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` TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8,1983
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAMPLE BALLOT AND VOTING INSTRUCTIONS
• CANDIDATES' STATEMENTS (if applicable to your ballot)
• MEASURES, ANALYSES AND ARGUMENTS (if applicable to your ballot)
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HOW TO VOTE YOUR BALLOT CARDS
STEP 1
Vote only one ballot card at a time. Slip
ballot all the way into tray UNDER clear
plastic cover from left side of machine.
STEP 2
Move the chrome punch lever with its
red plastic pointer to the right of the
candidate or measure of your choice and
completely depress the lever which will
punch out the cross +. Repeat the
process until you have voted for all
candidates or measures of your choice.
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STEP 3
After you have completed voting, return °uloi
the chrome punch lever to the top po-
sition. Place your ballot cards with the
stubs at the top, in the ballot envelope
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INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS: VOTE ONLY ONE BALLOT CARD AT A TIME
SLIP BALLOT CARD ALL THE WAY INTO TRAY, UNDER CLEAF
PLASTIC COVER FROM LEFT SIDE OF MACHINE.
To vote for a candidate whose name appears on the ballot, PUNCH OUT
THE CROSS (+) in the voting square to the right of the candidate's name.
Where two or more candidates for the same office are to be elected,
PUNCH OUT THE CROSS (+) after the names of all candidates for the
office for whom you desire to vote, not to exceed, however, the number
of candidates to be elected.
To vote for a qualified WRITE-IN candidate, write the person's name in
the blank space provided for that purpose following the names of other
candidates for the same office and PUNCH OUT THE CROSS (+) in the
voting square to the right of the name you have written in, or your vote
will not be counted.
To vote on any measure, PUNCH OUT THE CROSS (+) in the voting
square atter the word, "YES" or after the word "NO".
All distinguishing marks or erasures are forbidden and make the ballot
void.
If you wrongly punch, tear or deface any portion of your ballot cards,
replace the cards in the Ballat Envelope, return it to the Precinct Board
Member and obtain another set.
MAKE SURE YOU VOTE BOTH SIDES OF YOUR BALLOT CARDS.
AFTER YOU HAVE COMPLETED VOTING, place your ballot cards in the
Bal(ot'Envelope with the numbered STUBS AT THE TOP. Hand envelope.
to the Precinct Board, Member, who shall, in the presence of the voter,
remove the numbered.stubs,-hand same to voter and deposit the voted
ballot in the ballot box.
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PLASTIC COVER FROM LEFT SIDE OF MACHINE.
To vote for a candidate whose name appears on the ballot, PUNCH OUT
THE CROSS (+) in the voting square to the right of the candidate's name.
Where two or more candidates for the same office are to be elected,
PUNCH OUT THE CROSS (+) after the names of all candidates for the
office for whom you desire to vote, not to exceed, however, the number
of candidates to be elected.
To vote for a qualified WRITE-IN candidate, write the person's name in
the blank space provided for that purpose following the names of other
candidates for the same office and PUNCH OUT THE CROSS (+) in the
voting square to the right of the name you have written in, or your vote
will not be counted.
To vote on any measure, PUNCH OUT THE CROSS (+) in the voting
square atter the word, "YES" or after the word "NO".
All distinguishing marks or erasures are forbidden and make the ballot
void.
If you wrongly punch, tear or deface any portion of your ballot cards,
replace the cards in the Ballat Envelope, return it to the Precinct Board
Member and obtain another set.
MAKE SURE YOU VOTE BOTH SIDES OF YOUR BALLOT CARDS.
AFTER YOU HAVE COMPLETED VOTING, place your ballot cards in the
Bal(ot'Envelope with the numbered STUBS AT THE TOP. Hand envelope.
to the Precinct Board, Member, who shall, in the presence of the voter,
remove the numbered.stubs,-hand same to voter and deposit the voted
ballot in the ballot box.
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The following pages contain
CANDIDATES' STATEMENTS
together with
BALLOT MEASURES, ANALYSES
AND ARGUMENTS
(whichever is applicable to your ballot)
This pamphlet may not contain a complete list of candidates. A
complete list of candidates appears on the Sample Ballot. Each
candidate's statement in this pamphlet is volunteered by the
candidate and is printed at the expense of the candidate unless
otherwise determined by the governing body.
ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT OF OR IN OPPOSITION TO THE
PROPOSED LAWS ARE THE OPINIONS OF THE AUTHORS
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STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOB --
1
MEMBER, BOARD OF EDUCATION, TRUSTEE AREA NO. 3"
San Luis Obispo Cwn
DON M. MORRIS AGE: 53
Occapatian: Professor, Higher Education
Edecatim and Quffmafiaas: I have been a resident of San Luis Obispo since 1950,
except while attending the University of Califomia-Las Angeles where I earned my
Doctoral Degree. I was also the Principal of the 6.000 student Simi Valley Adult School
and then an Administrator at Moorpark College. I also became a Navy officer and pilot
In 1969 1 accepted administrative responsibility of Extended Education at California
Polytechnic State University.
I am now a Professor at Cal Poly.
I married Jean Maughmer of San Luis Obispo. We have three children, Karen, Cliff and
Sharon, who have graduated from San Luis Obispo public schools and Cuesta College
and attended Cal Poly.
In Simi Valley I was elected President of the Parks -Recreation District I served as
President of the Cuesta College Boosters and the San Luis Obispo Chapter of Phi Delta
Kappa Other responsibilities included the Board of Directors of the San Luis Obispo and
Simi Valley Rotary Clubs, the San Luis Obispo YMCA, and the Cal Poly Alumni Asso-
ciation and Staff Club.
Because of my background as a teacher at Morro Bay High School, a Principal of
Adult Education and a teacher and director of higher education programs at Moorpark,
University of California -Santa Barbara and Cal Poly, I feel well qualified to serve.
sl Don M. Moms
40-1
STATEMENT OF CAROL' FOR
GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER, TRUSTEE AREA NO. 1
San Luis Coastal Unified School District
WILLIAM N. MC KENZIE AGE: 44
ouupaf'mo: Attorney at Law
Education end Qmff= im I am married and have two children, both of whom attend
District schools. My wife, Dorothy, teaches mathematics at Morro Bay High. I have
lived in San Luis Obispo since 1973. 1 have a B.A. degree in mathematics and eco-
nomics and a Law degree from California Western University. From 1968 to 1971, 1
was an attorney for the University of California, and have practiced law in San Luis
Obispo since 1973. 1 served in the U.S. Navy and retired as a. Lieutenant Commander.
