HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-29-21 - Mayor-Adv. Body Quarterly PacketMayor’s Quarterly Advisory Body Meeting
Thursday, April 29, 2020 ~ 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Zoom Meeting (link in meeting request)
AGENDA
1. Call to Order (Mayor Heidi Harmon)
2. Introductions (All)
3. Budget Presentation (City Manager Derek Johnson)
4. Advisory Body Quarterly Reports (All)
5. Adjournment
Upcoming Meetings:
July 1, 2021
October 7, 2021
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO QUARTERLY REPORT
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW BOARD
DATE: April 29, 2021
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
Chairs of City Advisory Bodies
CC: Derek Johnson, City Manager
Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
FROM: Earl Conaway, Chair
ON BEHALF OF: Earl Conaway (Chair), Alex Karlin (Vice Chair) and Joe Benson (Member).
REGULAR MTG.
DATE/TIME: Meetings are the second Tuesday of every month
STAFF LIAISON: Kelly White, Legal Assistant/Paralegal
COUNCIL LIAISONS: Mayor Heidi Harmon and Council Member Carlyn Christianson
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING PAST QUARTER:
The Board met five times since January in order to hear and decide on three appeals. All
appeals were COVID-19 related and from the same business – Kennedy Club Fitness.
UPCOMING ITEMS:
Will be providing feedback on the staff recommendations for amendments to the
Administrative Citation Appeal process. Once incorporated, recommendations will go to City
Council for review.
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO QUARTERLY REPORT
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION
DATE: April 26, 2021
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
Chairs of City Advisory Bodies
CC: Derek Johnson, City Manager
Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
FROM: Allen Root, Chair
ON BEHALF OF: Allen Root (Chair), Christie Withers (Vice Chair), Micah Smith, Michael
DeMartini, Mandi Pickens, Ashley Mayou and Brian Pineda.
REGULAR MTG.
DATE TIME: 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, 5:00 PM
STAFF LIAISON: Shawna Scott, Senior Planner
COUNCIL LIAISONS: Council Members Andy Pease and Jan Marx
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING PAST QUARTER:
Architectural Review Commission Goals for the 2021-2023 Financial Plan:
Community Design Guidelines update
Design review of the Bullock Ranch development, which proposes 192 residential units
96 apartments, 88 bungalows, and 8 live-work units within the Orcutt Area Specific Plan
area (3580 Bullock; ARCH-0489-2019)
Design review of a mixed-use project consisting of 9 residential units and approximately
10,400 square feet of commercial space, as a part of the Jones Subdivision Tract No.
3066 (3806 Ranch House; ARCH- 0256- 2020)
Design review of new mixed-use project comprised of a new three-story structure with 10
two-bedroom residential units and 934 square feet of commercial space, with surface
parking and associated site improvements (1131 Olive; ARCH- 0388-2020)
Design review of the commercial component of the Northwest Corner (NWC) mixed -use
project consisting of four buildings with a total of 61,000 square feet of commercial space
3985 Broad Street; ARCH-0571-2020)
Design review of two new duplex buildings and associated site improvements to be
constructed on a residential site currently developed with a single-family dwelling and
Accessory Dwelling Unit (302 South Street; ARCH-0380-2020)
Sign program for the Townplace Suites hotel (1301 Calle Joaquin; ARCH -0423-2020)
UPCOMING PROJECTS:
Design review of a proposed 125,000-square foot, three-story, 204-room, dual-branded
hotel (950 and 990 Aero Drive; ARCH 0165-2020, USE 0294-2019)
Design review of the French Hospital expansion, including a revised Campus Plan,
requested height variance, hospital expansion, parking structure, and heli -pad (1911
Johnson; ARCH 0161-2019, VAR 0499-2019, USE 0500-2019)
Design review of the Network redevelopment project, consisting a commercial and
residential mixed-use development (790 Higuera; ARCH 0617-2020)
DATE: April 29, 2021
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
Chairs of City Advisory Bodies
CC: Derek Johnson, City Manager
Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
FROM: Jonathan Roberts, Chair
ON BEHALF OF: Jonathan Roberts (Chair), Audrey Ogden, Donette Dunaway, Briana
Martenies, Timothy Jouet, Russell Mills and Thomas Arndt.
