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Home My WebLink About03-03-2015 CLR Ashbaugh"OUNCIL MEETING: 20-5;-1 T,_ `,n NO.: C R. CITY OF sfilft LUIS OBISPO MAR 0 3 2015 Council Liaison Report City of San Luis Obispo, Office of the City Council DATE: March 3, 2015 TO: City Council FROM: John B. Ashbaugh COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT — February 4- March 3, 2015 Wed. Feb. 4 1:30 pm SLO County Water Resources Advisory Committee, City Library 4:00 pm Meet with Andrew Firestone re: Monterey Hotel project 6 pm Green Building Alliance, Marriott Hotel, re: Energy Networks for Alt -Fuel Automobiles in SLO County Thursday Feb. 5 4 pm Neighborhood Wellness task force, Ludwick Center, SLO Friday Feb. 6 8:30 am Meet with Karen Kile, SLO Museum of Art, Blue Sky 9:30 City Manager update, City Hall 11:00 Meet with Paula Zima, sculptor and artist, City Hall Monday Feb. 9 3 pm Closed Session on contract negotiations Tuesday Feb. 10 1 pm Meet with Craig Updegrove, Steve Ingels, and others on Residential Rental Inspection Program Wed., Feb. 11 1:30 pm Zone 9 Advisory Committee meeting, 919 Palm St. re: Mid - Higuera Flood Protection Plan and Giant Arundo removal program 4 pm Meet with Michael Multari, Planning Commissioner, on Monterey Hotel project, Charlie's /Foothill Blvd. Thurs. Feb. 12 11 am Ground - breaking for Long - Bonetti Ranch, PB Companies, Tank Farm Road and South Higuera 1:30 Interviews for Parks & Rec Commission candidates, City Hall 6 pm Friends of Prado Day Center Culinary Carnival, Embassy Suites Friday, Feb. 13 8 am Campus Master Plan Committee together with President's Cabinet, University Union, Cal Poly 10 am Meet with Frank Kassak and Jason Burke, Cal Poly student and intern, Frank's home in Foothill neighborhood Noon Meet with Angela Soll and Bob Lucas on Monterey Hotel, Council office 12:30 Interviews for Planning Commission, City Hall Council Liaison Report 3-3-15 Council Memorandum March 3, 2015 Page 2 Tuesday, Feb. 17 3 pm Chair meeting of Housing Subcommittee of Homeless Services Oversight Committee, County Dept of Social Services 4 pm Special Council meeting on Mid -Year Budget Review, City Hall 6 pm Regular meeting of Council Wed, Feb. 18 Noon Arroyo Grande Chamber of Commerce, invited guest — keynote Atascadero Thurs, Feb. 26 4 pm speaker = Noreen Martin, State "Visit California" campaign Thurs, Feb. 19 10 am Meet with Dick Mason, Radio Central Coast, Starbucks Annual Conservation Reception for Land Conservancy, 2 pm Interviews with Jack House Committee candidates Friday, Feb. 27 10 am 3 pm Student Community Liaison Committee, City Hall Saturday, Feb. 21 10 am Firefighter Recruit Graduation Ceremony, Fire Station #1 Museum Monday, Feb. 23 11 am Meet with Steve Clark of League of American Wheelmen re: Bike Skate Park Grand Opening, Santa Rosa Park Friendly Communities, 919 Palm St. Tuesday, Feb. 24 8:30 am Interviews for Human Relations Commission, City Hall 11 am Meeting with Richard Ferris, owner, Head Shop /Cheap Thrills on e- cigarette regulation 2:30 pm Board of Supervisors hearing on groundwater regulation, BOS Chambers 5 pm Arts Obispo — Farewell party for Jenna Harzell, Monterey Street Wines 6 pm SLOCOG Planning Workshop on Price Canyon DeAnza Trail, Los Ranchos School Wed., Feb. 25 4 pm Economic Vitality Corporation, Cannon Engineering, presentations on Cal Poly Economic Impact study (see attached), City of Atascadero Thurs, Feb. 26 4 pm Meet with Tom Weinschenk on San Carlos Drive neighborhood, City Hall 6 pm Annual Conservation Reception for Land Conservancy, Congregation Beth David Friday, Feb. 27 10 am Meet with Ron DeCarli, SLOCOG Exec Director, re: transportation funding shortfall, Black Horse on Higuera 11 am Meet with Dr. Stephen Hansen, Tobacco Control Coalition, re: e- cigarette regulation, City Hall Saturday, Feb. 28 Noon Skate Park Grand Opening, Santa Rosa Park Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Stokes the Local Economy - and More The following article was authored by City of SLO Vice Mayor John Ashbaugh for publication in the online journal Dateline, published by the International Town -Gown Association. San Luis Obispo is a community of 45,000 nestled in the foothills of the Coast Range along the historic El Camino Real, about halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Since 1901, "SLO- Town" has hosted California Polytechnic State University, one of two "polytechnic" units in the 23- campus California State University system. According to a study released in November, 