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Home My WebLink About03/15/2005, A14 - APPOINTMENT OF NEW SLO DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS council Mmd.aD= / j acEnaa REpont h.H C I TY O F SAN L U I S O B I S P O FROM: Deborah Cash, Administrator SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF NEW SLO DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS CAO RECOMMENDATION By motion, reappoint Ellen Henry, Alex Gough, Tunny Ortali, Howard Carroll and Doug Shaw, and appoint Pam Seeley, to the SLO Downtown Association Board of Directors. DISCUSSION The SLO Downtown Association held its annual election in February, 2005 to fill six seats with Board members whose terms will run from April 1, 2005 — March 31, 2007. Each Downtown Association member was mailed one ballot and was able to vote for up to six choices from a roster of six candidates. Ballots were received and tabulated by the nominating committee; election results will be submitted to the Downtown Association Board of Directors for approval at its 8 March 2005 meeting. The slate of new officers is then forwarded to the City Council for final approval before said officers may begin official Board service on 1 April, 2005. As required by the Association's by-laws, all elected members are owners or managers of businesses in the Downtown Association district. The following Board members were elected to serve until March 31, 2007 Ellen Henry Takken's Boots & Shoes (2°d term) Howard Carroll Carroll Properties (2°d term) Alex Gough Adobe Realty (2nd term) Tunny Ortali F. McLintocks Saloon (151 term) Doug Shaw The Sanctuary Tobacco Shop (1st term) Pam Seeley SOHO Studio (1st term) FISCAL IMPACT None. ALTERNATIVES None. Appointment of new SLO Downtown Association Board of Directors Members Page 2 ATTACHMENTS Candidates' Biographical information provided to membership with ballots. GA301-03 AGENDAS\2005 agenda\DA 3-15-05 Staff report.doc I Doug Shaw,Owner The Sanctuary Tobacco Shop, 1111 Chorro St. Doug Shaw,owner of The Sanctuary Tobacco Shop,has been an active member of the Downtown San Luis Obispo community and shop owner since 1992. Doug truly feels that Downtown SLO"is the most unique place in the world," and he is very dedicated to preserving its spirit and charm. `•. �M His community involvement includes serving on the Promotions Committee, C Economic Activities Committee, Parking and Access Committee, Friends of 3 Hearst Castle, and former president of the Rotary Club. If elected, Doug says U he will focus on bringing Downtown merchants together to create a neigh- CA and involved network. O U U Q pEllen Henry,Co-owner Takken's Boot & Shoes,668 Marsh cd O Ellen Henryas born and raised in San Luis o, and has been a co-own- er of Takken's Boot& Shoes in Downtown SLO for 10 years.As a current Board and Promotions Committee member, she very well understands what O it means to be a part of Downtown and the commitment required to main- tain and evolve Downtown's unique allure. Ellen's current involvement also UO includes Chairperson of the Promotions Committee and attends Chamber of Commerce Boards Meetings as a guest. Ellen's love of and commitment to Downtown is further demonstrated by her innumerable hours spent volun- teering at Downtown events. 3 0 z~ 3 0 Q Howard Carroll, Owner Carroll Properties, 1009 Morro St. Howard Carroll is a third generation San Luis Obispo native and has worked U . �,�,• Downtown since 1971. In addition to his role with Board of Directors,he serves on two committees,Parking and Access and Economic Activities. Howard believes that his historical knowledge of Downtown makes him an excellent candidate for Board of Directors. In years past; Howard has played many roles in the San Luis Obispo community: business person, service with the Chamber of Commerce,property owner, and lifetime resident. His various experiences,both in business and personal life,will contribute a broad per- spective to the Board. If re-elected, Howard says he will continue to focus on expanding Downtown's economic vigor. tqi-4- 3 1 Tlunny Ortali,Co-Owner F.McLintocks Saloon,686 Higuera St. Tunny Ortali,business owner, and Executive Commitee Member came to 1 San Luis Obispo in the 1960's to pursue a college education at Cal Poly and never left because he was awe-struck by San Luis Obispo's unique charm and natural style. Since then, he has become the owner of five res- taurants in the San Luis Obispo area, including F. McLintocks Saloon on Higuera Street in Downtown. His past community involvement, including former Board Membership and Chair of Thursday Night Promotions Com- mittee, and genuine adoration for Downtown San Luis Obispo are reason enough,he says,to consider him an excellent choice for Board of Direc- tors.Tunny's primary focus is to further protect Downtown's charm and uniquess,and strengthen the vitality of businesses. n r Alex Gough,Owner and Realtor Adobe Realty,964 Chorro St. Board member Alex Gough, owner of Adobe Realty, says he is eager to - remain on the Board of Directors for the Downtown Association. "This r is a critical time for Downtown",he says. His community involvement !i includes 10 years with the Seismic Safety Committee, County Historic So- ciety membership and volunteer work, long-term volunteer service for the Transitions-Mental Health Association, and participation on the Economic Activities Committee.Alex was raised in Downtown San Luis Obispo, is married to Anne Sechser Gough and is father to four sons, Max,Mi- chael, Brendan, and Kenneth. For over 20 years he has been a successful Downtown businessman and owner of the historic Sauer-Adams Adobe. If elected,Alex says he will strive to protect the historic fabric of Downtown and encourage improvements to its infrastructure. Pam Seeley, Co-Owner fr ;yw SOHO Studio, 1021 Higuera St. } Since 1974, Pam Seeley has lived and worked both in and near Down- town. She and husband,Bob Seeley,current Board Member and Executive Committee Member,own and operate SOHO Studio on Higuera Street. Pam is an avid supporter of the arts and humanitarian causes, as demon- strated by past fundraising efforts for the Arts Council, SMARTS,Wom- en's Shelter, and Enhancement. Pam has always wanted to be more in- volved in.Downtown, and is eager to meet and work with the people who help shape Downtown. She is also interested in working with the Parking and Access Committee to find more suitable parking conditions surround- ing on-going construction in Downtown. /-q-c 4 - 1