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Home My WebLink About10/16/2007, - SUMMARY SLO WORKFORCE ANALYSIS �D Al oA4nmtm i I + Go m 40cl' 0) N CO 4.0 � r Ln H + N LO ® ® ti 0 co to w 1` N r M CO ♦♦AA � e V♦ � ■� Ln en ® M CO ti to eeeeJ — LO TOM LO LO ® M r CO L V � ® O CO i` N E � � � N 1` CO r P%ft E L 0 O co ti M CMO r M E J E m m E W Lcn c m Imm S v Q m M o o - 0 0 L` 0�1UlJlW 1lll� ' 3 o o - Atascadero Lake Pavilion Saturday, November 3, 2007 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 2007 San Luis Obispo County Library Summit 93�)� includes continental breakfast& box lunch Limited Seating Available. Reserve Space Early Reservations Required by Friday, October 19, 2007 for more information contact. 805.781.4338 or caispuro@co.slo.ca.us a scary thought"' Great Quote by (Expedcitions Event `'� journal- Communifies & ist Ste- ibraries Togetherphen JWilber ascadero Lake Pavilion when urday, November 3, 2007talking 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.h You Need t0 about a y com- Come! munity without libraries. Jandmaglne trying to teach a generation of people-who didn't read books as children �ho don't read them as adults-how to express themselves with clarity and empha- sis, muh less precision and grace. Imagine a workp�ace environment populated by work- ers with no sense of history, literature, art, or culture—fn other words,no sense of the tradi- tions an,I influences that have shaped them and hell ed make them who they are." What yo i need to know about the importance of Libra ies in our Communities Democ cy—As a cornerstone of democracy, libraries ire part of the fabric of American fife where free speech, intellectual freedom, and open an equal access to information-including the benefits of technology, books, magazines and newspapers-are essential to a free "It's a scary nation. A Personal Bargain - Not only is access to public libraries free, sup- porting libraries is a bargain. The average annual cost per property owner tc fund our county's library system is only about$3a That is about the average cost of one hardcover book, a few months' subscription to Netflix, c r a year's subscription to only one or two magazines. (More on other side) Gather,,. ,*Places - Libraries anchorcom- munity by providing a neutral gathering pace for all cultures and ages to socialize and engge in the free exchange of ideas, culture and entertainment. Libraries are also a safe and stimulating place for children to spend their free time. Community Involvement - Libraries promote a sense of belonging and interpersonal connection in a society that is increasingly "virtual." Economic Engine - Public libraries are good for the economy. Libraries help: 1) attract bi sinesses and individuals looking to move to a new area;2) prepare our children to be productive me bers of society; 3) all people-regardless of age oiculture- "get ahead"; 4) make job applicants more com- petitive. Education—Library collections help ins ire and motivate our population. Relationship to schools - Public librari s pro- vide support to schools, students, and pa ents. Repositories of Knowledge—LibrarieE are the temples or cathedrals of learning and are reposito- ries of the accumulated understanding of mankind. Technology-All of the larger libraries in our county provide Internet access to those ho can- not afford it, or who live in areas where a cess is unavailable or slow or who simply need hi alp learn- ing to use the Internet. Libraries as a Unique "Third Place," fter Home &Work—San Luis Obispo count commu- nity libraries reflect the value residents ply ce on literacy, education, culture, and freedom. So, as Mr.Wilber's said, "imagine what ur community would be like without lib ?`It's a scary thought."So how can you make a differ- ence? How can you help guarantee the future of our libraries in San Luis Obispo County arid your community? You can begin to make a difference by at ending the "Great Expectations Event" and b part of the changes we need. Join us for this ME-chang- ing experience that will bring Communities &Li- braries Together. This is a free event and includes continental breakfast and a box lunch. cause this is a free event pre-Registration& quired and no day of the event walk-ins can b.