HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 26-26 SLO County Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact - signedRESOLUTION NO. 26-26
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY REGIONAL
HOMELESSNESS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMPACT
T H E C I T Y C O U N C I L
City of Morro Bay, California
WHEREAS, homelessness in San Luis Obispo County is a complex, countywide
challenge requiring unified, compassionate, and strategic action; and
WHEREAS, the County of San Luis Obispo and the seven incorporated cities recognize
that addressing homelessness effectively requires shared responsibility, coordinated planning,
and alignment of local and regional strategies; and
WHEREAS, the County of San Luis Obispo and the seven incorporated cities have
collaborated to develop the San Luis Obispo County Regional Homelessness and Affordable
Housing Compact (“Compact”); and
WHEREAS, the Compact establishes a voluntary, collaborative framework through which
participating jurisdictions commit to shared principles to guide individual and collective actions,
including treating all people with dignity, strengthening regional collaboration, expanding housing
and services, sharing responsibility and resources, promoting transparency and accountability,
and fostering community well-being and safety; and
WHEREAS, the Compact aligns with the City’s long-standing Council Goals and work
efforts to address homelessness in Morro Bay; and
WHEREAS, adoption of the Compact is intended to strengthen regional partnerships,
improve coordination across jurisdictions, and enhance competitiveness for state and federal
funding opportunities to address homelessness and affordable housing needs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Morro Bay as follows:
SECTION 1.
a. The City Council hereby approves the San Luis Obispo County Regional
Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact, attached hereto as Exhibit A and
incorporated herein by reference.
b. The City Council authorizes the Mayor to sign the Compact at a future date in
collaboration and coordination with the County and the other six incorporated
cities.
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c. The City Council authorizes the City Manager, or their designee, to coordinate City
actions and collaborate with the County, cities, and regional partners to align
planning, data sharing and implementation efforts consistent with the Compact,
subject to applicable City policies, regulatory restrictions and budgetary authority.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay at a regular meeting
thereof held on the 26th day of May 2026 on the following vote:
AYES: Wixom, Eckles, Edwards, Landrum, Luffee
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
RECUSE: None
______________________________
CARLA WIXOM, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
DANA SWANSON, City Clerk
Carla Wixom (May 27, 2026 12:42:08 PDT)
Carla Wixom
San Luis Obispo Countywide Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact
A united regional framework to address homelessness and strengthen community well-being
Revision date:11/18/2025
Treat All People with
Dignity
We affirm that individuals experiencing homelessness are members of our community and deserve
respect, compassion, and equitable access to services.
Strengthen Regional
Collaboration
We will coordinate across jurisdictions to align services, share data, and pursue joint funding
opportunities that advance local and regional plans.
Expand Housing and
Services
We will work to increase access to shelter, supportive housing, affordable housing and essential
services, recognizing that housing is foundational to health and stability.
Share Responsibility
and Resources
We will equitably share the responsibility of addressing homelessness by advocating for and actively
pursuing funding for homelessness and affordable housing and by engaging in collaborative
planning.
Promote Transparency
and Accountability
We will share data, communicate clearly with the public, and evaluate progress together to ensure
effective, responsive action.
Foster Community
Well-Being and Safety
We recognize homelessness as both a public health concern and a humanitarian crisis that requires a
coordinated and compassionate response. We will manage encampments with empathy and
collaboration, balancing the needs of individuals with neighborhood safety, public health, and
environmental stewardship.
We, the County of San Luis Obispo and the seven incorporated Cities, recognize that homelessness is a complex, countywide
challenge that requires unified, compassionate, and strategic action. In San Luis Obispo County, individuals experiencing
homelessness are most often long-term community members. According to the 2024 Point-in-Time Count, 81% of
respondents reported living in the county for more than five years. This reinforces the importance of viewing people
experiencing homelessness not as problems to be solved, but as neighbors and community members to be supported.
Together, our agencies embrace the following shared commitments. We agree to pursue policies that align with these
principles and use them to guide future individual and collaborative actions to address homelessness in San Luis Obispo
County. By strengthening our partnership, we can better respond to community needs and enhance our competitiveness for
funding opportunities.
By signing this compact on this XX day of xxx, we commit to aligning our actions with these shared
regional commitments. Through collaborative action we will build a more inclusive, resilient, and
hopeful future for all who call San Luis Obispo County home.
Our Shared Commitments:
X
City of Arroyo Grande
X
City of San Luis Obispo
X
City of Paso Robles
X
City of Pismo Beach
X
City of Morro Bay
X
County of San Luis Obispo
X
City of Grover Beach
X
City of Atascadero
Reso 26-26 SLO County Regional
Homelessness and Affordable Housing
Compact
Final Audit Report 2026-05-27
Created:2026-05-27
By:Heather Goodwin (hgoodwin@morrobayca.gov)
Status:Signed
Transaction ID:CBJCHBCAABAAmon9oenCCotDWtCtcqKTcdSqi962HoQz
"Reso 26-26 SLO County Regional Homelessness and Affordabl
e Housing Compact" History
Document created by Heather Goodwin (hgoodwin@morrobayca.gov)
2026-05-27 - 7:26:35 PM GMT
Document emailed to cwixom@morrobayca.gov for signature
2026-05-27 - 7:27:06 PM GMT
Email viewed by cwixom@morrobayca.gov
2026-05-27 - 7:41:31 PM GMT
Signer cwixom@morrobayca.gov entered name at signing as Carla Wixom
2026-05-27 - 7:42:06 PM GMT
Document e-signed by Carla Wixom (cwixom@morrobayca.gov)
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Document emailed to Dana Swanson (dswanson@morrobayca.gov) for signature
2026-05-27 - 7:42:10 PM GMT
Email viewed by Dana Swanson (dswanson@morrobayca.gov)
2026-05-27 - 8:24:26 PM GMT
Document e-signed by Dana Swanson (dswanson@morrobayca.gov)
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Agreement completed.
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