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Home My WebLink About05/02/2000, LIASON - EOC LIASON MEE 3 AGENDA DATE ITEM # Liai�n May 2, 2000 9tOUNCIL ❑CDD DIR p"CAO ❑FIY D17 To: Mayor and City Council e'ACAD ❑F P,E C:::-,- From: Jan Howell Marx, Council Member CKATTOsNEY ❑PW D ER;,I 3 ❑POLiC C::7RE: EOC Liason Z;O T TEALI ❑REC DII p�1R16Vh107' ❑UTIL DIR ❑L 1 ❑PERS DIR To update you on EOC activities: —the EOC Child Care Resource Connection Newsletter is attached. Providing adequate childcare is an ongoing concern. According to the 1999 California Child Care Portfolio, "There are 4.1 times more children aged 0-13 with working parents than licensed child care slots" in San Luis Obispo County. —EOC is still looking for a site in the City of San Luis Obispo to which to relocate its administrative offices. The present lease with Ziatech expires in June, 2001. —EOC now operates programs in ten counties, mostly Headstart and Migrant Headstart. --Wendy Nogle Scalise has joined the EOC Board as the representative from Atascadero. RECEIVED MAY 2 - 2000 i i SLQ Cti` CLERK h_-TING ,00 AGENDA ornmunl rn DATES—ITEM #— May 2, 2000 Kil �C r'�L . .�1TO: Ma Or and Cl Council OL!C' C:.y ty o RCC DIUFrom: Jan Howell Marx,Council Member RE: COmmumcatlons _ ❑ TIL DIRp'PERS DIR Ip With the price of housing going up, it is getting harder and harder for mid range City employees to purchase homes in our City. Also, another house in my neighborhood was sold to the parents of a Cal Poly student, for a student rental. As you know, I have been exploring the idea of the City developing a new benefit program for employees, a"co-investment"program designed to facilitate home ownership for moderate income city employees. I have suggested a one year experimental program for entry level Police and Firefighters. I wonder if it would also make economic sense for the City to invest in San Luis Obispo residential real estate. If a small portion of City investment monies were used to increase the size of down payments so that monthly payments are affordable to the employee, would this pencil out for the City? I imagine an arrangement where, if the house were later sold, the City would receive its prorata share of any appreciation in value. Firefighters and police officers would be good candidates for this benefit,especially since living in the City would cut their emergency response time dramatically. Also, employees living in the City would have other advantages consistent with City goals, such as reducing employee automobile travel. But, practically speaking, would the idea work? Concern for moderate income affordable housing is also present at the Federal level. A bill called the"American Homeownership and Economic Opportunity Act" (HR 1776), recently passed the House and is now in the Senate Committee on Banking Housing and Urban Affairs. That bill includes many provisions through which Fannie Mae would help school teachers, police officers, firefighters and municipal employees buy homes in the communities in which they work Attached for your information is a summary from Representative Lois Capps' office. I propose that Council direct staff to explore and develop the concept of a"co- investment"program for City employees, research such programs in other cities,and report back to the Council. Also,that the Council consider writing letters to the Senate Committee on Banking Housing and Urban Affairs supporting HR 1776, or directing staff to further research the bill. RECEIVED MAY L - 2000 SLO CITY CLERK 805 546 8368 04/28 '00_11 :01 N0.648 02/04 I i i , 1 i American Homeownership' and Economic Opportunity A 1LR 1776 i j I This bill includes nurnrcus provisions intended to make homeownership more aftordab ndto increase h.omeownersliip among low-and moderate-income families. It includes many provisions to help saltdol teachers,police oflieers.firefighters, and municipal ern-ployecs i homes in the commtinWes in which they work. i ■ Provides special authority for local government to use Community Development ] ck { Cr,ant(CD$G);and HOME Investme4t Partnership program funding to,11cip teat r i and uni.fon ed municipal cm.pl.oyees j ind;Uding police officers,firefighters.sanitatio d other maintenance workers)buy hontis within the communities in which they w I � i ■ Reduces down payment requirementsifor teachers and public safety officen who ain a Federal Housing Authority(FHA) loan to buy a home in die jurisdiction in whie cy work,requiring such individualsto nmke just a 1%down payment. ` i ■ Allows teacherand school adrninistraators to buy HUD-owned properties(usual! F HA- foreclosed:.pro�crties)'in distiessed neighborhoods at 50%of the property's appy value,and it provides that teachers obtaining FHA. insurance to buy such a.prope must make just a Sl 00 dorm payment. ■ Requires HUD fto transfer certain HUb-foreclosed properties to locall governmen eligible community dcvelopr=t .orgdnizsations for use by local authozities in ho i ownership and aomniality reviWization c5orts in distressed areas. ; I I ■ Allows local governments the tlexibiity to assist teachers, police officer'.firefi . and other municipal employees 1h purchasing homes in the communities in whit ey work. i ■ Authorizes HUb to distribute competitive grants to local government for homeo .t rship programs in"hbmeownership zones" -locally designated residential:areas when rge- scale developnient projects arc dcsigued to reclaim distressed neighbot'_°.00ds by ting homeownership opportunities for 10-v$,,-and moderate-income families. i I ■ Allows local housing Authorities'to use Section 3 rental assistance as down pa assistance for the purchase of a tomer I ' I I I I � I EYING AGENDA DATE, _a-oo ITEM # omrn" FAO M CDD DIR ❑FIN^:' ❑FIFn To: Mayor and City Council ❑PW DIA From: Jan Howell Marx, Council Member ORIG ❑POLICE Ct:P ❑REC DIR RE: Communications ❑unL D!R O PERS DIR t I would like to discuss the problem of finding space for the San Luis Obispo County Genealogical Society and the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society RECEIVED MAY 1 - 2000 SLO CITY CLERK SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM 696 MONTEREY STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 r P.O. BOX 1391, CALIFORNIA 93406 805.543.0638 Chairperson,Cultural Heritage Commission April 26, 2000 c/o Jeff Hook, Associate Planner City of San Luis Obispo 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo,CA 93401-3249 Dear Mr. Hook: The San Luis Obispo County Genealogical Society(SLOCGS)and the San Luis Obispo County Historical Society(SLOCHS)respectfully request the San Luis Obispo City Council to allow both societies to jointly lease on an interim basis,the San Luis Obispo City owned house and garage located at 610 Monterey Street. Both non-profit societies further ask that the lease price be set at$1.00 per annum Purpose The main purposes for this request are fourfold: 1.) To locate secure and accessible space for the SLOCGS to house their 6,000+volume genealogical library. A collection that is unmatched throughout SLO County. 2.) To locate secure and accessible space for individuals to conduct genealogical research. 3.) To locate secure and accessible space for the SLOCHS to continue the ongoing inventory of its massive artifact collections. 4.) To locate secure and accessible space for individuals to better conduct local historical research. Expected benefits to local community The SLOCGS's 6000+volume genealogical library is currently stored in an inaccessible steel shipping container after losing the space it had occupied in the Atascadero Memorial Building for thirty years. There are no concrete plans to make this library accessible at this time. Allowing this requested lease would make this library(unique in SLO County)accessible to both local community members and visitors to the City of San Luis Obispo. Locating this genealogical library in downtown San Luis Obispo would place it close to other important research sites including the main SLO City/County Library,the SLO County Courthouse,the SLO County Clerk/Recorder's office, and of course the SLOCHS Historical Museum. This is of obvious benefit to anyone doing local research and could prove to be a draw for those living outside of SLO County thus benefiting local tourism. Finally, it would place the library in the geographic heart of the county, allowing easier access for marry local residents. RECEIVED APR 2 6 2000 SLO CITY COUNCIL Allowing the SLOCHS to also inhabit this space would bring two benefits to the local community. First, additional archive space would help to facilitate better customer service to those using the SLOCHS's archives for historical research. The SLOCHS is working diligently to make the historical collections more accessible and added space would help the society to better realize this goal. One customer that would certainly benefit to greater archive access to is the City of SLO itself. The City of SLO has used SLOCHS archives in the past to research various historical aspects of the City of San Luis Obispo. Second, added space would also help the SLOCHS to continue the inventorying process of its voluminous collections of local artifacts. It's of benefit to all if more of the collections are inventoried and eventually made accessible to the public. Finally,there is a certain positive synergy to placing a genealogical library and a historical archive in the same facility. Both groups are able to share costs,resources and knowledge and this too benefits the public by placing more information at their disposal. Costs All operational and maintenance costs including but not limited to: electrical power, natural gas,water, sewer, garbage,security,grounds and insurance will be shared by the two societies with the SLOCHS bearing approximately 75%of all such costs for the