It is even more important now because of declining budgets, to retain and strengthen
those programs that are necessary to insure quality education of our children. I agree
with recent state legislation that strengthens academic requirements for students. More
emphasis should be placed upon teaching our students reading and writing skills. A
student who reads well has a lifetime skill that goes beyond knowledge of any specific
subject A student who learns to write clear and concise english also learns to think
clearly.
The most important element in the education of our children is the classroom teacher.
The District must ensure that we recruit and retain the best qualified teachers avail-
able.
si William H. McKenzie
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40-3
STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FfJt,
MAYOR
City of San Luis Obispo
MELANIE C. BILLIG AGE: 40
Occupation: Mayor
Education and Qualifications: I am a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley,
with a Master's Degree from San Francisco State University; have taught high school
history and government; am currently Mayor of the City; Chairperson of the Whale
Rock Commission; former President of the Area Council of Governments, comprised of
representatives from each city and the Board of Supervisors; former San Luis Obispo
City Council Member and Planning Commissioner; and former member of the Board of
Directors of the League of Women Voters.
My experiences and civic service above have demonstrated my leadership and ad-
ministrative abilities, and qualify me to continue as your Mayor.
Some of the particular priority projects that I have promoted as Mayor are the: Hillside
Planning Program; Laguna Lake Management Plan; Downtown Revitalization and
Beautification; Architectural and Historical Preservation Policies; Rent Stabilization and
long-term leases for mobilehome owners; Energy Conservation Element; Growth
Management Program; and "Austria Salutes California" events.
I have served all the citizens full time for the past six years encouraging their partici-
pation, listening and responding to their views. I pledge to maintain this same openness
and responsiveness to San Luis Obispo citizens.
st Melanie C. Billig
STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
City of San Luis Obispo
HAROLD E. PILLOW AGE: 60
Ocuopidion: Retired builder
Education and Qualifications: Having lived and worked in San Luis Obispo since 1949
qual'dies me, I believe, to be a member of the City Council. From 1949 to 1954 1 at-
tended Cal Poly and graduated with a degree in Architectural Engineering. I was em-
ployed by the Division of Highways from 1955 to 1959 as a Right of Way Agent which
entailed the relocation of buildings and utilities and purchasing property needed for
freeway construction.
I left that job and worked from 1959 to 1961 as a self-employed building contractor. In
1961 1 went to work at the Calitomia Mens' Colony on the night shift and continued
my construction business during the day. I did this for seventeen years and retired
from the Mens' Colony in 1978. 1 retired from building when I completed a duplex on
Broad Street in 1981. I've been married for thirty-one years and have five grown chil-
dren.
sl Harold E. Pillow
40-6
STATE4. ( OF CANDIDATE FOR
MA TOR
City of San Luis Obispo
RONALD 0. BEABCE AGE: 29
Occapatiaa: Businessman
Education and Qualificatians: San Luis Obispo is my home town. I attended San Luis
High, Cuesta College, and Cal Poly. In 1975, 1 married a native, Leslie Wiech, and now
have a six month old son, Robert
Robert is the great, great, grandson of an 1880's Higuera St. blacksmith, an original
downtown businessman.
I was baptized, and marded in St. Stephen's Church.
My ten years business experience through Icarian Glassworks started through down-
town merchants. We now sell throughout the country.
Knowing our city was unique, in 1978 1 got involved by serving on the County's Citi-
zens Transportation Advisory Committee and forming my own group.
Several years were spent trying to prevent L.A. style problems by promoting buses,
ridesharing, and others, but found we were counteracted by the city's apparent over-
emphasis on subsidizing the automobile.
This became centered around the parking garage.
While studying the downtown issues, I have had a close look at citywide issues, includ-
ing increased taxes, such as the bed tax proposal, the downtown assessment district,
and the doubling and tripling of meter rates last year; overregulation of small busi-
nesses; overemphasis on expensive consultants; and the poor planning resulting in
increased sprawl with a decrease in residential units.
sl Ronald D. Bearce
STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
City of San Luis Obispo
ROBERT E. GRIFFIN AGE 42
Occupation Public Administration
Education and Qualificatiaas:
I. Relevant Professional Experience.
Ten years of management and finance service for City of Santa Fe Springs, Gar-
dena and Downey.
Seven years of administrative service as Assistant to the Executive Director, Cal
Poly Foundation.
II. Education
BS degree in Public Administration from USC
JD degree in Law from Western State University, College of Law
III. Family
Married, two children. I have lived in San Luis Obispo for over seven years.
IV. Military Service
Former Marine Corps Captain and Vietnam Veteran
V. Community Involvement in San Luis Obispo
Active in major land -use, environmental, human service and open government
issues in the community over the past seven years.
s/ Robert E. Griffin
STATEMENT OF CANONAA FOR
ATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
City of San Luis Obispo
City of San Luis Obispo
MARK A. BAILEY
GLENNADEANE W. DOVEY AGE: 56
Occupation: Certified Public Accountant
Occupation: City Councilmember
Education and Quardiicatiana: Presently, I am a Certified Public Accountant practicing.in
Education and Qualifications: I have served full time as a Councilmember, have no affilia-
San Luis Obispo. My education includes degrees from both Cal Poly and Cuesta Col-
tions which could result in a conflict of interest and have fulfilled my promises to
lege. Prior to college, I served as an infantry officer in Vietnam. I have also been a
encourage greater participation of citizens in government and to be a responsive,
member of the Board of Directors of the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce.
responsible representative of the citizens of San Luis Obispo.
My priorities as a candidate are for the City to: achieve economic stability and inde•
Education: B.A., University of Southern California, Social Studies Division
pendence with respect to state and federal funding; assure the aesthetic preservation
Professional growth courses at UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, Cuesta College
of our unique natural resources through proper planning; enhance the quality of life of
Professional Experience: Over 30 years in medical office management.
the citizens by supplying a high quality level of services; protect the lives, livelihood
Instructor in medical assisting at Cuesta College after having been instrumental in
and property of the citizens: promote the general welfare of the citizenry; and plan now
establishment of that vocational program.
for the needs of future generations.
The responsibility of ensuring affordable housing, adequate transportation, economic
Affiliations: Obispo Beautiful Association - Charter member.
Cuesta College -General Advisory Committee and Community Services Advisory
viability, and proper utilization of our resources are areas which I am uniquely qualified
Council, current member.
to address because of my education and background in finance, and my experience as
League of Women Voters -Charter member, Ventura County; Past President,
a Planning Commissioner.
current member, San Luis Obispo.
