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JOINT PRESENTATION BY THE PARTNERS
OF THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
(CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CAL POLY,
FOUNDATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER)
THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2000 - NOON
EMBASSY SUITES
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
City of San Luis Obispo
Council Members
Present: Council Members Jan Howell Marx, Dave Romero, Vice Mayor Ken
Schwartz, and Mayor Allen K. Settle
Absent: Council Member John Ewan
Staff:
John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City
Attorney; Diane Reynolds, City Clerk Secretary; Ken Hampian,
Assistant City Administrative Officer; Wendy George, Assistant.to
the City Administrative Officer; Bill Statler, Finance Director
FPAC Ron Regier, Wayne Lewis, Rosemary Maino, Jeanette Efird, Lyle
Meek, Jim Jamieson, Ben McAdams, Tom Brown, Yvon Douden,
Myra Heslop, Michael Morris, Wayne Longcrier, Cindy Webster,
Cal Poly Paul Zing, Harry Hellenbrand, Ed Naretto, Frank Lebens, AI Amaral
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
PRESENTATION
Dr. Paul Zing, Cal Poly, spoke regarding the "Essence of Community." He referred to the
dreams and the accomplishments of the Partners for the Center. The Center is a "surprise" to
visitors to SLO, and a source of wonder for the citizens.
City Administrative Officer Dunn, speaking on behalf of the Mayor, thanked Council Members
and the Partners for their ability to sustain the partnership, and to continue to provide
leadership for the PAC. He stated that it is time for the Partners to go beyond the celebration
of success, and face the financial reality.
Mike Morris, President of FPAC, compared the original costs of the Center to the increased
costs facing the Partners. He stated that the Foundation is considering a feasibility study for
fund raising.
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Ron Regier, Managing Director, referred to the PAC as a `fine musical instrument." The PAC
is in the final phase of fine- tuning operations because the variables are known through
experience with the building, equipment, systems, client groups, resources and staffing. He
spoke regarding the need for high level standards and readiness. In addition, he referred to
the Center's "success stories" such as the outreach program. He recapped the present and
future needs of the PAC.
City Administrative Officer Dunn stated that financial operations of the PAC have been bare
bones and that the Center is operating without a safety net. There is an extraordinary
dependency on the Partners. He explained that a high level of partner support will be needed
for the next few years, and that there is the long -term need for a large endowment campaign
to support the Center's operations.
Frank Lebens, Cal Poly, gave an overview of the PAC Operating Agreement provisions, the
current operations, an assessment of annual costs and funding needs, and a summary of the
10 -Year Financial Plan (on file in the City Clerk's Office).
Mayor Settle opened the meeting for comments.
Council Member Marx expressed concern that the new parking structure would have
financial problems that would have an impact on the PAC.
City Administrative Officer Dunn stated that the Partners will need to go back to the drawing
board; as yet there are no long -term answers to the funding questions. He urged two main
points: In the short term, the Partners will need to be financially responsible for the Center;
and, in the long term, funding from the endowment will be necessary to provide financial
support
Frank Lebens stated that there would need to be a greater contribution by Cal Poly.
Dr. Paul Zing recognized the good will, trust and commitment of the Partners.
City Attorney Jorgensen stated the need to examine and amend the operating agreement.
Wayne Longcrier. FPAC Board Member, stated that it would be better to address the
financial situation now so that it does not get even worse in the future.
Council Member Romero requested that operating improvements in the Financial Plan be
examined carefully, priorities checked and any excess eliminated.
Ron Regier stated that all needs were considered in the Financial Plan, that it is set up as
the worst -case scenario, and that the highest priority needs would have to be determined.
Vice Mayor Schwartz, referring to the staff report, expressed concern about change in the
proportional use of the Center by Cal Poly.
Mike Morris stated that there will be the return of estate planning style gifts around the 20-
year mark; the amount is approximately 2 million at this time. Also, Heritage Oaks Bank will
be paid off in 2006 resulting in an additional $200,000 revenue per year, assuming the ticket
surcharge is retained.
Council Member Marx stated that she is concerned that there be safeguards built into PAC
financial responsibility.
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Tom Brown stated that the financial troubles are not a surprise, that at the inception, the
1 foundation knew what it would face them in the future. The plan would need reviewing
from time to time.
Mayor Settle requested that attendees return to their respective organizations with the
updated status report and with the short and long term points made by CAO Dunn.
There being no further business to come before the Partners, Mayor Settle adjourned the _
meeting at 2:00 p.m. to Thursday, June 15, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. at Embassy Suites, San Luis
Obispo for the Joint City Councils Meeting.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 7/5100
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Diane Reynolds
City Clerk Secr
MINUTES
JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCILS OF
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2000 - 7:00 P.M.