�accom- modated. For more information and a registr tion form please contact 805.781.4338 or caispuro@c .slo.ca.us Tou are invited to the... XEECTATlO�s CxvtA _'J .. �y.'itt ar-• �-- Saturday, November 3, 2007 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Atascadero Lake I - - Pavilion Where are We Now, and Where Do We Go From Here? A library means different things to different people. Have you had a chance to share your thoughts and ideas, or would you like an opportunity to provide more ideas? Please join us as libraries & communities come together to share their vision for libraries of the future in our county. This is a free event and includes continental breakfast and a box lunch. Pre-registration is required and no day of event walk-ins can be accommodated. For more information and a registration form please con- tact: 805.781.4338 or caispuro@co.slo.ca.us or go to www.slotibrary.org and down- load a copy. www.slolibrary org If you are passionate about 0 ving vital library services, love books, reading and your 0 0 0 library, this day is all about you! MISR exhibits and hear about innovative programs happening in San Luis Obispo County Participate in developing a vision which will be used to attract public and private partnerships and promote public library services on a countywide and community- specific basis Talk with your neighbors to provide feedback to the library on current issues which are important to you and your local community Learn about interesting, unique library services being implemented around the country Enjoy good food, community-building, fun discussions and being eligible for great give-aways and prizes ° - Free includes continental breakfast & box lunch . Limited Seating Available Reserve Space Early Reservations Required by 1 • 1 1 • Friday, Ocbber 19, 2007 for more information contact. e ' ' ' 805.781.4338 or caispuro@co.slo.ca.us a Great Expectations Event Registration (Please print) Complete the pre-registration form and return to the address below. 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From: ] Killian []Killian@sanluisprintandcopy.com] Sent: Tue 10/16/2007 10:16 AM To: Carter, Andrew; Brown, Paul; Romero, Dave; Settle,Allen; mulholland@slocity.org Cc: bndwms@sbcglobal.net Subject: South Street Project Attachments: Dear Mayor Romero and Council Members: As a business owner on South Street, I am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed South Street project. I am very concerned that this project is not only ill advised, premature and expensive but that, if completed, it will actually make South Street more congested and less safe. I'm not the only business owner that feels this way. Every business that I have spoken with in the Southwind Center knew nothing about this project and they share these same concerns. This project started as a neighborhood effort to make South Street safer for pedestrians and was driven by the Halloween accident that claimed the life of a child. Over the course of four"focus group" meetings it was determined that there was not enough pedestrian traffic on South Street to warrant stop signs, traffic signals, or a midblock pedestrian signal. Nor did the area of the accident qualify for a school crossing zone or safety lighting improvements. There is not enough pedestrian traffic to warrant any of the proposed safety measures yet somehow this neighborhood effort has morphed into a road diet plan to reduce South Street from four to two lanes, a proposal that will affect the entire city. This plan was recommended to you as the most appropriate way to address the high speeds of traffic along the corridor without significantly affecting corridor operations. A key reason given for the feasibility of the project was that Prado Road would divert traffic from South Street. Additionally you were told that there would be no cost to the City for this project. This plan is critically flawed. South Street is currently the only reasonable way to get across town from LOVR and Highway 101. Prado Road is not open and is probably five to ten years away from being open. To reduce the number of traffic lanes without reducing the amount of traffic or providing feasible alternative traffic routes makes little sense. The traffic does not go away, it just becomes more congested and less safe. Combine this with the fact that the speed limit will not be reduced and you will have traffic moving at between 45 and 49 miles per hour in less space. Tell me how this makes South Street safer for pedestrians or, for that matter, for cars that are trying to enter South Street from the residential neighborhoods. Finally, the project will cost the city a significant amount of money. In addition to the reported$10 million cost to the State, it is my understanding that the project will cost the city at least$500,000 to landscape and maintain the medians. Caltrans and city staff support this plan. My question is what hard data exist to support such a plan? Where are the EIR or CEQA documents that lay out the impacts of such a plan?This is a massive project that will be very disruptive and very costly to complete. It is a project that will not only impact the.South Street corridor but the entire city. Where are the hard facts to support it? There was little public notification regarding the input meetings and inadequate notification for public review and discussion of the final plan