REGULAR MTG.
DATE/TIME: Third Thurs. of alternate months, at 6:00 p.m. Recent ATC meetings
were held on: 1/16/2020, 3/10/2020, 5/4/2020, 6/11/2020,
7/16/2020, 8/20/2020, 10/20/2020, 11/19/2020, 11/30/2020,
12/3/2020 and 3/8/2021.
STAFF LIAISON: Adam Fukushima, Active Transportation Manager
COUNCIL LIAISONS: Mayor Heidi Harmon and Council Member Andy Pease
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING PAST QUARTER:
The adoption by City Council of the City's first ever Active Transportation Plan.
ATC provided input on bike share and on the summer paving plan.
ATC provided feedback on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
The Urban Greening Grant was appointed to San Luis Obispo in the amount of $1.7
million. Those funds will be used to build the entire Anholm Greenway.
UPCOMING ITEMS:
The ATC will continue to monitor and provide input on infrastructure put in place during
the Covid-19 pandemic.
Officer elections will be held next month.
Continuing to work towards the creation of a data driven list of projects that , if completed,
will allow San Luis Obispo to meet our 20% mode share goal by 2035.
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO QUARTERLY REPORT
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO QUARTERLY REPORT
CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS
DATE: April 29, 2021
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
Chairs of City Advisory Bodies
CC: Derek Johnson, City Manager
Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
FROM: Neil Dilworth, Chair
ON BEHALF OF: Neil Dilworth (Chair), Gresham (Gresh) Eckrich (Vice Chair),
Denise Martinez, Amando Garza, Nicholas (Nick) Graves,
Christopher Weideman and Robert Vessely.
REGULAR MTG.
DATE TIME: No regular meetings this quarter
STAFF LIAISON: Rodger Maggio, Fire Marshal/Chief Building Official
COUNCIL LIAISONS: Vice Mayor Erica A. Stewart and Council Member Jan Marx
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING PAST QUARTER:
In February, 2 CBOA applicants were interviewed and subsequently appointed to terms
on the Construction Board of Appeals. Nicholas (Nick) Graves was appointed to a 4-year
term and Christopher Weideman was appointed to fill the remainder of a term ending in
March of 2022. Committee members Robert Vessely and Gresham (Gresh) Eckrich were
both reappointed for 4-year terms.
On February 22nd staff conducted orientation training for new members.
On April 21st a meeting was held to conduct Brown Act training by the City Attorney staff.
On April 26th, hearings were held for appeals of citations at 150 Pismo/299 Higuera and
2146 Parker.
UPCOMING PROJECTS:
Meetings are scheduled on an as-needed basis.
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO QUARTERLY REPORT
CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE
DATE: April 29, 2021
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
Chairs of City Advisory Bodies
CC: Derek Johnson, City Manager
Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
FROM: Shannon Larrabee, Chair
ON BEHALF OF: Shannon Larrabee (Chair), Eva Ulz (Vice Chair), Karen Edwards, John
Ashbaugh and Charles Crotser. (2 vacancies)
REGULAR MTG.
DATE/TIME: Fourth Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m.
STAFF LIAISON: Brian Leveille, Senior Planner
COUNCIL LIAISONS: Council Members Jan Marx and Carlyn Christianson
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING PAST QUARTER:
Review of addition to existing accessory structure (Master List): Recommended the
Director find an addition for an Accessory Dwelling unit to an existing accessory structure
on a Master List Historic property consistent with the Historic Preservation Ordinance.
Review of an accessory structure with second story ADU (Contributing List):
Recommended the Director find the project consistent with the Historic Preservation
Ordinance.
Determination of Historic Significance: Recommended the City Council delist 1136 Iris
Street from the Contributing List of Historic Resources.
Mills Act Program Review: Received a presentation on the status of the Mills Act Program
and property owner compliance.
Determination of Historic Significance: Recommended the City Council add the
property at 79 Benton Street to the Master List of Historic Resources.
