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To: Maier, John Paul
Subject: RE: 1101 Monterey Street - Public comment concern and a proactive solution!
From: Mila Vujovich-LaBarre [ .
Sent: Friday, February 19, 2016 11:13 AM
To: Maier, John Paul; Marx, Jan; Ashbaugh, John; Rivoire, Dan; cchr!stcnson ci slocity c7rj; Carpenter, Dan; Lichtig, Katie
Subject: 1101 Monterey Street - Public comment concern and a proactive solution!
February 19, 2016
To: San Luis Obispo City Mayor Jan Marx and City Council Members
cc: San Luis Obispo City Planning Commission
Katie Lichtig - City Manager
From: Mila Vujovich-La Barre
Re: 1101 Monterey Street - Public comment
Dear Mayor Marx and City Council Members,
During public testimony for 1101 Monterey Street on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, a woman by the
name of Martha Miller spoke in favor of the proposed 75 -foot mixed-use project. I also noted that she
individually, and with her husband, sent in letters in favor of the proposal, bordered by Santa Rosa,
Marsh and Higuera in San Luis Obispo.
While I completely support the First Amendment rights of Martha Miller, it seems that she should have
identified herself as a professional who works at RRM in her written communication and in her public
comment.
Perhaps, because of her professional background, she is in favor of the high density in the Downtown
core. I understand that.
However, in the spirit of transparency and clear communication, it just seems that it would have been
most appropriate for her to identify herself as an employee of RRM, who is intimately involved with
the project.
The situation struck more than one person as "very uncomfortable" who had researched her
professional background.
As a courtesy, I am providing you with some information about Martha Miller here:
j"June 12, 2015
RRM Design Group hires new planner and bolsters zoning code experience
RRM Design Group recently welcomed Martha Miller, AICP to their team of professionals. Martha is a Principal
Planner who specializes in zoning regulations and community planning. Her other experience includes coastal planning,
TOD planning, healthy communities, urban agriculture, and environmental planning.