2014, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo contributes more than $1.4 billion to the economy of the Central Coast. Almost 7,500 jobs in the region are Cal Poly- related. The University represents "a vital and positive economic force on the Central Coast," according to Cal Poly President Jeffrey D. Armstrong. "Cal Poly is one of the region's top employers and most stable employers, helping the area weather economic downturns." By way of comparison, a 2011 economic study of the nearby Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant (which supplies 7% of all the electricity used by the entire state of California) estimated that the economic impact of that facility was about $920 million. The entire agricultural sector of San Luis Obispo County contributed about $1.9 billion in that year, according to the County Agricultural Commissioner. Thus, Cal Poly's economic impact far exceeds that of the 2.2 MW nuclear plant, and approaches the output of all the farms, vineyards, and ranches of this mostly -rural county. In 2013, Cal Poly had an annual $254.3 million payroll for its 2,741 faculty and staff members who live in the region. Its 20,000+ students purchased over $160 million in goods and services from local businesses, and generated more than $11.7 million in local taxes. Cal Poly spent $15.9 million on local goods and services in the area and made $16.1 million in local capital expenditures. It is particularly notable that Cal Poly students provided more than $2 million in estimated value of almost 100,000 hours of volunteer labor to a host of nonprofit organizations throughout the region. This pool of volunteer time and talent may help explain why there are over 10,000 non - profit organizations in the County, at last count. Almost half of Cal Poly's total economic impact stems from the increased factor productivity due to the higher average educational attainment enabled by the University. It is estimated that this educational benefit amounts to more than $629.1 million each year, as Cal Poly produces the next generation of teachers, engineers, accountants, business owners, media professionals, and entrepreneurs to serve throughout California — and the world. The City of San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly have a strong relationship, although many single - family residential neighborhoods close to the University are consistently stressed by the nocturnal lifestyle of the large undergraduate enrollment (95 %). Accordingly, the City is working with the University to develop undergraduate housing on campus to accommodate as much of its enrollment as possible. Vice Mayor John Ashbaugh adds, "Cal Poly adds so much more than money: If there is any one element that makes our city 'the happiest place in North America,' it is the vitality and energy that Cal Poly brings to San Luis Obispo." The "happiest place" tag was first applied by author David Buettner in his 2010 book "Thrive" (National Geographic Press). That reputation was further promulgated by Oprah Winfrey on her popular afternoon talk show, which featured an entire segment on the town. With a diverse local economy and vibrant cultural scene anchored by Cal Poly, it is likely that most residents — and students — would agree. Cal Poly accounts for 12 percent of San Luis Obispo County's economic output, according to a new study that looked at the 2012 -2013 fiscal year. 0 41 billion Total economic impact in region 2M billion Estimated impact in 2022 Cal Poly employees Significant source live and spend locally. of tax revenue. X254.3 million Annual payroll to Cal Poly i faculty and staff i 41 7,463 qQF- Jobs directly and indirectly created by the university X14.7 million Sales taxes s13,.2 million Property taxes Cal Poly generates stays in local hotels, dining at local establishments, and purchases from local stores. $53.9 Y�� Spent in local iion restaurants X17.7 onj • • Spent in area m i ion hotels /motels $27 0 1 I's mi i Retail on purchases $ 1409 0 0 It Hotel /motel • • Transient mii Occupancy Taxes More than 19,700 students spend money locally. They rent housing and buy food, clothing, gasoline and other essentials that support the local economy. $16008 m i l l i o n Annual students spending 9 $2.1 million Value of Cal Poly student volunteer work $11 *7 m Ilion Local tax revenue generated from Cal Poly student spending Source: Productive Impact LLC report released November 2014, covering fiscal year 2012 -13 To read the full 60 -page report, visit http: / /research.calpoly.edu R