Cultural Heritage Committee Continued…
UPCOMING ITEMS:
Need Certified Local Government Training (upcoming California Preservation Foundation-
CPF Conference)
New members to be sworn in April 26th, John Ashbaugh and Charles Crotser
Vacant committee seat
Election of Chair and Vice-Chair in May
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO QUARTERLY REPORT
HOUSING AUTHORITY
DATE: April 29, 2021
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
Chairs of City Advisory Bodies
CC: Derek Johnson, City Manager
Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
FROM: Jay Beck, Chair
ON BEHALF OF: Jay Beck (Chair), Gregory Gillett, Ashlea Boyer, Patricia Souza, Elizabeth
Steinberg, Tim Odenthal and Charles Crotser.
1. Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher Program)
Approximately 2,500 vouchers
100% leased (waiting list closed)
Received competitive award of 75 Mainstream Vouchers for disabled homeless households.
Working with CAPSLO and 5 Cities Homeless Coalition homeless clients to make
placements.
Last 12-month averages:
6.9 % increase in client incomes
5.3 % increase in participating landlord rents (600+LL’s)
5.8 % increase in average amount of rent assistance paid per client
2. New Housing/Major Renovations in SLO
a. SLO Villages
Performing major renovations at former “public housing” sites. 14 scattered sites throughout
city. 2-year process will be completed in December 2021. Major tenant temporary relocation
involved. Process and schedule made extremely challenging during Covid pandemic. Upon
completion the original 168 units (14 locations) will increase to 175 apartments (net increase
of 7 affordable apartments!), as several 5-bedroom apartments are converted to two
apartments to better match today’s demographics.
b. Toscano Apartments
Based on scoring it appears we will receive a Tax Credit award from the state, allowing us to
start construction on 39 apartments in the Toscano subdivision, adjacent to Serra Meadows.
State action on award would occur in June, with construction starting no later than December
2021 (180 days from award).
Housing Authority Continued…
c. 736 Orcutt Road (former Maxine Lewis Shelter site), and 1422-1480 Monterey Street
HASLO is owner of the former Maxine Lewis shelter site. Site plans for the former shelter
site were submitted to the City this March for review and project approval. This site will
provide 40 apartments of permanent supportive housing for “houseless” persons (i.e.
homeless).
HASLO recently purchased 1422 and 1480 Monterey Street (Monterey x California). Concept
plans were submitted to the City and a pre-application meeting is scheduled for April 29th.
The Monterey Street site will be a mixed use (commercial/residential) development providing
up to 100 apartments, most likely for both seniors and small families.
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO QUARTERLY REPORT
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
DATE: April 29, 2021
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
Chairs of City Advisory Bodies
CC: Derek Johnson, City Manager
Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
FROM: Renoda Campbell-Monza, Chair
ON BEHALF OF: Renoda Campbell-Monza (Chair), Dusty Colyer-Worth (Vice-Chair), Angie
Kasprzak, Jesse Grothaus, Emily Rosten, Megan Souza and Taryn
Warrecker.
REGULAR MTG.
DATE/TIME: First Wednesday of every month at 5:00 p.m.
STAFF LIAISON: Cara Vereschagin, Housing Coordinator, Community Development
COUNCIL LIAISONS: Mayor Heidi Harmon and Vice Mayor Member Erica A. Stewart
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING PAST QUARTER:
Reviewed Grants-In-Aid subcommittee preliminary funding allocations for 2021-22
program year
Started Human Relations Commission Strategic Planning Implementation process
Elected Vice-Chair for one-year term
Interviewed and selected candidates to fill 2 commissioner vacancies; full group
completed!
