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FROM: Derek Johnson, Community Development Director
Prepared By: Kim Murry, Long Range Planning
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE TASK FORCE FOR
THE LAND USE AND CIRCULATION ELEMENTS UPDATE (TF-LUCE).
RECOMMENDATION
1. Appoint Planning Commissioner Michael Multari and re-appoint Eric Meyer to serve as a
resident participant on the TF-LUCE; and
2. Amend the TF-LUCE guidelines to allow TF-LUCE to elect a chair from its members rather
than requiring the Planning Commission appointee to serve as chair.
DISCUSSION
Background
The City Council previously advertised for residents to participate in the Land Use and Circulation
Elements update process by serving on a special task force called the TF-LUCE. On March 13,
2012 the Council adopted TF-LUCE guidelines and appointed 16 residents and the Planning
Commission’s appointee to serve on the Task Force. Since that time, two task force members (Dean
Miller and Stephan Lamb) have resigned and one member was elected to Council (Carlyn
Christianson) thereby making her ineligible to participate on the Task Force 1. In July, Eric Meyer,
the Planning Commission representative on the TF-LUCE, indicated he would be leaving the City
Planning Commission at the end of the month in order to serve on the County Planning
Commission, but expressed an interest in continuing to participate on the TF-LUCE.
TF-LUCE Guidelines
With Eric Meyer’s resignation from the City Planning Commission, he is no longer eligible to serve
as the Planning Commission’s member (see Guidelines, Attachment 1). This leaves the task force
with 13 members and without Planning Commission representation. The City Clerk has advertised
for replacement members to serve on the TF-LUCE and Mr. Meyer has applied to serve as a
resident participant. Other applications may be submitted by the close of the application period
which is on August 16, 2013.
The Council-adopted Guidelines indicate that the Planning Commission is to provide a member to
serve as chairperson to the TF-LUCE. Since the Planning Commission has statutory role 2 in the
1 Section 508. Limitations.
No member of the Council shall be appointed to or serve as a voting member of any City Board, Committee, Commission, or Authority, whether
composed of citizen volunteers, City employees, or a combination of both. This is not to be construed as prohibiting members of the Council from
serving on Committees or subcommittees of the Council itself, or of agencies representing other levels of government.
2 Government Code §§65352, 65854 and 65855.
Meeting Date
Item Number August 20, 2013
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General Plan update process, it is important to include representation of this body as part of the
resident task force. The Planning Commission has participated in the community outreach events
and has been kept up to date on Task Force discussions and recommendations as vital input to s
own recommendations to Council. On July 24, 2013, the Commission designated Mike Multari as
the Commission’s representative to serve on the TF-LUCE.
TF-LUCE Membership
At the time Task Force member Christianson announced her resignation, Task Force members
discussed the topic of recruiting new members to replace the three vacancies experienced over the
previous year. The members noted that the LUCE update was entering into the critical stages of
policy and alternatives recommendations that relied on input from the community over the
preceding 16 months. The general consensus expressed was that the Task Force members felt their
membership was of sufficient size and geographic representation to complete the process.
The City Clerk has advertised to fill all advisory body vacancies, including those on the TF-LUCE,
with an application deadline of August 16, 2013. Staff will provide a list of TF-LUCE applicants as
an agenda correspondence for the August 20th meeting. Staff will be prepared if the Council wishes
to vote on replacement membership in a manner similar to how the original members were selected
– through transparent overlays displayed on the projector.
If Council determines that the current composition of the TF-LUCE with the addition of
Commissioner Multari and re-appointment of Eric Meyer is the most appropriate approach for
continuity and group productivity, staff also recommends a modification to the Guidelines to allow
the Task Force to choose its own chair. This approach may address the TF-LUCE members’
concerns that introduction of new members may impact their work rhythm.
Recommendation
Although Mr. Meyer is resigning from the Planning Commission, he has expressed a desire and
commitment to continue his participation on the TF-LUCE. The LUCE process has benefitted from
Task Force members’ participation in the community outreach events and monthly meetings that
have facilitated a rhythm and consistent interaction between TF-LUCE members. Of all applicants,
Mr. Meyer has the experience of participating in the update process since the beginning of the work
effort. Staff does not recommend the appointment of any other members based on input from the
Task Force.
The upcoming phase of the process involves policy discussions that will also need the insight of the
advisory body with the legislative responsibility to make recommendations to the Council. In
consideration of this, staff recommends the Council also appoint Mr. Multari, the Planning
Commission’s representative, to the TF-LUCE. With the appointment of a Planning Commissioner
as well as re-appointment of Mr. Meyer, the TF-LUCE will retain an odd number of members at 15
participants.
CONCURRENCES
Public Works staff concurs with the recommended approach.
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FISCAL IMPACT
The Land Use and Circulation Element update effort has been funded in part by a $880,000 grant
from the Strategic Growth Council augmented by General Funds in the amount of $300,000 for the
Environmental Impact Report and $130,000 to augment Public Works staff needs. No additional
funds are required to appoint TF-LUCE members since all members are resident volunteers.
ALTERNATIVES
1. The Council could opt to appoint Mr. Meyer as a resident participant and to change the
adopted guidelines to no longer require a Planning Commission appointee. This is not
recommended as the Commission’s participation and guidance in this effort are especially
important as the update process transitions to policy review. In addition, the Task Force
would be left with an even number of members, potentially impacting the determination of a
quorum and possibility of tie votes.
2. The Council could opt to not replace any members, thus leaving the Task Force with 13
members, thus addressing the issue of the need for an odd number of members. The current
Vice Chair could serve as Chair, but a new Vice Chair would need to be elected from the
membership. This is not recommended as Mr. Meyer brings a certain perspective that is not
represented by other members. Also, as noted above, the role of the Planning Commissioner
in this process is especially important as the process transitions to the policy review phase.
3. The Council could opt to replace all four vacant TF-LUCE positions with applicants from
the current recruitment and with the appointment of Mr. Multari as the Planning
Commission’s representative. This is not recommended because other applicants will not
have the benefit of participating in the information sharing, TF-LUCE discussions, Planning
Commission deliberations, and community outreach that has been conducted over the
preceding year of the LUCE update process.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution 10339 (2012 Series) Creating the TF-LUCE and defining Guidelines
2. Resolution with recommended changes to TF-LUCE Guidelines
AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE COUNCIL OFFICE
TF-LUCE Binders with materials from meetings 1-16
T:\Council Agenda Reports\2013\2013-08-20\TF-LUCE Appointments (Johnson-Murry)\TF-LUCE_CAR.docx
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RESOLUTION NO . 10339 (2012 Series )
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CREATING THE TAS K
FORCE FOR THE LAND USE AND CIRCULATION ELEMENTS UPDATE (TF-LUCE )
AND DEFINING ITS TERM AND CHARG E
WHEREAS,the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo appointed two General Pla n
Advisory Committees to advise the City of San Luis Obispo during the last major update of th e
Land Use and Circulation Elements adopted in 1994 ; and
WHEREAS,the City received a Strategic Growth Council grant in the amount o f
$880,000 with strict performance timeframes to update the City's Land Use and Circulatio n
Elements ; and
WHEREAS,in June 2011, the City Council approved goals for the 2011-2013 Financia l
Plan including additional funding to support the update of the Land Use and Circulatio n
Elements ; and
WHEREAS,public participation has been a long tradition in land use issues in the Cit y
of San Luis Obispo and public involvement is essential in updating the 1994 Land Use an d
Circulation Elements ; an d
WHEREAS,the public participation strategy calls for a Task Force for the Land Use an d
Circulation Elements Update (TF-LUCE) to inform the update process at key milestones ,
provide feedback and recommendations and disseminate information to each participant's circl e
of influence ; an d
WHEREAS,previous direction from the City Council and good planning principle s
confirm that city residents are critical to the General Plan update process ; and
WHEREAS,the composition of the TF-LUCE should be representative of th e
community interests with a requirement that participants live in the City ; an d
WHEREAS,the City provided notice and solicited applications and resumes fro m
residents interested in participating on the TF-LUCE ; and
WHEREAS,establishing TF-LUCE Ground Rules and Terms of Engagement wil l
provide a framework for collaborative communication among task force members and decision -
makers ; an d
WHEREAS,the City Council has duly considered all evidence, including the testimony
of interested parties, and the evaluation and recommendations by staff presented at said hearing .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Lui s
Obispo that a Task Force for the Land Use and Circulation Elements Update is hereby create d
with a composition, term, charge, ground rules and staff support as follows :
R 10339
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Resolution No . 10339 (2012 Series )
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SECTION 1 .TF-LUCE .The Task Force for the Land Use and Circulation Elemen t
shall be comprised of representatives to be appointed by the Council . The Task Force shall b e
comprised of an odd number of participants .
