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PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING
Wednesday, June 15, 2022 Council Hearing Room
5:30 PM 990 Palm Street
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CALL TO ORDER Chair John Thomas
ROLL CALL : Chair John Thomas, Vice Chair Samantha Welch, Lori Lerian, David Smith,
Robin Wolf, Maureen Forsberg and Anni Wang
PUBLIC COMMENT: At this time, people may address the Committee about items not on the agenda.
Comments are limited to three minutes per person. Items raised at this time are generally referred to
staff and, if action by the Committee is necessary, may be scheduled for a future meeting.
CONSENT ITEMS
C.1 Minutes of the Meeting on May 11, 2022
C.2 2021-22 Community Promotions Budget Report
Promotional Coordinating Committee Agenda for June 15, 2022
C.3 SLO Chamber Monthly Public Relations Report
C.4 SLO Chamber Visitor Center Report
C.5 SLO Chamber GIA Support Report
C.6 TOT Report
PRESENTATIONS
1. PUBLIC RELATIONS MONTHLY ACTIVITY UPDATE 10 mins
Representative from the SLO Chamber will present the report for the public relations
activities that occurred over the past month.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. PUBLIC ART PROMOTIONAL PLAN 20 mins
Representatives from Verdin Marketing will present the recommended Public Art Promotional
Strategy for the committee’s review and adoption.
2. PUBLIC ART ASSET PROPOSAL 15 mins
Staff will present the proposal for the collection of public art assets for the committee’s review
and approval.
3. FY22 PROGRAM BUDGET STATUS 20 mins
Staff will present the status of the FY22 budget for the committee’s review and discussion.
PCC LIAISON REPORTS AND COMMUNICATION
1. GIA LIAISON REPORT – Liaison Assignments
2. COMMITTEE OUTREACH UPDATE – Committee Report
3. TBID BOARD REPORT – TBID Meeting Minutes: Regular Meeting May 11, 2022
4. TOURISM PROGRAM UPDATE – Staff Report
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the Promotional Coordinating Committee is scheduled for
Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. held at City Hall.
The City of San Luis Obispo wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public.
Promotional Coordinating Committee Agenda for June 15, 2022
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DRAFT Minutes – Promotional Coordinating Committee Meeting of May 11, 2022 Page 1
Minutes - DRAFT
PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Regular Meeting of the Promotional Coordinating Committee
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Promotional Coordinating Committee was
called to order on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 5:30 p.m., by Chair Thomas.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair John Thomas, Vice Chair Samantha Welch and Committee Members,
Maureen Forsberg, David Smith, Anni Wang, and Robin Wolf
Absent: Committee Member Lori Lerian
Staff: Tourism Manager Molly Cano and Deputy City Clerk Megan Wilbanks
PUBLIC COMMENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Holly West, new SLO Chamber employee
--End of Public Comment--
CONSENT ITEMS
ACTION: UPON MOTION BY VICE CHAIR WELCH, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE
MEMBER WOLF, CARRIED 6-0 (Member Lerian absent) to approve the Consent
Agenda items 1 thru 7.
C.1 Minutes of the Meeting on April 13, 2022
C.2 2021-22 Community Promotions Budget Report
C.3 SLO Chamber Monthly Public Relations Report
C.4 SLO Chamber Visitor Center Report
C.5 SLO Chamber GIA Support Report
C.6 TOT Report
C.7 Modified GIA Program: Grant Recommendation Report
DRAFT Minutes – Promotional Coordinating Committee Meeting of May 11, 2022 Page 2
PRESENTATIONS
1. PUBLIC RELATIONS MONTHLY ACTIVITY UPDATE
SLO Chamber representative, Jacqui Clark-Charlesworth, presented the report on
the public relations, visitor services, and GIA contract activities for the third quarter,
and responded to Committee questions.
Public Comment
None
--End of Public Comment--
ACTION: No action was taken on this Receive and File item.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. PUBLIC ART PROMOTIONAL PLAN UPDATE
Verdin Marketing representative Ashlee Akers and Verdin Creative Director Megan
Condict provided an update on the first part of the Public Art Promotional Plan
project including recommendations to the committee and next steps for the project
such as developing program identity, conducting stakeholder interviews, refining the
strategy, and creating promotional tactics for each audience.
