HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/07/1995, 5 - COUNCIL GOAL PRIORITY RECONSIDERATION MEEnNG DATE:
��u► I�I�I@upn ��U city of San IUIS OBISpo 7 �;
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT- ITEM NUMBER:
FROM: Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer
SUBJECT: Council Goal Priority Reconsideration
CAO RECOMMENDATION: Reconsider the priority of Goal C.5, "Expand the Economic
Development Program.
DISCUSSION:
Goal Priority Ranking _ (Il/, Q G-a�-a . �— e�.i� �•-� r
During the Communication portion of the February 21, 1995, City Council meeting, at the
request of Councilmember Smith, the City Council directed staff to prepare an agenda item
which would allow for reconsideration of the priority earlier established for Goal CS,
'Expand the Economic Development Program." Attached is the most recent list of Council
Goal Priorities, as modified by the actions taken at the meeting with the Environmental
Quality Task Force. Presently, Goal C.5 is included in the category of "Other Important
Goals", with a ranking 18 points (Attachment 1).
Work Programs to Achieve Council Goals
As outlined in the attached excerpt from the Budget Instructions, which includes a
memorandum to Department Heads from the CAO, the January 21st Goal Setting
Workshop represented the "starting point for our budget process" (Attachment 2). As the
next step, departments are now busy preparing one-page proposed work programs for each
potential goal identified by the City Council (regardless of its ranking). These one-page
summaries are intended to define each goal in more detail, point out special issues related
to implementation, identify potential costs, and set forth a proposed schedule for
completion.
Departments are to complete and submit the work program summaries to the CAO by
Wednesday, March 8th. Based on the added information available in the proposed work
programs, the CAO will make conceptual recommendations regarding the work programs
and request that the Council provide additional direction to the staff in preparing the
preliminary 1995-97 Financial Plan. City Council consideration and direction regarding the
work program will take place as a part of the March 28th Financial Plan Study Session. The
Budget Schedule is provided as Attachment 3.
With regard to Goal CS, and whether or not Council modifies its ranking on March 7th, it
would be helpful to staff if the Council could provide further direction as to the extent of .
any expanded economic development program you wish to consider. As presently stated;
the goal can be interpreted in many different ways. For example, when staff brought the
Economic Development Update Report to the City Council on January 12, 1995, direction
was sought relative to the kinds of businesses we may want to locate or expand in San Luis
Obispo, and several alternative guideline statements were offered (Attachment 4). While
'"�►���IIIIIp��IaN��Q��l city of San LUIS OBISpo
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Council deferred this issue to the Goal Setting Workshop, it was not addressed to any
degree of specificity. Therefore, the work program write-up relative to "expansion" can be
prepared in any number of ways. For example, it can simply focus on better identifying a
limited number of areas where current staff can be more pro-active (generally consistent
with the January 12th report). On the other hand, if the Council's interest is in considering
a much higher level of program expansion, then the work program can be drafted to scope
out establishing a full-time "economic development coordinator"position, an idea frequently
raised over the last couple of years. It could be something "in-between" (e.g., enhanced
funding to the BIA or Chamber to carry out added programs).