SECTION 2 .ACTION
1.The Planning Commission has appointed Eric Meyer to serve on the TF-LUCE .
2.The Council appoints the following residents to serve on the TF-LUCE :
Walt Bremer
Russell Brow n
Carlyn Christianson
Chuck Crotser
Hemalata Dandeka r
Jon Goet z
David Juhnke
Stephan Lamb
Eric Meye r
Dean Miller
Matt Quaglin o
Pierre Rademaker
Chris Richardso n
Rob Rossi
Sandra Rowle y
Carla Saunder s
Sharon Whitne y
3.Task force members shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council and may, by a
majority Council vote, be appointed, dismissed, or replaced .
4.The TF-LUCE is hereby established until the update of the Land Use and Circulatio n
Elements is complete or until March 1, 2015 at the latest, at which point it will no longer be a
standing committee with the possible extension of this term to be considered by the Cit y
Council prior to that time .
5.The purpose of the TF-LUCE is to advise the City in developing recommendations t o
update the General Plan .
6.The City will provide staff support to the TF-LUCE, with the Community Developmen t
Director to be primarily responsible for providing this support, to include preparation o f
agendas, and minutes, compilation of material for discussion at TF-LUCE meetings, and
assistance with public outreach efforts .
7.The TF-LUCE Guidelines as shown in Exhibit A, and as may be amended by the City
Council, shall apply to the TF-LUCE upon formation by the City Council, including
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Resolution No . 10339 (2012 Series)
Page 3
compliance with the Ralph M . Brown Act governing open meetings for local governmen t
bodies .
Upon motion of Council Member Ashbaugh, seconded by Council Member Smith, an d
on the following vote :
AYES :
Council Members Ashbaugh, Carter and Smith, Vice Mayor Carpenter an d
Mayor Marx
NOES :
None
ABSENT : None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 13 th day of March, 2012 .
ATTEST :
61.,(2-
Elaina Cano
City Cler k
APPROVED AS TO FORM :
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EXHIBIT A
TF-LUCE GUIDELINE S
Guidelines for the Task Force for the Land Use and Circulatio n
Elements Update (TF-LUCE)
City of San Luis Obisp o
Community Development Departmen t
1.Introductio n
The purpose of these Guidelines is twofold :
1)To clarify the respective roles of the each participant in the citizen advisor y
committee process ; an d
2)To outline the roles, responsibilities and relationship of TF-LUCE and Staff t o
clarify expectations and understanding of the overall process, so that TF-
LUCE and Staff contribute to moving toward accomplishing the committee's
specific goals within an appropriate schedule and budget .
The advisory committee process is a collaborative one involving an often diverse arra y
of individuals, stakeholders, and viewpoints, levels of expertise and matters of concern .
The public, TF-LUCE appointees, and respective Community Development Departmen t
staff (CDD staff), and staff from other agencies and offices all benefit in having a clea r
understanding of their respective roles and responsibilities in the committees' conduct o f
their official business .
An effort has been made to cover all essential aspects of the committee operations ,
such as how appointments are made, how long each member's term is, th e
responsibilities of different participants, conflict of interest issues, and meetin g
procedures . Nonetheless, these Guidelines are not exhaustive, they do not incorporat e
statutes and regulations which may apply to TF-LUCE operations, e .g . State ope n
meetings law (Brown Act). The Guidelines strive to make adequate reference to othe r
rules, as appropriate .
2 .Applicability
These Guidelines apply to the Council-appointed Task Force for the Land Use an d
Circulation Elements Update whose primary mission involves products and activitie s
focused on the Land Use and Circulation Element update .
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3.Establishment of TF-LUC E
The TF-LUCE is being established to advise the City on matters related to the update of
the Land Use and Circulation Elements of the General Plan . The advice provided by th e
TF-LUCE is communicated to City staff which is tasked with providing recommendation s
to Advisory Bodies and City Council . This task force is appointed by the City Council ; its
establishment is not specifically required by any State laws or regulations . Therefore ,
the City Council has discretion to create, modify, and terminate the TF-LUCE, it s
membership, mission statement, schedule, etc . at any time . The TF-LUCE is an agen t
of the City of San Luis Obispo and members should be cognizant that their actions a s
individuals or as a whole can have consequences to the City .
4.Committee Authorit y
The TF-LUCE is advisory in nature and has no authority to approve, deny, or requir e
modification to any policy or project under the task force's consideration . The tas k
force's advice shall be conveyed to Advisory Bodies, Planning Commission and Cit y
Council in all staff reports. City staff will acknowledge TF-LUCE input in formulation o f
recommendations for action by Advisory bodies and City Council and will note where a
differing recommendation is being made and the reasons for the difference . Whe n
recording votes in meeting minutes, members voting for and against items will be noted .
Staff is assigned responsibility for the timely completion of Council-approved Land Us e
and Circulation Element update work program .
5.Appointment Process and Membership Ter m
A)Size
The size of a TF-LUCE shall be established by the City Council upon creation of the
task force . The task force shall have an odd number of members ; this eliminate s
ambiguity as to what constitutes a quorum, and minimizes the possibility of tie votes .
B)Compositio n
The composition of a TF-LUCE shall be determined at the time of its creation, to ensur e
that specific community segments and/or other interest groups are represented in th e
membership . All members must be residents of the City of San Luis Obispo . Pai d
advocates will not be considered to serve on the TF-LUCE . The TF-LUCE will b e
created by Council resolution .
C)Vacancies and Application Proces s
A vacancy or vacancies on a TF-LUCE shall exist :
1)When the committee is created
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2)When a member or members is/are formally removed by the City Council, o r
3)When the Council receives and acknowledges a letter of resignation from a n
incumbent .
Vacancies on the TF-LUCE shall be advertised by the City Clerk in the same manner as
the original appointments by the Council . Applications for TF-LUCE membership shal l
be submitted on forms provided by the City Clerk, and shall be accepted by the Clerk .
The temporary absence of members to fill vacancies as described in this section shal l
not affect a recommendation by staff and/or the TF-LUCE to Advisory Bodies or to th e
Council .
D)Selection Proces s
Upon the close of an application period, a copy of each application submitted will b e
given to the Council for review . Appointment(s) shall be made by the full Council . Whe n
considering members, a goal of geographical representation in the selection proces s
will be weighed .
