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Home My WebLink About03/16/1993, 7 - ECONOMIC STRATEGY TASK FORCE M ING TE: �� ►�II�I�II�1Q8 city of san Ltns oBispo _ ITEM NUMBER: Wig COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT FROM: Mayor Peg Pinard ��(t PREPARED BY: Diane Gladwell, City Clerk SUBJECT: ECONOMIC STRATEGY TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt a resolution establishing the Economic Strategy Task Force as an ad hoc committee for six months, scheduled to end)f!6 f 94- 2) By motion, appoint the following members: Nominee . Representin¢ David Blaine Banking/Finance Lauren Brown High Tech Industry Bob Davis Hotel/Restaurant Anne Dinshaw Hotel/Restaurant Valerie Endres . Real Estate Bert Forbes High Tech Industry Ted Frankel Retail Charlie Fruit Banking/Finance Carol Garsten Retail Greg Hind Manufacturing Harold Miosi Agriculture Mike Multari Building/Service Ray Nordquist Neighborhood/Service Dominic Perello Economist/Education Wanda Strassberg Manufacturing Pat Veesart Conservation DISCUSSION: The City Charter gives the Council authority to establish temporary_ ad hoc citizen committees. During budget goal setting sessions, Council endorsed the concept of an Economic Strategy Task Force (ESTF) to implement a more defined, proactive Economic Stability Program. The charge of the ESTF would be to develop recommended economic goals and strategies. Preliminary recommendations should be completed by June, 1993. ESTF membership should emphasize business expertise, but also include other representation. Every effort has been made to include all business sectors recommended by other cities, and as agreed at the budget study session held on 2/16/93. Those recommendations included: Manufacturing Retail Agriculture Education Banking & Finance Service Businesses High Tech Industry Environmental Building/Real Estate Neighborhood Hotel, Restaurant Conservation Should Council eventually choose to make the ESTF a permanent committee, it would be altered to the standard seven member committee. SUMMARY: Thank you very much for the honor of coordinating a suggested Economic Task Force Committee. The diversity in my recommendations reflect the function of the committee, intended to operate as a strategic planning unit; determining needs,brainstorming ideas and strategies to align San Luis Obispo,to-effectively seize opportunities and achieve the highest economic performance within our unique community values. The task force is charged with preliminary recommendations to be made in June 1993 to provide an immediate "injection" into our economy. Careful consideration has been given to include suggestions from all candidate names submitted, and to provide an appropriate balance among business sectors. A full listing of candidate submissions is available in the Council Reading File. /ss Attachments: Resolution Topics referred to the Task Force Memo dated 2/10/93 from Mayor RESOLUTION NO. (1993 series) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ESTABLISHING THE ECONOMIC STRATEGY TASK FORCE AS AN AD HOC COMMITTEE WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the need to assemble experts from a wide variety of business professions to address the economic stability of San Luis Obispo; and WHEREAS, the City Council has endorsed the concept of an Economic Strategy Task Force with the goal of implementing a more defined, proactive Economic Stability Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY COUNCIL that: Section 1. An ad hoc special purpose committee, to be known as the"Economic Strategy Task Force" is established. The members shall be appointed by the City Council in a manner, and for a term of office, determined by the City Council at the time of appointment. Section 2. The Economic Strategy Task Force shall perform the following principal functions: a) To develop recommended economic goals and strategies based upon Council direction. b) Goals and strategies should be completed in the form of a recommendation to Council by June, 1993. c) An evaluation and progress report shall be presented to Council in October 1993. On motion of , seconded by and on the following roll call vote: q3 Resolution No. (1993 Series) March 16, 1993 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Peg Pinard, Mayor ATTEST: Diane R. Gladwell, City Clerk APPROVED: QJo4hnDu i,;City]Administrative Officer *eor ns , C' Attorney REFERRALS TO THE ECONOMIC STRATEGY TASK FORCE During the City Council Goal Setting Workshops of February 6th and 9th, individual Councilmembers offered several ideas for consideration by the Economic Strategy Task