Staff would appreciate further Council direction regarding Goal C.5, so that the work
program summary is prepared to speak more directly to the alternative Council wishes to
consider:
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact of Goal C.5 will be addressed in the work program summary which will
be included in the March 28th Study Session packet. The estimated cost of an expanded
program will depend upon the nature and scope of the expansion that Council wishes to
consider.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 - Goal Priorities
Attachment 2 - Budget Instruction Excerpt
Attachment 3 - Budget Schedule
Attachment 4 - Economic Development Update Excerpt
y� `�'• ' v1
z z > > > z w c
K:
a �<
O w � < w O U y
O
a a ° 4%
V U ^f
z ftp• z a a .o
a wwaa. ¢ w ] w U a U x¢: U aw y
cc
N ti m ° o ca b v n.a y a
CA Y a c Y p �O . :: COG
o o as
W q d�; Y
93
14 0 � •g � 0 ��..}. y w .9
a b w o a 9 Z uNe
Y g cq u a <. d U d
C3 0
to 0 cc w
top
L•.' y O V •0 •� r a •�
O q .o;nY. •,��, ca fi h .+ > ca ea ai �. a 1 r of 06
%*}{u •�,°^ C e r
O . Y ° fi $
Z O p " fi Y � ° ° y O O O " p co V m
co
R W
�eLLI 06 ` `°fi oW ww Cl a
c it
a 14 .4
0
O p
'O
d to ca C6y
CL m o b i y = v 8 ox
9 .a-1. o' aqi f o
.q, ay ° R 5 d a o o y ? i`F ' C c o` V ca c°a
CLw�/�• 0 CU cc
y tT ;:.o.. LE 3V� •O� a ti 'O .;.! •O VJ •i ° LL
V/ fin a r rl a QUI d •`+ V `+ .� d Q 7l
a q cc o ^, R 'o o d fi
W � o vu Y o ° •� Y 3 g o y o a a
06
p O fi Q O O fi O a
C
4 GL U 0. a3i 9 a>i °' e°o ,o°_°_ ° o c6 la q a '• 9 fs, .5 0 0 .m
ccl 0 q O z = .0 ,�°, Va y •� S 9 v •o p D ` 1 s a� d O ,� d •e G
Bo
Im =3 .Vf oWr F O
Sa s 9 -q)'' �! �! g
O
.: y Y a Y
rL w Y ti p Y O
'ego d ° °: .. .9 = d o 8 02 oy : co ° 9 ° 8 v
'Y.C�•n °°cc w °Q Y 0 .0 •V ' •9 •� = cc •� O 't Y :Y. V ... F Ln a
cd
d O U O y 9 p a •.� y y 7 ,`q •, Y O O ,0 ,a
.7 m , s aco t
�+ a O a �' 4 0. fi y
cil
Cd ca
co
Q 2LO
s
m
0
aw � z .:.,. ¢ oC WwcaaiUG L1uS u: x ¢ W.
ATTACHMENT 1 Jr 3
in Vn in en en en en r. o
p � .'.t:' .y .y .y H rr .y rr .r I .c.>., .r .y rr rr ..� N rr .H .•A rr H
r N
:9 Q
2'O ?ynhtJ�;
: . <¢
z z z
as za _ ?' a
w OO OOH;' O
W >W e�e W �•4 W
O iW
A o 00000 0 000 0
X
W a wzz aa � zfi ; aaa a � zaaa a
z U U0a UU ] .A =: UUU U QaUUU U
.4 .a
� 00 � a0 �ac <>r. � a0 aQ _ 8104 0
Q, a a, UU waaa. U ,saaa aQ Uo. a a
W
_ � � •C A L, .. .fl .O � y y y p � �
C �p�( 92 q gyp- :e
v= Q � i£ m yr. y O EE.:C` L7 V U co ,a As 0 cn
y
Z v
W 4 eC w v ; , p q p p
CL
cs
93
W g a °�' `� 3 �° a '° a ° `6 0 = .: R
G m ~ S o y a ' .,. m 'a 'd R a, ° C g ° yy
m y f3.ca W4 > ,OL,
c: U r C p
d O O OQ 'O O C O R ` 3
C aoi c s ° a cc w ..,..: s a s m �o qq = fi a01i '3
d
QO Gee � o Vit:...y.:.' :�a _ .°•". "fi ?a
d 'awN : a .u2. 3ag aeo a
Qc°
0a 6 = ZgW
c y °a o > a ° ai O° m aa 7 .5
tc q q0 =I 0
9
rz
0 O .. a C om„ O y 0 1CL VI
fi a°� w° ° ° o `o aQi A > :° s c° ° m
U hadp fi .9� 4 s > d fi a`Qi m o y g r° E `° ° = o °
� _ �'o c� ' Cg 6 boa F ° Wv� AA4 : CgrSA .� � � .9 .9wu`3Qcn °tea
O' B W 'i:.. ..Nr N y N .�-i 00 .Nr
� V vas ai 07x0 ;T. C� C7x � n,:. oiv � C7x Qf] C7C7V C7
• s-y
Section A
WORK PROGRAMS TO ACHIEVE COUNCIL GOALS
At their January 21 and 24 budget workshops, the Council set goals for 1995-97 which are
provided in Exhibit A.1. In addition to describing the priorities assigned to these goals, this exhibit
also identifies lead departments that are responsible for preparing concise but meaningful draft work
programs that provide the following information:
■ Short title. Let's make it easy on ourselves and the public to reference and remember what
this goals is.
■ Objective. Generally this should be the action statement adopted by Council, but some
word-smithing is okay if it will make the goal clearer.
■ Discussion. What is the proposed workscope? What related work has the City done in the
past? What key issues or challenges can we expect in achieving this goal?
