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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Brochures 1998CITY ADVISORY BODIES (Attendance Open to the General Public) An important part of the city government policy making process is its various appointed boards and commissions. Serving on a city advisory body provides an opportunity for real public service. Brief descrip- tions of these bodies are listed below. PLANNING COMMISSION: makes final decisions as well as recommendations to the City Council on most types of development applications. Also advises the Council on long-range planning. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall. (7 members) ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION: estab- lishes architectural guidelines and rules on the design of new construction and major commercial remodeling projects. Meetings are held on the first and third Mon- day of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall. (7 members) HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: advises the City Council on matters concerning social problems affect- ing the residents of the city. assists in tenantilandlord problems, and reviews and recommends grants-in-aid. to assist groups which provide human services pro- grams. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7.00 p.m. in the Hearing Room at City Hall. (7 members) PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: advises the Council on parks development and recreation pro- grams and gives general guidance to the Recreation Department. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Recreation Department Conference Room, 860 Pacific Street. (7 members) PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE: prepares and recommends long-range and annual city promotional and advertising programs and advises the Council on city grants to local cultural groups. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Hearing Room at City Hall. (7 members) HOUSING AUTHORITYi the commission is directly responsible for all operations of the Housing Authori- ty. The commission approves applications for federal and state housing programs, approves the authority's annual operating budgets: and assists the city in its efforts to address the housing needs of low and medium income households. Meetings are held the fourth Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. - 487 Leff Street. (7 members) PERSONNEL BOARD; provides a forum for airing both sides of unresolved employeegrievances and disciplin- ary matters with its recommendations forwarded to the City Council. Meetings are held at City Hall whenever a personnel matter requires it. (5 members) TECHNICAL St SPECIAL PURPOSE ADVISORY BODIES: Business Improvement Association Advisory Board Mass Transportation Committee Citizens' Advisory Committee Joint Recreational Use of School District Property Tree Committee Jack House Committee Handicapped Board of Appeals Construction Board of Appeals Cultural Heritage Committee Parking Management Committee These advisory members are appointed by the City Council or the City Administrator. They are con- sidered permanent and may meet regularly or only when projects or proposals require their attention. Applications are accepted year-round. Please contact the City Clerk's office for more information. FACTS ABOUT SAN LUIS OBISPO First Incorporated Became Charter City rather than a General Law City Population - 1989 Elevation Land Area Average Mean Temperature Total City Budget - 1989190 Full-time City Employees SEAL Feb. 19, 1856 May 1, 1876 41,000 300 ft. 9.50 sq. miles 70.2 F. $25.6 million 305 San Luis Obispo is the County Seat and the home of California Polytechnic State University. San Luis Obispo is located eight miles from the Pacific Ocean, midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco at the junction of Highway 101 and beautiful Highway One. On September 1. 1772, Father Junipero Serra hung a bell in a sycamore tree on the bank of San Luis Creek, rang it numerous times to attract the Chumash in- habitants of the area. and proceeded to conduct the founding mass at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. This marked the beginning of the community of San Luis Obispo, with the Mission as its geographical. cultural and recreational center. The City of San Luis Obispo Fla was designed by Marion Kay. The blue of the flag tap portion) repre- sents our clear blue skies, the yel ow or gold (lower portion) represents our golden hills and mountains. The bell is patterned after the bell of our Mission. The arch also originates from the Mission and from our Spanish heritage. The wavy white line symbolizes our creeks. City Of Said IDIS owspO SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL 990 PALM STREET P.O. BOX 8100 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93403-8100 City Council's Office ................... 549-7111 City Administrator's Office .............. 549-7114 City Clerk's Office ..................... 549-7110 Fax Phone Number ..................... 