American Association of University Women - Life member; Charter President.
sl M Bailey
Oxnard Branch.
City Council service: Representative to County/Cities Area Planning/Coordinating
Council.
Liaison to city advisory bodies for Human Relations, Promotion and Mass Trans-
portation.
Involved with General Plan Elements for Circulation and Parks & Recreation.
Worked on programs for Hillside Planning, Flood Management, Parking and Growth
Management.
Specifically involved in revision of Tree Ordinance, production of Advisory Body
Handbook and development of Cultural Heritage Committee.
sl GlennaDeane W. Dovey
STATEMENT OF CANDIDATE FOR
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
City of San Luis Omspo
SCOTT ROSENSTEEL AGE: 27
Occupation: Insulation/Weatherization Businessman
Education and Qualificati=., I was born November 4, 1955 in Madison, Wisconsin. When
I was three my family moved to southern California I lived with my father, mother and
two sisters until my work transferred me to the central coast area in 1975. 1 have lived
in this area for the last 8 years and have lived in San Luis Obispo for 5 years.
I work for an insulation and weatherization company. Over the last 6 years my work
has allowed me the opportunity to deal with hundreds of local home owners, renters,
building contractors, and government public works projects.
I attend the Vineyard Christian Fellowship here in San Luis Obispo. My hobbies are
jogging and karate.
Recently I was the chairman of the "Coalition for Parking Alternatives" petition initia-
tive to put the proposed parking structure on this November's ballot
S/ Scott Rosensteel
40-7
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MEASURE A
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING DOWNTOWN
PARKING STRUCTURE
Be it ordained by the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. The
City hereby approves the proposed parking structure with commercial facili-
ties as set forth, within City Plan No. H23X with the understanding that said
structure will be entirely financed by parking revenue bonds and other park-
ing revenues.
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS BY CITY ATTORNEY
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MEASURE A
The city council has placed Measure "A" on the ballot for a binding vote
by the People of whether or not the presently proposed parking structure
(City Plan # H23X) should be built by the City.
A "Yes" vote authorizes the City to build the parking structure if the city
council approves final building plans and financing arrangements.
A "No" vote would be a binding vote against construction of the parking
structure as now proposed.
The measure has no effect on existing law.
Approval of the measure will have no direct financial impact upon the
City's general funds. Payment of all construction and operational costs is to
be made solely from the City's parking fees and the lease revenues from
incidental commercial facilities in the parking structure itself.
sl Arthur J. Shaw, Jr.
40-51
ARGUMENI--m FAVOR OF MEASURE A
San Luis Obispo has a critical parking problem. A "yes" vote will mean
the construction of a badly needed downtown parking garage to help solve
that problem. Extensive studies by professional parking consultants show
that there is a deficiency of 400 spaces in the downtown area. The problem
is sure to get worse unless some positive action is taken NOW!
The proposed four -level garage will be built on land mostly owned by the
city and presently being used as a surface parking lot. Only 2 downtown
businesses will be displaced, both of which will be relocated as part of this
project. The garage will increase offstreet public parking in the downtown
area by' approximately 50 per cent. In addition, the structure will provide a
small amount of retail store space and a 5 -screen theater.
It is very important to note that THE PROJECT WILL PAY FOR .ITSELF!
Relocation costs for the 2 displaced businesses, construction and financing
costs, as well as operations and maintenance costs will be repaid solely with
funds generated by user fees, parking -meter revenues, rents from the com-
mercial facilities and the theater. NO GENERAL FUND TAX MONIES WILL
BE. USED.
The garage is the result of years of careful planning by numerous civic
organizations and interested citizens. Similar projects, which could have been
built for much less than they would cost today, have been proposed in the
past. The cost of construction and availability of money are both favorable
to move forward with this project NOW! That may not be the case in the
future.
Vote "YES" on Measure A for a quality project that is badly needed and
affordable.
sl Jack G. Whitehouse, Chairman,
BIA
sl John French, Cuesta Valley
Properties
sl Ross Humphrey, Riley's Department
Stores
sl Fred Johnson, Johnson's For Children
sl Richard Westrope, San Luis Camera
REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE A
The garage proponents' arguments contain inaccurate statements.
They state that this project will "help solve" a critical parking problem
.'now" by increasing "off street public parking ... by approximately 50%."
This "affordable" project will "pay for itself."
According to city studies, the 654 existing off street public parking spaces
account for only 15% of the total "downtown parking. The 250 spaces netted
from the project, according to the city, will mean a gain of only 5.9% overall,
or a 4.1% gain after the two lots are sold off.
The cost per space gained will be from $32,000 to $64,000!
While alternatives could be implemented now, the city must spend six
months to build the new Chinese restaurant, then take 21 112 months, ac-
cording to consultants, to build the huge garage, putting completion into
1986, hardly solving the problem "now".
When the dust has settled, the downtown will have gained 4.i% more
spaces and be saddled with a 20 year $8()0,000 annual bill to be paid off
through theatre tickets and meters.
Worse .yet, the project could be the first step in a major yet -undisclosed
downtown redevelopment plan: the city council has already approved an
assessment district to purchase property for a possible second garage at
Marsh and Nipomo streets.
The city could sell properties purchased for their project, start double -
decking lots at far less the cost, and either begin removing meters or use
the surplus revenue for alternatives to the garage.
The alternative solutions can be implemented now!
s1 Ron Bearce, Chairman, Coalition
for Parking Alternatives
sl Ayris Akman, Business Association
of San Luis Obispo
sl Alan Bond, Former City Council
Member
ARGUMENT AGAINST ftnualRE A
As the City's own figures show, the garage will do little to solve the
downtown parking problem.
The City budgeted garage is not 441 spaces, but 402 spaces. The net
gain is only 243, and the project costs so much that two existing lots with
72 spaces must be sold for income, leaving a net of less than 175 spaces.
The price we will pay is estimated at $779,800 for 20 years, plus
$700,000 in taxes for property purchases, or over $16,000,000, without cost
overruns.
To move Shanghai Low 40 feet across the street to the spot it occupied
33 years ago before being moved out for parking will cost over $1 million,
with construction, interest, and other costs.
"User fees" will not pay for the structure. It will cost nearly $500,000
more per year than it takes in.
The loss will be made up by downtown shoppers for 20 years through the
hated meters, along with income from the lots to be sold.
With only one exit and narrow streets, environmental problems abound.
City and county workers may use most of the garage, along with theatre
goers.
Safety and security problems have never been addressed.
Garage proponents will say the following:
--"Three city councils have approved it." Two supported only more parking,
not this specific project.
