HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4c. 01-14-2024 City Manager ReportMayor Stewart will present a
Proclamation recognizing the
30th Anniversary of
Big Brothers Big Sisters of
San Luis Obispo County
Item 4a. Proclamation
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City Manager’s Report
January 14, 2025
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LA County Fire Update
SLOFD Resources Committed:
Palisades Fire
•Strike Team Leader – Battalion Chief MacDonald
•A strike team is composed of 5 engines and a Strike Team Leader
•Engine Company – Fire Captain Flatos, Fire Engineer Larsen,
Firefighters Doolin and Kaperonis
•Medic Rescue – Fire Captain Pratt, Firefighters Hutslar, Thoele, and
Greenelsh
Hurst Fire
•Fire Vehicle Mechanic Supervisor – Gus Vargas
**All resources are fully staffed in the City**
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Red Flag Warning
What is a Red Flag Warning?
•High winds
•Low humidity
•Warm temperatures
What can you do? When a Red Flag Warning is issued, it is
important for people to avoid outdoor activities that could start
fires, like campfires or burning debris, to stay vigilant in fire-
prone areas and get prepared.
Resources to maximize your preparedness:
•Preparedness and safety information at:
www.slocity.org/prepare
•Info on how you can prepare:
www.prepareslo.org
•Current emergency information and evacuation zone info:
www.emergencyslo.org
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Local Emergency Water Resiliency Planning
•Emergency Action Plans
•Water system utilizes “Distributed Storage” for water tanks
•Backup Generators
•Water Modeling
•Staff Actions
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Farmers Market Security Review – Police Department
Security Measures:
Security:
•Police Staffing
•Physical Barriers
•Cameras
•Activations
Review:
•Event Size
•Additional Elements
•Proactive Planning
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2025 Proposed Solid Waste Rate Adjustment
PROPOSED RATE INCREASE
San Luis Garbage requested a rate increase of 7.98% for all customers
PAID COMMERCIAL BIN RECYCLING
Implementation of paid recycling bin service for commercial customers being serviced once and twice weekly
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGSIntroduction: January 21, 2025
Proposed Public Hearing:
March 18, 2025
Rates were negotiated while
updating the Franchise
Agreement to include service
improvements and a new,
stable methodology
Informational Session
Commercial Customers
January 15, 20252:00 p.m.
Ludwick Community Center
Informational Session
All Customers
February 26, 20255:00 p.m.
Ludwick Community Center
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Laguna Lake Dog Park
Construction Ongoing:
Completed:
•Concrete work
•Major earthwork
Ongoing/Upcoming:
•Fencing installation
•Fine Grading
•Recycled water irrigation
•Landscaping
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Mission Plaza Enhancement Project
Initial Phase of Work:
January and February
•Installation of construction fencing
•Installation of a temporary crosswalk
on Monterey Street
•Installation of temporary electrical
panel
•Installation of temporary irrigation
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SLO Restaurant Month
o 50+ participating eateries
throughout SLO
o Diverse offers include everything
from prix fixe multi-course menus
to meals for two to happy hour
specials
o For the full list, head to
VisitSLO.com/RestaurantMonth
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SLO Transit 6 Express Route Resumes!
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Great News from the Office of Sustainability & Natural Resources!
Staff members Freddy Otte
and Lucia Pohlman to
receive Cal Fire Director's
Award for the
Johnson Ranch Cultural
Burn alongside yak titʸu titʸu
yak tiłhini tribal members
Becca Lucas and Kelsey
Shaffer
City of SLO,Diversity
Coalition,and CAPSLO have been
awarded another $400,000 by the
U.S. Department of Energy's
Buildings Upgrade Prize. The
funding will help SLO's mobile
home residents improve their
homes and reduce their
energy bills
SLO received two Platinum Level Beacon
Awards at the 2024 League of California Cities’
Conference for reducing municipal natural gas
use by 28% between 2019-2022, and for the
City's statewide leadership efforts on
climate action
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Upcoming Agenda Items – January 21, 2025
Consent Items
•Minutes from January 14, 2025, City Council Meeting
•Support Legislative Advocacy for a Sales Tax Rate Cap Exemption (SLOCOG Initiative)
Public Hearing & Business Items
•Acceptance of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Transportation Development
Act (TDA) Reports for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
•Notice of Intent to Restate the Solid Waste Franchise Agreements and Authorization to Release Prop
218 Notice for Integrated Solid Waste Rates
•Appeal (APPL-0608-2024) of Planning Commission Decision to Approve a Conditional Use Permit
(USE-0266-2024) for Embarc SLO, a Cannabis Retail Storefront at 2400 Broad St