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DATE:I|l4ay 7,2013
City Council
John AshbaughFROM
SUBJECT: Council Liaison functions - April 17 -I|i{.ay 7,2014
L PACE Luncheon - Presentqtion of "Urban Forest" DVD: On April l7,the City's employees hosted
one of our own, Ron Coombs, as they screened a 30" fiIm on Ron's specialty, our "Urban Forest," at the
Corporation Yard. Recommended viewing; Ron Coombs needs an agent!
2. Chamber of Commerce Grand Opening: That same day the Chamber opened its new offices, two blocks
closer to City Hall and - at ground level - even more accessible than their previous HQ at Chorro and
Higuera.
3. CAPSLO Boqrd: On Thursday, April l8 the Board held their regular meeting. It went very late as most
of the discussion centered on our response to recent allegations in a local blog that continue to claim
significant criminal activity is taking place in CAPSLO Homeless Services. A special meeting of the
Board is to be held TOMORROW, May 8 in order to continue this discussion with our corporate legal
counsel.
4. Arbor Day: On Saturday, April 20 the City hosted Arbor Day - one of my favorite events.
5. HEAL SLO Forum on Regulation of Sugary Soft Drinks: HEAL SLO, which advocates for healthy
eating and active living, devoted an evening to a discussion of how sug¿ìry soft drinks are endangering
children's health. 'We heard from a representative of the City of Richmond, which attempted to impose a
tax on these items but failed in the November election.
6. EVC Board: April 22 the EVC Board met and heard an update on regional economic conditions; all
systems "go".
7. League of Cities Channel Counties Division: I attended the regional meeting of this group in Moorpark
and heard a presentation from Assemblymember Jeff Gonell of Simi Valley, as well as an update from
our Division League represerntative Dave Mullinax.
8. Reqional Transit Authority: Wednesday, May I I attended the RTA board as Mayor Marx's alternate.
The RTA budget was the main subject of discussion. Afterward I spoke with RTA and SLOCOG staff
and requested an update on funding the SLO Downtown Regional Transit Center EIR. The SLOCOG
budget, which will be adopted this month, does not presently include such funding; it is my strong
recommendation that we urge the SLOCOG Board to do so. The RTA agenda and staff reports are also
in the Council office.
9. Water Resources Advisorv) Committee: 'Wednesday, May 1 I attended the meeting of the WRAC at the
City-County Library. The agenda included further discussion of the IRV/M, the FCV/CD budget, and
the PR Groundwater Basin Management Plan. The V/RAC is recommending goals and objectives for the
IRV/M consistent with the city's priorities. The full agenda is in the Council offrce.
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Council Liaison Report 5 7 20l3.doc.docx