HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3a. City Manager Report Presentation1City ManagerReport 11/16/21
1. SLO County Residents Ages 5-11 Now Eligible for COVID-19Formal recommendation of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for this age group by the U.S. FDA, CDC, and Western States Scientific Safety Review WorkgroupPediatricians across SLO County will be offering the vaccine at their offices11/16 City Manager’s Report2
2. SLO Transit’s Inclusive Riding Experience Earns International RecognitionInnovation Award from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). First public transportation system in the world to, in collaboration with Bishop Peak Technology, integrate reactive smart lighting on its buses to better communicate with individuals who have hearing, visual, cognitive, or selective‐cognitive impairments.11/16 City Manager’s Report3
3. Cal Poly & SLO City Miossi Trail AgreementThe City and Cal Poly have reached an agreement for a trail connection between the City's 266-acre Miossi Open Space and Poly Canyon.The trail connection was included as part of the Miossi Open Space Conservation Plan that was adopted by the City Council in January 2020.The trail will be built by the City's Ranger Service starting this winter. Stay tuned for updates and announcements!The trail connection will also help facilitate outdoor education and research projects by students at Cal Poly.11/16 City Manager’s Report4
3. Cal Poly & SLO City Miossi Trail Agreement11/16 City Manager’s Report5
4. Direct Support for Family Child Care Start-upsPilot Program “Direct Support for Family Child Care Start-ups” The City is investing $54,000 to increase the number of SLO-based childcare options within the next yearManaged through CAPSLO’s existing Child Care Initiative Project. Up to 10 new childcare businesses will be able to apply for $5,000 grants funded by the City11/16 City Manager’s Report6
5. Buy Local Bonus Program711/16 City Manager’s Report
6. Holiday Happenings811/16 City Manager’s Report
11/16 City Manager’s Report6. Holiday HappeningsThe 45thHoliday Parade Friday, December 3, 2021This year's theme is California Dreamin’City Council will ride in the historic trolley 9
7. 2021-22 Paving UpdatesFroom Ranch PavingMarsh & Higuera StrippingNipomo Concrete RepairsIslay to Leff Sidewalk and Driveway Improvements11/16 City Manager’s Report10
8. Central Coast Economic Forecast11/16 City Manager’s Report11
8. Central Coast Economic Forecast11/16 City Manager’s Report12• Labor shortages are more dire than in neighboring counties and the state causing a drag on economic recovery• The shortages are part of a longer- term decline which can be counteracted by young workers looking for higher quality jobs• However…
8. Central Coast Economic ForecastThe challenges: the changing workforce11/16 City Manager’s Report13
8. Central Coast Economic Forecast11/16 City Manager’s Report14Current Recruitment UpdatePositions Added with 21‐23 Financial PlanFilled 29Pending Review or Recruitment 19Existing PositionsFilled 39Pending Review or Recruitment 40
11/16 City Manager’s Report9. COVID-19 UpdatesPotential fourth wave of COVID-19To date, California has confirmed a total of 4,740,002 COVID-19 cases and 72,570 deathsThe rate of positive tests over the last 7 days is 2.0% in CA15
COVID-19 Update: IHME Projections for CA 16
As of 11/16/21 at 1:00 PM17
18As of 11/16/2021 at 1:00 PM0102030405060SLO County COVID-19 Hospitalization & ICU AdmissionsHospital (non-ICU)ICU
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