 2. Adopt Resolution No. 11696 (2026 Series) entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving a Side Letter to the July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, Memorandum of Understanding between the City of San Luis Obispo and the San Luis Obispo Police Officers’ Association.” 6.k RESOLUTION TO OPPOSE PROPOSITION 43 WHICH LIMITS VOTER’S ABILITY TO RAISE REVENUES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES Adopt Resolution No. 11698 (2026 Series) opposing Proposition 43, a proposed constitutional amendment on the November 2026 statewide ballot to limit voters’ ability to raise revenues for local government services. 7. PUBLIC HEARING AND BUSINESS ITEMS 6 7.a ANNUAL PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FY 2026-27 (20 MINUTES) Tourism & Community Promotions Manager Jacqui Clark-Charlesworth and TBID Chair Clint Pearce provided an in-depth staff report and responded to Council questions. Public Comments: None ---End of Public Comment--- Motion By Council Member Marx Second By Council Member Boswell 1. Conduct a public hearing to receive testimony regarding the City Council’s intention to continue the San Luis Obispo Tourism Business Improvement District and determine whether a legally sufficient protest is made; and 2. If no legally sufficient protest is made, adopt Resolution No. 11698 (2026 Series) entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, declaring the basis for and the levy of the assessment for the San Luis Obispo Tourism Business Improvement District and affirming the establishment of the District." 8. LIAISON REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Stewart • October 9th attended the SCLC meeting • October 8th participated in a Panel for Democracy and Hope • October 13th attended a CWA meeting with David Baldwin and Mark Simonin • October 13th attended the NAACP meeting • October 14th attended the Cal Poly PAC meeting • October 15th attended the CMC Citizen Advisory meeting • October 16th attended the County Mayors meeting • October 17th welcomed members of the National Associate of Councils to San Luis Obispo 7 Vice Mayor Francis • October 7th attended the Apprenticeship Awards • October 14th attended the Zone 9 meeting Council Member Boswell • October 15th attended the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) Meeting • October 15th attended the listening session hosted by Access Central Coast • October 15th attended the Community Action Partners SLO Board meeting Council Member Marx • October 7th attended the County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC) meeting • October 16th attended a meeting with SLOMA • October 19th met with David Baldwin and Mark Simonin regarding CWA Council Member Marx made a motion to agendized creating a subcommittee to work with staff regarding SB1283 and bring back as much information as they currently have as soon as possible. Seconded by Council Member Boswell. Approved 5-0. Council Member Shoresman • October 15th attended the Disability Speak out held by Access • October 18th attended Diversity Coalition Rooted in Community event 9. CLOSED SESSION (CONTINUED) 9.a CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION ACTION: City Attorney Christine Dietrick indicated that the Council met in Closed Session regarding existing litigation as indicated on the agenda and that there was no reportable action taken. 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled for November 10, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 11/10/2026