E)Term of Offic e
The term of office for a TF-LUCE and its members is established by the City Counci l
when it creates the committee . The TF-LUCE shall serve at the discretion of the Counci l
for the term of appointment outlined in a resolution .
6 .Task Force Operation s
A)Task Force Mission and Responsibilitie s
The specific mission for the TF-LUCE and its term of service shall be to :
1)Advise the City in the development of recommendations during the process of
discussing issues, opportunities and vision ; reviewing alternatives ; an d
developing policy as part of the Land Use and Circulation Elements update .
2)Review and comment upon other matters related to the TF-LUCE's functio n
as part of the Land Use and Circulation Elements update, upon specifi c
direction by the City Council .
B)Officers and Rules of Conduct
The responsibilities of the TF-LUCE also include an election of officers, consisting of a t
least a Vice-Chair . The Chair shall lead all meetings, be the primary spokesperson fo r
the TF-LUCE, and be the primary committee liaison to City staff and the public . Staff i n
consultation with the Chairperson shall develop the agenda for each TF-LUCE meeting .
The Chair shall be the member appointed by the Planning Commission . The Vice-Chai r
shall fulfill the duties of Chair in the latter's absence . The Recording Secretary will b e
the Community Development Director or his/her designee, who will take action minute s
of motions and make a digital recording of each meeting . At a minimum, these minute s
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shall clearly convey actions and motions taken by the TF-LUCE . These minutes are t o
be considered, amended as needed and approved by the full task force at the earlies t
possible time, and signed by the Chairperson . In addition, the task force may adop t
specific rules of conduct and procedure, as long as such rules are consistent wit h
applicable laws and regulations (including these Guidelines).
C)Meeting Procedur e
The TF-LUCE is subject to the Brown Act, which sets standards for public notice as t o
meeting time, date and location as well as items to be discussed . Significan t
implications are as follows :
1)Noticing of all TF-LUCE meetings, including time, location and an agenda ,
must be posted in a public place within the applicable area . Efforts should b e
made to provide adequate public notice beyond minimum Brown Act
requirements of seventy-two (72) hours .
2)All TF-LUCE meetings must be open and public . Meetings are to be held in a
facility which makes adequate provision for attendance by all intereste d
members of the public .
3)Members of the public are to be given an opportunity to speak to the TF-
LUCE on any regular agenda item at the time it is being discussed . Member s
of the public will also be given an opportunity to speak to any relevant non -
agenda item . All public speakers are subject to reasonable time constraint s
established by the TF-LUCE Chairperson and any adopted procedures . Al l
public speakers are to identify their names and relevant business and/o r
personal interests they are representing for the record .
4)The TF-LUCE will attempt to establish a consistent regular meeting time an d
location in their rules of conduct .
5)Minutes of TF-LUCE meetings will be kept on file by the Communit y
Development Department . These minutes shall be available for any intereste d
person to examine .
6)The TF-LUCE will elect the Vice-Chair no later than its second meeting .
7)Meetings shall run in a parliamentary style . Substantive issues will hav e
higher priority than matters of procedural detail . The Chair has discretion i n
guiding discussion of items among TF-LUCE members while allowing fo r
appropriate public input .
8)Staff may address the TF-LUCE at any time, with timely recognition by th e
Chair .
9)Quorum : A majority of the members of the TF-LUCE constitute a quorum .
Decisions are made by a majority of the members present and voting . N o
business may be transacted if less than a quorum is present . Formal votes b y
a committee are to have a motion and second, prior to allowing furthe r
discussion and a vote .
10)Members of the TF-LUCE shall not vote on issues which involve a legal o r
ethical conflict of interest or duty (See section 7 )
11)Subcommittees : the TF-LUCE may select subcommittees to focus on issue s
or subjects meriting more detailed work outside of the full task force .
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Subcommittees are made up of TF-LUCE members only, and must numbe r
less than a quorum of the full TF-LUCE . Subcommittee meetin g
arrangements may be set by either the staff or the TF-LUCE . Such meeting s
are not legally required to be noticed or posted, but every effort should b e
made by a subcommittee officer or member to notice and/or post th e
meetings, as they are open to any interested member of the public .
Information about their time and location is to be made available through th e
overall TF-LUCE secretary and through CDD staff . Subcommittees shal l
choose a Chair and a Vice-Chair, and may choose a Recording Secretary fo r
preparing informal minutes . A report from any subcommittee meeting shall b e
made at the next full TF-LUCE meeting . Staff support for subcommitte e
meetings may be provided, but is not required .
D)Attendance
TF-LUCE members shall make every effort to attend regular meetings . Any membe r
who is unable to attend any meeting shall contact the TF-LUCE Chair or Communit y
Development Department staff at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting .
Three (3) consecutive unannounced absences or five (5) consecutive absences by a
member shall be grounds for dismissal from the TF-LUCE, subject to the discretion o f
the Council .
E)Appearance on TF-LUCE's behalf
The Chair, Vice-Chair, or other duly authorized TF-LUCE member shall speak for th e
task force at any applicable non-TF-LUCE public hearing or other meeting as authorize d
by the TF-LUCE. Individual members of TF-LUCE not so designated, who do testify at a
public hearing or other meeting, shall clearly identify themselves as speakin g
individually as a member of TF-LUCE, and shall clearly indicate that they are no t
authorized to speak for the full committee .
F)Timely adjournment of evening meeting s
To encourage public participation, evening meetings of the TF-LUCE will be organized ,
agendized, and run so as to finish at a reasonable hour. If the TF-LUCE finds it s
evening meetings habitually running past 9:30 PM, staff and the Chair will work together
to shorten the agendas and, if necessary, to expedite task force discussion and actio n
on items .
7 .Conflicts of Interes t
TF-LUCE members are not considered to be "public officials" as defined in § 82048 o f
the California Government Code, and therefore are not subject to the State Politica l
Reform Act and its disclosure provisions (Government Code §§ 81000 et seq .).
Nevertheless, TF-LUCE members shall remove themselves from all discussions an d
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votes on matters in which they have any direct personal financial interest, or where th e
member's professional allegiance and/or personal bias cannot be set aside to allow th e
member's fair consideration of the issue(s) at hand .
In gauging such extra-legal conflicts of interest and/or duty, each member shall exercis e
careful judgment and introspection in giving priority to the interests of fairness an d
objectivity ; if there is any reasonable doubt that the member has a conflict, the membe r
shall refrain from participation in the task force's deliberations and vote(s). Should a
member not refrain voluntarily, and should the member's participation specifically b e
challenged by another TF-LUCE member, staff, or the public, the member's
participation on any item of official task force business may be prevented by a two-third s
majority vote of the full TF-LUCE (i .e ., at least two-thirds of the total incumben t
membership, including the member in question). Pervasive or recurring conflicts o f
interest and/or duty should lead a member to resign voluntarily from a TF-LUCE, an d
may be grounds for a dismissal by the Council .
8 .TF-LUCE and Staff Responsibilitie s
A)TF-LUCE Member Responsibilitie s
The responsibilities of the individual TF-LUCE members include :
1)Punctually and fully attend all regular and special meetings of the TF-LUC E
and all relevant subcommittee meetings, to the maximum possible extent ;
2)Come to all meetings fully prepared, having reviewed the agenda and al l
related written/graphic material available before the meeting ;
3)Conscientiously follow high ethical standards in putting the broad publi c
interest ahead of any personal interest and/or bias, and to abstain from al l
discussions and votes where this is not possible ;
4)Promote full and open discussion of all matters of official task force business ;
5)Support the task force Chair, Vice-Chair, and staff in maintaining order ,
keeping discussions relevant to the business at hand, and following prope r
procedures, while giving primary attention to matters of substance .