--"No taxes will be used, 'user fees' will pay for it." The facts contradict
this.
--"200 meetings were held over many years." This does not make a bad
plan a good one.
--"Every agency has approved it" CPAC, the Planning Commission and
others objected to it.
Alternatives such as double and triple decking existing lots have been
turned down.
Environmentally oriented solutions such as ridesharing and bus usage
have been given token consideration.
A NO vote will lead us to better solutions.
s/ Ron Bearce, Chairman, Coalition
for Parking Alternatives
sl Ayris Akman, Business Association
of San Luis Obispo
sl Alan Bond, Former City Councilman
REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE A
The opponents of more parking claim it is too costly and other solutions
have not been considered. These arguments are not founded in fact.
Cost
The exact size and cost of the garage will be determined by availability of
parking fund monies (parking meter revenues, rents from shops and theater,
and user fees from the garage). The total construction cost will be approxi-
mately $5,600,000. With interest, operating, maintenance and other costs,
this translates into an annual cost of $780,000. The construction cost will be
adjusted so the annual cost balances with anticipated parking fund revenues.
No general fund tax monies will be used. No city properties will be sold to
finance the project. No assessments will be required. The proposed plan is a
fair, reasonable and affordable way to obtain more badly needed parking. It
is fiscally sound.
Alternatives
Years have been spent considering alternatives. All city parking lots were
evaluated for cost effectiveness of multiple decking, impact on traffic, secur-
ity, and many other aspects. The studies show the proposed location is
clearly superior. Utmost care has been taken to design an attractive, well -
lighted, safe garage.
Alternatives such as ride sharing and encouraging bus usage are being
aggressively pursued. They currently receive extensive tax subsidies. The
community's problem is not a lack of buses, but a need for more parking.
A Yes vote on Measure A will get us more convenient parking at a price
we can afford, and without the use of general fund tax monies or assess-
ments.
sl William A. Howard, City &
Regional Planning, CPSU
s/ Frank Sheahan, Pres. S.L.O. Chamber
of Commerce
sl Donald I. Smith
sl Robert Strong, Former S.L.O. Comm.
Dev. Director
sl Robert A. Vasquez, Forden's
40-52
Or SAN LUIS OBISPO
MEASURE B
PARKING INITIATIVE ORDINANCE
The people of the City of San Luis Obispo do ordain as follows:
"Any government entity, such as an agency, a council, or a board or any
entity using any form of government funding or tax money, must receive
approval from the majority of voters at a general municipal City of San Luis
Obispo election before any of the following actions may be taken or com-
pleted in the city of San Luis Obispo:
1) the preparation of a site for or the construction of any structure that
contains space for parking automobiles that is more than two levels in height
from the lowest level to the highest that has been planned or given final
approval after Jan. 1, 1982, by any entity described above.
2) the purchasing of any property for any use of parking automobiles.
3) the clearing of a site used for parking automobiles that involves the
destruction of structures containing more than 1000 sq. ft. of space.
Any proposal covered in this ordinance may be placed on a general muni-
cipal City of San Luis Obispo election ballot by any majority vote of the city
council.
No part of this initiative shall be changed or amended except by the
majority of the voters at a general municipal election.
If any part, section, clause, or phrase hereof is for any reason held to be
unconstitutional, the remainder shall not be affected but will remain in full
force and effect."
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS BY CITY ATTORNEY
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MEASURE B
Measure "B", the Initiative Parking Ordinance, would require approval by a
majority of the voters at a general municipal election before the City could
take any of the following actions:
1. The preparation of a site for or the construction of any structure
that contains space for parking automobiles that is more than two levels
in height from the lowest level to the highest that has been planned or
given final approval after January 1, 1982 ....
2. The purchasing of any property for any use of parking automobiles.
3. The clearing of a site used for parking automobiles that involves the
destruction of structures containing more than 1000 sq. ft. of space."
General municipal elections are held only once every two years, in No-
vember of each odd -numbered year.
S/ Arthur J. Shaw, Jr.
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASUhz d
The careful wording of this initiative reflects many years of work.
It is not as restrictive as some will say. It allows double -decking of all
lots, paving of any city owned land, and developing any privately built park-
ing.
It's main intent, however, is twofold: 1) to help keep the voters fully
informed about parking projects and 2) discourage the city or other govern-
ment entities from going further into the downtown development business.
With 200 meetings held over many years on the current .garage proposal,
it's nearly impossible for the average citizen to follow a project as large as
the parking garage.
But if the complete package, including land purchases and the destruction
of existing business buildings, is presented to the voters, the citizens can
thoroughly study the issue. No facts can be hidden, as now. The city cur-
rently states, "No taxes will be used" for their garage. This is because
general taxes have already been spent to buy nearly $1 million worth of
property.
With general elections held every 24 months, the complete plan, or parts
of it, can be presented to the voters with little cost or delay. Parts of the
current project have gone through three city council elections.
Government would not be so free to continue buying up properties in the
name of parking. The city and county have used condemnation, or the threat
of it, freely downtown, adding to property price pressures and endangering
property rights.
The city now wants to develop its own commercial property for profit.
If the initiative is felt to be too restrictive, any part of it can be amended
at any general election, as it states.
A YES vote would tell our representatives that the citizens want to be
considered in future parking projects.
sl Ron Bearce, Chairman
Coalition for Parking Alternatives
sl Ayris Akman, Business Association
of San Luis Obispo
REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE B
The proponents of Measure B claim it will "help keep the voters fully
informed" and "discourage the city ... from ... further downtown develop-
ment". There is nothing in the initiative that would keep the public more fully
informed. Measure B is "anti -everything" legislation. It would strangle com-
munity efforts to resolve long standing problems such as the lack of senior
citizen housing, library expansion, performing.arts center, or downtown park-
ing.
The proponents readily admit current laws have provided extensive oppor-
tunity for public involvement in the decision-making process. Under existing
laws a majority of the city council is elected every two years - just as often
as the proposed measure requires an election.
The proponents claim Measure B is carefully drafted. Nothing could be
farther from the truth. The city council received a formal legal opinion that,
as presented, Measure B does not meet the basic requirements of state law.
Measure B won't do what the proponents claim. It is overly broad, would
divert tax monies into costly litigation, and would strangle community efforts
in a wide range of areas.
Vote "No" on Measure B and allow our elected officials to make the de-
cisions which they were elected to make.
sl Al Rizzoli, San Luis Garbage
sl Lynn R. Cooper, Former S.L.O. Mayor
s/ T. Keith Gurnee, Former S.L.O.
Councilman
sl Charles E. French, Cuesta Valley
Properties
sl Fred Johnson, Johnson's for Children
ARGUMEtn'AGAINST MEASURE B
Vote no on Measure B! This measure would prevent your elected officials
from acting in your best interests in a timely manner, and would divert tax
dollars into costly litigation. The City would not be able to purchase land to
add surface parking for the police station, recreation center, city parks, or
any other public facility without having the purchase decided upon in a gen-
eral election that occurs only every two years.
To require that the City delay action up to two years on any building
proposal that includes parking could prevent the City from obtaining federal
grants, lower construction bids, or attractive bond financing.
Both public and private projects are subjected to extensive environmental,
architectural, and land use reviews, as well as public review and input. This
guarantees that any parking project the City might undertake would meet
the same high standards as any private project.
In summary, the language of this initiative is overly broad, it invites costly
litigation, and it ties the hands of our elected officials. It would apply to all
public projects, thus preventing the City Council from making timely decisions
in our best interests.
sl Robert A.. Knight, Knight, Towle, Sage
& Johnson, CPA's
sl Ken Porche, Jr., Charles Shoe Inc.
sl Frank DuFault, Imperial Savings
sl Don Patrick, Don Patrick Realty
sl Nancy L. Poe, The Smart Shoppe
REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE B
Opponents have based their argument against the initiative on one small
part of the initiative.
The intent behind requiring voter approval for property purchases for
parking is to get the city out of the land speculation business now under the
name of downtown parking. There is no intent to apply this to other projects
such as police stations or parks:
However, if the voters feel this should be amended, the city council can
put the amendment on the ballot and end any controversy.
The initiative's main section would require the council to openly present
future garage projects to the voters for approval.
If the voters turn down the current garage covered in Measure A, and
without the initiative, the council could make minor changes and go forward
with a similar garage.
Also, as part of a possible downtown redevelopment project, other garages
in other locations have been mentioned. The city council approved a down-
town property assessment district raising taxes to buy property for a possible
second garage at Marsh & Nipomo.
If a downtown mall containing department stores was at all real, demand
for more public parking garages would increase.
This initiative would ensure that these projects would have to be present-
ed to the voters before millions of tax dollars are spent on questionable
projects.
A vote no on Measure A will be a vote against the current garage project.
A Yes on Measure B will ensure that future projects will come under
needed voter scrutiny.
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sl Ron Bearce, Chairman
Coalition for Parking Alternatives
sl Ayris Akman, Business Association
of San Luis Obispo
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR
San Luis Obispo needs to come out of the dark ages of cable television.
It seems clear that under the existing de facto monopoly no incentive
exists for the present cable company to do anything more for its hostage -
customers than raise rates on a regular basis and offer "special program
channels" for an additional monthly charge. State law has even taken away
the City's ability to regulate rate increases.
We need to explore ways to get quality service and programming into our
community. A feasibility study would be an excellent first step to determine
if a locally owned and operated system would bring San Luis Obispo quality
cable television.
Vote "YES" on Advisory Measure "C"."
sl Vincent J. Gates
sl Claire L Gates
NO ARGUMENT AGAINST THIS MEASURE WAS SUBMITED
REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE C
For over two decades, Sonic Cable Television has been providing cable
television service to the residents of San Luis Obispo. From the outset, Sonic
has been in the vanguard in the science of communications by wire, and
now serves its subscribers with a variety of news and entertainment pro-
gramming not otherwise available to San Luis Obispo residents.
There are few, if any, rural -suburban communities, surrounded by moun-
tains, and receiving limited broadcast channels which enjoy the programming
from a distant major metropolitan area such as Los Angeles. Sonic's sub-
scribers are enjoying greater programming diversity than many of the resi-
dents of Los Angeles.
The argument for Advisory Measure C advocates a study to explore city
operated cable. Sonic's franchise is non-exclusive, and Sonic does not object
to competition from any source, governmental or otherwise. One wonders,
however, what other provider would want to compete, when Sonic is not
allowed to charge rates that the City's own consultants have found justified.
Sonic is, however, somewhat surprised at the claimed need for the study,
since the City has already spent scores of thousands of dollars on engineers
and legal consultants to pour over Sonic's every affair. Sonic does note,
however, that if the City wants to make such a study, it certainly has the
funds at:its disposal since it now takes $.90 of every $10.00 paid by Sonic's
subscribers. The City charges both user taxes and franchise fees:
s/ W. A. Hargan
Executive Vice President
Sonic Cable Television
40-54
IN FAVOR OF MEASURE 0
The hillsides of San Luis Obispo contribute in many important ways to the
character and quality of our city.
-They provide a beautiful natural setting.
-They create an open rural atmosphere.
-They define a limit to physical development and a distinct urban edge.
-Their tranquility and uniqueness is admired by residents and visitors alike.
In short, they are a major part of the visual identity of San Luis Obispo,
and an important asset which should, be protected both for ourselves and for
future generations.
Our hillsides also serve a valuable function as a buffer against geologic
and other natural hazards such as erosion, landslides, wildland fires, and
accelerated runoff which causes flooding down -stream. As buildings and
roads encroach further up the hillsides, the potential problems for the already
developed areas of the City below them are greatly compounded unless very
careful standards are required and the most sensitive areas are kept as open
space.
In order to address these issues in a comprehensive, long-term manner
while respecting private property rights, the City should continue its program
to protect and preserve our sensitive hillsides by limiting development when it
is inappropriate, by the transfer of development rights to less sensitive areas,
and by the purchase of open space.
VOTE YES ON MEASURE D!
sl Jeffrey G. Jorgensen
sl Diane Griffin
NO ARGUMENT AGAINST THIS MEASURE WAS SUBMITTED
ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE E
The City of San Luis Obispo has long been recognized as the cultural
center of the county.
The current library facilities have served the public well for many years.
However, due to their excellence of service and commitment to the public,
the present facilities have become woefully inadequate to handle the con-
tinuing increased demands for service. The library should not only be a home
for the written word, but be an active community meeting place for visiting
exhibitors, audio-visual presentations, and group get-togethers.
The community has long needed a performing arts center which can be
utilized by a wide variety of artistic groups, and we need appropriately sized
conference facilities which can be well integrated with our historic downtown,
mission plaza„ museum and art center.
As the City continues to grow and evolve, it should maintain its com-
mitment to serve the essence of mankind as well as the physical aspects of
existence.
