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8/16 City Manager ReportMonkey Pox Update• First case reported in SLO County•Causes flu-like symptoms (such as chills, fever, and swollen lymph nodes) followed by a rash or sores.•Risk to the general public from this virus remains low, as the virus is usually spread through prolonged, close physical contact.
Ramona Street Waterline Break
Candidates for 2022 ElectionMayorDonald HedrickRichard OrcuttJeffery SpechtErica A. Stewart Council Member-2 seatsJoe BensonEmily FrancisJames PappMichelle ShoresmanCandidate Statements are available on the City’s website.
8/16 City Manager ReportDiablo Canyon Update• Draft Budget Trailer Bill was released on Friday containing the Governor’s Plan for keeping Diablo Canyon operating• California Energy Commission hosted a virtual public workshop last Friday• Legislative Deadline to pass the bill is August 31st• Reactivating the Coalition of Cities to present a unified voice of Cities
8/16 City Manager ReportDiablo Canyon Guiding Principles1. Ensure the continued safe operation of the DCCP, to protect the health and safety of the community. 2. Foster creative solutions that will lessen the short and long term economic, fiscal and environmental impacts to the community. 3. Investigate opportunities for job creation and economic diversification4. Develop a plan to address the potential long-term impacts of closing a nuclear facility.5. Explore options for the future use and protection of land and marine resources, cultural resources, historic sites and related facilities.
8/16 City Manager ReportUpdate on Downtown Tree PruningBEFOREAFTER
8/16 City Manager ReportCounty Homelessness Strategic Plan• On August 9thCounty Staff presented the Countywide Strategic Plan for Homelessness Assistance to the Board of Supervisors. • The Board unanimously approved the plan and requested that staff provide a timeline for establishing the new Homelessness Division. • The Board of Supervisors directed County Staff to establish a Strategic Plan for Behavioral and Mental Health that will complement the plan for homelessness assistance. • The City’s Homelessness Response Manager spoke in support of the plan and applaud the County’s commitment of resources to ensuring its success.• The City emphasized the importance of the plan’s ability to adapt to evolving needs through transparent communication about successes and lessons learned.
8/16 City Manager ReportSLOCOG Funding• SLOCOG awarded Grants for 14 projects across the County • The City Received two grants totaling $1.5 million:• Higuera Complete Streets Improvements & Safe Routes to School Gap Closure• California Boulevard and Taft Street Roundabout (Bike and Pedestrian Safety Improvements)
8/16 City Manager ReportSLOCOG FundingPH0
Slide 10PH0 I have asked Luke for some appropriate photos to add. Poschman, Hans, 2022-08-11T01:14:13.750JD0 0 [@Schwartz, Luke] [@Poschman, Hans], perfect and some of each type of improvement that was funded would be great.Johnson, Derek, 2022-08-11T21:49:01.137SL0 1 I believe staff was able to provide the photos/images requested, but let me know if you need anything else.Schwartz, Luke, 2022-08-15T14:49:54.049
8/16 City Manager ReportSLO in Motion Update• Transportation and mobility improvements• Sewer improvements• Communications Progress•Goal: Keep community members informed•Output: Direct mailers, social media posts, weekly email updates, partnership with Downtown SLO, news coverage, website landing page www.slocity.org/sloinmotion•Metrics: 36k+ impressions on social media posts; 50% email open rate; 1,500+ pageviews of landing page & subpages• Locations by pavement area numbers:• Area 6 = “Laguna Lake neighborhoods”• Area 7 = “North Chorro neighborhoods” • Area 9 = “Downtown Core”
8/16 City Manager ReportParks and Recreation
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