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Saturday, February 6, 1993 - 9:00 AM
recordation of the final map; Rob Rossi, subdivider.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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1:40 PM Council reconvened; all Council Members present.
D. PRIORITIZATION OF GOALS
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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
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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