We urge you to vote "YES" on Measure "E".
sl Ronald V. Ratcliffe
sl Dorothy L. Burkhardt
sl Joanna Ronyecz
sl Alvin E. Rhodes
REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF bxASURE E
The question here is not whether the city needs a bigger library or a new
cultural center, but whether the city council should ask the voters' advice
before presenting them with the specifics on costs, location, destruction of
successful businesses, and use of taxation and condemnation for these pro-
jects.
Since few people would have a strong opinion on the general question of
having more downtown facilities, it would be better for our representatives to
research several specific options and present those to the public for advisory
voting.
That way, the future of such facilities would not hang on one all-
encompassing generalized advisory measure.
The citizens, for example, may oppose a large expensive, environmentally
unsound cultural center building that removes many existing downtown
businesses. But they may support a center that has less of an impact and is
paid for by those who use it or through donations.
Because of the wording of Measure E, little will be learned from its results
if it passes.
Elected representatives in touch with the community should already know
the answer to such a generalized question as Measure E.
A "No" vote on Measure E will let the city council know the voters will
not make an important commitment on the future of downtown projects until
presented with those specific projects.
sl Ron Bearce, Director
Coalition for A Better City
ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE E
The generalized wording of this measure could later lead to the misuse of
its results by city officials and others.
Later, when specific projects with specific price tags surface, both pro-
ponents and opponents of the projects could misuse Measure E's results.
If Measure E passes, proponents of specific projects could state the
voters already mandated the projects, no matter how unpopular or expensive.
Similarly, it this question had not been raised, and if Measure E failed,
opponents of projects could use Measure E's results to their benefit.
It could unfairly put all downtown projects on the line simply because of
casual wording.
For example, a similar measure asking "Should the City continue its com-
mitment to study, and develop downtown parking facilities," could have ap-
peared on the 1981 ballot. If it passed, proponents of the current garage
could state the citizens already mandated its construction.
Similarly, if it failed, opponents could state the citizens had earlier rejected
the structure without ever looking at the specific project.
If our representatives want to seek our advice with ballot box measures,
we should be presented with specific projects.
This way, no confusion will result when the specific projects are presented
to the public.
With this question now raised, a NO vote would let the city council know
the voters will not make a commitment for or against downtown projects
until specific projects are presented.
A NO vote is a vote against the generalized, open-ended wording of Mea-
sure E.
sl Ron Bearce, Chairman
Coalition For A Better City
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REBUTTAL TO AquOMENT AGAINST MEASURE E
Measure "E" is on the ballot as an ADVISORY MEASURE ONLY, and asks
merely if the City should continue its commitment to the development of a
library, community center and cultural facilities in or near downtown. Without
that commitment, the City would not now have Mission Plaza and the creek
improvements, the Art Center, the Historical Museum, or the Jack House.
The City Council believes, and seeks confirmation from the voters, that
most residents support improvements and amenities of this sort downtown.
However, the argument against Measure "E" uses scare words like
"mandated", "expensive", "unfairly", and "confusion" to try to distort the
plain, simple and advisory -only question posed by Measure "E".
Show your support for the good things that have happened in the City by
voting "YES" on Measure 'E".
sl Dorothy L. Burkhardt
NO ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF THIS MEASURE WAS SUBMITTED
ARGUMENT AGAINST MEASURE F
Advisory Measure "I"' asks you to let the city council know whether or
not Port San Luis (Avila Beach) should be used -for offshore oil activities.
We urge you to vote "NO" on Measure "T".
The offshore oil industry does not need the port as a support center. The
Federal Department of the Interior has indicated that Port San Luis is not
essential to offshore oil activities. There are other bases available to support
such activities, and the companies could make greater use of helicopters to
transport men and.materials as they do in other areas.
However, the oil interests want to use Port San Luis because it will save
them a little time and money. They do not seem to care that visitors and
local residents will pay a great price in many areas, such as:
1. Pollution of air and water.
2. Crowding out existing recreational and commercial fishing uses.
3. Excessive traffic on Avila Road.
4. The ugliness and the undesirability that accompanies industrial uses in
scenic areas.
Measure "T" does not threaten or affect the historic level of use of the
soon to be rebuilt Union Oil Pier, which has never been used for offshore oil
activities. Only a few tankers a year use this facility now, and that is not
expected to intensify unless offshore oil activities are allowed.
Please vote "NO" on Measure 1" to protect this important scenic, rec-
reational and commercial fishing resource.
sl Donald I. Smith
sl Dirk R. Walters
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city of san Luis osispo
STATEMENTS
OF
CANDIDATES
The following Candidates' Statements on local issues and positions for office have
been filed with the City Clerk pursuant to Section 2807, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph f,
of the Municipal Code of the City of San Luis Obispo for distribution to the registered
voters of the City.
MAYOR
Melanie C. Billig
Ronald Bearce
CITY COUNCIL
Harold Pillow
Robert Griffin
Mark Bailey
GlennaDeane Dovey
Scott Rosensteel
40 -PS
OFFICE OF MAYOR, CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO'%--"
Melanie C. BiOjg
As a Candidate for Mayor of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo at the
General Municipal Election, to be held on November 8, 1983, 1 submit the following
statement of position:
My name is: -Melanie C. Billig
My age is: 40
My occupation is: Mayor
• CITY GOVERNMENT MUST BE OPEN, FAIR, EQUITABLE AND RESPONSIVE.
The Mayor has a great impact on the openness of government I have welcomed
public attendance at meetings and have fostered active citizen participation encour-
aging all viewpoints.
• THE CITY'S CHARACTER AND CHARM DEPEND UPON ITS SMALL-TOWN
ATMOSPHERE AND RURAL SETTING.
The City's natural and historic resources such as its older buildings, creeks, peaks,
open space and Laguna Lake must be protected from urban sprawl and insensitive
development. Within the past two years this has been accomplished by adopting and
implementing the Hillside Planning Program, the Laguna Lake Management Plan, the
Flood Management Plan and Historical Preservation Policies
• SAN LUIS OBISPO MUST REMAIN THE COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL AND CULTUR-
AL CENTER OF THE COUNTY.
The commercial viability of the City should be secured by: continuing strong support
of the City as a regional shopping and financial center; securing additional depart-
ment stores; providing parking; continuing implementation of downtown revitalization
and beautification; and the extension of Mission Plaia. Cultural activities should be
furthered by a new library and a performing arts facility that can be utilized by a
wide variety of different community groups as well as visiting performers.
• THE CITY SHOULD ACCEPT REASONABLE GROWTH CONSISTENT WITH THE
GENERAL PLAN, NATURAL RESOURCE CAPABILITIES AND THE COMMUNITY'S
ABILITY TO PAY.
