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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/09/1997MINUTES I ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9,1997- 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL HEARING ROOM, 990 PALM STREET ' SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members Kathy Smith, Dave Romero, Dodie Williams, Vice Mayor Bill Roalman, and Mayor Allen Settle City Staff Present: Bonnie Gawf, City Clerk; Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer, Diane Sheeley, Economic Development Manager. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD There were no public comments. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS There were no Council Liaison Reports. STUDY SESSION 1. TARGETED INDUSTRY CLUSTER COMMITTEE REPORT (File No. 238) Council considered the Targeted Industry Cluster Committee Report regarding business recruitment and priorities and strategies. Mayor Settle introduced the members of the committee. Assistant CAO Hampian presented a brief history and an overview of the Targeted Industry Cluster Committee Study. Economic Development Manager Sheeley presented details of the study. Howard Gordon, Xing Technologies, presented the results of the TICC study, including primary Industry Clusters: Computer Software /Multimedia; Light Manufacturing /Light Industrial; Business /Customer Service Center. He identified local companies currently in SLO that are within the cluster groups and reviewed the qualities of the town which attract these companies. He listed marketing strategies and priorities recommended by the committee to attract those types of companies. Mayor Settle asked that each Committee member address the Council regarding the study. Ira Winn, retired professor, stated that he is in agreement with the Committee's recommendations. Shelly Stanwvck, Chamber of Commerce, asked Council to focus on the report to provide guidance for future recruitment efforts. City Council Meeting Page 2 Tuesday, September 9, 1997- 7:00 p.m. Loretta Doukas, Seagate Software, stated that she looks forward to developing the program. ' Charley Senn, realtor, stated that commercial real estate is changing and that commercial software is a viable tool for use in the industry. Lauren Brown, thanked the City Council for initiating the study. Art Aguilar noted that this type of study prepares the City to assist those businesses in their efforts to grow or come to this area. He said SLO County is representative of the rest of the state, but that many people within the immediate area are under -employed. Steve Barasch, stated that this study will help the City prepare for the future, and that there is a public relations challenge to get the word out that the City does wish to attract business. He noted that vacancies exist in town, and strategies need to be employed to fill those vacancies. Barry Floyd, professor of information systems, stated that there is much opportunity within the community because technology is reducing the importance of proximity to the home office. Howard Gordon stated that the types of businesses that are here provide the opportunity to raise the level of employment for the existing work force and Cal Poly graduates. He said the types of businesses in the identified clusters will generate significant cash flow into the community. Mayor Settle opened the meeting for public comment. Miguel Denoso , Cuesta College, stated that he has concerns about the low wages in the restaurants and retail establishments. He said that housing prices must be addressed as many ' families who work here cannot afford to live here. George Garcia, SLO, American Institute of Architects, read a letter endorsing the report and asked Council to accept and implement the report immediately. He offered resources of the AIA to help with the implementation. Greqq Goodwin, EVC, stated that he looks forward to working with the City on business recruitment and complimented the Committee on a job well done. Mayor Settle returned discussion to the Council. After discussion, moved by Williams /Smith to receive and accept the report. After further discussion Council Member Williams agreed to change the motion to receive and endorse the report and Council Member Smith agreed to amend her second; motion carried (5 -0). Council directed that the Committee meet in six months to review progress made and report back to Council in one year. COMMUNICATIONS COMM7. Council Member Williams distributed a FAX from Ken Kohlen regarding an author from Denmark who will be at Cal Poly on September 30 to talk about "public places." COMM2. Assistant CAO Hamaian distributed a brochure about the upcoming Creek Day. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Settle adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m. to Tuesday, September 16, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. City Council Meeting Tuesday, September 9,1997- 7:00 p.m. Page 3 APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 1017197 ' c BG:dr B -We L Gawf ity P3 erk MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16,1997- 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ROLL CALL: Council Members Present: Council Members Kathy Smith, Dave Romero, Dodie Williams, Vice Mayor Bill Roalman, and Mayor Allen Settle City Staff Present: Ken Hampian, Acting City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney; Bonnie Gawf, City Clerk; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, Bill Statler, Finance Director, Jim Gardiner, Police Chief; Bob Neumann, Fire Chief; Paul LeSage, Parks and Recreation Director; Neil Havlik, Natural Resources Manager, Wayne Peterson, City Engineer PRES1. Mayor Settle presented a proclamation commemorating September 17th through 23rd as Constitution Week to Mickey Schmidt of the La Cuesta Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD PC7. Larry Batcheldor, 1874 McCallum, spoke in opposition to Cal Poly's application for a permit to sell alcoholic beverages at the PAC and suggested that only non - alcoholic beverages be served. PC2. Laverne Schneider, 1356 Marsh, spoke regarding problems occurring in the Mission Trailer Park in conjunction with eviction notices sent to current tenants. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Smith requested that item C5 be pulled from the consent calendar for discussion. Council Member Smith noted that she will not be participating in the vote on item C2. Moved by Romero/Williams to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of C5, as recommended by the City Administrative Officer; motion carried (5 -0).