Public Comment
None
--End of Public Comment--
ACTION: UPON MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER WOLF, SECONDED BY
COMMITTEE MEMBER WANG, CARRIED 6-0 (Member Lerian absent) to apply
$4,500 toward the Verdin contract to develop a program graphic, color pallet and
style guide for the SLO Public Art Program.
2. FY23 CULTURAL GIA APPLICATION REVIEW
Chair Thomas and Tourism Manager Cano presented an overview of the program’s
history and the recommended application for the FY 23 Cultural GIA program for the
committee's review and approval.
Public Comment
None
--End of Public Comment--
DRAFT Minutes – Promotional Coordinating Committee Meeting of May 11, 2022 Page 3
ACTION: UPON MOTION BY VICE CHAIR WELCH, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE
MEMBER WOLF, CARRIED 6-0 (Member Lerian absent) to approve the FY 23
Cultural Grants-in-Aid application, with minor edits, and assign the following members
to the Grant Application Review Subcommittee, on a rotating schedule for each
quarter:
• Q1: Maureen Forsberg / Lori Lerian /Robin Wolf
• Q2: Lori Lerian / Robin Wolf / Anni Wang
• Q3: Anni Wang /Samantha Welch / David Smith
• Q4: Samantha Welch / David Smith / Anni Wang
Member Anni Wang also volunteered to represent the PCC on the ACRG Taskforce
with Chair Thomas and Vice Chair Welch.
3. NEIGHBORHOOD MAP PROJECT CONTINUATION
SLO Chamber representatives, Jacqui Clark-Charlesworth and Dusty Colyer-Worth,
provided a presentation on the neighborhood map project and next steps for
consideration by the PCC.
Public Comment
None
--End of Public Comment--
ACTION: By consensus, the PCC reaffirmed their commitment to continuing the
Neighborhood Map Project and directed staff to research available funding sources to
fund the next series of maps.
PCC LIAISON REPORTS AND COMMUNICATION
1. GIA LIAISON REPORT
• Vice Chair Welch reported that Restorative Partners is promoting the Grilled
Cheese Festival during the month of May, with many local restaurants
participating.
• Committee Member Forsberg provided an update on the return of the Greek
Festival, which supports SLO Food Bank.
• Chair Thomas will be attending the Aging Seminar on Friday, May 13, 2022.
2. COMMITTEE OUTREACH UPDATE
• Vice Chair Welch encouraged PCC Members to participate in the Pop-Up Roller
Rink event, held in Mission Plaza from May 6 – 22, 2022.
DRAFT Minutes – Promotional Coordinating Committee Meeting of May 11, 2022 Page 4
3. TBID BOARD REPORT
• TBID Chair Smith reported that, due to quorum issues, the TBID has not been
able to take action on items presented at the last 2 meetings. Recruitment
efforts are ongoing for vacancies on the TBID, and staff hopes to meet
quorum in time for the June 8th TBID meeting. On May 3, 2022, the City
Council presented a proclamation declaring the month of May as Tourism
Month. The TBID is currently working on budget for the next year and is
looking to revamp the website and researching the cost to do that work.
4. TOURISM PROGRAM UPDATE
Tourism Manager Molly Cano provided a brief Tourism Program update.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m. The next Regular Promotional Coordinating
Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall
990 Palm Street.
APPROVED BY THE PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE: XX/XX/2022
Community Promotions Budget 2021-22
Budget 2021-22 Amount
Budget 405,898$
Returned Funds (Previous Year GIA)
Total Budget 405,898$
Expenditure Last Updated 6/10/2022
Expenditure Allocated Committed/Expended
Available
Balance Contractor
Grants-in-Aid Funding 100,000$ 88,000$ 12,000$ GIA Recipients
Grants-in-Aid Marketing Support Contract 30,000$ 30,000$ -$ Chamber of Commerce
Community Placemaking & Recovery Projects 52,000$ 56,000$ (4,000)$ Various
General Contract Services 6,400$ -$ 6,400$ Various
Visitors Center 119,600$ 119,600$ -$ Chamber of Commerce
PR Contract 45,000$ 45,000$ -$ Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Maps 9,000$ 9,000$ -$ Chamber of Commerce
Support Cost 5,000$ 1,719$ 3,281$ City Administration
Prepay FY 21-22 Media Monitoring Services Prepaid: $3527 from 20-21
Administration 38,150$ 38,150$ City Administration
Total 405,150$ 387,469$ 17,681$
Report to City of SLO – TBID and PCC
Public Relations Contract
May 2022
PR ACTIVITY
Implementation/Proactive Work
Drafted ‘Meet Your Neighborhood Thai To-Go Restaurant ’ Q&A for VisitSLO.com
Began planning LA Times journalist Brian Clark's visit with DCI
Helped draft Skift IDEA award for "Keys for Trees"
Vetted content creators for visit with DCI
Participated in GIA workshop
Continued planning visit for content creator Caroline Juen // @loveandloathingLA
Continued working with Verdin on Support Local Campaign and implementation
Continued working with the City and Noble Studios/DCI on overall tourism marketing campaign
Responsive leads
Hosted actress Kimberly Daugherty on influencer visit
Shared LGBTQIA+ businesses with Visit SLO CAL
Offered suggestions and connections for travel agent and blogger writing domestic travel articles
Continued planning visit for Chelsie Davis on assignment for Forbes
Partnerships
Hosted German FAM visit in partnership with SLO CAL and Visit CA
Continued planning UK FAM visit in partnership with SLO CAL and Visit CA
Connected with Amtrak on VisitSLO.com updates and future partnership opportunities
Pitched "California Craft Beer", "Active Adventure" and "What's New in Wellness" story ideas to Visit California
PUBLICATION PLACEMENTS UVPM AD VALUE PILLARS RESULT OF
TRAVEL PULSE Go SLO: Discover Sustainable Travel and Healthy Living in San Luis Obispo 277,000.00 $63.82 Sustainability SUSTAINABLE FAM PRESS TRIP
THE POINTS GUY Driving one of America’s best road trips: 3 days in Big Sur 69,200,000.00 $15,900.00 Cultural MEDIA HOSTING
MARIN MAGAZINE Explore the SLO Coast: Sample Wine and Food in the Newest AVA in the Country 14,000.00 $3.12 Beer/Wine MEDIA HOSTING
THE WRITTEN PALETTE Finding Synchronicity in San Luis Obispo and Arroyo Grande 144.00 -Beer/Wine MEDIA HOSTING
THE LOS ANGELES TIMES How we found the 101 best experiences in California 2,450,000.00 $564.19 Culinary DCI PITCHING
DREAM DESTINATIONS, JEWISH JOURNAL Don’t Miss the Beauty in Your Own Backyard!--Cultural RESPONSIVE LEAD
THRILLEST The Coolest Hotel in Every State (and DC)7,200,000.00 $1,700.00 Cultural
THE EPOCH TIMES The ‘Chaotic’ Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo Makes List of Coolest Hotels in Each State 1,900,000.00 $1,500.00 Cultural
LOVE EXPLORING California dreaming: most beautiful small towns and cities in the state 67,150,000.00 -Cultural
NEWS BREAK Sidecar Tours bring a unique way to touring the coast 2,450,000.00 $564.19 Outdoor
805 LIVING Third Wheel Wine Tasting 32,000.00 -Beer/Wine
HERALD SCOTLAND World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: Scottish landscapes abound as Channel 5 series returns 937,500.00 $215.63 Sustainability
TRIPS TO DISCOVER The 20 Best Spa Resorts in California, Based on Google Ratings 391,000 $89.92 Cultural
WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK New SLO Coast AVA 500 -Beer/Wine
GO WORLD TRAVEL PLAN A CALIFORNIA WINE COUNTRY VACATION: WHERE TO STAY, SIP AND SAVOUR 5,000.00 $1.21 Beer/Wine
THE TRIBUNE Skate Mission Plaza brings 'big community' of roller skaters to downtown SLO 21,000.00 $2,039.05 Family
PASO ROBLES DAILY NEWS Downtown SLO’s pop-up roller rink celebrates opening weekend 36,000.00 $8.27 Family
MUSTANG NEWS Pop-Up Roller Rink Set To Open In Downtown SLO 500.00 -Family
MUSTANG NEWS Roller Skating Pop-Up “SLORoll” Brings Family-Friendly Roller Skating Rinks To San Luis Obispo 500.00 -Family
KSBY SLO Pride Fest comes to an end after weekend-long event 139,000.00 $31.97 Cultural
NEW TIMES SLO Rep presents The Children 41,000.00 $9.32 Cultural
MUSTANG NEWS Welcome Back To Shabang: The San Luis Obispo Music Festival Returns 500.00 -Cultural
TOTALS
22 152,245,644.00 $22,690.69
TOTAL YTD
225 2,656,939,476.00 $821,448.91
247 2,809,185,120.00 $844,139.60
Report to City of SLO – PCC
Visitor Services Contract
May 2022
Visitor Interaction
May
2021
April
2022
May
2022
Walk-ins 5,866 5,912 6,109
Phone calls 961 620 912
Emails & Digital 952 917 801
Visitor Center Highlights
• Open to best serve our community and visitors .