Be cognizant of the grant time frame and constraints and strive to commen t
on products/concepts presented in a productive and expeditious manner .
B)CDD Staff Responsibilitie s
Staff responsibilities in supporting the TF-LUCE include :
1)Timely completion of deliverables within budget .
2)Schedule all TF-LUCE meetings pertaining to Land Use and Circulatio n
Element update issues, make arrangements for all facilities, distribut e
written/graphic materials, notices, agendas, etc . For such meetings ,
coordinate necessary staff participation and guest speakers ;
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3)For TF-LUCE meetings as appropriate, prepare recommendations and othe r
material for TF-LUCE review and comment . Advise the TF-LUCE on matters
of both substance and procedure ;
4)Assist the TF-LUCE Chair in promoting full and open participation by all TF-
LUCE members and other people in attendance at any meeting, keepin g
discussion pertinent to the business at hand ;
5)Handle information requests for material and general information related to
the official business of the TF-LUCE ;
6)Report the TF-LUCE's activities, recommendations and comments t o
Advisory Bodies or other decision-makers and officials within the framewor k
of the overall presentation of staff recommendation on a task force product -
goal (i .e . a draft element policy update, a technical element or portio n
thereof);
7)At a minimum, coordinate the effective administration of a written survey to al l
City residents modeled after the 1988 General Plan Survey ;
8)Manage an effective public outreach effort that maximizes public and residen t
participation .
9)Coordinate with the Chair and Secretary on TF-LUCE meeting schedules .
C)City Attorne y
Staff support to the TF-LUCE will not be provided by the City Attorney . Specific lega l
issues are to be directed through CDD to the City Attorney for response .
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RESOLUTION NO. (2013 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
APPOINTING NEW MEMBERS TO THE TASK FORCE FOR THE LAND USE AND
CIRCULATION ELEMENTS UPDATE (TF-LUCE) AND UPDATING ITS
GUIDELINES
WHEREAS, the City received a Strategic Growth Council grant in the amount of
$880,000 with strict performance timeframes to update the City’s Land Use and Circulation
Elements; and
WHEREAS, in June 2011, the City Council approved goals for the 2011-2013 Financial
Plan including additional funding to support the update of the Land Use and Circulation
Elements; and
WHEREAS, public participation has been a long tradition in land use issues in the City
of San Luis Obispo and public involvement is essential in updating the 1994 Land Use and
Circulation Elements; and
WHEREAS, the public participation strategy calls for a Task Force for the Land Use and
Circulation Elements Update (TF-LUCE) to inform the update process at key milestones,
provide feedback and recommendations and disseminate information to each participant’s circle
of influence; and
WHEREAS, previous direction from the City Council and good planning principles
confirm that city residents are critical to the General Plan update process; and
WHEREAS, the composition of the TF-LUCE should be representative of the
community interests with a requirement that participants live in the City; and
WHEREAS, the TF-LUCE membership has diminished in size due to resignations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to have a well-functioning task force to work
through land use and circulation element policies and program recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the City provided notice and solicited applications and resumes from
residents interested in participating on the TF-LUCE; and
WHEREAS, updating the TF-LUCE Ground Rules and Terms of Engagement will
provide a framework for collaborative communication among task force members and decision-
makers; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has duly considered all evidence, including the testimony
of interested parties, and the evaluation and recommendations by staff presented at said hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo that the Task Force membership for the Land Use and Circulation Elements Update is
hereby updated as follows:
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Council Resolution No. XXXX (2013 Series) Page 2
SECTION 1. ACTION.
1. The Planning Commission has appointed Michael Multari to serve on the TF-LUCE.
2. The Council appoints the following resident to serve on the TF-LUCE:
Eric Meyer
3. Task force members shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council and may, by a
majority Council vote, be appointed, dismissed, or replaced.
4. The TF-LUCE will serve until the update of the Land Use and Circulation Elements is
complete or until March 1, 2015 at the latest, at which point it will no longer be a
standing committee with the possible extension of this term to be considered by the
City Council prior to that time.
5. The purpose of the TF-LUCE is to advise the City in developing recommendations to
update the General Plan.
6. The City will provide staff support to the TF-LUCE, with the Community
Development Director to be primarily responsible for providing this support, to
include preparation of agendas, and minutes, compilation of material for discussion at
TF-LUCE meetings, and assistance with public outreach efforts.
7. The revised TF-LUCE Guidelines as shown in Exhibit A may be amended by the City
Council and shall apply to the TF-LUCE, including compliance with the Ralph M.
Brown Act governing open meetings for local government bodies.
Upon motion of , seconded by , and on the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing Resolution was adopted this _______________________, 2013.
Mayor Jan Marx
ATTEST:
____________________________
Sheryll Schroeder, Interim City Clerk
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Council Resolution No. XXXX (2013 Series) Page 3
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_/s/ J.Christine Dietrick_____________________
Christine Dietrick, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
TF-LUCE GUIDELINES
Guidelines for the Task Force for the Land Use and Circulation
Elements Update (TF-LUCE)
City of San Luis Obispo
Community Development Department
Revised August 20, 2013
1. Introduction
The purpose of these Guidelines is twofold:
1) To clarify the respective roles of the each participant in the citizen advisory
committee process; and
2) To outline the roles, responsibilities and relationship of TF-LUCE and Staff to
clarify expectations and understanding of the overall process, so that TF-
LUCE and Staff contribute to moving toward accomplishing the committee’s
specific goals within an appropriate schedule and budget.
The advisory committee process is a collaborative one involving an often diverse array
of individuals, stakeholders, and viewpoints, levels of expertise and matters of concern.
The public, TF-LUCE appointees, and respective Community Development Department
staff (CDD staff), and staff from other agencies and offices all benefit in having a clear
understanding of their respective roles and responsibilities in the committees’ conduct of
their official business.
An effort has been made to cover all essential aspects of the committee operations,
such as how appointments are made, how long each member’s term is, the
responsibilities of different participants, conflict of interest issues, and meeting
procedures. Nonetheless, these Guidelines are not exhaustive, they do not incorporate
statutes and regulations which may apply to TF-LUCE operations, e.g. State open
meetings law (Brown Act). The Guidelines strive to make adequate reference to other
rules, as appropriate.
2. Applicability
These Guidelines apply to the Council-appointed Task Force for the Land Use and
Circulation Elements Update whose primary mission involves products and activities
focused on the Land Use and Circulation Element update.
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3. Establishment of TF-LUCE
The TF-LUCE is being established to advise the City on matters related to the update of
the Land Use and Circulation Elements of the General Plan. The advice provided by the
TF-LUCE is communicated to City staff which is tasked with providing recommendations
to Advisory Bodies and City Council. This task force is appointed by the City Council; its
establishment is not specifically required by any State laws or regulations. Therefore,
the City Council has discretion to create, modify, and terminate the TF-LUCE, its
membership, mission statement, schedule, etc. at any time. The TF-LUCE is an agent
of the City of San Luis Obispo and members should be cognizant that their actions as
individuals or as a whole can have consequences to the City.
