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06/16/2026 City Council Meeting
Published: Jun 16, 2026
City Water Supply Remains Reliable Through 2050, Council Adopts Key Planning Documents
The City Council reviewed and adopted three key water planning documents: the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP), the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP), and received the 2026 Water Supply and Demand Assessment (WSDA). The UWMP, a long-term planning document extending to 2050, and its accompanying 5-year drought risk assessment, along with the annual WSDA, indicate that the city's water supply remains reliable and sufficient to meet projected demands, even under dry year scenarios. This reliability is attributed to conservation efforts and strategic water planning. The city's water portfolio includes allocations from San Luis Reservoir, Whale Rock Reservoir, and Nacimiento Reservoir, supplemented by a recycled water program (approximately 5% of demand) and an upcoming groundwater project (scheduled for 2027). The WSDA confirmed adequate supply for the upcoming year and the 5-year period. The WSCP outlines a six-stage response plan for water shortages, which will not need to be enacted currently. The city's projected water supply, considering planned groundwater, is approximately 10,592 acre-feet annually, while conservative demand projections using the general plan's population forecasts and the state-mandated maximum water use per capita (117 GPCD) show demand will not exceed supply through 2050. The council also adopted related CEQA findings. The city is managing reduced capacity from the Nacimiento pipeline due to storm damage in 2023, impacting delivery from approximately 5.2 million gallons per day to 3.1 million gallons per day, with further limitations during wet seasons until pipeline repairs are completed, projected for mid-2027. The groundwater project is expected to help with water quality on the west side of town and potentially be used more during wet years to conserve reservoir storage, while dry periods will rely heavily on Nacimiento and San Luis entitlements.
City Council Reviews Annual DEI Strategic Plan Update, Directs Further Research on LGBTQ+ Representation
The City Council received the annual update on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Strategic Plan. The report highlighted key accomplishments over the past year, including community engagement through 33 events, the launch of the "Belonging Project" featuring workshops and dialogues, and efforts to increase civic participation by underrepresented groups through partnerships and educational events. Internally, the DEI office has developed training modules for staff, updated the DEI SharePoint page, and created toolkits for responding to hate/bias and for inclusive language. Future initiatives include expanding the "Belonging Project," launching listening sessions for the business community, and developing the "Responding to Hate and Bias" and "Language" toolkits. The council also voted to receive and file the report, with a modified motion to direct staff to research and report back on visible representation for the LGBTQ+ community, including flag policies and public art options by January.
Countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan Adopted, Enhancing City's Resilience and Funding Eligibility
The City Council reviewed and approved the adoption of the County of St. Luis Obispo Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP) 2025 update. This plan, developed in collaboration with county OES and WSP consultants, analyzes natural hazards, risks, and vulnerabilities across all seven cities and special districts in the county. It identifies mitigation actions, prioritizing those with significant impact and cost-effectiveness. Key hazards identified for the city include wildfire (impacting approximately 15,870 people, 7,700 properties valued at $5.5 billion, and 70 critical facilities), adverse weather, earthquake, and flood. The plan emphasizes wildfire mitigation strategies such as infrastructure resilience, vegetation management, evacuation planning, and community education through "Firewise Communities." The adoption ensures the city's eligibility for federal grants and mitigation funds. The plan integrates with existing city policies, including the general plan's safety element, and has no direct fiscal impact as most items are already in the capital improvement project or have minimal costs. The city contributed approximately $4,500 to the county's contract work.
City Council Approves Full Traffic Signal at South and King Intersection, Replacing Hybrid Beacon
The council considered a modification to the South and King crossing project, moving from a previously approved pedestrian hybrid beacon to a full traffic signal. This change was prompted by concerns from residents of King Court regarding difficulty exiting their cul-de-sac and improved emergency service preemption technology. Staff recommended the full traffic signal, estimating moderate cost increases and minimal schedule delays, while acknowledging potential trade-offs like more frequent stops on South Street and some conflict with turning traffic. The project is leveraging a $500,000 grant from Slowcog with a year-end spending deadline. Community engagement included mailers, news releases, public notices, and notifications to the active transportation committee. The proposed signal includes features like bicycle detection indicators and lead pedestrian intervals. Mitigation measures for potential cut-through traffic in the Meadow Park neighborhood, including speed humps on Exposition and Woodbridge, are planned as part of the Higera Complete Streets project, with further monitoring and potential adjustments for Karita Street. The council voted 5-0 to approve the modification to a full traffic signal.
City Council Approves Full Traffic Signal at South and King Intersection, Replacing Hybrid Beacon
The council considered a modification to the South and King crossing project, moving from a previously approved pedestrian hybrid beacon to a full traffic signal. This change was prompted by concerns from residents of King Court regarding difficulty exiting their cul-de-sac and improved emergency service preemption technology. Staff recommended the full traffic signal, estimating moderate cost increases and minimal schedule delays, while acknowledging potential trade-offs like more frequent stops on South Street and some conflict with turning traffic. The project is leveraging a $500,000 grant from Slowcog with a year-end spending deadline. Community engagement included mailers, news releases, public notices, and notifications to the active transportation committee. The proposed signal includes features like bicycle detection indicators and lead pedestrian intervals. Mitigation measures for potential cut-through traffic in the Meadow Park neighborhood, including speed humps on Exposition and Woodbridge, are planned as part of the Higera Complete Streets project, with further monitoring and potential adjustments for Karita Street.
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