• Re-set Visitor Center in preparation of Pride Month.
• Enjoyed helping every guest that walked through our doors, calls, emails, or
otherwise engages from a safe distance.
Demographic Snapshot
International travelers 102
Asia 5%
Africa 0%
Europe 75%
Australia/New Zealand 0%
United Kingdom 10%
North America 0%
South America 10%
Domestic travelers
(outside of CA.)
712
West Coast 22%
East Coast 18%
Southwest 23%
Midwest 17%
South 20%
California travelers 1,480
Northern CA 20%
Southern CA 25%
Central Coast 36%
Central Valley 18%
Desert 1%
May 2022 Grants-in-Aid Marketing Support Activity
Organization Event EC PR PC VC SM MTG ST HD DS
Cal Poly Corporation (on behalf of Cal Poly
Arts)Cal Poly Arts 2021-22 Broadway Series X X X X X
Central Coast Follies A Whole Lot of Nonsense X X X X X
Hospice SLO County Light Up A Life X X X X X
Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo
County Wonders of the Oak Woodland Youth Art Show X X X
One Cool Earth One Cool Earth’s 2nd Annual Garden Party X
Restorative Partners,Inc.SLO Grilled Cheese Festival X X X
San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre Gala Musical: The Marvelous Wonderettes X X X X X
San Luis Obispo Symphony 2021-22 Main Stage Concerts X X X X X
JCC SLO SLO Jewish Film Festival X X X
Master Chorale The French Connection; 6th Annual Sing-along Messiah; The Poets SpeakXXX X
Ecologistics Central Coast Bioneers Conference X
SLOMA SLOMA 2022 Mural Project X X X X
MCSC Women's Business Center 15th Anniversary Celebration X X
Opera SLO Hansel and Gretel: An Opera in Two Acts X X X X
San Luis Obispo International Film Festival SLO Film Festival X X X X X
Saint Andrew Greek Orthodox Church San Luis Obispo Greek Festival X X X X
San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum SLO Train Day X X
The Civic Ballet of San Luis Obispo The Civic Ballet Presents Rodeo and the Scarlet Ibis X X X
Wilshire Health & Community Services The Aging Project X
CAPSLO - Child Care Planning Council Children's Day in the Plaza X X X X
SLO Village Meet SLO Village at the Octagon Barn X X X X X X
Gala Pride & Diversity Center SLO PRIDEfest 2022 X X X X X
The History Center of San Luis Obispo
County Maria Acension “Cen” Dallidet Hispanic Heritage Day X X
Black is current month, gray is past work
Boxes marked with "D" indicate that recipients knew about service and declined to utilize.
23 Total; 23 served to date or in progress
EC- Confirmed/added event(s) in local Event Calendars, including: SLO CAL, SLO Chamber, SLO Happenings
PR- Included event(s) in seasonal Press Release sent to local/regional media outlets
PC- Spoke with recipient(s) via Phone Call to review/discuss promotional opportunities and answer questions
VC- Prominently displayed printed promotional materials in Visitor Center; brochures, posters, etc.