EMBASSY SUITES
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was hosted by the City of San Luis Obispo. San Luis
Obispo Mayor Allen Settle presided over the proceedings and called the meeting to order at
7:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
SAN LUIS OBISPO
Present: Council Members Jan Howell Marx, Dave Romero, Vice Mayor Ken
Schwartz, and Mayor Allen K. Settle
Absent: Council Member John Ewan
MORRO BAY
Present: Council Members Bill Peirce, Dave Elliot, and Mayor Roger Anderson
Absent: Council Members Colby Crotzer, Janice Peters
1 GROVER BEACH
Present: Council Members Ron Arnoldson, Peter Keith, and Mayor Pro Tern Richard
Neufeld
Absent: Council Member Dee Santos and Mayor David Ekbom
ATASCADERO
Present: Council Members Wendy Scalise, George Luna, Jerry Clay, and Mayor Ray
Johnson
Absent: Council Member Mike Arrambide
PASO ROBLES
Present: Council Members Tom Baron, Frank Mecham, and Mayor Duane Picanco
Absent: Council Member Walt Macklin and Mayor Pro Tern Lee Swanson
PISMO BEACH
Present: Council Member Rudy Natoli, Mayor Pro Tern Marian, Mellow, and Mayor
John Brown
Absent: Council Members Mary Ann Reiss, Terry Henlin
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ARROYO GRANDE
Present: Council Members Tony Ferrara, Jim Dickens, Thomas R. Runels, Steve
Tolley, and Mayor Michael Lady
Absent: None
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
Present: Supervisors Harry Ovitt and Katcho Achadiian
Absent: Supervisors Michael Ryan, Shirley Bianchi, and Chairperson Peg Pinard
PUBLIC COMMENT
Richard D. Greek, County of San Luis Obispo Agricultural Commissioner, presented an
overview of the Olive Fruit Fly infestations in the County of San Luis Obispo and reported on
the measures the County is taking to monitor the pest and combat their spread.
STUDY SESSION
1. Educational Revenue Augmentation Funds (ERAF). (30 minutes)
San Luis Obispo Vice Mayor Ken Schwartz introduced Steven Woodside, County Counsel for
Sonoma County. Mr. Woodside addressed the issue of the pending lawsuit initiated to seek
reimbursement for lost ERAF funds and the role cities, counties and special districts play in
taking back ERAF funds. Discussion followed.
2. Reconsidering state property tax take- always of the early 90s: Exploring alternative
ways to allocate property taxes. Senate Bill 1982 (Alpert) tax reallocation. (30
minutes)
San Luis Obispo Vice Mayor Schwartz introduced Dwight Stenbakken, League of California
Cities Director of Legislation. Director Stenbakken provided a summary of current local
government reforms in the State of California. He stated that although the state surplus is
over $12,00,000 (and climbing), local government is still not receiving relief. He also noted
that recent polls indicate voters would be supportive of an increase in local sales tax but
not increases in vehicle registration or property taxes. He urged local governments to
organize and unite in seeking relief. Discussion followed.
San Luis Obispo Mayor Allen Settle called a break at 8:35 p.m. The meeting reconvened at
8:45 p.m.
3. Senate Bill 402— Binding Arbitration. (45 minutes)
San Luis Obispo Vice Mayor Ken Schwartz introduced Clancy Faria, President of the Peace
Officers Research Association of California (PORAC). Mr. Faria spoke in favor of Senate I
Bill 402. He stated that Senate Bill 402 includes all matters relating to employment
conditions and community relations and described how three -a member binding arbitration
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committee functions. Additionally he noted that the bill has a five -year sunset. Discussion
' followed.
San Luis Obispo Vice Mayor Schwartz introduced Rich TerBorch, Arroyo Grande Police
Chief, who spoke in opposition to Senate Bill 402. Chief TerBorch asserted that this law if
passed will be an unfunded mandate and recommended that the voters decide the issue of
binding arbitration. Discussion followed.
San Luis Obispo Vice Mayor Schwartz introduced Alan Davis, author of Senate Bill 402 who
spoke in favor of the bill. Mr. Davis pointed out that binding arbitration is not a new
concept and has been in effect by many cities since the late 1960's. He noted that most
large cities in northern California have binding arbitration as well as cities in Nevada,
Oregon and Hawaii. Discussion followed.
Public Comment
Jason Berg, President of the San Luis Obispo Police Staff Officers Association, and Tony
Perry, President of the San Luis Obispo County Deputy Sheriff's Association, spoke in favor
of Senate Bill 402.
4. Assembly Bill 2838 (Hertzberg) — Equalizing the development performance
standards between cities and counties. (30 minutes)
San Luis Obispo Vice Mayor Schwartz introduced Council Member Peter Herzog of the City
of Lake Forest. Lake Forest Council Member Herzog reported that Assembly Bill 2838
changes the structure of the Local Agency Formation Commissions ( LAFCO). If passed,
the bill shifts funding for LAFCO by assessing a percentage of the operational budget of
each city. The bill also shifts state - mandated county costs to cities. He urged each city to
carefully analyze this bill. Discussion followed.
San Luis Obispo Mayor Allen Settle announced that this meeting would be broadcast on local
television stations as follows:
Falcon Channel 6
Wednesday
June 28th
9:00 p.m.,
Friday
June 3e
9:00 P.M.
Wednesday
July 5'"
9:00 P.M.
Charter 6
Tuesday
June 27'
7:30 p.m.
Wednesday
June 2e
10:30 a.m.
Sunday
July 2nd
6:30 p.m.
There being no further business to come before the cities, San Luis Obispo Mayor Settle
adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m.
The City Council of San Luis Obispo adjourned to Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
Mary Kopec
Assistant City Clerk
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Thursday, June 15, 2000 - 7:00 p.m.
APPROVED BY SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY COUNCIL: 6120100
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