Force. These ideas are outlined below: ■ Consider ways to enhance tourism by promoting and protecting the City's natural resources and cultural heritage. ■ Recommend programs and incentives that retain/expand existing businesses and attract "desirable/targeted" new businesses. ■ Consider ways to improve the opportunity for local businesses to obtain contracts in the local market. ■ Consider the role the public and private sectors can play in ensuring fair commercial lease rates. ■ Evaluate what the City's population base can reasonably support in the way of commercial development. Consider the impact "mega-stores" have on smaller locally owned businesses. ■ Determine the kind of.businesses the City should attempt to attract and retain so that revenue generated is "new dollars". ■ Consider how the community can develop in a way that meets the needs of the present while also providing long-term enhancement. Identify incentives that will assist in new small business start-up, including the possibility of business tax and home occupation permit fee waivers for "hardship" cases (similar to the City's Utilities Assistance Program). ■ Streamline the City's development review process, consistent with achieving the City's quality standards and preserving procedural safeguards. ■ Consider the role of special events in supporting the City's economy, including the establishment of another Poly Royal-like event. ■ Consider the role the Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly can play in supporting the City's tourist economy. kh\council 7-5 MEMORANDUM February 10, 1993 TO: Council Colleagues FROM: Peg Pinard, Mayor Q ' SUBJECT: Nominations to Economic Strategy Task Force As a follow-up to last nights meeting, attached are suggested membership categories for the Economic Strategy Task Force. In submitting names to me, it would help if you would note which sector you believe would be represented by your respective nominations. However, and although. having the proper "mix" of sectors on the Task Force is a desirable goal, it is perhaps moreimportant that we appoint the right individuals. The success of the Task Force will depend heavily upon the skills and abilities of the individuals, and their ability to work with one another toward a common goal. I ask that you keep these thoughts in mind as you develop your list of suggested members. In terms of timing, if nominations are returned to me by February 18th, then the Task Force can be appointed during the Council meeting of March 2. If, however Councilmembers need additional time, then the appointments can be made at the March 16th meeting - still in advance of the planned workshop. Please call if you have any questions or suggestions. ATTACHMENT: Membership Category Ideas C. CAO ACAO PP:bw 'I:Task ECONOMIC..STRATEGY TASK FORCE: MEM$ERSHIP OPTIONS.. Task Force membership:: should emphasize business expertise, but should also include other community representation. Outlined below are membership ideas based on the experience of other-cities, adapted to SLO. Representatives from: • Manufacturing ■ Agriculture ■ High Tech Industry ■ Building ■ Banking and Finance ■ Hotel, Restaurant ■ Retail • Education ■ Service Businesses ■ Environmental ■ Neighborhood • Conservation f7—.7 Mf 'NO AGENDA ' u ' DA]t ' /P " �3 ITEM # TO: Mayor Pinard Council members Rappa, Roalman, Romero, and Settle FROM: Lynn Bloc BIA Administrator DATE: March 16, 1993 RE: Economic Strategy Task Force Appointments The Business Improvement Association Board of Directors would like to request that Betsey Lyon, owner of Graham' s Art Store, and Tom Brown, President, Brown's Shoe Fit Company, be considered for appointment as alternates to the Economic Strategy Task Force-. As members of the BIA Board during the development of the Economic Workshop and City Council Goal Setting process, these downtown retailers have knowledge of the concerns and desires of the downtown business community. We feel that this information will be helpful to the Task Force. We would ask your consideration in appointing them as alternates to the Task Force. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions. COPEESTO: 1 ❑,�`Denotes Action ❑ FYI [R/Coundl ❑ CDD DIR �fJAO ❑ FIN.DIR. Lf ACAO ❑ FMECHIU IJP ATTORNEY ❑ FW DIR. (CLERK/MC-. ❑ POUCECK ❑ MGMT.TF1%1A 0 P.EG DIR. ❑ cREAD FME ❑ MILDIR RECEIVED MAR 1 6 1993 CITY CLERK SAN LUIS.013IS4PO,CA P.O.Bar 1402•San Lair Ok"•CA 97406.8051541-0286 C. 7. ECONOMIC-STRATEGY-TASK-FORCE (PI-NA_ARD =: I-23) Consideration of e"stablistiing an Economic 'Strategy Task F&ce, and appointing its membership: Report to be distributed when available..