HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-26-2009 PCC Minutes - Special MeetingPromotional Coordinating Committee
Special Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, February 26, 2009
5:30 pm
City Hall
Council Hearing Room
990 Palm Street
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Cate Norton 5:30 pm
PRESENT: T. Conner, Babb, J. Conner, Nicklas, Kinney
STAFF PRESENT: Brigitte Elke, Principal Administrative Analyst
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. CONTINUE BUDGET RECOMMENDATION FOR 2009-11 FINANCIAL PLAN
The committee continued its discussion regarding the community promotions program to be
considered by Council for the 2009-11 financial plan. Based on the discussion during the
February regular committee meeting, the contractors presented some preliminary thoughts
on the various program components the committee wished to bring forward. The following
allocations were approved for recommendation to Council:
2009-10 2010-11
Directional Sign Program $ 25,000 $ 50,000
Open Space Signage $ 22,500 $ 15,000
Visitor Center & Website $103,500 $103,500
Event Promotion & PR $103,300 $103,300
Enhanced & Regional Promotion $ 50,000 $ 50,000
ShopSLO/DineSLO $ 50,000 $ 50,000
Total $354,300 $371,800
ACTION: Moved by Kinney/Babb to recommend a General Fund allocation for the
Community Promotions program of $354,300 in 2009-11 and $371,800 in 2010-
11 to Council. Motion carried 6:0
2. DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE PROGRAM STUDY
The committee discussed the use of $8,000 in left over GIA funding and $5,000 remaining in
promotions (from an allocation returned to the City) to be used for the study phase of the
directional signage program. This would allow the study to be commissioned in this fiscal
year.
ACTION: Moved by Nicklas/T.Conner to utilize the left over funding for the study phase
of the directional signage program Motion carried 5:0
With the committees consent, this item was discussed first. One member of the committee arrived after the vote.
Meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm.