HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/29/2009MINUTES
' SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2009 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members John Ashbaugh, Andrew Carter, Jan Howell Marx,
Vice Mayor Allen K. Settle and Mayor Dave Romero
City Staff
Present: Ken Hampian, City Manager, Jonathan Lowell, City Attorney, Shelly
Stanwyck, Assistant City Manager, and Elaina Cano, Interim City
Clerk, were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented
reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
STUDY SESSION
' 1. STRATEGIES TO REDUCE NEIGHBORHOOD NOISE AND PARTY
DISTURBANCES.
Police Chief Linden presented the staff report; following which she and Captain
Ian Parkinson responded to questions.
On behalf of President Warren Baker, Chip Visci, Cal Poly Administration,
expressed his concern with the irresponsible behavior by some Cal Poly students
and spoke in support of staffs report. Mr. Visci reiterated that Cal Poly
unequivocally believes that there must be clear and significant consequences for
misconduct off campus as well as on campus. In addition, the University Police
department will continue to collaborate with the City's Police department and will
continue to aggressively enforce the law in the adjacent neighborhoods. Mr. Visci
responded to Council questions and concerns.
The Council recessed at 9:08 p.m. and reconvened at 9:16 p.m. with all members
present.
Public Comment
Grace Dempsey, San Luis Obispo, spoke about her concerns regarding
' neighborhood disturbances.
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Meg Evans, San Luis Obispo, spoke in support of holding property owners
responsible for their tenants actions. However, Ms. Evans was not in favor of a I
curfew or expanding the enforcement area.
Kelly Griggs, ASI President, stated that as the ASI President she will not be taking
a position on this issue. Ms. Griggs spoke in favor of keeping a positive
relationship with SLOPD and requested that Cal Poly students have an
opportunity to participate in any changes that are proposed.
Naoma Wright, San Luis Obispo, spoke about her concerns regarding Cal Poly's
Week of Welcome (WOW).
Sam Young, Cal Poly student, spoke in support of WOW. Mr. Young also
discussed his concerns with staffs recommendation.
The following community members spoke in support of staffs recommendation:
Lang Leal, San Luis Obispo.
Ted Vergis, San Luis Obispo.
Eric Meyer, San Luis Obispo.
Bill Killian, San Luis Obispo.
John Sherry, San Luis Obispo.
Karen Hale, San Luis Obispo.
Frank Kassak, San Luis Obispo.
Elisabett.Abrahams, San Luis Obispo.
Brett Cross, Chair of Residents of Quality Neighborhoods.
Paula Carr, San Luis Obispo.
The following community members spoke in support of alternative solutions
pertaining to the issues addressed in the staff report:
Benjamin Peters, San Luis Obispo.
John Macy, Cal Poly student.
Adam Forsythe, San Luis Obispo.
David Kreitter, Cal Poly student.
Joseph Abrahams, San Luis Obispo.
Paul Brown, San Luis Obispo.
Gary Fowler, San Luis Obispo.
Andy Nowak, Cal Poly student.
Jesse Adamson, Cal Poly student,
Kathy Nelson, San Luis Obispo.
Closed Public Hearing
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Council discussion followed, during which staff responded to questions and
' Council Members commented on various components of the report and indicated
their support of it.
ACTION: By consensus Council agreed to: 1. Receive a report outlining various
strategies to reduce the occurrences of neighborhood disturbances created by
excessive noise and party activity. 2. Provide direction to staff regarding the
following strategies and programs: a. Noise ordinance modifications and
procedures. b. Unruly gathering ordinance. c. Nighttime curfew ordinance. d.
Strategic use of Safety Enhancement Zone Ordinance. e. Residential rental
property licensing options B, C and D. 3. Direct staff to return to Council
beginning in late January 2010 with any recommended ordinances and
procedural changes.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Romero
adjourned the meeting at 11:30 p.m,
Elaina Cano
Interim City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 11/03/09
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