SM- Promoted event(s) on SLO Chamber Social Media channels via press release from recipients
MTG- Met with Groups in person and offered public relations advice and support
ST- Sold/are currently selling Tickets for event(s) through the Visitor Center
HD - Included printed promotional material in Hotel Distribution
DS - Recipient Declined Services
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
Change +/- to
Non-COVID Month
July 508,195$ 541,806$ 591,184$ 636,778$ 699,845$ 761,346$ 844,845$ 877,391$ 861,241$ 884,317$ 913,019$ 530,064$ 1,214,080$ 133.0%
August 511,564$ 542,194$ 574,395$ 623,655$ 674,244$ 732,271$ 774,501$ 765,232$ 728,932$ 775,513$ 826,465$ 623,523$ 992,620$ 120.1%
September 400,023$ 437,543$ 490,524$ 508,583$ 505,954$ 557,002$ 643,127$ 650,117$ 693,704$ 682,810$ 720,414$ 660,405$ 965,595$ 134.0%
October 414,870$ 442,586$ 437,805$ 469,977$ 509,435$ 594,032$ 642,221$ 628,049$ 601,208$ 650,101$ 711,393$ 632,733$ 889,485$ 125.0%
November 280,913$ 330,924$ 347,437$ 359,163$ 425,769$ 475,360$ 468,016$ 497,162$ 513,487$ 556,885$ 593,403$ 422,488$ 722,487$ 121.8%
December 246,684$ 274,417$ 314,784$ 319,451$ 355,315$ 391,132$ 429,600$ 434,836$ 473,701$ 488,296$ 488,757$ 236,391$ 638,253$ 130.6%
January 230,279$ 256,351$ 276,165$ 302,153$ 331,853$ 400,239$ 387,304$ 396,559$ 415,690$ 465,547$ 520,813$ 302,621$ 557,369$ 107.0%
February 273,373$ 302,246$ 323,359$ 344,160$ 366,980$ 431,510$ 466,915$ 439,735$ 503,451$ 524,327$ 596,021$ 426,144$ 716,045$ 120.1%
March 326,099$ 333,783$ 392,266$ 426,879$ 448,103$ 520,795$ 559,235$ 549,642$ 577,285$ 602,781$ 268,458$ 614,973$ 820,473$ 133.4%
April 423,158$ 451,133$ 475,913$ 486,850$ 564,617$ 610,894$ 609,439$ 708,724$ 641,919$ 741,364$ 69,184$ 742,477$ 1,057,524$ 142.4%
May 372,997$ 433,874$ 447,116$ 489,862$ 546,916$ 601,614$ 598,093$ 645,114$ 630,820$ 665,603$ 174,982$ 760,006$
June 490,326$ 512,543$ 578,234$ 610,948$ 630,729$ 727,028$ 731,038$ 765,362$ 796,899$ 835,727$ 409,945$ 973,975$
Total/Average 4,478,481$ 4,859,400$ 5,249,181$ 5,578,460$ 6,059,758$ 6,803,224$ 7,154,334$ 7,357,923$ 7,438,338$ 7,873,272$ 6,292,853$ 6,925,799$ 8,573,931$
2020-21 2021-22 Change +/-2020-21 2021-22 Change +/-2020-21 2021-22 Change +/-
July 54.5 82.2 50.7%165.96 226.69 36.6%90.53 186.23 105.7%
August 61.0 71.9 17.9%162.84 213.77 31.3%99.27 153.67 54.8%
September 63.1 70.9 12.4%167.66 214.67 28.0%105.79 152.30 44.0%
October 61.9 68.1 10.0%162.18 200.80 23.8%100.38 136.81 36.3%
November 49.85 63.10 26.6%145.06 182.97 26.1%72.32 115.47 59.7%
December 33.32 53.50 60.5%123.53 175.56 42.1%41.16 93.90 128.1%
January 40.5 50.6 25.0%124.24 152.39 22.7%50.28 77.08 53.3%
February 54.4 64.9 19.4%138.33 173.07 25.1%75.18 112.37 49.5%
March 66.7 65.2 -2.3%144.67 175.65 21.4%96.55 114.49 18.6%
April 70.5 72.6 3.1%169.50 211.24 24.6%119.42 153.43 28.5%
May 65.8 181.33 119.38
June 76.0 203.39 154.53 Missing 2 properties
Total/Average 58.13 66.30 0.22 157.39 192.68 0.28 93.73 129.58 0.58 Updated: 6/2/2022
Occupancy ADR RevPAR*Figures from Smith Travel
Research Report
TOT Comparison
DRAFT Minutes – Tourism Business Improvement District Board Meeting of 5/25/2022 Pg. 1
Minutes
TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Special Meeting of the Tourism Business Improvement District Board
CALL TO ORDER
The special meeting of the San Luis Obispo Tourism Business Improvement District Board was
called to order on May 25, 2022 at 10:01 a.m. by Chair David Smith.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair David Smith and Members Clint Pearce, Pragna Patel-Mueller, and LeBren
Harris (Joined at 10:04)
Absent: None
Staff: Tourism Manager Molly Cano and Tourism Coordinator Matt Teel
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Holli West introduced herself as a new employee of the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce.