Action steps. What specific things do we need to do in order to accomplish this goal?
Knowing- this will help us in scoping and defining the project and inmonitoring our
progress in accomplishing it over the next two years should the Council desire to go forward
with it.
■ Responsible department and program. Who's accountable for getting it done? What
program is affected? Where is the goal and the resources necessary to achieve referenced
in the Financial Plan? (This last part will be added by Finance if the goal is in fact included
in Preliminary Financial Plan.)
■ Financial and staff resources required to achieve the goal. What will it take to achieve
the goals? Do we have to add resources to do this?
■ Outcome/final work product. What will we get if we achieve the goal? What's the
"deliverable"?
Sample work programs from the 1991-93 Financial Plan are provided in Exhibits A.2(a) and (b).
For your convenience, this Wordperfect document has been placed on all of the City local areas
networks under 'TWORKPROG".
One original, single-sided copy of the work programs assigned to your department must be
submitted to Administration by March &
4 ATTACHMENT 2
ss .
MEMORANDUM ExhiblLA-t
TO: Department Heads, Department Fiscal Officers, Budget Review Team
FROM: John Dun
DATE: Ja 26, 19 5
SUBJECT. Approved Council Goals
Attached is the work product from the Council Goal-Setting Workshop on January 21st and
24th. These goals are to be used as a guide to budget preparation. The goals are set forth
in three categories:
• Major City Goals (ranking of 20 or greater)
• Other Important Goals (ranking between 16 and 19)
• Address as Resources Permit (ranking between 10 and 15)
Within the financial constraints of the City and your departmental budgets, every effort
should be made to accomplish or to make substantial progress towards these goals, with
primary emphasis being given to Major City Goals, and with decreasing resource allocation
as we descend from Major City Goals to the second and third categories.
For each identified goal, we will prepare a one-page explanation sheet, as we did in the
previous budget process, listing for each goal the objective, background, workscope
summary, action steps, responsible department and program, and the financial and staff
resources required to achieve the goal.
During this goal definition/assessment phase, we will undoubtedly discover information
about goal implementation, which we will straightforwardly pass on to the Council, on such
issues which may affect the feasibility of achieving the goal, the best approach for
accomplishing it, the financial and staff resources that can be devoted to it, its impact on
operations or other priorities, and other significant considerations. .
Council goal setting is the real starting point for our budget process. Now that that has
been accomplished, the departments will prepare their proposed budgets. Please refer to
the memo of December 14th concerning how we should approach budgeting this year.
Further budget preparation instructions will be distributed within the next week more
specifically setting forth budget building tasks.
I wish you and departmental personnel the best as you commence this most significant task.
Thank you.
ATTACHMENT
cc: City Council
5 ��
POLICIES AND OB., .;TIVES
MAJOR CITY GOALS - PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS
OBJECTIVE
Improve the appearance and useability of existing parks, placing emphasis on renovating
playground areas and equipment.
. D I stuss 10A
Renovation and expansion of playgrounds was begun as a Capital Improvement Plan during the
1989-91 Financial Plan. Three playground improvements were completed: renovations at
Sinsheimer and Laguna Lake and the addition of one new playground at French Park. An
additional four parks (Throop, Meadow, Mission Street Playlot, and Santa Rosa) will receive
complete renovation this budget cycle. Depending on the park site being improved, work required
may involve relocating irrigation and landscaping, constructing walks and ramps, and installing new
or refurbished playground furniture.
ACTION STEPS
■ Revise schematic layouts to comply with state
handicapped accessibility requirements (SB 2733) 1/92
■ Complete cost estimates and prepare bid documents 5/92
■ Obtain Council approval to solicit bids 5/92
■ Award contract 8/r
■ Complete renovations
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT AND PROGRAM
Recreation (Recreation Administration Program, D-61 and E-9)
FINANCIAL AND STAFF RESOURCES ALLOCATED TO ACHIEVE THE GOAL
i
The Capital Improvement Plan component of the 1991-93 Financial Plan provides $191,000 over
the next two years for this project. Over 200 staff hours will be allocated over this timeframe in
planning, designing, and managing this project.
OUTCOME/FINAL PRODUCT
IMPROVED PLAYGROUNDS: Creating playground areas that are more appealing and useable
that comply with safety and handicapped accessibility standards.
