HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-22-2023 MOU Update with SLO Climate Coalition
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AND THE SLO CLIMATE COALITION
This Memorandum of Understanding (“Agreement”) is entered into on _____________________
(the “Effective Date”), by and between the City of San Luis Obispo, a municipal corporation and
charter city (herein referred to as “City”) and the SLO Climate Coalition, an unincorporated
association. City and the SLO Climate Coalition are sometimes referred to herein as “the Parties.”
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, in January 2017 the City made Climate Action a Major City Goal in the 2017-2019
Financial Plan with an overall goal of reducing citywide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and
with a specific work program to update/implement the Climate Action Plan, assess
requirements/achieve a net-zero city target, develop energy efficiency incentives, improve energy
efficiency in City facilities, and to identify/assign resources to perform the work needed to
achieve the objectives; and
WHEREAS, the 2017-19 Major City Goal work program indicated that the City would support
the establishment of a community climate action coalition; and
WHEREAS, the support of a community climate coalition was reaffirmed in the 2019-21, 2021-
23, and 2023-25 Financial Plans; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Climate Action Plan for Community Recovery (2020
Climate Action Plan) on August 18, 2020 , which adopted a communitywide target of carbon
neutrality by 2035; and
WHEREAS, the 2020 Climate Action Plan notes that different organizations are uniquely capable
of certain actions and focuses most directly on government actions while mentioning the
importance of community and non-governmental organization action; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the 2023-27 Climate Action Work Program on December
12, 2022, reaffirming the Climate Action Plan for Community Recovery’s goals; and
WHEREAS, the City’s intent in supporting a coalition is to work with community
members/leverage experience in climate action as well as involve, and keep informed, the
community’s residents and businesses in the City’s climate action efforts; and
WHEREAS, the SLO Climate Coalition is a group of community members that has functioned as
an independent group working with the City to accomplish major city goal work program
objectives by assisting with community outreach; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that the members of the SLO Climate Coalition will have
complimentary experience and will be able to support the City’s GHG reduction and community
outreach goals, and through this MOU, the Parties wish to work together toward the attainment of
mutual goals; and
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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, conditions, promises, and
agreements herein set forth, City and the SLO Climate Coalition hereby agree as follows:
TERMS
1. Replacement. Upon execution, this Memorandum of Understanding shall replace any
previous agreements between the SLO Climate Coalition (or any previous names it has had) and
the City.
2. Recognition of Mutual Benefit. It is in the interest of the City to explore opportunities for
partnership in achieving the goals of the Climate Action Plan for Community Recovery. The City
and the SLO Climate Coalition have aligned goals in this regard and this agreement may serve as
a first step for future agreements and a broader scope relative to future climate action objectives.
a. The SLO Climate Coalition will select a primary point of contact between the SLO Climate
Coalition and the City’s Sustainability Manager.
b. The City’s Sustainability Manager and a Councilmember will be designated as Liaisons to
the SLO Climate Coalition to provide updates on City’s climate related activities,
communicate back to staff and council, and to provide general support to the SLO Climate
Coalition on an ongoing basis.
c. Meetings of the SLO Climate Coalition are expected to be open to individuals who are
interested in being involved in climate action efforts and meetings will be as inclusive as
possible to those who want to contribute.
3. Scope and Objectives. The SLO Climate Coalition will support implementation of the
City’s Climate Action Plan with particular attention given to the high impact objectives and will
work to enhance community education and participation in City climate action adaptation and
GHG emission reduction efforts; and
a. SLO Climate Coalition Annual Work Plan: By March 31 of each year, the SLO Climate
Coalition will provide the City with a SLO Climate Coalition Annual Work Plan. The
Annual Work Plan will include the mission of the SLO Climate Coalition and include the
anticipated scope of activities for the year. The Work Plan will clearly delineate activities
and funding in service to this agreement from other non-MOU related SLO Climate
Coalition activities. The Work Plan must be approved by the City Staff Liaison and focus
on implementing the current Climate Action Major City Goal. Work Plan tasks may
include, but are not limited to: outreach, education, community engagement, and technical
support,
b. SLO Climate Coalition Year End Report: By March 31 of each year, the SLO Climate
Coalition will submit an annual report to the City Manager or their designee that describes
the actions the SLO Climate Coalition undertook during the previous calendar year.
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4. Facilities. The City will allow the SLO Climate Coalition to use City facilities, pending
availability, and waive rental fees associated with the use of City facilities such as the Ludwick
Center.
5. Funding. The Climate Action Major City Goal work program identified limited funding
to be available from the City to support the SLO Climate Coalition. These funds are to be
associated with objectives outlined in this agreement and the SLO Climate Coalition will notify
the city on how it intends to use said funds via the annual Work Plan. Funding may not be used
for political advocacy purposes.
6. Termination of Agreement by City. Either party may terminate this MOU for any reason
whatsoever upon written 90-day notification of such termination.
7. Relationship of Parties. The SLO Climate Coalition shall be considered an independent
organization and not an agent, officer or employee of the City. SLO Climate Coalition officers,
members, affiliates, volunteers, employees and independent contractors shall not be considered
agents, officers or employees of the City.
8. Compliance with Laws. The SLO Climate Coalition shall comply with all applicable
statutes, ordinances, or regulations now or hereafter adopted by any federal, state or county
governmental entity, and with all ordinances, regulations, policies and guidelines now or hereafter
adopted by the City. Upon request by City, the SLO Climate Coalition agrees to have its members
execute waivers and releases of liability for any activities which in City’s opinion warrants such
waivers and releases to be executed prior to participation in such activity.
9. Amendments. The City Manager or designee will consider any proposed amendments to
this MOU. Proposed amendments that do not significantly affect scope, objectives, outcomes or
deliverables that are considered minor in nature may be approved by the City Manager or designee.
Other material amendments shall be reviewed for approval by the City Council.
10. Counterparts. This MOU may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed
an original and all of which, taken together, shall constitute one and the same instrument, binding
on each signatory thereto.
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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO SLO CLIMATE COALITION
Mayor Erica A. Stewart Eric Veium, Chair
Date: Date:
ATTEST: ECOLOGISTICS
Teresa Purrington, City Clerk Stacey Hunt, CEO at Ecologistics, Inc.
Date: Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
J. Christine Dietrick, City Attorney
Date:
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