4. Committee Authority
The TF-LUCE is advisory in nature and has no authority to approve, deny, or require
modification to any policy or project under the task force’s consideration. The task
force’s advice shall be conveyed to Advisory Bodies, Planning Commission and City
Council in all staff reports. City staff will acknowledge TF-LUCE input in formulation of
recommendations for action by Advisory bodies and City Council and will note where a
differing recommendation is being made and the reasons for the difference. When
recording votes in meeting minutes, members voting for and against items will be noted.
Staff is assigned responsibility for the timely completion of Council-approved Land Use
and Circulation Element update work program.
5. Appointment Process and Membership Term
A) Size
The size of a TF-LUCE shall be established by the City Council upon creation of the
task force. It is desirable for tThe task force shall to have an odd number of members;
this eliminates ambiguity as to what constitutes a quorum, and minimizes the possibility
of tie votes.
B) Composition
The composition of a TF-LUCE shall be determined at the time of its creationby the City
Council, to ensure that specific community segments and/or other interest groups are
represented in the membership. All members must be residents of the City of San Luis
Obispo. Paid advocates will not be considered to serve on the TF-LUCE. The TF-
LUCE will be created by Council resolution.
C) Vacancies and Application Process
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A vacancy or vacancies on a TF-LUCE shall exist:
1) When the committee is created
2) When a member or members is/are formally removed by the City Council, or
3) When the Council receives and acknowledges a letter of resignation from an
incumbent.
If the City Council determines that vacancies are to be filled, they Vacancies on the TF-
LUCE shall be advertised by the City Clerk in the same manner as the original
appointments by the Council. Applications for TF-LUCE membership shall be submitted
on forms provided by the City Clerk, and shall be accepted by the Clerk. The temporary
absence of members to fill vacancies as described in this section shall not affect a
recommendation by staff and/or the TF-LUCE to Advisory Bodies or to the Council.
D) Selection Process
Upon the close of an application period, a copy of each application submitted will be
given to the Council for review. Appointment(s) shall be made by the full Council. When
considering members, a goal of geographical representation in the selection process
will be weighed.
E) Term of Office
The term of office for a TF-LUCE and its members is established by the City Council
when it creates the committee. The TF-LUCE shall serve at the discretion of the Council
for the term of appointment outlined in a resolution.
6. Task Force Operations
A) Task Force Mission and Responsibilities
The specific mission for the TF-LUCE and its term of service shall be to:
1) Advise the City in the development of recommendations during the process of
discussing issues, opportunities and vision; reviewing alternatives; and
developing policy as part of the Land Use and Circulation Elements update.
2) Review and comment upon other matters related to the TF-LUCE’s function
as part of the Land Use and Circulation Elements update, upon specific
direction by the City Council.
B) Officers and Rules of Conduct
The responsibilities of the TF-LUCE also include an election of officers, consisting of a
Chair and at least a Vice-Chair. The Chair shall lead all meetings, be the primary
spokesperson for the TF-LUCE, and be the primary committee liaison to City staff and
the public. Staff in consultation with the Chairperson shall develop the agenda for each
TF-LUCE meeting. The Chair and Vice Chari shall be appointed by the Task Force.The
Chair shall be the member appointed by the Planning Commission. The Vice-Chair
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shall fulfill the duties of Chair in the latter’s absence. The Recording Secretary will be
the Community Development Director or his/her designee, who will take action minutes
of motions and make a digital recording of each meeting. At a minimum, these minutes
shall clearly convey actions and motions taken by the TF-LUCE. These minutes are to
be considered, amended as needed and approved by the full task force at the earliest
possible time, and signed by the Chairperson. In addition, the task force may adopt
specific rules of conduct and procedure, as long as such rules are consistent with
applicable laws and regulations (including these Guidelines).
C) Meeting Procedure
The TF-LUCE is subject to the Brown Act, which sets standards for public notice as to
meeting time, date and location as well as items to be discussed. Significant
implications are as follows:
1) Noticing of all TF-LUCE meetings, including time, location and an agenda,
must be posted in a public place within the applicable area. Efforts should be
made to provide adequate public notice beyond minimum Brown Act
requirements of seventy-two (72) hours.
2) All TF-LUCE meetings must be open and public. Meetings are to be held in a
facility which makes adequate provision for attendance by all interested
members of the public.
3) Members of the public are to be given an opportunity to speak to the TF-
LUCE on any regular agenda item at the time it is being discussed. Members
of the public will also be given an opportunity to speak to any relevant non-
agenda item. All public speakers are subject to reasonable time constraints
established by the TF-LUCE Chairperson and any adopted procedures. All
public speakers are to identify their names and relevant business and/or
personal interests they are representing for the record.
4) The TF-LUCE will attempt to establish a consistent regular meeting time and
location in their rules of conduct.
5) Minutes of TF-LUCE meetings will be kept on file by the Community
Development Department. These minutes shall be available for any interested
person to examine.
6) The TF-LUCE will elect the Vice-Chair no later than its second meeting.
7) Meetings shall run in a parliamentary style. Substantive issues will have
higher priority than matters of procedural detail. The Chair has discretion in
guiding discussion of items among TF-LUCE members while allowing for
appropriate public input.
8) Staff may address the TF-LUCE at any time, with timely recognition by the
Chair.
9) Quorum: A majority of the members of the TF-LUCE constitute a quorum.
Decisions are made by a majority of the members present and voting. No
business may be transacted if less than a quorum is present. Formal votes by
a committee are to have a motion and second, prior to allowing further
discussion and a vote.
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10) Members of the TF-LUCE shall not vote on issues which involve a legal or
ethical conflict of interest or duty (See section 7)
11) Subcommittees: the TF-LUCE may select subcommittees to focus on issues
or subjects meriting more detailed work outside of the full task force.
Subcommittees are made up of TF-LUCE members only, and must number
less than a quorum of the full TF-LUCE. Subcommittee meeting
arrangements may be set by either the staff or the TF-LUCE. Such meetings
are not legally required to be noticed or posted, but every effort should be
made by a subcommittee officer or member to notice and/or post the
meetings, as they are open to any interested member of the public.
Information about their time and location is to be made available through the
overall TF-LUCE secretary and through CDD staff. Subcommittees shall
choose a Chair and a Vice-Chair, and may choose a Recording Secretary for
preparing informal minutes. A report from any subcommittee meeting shall be
made at the next full TF-LUCE meeting. Staff support for subcommittee
meetings may be provided, but is not required.
D) Attendance
TF-LUCE members shall make every effort to attend regular meetings. Any member
who is unable to attend any meeting shall contact the TF-LUCE Chair or Community
Development Department staff at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting.
Three (3) consecutive unannounced absences or five (5) consecutive absences by a
member shall be grounds for dismissal from the TF-LUCE, subject to the discretion of
the Council.
E) Appearance on TF-LUCE’s behalf
The Chair, Vice-Chair, or other duly authorized TF-LUCE member shall speak for the
task force at any applicable non-TF-LUCE public hearing or other meeting as authorized
by the TF-LUCE. Individual members of TF-LUCE not so designated, who do testify at a
public hearing or other meeting, shall clearly identify themselves as speaking
individually as a member of TF-LUCE, and shall clearly indicate that they are not
authorized to speak for the full committee.
F) Timely adjournment of evening meetings
To encourage public participation, evening meetings of the TF-LUCE will be organized,
agendized, and run so as to finish at a reasonable hour. If the TF-LUCE finds its
evening meetings habitually running past 9:30 PM, staff and the Chair will work together
to shorten the agendas and, if necessary, to expedite task force discussion and action
on items.