Reviewed 2020-2021 GIA Mid-Year reports and Liaison Progress reports
UPCOMING ITEMS:
Public Hearing on May 5th to consider preliminary funding recommendations for 2021-22
GIA Program; recommendation will be forwarded onto the Council for final approval in
July 2021
Continue strategic planning sessions (Summer/Fall 2021) to potentially update HRC
purpose statement and advisory body name, while also coordinating future DEI Grant
Program implementation in alignment with the FY 2021-23 Major City Goals and Financial
Plan
Review 2020-21 GIA Year-End Reports and Liaison Progress reports
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO QUARTERLY REPORT
JACK HOUSE COMMITTEE
DATE: April 29, 2021
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
Chairs of City Advisory Bodies
CC: Derek Johnson, City Manager
Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
FROM: Charles Crotser, Chair
ON BEHALF OF: Charles Crotser (Chair), Kathi Settle (Vice Chair), Julie Moore, Dorothy
Sundbye and Sharon Whitney. (2 Vacancies)
REGULAR MTG.
DATE/TIME: Bi-monthly via Zoom 5:30 PM second Wednesday
STAFF LIAISON: Dave Setterlund, Recreation Supervisor Community Services
COUNCIL LIAISONS: Council Members Jan Marx and Andy Pease
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS THIS PAST QUARTER:
House:
Due to the current COVID-19 health and safety restrictions, the home has been closed
Installation of Jack House plaque and stand
Events:
Partnered with History Center to offer virtual tours of the Jack House
Due to the current COVID-19 health and safety restrictions, the City of San Luis
Obispo is not hosting any in-person events.
Docents:
Nothing to report
UPCOMING ITEMS:
House:
Entry signage design and installation
Interior art restoration project
Parks and Recreation Master Plan will guide the future of the Jack House
Events:
House is closed until further notice
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO QUARTERLY REPORT
PERSONNEL BOARD
DATE: April 29, 2021
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
Chairs of City Advisory Bodies
CC: Derek Johnson, City Manager
Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
FROM: Keith Dunlop, Chair
ON BEHALF OF: Keith Dunlop (Chair), Calvin Stevens (Vice Chair), Judy Groat, Louise
Justice and Jill LeMieux.
REGULAR MTG.
DATE/TIME: An annual meeting is held each April or May. Otherwise, the Board is on
stand-by status.
Since the last report to the Council, the Board met on October 29, 2020
to discuss input to Council for the 2021-23 Financial Plan Goal.
The next regular annual meeting will be held May 13, 2021.
STAFF LIAISON: Monica Irons, Director of Human Resources
COUNCIL LIAISONS: Vice Mayor Erica A. Stewart and Council Member Carlyn
Christianson
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING PAST QUARTER:
Continued in its ‘stand-by’ status as an appeals and grievance forum for City employees.
No grievances or appeals subject to review by the Board were filed during the period.
UPCOMING ITEMS:
As noted, the Personnel Board as a whole meets once annually as required by law, but only
as needed thereafter. Our next annual meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2021.
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO QUARTERLY REPORT
PLANNING COMMISSION
DATE: April 29, 2021
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
Chairs of City Advisory Bodies
CC: Derek Johnson, City Manager
Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
FROM: Hemalata Dandekar, Chair
ON BEHALF OF: Hemalata Dandekar (Chair), Robert Jorgensen (Vice Chair), Mike
Wulkan, Steve Kahn, Nicholas Quincey, Michelle Shoresman and Michael
Hopkins.
REGULAR MTG.
DATE/TIME: Second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
STAFF LIAISON: Tyler Corey, Deputy Director of Community Development
COUNCIL LIAISONS: Council Members Andy Pease and Carlyn Christianson
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING PAST QUARTER:
Review of a mixed-use development consisting of 15 residential units – 830 Orcutt.
Review and recommendation to the City Council of the Active Transportation Plan.
Review of a mixed-use development consisting of 98 residential units – 1050 Laurel.
EIR scoping meeting for the 600 Tank Farm project consisting of 280 residential units
and 12,500 s.f. of commercial space.
Review and recommendation to the City Council of a General Plan Amendment and
Rezone for a new neighborhood park – 533 Broad.
Review of a new two-story office development consisting of 35,908 s.f. of office space
and associated site improvements – 862 Aerovista.
EIR scoping meeting for the LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency Central Coast Layover
Facility (CCLF).
Review of a new mixed-use project consisting of 9 residential units and 10,400 s.f. of
commercial space in the OASP – 3806 Ranch House.
