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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/06/1993City Council Meeting Saturday, February 6, 1993 - 9:00 AM recordation of the final map; Rob Rossi, subdivider. Page 2 Moved by RapR@ /Settle to adopt Resolution No. 8119 amending the subdivision agreement to allow for an additional 90 days to submit the surety to guarantee the subdivision improvements; motion paw (5-0)- STUDY SESSION 1. BUDGET GOAL SETTING (File No. 233) A. GOAL SETTING APPROACH John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, reviewed the approach to reexamine City services and their delivery. B. ADVISORY BODY GOALS & PUBLIC COMMENT Council considered goal setting recommendations from the Council's Advisory Bodies and public. Dottie Connor. representing Citizens for Quality Neighborhoods, reviewed a statement submitted to Council regarding the organization and protection of neighborhoods, code enforcement efforts, and property protection. Suzanne Yost, representing a business coalition including the Chamber of Commerce, Business Improvement Association, SLO Property Owner's Association, Building Industry Association Coalition, COLAS, and reactors, expressed concern about the threatened economic decline and stated that the priority should be in retaining existing businesses. She invited the Council to attend a workshop of government and business leaders that would be presented shortly. Steve Barrish, also representing the Business Coalition, expressed concern that the manufacturing and industrial base was being eroded and recommended a economic program be established to facilitate growth and expansion. He urged the government to take a pro - active role in the diversification of the economy. George Schroff, San Luis Obispo, expressed concern regarding the Homeless Shelter. Bill Sutton, the Chaplain for the California Men's Colony and the Police Department, requested the enhancement of the staffing for the Police Department. Frank Devault encouraged Council to delay the purchase of office equipment and vehicles to retain police personnel. Barry Karleskint, Planning Commission Chair, reviewed the various elements of the General Plan in process and stated that they had evaluated their goals including the completion of the General Plan, application processing, creek processing, streamlining of zoning and subdivision regulations, and implementation of the Downtown Plan. He expressed concerns about the staff levels required to accomplish these tasks and urge completion of the reorganization process. Mike Underwood. Architectural Review Commission Chair, reviewed plans for the revision of the ARC Guidebook that would be used to streamline the process. Other goals would include implementation 1 City Council Meeting Page 3 Saturday, February 6, 1993 - 9:00 AM of the Downtown Design Plan, General Plan update, and to continue apro- active role in the development process. Lynn Block. Administrator of the Business Improvement Association, reviewed their goals, which included economic stability with a public private partnership, small business ownership and operation, safeguarding funding for revenue-generating programs such as the Promotional Coordinating Committee and Chamber of Commerce, partnerships with various entities to facilitate business retention and growth, the removal of commercial growth limitations in the General Plan, and to include the BIA in policy decisions in the downtown area. Marion Wolf. Human Relations Commission Chair, reviewed the Homeless Shelter and Grants- In-Aid programs and stated they had formed two subcommittees, one to conduct educational forums and one focused on human services. Pat! Brown. Promotional Coordinating Committee Chair, requested support for their allotment of the transient occupancy tax, sales taxes and business taxes to facilitate Grants -In-Aid and promotional activities that would bring revenue to San Luis Obispo. Paul Orton. Parks and Recreation Chair, reviewed their goals including maintenance of existing recreation programs, updating the Recreational Element, Laguna Lake Master Plan adoption, and restoration of Mitchell Park. 1 Ken Schwartz. Acting Chair of the Jack House Committee, spoke of their plans to implement programs that emphasized revenue generation and tourism promotion. To facilitate this, their goals Included. the maintenance of gardens at the current level, open houses and docent training at maximum levels, acquisition of property to the south for parking, and Chamber of Commerce promotion. Harry Watson, introduced James Forrer, Chair of the Mass Transportation Committee, stated they had experienced an increase of 50% in ridership and reviewed the importance of the mufti-modal transfer center. Their goals included bus replacements to meet ADA requirements and to obtain a washrack for the buses. Richard Marshall. Bicycle Committee Chair, stated their goal was to present a bike plan by 1995. Howard Brown. Tree Committee Chair, reviewed their goals of maintaining