8
Exhibit i .0
POLICIES AND OBJECTIVES
(��--- --
MAJOR CITY GOALS - BROAD STREET ANNEXATION
OBJECTIVE
Initiate proceedings for the Broad Street Annexation in order to enhance the City's land use
control over this area and improve the City's financial condition.
�1 SCuS31o1�
Bounded by Broad Street, Capitolio Way, Sacramento Avenue, and Tank Farm Road, annexation
of this area was previously explored by property owners and the City during the 1980's, and was
then referred to as the "Southern California Gas Company Annexation". The City chose not to
pursue the annexation at that time. However, for reasons related to land use control and impacts
on the City's fiscal condition, the Council has now decided to take the lead in reinitiating the
annexation. This involves contacting property owners as to interest, updating the environmental
analysis, submitting the proposed annexation to the Local Agency Formation Commission, and
negotiating with the County regarding property tax revenues.
ACTION STEPS
■ Determine property owner interest 7/91
■ Hire consultant to update previous environmental analysis 7/91
■ Complete updated environmental review 10/91
■ Certify environmental review and submit annexation application to LAFCO 11/91
■ Negotiate property tax allocations with the County 12/91
■ Review and action by LAFCO 2/92
■ Annexation approved by Council 4/92
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT AND PROGRAM
■ Administration (City Administration Program, D-97)
■ Community Development (Current/Advanced Planning & Enforcement Program, D-85)
FINANCIAL AND STAFF RESOURCES ALLOCATED TO ACHIEVE THE GOAL
Funding in the amount of $20,000 is provided in the 1991-93 Financial Plan for the update of the
EIR. Any additional funding required to support continued negotiations with property owners,
annexation and other fees, and any other costs, can be supported through resources available in
the Economic Stability Program. Such costs are estimated to be no more than S5,000 to 57,000.
Overall project management will be provided by existing staff.
OUTCOME/FINAL PRODUCT
ANNEXATION OF AREA: Improved land use control and fiscal condition.
9
1995-97 FINANCIAL PLAN CALENDAR Appendix 2
October 13, 1994 0 Council advisory body chairs briefed on budget process and requested to begin
preparing goals and work programs for Council consideration in January
December 13 Council reviews and approves 1995-97 budget process and calendar
December 14 0 CAO issues budget principles and values for preparing the 1995-97 Financial Plan
January 10 1995 0 Council holds budget workshop to
— consider the City's economic outlook for 1995-97
— review major work programs likely to affect budget building for 1995—97
— approve.changes in Financial Plan policies
— approve goal—setting process for 1995-97
— review and consider purpose and organization of the Financial Plan
January 21 and 24 Council holds budget workshop to
consider results of five year fiscal forecast for the General Fund
review status of current major goals
consider goals presented by Council advisory bodies and community groups
set and prioritize goals for 1995-97
January 31 Departments and community groups submit CDBG budget proposals
February 8, 1995 Finance issues budget instructions Where we are now
• Departments begin preparing budget requests here in this process
February 28 Council considers mid—year budget review
March 6 Finance issues regular staffing cost projections
March 8 Departments submit work programs for accomplishing Council goals
March 28 Council holds budget workshop to consider
— MIS master plan(approval)
— Cost of services study(direction)
— Work programs for achieving Council goals(direction)
— Other focussed budget issues(direction)
AprH 3 Departments submit budget requests
• Budget Review Team and other staff groups(CIP Review Committee,MIS
Steering Committee,Fleet Management Committee)begin evaluating requests
April 17 through 21 0 Departments brief Budget Review Team/CIP Review Committee on their requests
May 1 0 CAO finalizes budget recommendations and presents to Department Heads
Finance begins preparing Preliminary Financial Plan
May 15 Finance issues Preliminary Financial Plan
FM—ay 20 Council holds all—day budget workshop to consider Preliminary Financial Plan
Ma 23 Council holds public hearing considering rate requirements for enterprise funds
(water,sewer,parking,transit and golf);adopts rates to be effective July 1, 1995
I
June 6 Council holds public hearings on the budget
June 20 0 Council approves any changes in General Fund user fees to be effective August 28
June 27' 0 Council adopts 1995-97 Financial Plan and 1995-96 Budget
•spedalMeeting a*ifneaeavy
47 ATTACHMENT 3 ,S 9
► III� ��� City of San LutS osIspo
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
help facilitate these efforts, within City land use and permit processing policies. The
picture is less clear with regard to business attraction.
While it is assumed that any attraction efforts would have to be consistent with existing
City land use, growth, and other appropriate policies, it would be helpful if the Council
would provide some added direction relative to business recruitment as a matter of
emphasis and priority. Outlined below are examples of the kind of direction that would
be useful, ranging from fairly general to fairly specific. Council may choose to focus
on one of the examples, but modify it to more accurately reflect the Council's interests.
More pro-active business attraction efforts are appropriate for:
1. Environmentally-conscious, cutting edge companies which offer enhanced
employment opportunities ("higher end'jobs)for local residents. (07FReport,
October 1993).
2. Those 'new' businesses or employers that are exempted from the LUE's non-
residential growth limits, per the following categories: (A) Additional non-
residential ,floor area within the downtown con; (B) Public agencies, (C)
Manufacturing, light industrial, or research businesses. (City of SLO LUE,
August 1994).
3. Technology intensive enterprises, including start up companies, incubators,
research and development entities, computer sojfivare, and health care services.
(City of Davis, 1992)
4. Future oriented businesses which would have natural ties to Cal Poly in such
areas as computers, biomedicine, robotics, micro-electronics, new materials
research and communications. Also, regional medical facilities to strengthen the
City's role as a regional medical center. (Chamber "Vision of SLO's Economic
Future", 1993).
■ ement Program -
5=: Aso previous correspondence to the Council, several months ago Mid-
State Bank p e Enhancement Program to City staff whereby they would
make low-interest loans Ie for storefront improvements, in cooperation with the
City. After an initial discusst ugh word of mouth several other local banks
expressed aninterest in offering a si gram. On October 18th, a meeting with
representatives from our local banks was he .scuss the development of a consistent
program which all banks could offer, and whic could support. The City's
proposed program is outlined in Attachment 5. To taff has received verbal
assurances that several of the local banks will be participatin rogram.
10
ATTACHMENT
- MEETIN � 7 gSAGENDA
March 7, 1995 DAl ITEM #
MEMORANDUM
1
DR
fl A DIR
CAO ❑ FIRE CHIEF
TO: Council Colleagues 600MRNEr ❑ PW DIR
p-CCERWORIG ❑ POUCE CHF
FROM: Council Member Kathy Smith ❑ MGMT TEAM ❑ REC DIR
❑ C READ ILE ❑ U L DIR
SUBJECT: Expanded Economic Development Program IP-
SUBJECT:
I would like to propose the following additional staff direction for the expansion of the SLO
Economic Development Program:
Community Participation: =
Development of a business-based community advisory committee to provide
voluntary program support
Staff: Economic Development Director, full time, reporting to the CAO
Salary: Medium range of salary identified via personnel inquiries to other cities of
equal size, complexity, etc. (as per established administrative policy)
Initial Priorities:
1. Review and analysis of current employment base with focus on skills of
underemployed residents. Analysis to include employment resources
generated via Cal Poly, Cuesta, Private Industry Council, etc.
2. Research and classification of current industrial/commercial base of business
community. The most desirable "feeder industries" identified.
3. Establishment of a strong community business participation component
including such organizations as the SLO Chamber of Commerce, SLO
Business Improvement Association, etc.
4. Development and implementation of a Business Recruitment Plan matching
employment needs of the underemployed with "clean" industrial prospects as
a top priority.
5. Continue all elements of current retention and expansion programs for
existing local businesses.
Individuals experienced in this field indicate that quantifiable results may be measured
within 18 months. If you concur with this proposal, the following motion is suggested:
"Direct staff to move Goal C.5, "Expand the Economic Development Program,"to the Major
City Goals category and incorporate the proposal from Council Member Smith into this
program."
MEETING AGENDA
DATE - -aDATE.eU-a ITEM #
March 6, 1995
TO: SLO City Council
It COUNCIL CDD DIR
From: Kathy Smith, Council Member
If CAO o❑/FlN DIA
VACAO 91 F RE CHIEF
.,ATTORNEY �PW DIR
RE: Review of Emergency Management- Earthquake Course pp((ca ❑ POLICE CHF
California Specialized Training Institute 2/27 -3/03/95 ❑ MOMTTEAM �'FjEC DIA
Camp San Luis o,C FILE V/UTILDIR
❑ PERS DIR
Twelve participants from City of SLO including representatives from:
- Council
- Community Development RECEIVED
- Legal
- Public Works MAR 0 7 1945
- Utilities
- Parks&Recreation CITY CLERK
- Fire Department SAN LUIS OBISPO.CA
This Intense week-long course clearly illustrates the significant roles of various
departments/individuals in the event of an earthquake.