Review of the commercial component of the Norwest Corner (NWC) mixed-use project
consisting of four buildings with a total of 61,745 s.f. of commercial space – 3985 Broad.
Planning Commission Report Continued…
UPCOMING ITEMS:
Review of a 192 residential unit housing development within the Orcutt Area Specific
Plan - 3580 Bullock.
Review of a General Plan Conformity Report for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
proposed as part of the 2021-23 Financial Plan.
Review and recommendation to the City Council on the Parks and Recreation Master
Plan and Element update.
Review of a 23-lot subdivision on a 5.1-acre parcel in the R-1 zone, including the
extension of Stanford Drive and Cuesta Drive – 500 Westmont.
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO QUARTERLY REPORT
PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE
DATE: April 29, 2021
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
Chairs of City Advisory Bodies
CC: Derek Johnson, City Manager
Teressa Purington, City Clerk
FROM: John Thomas, Chair
ON BEHALF OF: John Thomas (Chair), Samantha Welch (Vice Chair), Ryan Heath, John
Conner, Robin Wolf, Maureen Forsberg and Lori Lerian.
REGULAR MTG.
DATE/TIME: Second Wednesday of every month at 5:30 pm
STAFF LIAISON: Molly Cano, Tourism Manager
COUNCIL LIAISONS: Vice Mayor Erica A. Stewart and Council Member Carlyn
Christianson
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING PAST QUARTER:
New Committee Members: Welcomed 2 new PCC members Robin Wolf and Maureen
Forsberg. Elected John Thomas Chair and Samantha Welch Vice Chair.
Support Local campaign: Implemented the Q2 “SLO Bright” holiday version of the
support local campaign and Q3 “Love SLO” campaign.
Banners: Expanded the Holiday series to include a Christmas design + the addition of the
cobra & campaign banners in Downtown. The Holiday campaign also included printable
coloring pages and sidewalk stickers w/QR code; designed and installed series 3 called
the Connection series.
Modified GIA Program + Plaza Partnerships: Implemented the Modified GIA program
and have awarded 23 grants and hosted two virtual event webinar series called “Think
Differently.” Adjusted the program to include Plaza Partnerships & selected 4 of the 5 Plaza
Partners.
Council Goal Setting Process: Participated in the goal setting process for the 2021-23
Major City Goals.
UPCOMING PROJECTS:
The Committee will continue the banner project to including the 4th and final design series.
Implement the Q4 support local campaign.
Continue implementation of the modified GIA program for non-profit organizations.
Establish the 2021-22 PCC budget including contract and partnership commitments.
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO QUARTERLY REPORT
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
DATE: April 29, 2021
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
Chairs of City Advisory Bodies
CC: Derek Johnson, City Manager
Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
FROM: Robert Spector, Vice Chair
ON BEHALF OF: Rodney Thurman (Chair), Robert Spector (Vice Chair), Kari Applegate, Rick
Blair, Kari Howell, Adam Stowe and Andrew Weber.
REGULAR MTG.
DATE/TIME: First W ednesday of every month at 5:30 pm
STAFF LIAISON: Greg Avakian, Parks and Recreation Director
COUNCIL LIAISONS: Vice Mayor Erica A. Stewart and Council Member Jan Marx
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS THIS PAST QUARTER:
New commissioner Kari Howell joined the Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) on April
7th.
Parks and Recreation Blueprint for the Future: Public draft was presented in March to PRC
3/3), posted to public on website for feedback via Open City Hall and email, staff presentations
to ATC (3/18), staff conducted virtual Community Workshop (3/25), conducted public comment
at PRC (4/7). Staff preparing for City Council Study Session on May 4th, followed by
presentations to Planning Committee in preparation for the presentation to City Council on July
6th.
Department Programming: Youth Services childcare program at (4) school sites, Swim
Center and Golf course operating under modified COVID-19 safety guidelines (since July),
youth sport and activity clinics programming basketball, soccer, pickleball, fitness camps, roller
skating, tennis, golf. Adult Sports returning in May with Softball. Supporting the activation of the
Mission Plaza outdoor dining and attractions in collaborations with Downtown SLO.
