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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM REVIEW FORM |
4.A.
San Luis Economic Development Commission Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 10/01/2025
- Department Head:
- Armando Esparza
- Submitted By:
- Yigal Duarte, Economic Development Assistant, Economic Development
ITEM:
Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding the Designing Local’s “El Corazon de San Luis” Historic Preservation and Public Art Plan. (Armando Esparza, Director of Economic Development and Designing Local).
SUMMARY:
BACKGROUND:
On January 29, 2025, the San Luis Economic Development Commission (SLEDC) discussed the establishment of a Historic, Cultural, and Heritage-Based Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee to guide local efforts around historic preservation and cultural development. On March 26, 2025, the San Luis City Council approved the creation of this Ad Hoc Committee.
DISCUSSION:
The Draft Historic Preservation and Public Art Plan has been completed and provided to the City of San Luis. The plan outlines strategies to preserve the city’s historic and cultural assets, enhance community identity, and integrate public art as a driver of economic development and tourism. Input from the Commission is requested to ensure the plan reflects community priorities and supports long-term economic development goals.
PUBLIC INPUT:
Members of the public present are invited to provide comments and feedback on the draft plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
That the Commission review and discuss the findings of the Draft Historic Preservation and Public Art Plan, consider public input, and provide a recommendation to the San Luis City Council for adoption.
On January 29, 2025, the San Luis Economic Development Commission (SLEDC) discussed the establishment of a Historic, Cultural, and Heritage-Based Economic Development Ad Hoc Committee to guide local efforts around historic preservation and cultural development. On March 26, 2025, the San Luis City Council approved the creation of this Ad Hoc Committee.
DISCUSSION:
The Draft Historic Preservation and Public Art Plan has been completed and provided to the City of San Luis. The plan outlines strategies to preserve the city’s historic and cultural assets, enhance community identity, and integrate public art as a driver of economic development and tourism. Input from the Commission is requested to ensure the plan reflects community priorities and supports long-term economic development goals.
PUBLIC INPUT:
Members of the public present are invited to provide comments and feedback on the draft plan.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
That the Commission review and discuss the findings of the Draft Historic Preservation and Public Art Plan, consider public input, and provide a recommendation to the San Luis City Council for adoption.
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE TO RECOMMEND THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND PUBLIC ART PLAN FOR CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION AND APPROVAL, AFTER COMMISSION AND STAFF UPDATES ARE INCORPORATED.