# 09/15/2026 City Council Meeting


**Body:** City of San Luis Obispo
**Date:** September 14, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety, Grants & Funding, Contracting Vehicles


The City Council meeting of San Luis Obispo on September 15, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The council approved a historic property preservation agreement for properties on Bon Street and Pisma Street, as well as community partnership agreements with Eoslow and the Slow Climate Coalition. Funding was allocated from the capital projects reserve fund for emergency storm-related repairs. A significant agenda item was the public hearing and approval related to issuing tax-exempt bonds through the California Municipal Finance Authority to finance the construction of 60 affordable housing units at the Cindereo Apartments, with no financial obligation to the city. The council also discussed upcoming procurement activities, including authorization to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for a citywide bike share program and applying for a grant to develop a citywide safe routes to school plan. Additionally, the council considered amendments to chapters 5 and 7 of the council policies and procedures to clarify rules on council-staff relationships and confidentiality. A major topic of public comment and council discussion was the proposed transition of ambulance services from the local St. Louis Ambulance to a new alliance model subcontracting to AMR, a national company. Concerns were raised about the financial viability, local control, and impact on local employees. The council acknowledged the competitive bidding process and noted that further detailed review and approvals would be required before any final decisions. The meeting concluded with liaison reports and a closed session with no reportable action.

**Source:** City of San Luis Obispo