Events: no current in-person events. Department coordinated virtual and self-guided events
such as Leprechaun Lost scavenger hunt, DIY egg decorating bag pick -up (270 families), Tale
in Trails book collaboration with SLO County Library with a book being featured along the park
trails (Meadow Park: April, Islay Park: May, DeVaul Park: June).
SLO Triathlon Cancellation: Due to COVID-19 safety restrictions and adequate time and
resources, staff announced the week of April 5th that the annual SLO Triathlon would be
canceled for July 2021. Event requires minimum of 6 months to properly plan a safe and
professional event.
Ranger Service: numerous encampment clean-ups along riparian areas of Bob Jones Bike
Trail, Filipponi Natural Reserve, Bianchi Reserve: over 76 encampments cleaned in past 3
months. Rangers have continued work on trail development, two walking/bike bridges, and
trailhead kiosk construction at the Miossi Natural Reserve. Property is accessible , however,
official opening will occur in late May. A new boardwalk was constructed at the South Hills
property to protect a segment of the trial from erosion and degradation. The W inter Hours
Evening Access at Cerro San Luis was approved to continue by Council at the March 16 th
meeting with next steps of an updated EIR and CEQA review to occur over the next few months
to prepare for winter 2021-2022 (November – March).
Staff have been working on the 2021-23 Financial Plan and incorporating both the updated
Major City Goals and Local Revenue Measure expectations.
UPCOMING PROJECTS:
N. Broad Street Park Design approved by Council; final design/RFP scheduled for late summer
Emerson Park Fitness Equipment Replacement – summer 2021 (received $25K supporting
grant from CPRS/NFC).
Department received State of CA Parks Grant of $178K (80-85% of project) for construction of
2 pickleball courts at Mitchell Park. Staff to conduct community outreach regarding design in
May with construction to occur in late summer/early fall.
Staff are coordinating late spring and summer programming .
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO QUARTERLY REPORT
REVENUE ENHANCEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
DATE: April 29, 2021
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
Chairs of City Advisory Bodies
CC: Derek Johnson, City Manager
Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
FROM: Jeannette McClure, Chair
ON BEHALF OF: Jeannette McClure (Chair), Jim Hamari (Vice Chair), Christopher Ellwood,
Matt Quaglino and Tony Skapinsky.
REGULAR MTG.
DATE/TIME: Meetings set by arrangement per meeting calendar, 4-5x/year
STAFF LIAISONS: Greg Hermann, Deputy City Manager
COUNCIL LIAISONS: Mayor Heidi Harmon and Council Member Jan Marx
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING PAST QUARTER:
The REOC met on February 18, 2021 and completed the following:
a.Reviewed and recommended to the City Council the Long-term Community
Services and Investment Priorities for the Local Revenue Measure as part of the
2021-23 Financial Plan.
b.Reviewed the audited financial statements contained in the 2019-20
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Local Revenue Measure.
c.Reviewed the Draft 2019-20 Annual Community Report and Report-in-brief and
provided feedback to staff.
The REOC met on March 31, 2021 and completed the following:
a.Reviewed and approved the 2019-20 Local Revenue Measure Annual Community
Report.
b.Reviewed and recommended to the City Council the proposed use of Local
Revenue Measure funds as part of the 2021-2023 Financial plan.
UPCOMING ITEMS:
The next Regular Meeting of the REOC is tentatively scheduled to occur in Fall of 2021.
Items will include discussing the 2021-2022 Annual Community Report and Citizen
Oversight Meeting concepts and ideas and the Local Revenue Measure unaudited 2020-
21 revenues and expenditures.
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO QU ARTERLY REPORT
SLOPD’S ROUNDTABLE
DATE: April 29, 2021
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
Chairs of City Advisory Bodies
CC: Derek Johnson, City Manager
Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
FROM: Paul Ready, Chair
ON BEHALF OF: SLOPD Roundtable Committee
REGULAR MTG.