Each of the 70 participants was assigned to one of the following:
- Policy/Incident Command
-Plans Section
- Logistics Section
- Operations Section
In evening meetings, each section devised a specific plan using guidelines from the Office
of Emergency Services. A four-hour simulation of an "earthquake" gave participants an
opportunity to establish an Emergency Operations Center and implement their plans.
Challenges experienced included communications failures, shortage of staff and
equipment, widespread building collapses, raging fires, loss of life, establishment of
emergency shelters and critical decision-making issues.
In addition to learning the specific considerations of each of the segments of disaster
preparedness, SLO staff members had an opportunity to share, face-to-face,the
experiences of city staff from throughout the state, many of whom had experience with
earthquake disasters.
An earthquake is clearly the most challenging of disasters due to the absence of lead time
and the inability of projecting what resources might remain intact to facilitate reaction and
recovery. Other Council participation is encouraged.
MEEImG AGENDA
LATE -7-FT ITEM # �X•
6
COUNCIL ❑ CDD DIA
DI/ O ❑ FIN DIA
March 6, 1995 fd ton ❑ FIRE CHIEF
ATTORNEY ❑ PW DIR
rCLERWMG ❑ POLICE CHF
❑ MGMTTEAM O REC DIR
❑ C FILE ❑ UTiL DIR
: VERS DIR
TO: SLO City Council
From: Kathy Smith, Council Member
RE: Proposed April Agenda Item
During the month of April, Hotline of San Luis Obispo County will celebrate its 25th
Anniversary of responding to information, referral and crisis calls from individuals in need
in our area.
As no special event is planned at which the SLO City Council might be present to pay
tribute to this vital community service, I seek support to place Hotline leadership on the
agenda in April so that Council may present a Proclamation and offer an opportunity for
the organization to share some pertinent data and perspectives regarding their service.
REcEiVE®
MAR 0 71995
CITY CLERK
SAN LUIS OBISPO,CA
March 7, 1995
FROM: Professor Blair London �� 1
Materials Engineering Department
Cal Poly
TO: San Luis Obispo City Council
SLO Bus Service Public Hearing
SUBJECT: San Luis Obispo City Bus Service
I greatly value the bus service that gets me from home(near Tank Farm Road&Broad
Streets)to Poly and back again every day. I am a recent addition to the Cal Poly faculty
and the San Luis area having moved here about a year and a half ago. For that entire time
(including summer)I have relied on SLO Transit to get me to and from campus. I ride the
bus nearly every weekday. My family has one car,and because the bus service is available
I can leave the car with my wife and two-and-a-half-year-old daughter.
Using the bus instead of driving makes me feel good—I have much less of a detrimental
impact on the environment. I grew up in Philadelphia, PA and took public transit from
grade school through my college years. I have also lived in St. Louis, MO and the San
Francisco Bay Area and have used various fomes of public transportation in these cities. I
believe it is the right thing to do. I know it can work.
The problem in San Luis Obispo is that the city bus service is NOT working.
In the mornings, I take Route 3 from the Hollyhock stop on Tank Farm Rd.(7:11 a.m.)to
City Hall where I transfer to Route 5 which goes to Cal Poly(7:30 a.m.scheduled arrival
time at the UU). In the afternoons I take Route 4 from the Graphic Arts stop at Poly(4:30
p.m.)and transfer to Route 3 at City Hall(5:11 p.m.scheduled arrival at my "home stop").
I have been extremely frustrated with the service(or more often lack of service)with SLO
City Transit over the last eighteen or so months. Here is a detailed list:
1. In general, the new bus schedules have not improved things. If anything the
bus service is now worse (less reliable, less on-time, less professional)than it was
before.
2. The bus is often late. This happens in the morning and afternoon. There
are serious consequences for me if this happens at either time.
Morning: I could be late for class which is absolutely inexcusable for this
Professor! If Route 5 is supposed to get to the UU stop by 730 this leaves
plenty of time for an 8:00 class. The reality is that it has never arrived at
this stop at 730 since you changed the schedules. Most times we are still
sitting at City Hall at 7:29! Thus, I get to Poly at 7:40(or sometimes later).
It is quite difficult to start the day not knowing if I will arrive on campus on
time to teach my first class.