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7. Conflicts of Interest
TF-LUCE members are not considered to be “public officials” as defined in § 82048 of
the California Government Code, and therefore are not subject to the State Political
Reform Act and its disclosure provisions (Government Code §§ 81000 et seq.).
Nevertheless, TF-LUCE members shall remove themselves from all discussions and
votes on matters in which they have any direct personal financial interest, or where the
member’s professional allegiance and/or personal bias cannot be set aside to allow the
member’s fair consideration of the issue(s) at hand.
In gauging such extra-legal conflicts of interest and/or duty, each member shall exercise
careful judgment and introspection in giving priority to the interests of fairness and
objectivity; if there is any reasonable doubt that the member has a conflict, the member
shall refrain from participation in the task force’s deliberations and vote(s). Should a
member not refrain voluntarily, and should the member’s participation specifically be
challenged by another TF-LUCE member, staff, or the public, the member’s
participation on any item of official task force business may be prevented by a two-thirds
majority vote of the full TF-LUCE (i.e., at least two-thirds of the total incumbent
membership, including the member in question). Pervasive or recurring conflicts of
interest and/or duty should lead a member to resign voluntarily from a TF-LUCE, and
may be grounds for a dismissal by the Council.
8. TF-LUCE and Staff Responsibilities
A) TF-LUCE Member Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the individual TF-LUCE members include:
1) Punctually and fully attend all regular and special meetings of the TF-LUCE
and all relevant subcommittee meetings, to the maximum possible extent;
2) Come to all meetings fully prepared, having reviewed the agenda and all
related written/graphic material available before the meeting;
3) Conscientiously follow high ethical standards in putting the broad public
interest ahead of any personal interest and/or bias, and to abstain from all
discussions and votes where this is not possible;
4) Promote full and open discussion of all matters of official task force business;
5) Support the task force Chair, Vice-Chair, and staff in maintaining order,
keeping discussions relevant to the business at hand, and following proper
procedures, while giving primary attention to matters of substance.
6) Be cognizant of the grant time frame and constraints and strive to comment
on products/concepts presented in a productive and expeditious manner.
B) CDD Staff Responsibilities
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Staff responsibilities in supporting the TF-LUCE include:
1) Timely completion of deliverables within budget.
2) Schedule all TF-LUCE meetings pertaining to Land Use and Circulation
Element update issues, make arrangements for all facilities, distribute
written/graphic materials, notices, agendas, etc. For such meetings,
coordinate necessary staff participation and guest speakers;
3) For TF-LUCE meetings as appropriate, prepare recommendations and other
material for TF-LUCE review and comment. Advise the TF-LUCE on matters
of both substance and procedure;
4) Assist the TF-LUCE Chair in promoting full and open participation by all TF-
LUCE members and other people in attendance at any meeting, keeping
discussion pertinent to the business at hand;
5) Handle information requests for material and general information related to
the official business of the TF-LUCE;
6) Report the TF-LUCE’s activities, recommendations and comments to
Advisory Bodies or other decision-makers and officials within the framework
of the overall presentation of staff recommendation on a task force product-
goal (i.e. a draft element policy update, a technical element or portion
thereof);
7) At a minimum, coordinate the effective administration of a written survey to all
City residents modeled after the 1988 General Plan Survey;
8) Manage an effective public outreach effort that maximizes public and resident
participation.
9) Coordinate with the Chair and Secretary on TF-LUCE meeting schedules.
C) City Attorney
Staff support to the TF-LUCE will not be provided by the City Attorney. Specific legal
issues are to be directed through CDD to the City Attorney for response.
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Goodwin, Heather
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Sheryll Schroeder
Interim City Clerk
City of San Luis Obispo
(805) 781 -7102
Schroeder, Sheryll
Monday, August 19, 2013 4:10 PM
Goodwin, Heather
FW: Appointment of TF -LUCE Members
From: Marx, Jan
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 4:04 PM
To: Schroeder, Sheryll
Subject: FW: Appointment of TF -LUCE Members
Please consider this agenda correspondence.
Thanks,
Jan
From: Goetz, Jon [ma i Ito: JGoetz(&kmtg.com]
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 4:00 PM
To: Marx, Jan; Smith, Kathy; cchrist @slocity.org; Carpenter, Dan; Ashbaugh, John
Cc: Johnson, Derek; Murry, Kim
Subject: Appointment of TF -LUCE Members
Mayor Marx and Councilmembers:
RECEIVED
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AGENDA
CORRESPONDENCE
Date item#
I'd like to urge your support of the staff recommendation to reappoint Eric Meyer to the TF -LUCE, and to allow the Task
Force to elect a chair from its members.
Eric has been an excellent leader to the Task Force over the first year and a half of the LUCE Update process, and I
believe it is important to the City that he be able to continue in this role. As Chair of the Task Force, he has been very
effective in obtaining a wide range of input on land use and circulation issues, and bringing the Task Force to a consensus
on those issues. His superior knowledge of City land use issues and background as a City Planning Commissioner has
proved very helpful to the Task Force as we discuss the issues at hand. He has been very respectful of public input and
Task Force member opinions, and has been instrumental in creating a fair and open process. If you change the rules to
allow him to remain as Chair of the Task Force, I will support retaining him in that role. As you know, the TF -LUCE
Update has been a very intensive, detailed process, and I hope we will be able to get to the finish line with Eric's
continued involvement.
Also, thanks to all of you for your continued support of the LUCE Update process.
Jon E. Goetz
Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard
733 Marsh Street, Suite 210
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Main Line: (805) 786 -4302
Direct Line: (805) 250 -7955
ip,oetz@kmtp-.com
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August 19, 2013
TO: Mayor Marx & Members of the City Council
FROM: Derek Johnson, Community Development Director
VIA: Katie Lichtig, City Manages t, kL-
SUBJECT: Item 132: TF -LUCE Appointments
RECEIVED
AUG 19 2013
AGENDA
CORRESPONDENCE
Date , 1 item#
Attached please find the applications for those residents who indicated interest in serving on the Task
Force for the Land Use and Circulation Element Update (TF- LUCE). The City Council will consider
appointment of replacement members for the TF -LUCE on August 20th. The deadline for all advisory
body and special committee applications was Friday, August 16th and hence the forms were not
available for inclusion in the staff report prior to printing of the agenda.
While some of the TF -LUCE applicants also indicated interest in serving on other advisory bodies,
those appointments will be considered as part of the Council's September 3, 2013 agenda. Only the
TF -LUCE appointments are being considered on August 20th
The attached applications have personal contact information redacted for public posting, however the
full applications will be available as a Council Reading File. Also attached to this memo is a map
shows the locations of the existing task force members, those members who have resigned, and the
locations for new applicants.
Please contact Sheryll Schroeder, Interim City Clerk, if there are questions regarding advisory body
applications or Kim Murry, Community Development Department, at kmurry cr,slocity.org, for
questions regarding the TF -LUCE.
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Advisory Body Application I SLO
Please complete this form to apply for an Advisory Body position.
Contact Information
FULL NAME Jeri Carroll
STREET ADD
HOME PHONE
CELL PHONE
CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 WORK PHONE
EMAIL AD
Do you live within the City Limits? ■ YES ❑ NO
Are you a registered voter in the City of San Luis Obispo? ❑ YES ❑ NO
Employment Information
PRESENT OR LAST EMPLOYER Clearwater Tech
POSITION OR OCCUPATION
Controller/ HR
EMPLOYER ADDRESS 850 Capltollo Way #E HOW LONG (YEARS) 13
CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Advisory Body Information
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for in order ofnrekrence.