DATE/TIME: Quarterly; 4th Thursday of month; noon to 1:30 p.m .
STAFF LI AISON: Chief of Police
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING PAST QUARTER:
The purpose of the SLOPD’s Roundtable is to enhance communication between the community and the police department with the end
goal of assisting SLOPD’s mission of providing the best possible service. The Roundtable is not an advisory body to the Council.
Interim Chief Smith updated the group on the building project: Public Works is taking the
lead and presented to the City Council on April 13th.
Interim Chief Smith also updated the group on the Chief recruitment process and explained
his decision to not apply for the position.
Interim Chief Smith presented a PowerPoint pertaining to the June 1, 2020 protest After
Action Report, shared the list of issues and recommendations and explained how they
have been addressed.
UPCOMING ITEMS:
Next regular meeting is to be determined.
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO QUARTERLY REPORT
TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
DATE: April 29, 2021
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
Chairs of City Advisory Bodies
CC: Derek Johnson, City Manager
Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
FROM: John Conner, Chair
ON BEHALF OF: John Conner (Chair), LeBren Harris (Vice Chair), Pragna Patel-Mueller,
Matthew Wilkins, Stephanie Bolles, Natalie Ward and David Smith.
REGULAR MTG.
DATE/TIME: Second Wednesday of every month at 10:00 a.m.
STAFF LIAISON: Molly Cano, Tourism Manager
COUNCIL LIAISONS: Vice Mayor Erica A. Stewart and Council Member Carlyn
Christianson
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING PAST QUARTER:
New Board Members: Welcomed 2 new Board members, Matthew Wilkins and Stephanie
Bolles. Re-elected John Conner Chair and newly elected LeBren Harris as Vice Chair.
Paid Media: Paused the #SLOready campaign in December due to stay-at-home orders,
launched an awareness micro-campaign in February and relaunched #SLOready in March.
Strategic Plan Updates: Approved revisions to the SLO TBID Strategic Plan to adjust for
COVID-19 impacts and new priorities. Included the new imperative “Foster Destination
Resilience.”
Performed an Organizational Resiliency Assessment
Brand Identity: Began a brand ID process lead by Noble Studios in alignment with the
strategic plan and the new agency campaign strategy. Insights will inform the next
marketing plan.
Sustainability: Coordinated and hosted a virtual media event with 15+ national media in
attendance focused on the theme of “Sustainable SLO.”
Council Goal Setting Process: Participated in the goal setting process for the 2021-23
Major City Goals.
UPCOMING PROJECTS:
Continue the Sustainable SLO media pitching.
Continue the development of a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy for tourism
promotion.
Establish the 2021-22 SLO TBID budget including contract and partnership
commitments.
Develop the 2021-22 SLO TBID Marketing Plan.
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO QUARTERLY REPORT
TREE COMMITTEE
DATE: April 29, 2021
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
Chairs of City Advisory Bodies
CC: Derek Johnson, City Manager
Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
FROM: Rodney Thurman, Committee Member
ON BEHALF OF: Alan Bate (Chair), Jake Minnick (Vice Chair), Allen Root, Rodney
Thurman, Elizabeth Lucas, Daniel Canella and Emily Rosten.
REGULAR MTG.
DATE/TIME: Fourth Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m.
Corporation Yard, 25 Prado Road
STAFF LIAISON: Anthony Whipple, Acting Urban Forest Supervisor - City Arborist
COUNCIL LIAISONS: Mayor Heidi Harmon and Council Member Jan Marx
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING PAST QUARTER:
Reviewed 7 Tree Removal Applications, which included approvals denials and
recommendations on many potentially controversial tree removal requests.
Reviewed development project at 650 Tank Farm.
Implemented new Tree Inspection Form for use by City Arborist to use on all removal
applications.
UPCOMING ITEMS:
Continue to modernize issues within Tree Committee information distribution and review
requests for tree removals.
Continuing development of an Urban Forest Master Plan.
Continue working on our SLO Urban Reforestation Project being administered by
ECOSLO.
Advertise for new pruning Request for Proposal.
Reviewing removals and making recommendations on development project improvements.