before it was brought before the council. Before this project goes forward, this matter needs to be reopened for adequate public hearing and discussion. Here are just a few questons that need to be answered: - Why isn't implementation of the project being done in concert with the Prado Road project so that traffic can actually be diverted? haps://mai Lsloeity.org/exchange/asettle/Inbox/%20South%20Street%20Prc ject.EN1L?C... 10/16/2007 Page 2 of 2 - Why can't the city and state work together to modify the vehicle codes or get a mitigation to reduce the speed limit on South, and Street 30 MPHPm t with traffic Bights atr revery co� PH, has a lower speed limit than corner. - Why not just stripe South Street like Pismo and Johnson Avenue rather than build medians? This would be an inexpensive way see it the could convert concept actually 4 aaly works.for a lot less expense ns could be put in when Prado opens. If it doesn't work, you In closing, I urge you to reconsider your support of this project. If you pull back your support it is unlikely that Caltrans will proceed as currently planned. And if the project is delayed, hopefully a plan can be developed to make South Street really safe not only for pedestrians and bicyclists but also for the people who drive it every day and for the customers that come into the businesses in the area. Sincerely, James L Killian President San Luis Print and Copy _._t..,-, ./,,Ptrip,/inhox/%20South%20Street%20Project.EML?C... 10/16/2007 �_ October 16, 2007 PIC J Dear Mayor Romero and Council Members: You have already heard from me regarding the planned modifications to South Street, but I want to reiterate my position before tonight's meeting. South Street, which is also State Highway 227, is the most important east-west conduit for residents from the east side of San Luis Obispo to access major shopping areas, Highway 101 and points south. With the new commercial and residential construction that has already occurred, as well as that in progress, South Street is bound to become even busier. To narrow this street prior to the completion of another arterial such as Prado Road, will cause worse traffic build-ups than we currently experience in this area. From my research, Prado Road will not be ready for use for another 5-7 years at best. The catalyst for this change is the accident that occurred in 2005, which was not the fault of the driver, but of the adults in charge of the children. The entire group could have been hit, with significantly more injuries, had she not been a good driver. Granted, it was a tragedy, but it wasn't the fault of South Street, as some seem to feel. I do not believe the proposed "road diet" - with raised medians - is the best approach to solving the South Street issue. I would have no problem with lanes and turn pockets striped in the same configuration that would be used for the project, while eliminating the raised medians. If this approach was used, we could experience the effect of the calming effort on a state highway without such a disruptive and expensive project. An added benefit is that the City would not have to plant and maintain medians. The safety aspect of the medians escapes me, as running across one lane of traffic and stopping on the median with traffic rushing past at more than 45 mph, strikes me as frightening. I can't imagine a young mother with two children —one in a stroller—trying to cross South Street this way. In reality, the only safe way for pedestrians to cross is with a traffic signal that could be actuated by the pedestrian. Tim Bochum has referred to various "road diets" or"traffic calming" efforts throughout the City. They include Foothill, Pismo and lower Johnson, where striping was done to delineate turn pockets, lane changes, etc. I note that there is not one raised median among them. The traffic calming done on Johnson Avenue in the 90s has worked well without medians, and I can't see why it wouldn't work just as well on South Street. Please give this some consideration. Sincerely, Dodie Williams rage t or t 10A60/0 1;7 C' - slk 7- . From: Hjclende@aol.com [Hjclende@aol.com] Sent: Tue 10/16/2007 3:50 PM To: Settle,Allen; Mulholland, Christine; Romero, Dave;jewan@slocity.org; Brown, Paul; bndwms@sbcglobal.net Cc: Subject: Objection to South St. project Attachments: We would very much like to the attend the public comment portion of tonight's City Council meeting, but due to health problems, are not able to do so. We would like to express our strong support for Dodie William's alternative which she will present tonight. As we have stated previously via e-mail,we are vehemently opposed to the current plan to narrow South St.to two lanes with a median in the middle. Thank you for including our protest in tonight's comment period. 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