Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting

9:00 FLAG SALUTE

Hearing to consider collecting delinquent charges on the FY 2026-27 County property tax bills for County Service Area (CSA) No. 10 (Cayucos), 16-1 (Shandon), and 23 (Santa Margarita). (Public Works)

Hearing to consider a resolution directing the collection of annual sewer service charges on the FY 2026-27 County property tax bills for the Los Osos Sewer Service Area (including the Monarch Grove Subdivision), Los Osos. (Public Works)

Hearing to consider a resolution to levy water and sewer availability charges for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for County Service Area No. 7A (Oak Shores), County Service Area No. 16 (Shandon), County Service Area No. 18 (San Luis Obispo Country Club Estates), and County Service Area No. 23 (Santa Margarita). (Public Works)

Hearing to consider a resolution ordering the levy and collection of the FY 2026-27 annual assessments for Tract 1747 Streetlight Assessment District, Nipomo. (Public Works)

Submittal of bid opening report for the FY 25-26 Surface Treatment Countywide ADA Ramp Improvements Project (Contract No. 300728), to award the subject contract (Clerk's File) to Doolittle Construction, LLC DBA, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, in the amount of $4,559,200, for surface treatment in the communities and areas of San Miguel, Templeton, Cambria and Nipomo, authorize a Budget Adjustment Request within Fund Center 24502 – Road Maintenance.

Introduction of an ordinance to establish the Commercial Cannabis Business Tax rate at six percent (6%) of gross receipts for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27, effective October 1, 2026, pursuant to County Code Section 3.05.050(b)(3); and setting a public hearing on August 4, 2026, to consider adoption of the ordinance. (ACTTC)

Request to 1) authorize the Director of Airports to sign a Contract Agreement with AECOM Technical Services Inc. for a term of five (5) years to provide On-Call Sustainability Consulting Services; 2) authorize the Director of Airports to approve work orders up to $300,000; and 3) approve Work Order 1 in the amount of $337,810 for Sustainable Planning, Design, and Construction (SPDC) Guidelines Development.

Request to 1) approve an amendment to the fixed asset list for Fund Center (FC) 425 – Airports to add one car wash reverse osmosis system and one dump trailer; and 2) approve a corresponding budget adjustment in the amount of $35,000 to increase appropriations in FC 425 – Airports, funded by a transfer of Customer Facility Charge revenues from the CFC Trust Account and Airport Enterprise Fund Cash on Hand, by 4/5 vote.

Request to 1) approve a change in scope for capital improvement project WBS 330062 to include the design and construction of accessible parking improvements; and 2) approve a corresponding change in project title from “SBP Parking Lot EV Chargers” to “SBP EV Charging & Accessible Parking Improvements.”

Request to receive, review, and file the attached Executive Office Cash Procedures and Internal Controls Follow-up audit report, conducted in April 2026, and provide direction as deemed necessary.

Request to receive, review, and file the Annual Cash Shortages and Overages Report and the Departmental Bank Accounts and Cash Funds Listings for the fiscal year (FY) ended June 30, 2026.

Request to receive, review, and file the CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Independent Accountants’ Report on the County Treasury’s cash balance and accountability for the second and third quarters of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026.

Submittal of a report for the annual fiscal audits of establishments subject to the County Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance for the period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

Request to approve the re-appointment of Hugo Arath Castaneda "Balcazar" to the Behavioral Health Board.

Submittal of a resolution recognizing Nicole Nicholson as the San Luis Obispo County CattleWomen’s Association 2026 CattleWoman of the Year.

Submittal of a resolution recognizing Dale Evenson as the San Luis Obispo County Cattlemen’s Association 2026 Cattleman of the Year.

Submittal of a resolution recognizing John Lacey as the San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau 2026 Agriculturalist of the Year.

Request to declare the County Clerk-Recorder’s certified results for the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election.

Request to approve the employment agreement with Suzanne Jed, RN, MSN, to serve as the County of San Luis Obispo's Director of Public Health, effective August 2, 2026.

Request by the San Luis Obispo County Tourism Business Improvement District (CBID), on behalf of the Nipomo/Oceano Local Area Advisory Board, to appoint Kayla Stearns to the Nipomo/Oceano Local Advisory Board.

Request by the San Luis Obispo County Tourism Business Improvement District (CBID), on behalf of the San Simeon Local Area Advisory Board, to appoint Diane Ramey to the San Simeon Local Advisory Board.

Request to approve agreement amendment No. 1 to the existing agreement with REACH in support of a report on the economic baseline and future development strategies for the unincorporated areas of the County.

Submittal of a resolution approving the exchange of property tax revenue and annual tax increment between the County of San Luis Obispo and the Cayucos Sanitary District for Annexation No. 21 (Steinmann), LAFCO File No. 1-R-25.

Request to approve a new two year lease agreement with five (5) optional two-year extension terms, effective October 15, 2026 through October 31, 2028, for the initial lease term in the amount of $271,917, with annual CPI increases not to exceed 5%, with Foster Trust on behalf of the Department of Behavioral Health for the continued tenancy in a 5,585 square foot improved office space located at 2925 McMillan Ave., Suite 102-124 in San Luis Obispo, known as Martha's Place Children's Assessment Center.