We have not stopped growth and we will not, however, we must manage it to insure
that it is compatible with our community. When planning for the future, urban sprawl
must be prevented so as to maintain our distinct character and boundaries.
• THE MAYOR PROVIDES POSITIVE DYNAMIC EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP.
The City now has a capable leader willing to meet challenging issues in positive,
innovative ways. The public has a full-time Mayor who considerer the overall inter-
ests of the community first As Mayor I will continue to promote harmony among
council members and between the council and staff so City Hail can better serve
everyone. I will continue to work with all groups emphasizing our common purposes
and responsibilities to make this a better community for us all. I am an active,
energetic and responsive Mayor. I would again appreciate your support on November
8.
sl Melanie C. Billig
40-8
OFFICE OF MAYOR, CITY -OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
Ronald 0. Beare
As a Candidate for Mayor of the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo at the
General Municipal Election, to be held on November 8, 1983, 1 submit the following
statement of position:
My name is: Ronald D. Bearce
My age is: 29
My occupation is: Businessman
Our City can take two paths.
We can, as the current mayor will urge, continue the existing policies, those that
have lead to high housing prices, high bus subsidies with declining ridership, increased
taxes and city borrowing, and an overemphasis on big city consultants "solving" our
small town problems.
Or, we can choose the path that takes the problem solving process away from the
special interests and consultants and gives it back to the citizens.
The big city ideas such as large diesel buses, a parking garage costing $50,000 per
space gained, the redevelopment of the downtown, the hostilities over water with
Cuesta College, and the high number of legal cases all indicate a City Hall out of touch
with the citizens.
Los Angeles We sprawl is being continued through obsolete planning, special inter-
ests, and city subsidies: the city has lost control of growth.
The county is creating growth at the edges of our city, creating a "city encircled by
a city".
Within the city limits, a mini Los Angeles is occuring: low density residential zoning
and lack'of multiuse zones combine with government funded street widenings and other
growth subsidies to create it
City Hall currently "plans" an individual house down to the color of paint, but doesn't
see the forest for the trees.
The dowtown we enjoy, however, developed as a multiuse zone. It grew up, not out
The city, through obsolete regulations, has created a town shrinking in residential
units but sprawling in area.
Poor planning depends on 530,000 economic studies and $160,000 in parking con-
sultant's fees.
Good planning is in touch with the citizens and their ideas.
As a hometown, working mayor, meaning a local citizen who must earn a living in
our town with my business, I will understand the difficulties of not only high taxes and
regulations on business, but also the impact of high rents, increased meter rates and
downtown property assessments, and other city initiated expenses.
For example, I would not require owners to spend hundreds of dollars to fix sidewalk
cracks during a recession.
Instead of spending money on possibly unaffordable and certainly expensive projects,
I would emphasize basic services the citizens expect
sl Ronald D. Bearce
qb
MEMBER CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
Harold E. Pillow
As a Candidate for City Councilmember of the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo at the General Municipal Election, to be held on November 8, 1983. 1 submit the
following statement of position:
My name is: Harold E Pillow
My age is: 60
My occupation is: Retired builder
I believe the function of government is essentially to protect life and property i.e.,
police and fire-fighters and should leave citizens to pursue their lives with a minimum
of governmental interference; the less government the better. It seems however, that
government at all levels is becoming increasingly involved in areas that are really better
left to the private sector. In addition to the myriad of zoning laws, licensing require-
ments, commissions, etc. the City Council, is now telling us what color to paint our
buildings, whether to use stucco or wood siding, whether or not we can cut down a
tree on our own property, how large a sign we can have and where it can be placed,
how many housing units can be built per year, and so on. It's such a long and costly
process to start certain businesses, and in some cases to stay in business, that few
bother to try.
I am a firm believer in the free market and in the free enterprise system. That does
not mean I would favor a polluting industry in San Luis Obispo. On the contrary, I
would certainly resist any industry of that nature locating in this city. On the other
hand I see no reason to exclude clean industry from locating here.
If anyone wonders what my political philosophy is I probably lean toward libertarian-
ism. However, at another time I would probably be termed a conservative, especially in
fiscal matters. In very rare cases I might be called a liberal.
sl Harold E. Pillow
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MEMBER CITY COUNCIL. CITY -urSAN LUIS OBISPO
Robed E. Origin
As a Candidate for Councilmember of the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo at the General Municipal Election, to be held on November 8, 1983, 1 submit the
following statement of position:
My name is: Robert E. Griffin
My age is: 42
My occupation is: Public Administration
City Services. Just as a house alone does not make a home, mere public facilities
and services do not make a community a pleasant or desirable place to live. There
must be a caring consensus by most of the people and their civic leaders that some
measure of public services must be provided for all residents regardless of their econo-
mic status. I have been supportive of a subsidized public transportation which is reliable
and reasonably convenient. A number of worthy community service and cultural organi-
zations have received grants with my support. I have worked hard to minimize water,
sewer, and garbage rate increases for the small consumer, and I have strongly urged
city action to prevent exorbitant rale increases for cable television services. I encour-
aged and support the mobilehome rent stabilization ordinance to stop unjustified rent
increases in mobilehome parks.
The Local Economy. My record on the Council has been clear on issues relating to
the local economy. I supported the development plan for the South Higuera Commercial
Park. 1 have worked with merchants and professionals to keep the downtown a vigor-
ous center of commerce. However, we must also have well -conceived major shopping
facilities elsewhere in the City to complement the downtown, and to provide adequate
retail and service diversification for all our people. At my urging the city has under-
taken a Strategic Planning Program to reveal economic resource data and present
options to stabilize our economic base.
Environmental Duality. I am committed to protecting the City's clean air, water
quality, open space and sensitive areas, including the hillsides and creeks which
enchance our City. 1 helped conceive a comprehensive flood management plan recently
adopted by the Council, and I'll support a program balanced to preserve the creeks in a
natural state, while protecting life and property from floods. I strongly support complete
and coordinated emergency planning and preparedness. My position on the Diablo
Canyon Power Plant project is that a fullreview and verified correction of all design
and construction errors should be preconditions to consideration of licensing. A morator-
ium on offshore oil drilling along our coast should be called until there is assurance of
protection from air pollution and oil spills.
st Robert E. Griffin
MEMBER CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SAN LUIS OhC
Mark A. Bailey
As a Candidate for Councilmember of the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo at the General Municipal Election, to be held on November 8, 1983. 1 submit the
following statement of position:
My name is: Mark A. Bailey
My age is: 35
My occupation is: Certified Public Accountant
Housing continues to be a multifaceted problem. The high cost of single family
homes precludes entry into the market by most young people. Correspondingly, rent
expense places a frequently unfair burden on our senior citizens, those on fixed
incomes, students and others. Because of inadequate housing, our single family neigh-
borhoods have been eroded by multi -family uses Our neighborhoods must be clearly
defined in order to insure the compatibility of its occupants.