549-7109 MISSION SAN LUIS OBISPO DE TOLOSA THE SAINT LUIS OBISPO CITY COUNCIL WELCOMES YOU • Structure of your City Government • How to Participate in Council Meetings • Council Legislation • City Advisory Bodies • Facts about San Luis Obispo 78-89 SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE OF YOUR CITY GOVERNMENT The City of San Luis Obispo is a Charter City and governed by a "Council -Mayor -Administrative Officer'' form of government. The City Council has the , ,_ _--- power to rriaxe and ett uice a„ll ,nwS aliu 1iisu Llvua with respect to municipal affairs, subject onfy to the limitations and restrictions of the City Charter and the State Constitution. The elected officers of the city are the Mayor and four Councilmembers. The City Council appoints one of its members as Vice -Mayor who presides in the absence of the Mayor. Each shares equal voting powers on all questions coming before the Council. The Mayor serves a two-year term and Council - members four-year terms. Terms are established to provide three vaLculdes with electiuns held in November of the odd -numbered years. The City Council appoints the Administrative Officer, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Treasurer and members of all advisory boards, commissions and committees. HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN COUNCIL MEETINGS The City Council holds regular meetings at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the Council Chamber of City Hall. Other meetings or study sessions may be held as needed. If you wish to speak concerning any agenda item when it is under consideration, please come forward to the audience microphone and state your name and address for the record. It is requested that any public testimony for or against an item be limited to three minutes. Con- sultant presentations are limited to ten minutes. Writ- ten comments regarding scheduled agenda items are always accepted. SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Ron Dunin Mayor A public comment period is scheduled at the beginning of each meeting for citizens to comment on any city issue not already listed. If you would like to have an item scheduled on the agenda, please submit your detailed written request to the City Clerk's office by 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday, twelve (12) days preceding the meeting. NOTE: Regular Council meetings can be heard on radio station KCPR, 91.3 FM. You are encouraged to call the City Clerk's Office (549-7110) or the City Administrator's Office (549-7114) if you have any questions concerning City Council meetings or other municipal matters. CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ORGANIZATIONAL CHART Penny Rappa Councilmember Peg Pinard Councilmember COUNCIL LEGISLATION: ORDINANCE: An ordinance is a law enacted by the City Council under powers delegated to it by the City Charter and the State Constitution. Ordinances are the laws of a municipality and generally pertain to land use changes, building guidelines, noise limitations and the like. An ordinance is introduced at one meeting, pub- lished, and then considered for passage at a second meeting of the City Council. it becomes effective 30 days after final passage. An ordinance can be repealed or amended by a subsequent ordinance and is subject to reIerendunr by the electorate. it is the most binding form of action taken by the Council. SANLUISOBISPO CITIZENS CITYCOUNCIL BOARDS, COMMITTEES &COMMISSIONS Jerry Reiss Vice -Mayor Bill Roalman Councilmember RESOLUTION: A resolution may be passed expressing the policy of the City Council or directing certain types of procedural or administrative actions. They are generally used for approving, agreements, �YYfPd11YPC or fund appropriations. It requires only one reading and may be changed by a subsequent resolution. MOTION: A motion requires majority council approval for a procedural or administrative action. Motions are usually used for disposition of business items on the agenda. When the City Council is not prepared to take definite action or when further study or information is needed, the City Council may refer the matter to staff, an advisory body, or a citizens' group for study or report. BUSINESS CULTURAL ` HOUSING JACK - I MASS PARKING PLANNING RECREATIONAL �— IMPROVEMENT HERITAGE HOUSE TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT USE FOR SCHOOL AUTHORITY COM M ISS ION ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE PROPERTY HUMAN PARK & PROM IONA ARCHITECTURAL COMMIT-FEE HBOARAPPEALOSFD CO MS80N COMMISSION 5TlC AL PEBOAORDEL COCORDNA1ING COMMETTEE ADMINISTRATION CITY ATTORN EY'S OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVEOFFICE I CITY CLERK'S OFFICE City Attorney: Jeff Jorgensen City Administrative Officer: John Dunn it City Clerk: Pam Voges Assistant CAO: Ken Hampian FINANCE DEPARTMENT I f PERSONNELDEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT RECREATION DEPARTMENT Director: Bill Stader Il Director: Ann McPike Police Chief: James Gardiner Director: Jim Stockton COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENTDEPARTMENT FIREDEPARTMENT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT UTILITIES DEPARTMENT Director: Arnold Jonas Fire Chief: Mike Dolder J J' Director: David F. Romero Director: Bill Helland City Engineer: Wayne Peterson CITY ADVISORY BODIES (Attendance Open to the General Public) An important part of the city government policy making process is its various appointed boards and commissions. Serving on a city advisory body provides an opportunity for real public service. Brief descrip- tions of these bodies are listed below. PLANNING COMMISSION: makes final decisions as well as recommendations to the City Council on most types of development applications. Also advises the Council on long-range planning. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall. (7 members) ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION: estab- lishes architectural guidelines and rules on the design of new construction and major commercial remodeling projects. Meetings are held on the first and third Mon- day of each month at 5:00 p.m, in the City Council Chamber at City Hall. (7 members) HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSIONS advises the City Council on matters concerning social problems affect- ing the residents of the city, assists in tenantilandlord problems, and reviews and recommends grants-in-aid to assist groups which provide human services pro- grams. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Hearing Room at City Hall. (7 members) PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: advises the Council on parks development and recreation pro- grams and gives general guidance to the Recreation Department. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Recreation Department Conference Room, 860 Pacific Street. (7 members) PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE: prepares and recommends long-range and annual city promotional and advertising programs and advises the Council on city grants to local cultural groups. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Hearing Room at City Hall. (7 members) HOUSING AUTHORITY: the commission is directly responsible for all operations of the Housing Authori- ty. The commission approves applications for federal and state housing programs, approves the authority's annual operating budgets: and assists the city in its efforts to address the housing needs of low and medium income households. Meetings are held the fourth Thursday of each month at 4.00 p.m. - 481 Leff Street. (7 members) PERSONNEL BOARD: provides a forum for airing both sides of unresolved employee grievances and disciplin- ary matters with its recommendations forwarded to the City Council. Meetings are held at City Hall whenever a personnel matter requires it. (5 members) TECHNICAL Sr SPECIAL PURPOSE ADVISORY BODIES: Business Improvement Association Advisory Board Mass Transportation Committee Citizens' Advisory Committee Joint Recreational Use of School District Property Tree Committee Jack House Committee Handicapped Board of Appeals Construction Board of Appeals Cultural Heritage Committee Parking Management Committee These advisory members are appointed by the City Council or the City Administrator. They are con- sidered permanent and may meet regularly or only when projects or proposals require their attention. Applications are accepted year-round, Please contact the City Clerk's office for more information. FACTS ABOUT SAN LUIS OBISPO First Incorporated Became Charter City rather than a General Law City Population - 1989 Elevation Land Area Average Mean Temperature Total City Budget - 1989190 Full-time City Employees San Luis Obispo is the County Seat and the home of California Polytechnic State University. San Luis Obispo is located eight miles from the Pacific Ocean, midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco at the junction of Highway 101 and beautiful Highway One. On September 1, 1772, Father Junipero Serra hung a bell in a sycamore tree on the bank of San Luis Creek, rang it numerous times to attract the Chumash in- habitants of the area. and proceeded to conduct the founding mass at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. This marked the beginning of the community of San Luis Obispo, with the Mission as its geographical, cultural and recreational center. The City of San Luis Obispo Fla was designed by Marion Kay. The blue of the flagtop portion) repre- sents our clear blue skies, the yel o'w or gold (lower portion) represents our golden hills and mountains. The bell is patterned after the bell of our Mission. The arch also originates from the Mission and from our Spanish heritage. The wavy white line symbolizes our creeks. city Of san Luis Oaispo SEAL SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL Feb. 19, 1856 990 PALM STREET P.O. BOX 8100 May 1, 1876 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93403-8100 41,000 300 ft. 9.50 sq. miles City Council's Office ................... 549-7111 70.2 F. City Administrator's Office. . . ........... 549-7114 $25.6 million City Clerk's Office ..................... 549-7110 305 Fax Phone Number ..................... 549-7109 MISSION ��/�- THI, SAN CITY COUNCIL WELCOMES YOU • Structure of your City Government • How to Participate in Council Meetings • Council Legislation • City Advisory Bodies • Facts about San Luis Obispo 76-89 SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE OF YOUR CITY GOVERNMENT The City of San Luis Obispo is a Charter City and governed by a "Council -Mayor -Administrative Officer'' form of government. The City Council has the '-- r----- n laws '-`'---- pUWer to 1La1\C a11U C111U11C all laws a11LL 1CgLlld liUllJ with respect to municipal affairs, subject only to the limitations and restrictions of the City Charter and the State Constitution. The elected officers of the city are the Mayor and four Councilmembers. The City Council appoints one of its members as Vice -Mayor who presides in the absence of the Mayor. Each shares equal voting powers on all questions coming before the Council. The Mayor serves a two-year term and Council - members four-year terms. Terms are established to pruvide three Vacancies Wit11 elel-GUllS held in November of the odd -numbered years. The City Council appoints the Administrative Officer, City Attorney, City Cleric, City Treasurer and members of all advisory boards, commissions and committees. HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN COUNCIL MEETINGS The City Council holds regular meetings at 7:00 p, m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the Council Chamber of City Hall. Other meetings or study sessions may be held as needed. If you wish to speak concerning any agenda item when it is under consideration, please come forward to the audience microphone and state your name and address for the record. It is requested that any public testimony for or against an item be limited to three minutes. Con- sultant presentations are limited to ten minutes. Writ- ten comments regarding scheduled agenda items are always accepted. SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Ron Dunin Mayor A