facility.. Requested Lease Type A rolling one-year lease is sought by both societies. More specifically, both societies seek a joint one- year lease where both societies would vacate the premises one year after receiving a notice of lease termination from the City of San Luis Obispo. Public Hours Both societies are jointly committed to having the facility open to the public every Tuesday through. Saturday,from noon until 4PM, excluding certain holidays. Every attempt to will be made to increase the total number of hours open to the public as additional volunteer hours become available. Space Allocation for Each Society Both societies hope to equally share the premises. Changes to Facility No architectural or structural changes are planned or anticipated by either society for this facility unless specifically required by the City of San Luis Obispo Signage Appropriate and approved signage, which includes the names of both societies and hours of operation, will be jointly procured and displayed by the societies at no cost to the City of San Luis Obispo. Conclusions Both societies have long records of public service to all local communities. The SLOCHS has been in continuous operations since 1953,the SLOCGS since 1967. This proposed use for the 610 Monterey Street property would benefit the community and both societies would be excellent stewards of this facility. Both societies are well aware that this would be only an interim solution to our pressing needs, until the final use for the property is realized by the City of San Luis Obispo. Please help us in our time of need. If you should have any further questions, please feel free to contact Cheryl Storton from the 1 � SLOWS at 489-5457 or Matthew Herrera from the SLOCHS at 543-3540. Thank you for your time and consideration. Respectfully Submitted; Cheryl Storton President San Luis Obispo County Genealogical Society Matthew Herrera , Board Member San Luis Obispo County Historical Society Copies:Honorable Members of the San Luis Obispo City Council Enclosures(3) t SLOCGS members who are experienced researchers respond to queries from all over the county from persons.who request help and are unable to travel to our area. Publications SLOCGS publishes a quarterly Bulletin featuring county records and information. This Bulletin is exchanged with 66 genealogical societies and copies go to 18 other libraries throughout the U.S. The Society also publishes a bi-monthly Newsletter that includes a calendar of events and articles of interest to our members and friends. It is also exchanged with other societies. SLOCGS publishes the results of its research projects including county cemetery listings, County Great Registers, funeral home records and, when completed, an index to the obituaries in every newspaper in the county since they began publication. We currently have 15 publications available for sale. Large, nationally known Genealogical Libraries in Indiana, Texas, Wisconsin and California purchase our publications for their files. Current genealogical library status After extensive publicity in newspapers and on TV and an exhaustive search throughout the county SLOCGS has been unable to find adequate and affordable quarters for our genealogical library. Assets currently stored in a steel container at the Santa Margarita Ranch are at risk of deterioration if the storage period extends indefinitely. Other organizations that used this facility for workshops and meetings have had to find new meeting places. Since the library also served as our office and headquarters it is much more difficult to distribute mail, maintain records, etc. The copy machine and all publishing activities have been temporarily relocated to a member's home. The Society continues to seek a new location on even an interim basis so that our full services can be available to our members and the general public once again. Addendum 1 of 2 San Luis Obispo County Genealogical Society Background The Society was founded as a non-profit organization to promote genealogy and family history research throughout the county on October 23, 1967. SLOWS is heavily dependent on volunteer help for providing all of the programs we offer to the community. Membership ranges between 210 and 240 with 20 to 30 members residing outside the county. The Society is managed by an Executive Committee of 20 people. Two-thirds of the Society income is derived from annual dues and the balance comes from sale of publications, donations and various fund raising activities. Our annual budget is about $6,000. A significant number of our members are retired persons. The.objectives of the Society are: 1. To promote an interest in genealogy by our members and the general public. 2. To encourage members in genealogical research by providing instruction in careful documentation and maintenance of high quality standards, and in the use of computer technology; and to offer instruction in genealogy to schools and other local organizations. 