Emily Francis
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- Meetings spoken in
- 20
- Total speaking time
- 3:36:04
- Avg per meeting
- 10:48
- Segments
- 2172
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Top issues during term (20)
Winter storm preparation funding
$1.1 million from reserves plus an expected $1.34 million state grant, with up to $500,000 in transfer authority.
FY 2027-29 Financial Plan development
Could shape how the city allocates grant and DEI funding in the 2027-29 budget cycle.
FY 2026-28 Tourism Marketing & Business Plan
About $1 million in city budget cuts are on the table, with some shared tourism costs possibly shifting to TBID funds.
Record Transient Occupancy Tax and TBID Renewal
TOT is up about 5% year to date; TBID approved up to $400,000 in summer media spend.
Rental Registry Advocacy
Potential new business license revenue if thousands of unlicensed units come into compliance.
County ambulance services contract and the Paso Robles alliance bid
Startup costs for participating cities could reach into the millions (Morro Bay was quoted $850,000), though the city's commitment is not final and off-ramps remain.
Affordable housing programs overview
Federal funding shortfalls mean voucher subsidies may not stretch to cover rising rents, potentially limiting housing help for lowest-income residents.
Righetti Community Park Construction
Staff are seeking appropriations for a temporary parking area and bridge to bridge the gap until later phases.
2027-28 CDBG Funding Recommendations
About $450,000 in annual federal CDBG funding will flow based on these priorities.
Grand Avenue Paving Project
About $1.2 million of the mostly-maintenance project budget is earmarked for complete streets betterments, and tougher barriers would cost more.
Unruly Gathering Ordinance Update
Costs of the police response and allied agency support haven't been totaled yet; cost-sharing figures will be released later.
Community Bikeshare Program
Designed to cost the city nothing — riders pay per session or via monthly passes.
Emerson Park renovation timeline
The project is grant-funded with city matching funds already set aside.
Homelessness Response Strategic Plan Update
Does not obligate new spending, but strengthens the region's case for state and federal grants — critical as HAP funding is halved and HUD changes could cost the county $652,000 in supportive housing funds.
State housing mandates vs. historic preservation
Laguna Lake Golf Course Decline and Bridge Project
The general fund subsidizes roughly 55% of golf course costs; pro shop repair is estimated at about $250,000 general fund plus insurance.
Vision Zero Action Plan
These are five-to-ten-year, multi-million-dollar efforts; near-term money covers mostly feasibility studies, not construction.
Concerts in the Plaza July 3 Block Party funding
TBID put in $30,000; the city is checking whether economic development or PCC dollars can chip in.
Pilot Community Center Proposal
No dollars committed yet — the goal is positioning the city to grab funding or space if it appears.
Tree removal for commercial expansion at 1146 Farmhouse Lane
Decisions during term (420)
Recorded while Francis was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of October 7, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Approval of October 7, 2026 Meeting Minutes
2027-28 CDBG Funding Recommendations
2027-29 HRC Financial Goals
Approval of August 24, 2026 Committee Minutes
Mills Act contract — 207 Broad Street (Gary Cully House and John Wilshusen Patio)
Mills Act contract — 771 Toro Street (Alma Giovanotti Bungalow)
Appointment of legislative platform subcommittee (item 4.c)
Approval of September 28, 2026 Tree Committee Minutes
Draft Resolution for 355 N. Chorro St (APPL-0671-2026, TREE-0389-2026)
Recommend approval of five tree removals at 1146 Farmhouse Lane (TREE-0686-2026)
Los Verdes Park II tree removal appeal (APPL-0644-2026, TREE-0223-2026) — appeal upheld in part
Consent Agenda Items 6a-6k
Tourism Business Improvement District FY 2026-27 assessment
Motion to agendize council subcommittee on SB 1283 / Santa Margarita Lake
WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES
MINUTES REVIEW - OCTOBER 6, 2026 COUNCIL MINUTES
CONSIDERATION OF 2027-28 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDING PRIORITIES
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PLANNING, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
APPROPRIATION OF CUPA AND ISA FUNDS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS FOR EXPENDITURES DIRECTLY RELATED TO THEIR ACTIVITIES
Voting record (102)
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Consent Agenda Items 6a-6k
Tourism Business Improvement District FY 2026-27 assessment
Motion to agendize council subcommittee on SB 1283 / Santa Margarita Lake
To approve Consent Calendar Items 6a to 6l.