Request to approve the previously posted Board of Supervisors meeting minutes from December 2025 through June 2026.

Request to 1) Approve a contract with Journal Technologies, Inc. Effective August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2031 in the amount of $2,703,356 for Probation Department Case Management System (CMS) implementation, professional services, licensing, and support; 2) Authorize the Chief Probation Officer or their designee to execute amendments to the agreement up to 25% of the contract amount that does not increase the level of General Fund Support or Countywide Automation Funds required by the Department of Information Technology; 3) Approve a resolution to extend the Position Allocation List (PAL) for Fund Center 139 - Probation to update the 1.00 FTE Limited Term Business Systems Analyst such that the total duration is 48 months (previously 24 months), through FY 2028-29; 4) Approve a budget adjustment in the amount of $2,000,000 from FC 139 Probation reserves to WBS 360043 in Fund Center 266 Countywide Automation Replacement Fund to implement the Probation CMS project; 5) Approve a corresponding budget adjustment in the amount of $2,331,467 from FC 266 Countywide Automation Replacement Fund reserves to WBS 360043 in Fund Center 266 to implement the Probation CMS project; 6) Approve a budget adjustment of $120,000 from FC 266 Countywide Automation Replacement Fund reserves to FC 114 – Information Technology to cover implementation costs and temporary staff augmentation; and 7) Approve a budget adjustment of $130,000 from FC 266 Countywide Automation Replacement Fund reserves to FC 139 – Probation to cover temporary staff augmentation, by 4/5 vote.

Request to approve a Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 renewal contract (Clerk's File) with ePlus Technology Inc. in the amount of $329,046 to maintain the county's firewall environment.

Request to 1) authorize a budget adjustment in the amount of $223,000 to Fund Center (FC) 377 – Library for the purchase of an automated materials handling (AMH) machine for the Arroyo Grande Library funded by Library Facilities Designation, by 4/5 vote; and 2) amend the Fixed Asset list for FC 377 to add an AMH machine for the Arroyo Grande Library.

Request to receive a report from the Library Ad Hoc Committee regarding County Library funding, service area, and community partnership issues, and provide direction as necessary.

Request to authorize a budget adjustment in the amount of $271,000 to Fund Center (FC) 139-Probation Department using California Community Corrections Performance Incentives Act (SB 678) Funds and approve a three (3) year contract with Family Care Network, Inc. (FCNI) in the amount of $271,000 per year to provide specialized Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for justice involved adults, by 4/5 vote.

Request to 1) approve a retroactive revenue generating Letter of Agreement for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 with the City of San Luis Obispo Fire Department in a total amount of $86,147 for costs related to the Department of Public Health Environmental Health Division's support of the City's hazmat program; and 2) delegate authority to the Director of Public Health or designee to sign any future amendments to the Letter of Agreement or related documents that do not increase the level of general fund support required by the Department of Public Health, provided County Counsel approves said amendments and/or documents as to form and legal effect.

Request to 1) accept the California Department of Public Health Tuberculosis Control Branch Base Award for the period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, in the total amount of $25,134, to support tuberculosis prevention and control activities, including continued partial support for personnel costs associated with existing staff positions; and 2) authorize the Director of Public Health or designee to sign any documents or subcontracts related to this grant allocation for the term mentioned above that do not increase the level of General Fund Support required by the Department of Public Health, provided County Counsel approved said documents as to form and legal effect.

Request to approve a budget adjustment in the amount of $65,000 from FC 305 - Regional Parks to WBS 320262 (Parks - Cambria - Replace Lampton Cliffs Coastal Accessway, PGC05) in FC 230 – Capital Projects, by 4/5 vote.

Request to: 1) authorize the cancellation of WBS 320260 (Sheriff – County Operations Center – Remote Flush Systems, PIC32) in Fund Center 230 – Capital Projects; and 2) approve budget adjustments totaling $1,154,000 for WBS 320198 (Sheriff – County Operations Center – Main Jail West Housing Yard Division), by 4/5 vote.

Request to 1) retroactively accept the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) totaling $241,973 to the Sheriff's Office Crime Lab for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, to purchase evidential breath instruments to aid in reduction of evidence backlog, testing capabilities, and help reduce the rate of under the influence drivers within the County of San Luis Obispo; 2) authorize a budget adjustment in the total amount of $241,973 from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to Capital Outlay in FC 136 – Sheriff-Coroner to purchase evidential breath instruments and equipment for driving under the influence (DUI) testing, by a 4/5 vote; and 3) approve a resolution authorizing the Sheriff-Coroner to sign documents related to this grant award that do not increase the level of General Fund support required by the Sheriff-Coroner, provided County Counsel approves said documents as to form and legal effect.

Request to: 1) Approve and sign the San Luis Obispo County California Child and Family Services Review (C-CFSR) FYs 2025–30 System Improvement Plan (SIP) which outlines strategies to improve outcomes for children, youth, and families involved in the child welfare and probation foster care systems. 2) Approve and sign the Notice of the County's Intent to Meet Assurances for the Child Abuse Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment (CAPIT), Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP), and Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) Programs for FYs 2025–2030, acknowledging the designation of the Department of Social Services as the administering agency for these prevention funding streams.