Afternoon: I could arrive at my "home stop" any time between 5:11 (the
scheduled time,this is rare)and 5:30! Many times I have missed the
connection at City Hall and been"stranded". This kind of bus service is
unacceptable and unprofessional.
3. My experience has been that if anything happens when the bus is on route
(lots of people at a stop, picking up or letting off a wheelchair,etc.)the bus will
be late. This is then compounded by the need for many riders to transfer at City
Hall. So you start a "viscous cycle"where one bus will make the other ones late.
When it comes to the afternoon, it can get really bad For example, I have waited
30 minutes for Route 4 at Cal Poly (4:30 supposed pick-up) many times.
4. Because of the late problem, I have missed connections at City Hall
numerous times. In the morning I end up walking/running to Poly to get to class
with a bit of time to spare before I begin to teach—and to make sure I do in fact get
to class on time. In the afternoon I must call my wife to be picked up at City Hall
(waiting an hour for the next bus is not an option for me)—this defeats the whole
purpose of taking the bus.
5. The buses often break down causing delays. This has happened to buses on
the routes I take 4 times this Winter term alone! The buses I ride are rather old—
if s no wonder they break down. The wheelchair lifts seem to break down with
regularity.
6. I do not believe some of your schedules are realistic. For example, in the
morning Route 5 is scheduled to leave City Hall at 7:22. The#3 bus I ride rarely
gets to City Hall to make this connection(even if it is on time at my stop). We still
make the transfer,but only because Route 5 waits,then it's late. Why don't your
schedules reflect the reality of the situation? Three minutes or so lay over at City
Hall seems too short.
7. Whether it's during the school year or in the summer,the bus service has been
equally bad. I was"stranded" at City Hall several times during the summer. The
buses were late during the summer. The poor service does not seem to correlate
with student ridership.
I hope my comments can help change the SLO Transit system to make it much more
reliable. I really want public transit to work. I believe in it! I am looking forward to
improved service in the near future.
E ►
March 7 , 1995
TO: Council Colleagues
FROM: Councilmember Dodie Williams 100?
SUBJECT: Paul E. Spangler Memorial Fitness Trail
In May 1994 , I presented a proposal to the City Council to rename
the fitness trail in Laguna Lake Park after Dr . Paul E. Spangler ,
who was instrumental in its creation. Dr . Spangler was one of
our outstanding senior citizens , with a long history of service
to both country and community.
The proposal was for a private group to raise funds for an
engraved plaque honoring Dr . Spangler to be placed on a boulder
at the trailhead and new numbers installed at the fitness stops .
The Council was in support of the project , and agreed that the
city would refurbish the trail , which was in considerable
disrepair . Since that time , the trail has been repaired , a
boulder moved in to accommodate the plaque and a new map of the
trail has been designed . The plaque is a replica of the
editorial cartoon done by Jerry James after Dr . Spangler ' s death,
with some additional commemorative language .
We are fast coming to the dedication day - Saturday, March 18 .
Activities will include a relay race , beginning at 9 a.m. , and a
dedication ceremony at approximately 10 a.m. Dr . Spangler ' s
daughter will be in attendance for the ceremony, and will unveil
the plaque . Councilmembers and any interested staff are invited
to attend the ceremony (and enter the race , too) .
I believe the city should issue a proclamation naming March 18 ,
1995 , Paul E. Spangler Day.
I appreciate your consideration.
I
I
I
i
IN
r
d
dill
o
d
� Q
Y�
In The Superior Court of The State of California
In and for the County of San Luis Obispo
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
No. dv 1-69857-0-9
City of SLO
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
ss.
County of San Luis Obispo cilli 1u� related needs. The results of
+City OF these studies and surveys
San tU1sOBISPO were used to create formal
I can a citizen of the United States and a resident of the
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC franchise renewal objectives
HEARINGS. to guide the City through the
On Tuesday, March 7, franchise renewal process;
County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen and not 1995, the San Luis Obispo and,.