quality tree programs, improving tree health and growth and maintaining an educational program. Steve Nelson. Housing Authority Chair, stated their need for free land to make tow cost housing projects feasible and reviewed the various alternatives to fund projects, and encouraged streamlining of the development review process. Jonni Evlar, representing the Visitors Conference Bureau, stated promotional funding results in a double digit return on investment. Pat Veesa rt. representing the Sierra Club, requested the continuation of the Bicycle Committee and coordinator positions, suggested police patrols on bicycles, and suggested the mufti-modal center be placed at the Railroad Station rather than in the downtown area. Sandy Siegerson, representing ECOSLO, reviewed their programs including the installation of voice City Council Meeting Page 4 Saturday, February 6, 1993 - 9:00 AM mail, hazardous waste and recycling programs, and their work with the Chamber of Commerce and the Visitors Conference Bureau on ECO tourism. Dave Friend. 555 Ramona Drive, reveiwed his proposals submitted to eliminate the Architectural Review Commission, to streamline processes, and stated that businesses were leaving because of over -regulation. Kurt Kupper. 967 Osos, stated that the Environmental Center was working with the Chamber of Commerce. Their goals were to protect eco-systems including vistas, to promote participation of economic interest in the environmental process and support of the environmental center. Tim Girvin, representing the Employees' Association, requested the utilization of creative ideas and the use of reserves. Dale Stobridae, representing the Police-Association, stated the reduction in personnel would allow crime trends to flourish. Dan Wunsch, representing the Fire Fighters Association, stated that staffing reductions placed their services in jeopardy. 11:00 AM Mayor Pinard declared a recess. 11:20 AM Council reconvened; all Council Members present. C. IDENTIFICATION OF GOALS Ken Hamoian. Assistant City Administrative Officer, reviewed completed goals and major goals in progress, and major carry-over candidate goals. Council Member Roalmar+ reviewed his submission for candidate goals. Council Member Settle summarized his submission for candidate goals. Council Member Romero stated his goals included the Clty's fiscal health, streamlining development review, review the make -up and function of commissions, economic stability goals, General Plan update, cable TV, Fire Station No. 1, redefining paramedic services, and completion of the Performing Arts Center. Council Member Rauna asked that Council be open to change and put forth focused efforts to address the revenue shortfalls. The foremost concern should be the economic stability of the community, long -term water supply acquisition, the General Plan update and establishing a process to monitor and develop future amendments on an on -going basis, to proceed with annexations in the airport and Santa Margarita areas, cost effective programs including consolidation of newsletter activities, grant funding, and partnership processes. Mayor Pinard reviewed the Mayor's Work Program and the five work areas addressed in it, including goals for the economy, environment, safety, neighborhoods and open government. 12:05 PM Mayor Pinard declared a recess for lunch. 1 i 1 City Council Meeting Saturday, February 6, 1993 - 9:00 AM 1:40 PM Council reconvened; all Council Members present. D. PRIORITIZATION OF GOALS Page 5 John Dunn. City Administrative Officer, reviewed the criteria for major city goals, which included that the goal is agreed upon by all and is legitimate. He proposed a process whereby the goals had been placed by category onto flip charts and Council Members were requested to vote on each, attaching a value A, B, C, or D to each candidate goal. After discussion, the economic goals were deferred until later. Council proceeded to rank goals (see minutes of February 9, 1993 for resulting candidate goals). Discussion of goals rebating to utilities, transportation, safety and the economy were continued to February 9, 1993. 4:45 PM there being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Pinard adjourned the meeting to February 9, 1993 at 7:00 PM. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 4/13/93 lane R. G adwel City Clerk DRG:cm MINUTES STUDY SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1993 - 7:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBER - CITY HALL - 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Council Members Penny Rappa, Dave Romero, Allen K. Settle, Vice - Mayor Bill Roalman, and Mayor Peg Pinard Absent: None City Staff Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Diane Gladwell, City Clerk; Wayne Peterson, Acting Public Works Director; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, Bill Statler, Finance Director, Ann Slate, Personnel Director, Jim Gardiner; Police Chief; John Moss, Acting Utilities Director; Deb Hossii, Administrative Analyst