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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AND THE SLO CLIMATE COALITION
This Memorandum of Understanding ("Agreement") is entered into on 10/8/2020 1 11:2411E Lffiective
Date"), by and between the City of San Luis Obispo, a municipal corporation and charter city (herein
referred to as "City") and the SLO Climate Coalition, an unincorporated association. City and the SLO
Climate Coalition are sometimes referred to herein as "the Parties."
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, in January 2017 the City made Climate Action a Major City Goal in the 2017-2019 Financial
Plan with an overall goal of reducing citywide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and with a specific work
program to update/implementation of the Climate Action Plan, assess requirements/achieve a net -zero city
target, develop energy efficiency incentives, improve energy efficiency in City facilities, and to
identify/assign resources to perform the work needed to achieve the objectives; and
WHEREAS, the 2017-19 Major City Goal work program indicated that the City would support the
establishment of a community climate action coalition by engaging other jurisdictions, professionals,
elected officials, and residents to enhance community education, participation, and advocacy in all City
and regional climate action adaptation and GHG emission reduction efforts; and
WHEREAS, the support of a community climate coalition was reaffirmed in the 2019-21 Financial Plan
and in the 2020-21 mid -year budget revision; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Climate Action Plan for Community Recovery (2020 Climate
Action Plan) on August 18, 2020 that adopted a communitywide target of carbon neutrality by 2035; and
WHEREAS, the 2020 Climate Action Plan notes that different organizations are uniquely capable of
certain actions and focuses most directly on government actions while mentioning the importance of
community and non -governmental organization action; and
WHEREAS, the city's intent in supporting a coalition is to work with community members/leverage
experience in climate action as well as involve, and keep informed, the community's residents and
businesses in the city's climate action efforts; and
WHEREAS, the SLO Climate Coalition, a group of community members, has said coalition — to function
as an independent group working with the City to accomplish major city goal work program objectives
by assisting with research, evaluation, public engagement, design, and implementation of objectives; and
WHEREAS, City recognizes that the members of the SLO Climate Coalition will have complimentary
experience and will be able to support the City's GHG reduction and community outreach goals, and
through this MOU, the Parties wish to work together toward the attainment of mutual goals; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, conditions, promises, and agreements
herein set forth, City and the SLO Climate Coalition hereby agree as follows:
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TERMS
1. Replacement. Upon execution, this Memorandum of Understanding shall replace any previous
agreements between the SLO Climate Coalition (or any previous names it has had) and the City.
2. Recognition of Mutual Benefit. It is in the interest of the City to explore opportunities for
partnership in achieving the goals of the climate action major city goal — reducing communitywide
greenhouse gas emissions. The City and the SLO Climate Coalition have aligned goals in this regard and
this agreement may serve as a first step for future agreements and a broader scope relative to future climate
action objectives.
a. The SLO Climate Coalition will select a primary point of contact between the SLO Climate
Coalition and the City's Sustainability Manager.
b. The City's Sustainability Manager and a Councilmember will be designated as Liaisons to the
SLO Climate Coalition to provide updates on City's climate related activities, communicate back
to staff and council, and to provide general support to the SLO Climate Coalition on an ongoing
basis
c. Meetings of the SLO Climate Coalition are expected to be open to individuals who are interested
in being involved in climate action efforts and meetings will be as inclusive as possible to those
who want to contribute.
3. Scope and Objectives. The SLO Climate Coalition will support implementation of the City's
Climate Action Plan with particular attention given to the high impact objectives and will work to enhance
community education, participation, and advocacy in all City and regional climate action adaptation and
GHG emission reduction efforts; and
a. SLO Climate Coalition Annual Work Plan: By Feb 28 of each year, the SLO Climate Coalition
will provide the City with a SLO Climate Coalition Annual Work Plan. The annual work plan will
include the mission of the SLO Climate Coalition and include the anticipated scope of activities
for the year. The work plan will clearly delineate activities and funding in service to this agreement
from other non-MOU related SLO Climate Coalition activities.
b. SLO Climate Coalition Year End Report: By February 28 of each year, the SLO Climate
Coalition will submit an annual report to the City Manager or their designee that describes the
actions the SLO Climate Coalition undertook during the previous calendar year.
c. Outreach and Community Engagement: The SLO Climate Coalition will maintain a positive
presence in the community and work to be a primary voice in the community to engage the public
and promote the City's climate action efforts and organize community education materials, forums
and events to inform residents and businesses about greenhouse gas reducing opportunities.
d. Technical Support: The SLO Climate Coalition will work to help achieve the objectives/timelines
outlined in the Climate Action Plan, in particular:
i. The SLO Climate Coalition will help with the Climate Action Plan update adoption.
ii. The SLO Climate Coalition will help to implement the climate action plan to support the
City's 2035 carbon neutrality goal.
iii. The SLO Climate Coalition will assist with research, advocacy to, and ongoing support of
Central Coast Community Energy (previously Monterey Bay Community Power)
including program design and other technical support.
4. Facilities. The City will allow the SLO Climate Coalition to use City facilities, pending
availability, and waive rental fees associated with the use of City facilities such as the Ludwick Center.
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5. Funding. The Climate Action Major City Goal work program identified limited funding to be
available from the City to support a Community Climate Action Coalition. These funds are to be
associated with objectives outlined in this agreement and the SLO Climate Coalition will notify the city
on how it intends to use said funds.
6. Termination of Agreement by City. Either party may terminate this MOU for any reason
whatsoever upon written 90-day notification of such termination.
7. Relationship of Parties. The SLO Climate Coalition shall be considered an independent
organization and not an agent, officer or employee of the City. SLO Climate Coalition officers, members,
affiliates, volunteers, employees and independent contractors shall not be considered agents, officers or
employees of the City.
8. Compliance with Laws. The SLO Climate Coalition shall comply with all applicable statutes,
ordinances, or regulations now or hereafter adopted by any federal, state or county governmental entity,
and with all ordinances, regulations, policies and guidelines now or hereafter adopted by the City. Upon
request by City, the SLO Climate Coalition agrees to have its members execute waivers and releases of
liability for any activities which in City's opinion warrants such waivers and releases to be executed prior
to participation in such activity.
9. Amendments. The City Manager or designee will consider any proposed amendments to this
MOU. Proposed amendments that do not significantly affect scope, objectives, outcomes or deliverables
that are considered minor in nature may be approved by the City Manager or designee. Other material
amendments shall be reviewed for approval by the City Council.
10. Counterparts. This MOU may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an
original and all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same instrument, binding on each
signatory thereto.
ATTEST CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
10/8/2020 1 12:42 PM PDT
10/8/2020 1 11:25 AM PDT
J. Christine Dietrick, City Attorney
ECOLOGISTICS
10/7/2020 1 8:06 PM PDT
Stacey Hunt, CEO at Ecologistics, Inc.
Heidi Harmon, Mayor
SLO CLIMATE COALITION
10/8/2020 1 11:29 AM F
10/7/2020 1 12:22 PM
Eric Veium. Chair of SLO Climate Coalition