The San Luis Obispo City Council met on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Below are highlights from the meeting. Review the full meeting video recording and agenda with attachments.

Consent Agenda Highlights
Council approved all items on the Consent Agenda as recommended, except for item 5f regarding a project to build Righetti Community Park, which was pulled for further discussion.

First Phase of Righetti Community Park to Include Pickleball Courts and Bike Pump Track
The City Council awarded the construction contract for Righetti Community Park to Brough Construction, Inc., making adjustments to the original plan after hearing from community members. The park will be developed in stages, with the first stage focused on core amenities, including a multi-age playground, shaded seating areas, a playing field, multi-use paths, a parking lot, and a restroom. Pickleball courts and a bike pump track were originally planned for later years due to funding constraints, but staff prepared options outlining their inclusion in the first stage along with the associated fiscal impacts. This provided the Council with the information needed to make an informed decision. Following additional public input on Tuesday in support of the pump track and pickleball courts, the Council directed staff to include both pickleball courts and the bike pump track in the first stage and to transfer funds from the Capital Projects Reserve to cover the costs. Construction is expected to begin in Spring 2026, after the rainy season, and is anticipated to take approximately two years to complete. For future updates on the construction of this project, subscribe to "SLO in Motion" e-notifications. 

City Prepares to Update Historic Properties List
The Council approved updates to the City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance and the Historic Context Statement, which will guide City staff in updating the City’s Historic Resources Inventory (list of historic resources) over the next few years. Staff will begin review of the City’s Historic Resources Inventory and surveys for new potential resources based on these updates in 2026. An update of the Historic Resources Inventory was included as a task under the City’s Major City Goal for Cultural Vitality, Economic Resilience, and Fiscal Sustainability in the 2023-25 Financial Plan. The current list is over 35 years old and includes over 700 properties across San Luis Obispo.

General Plan Updated to Increase Sewer System Capacity
The City Council updated the Water and Wastewater Element of the City’s General Plan with changes that reflect projected sewer system capacity, which will ultimately help reduce sewage spills while accommodating more housing. To assist developers and property owners, the Council also updated an existing rebate program for private sewer lateral replacements by expanding eligibility, and also established a rebate program for private sewer lateral inspections. Both programs will ultimately help reduce the risk of sewer spills by incentivizing private property owners to inspect and replace damaged pipes and sewer connections.

Public Right-of-Way Abandoned for Improvements
The City Council voted to formally abandon a six-foot-wide portion of public right-of-way on Church Street near the intersection with Osos Street, which will allow an already-approved private development project to make sidewalk, beautification, and accessibility improvements. This step was planned years ago but was never completed and will not affect public access.

Looking Ahead
The next City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Attendees of City Council or Advisory Body meetings are eligible for one hour of complimentary parking in designated City garages. Learn more at Parking for Public Meetings.

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