1. As recommended by the Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) Board, receive and approve the TBID Board’s annual report for FY 2025-26; and 2. Adopt Resolution No. 11691 (2026 Series) entitled
Approve Consent Calendar Items 6a to 6l
TBID Annual Report and Resolution of Intention to Continue the TBID
Motion to Direct Staff to Update the Unruly Gathering Ordinance
Consent Calendar Items 6a–6h
To approve Consent Calendar Items 6a to 6h, including the amendment to the Resolution presented in the staff agenda correspondence.
1. Conduct a public hearing under the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (“TEFRA”) of 1982 and pursuant to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”); and 2. Adopt Resolu
Adopt Resolution No. 11687 (2026 Series) approving amendments to the Council Policies and Procedures Chapter 5 Council/Staff Relationship and Chapter 7 – Confidentiality with the changes in the staff
TEFRA Hearing — Sendero Apartments Revenue Bonds (Item 7.a)
Amendments to Council Policies and Procedures, Chapters 5 and 7 (Item 7.b)
To approve Consent Calendar Items 6a to 6g.
Consent Calendar Items 6.a–6.g
Adopt Resolution No. 11677 (2026 Series) entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, Supporting the Nomination of Eligible Census Tracts Within the City for
1. Adopt Resolution No. 11678 (2026 Series) titled “Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, in Connection with the Refunding of the 2015 Nacimiento Water Project Rev
Introduce Ordinance No. 1759 (2026 Series) entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, Amending Chapter 5.44, Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization Ordinance,
To approve Consent Calendar Items 6a to 6f.
Consent Agenda Items 6a–6f
Resolution 11677 — Opportunity Zone 2.0 census tract nominations (Item 6g)
Resolution 11678 — Nacimiento Water Project 2026 refunding bonds (Item 7a)
Introduction of Ordinance No. 1759 — Mobile home park rent stabilization amendments (Item 7b)
To approve Consent Calendar Items 5a to 5h.
2. To receive and file the Final Value Analysis, Draft Bridge Type Selection and Wall Type Selection Reports which provides the technical basis for the Supplemental Project Report and final design dev
6. To direct staff to evaluate a future Class I shared-use path along Elks Lane during the next update to the City's Active Transportation Plan and, where feasible, acquire the necessary right-of-way
1. To introduce Ordinance No. 1758 (2026 Series) entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, amending Section 13.12.040 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Cod
10. To adopt Resolution No. 11674 (2026 Series) entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, Authorizing Submittal of Grant Applications for the Prado Road I
Introduce Ordinance No. 1758 — Underground Utility District 17 (Prado Interchange)
To approve Consent Calendar Items 6a to 6k.
Consent Agenda Items 6a–6k
Consent Calendar Items 6a-6h
Amendment to Management Compensation Resolution for Department Head Employment Contracts (Item 6i, Resolution No. 11661)
South Street and King Court Crossing Project Modification — Full Traffic Signal (Item 7d, Specification No. 2001059)
Signal gives shorter stops for bikes and strong safety features for children.
Adopt the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (Item 7a, Resolution No. 11662)
Adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (Item 7b, Resolutions No. 11663 and 11664)
Annual Update on the DEI Strategic Plan Implementation (Item 7c)
To approve Consent Calendar Items 5a to 5k.
Consent Calendar Items 5a–5k
Recused from Item 5j due to owning property near the project
Adoption of the FY 2026-27 Budget Supplement (Item 6.a)
Advisory body compensation feasibility (Item 6.b)
Approval of February 19, 2026 Investment Oversight Committee minutes
Quarterly investment report — receive and confirm investment policy compliance
To approve Consent Calendar Items 5a to 5j.
Adopt Resolution No. 11651 (2026 Series) entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, denying an appeal and upholding the Planning Commission’s decision to rev
1. To adopt Resolution No. 11652 (2026 Series) entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving the 2026 City of San Luis Obispo Vision Zero Action Pla
Consent Calendar (Items 5.a–5.j)
Recused from Item 5.e Recommendation 2 due to owning property near Broad Street
Denial of appeal — fraternity CUP revocation at 280 California Blvd
Reissuing a CUP now would forgo the opportunity to include the organization in broader reform