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Tourism Business Improvement Committee
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Would you be available to attend meetings at the scheduled times for each of the 17 YES ❑ NO
Advisory Bodies you are applying for?
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Council Compensation Committee
City Investment Oversight Committee
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Local Revenue Measure Advisory Committee
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Would you be available to attend meetings at the scheduled times for each of the 17 YES ❑ NO
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Education and Training
INSTITUTION NAME, CITY AND STATE
MAJOR, DEGREE, OR AREA OF STUDY
INSTITUTION NAME, CITY AND STATE
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Qualifications and Interest
INSTITUTION NAME, CITY AND STATE
MAJOR, DEGREE, OR AREA OF STUDY
INSTITUTION NAME, CITY AND STATE
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What is your reason for applying?
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Are you currently or have you previously served on a board, commission, committee, or other public
body? Which one, and when?
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What experience, technical training, and skill qualify you for an appointment, considering your
experience and activities in business, labor, professional, social, or other organization?
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Please attach a resume, CV, or any additional documentation for consideration.
This application and any other information you provide with it are public documents, and are available
for review upon request. Applicants may be required to file a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)
to disclose all reportable interests held at the time of appointment. A copy of this form is available from
the City Clerk.
Completed applications may be faxed to (8051783 -7778. Or mailed or delivered to
Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Room 4, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 -3249
'JUL 16 2013
Advisory Body Application
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Contact Information
FULL NAME HOME PHONE
02'�C" - .UL
STREET ADDRESS CELL PHONE
CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE WORK PHONE
Do you live within the City Limits? &ES O NO
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Employment Information
PRESENT (OR iAST) E PLOYER �a POSITION OR OCCUPATION
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EMPLOYER ADORES HOW LONG, IN YEARS?
EMPLOYER CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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What are you applying for? In the list below, rank the advisory bodies you are applying for in order of preference.
Architectural Review Commission
Bicycle Advisory Committee
Construction Board of Appeals
Cultural Heritage Committee
Housing Authority Board
Human Relations Commission
Jack House Committee
Joint Use of Recreational Facilities Committee
Mass Transportation Committee
Parks and Recreation Commission
Personnel Board
Planning Commission
Promotional Coordinating Committee
Tree Committee
Tourism Business Improvement District Committ
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would you be available to attend meetings at the scheduled times for each of the
Advisory Bodies you are applying for?
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Please attach a resume, C.V., or any additional documentation for consideration.
This application and any other information you provide with it are public documents, and are available for review
upon request. Applicants may be required to file a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) to disclose all
reportable interests held at the time of appointment. A copy of this form is available from the City Clerk.
Completed applications may be foxed to (805) 781 -7109, or mailed or delivered to
Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Room 4, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 -3249
Eric Meyer
Experience:
Consultant* 2006- Present
( *this is actually code for retired)
Vice chairman of the SLO City Planning Commission. I'm also the chairman of the SLO City Land Use and Circulation
Element update task force (TF- LUCE).
Mostly I just spend my time riding my bike to and from coffee places, working on old cars, and digging in my yard. I'm
a Bike Coalition board member and bicycle path advocate, I am one of the founders of the Cal Poly Center for
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) and spend a lot of time at the CIE Hothouse incubator mentoring student
entrepreneurs.
My actual corporate consulting time is usually spent in restaurants over lunch with other entrepreneurs... and my fee
is usually just the BLT I eat. Every now and then 1 get stock in their companies.... which is nice.
I own a few commercial and residential rental properties in Santa Barbara, Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties.
Chairman, Medium Design Group 2003 -2006 (three years)
A collaborative of design professionals creating footwear and accessories for cultural creatives. (yes... l know ... this
sounds really snobby doesn't it) Sold to Pentland Group (UK) in 2006.
1998 -2003 (six years)
Almost moved to New Zealand... didn't, Restored eleven vintage homes here in SLO (yes 11!) Won a lot of awards for
historical preservation... blah blah blah.
President, CEO, Simple Shoes
1991 -1997 (six years)
Simple is the brand I am most widely known for. Sold to Deckers Outdoor Corporation in 1996. Simple was the first
company to bridge the gap between athletic shoes and casual shoes in the action sports category. We made a lot of
clogs, retro sneakers and money! We developed several environmentally friendly footwear manufacturing methods
and were known globally for this.
Licensing Coordinator, Music Television MTV
1990 -1991 (one year)
Launched clothing license for Headbangers Ball, Yo MTV Raps, and MTV brands. Began as a licensee position with
Vision Street Wear and later on my own. Had a fun fashion show in New York... Got my fifteen minutes of fame on
MTV News... and quit because my other brand Simple became too big.
Creative Director, Vision Street Wear
1985 -1990 (five years)
Vision Street Wear was the first clothing company to build clothing specifically for Skateboarders. Vision Street Wear
helped create Skateboard fashion as a separate entity from Surf fashion and defined Skateboarding as a distinct
clothing lifestyle category.
Education:
BS, Graphic Design, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo 1985
AA, Fine Art, Cuesta College, 1982
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Advisory Body Application
Please complete this form to apply for an Advisory Body position,
Contact Information
FULL NAME Steven G. Francis HOME PHONE
STREET ADDRE CELL
CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE San LUIS Obispo, CA 93401 WORK PHONE
EMAIL ADDRESS
Do you live within the City Limits? ■ YES ❑ NO
Are you a registered voter in the City of San Luis Obispo? ■ YES ❑ NO
Employment Information
PRESENT OR LAST EMPLOYER The Boeing POSITION OR OCCUPATION
_ 9 COrrl an p y Principal Engineer
EMPLOYER ADDRESS 100 N. Riverside � HOW LONG (YEARS)39
CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Chicago, 111 60606
Advisory Body Information
What Advisory Body are you applying for? In the list below, rank the advisory bodies you are applying
for in order of preference.
What special Committee or Task Force ore you ❑nnlvinn fnr7
Architectural Review Commission v
Bicycle Adviso Committee
Mass Transportation Committee
Election Campaign Review Committee
Parks and Recreation Commission
Local Revenue Measure Advisory Committee
Construction Board of Appeals
Cultural Heritage Committee
Personnel Board
Planning Commission
LUCE Task Force
Housing Authority Board
Promotional Coordinating Committee
Human Relations Commission
Jack House Committee
Tree Committee
Tourism Business Improvement Committee
What special Committee or Task Force ore you ❑nnlvinn fnr7
After reviewing the Advisory Body Handbookfor scheduled meeting days and times,
Would you be available to attend meetings at the scheduled times for each of the ID YES ❑ NO
Advisory Bodies you are applying for?
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Council Compensation Committee
City Investment Oversight Committee
Election Campaign Review Committee
Local Revenue Measure Advisory Committee
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LUCE Task Force
After reviewing the Advisory Body Handbookfor scheduled meeting days and times,
Would you be available to attend meetings at the scheduled times for each of the ID YES ❑ NO
Advisory Bodies you are applying for?
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Education and Training
INSTITUTION NAME, CITY AND STATE
UC Davis, Davis, CA
MAJOR, DEGREE, OR AREA OF STUDY
BS Electrical Engineering
INSTITUTION NAME, CITY AND STATE
MAJOR, DEGREE, OR AREA OF STUDY
Qualifications and Interest
What is your reason for applying?
See Attachment.