--End of Public Comment--
OATH OF OFFICE
City Clerk performed the Oath of Office for Clint Pearce.
CONSENT ITEMS
ACTION: MOTION BY BOARD MEMBER HARRIS SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER PATEL-
MUELLER, CARRIED 4-0 TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS C1 THRU C7.
C.1 Minutes of meetings on March 9, 2022, March 23, 2022, April 13, 2022 and April 27, 2022
C.2 Smith Travel Report
C.3 Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Reports
C.4 Chamber Public Relations Monthly Report(March and April)
C.5 Chamber Guest Services Monthly Report (March and April)
C.6 Noble Studios & DCI Marketing Monthly Report (March and April)
C.7 Badger Branding Organic Social Report (March and April)
C.8 Notice of Recruitment
DRAFT Minutes – Tourism Business Improvement District Board Meeting of 5/25/2022 Pg. 2
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. BOARD MEMBER APPOINTMENTS
The Board discussed various appointments including the selection of the TBID Vice Chair
and the SLO representative on the Visit SLO CAL Board of Directors.
Public Comment
None.
--End of Public Comment--
ACTION: MOTION BY MEMBER PATEL-MUELLER TO BECOME THE
REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE VISIT SLO CAL BOARD SECONDED BY CHAIR SMITH
CARRIED 4-0 to appoint Member Patel-Mueller.
ACTION: MOTION BY MEMBER PEARCE TO BECOME THE TBID VICE CHAIR
SECONDED BY MEMBER PATEL-MUELLER CARRIED 4-0 to appoint Member Pearce to
TBID Vice Chair.
2. ROLL OUT THE BARRELS SPONSORSHIP
The Board reviewed the sponsorship application from SLO Coast Wine Collective for the
advertising support of the Roll Out the Barrels event weekend to be held June 23rd - 26th,
2022.
Public Comment
None.
--End of Public Comment--
ACTION: MOTION BY MEMBER HARRIS SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR PEARCE
CARRIED 4-0 to approve the $4500 sponsorship of the Roll Out the Barrels event.
3. FY23 TBID PROGRAM BUDGET
The Board discussed the initial budget allocations for FY23 based on the revenue
projections for the TBID fund, including receiving contract proposals for consideration from
Noble Studios and Badger Branding. The board and staff discussed the increased budget
and how the additional costs have been affected by the new TBID marketing plan,
contractor deliverables and TOT funds available.
Public Comment
None.
--End of Public Comment--
ACTION: MOTION BY VICE CHAIR PEARCE SECONDED BY MEMBER HARRIS
CARRIED 4-0 to approve the two-year contract extension with Noble Studios and the FY23
contract budget of $900,600 as presented.
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ACTION: MOTION BY MEMBER HARRIS SECONDED BY MEMBER PATEL-MUELLER
CARRIED 4-0 to approve the first contract extension with Badger Branding for FY23 and
contract budget of $128,200 as presented.
TBID LIAISON REPORTS AND COMMUNICATION
1. HOTELIER UPDATE – The Board discussed hotel activities.
2. PCC UPDATE – Chair David Smith provided an update on the Meeting Minutes from the PCC
meeting on April 13, 2022.
3. VISIT SLO CAL UPDATE – Vice Chair Pearce and Tourism Manager Cano provided an
update.
4. TOURISM PROGRAM UPDATE – Tourism Manager Cano provided current project updates.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 11:28 a.m. The next Tourism Business Improvement District Board
Regular meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. held at City Hall.
APPROVED BY THE TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD: XX/XX/XX