Request to 1) Retroactively approve exceedance of the allocated FY 2025-26 budget level in Fund Center (FC) 186 Veterans Services by $10,413 due to exceedance of Salary & Benefits and Services & Supplies allocations, to be covered by unanticipated revenue; and 2) Retroactively approve a corresponding budget adjustment increasing appropriation in FC 186 - Salaries & Benefits in the amount of $5,207 and Services & Supplies in the amount of $5,206 using unanticipated revenues, by 4/5 vote.

Submittal of a resolution commending Captain Stephanie Landgraf upon her retirement after 14 years with the County of San Luis Obispo. (Sheriff-Coroner)

Submittal of a resolution recognizing the El Camino Homeless Organization on its 25th anniversary. (Board of Supervisors)

Submittal of a “SLO Moment” recognizing all those involved in the Mid-State Fair, which is celebrating its 80th year. (Executive Office)

PRESENTATIONS: THIS SECTION OF THE AGENDA IS IN PLACE FOR FORMAL PRESENTATIONS PREVIOUSLY CONSIDERED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA - ITEMS 38-40.

The general public comment period is intended to provide an opportunity for members of the public to address the Board on matters within the Board’s jurisdiction that are not scheduled on the current agenda. Board members may respond briefly to statements made or questions posed. They may ask questions for clarification, make a referral to staff for factual information or request staff to report back to the Board at a later meeting. Also, the Board may take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. Individuals interested in speaking are asked, but not required, to fill out a “Board Appearance Request Form” and submit it to the Clerk of the Board prior to general public comment. When recognized by the Chair, each individual speaker may address the Board and is limited to a MAXIMUM of three (3) minutes, or a reasonable period of time as determined by the Board Chairperson.

Request to discuss formation of the 1994 County Tourism Business Improvement district Management District Plan and provide policy direction on governance, expenditure, and allocation provisions to county staff as necessary. (Executive Office)

Any Supervisor may ask a question for clarification, make an announcement, or report briefly on his or her activities. In addition, Supervisors may request staff to report back to the Board at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter or may request that staff place a matter of business on a future agenda. Any request to place a matter of business for consideration on a future agenda requires the majority vote of the Board.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Government Code section 54956.9.) It is the intention of the Board to meet in closed session concerning the following items: (1) Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of section 54956.9. Number of potential cases: Three; Facts and circumstances: Exposure to litigation in the case of Southwest Voter Registration Education Project v. City of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Superior Court Case No. 24CV-0797; and (2) Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of section 54956.9. Number of potential cases: One.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION (Government Code section 54956.9.) It is the intention of the Board to meet in closed session concerning the following items: Existing Litigation (Gov. Code, section 54956.9(a)). (Formally initiated.): (3) San Luis Obispo Coastkeeper, et. al. v. County of San Luis Obispo, United States District Court, Central District of California, Western Division, Case No. 2:24-CV-06854-SPG-ASx; and (4) Ray Bunnell v. County of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Superior Court, Case No. 21CV-0653.

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code section 54957.6.) It is the intention of the Board to meet in closed session to have a conference with its Labor Negotiator, Jamie Russell, concerning the following employee organizations: (5) Deputy County Counsels' Association (DCCA); (6) Deputy Sheriff's Association (DSA); (7) District Attorney Investigators' Association (DAIA); (8) SLO County Employees Association – Big Unit - Public Services, Supervisors, Clerical (SLOCEA – PSSC); (9) SLO County Employees Association–Trades and Crafts (SLOCEA-T&C); (10) SLO Sheriffs' Management (SLOCSMA); (11) SLO County Probation Peace Officers' Association (SLOCPPOA); (12) SLO Prosecutors' Association (SLOPA); (13) Sworn Deputy Sheriffs' Association (SDSA); (14) United Domestic Workers of America (UDWA); and (15) Unrepresented Management and Confidential Employees.

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code, § 54956.8.) It is the intention of the Board to meet in closed session to have a conference with its Real Property Negotiators concerning the following: (16) Property Descriptions: APNs: 002-324-010; 012; 002-326-021. Agency Negotiators: Matt Pontes, Jon Ansolabehere, and Sarah Diggs. Parties with Whom Negotiating: Judicial Council of California. Instructions to County Negotiators: Price, Terms, and Conditions.

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

Report of Environmental Documents Available for Review (Courtesy Notice)

The San Luis Obispo County Department of Planning and Building compiles a report, referred to as a “Courtesy Notice”, that summarizes the most recent determinations made by the County’s Environmental Coordinator. The purpose of this report is to notify the public of pending actions, which may affect the environment of San Luis Obispo County. You are invited to participate in this process by reviewing these reports and the documents referenced therein, and providing comments on the recommendations of the Environmental Coordinator. Courtesy Notices and Environmental Documents can be accessed any of the following ways: - https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/courtesynotice.aspx - In person at the Department of Planning and Building (address below) - By direct request at (805) 781-5600

ADJOURNMENT