Meeting Information

The Promotional Coordinating Committee (PCC) meets in-person the second Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. For more information, contact staff liaison Jacqui Clark-Charlesworth at (805) 781-7261 or email jclark@slocity.org.

PCC Agenda Packets can be accessed at the same location as City Council agendas. This change has been made to further accessibility and transparency. Please refer to the Public Meeting Agendas web page for further information.

Agendas for regular meetings must be posted at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. (Note: Meeting materials prior to May 10, 2023 may be found in our Records Archive for the Promotional Coordinating Committee.

Purpose, Membership and Terms

The PCC advises the Council in working to improve the quality of life for all City residents and visitors. The committee recommends internal projects to help promote the City as a regional trade, recreation, and tourist center consistent with community goals. The PCC works collaboratively with the City’s Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) to ensure a unique San Luis Obispo experience for residents and visitors. Annually, the PCC advises Council on city grants to support the promotion of local cultural groups and activities.

The PCC consist of seven members. Six of the members must be residents and registered voters of the City. The other member is a representative of the TBID, who is exempt from the residency requirements. The Council usually seeks applicants with experience in some aspect of promotion, advertising, tourism, or in community cultural activities. Members are appointed to a four year-term and are eligible for re-appointment for an additional four years. The roster of current members, date of appointment, and date of term expiration can be reviewed on the City's Local Appointment List.

Funding for the PCC’s community promotion programs come through the City's General Fund. Promotional activities include the following:

• Annual Cultural Grants Program which provides grants-in-aid to qualified non-profit organizations for the promotion of events and activities.
• Increase awareness via public relations efforts for the City of San Luis Obispo targeting its residents and visitors.
• Beautification projects enhancing the City’s positive public image.
• Events Promotion Outreach Services through the Visit San Luis Obispo brand and application to create awareness and provide information on events and activities happening in San Luis Obispo.

How can I express my opinion on an upcoming agenda item?

Public Comment for items within the purview of the Advisory Body can be submitted in the following ways:

During the meeting: Must be present in the Council Hearing Room. All interested persons are invited to attend Advisory Body meetings to express their views verbally. To speak at the meeting, provide a speaker slip to the Clerk in advance, up to and including when public comment is opened for the item. Public Comment for items not on the agenda are taken at the beginning of the meeting. Note: Municipal Advocates must disclose themselves as such and identify the party(ies) represented per SLOMC Sec. 2.64.070. 

Written Communication: All interested persons are invited to submit advance written communications to the Advisory Body via email (advisorybodies@slocity.org) to express their opinions on an agenda item, or an item not on the agenda but within the purview of the body. Citizens are encouraged to present written comments (including email) no later than 3-hours in advance of the meeting time/day. This provides the Advisory Body members with a greater opportunity to review and consider issues and/or concerns expressed prior to the meeting. All emails and letters will be archived in the public record (Agenda Correspondence) for the meeting and distributed to Advisory Body members, however, submissions after 3-hours in advance deadline may not be archived/distributed until the following day. Emails and letters will not be read aloud during the meeting.

Verbal Comment (received no later than 3-hours in advance of the meeting time/day): To leave a verbal comment for the Advisory Body in advance of the meeting, call (805) 781-7164 to leave a voicemail. State and spell your name, reference the agenda item number that you are calling about, and leave your comment. Voicemails are limited to 3 minutes. All voicemails will be forwarded to the Advisory Body members and saved as Agenda Correspondence. Voicemails will not be played during the meeting.

Video Comment (received no later than 3-hours in advance of the meeting time/day): Limited to 3 minutes, email your mp4 video to advisorybodies@slocity.org or drop off a USB containing the video to the City Clerk’s Office at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Videos will be forwarded to the Advisory Body members and saved as Agenda Correspondence. Videos will not be played during the meeting.

If you need assistance, please contact the City Clerk’s office at cityclerk@slocity.org or (805) 781-7114.

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