INSTITUTION NAME, CITY AND STATE
MAJOR, DEGREE, OR AREA OF STUDY
INSTITUTION NAME, CITY AND STATE
MAJOR, DEGREE, OR AREA OF STUDY
Are you currently or have you previously served on a board, commission, committee, or other public
body? Which one, and when?
See Attachment.
What significant contributions did you make?
See Attachment,
what experience, technical training, and skill qualify you for an appointment, considering your
experience and activities in business, labor, professional, social, or other organization?
See Attachment.
Please attach a resume, CV, or any additional documentation for consideration.
This application and any other Information you provide with it are public documents, and are available
for review upon request. Applicants may be required to file a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)
to disclose all reportable interests held at the time of appointment. A copy of this form is available from
the City Clerk.
Completed applications may be faxed to (805) 783 -7778. Or mailed or delivered to
Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Room 4, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 -3249
Attachment to LUCE application for Steven G. Francis
What Is your reason for applying?
I have always had a strong personal interest in transportation systems and methods to achieve
efficient operation of the system. As a teenager, it became obvious to me that transportation
and traffic flow can only be efficient with proper land use, development with proper access to
streets, and proper traffic flow on arterials. San Luis Obispo has many locations where
developments do not have proper access to arterials, and arterials connect in inefficient
manners, both of which impact traffic circulation. I want to share my insights in the development
of the long range plan.
Are you currently or have you previously served on a board, commission, committee, or other
public body? Which one, and when?
I was selected by the Bellevue City Council to a four year term on the Transportation
Commission for City of Bellevue, WA, in the late 1990's. I completed the term and received an
achievement award.
also served a term on the Homeowners Association Board for the Willow Creek subdivision in
San Luis Obispo.
What significant contributions did you make?
evaluated and prioritized transportation projects to maintain and improve the transportation
system, with a focus on improved circulation, reduced travel times and alternate travel modes. I
also provided alternative design solutions to staff, that allowed projects to fulfill most of the
functional goals at a significantly reduced cost and implementation time.
What experience, technical training, and skill qualify you for an appointment, considering your
experience and activities in business, labor, professional, social, or other organization?
I have many years experience leading project development teams and evaluating proposed
design options. Due to the nature of my engineering career with Boeing, my involvement with
the Bellevue Transportation Commission, and my personal interest with transportation system
efficiency, I am well suited to understand the concerns of the citizens, the details of the data,
and the complexities of potential solutions.
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Advisory Body Application
Please complete this form to apply for an Advisory Body position,
Contact Information
FULL NAME
PHO J
Do you live within the City Limits? i9-rES ❑ NO
Are you a registered voter in the City of San Luis Obispo?
Employment Information
PRESENT OR LAST EMPLOYER POSITION OR OCCUPATION
EMPLOYER ADDRESS HOW LONG (YEARS)
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CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
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Advisory Body Information
What Advisory Body are you applying for? In the list below, rank the advisory bodies you are applying
for in order of nreferenee
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Architectural Review Commission
Bicycle Advisory Committee
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Mass Transportation Committee
Parks and Recreation Commission
Construction Board of Appeals
Personnel Board
Culturol Heritage Committee
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Planning Commission
Promotional Coordinating Committee
Tree Committee
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Housing Authority Baard
Commission
ck House Committee
Tourism Business Improvement Committee
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After reviewing the Advisory Body Handbook for scheduled meeting days and times,
Would you be available to attend meetings at the scheduled times for each of the 03 YES ❑ NO
Advisory Bodies you are applying for?
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council Compensation Committee
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City Investment oversight Committee
Election Campaign Review Committee
Local Revenue Measure Advisory Committee
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LUCE cask Force
After reviewing the Advisory Body Handbook for scheduled meeting days and times,
Would you be available to attend meetings at the scheduled times for each of the 03 YES ❑ NO
Advisory Bodies you are applying for?
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Education and Training
INSTITUTION NAME, CITY AND STATE
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MAJOR, DEGREE, OR AREA OF STUDY
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INSTITUTION NAME, CITY AND STATE
INSTITUTION NAME, CITY AND STATE
MAJOR, DEGREE, OR AREA OF STUDY
INSTITUTION NAME, CITY AND STATE
MAJOR, DEGREE, OR AREA OF STUDY MAJOR, DEGREE, OR AREA OF STUDY
Qualifications and Interest
What is your reason for applying?
Are you currently or have you previously served on a board, commission, committee, or other public
body? Which one, and when?
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What significant contributions did you make?
What experience, technical training, and skill qualify you for an appointment, considering your
experience and activities in business, labor, professional, social, or other organization?
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Please attacl► a resume, (-V or any additional documentation for consideration.
This application and any other information you provide with it are public documents, and are available
for review upon request. Applicants may be required to file a Statement of Economic interest (form 700)
to disclose ail reportable interests held at the time of appointment. A copy of this form is available from
the City Clerk.
Completed applications may be faxed to (SOS) 783 -7778. Or mailed or delivered to
nff'%oo of tho C;ry park, City Nall, Room 4, 990 r+alm 5'trcct, San Lull Obispo, CA 93401-3249
AGENDA
CORRESPONDENCE
Schroeder, Shull Date 9 1-o - 2- Item# LL
From:
Ashbaugh,John
Sent:
Tuesday, August 20, 2013 10:39 AM
To:
Schroeder, Sheryll
Cc:
Lichtig, Katie; Johnson, Derek
Subject:
FW: Agenda Item B2 (TF -LUCE)
as needed, please circulate & post...
John B. Ashbaugh
San Luis Obispo City Council
F4ECETVED
AUG 20 2013
, i.) G11Y CLERK
- - - -- Original Message---- -
From: Dave Juhnke [DJuhnke(&simslaw.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 08:07 AM Pacific Standard Time
To: Marx, Jan; Smith, Kathy; Carpenter, Dan; Ashbaugh, John; Christianson, Carlyn
Cc: Murry, Kim
Subject: Agenda Item B2 (TF -LUCE)
Dear Mayor Marx and Members of the Council,
I was hoping to attend the meeting tonight and present my comments in person, but unfortunately a
conflict has arisen and I will not be able to do so. Therefore I am sending my comments to you in writing.
As an active participant on the LUCE Task Force during the past year, I strongly support Staff s
recommendations.
Eric Meyer has been an active participant in our proceedings and as Chair has been an asset to our
deliberations. I strongly support his appointment as a resident participant so that we may continue to benefit
from his perspective and knowledge.
As a member of the Planning Commission, Mr. Multari is aware of our deliberations and has the
knowledge and experience to integrate into the group. Since it is important for the Planning Commission to
have a representative on the Task Force, I support his appointment as well.
However, since Mr. Multari has not participated in Task Force meetings or deliberations over the past
year, I believe it would be unfair to him and to the Task Force to insert him into the role of Chair at this point in
time. Therefore, I support amending the guidelines to permit the Task Force to select its own Chair.
Finally, I understand that other individuals have applied to be on the Task Force. Regardless of their
qualifications, it would be difficult for a new person to integrate into the process at this point in time since they
have not participated in the many hours of community input and Task Force deliberations over the past
year. Therefore, I strongly urge you NOT to appoint anyone else (other than Mr. Meyer and Mr. Multari) to the
Task Force.
If you have any questions please let me know. Thank you for your consideration.
Best regards,
Dave
David A. Juhnke I Partner
Sinsheimer Juhnke Mclvor & Stroh, LLP
1010 Peach Street I PO Box 31 1 San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
P 805 541 2800 1 F 805 541 2802
djuhnke sjmslaw.com I www.smmsiaw.com
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