3. To locate, preserve, compile and index public and private genealogical records (specifically those in San Luis Obispo County), and to make such records available to members and the general public. 4. To encourage and maintain genealogical libraries open to the public and to provide assistance in their use. 5. To publish genealogical and historical information in a regular bulletin, and in any other publications as directed by the Executive Committee. (SLOCGS publishes a quarterly bulletin and a bi-monthly newsletter.) Services provided and benefits to the community Libraries Until January 2000 the Society maintained two libraries, the main North County Library in Atascadero and the smaller South County Library in Arroyo Grande. After 30 years in the Atascadero City Administration Building our $100 per year lease was not renewed. The Paso Robles Historical Society has provided a temporary location in the Paso Robles Carnegie Library. However, the bulk of the library assets are in storage at the Santa Margarita Ranch. When in operation, the Atascadero Library served about 1,000 patrons per year. Unlike most public libraries throughout the country, San Luis Obispo county and local libraries do not have significant genealogy sections and do not have space for one. Our libraries with over 6,000 volumes and experienced library personnel make up for this deficiency. It has been the practice for local librarians to refer researchers to SLOCGS. This capability will be diminished until the main library is reopened. Education SLOCGS maintains special interest groups and workshops in specific areas of research as well as for computer applications and photography. Monthly general meetings are held at the IOOF Hall in San Luis Obispo featuring speakers covering some aspect of genealogical and/or historical interest. Meetings are preceded by one-hour classes for beginners or those who need specialized help. An annual all-day seminar is conducted featuring nationally recognized experts in genealogy. Assistance-is provided to teachers and parents of students at local schools who are researching or looking for genealogical materials. Our members also speak to school classes and local civic and fraternal organizations. 1 - Addendum 2 of 2 San Luis Obispo County Historical Society (SLOCHS) Background The San Luis Obispo County Historical Society is a 501(c)3 non profit organization that was founded in 1953 to preserve local historical artifacts and to act as a historical learning resource for local communities. The Society currently has approximately 900 members. A 14-person board of directors and 5 individual standing committees govern the Society. The SLOCHS has no paid staff at this time. All functions of the Society rest with volunteers. The Society's mission is outlined in our mission statement, adopted on June 26, 1999: "The San Luis Obispo County Historical Society promotes education and individual understanding of i County history and cultural heritage. The Society serves local residents and visitors by collecting, preserving,and exhibiting relevant artifacts and materials, and by cooperating with other regional historical organizations" Services provided and benefits to the community Collections The Society has built the largest and most significant collection of local artifacts anywhere in San Luis Obispo County. Over 40,000 individual artifacts comprise the Society's collections. In addition to those typically on display or stored at the Carnegie Museum in San Luis Obispo,the following locations house the balance of the collections. Twenty-two individual TxTxT shipping containers located at Mustang Storage in San Luis Obispo. Over 2800 square feet of storage and working space at the museum annex in San Luis Obispo. Twelve 4'x4'x4'pallets of artifacts stored in a private warehouse in San Luis Obispo. 800 square feet of storage at Camp San Luis Obispo. Finally, approximately 500 square feet of storage space at the 610 Monterey Street facility. After decades of neglect, the Society is working diligently to organize and inventory this vast collection. Our sincere hope is that more of this collection can be made accessible to the public. The museum annex cannot and will not be maintained by the Society once the Carnegie Museum reopens. Even with the reopening of the Carnegie Museum,there is a desperate need of space by the Society to make mote of the collections available to the public. Properties In addition to operating the Carnegie Museum in San Luis Obispo,the Society owns, maintains and operates the Dallidet Adobe and Gardens in San Luis Obispo,and the Dana Adobe in Nipomo. Education The Society has been a focal point for historical research throughout the county for nearly 50 years. The Society provides educational opportunities for elementary school students, research materials and services and docent services to everyone seeking information on local history. Publications The Society publishes a monthly newsletter, the Tolosa Times. The Society printed a special county sesquicentennial issue this year. The Society is also in the midst of publishing a 1941 work by Mr. Leonard Blomquist on the history of this area from 1830-1850. &ING AGENDA communication DATEo5_ITEM # gym u R May 1, 2000 M,60UNCIL O CDD DIR CXAO [3 RN DIR 21ACA0 O RRE CHIEF TO: Council Colleagues UrtTTORNEY ❑PW DIR GI'f.