Government must be responsible, not only for its quality of life decisions, but also for
the economic impact of those decisions. With bail-out funds no longer available from
the state and federal governments it is mandatory that the City set a course now to
achieve economic stability and independence. Decisions regarding bussing, parking,
resource utilization, and housing must be weighed not only in light of their desirability,
but also in terms of the economic costs.
The City relies heavily on revenues generated from sales tax. Private enterprise is
the backbone of our economy, and it must be supported by the policy makers of our
city. In the past few years, our position as a leading commercial retail center, has been
weakened. It is the responsibility of the City to provide desirable retail and professional
services to its citizens, and a healthy economic environment for the providers of those
goods and services.
The relationship behveen the City and the County of San Luis Obispo must be
improved and an air of mutual cooperation established. The citizens of San Luis Obispo
can only lose if the County chooses to ignore the needs and desires of its largest city.
I strongly believe that the City Government must always be above suspicion and its
representatives must always be available on the grassroots level. With my professional
experience as a Certified Public Accountant, and my record of commitment to the City,
I believe that I will add an economic dimension to the makeup of the City Council that
is presently not represented, but is mandatory for the future viability of the City and
the future well being of its citizenry. Your vote for me is a vote for commitment and
common sense government.
s1 M. Bailey
40-10
MEMBER CITY COUNC6I� OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
Donahue W. Dovey
As a Candidate for City Councilmember of the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo at the General Municipal Election, to be held on November 8, 1983, 1 submit the
following statement of position:
My name is: GlennaDeane W. Dovey
My age is: 56
My occupation is: City Councilmember
During the 1981 election campaign, and appointment to my Council seat, I stated
that I cared deeply about our city --its natural beauty, its warm, caring citizens, its
healthy. business climate. I felt that most city residents and visitors wanted to see the
city retain its beauty and the active involvement of its citizens. Those feelings are
even stronger 2 112 years later and I have been involved in the progresslaccomplish-
ment of many of the goals I supported then.
GREATER PARTICIPATION OF CITIZENS IN GOVERNMENT. Working closely with
city advisory bodies, acting as liaison for the Council; developing a handbook which
clarifies Council policies for the duties of advisory bodies; assisting citizens through
education and orientation to the governmental process.
THE RULES SHOULD NOT BE BROKENIIGNORED BY COUNCILMEMBERS. Consis-
tently voting on all issues according to this principle --not always easy or simple to do. I
continue to believe that this is a basic responsibility of elected representatives. Encour-
aged Council action to revise or rescind some policieslregulations which were creating
problems in government.
PROPER ATTENTION TO KEY ISSUE OF CIRCULATION. Circulation Element adopt-
ed; implementation ongoing. I intend to continually pursue such priorities as safe. bike
paths, neighborhood integrity, truck routing, ridesharinglbus system promotion.
ADVANCE PLANNING ON LONG-RANGE BASIS. Fully supported adoption of:
Parks & Recreation Element Growth Management Plan
Flood Management Program Edna -Islay Specific Plan
Hillside PlanningProgram Laguna Lake Management Program
RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT OF FISCAL AFFAIRS. Budgetary process and docu-
ment greatly improved, thus enhancing citizen participation. Two-year budget estab-
lished; fee schedules revised to reflect actual costs of certain services. Department
heads functioning as management team to effect cost savings, efficient use of time,
coordination of efforts --leading to greater productivity. Strategic Planning Program initi-
ated to assist in fiscal planning toward established goals.
My goals for the next four years:
Additional phases of Hillside Planning Program
Water Management Plan
Development of bus terminal facility in downtown area
Expansion of city/county library facilities, preferably downtown
Adoption of Cultural Heritage Ordinance; implementation of its provisions
Measures to maintain and enhance the downtown commercial district as a desir-
able environment which will attract and retain consumers who will stimulate local
business
. City action to expand the Mission Plaza, develop a community center facility,
assist the private development of a cultural facility and continue long-range planning
which will allow the city to progress.
s/ GlennaDeane W. Dovey
MEMBER CITY COUNCIL. CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO C J
Scan Rosensteel
As a Candidate for City Councilmember of the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo at the General Municipal Flection, to be held on November 8, 1983, 1 submit the
following statement of position:
My name is: Scott Rosensteel
My age is: 27
My occupation is: InsulationlWeathenzation Businessman
In the last few years I have watched San Luis Obispo go through many changes.
Some of the recent changes however, are definitely not progress. So that you will have
an understanding of why I am running for city council, I will list the events that have
led to my decision to become involved.
Recently our city council proposed to build a 4 story parking structure as the first
step in their plan to redevelop downtown San Luis Obispo. The city council's plan is to
..condemn" Premier Music and ShangHai Low Restaurant, tear them down and con-
struct the 4 story garage in their place. The total cost of the project is over $18
million.
I figured there must be a more cost effective way to provide more parking without
confiscating anyone's property. For example adding one or two layers of parking over
existing downtown parking lots and encouraging merchants and employees to park in
peripheral spaces so that customers would have full use of downtown parking. But the
cdy council would not listen to alternative suggestions.
So in joining forces with the "Coalition for Parking Alternatives" I became chairman
of the petition initiative to put the parking structure to a vote. We were successful in
collecting nearly double the number of signatures required. So now you have a voice in
deciding the outcome.
Another issue which I have found very disturbing is the harassment of small busi-
ness by our city council. One example is San Luis Obispo's sign ordinance. In some
cases local merchants are required to spend thousands of dollars to change a sign
which may be of historic value. Not to mention the laws restriction of freedom of
expression.
Then I watched in horror and disbelief as Hal Pillow was thrown into jail among
common criminals. His crime? Designing and building his duplex the way he wanted
instead of the way our local government wanted.
I couldn't believe what was happening to San Luis Obispo. Was this America? Land
of the free? Local governmental officials are not content to run the affairs of San Luis
Obispo. They apparently want to run the lives of its citizens as well.
I have decided to run for office to put an immediate end to that policy. I believe that
it's time for a return to individual freedom. If elected 1 will do my best to achieve that
goal.
sl Scott Rosensteel
40-11
Please mail ballot to
me at:
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