City Council will hold public WHEREAS, the City beqan
hearings beginning at 7:00 meeting with Sonic Cable
interested in the above-entitled Matter p.m.in the Council Chambers Leasing Corporation in early
Of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, 1993 to develop a mutually
on the items listed below. acceptable franchise renewal
I am now, and at all times embraced The reports will be available agreement. Because the City
for review in the Clty'Clerk's and Sonic Cable Leasing Cor-
Department on the Wednes. poration were not able to
in the publication herein mention was, the principal clerk day before the meeting. For reach agreement on a new
more information, please call franchise prior to the April
781-7103. 1993 franchise expiration
of the printers and publishers of the SAN LUIS OBISPO The Council may also dis- date,the City and Sonic Cable
cuss other hearings or busi- Leasing Corporation have
ness items before or after mutually agreed to extend the
those listed. If you challenge existing franchise for short-
COUNTY TELEGRAM-TRIBUNE, a newspaper of general any one of the proposed term increments until an ac-
actions described below in ceptable franchise agreement
court, you may be limited to is developed;and,.
circulation, printed and published daily, Sundays ex- raising only those Issues you WHEREAS, city staff and
or someone else raised at the Sonic Cable Leasing Corpora-
public hearing described in tion have now developed a
cepted, at the City of San Luis Obispo in the above this notice, or in written draft franchise renewal agree-
correspondence delivered to -ment for the City Council's
the City Council at,or prior to, consideration that meets the
named county and state; that Notice the public hearing, community's cable related
UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS- needs. This proposal Ion.
to consider requests from the tains the following key provl-
public regarding new, ex- sions%
panded or modified transit Type: Non-exclusive Term:
services.(30 min.). 15 years Franchise Fees: 5%
NEIGHBORHOOD EN- of gross revenues System
HANCEMENT - to consider Rebuild:Cable System will be
amendments to the zoning upgraded to 78 channels
at which the annexed clipping is a true printed copy, was regulations to strengthen and (with fiber to the serving areal
expand property mainte- _WHEREAS-S- a iity has
published in the above-named newspaper and not in any nance provisions(TA 175-93), extended the deadline for
(2 hrs.). submittal by Sonic Cable
supplement thereof — on the following dates, to-wit: LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT- Leasing Corporation of a for.
SWAZEY ST. -to consider a mal franchise renewal pro- I
request for a lot line adjust. posal from February 3, 1995
2/25 ment where the resulting two to March 17,1995. I
lots have a depth less than NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
the minimum depth required RESOLVED BY THE CITY I
by the Subdivision Regula- COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
dons for property located at SAN LUIS OBISPO THAT:.
2046 Swazey Street. (15 1. A public hearing will be
min.). held on March 7, 1995 at 7
SONIC CABLE RENEWAL- pm in the Council Chambers
to consider renewing the fran. of City Hall at which time It is
that said newspaper was duly and regularly ascertained chise agreement with Sonic the intention of the City Coun-
Cable Television of San Luis cil to grant a fifteen year
and established a newspaper of general circulation by Obispo for a term of 15 years. franchise to Sonic Cable Leas-
Decree entered in the Superior Court of San Luis Obispo (30 I
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ing Corporation.2. ypersons having any
County, State of California, on June 9, 1952, Case #19139 Diane R.Gladwell,City Clerk. interest in the franchise re-
RESOLUTION NO. 8391 newal or any objection to the
under the provisions of Chapter 1, Division 7, Title of the 11995SERIES) granting of the franchise re-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY newal may appear before the
Government Code of the State of California. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Council and be heard there-
SAN LUIS OBISPO DECLAR- on.
ING THE CITY'S INTENT TO 3. The City Clerk will pub-
I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the GRANT A FIFTEEN YEAR lish this resolution at least
foregoing is true and Correct. FRANCHISE TO SONIC CA- once within fifteen days of Its
BLE LEASING CORPORA• 9 paper in
passe a in a news
TION AND SETTING A PUB. the City of San Luis Obispo.
LIC HEARING FOR MARCH 7, Upon motion of Vice Mayor
��/) ,( 1995. Romero, seconded by Coun-
-/—e(�-.+/ ee /.� WHEREAS, Sonic Cable cil Member Smith and on the
Leasing Corporation notified following roll call vote%
(Signature of Principal Clerk, the City In 1991 of their desire AYES: Council Members
to renew their cable television Romero, Smith, Roalman,
franchise that was scheduled Williams, and Mayor Settle
to expire In April of 1993; NOES:None
Date 2/25 19 95 and,. ABSENT:None.
WHEREAS, upon receiving The foregoing resolution
this notification from Sonic was adopted this 14th day of
Cable Leasing Corporation, February,1995.
the City began preparing for /s/Mayor Allen Settle
the renewal process.Several /s/Diane Gladwe8,City Clerk
studies and surveys were Feb.25,1995 t1v89857
carried out to assess t
capabilities of the current
cable system and ascertain
the c�munity's future cable