`LERKIORIO O POLICE CHF 'a," , TT O REC DIR FROM: Dave Romero o'T+"'�bu n ❑"L DIR ❑L E3 PERS DIR I SUBJECT: National Day of Prayer May 4, 2000 is National Day of Prayer. As they have for a number of years, pastors from throughout the city will meet at 12:00 noon, May 4`h, on the steps of City Hall to pray for government officials. You are welcome to attend. DR:ss RECEIVED MAY I 2000 SLO CITY CLERK SETING A GQND. communication DATE os-Oil -0Q RM0 Gmmunfn May 1, 2000 (To�aa�� p NSDIR D R O'ACAO ❑FIRE CHIEF TO: Council Colleagues a'ATrORHEY �w DIR eCLERKIORIG ❑POLICE CHF ❑!1G j TEAM ❑REC DIR FROM: Dave Romero G� h U ❑UTIL DIR 1 <r �C. �''YX%r1 ❑PERS DIR Il SUBJECT: Street Name Signs The City approved the details of the street name design during the meeting of 4/18/00 with very little public comment. Since that time we have received numerous comments, e-mails, and phone calls objecting to the Libra typeface. Though distinctive and consistent with much of the City's printed material, that typeface is somewhat difficult to read. With the exception of the typeface, the basic signs follow closely the standards adopted after extensive review by the Design Review Board (predecessor to the ARC) in the early 1970s. In my view the only uncertainty with the new sign relates to the typeface. Although I have no objection to the ARC reviewing the matter, the ultimate decision must be made by the City Council. My preference would be for the City to place the matter of the typeface only as a business item at a future Council meeting, considering input from the ARC and the public. I would hope this could be placed on a relatively early agenda to avoid delays in ordering of new signs. DR:ss I• RECEIVED MAY 1 - 2000 SLO CITY CLERK Mailing Labels 1 1 May 2,2000 : agenda and Staff Reports .cgenda and Staff Reports lA and 1B !A and 113 Continued Agenda and Staff Report Sports Fields(C11) Paul Quong R 177-99 C/O Tom Williams Dave Juhnke Marigold Center,LLC SS&B 3990 Borad Street 1010 Peach Street San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 Paul LeSage—Parks&Rec Rob Strong Strong Planning Services Dick Armfield 444 Hiiguera Street,Suite 201 KSBY San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 1772 Calle Joaquin San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 Lathrop Annexation R 70-99(C 12) John Rossetti Rossetti&Company 1065 Higuera Street,Suite 300 San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 Diane Fredericks Jeff Cole RRM Design Group Stanley Motors 3701 South Higuera Street 1330 Monterey Street San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 Brent Smith Smith Volvo 1219 Monterey Street San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 Cuesta,Cadillac,Oldsmobile 1701 Monterey Street San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 Pat Cusack Saturn of San Luis Obispo 2959 Broad Street San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 Don Valley Valley Mazda 2436 Broad Street San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 Dave Garth San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 Mailing Labels 1jay 2,200 Agenda and Staff Reports +genda and Staff Reports IA and 113 !A and 113 Continued Agenda and Staff Report Sports Fields(C11) Paul Quong R 177-99 C/O Tom Williams Dave Juhnke Marigold Center,LLC SS&B 3990 Borad Street 1010 Peach Street San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 Paul LeSage—Parks&Rec Rob Strong Strong Planning Services Dick Armtield 444 Higuera Street,Suite 201 KSBY San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 1772 Calle Joaquin San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 Lathrop Annexation R 70-99(C12) John Rossetti Rossetti&Company 1065 Higuera Street,Suite 300 San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 Diane Fredericks Jeff Cole RRM Design Group Stanley Motors 3701 South Higuera Street 1330 Monterey Street San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 Brent Smith Smith Volvo 1219 Monterey Street San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 Cuesta,Cadillac,Oldsmobile 1701 Monterey Street San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 Pat Cusack Saturn of San Luis Obispo 2959 Broad Street San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 Don Valley Valley Mazda 2436 Broad Street San Luis Obispo,CA 93401 Dave Garth San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo,CA 93401