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SCLC Agenda
Meeting #25-02 September 19, 2024
3:10 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
City Hall Hearing Room
990 Palm Street
A. Call to Order
B. Introductions
C. Approval of Meeting Minutes
a) #25-01, August 15, 2024
D. Open Forum
E. Reports
a) Chair/Vice Chair – Ashleigh Spragins/Lucia Landeros
b) San Luis Obispo City Manager – Whitney McDonald
c) Neighborhood Wellness Civility Report – Christine Wallace
d) Residents for Quality Neighborhoods – Brett Cross
e) Community Representative Reports – Abe Lincoln & Mila Vujovich-LaBarre
F. Old Business
a) 2024-25 SCLC Meeting Schedule
G. New Business
a) WOW Presentation – Debi Hill
b) Neighborhood Meet and Greet Update
c) Define 2024-25 SCLC Goals
H. Voting Members Reports (1 minute)
I. Announcements
J. Adjournment
K. Next meeting: October 17, 2024
SCLC Meeting #25-01, August 15, 2024
Location: San Luis Obispo, City Hall Hearing Room
3:10-5:00 p.m.
Voting Members Present
Ashleigh Spragins - Cal Poly - ASI President, SCLC Chair
Lucia Landeros - Cuesta-ASCC President, SCLC Vice Chair
Brett Cross – City of SLO-Residents for Quality Neighborhoods (RQN)
Michelle Crawford - Cal Poly-ASI Executive Director
Abe Lincoln – City of SLO – Community Member-at-Large
Whitney McDonald - City of SLO- City Manager
Fred Mickel – City of SLO – SLOPD Chief of Police Designee
Christopher Mutshnick – Cuesta College – Director of Student Engagement
Joy Pedersen - Cal Poly – Dean of Students
Sarah Rudd - Creative Mediation-SLO Solutions Designee
Colin Shea – Cal Poly – Student-at-Large
Erica A. Stewart - City of SLO –Mayor
Mila Vujovich-LaBarre – City of SLO – Geographic Neighborhoods Association
Voting Members Absent
Debbie Arnold – County of SLO – Board of Supervisors
Elizabeth Coria - Cuesta College – Vice President of Student Success and Support Programs
Taylor Brandenburg – Panhellenic Council President
Evelyn Gutierrez – Cal Poly – United Fraternity & Sorority Council Representative
Anders Ruud - Cal Poly – Interfraternity Council Representative
Christine Wallace – City of SLO – SLOPD - Public Affairs Manager
Vacant – Cuesta - Student-at-Large
Non-Voting Members Present
Matthew Armas – Cal Poly – Student Rights & Responsibilities
Elizabeth Aielo-Coppola – Cal Poly – Fraternity & Sorority Life
Emily Francis – City of SLO-City Council Member
Meghan Schuler-Jones – Cal Poly, ASI Executive Director Designee
Tracy Watson - Cal Poly-ASI Administrative Assistant II, Note taker
Non-Voting Members Absent
George Hughes – Cal Poly - University Police Department, Chief of Police
Guests
Kathie Walker – City of SLO – Resident
Steven Walker – City of SLO - Resident
A. Call to Order
a. Ashleigh called the meeting to order at 3:10 p.m.
b. Silent roll call was taken and with 13 voting members in attendance, quorum was
met.
B. Approval of Meeting Minutes - #24-09, May 9, 2024
a. Minutes stand approved by consent.
C. Open Forum
a. Kathie and Steve Walker expressed their concerns with the significant noise in the
neighborhoods and stated that they are being targeted by fraternity members.
They urged Cal Poly to consider a “Greek Row”, and to monitor satellite fraternity
houses.
D. Reports
a. Chair/Vice Chair, Ashleigh Spragins, Lucia Landeros
1. Ashleigh introduced herself and stated that she has high hopes working
with this committee.
2. She reported that the ASI Executive Cabinet has two secretaries focusing
on civic engagement: Secretary of Civic Engagement and Secretary of
External Affairs.
3. Lucia introduced herself and shared events on the Cuesta campus including
welcome events, a basic needs campaign, alumni networking, and internship
opportunities. She reported that she attended a student trustee conference.
b. City Manager – Whitney McDonald
1. Whitney introduced herself and stated that she felt that SCLC work is
important for quality of life, to help solve problems, and grow connections.
2. She gave city updates including:
a. Transit system planning process improving route frequency, electric
busses, and examine rider impact.
b. Grand Avenue improvements.
c. Election season – two mayoral candidates, and five council member
candidates.
d. Presenting City 101 to the ASI Board of Directors in September.
c. Neighborhood Wellness Civility Report – Christine Wallace
i. Absent.
d. Residents for Quality Neighborhoods – Brett Cross
i. Brett mentioned the R1 and R2 satellite homes and the activities taking place.
He stated that Cal Poly is no longer maintaining the list of satellite houses. He
asked why this information is not shared with the city. Ashleigh stated that she
will follow up on the question.
e. Community Representatives Reports – Abe Lincoln & Mila Vujovich-LaBarre
i. Abe welcomed everyone back. He mentioned proposing funding for a
“Welcome back event” for students and permanent residents to encourage
starting the year off on the right foot. Members discussed possible
recommendations for “good neighbor” ideas, including welcome video, positive
messaging, simple introduction to neighbors.
ii. Mila applauded the Walkers for raising their concerns in their neighborhood.
The video shows harassment and being personally assaulted. She agreed with
the idea of a “Greek Row.”
iii. She encouraged members to share that the Sierra Club is encouraging
volunteer participation.
E. Old Business
i. None
F. New Business
a. Overview of SCLC
i. Ashleigh read the mission of SCLC:
a. The mission of the Student Community Liaison Committee (SCLC) is to
serve as a mechanism for communication among Cal Poly State University,
Cuesta College, City and County of San Luis Obispo, and community
organizations and to proactively engage in discussion and actions to
promote positive relations, mutual respect, and improved quality of life for
all citizens of San Luis Obispo.
b. 2024-25 SCLC Meeting Schedule
i. Cuesta members shared that there could be a conflict with Cuesta senate
meetings and SCLC.
ii. Motion #1 (Crawford/Stewart) “Move to table Item B to the next meeting.”
iii. Motion passed unanimous vote.
c. 2024-25 Goal Setting
i. Members participated in a “sticky note” activity using the following prompts:
1. Personal goal for this year
2. Goal for committee as a group
3. Identify one initiative you would like to see completed this year.
4. Goal for the collective group
ii. Members shared ideas from the activity and Ashleigh stated she will compile
the results and bring to the next meeting
G. Voting Member Reports
a. Voting members gave their reports.
H. Announcements
I. Adjournment - Meeting adjourned at 4:56 p.m.