HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/12/2023 Item 4a, Jackson - Staff Agenda CorrespondenceCity of San Luis Obispo, Council Memorandum
Council Agenda Correspondence
DATE: January 11, 2023
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Emily Jackson, Finance Director
VIA: Derek Johnson, City Manager
SUBJECT: ITEM 4a - 2023-25 FINANCIAL PLAN PROCESS, ECONOMIC OUTLOOK,
BUDGET POLICIES, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN REVIEW
The purpose of the memorandum is to make two corrections to sections of the report for
Item 4a, originally listed as Item 6b on the January 10, 2023 Council Agenda.
First, the date that Council candidate feedback is due (Packet page 51). The date should
read Wednesday, February 8, 2023.
Existing Paragraph:
Council Pre-Work
Based on all the feedback and input received, Council Members will be asked to
prepare and submit up to seven candidate goals by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday,
February 7, 2023, for consideration during the February 11, 2023, Goal Setting
Workshop.
Corrected Paragraph:
Council Pre-Work
Based on all the feedback and input received, Council Members will be asked to
prepare and submit up to seven candidate goals by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday,
February 8, 2023, for consideration during the February 11, 2023, Goal Setting
Workshop.
Second, advisory body goals for the Human Relations Commission (HRC) were
inadvertently not included in the original report. The HRC considered this item at their
November 2, 2022, meeting and the approved goals are included below.
Housing
Continue to implement the Housing Element, facilitate affordable, supportive, and
transitional housing options; promote creative land use and density opportunities,
and modify City fees and processes to increase housing production.
2023-25 Financial Plan Process Page 2
Tasks and funding priorities should focus on:
a. Promote smaller, efficiency units, and adjust development fees
accordingly;
b. Continue to prioritize Community Development Block Grant CDBG)
funding for production and rehabilitation of affordable housing;
c. Promote and ensure fair housing practices and policies within the City;
d. Explore and promote resources to assist with landlord & tenant issues;
e. Explore and promote activities to enhance community-building within
existing neighborhoods.
Homeless Prevention and Advocacy
Continue to support and advocate for a long-term, proactive, sustainable programs
that addresses homelessness and focuses on transitioning children, families, and
individuals out of homelessness into permanent housing.
Tasks and funding priorities should focus on:
a. Increase the Grants-in-Aid Budget and General Fund support to allow
greater financial assistance to non-profits in the community who serve
these less fortunate;
b. Continue efforts to prevent homelessness and support vulnerable,
unhoused individuals with dignity and respect;
c. Continue to work with the City’s Police Advisory Council (PAC) team;
d. Work with the County of San Luis Obispo to expand mental health and
addiction resources and mobile crisis response.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Identify and implement policies and procedures to encourage greater social and
economic diversity in the City.
Tasks and funding priorities should focus on:
a. Support the DEI High Impact Grant Program and continue to advocate
for advancements in City Programs that embed diversity, equity, and
inclusion;
b. Explore partnerships with stakeholder groups, including but not limited
to, the Diversity Coalition of SLO County, RACE Matters, GALA Pride &
Diversity Center, Latino Outreach Council, and various student groups
to listen and learn about opportunities to increase diversity and inclusion;
c. Increase commissioner community engagement and involvement to
educate and inform City residents about the role of the HRC;
d. Promote the city’s diversity and inclusion efforts through a collaboration
with the City’s Office of DEI and City Communication team;
e. Promote language access by translating/providing informational
documents in other languages to be available on City website;
f. Enhance public engagement and participation by increasing promotional
awareness campaigns for City engagement opportunities.