public comment period is scheduled at the beginning of each meeting for citizens to comment on any city issue not already listed. If you would like to have an item scheduled on the agenda, please submit your detailed written request to the City Clerk's office by 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday, twelve (12) days preceding the meeting. NOTE: Regular Council meetings can be heard on radio station KCPR, 91.3 FM. You are encouraged to call the City Clerk's Office (549-7110) or the City Administrator's Office (549-7114 if you have any questions concerning City Council meetings or other municipal matters. CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ORGANIZATIONAL CHART Penny Rappa Councilmember Peg Pinard Councilmember COUNCIL LEGISLATION: ORDINANCE: An ordinance is a law enacted by the City Council under powers delegated to, it by the City Charter and the State Constitution. Ordinances are the laws of a municipality and generally pertain to land use changes, building guidelines, noise limitations and the like. An ordinance is introduced at one meeting, pub- lished, and then considered for passage at a second meeting of the City Council. it becomes effective 30 days after final passage. An ordinance can be repealed or amended by a subsequent ordinance and is subject to referendum by the electorate. It is the most binding form of action taken by the Council. SAN LUIS OBISPO CITIZENS I CITYCOUNCIL B0AF1i7S,66M14l1TTEE! &COMMISSIONS Jerry Reiss Vice -Mayor All Bill Roalman Councilmember RESOLUTION: A resolution may be passed expressing the, policy of the City Council or directing certain types of procedural or administrative actions. They are generally used f^r approving agreements, prnr_adiirec or fund appropriations. It requires only one reading and may be changed by a subsequent resolution. MOTION: A motion requires majority council approval for a procedural or administrative action. Motions are usually used for disposition of business items on the agenda. When the City Council is not prepared to take definite action or when further study or information is needed, the City Council may refer the matter to staff, an advisory body, or a citizens' group for study or report. BUSINESS CULTURAL JACK MASS LPARKING I RECREATIONAL HOUSING PLANNING IMPROVEMENT HERITAGE AUTHORITY HOUSE TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT USE FOR SCHOOL COMMISSION ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE PROPERTY ARCHITECTURAL CITIZEN'S HANDICAPPED HUMAN PARK& PERSONNEL PROMOTIONAL TREE REVIEW ADVISORY BOARDOF RELATIONS RECREATION BOARD COORDINATING COMMITTEE COMMISSION COMMITTEE APPEALS COMMISSION COMMISSION COMMITTEE ADMINISTRATION 4 CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE I CITY CLERK'S OFFICE II City Attorney: Jeff Jorgensen City Administrative Officer: John Dunn City Clerk: Pam Voges it Assistant CAO: Ken Hampian FINANCE DEPARTMENT PERSONNELDEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT RECREATION DEPARTMENT Director: Bill Stader Director: Ann McPike Police Chief: James Gardiner Director: Jim Stockton j COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT UTILITIESDEPAHIMENI Director: Arnold Jonas Fire Chief: Mike Dolder _ Director: David F. Romero Director: Bill Hetland City Engineer: Wayne Peterson (Meetings Open to the General Public) !Pn important part of the city government policy making process are various appointed boards and commissions. Serving on a city advisory rovides an opportunity for real public service. Brief descriptions of these bodies, usually consisting of seven members, are listed below. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION: Estab- lishes architectural guidelines and rules on the design of new construction and major commercial remodeling projects. Meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall. HOUSING AUTHORITY: The commission is directly responsible for all operations of the Housing Authority. The commission approves applications for federal and state housing programs, approves the Authority's annual operating budgets, and assists the city in addressing housing needs of low and medium income households. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 12:00 p.m. at 487 Leff Street. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: Advises the City Council on matters concerning social problems affecting the residents of the city. Reviews and recommends grants-in-aid to assist groups which provide human services programs. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Hearing Room at City Hall. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: Advises the Council on parks development and recreation programs and gives general guidance to the Recreation Department. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Parks and Recreation Office, 1341 Nipomo Street. PERSONNEL BOARD: Provides a forum for airing both sides of unresolved employee grievances and dis- ciplinary matters with its recommendations forwarded to the City Council. Meetings are held at City Hall when personnel issues arise. PLANNING COMMISSION: Makes final decisions as well as recommendations to the City Council on most types of development applications. Also advises the Council on long-range planning. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall. PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE: Prepares and recommends long-range and annual city promotional and advertising programs. Advises Council on city grants to local cultural groups. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Hearing Room at City Hall. TECHNICAL & SPECIAL PURPOSE ADVISORY BODIES: Bicycle Committee Board of Appeals — Construction and Disabled Business Improvement Association Advisory Board Cultural Heritage Committee Jack House Committee Joint Recreational Use of School District Property Mass Transportation Committee Tree Committee These advisory members are appointed by the City Council. The committees are considered permanent and may meet regularly or only when projects or proposals necessitate. Applications for all advisory bodies are accepted year-round. Please contact the City Clerk's office for more information. First Incorporated..............................February 16, 1856 Became Charter City..................................May 1, 1876 Population — 1996........ ........................................41,943 Elevation..............................................................300 ft. Land Area................................................9.71 sq. miles Average Mean Temperature..............................70.2° F. Total City Budget — 1996/97 ......................$49.3 million Full-time City Employees............................Approx. 330 0 Printed on recycled paper an Luis Obispo is the County Seat and the home of California Polytechnic State University. San Luis Obispo is located eight miles from.the Pacific Ocean, midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco at the junction of Highway 101 and scenic Highway One. On September 1, 1772, Father Junipero Serra hung a bell in a sycamore tree on the bank of San Luis Creek, rang it numerous times to attract the Chumash inhabi- tants of the area, and proceeded to conduct the found- ing mass at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. This marked the beginning of the community of San Luis Obispo, with the Mission as its geographical, cultural and recreational center. he City of San Luis Obispo Flag was designed by Marion Kay. The blue of the flag (top portion) represents our clear blue skies, the yellow or gold (lower portion) represents our golden hills and mountains. The bell is patterned after the bell of our Mission. The arch also originates from the mission and from our Spanish heritage. The curved white line sym- bolizes our creeks. Al Crcy of Sdn t.Uis oB#5po SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS -OBISPO, CA 93401 City Council Office........................................781-7119 City Administrator's Office...........................781-7114 City Clerk's Office.........................................781-7102 Fax Number ...................................................781-7109 MISSION SAN LUIS OBISPO DE TOLOSA city of 2 san tU1 S OBISPO • Structure of your City Government • How to Participate in Council Meetings • How to Contact your City Council • Council Legislation • City Advisory Bodies • Facts about San Luis Obispo 7e-93 l city of w % sAn LUIS OBISPO STRUCTURE OF YOUR The City of San Luis Obispo is a Charter City and governed by a "Council -Mayor -Administrative Officer" form of government. The City Council has the power to make and enforce all laws and regulations with respect to municipal affairs, subject only to the limitations and restrictions of the City Charter and the State Constitution. The elected officers of the city are the Mayor and four Council Members. The City Council appoints one of its members as Vice Mayor who presides in the absence of the Mayor. Each shares equal voting powers on all questions coming before the Council. The Mayor serves a two-year term and Council Members four-year terms. Terms are established to provide three vacancies, with elections held in November of even numbered years. The City Council appoints the Administrative Officer, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Treasurer and members of all advisory boards, commissions and committees. The City Council holds regular meetings at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the Council Chamber of City Hall. Other meetings or study sessions are held as needed. If you wish to speak concerning any agenda item when it is under consideration, please come forward to the audience microphone and state your name and address for the record. Public testimony for or against an item is limited to three minutes. Consultant presentations are limited to ten minutes. Written comments regarding scheduled agenda items are always accepted. Allen K. Settle Mayor 781-7417 A public comment period is scheduled at the beginning of each meeting for citizens to comment on any city issue not already listed. Regular Council meetings can be heard on radio station KCPR, 91.3 FM. You are encouraged to call the City Clerk's Office (781-7102) or the City Administrator's Office (781-7114) if you have any questions concerning City Council meetings or other municipal matters. Call 781-7107 24 hours a day, seven days a week for recorded information about issues to be discussed at forthcoming council meetings. CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ORGANIZATIONAL CHART Bill Roalman Council Member 781-7263 3UNCIL LFGISLATIC Dave Romero Council Member 781-7415 11QIlINIANI�`• Ordln."..n COS aiO the IaW'S of a .n 'ii Cipaiity and generally pertain to land use changes, building guidelines, etc. An ordinance is introduced at one meeting, published, and then considered for passage at a second meeting of the City Council. The law becomes effective 30 days after final passage. An ordinance can be repealed or amended by a subsequent ordinance and is subject to referendum by the electorate. It is the most binding form of action taken by the Council. SAN LUIS OBISPO CITIZENS CITY COUNCIL BOARDS, COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS ARCHITECTURAL BUSINESS CULTURAL HUMAN JACK PARK & RECREATIONAL PLANNING REVIEW IMPROVEMENT HERITAGE RELATIONS HOUSE RECREATION USE FOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE COMMISSION COMMITTEE CgMMIS$IDN COMMISSION PROPERTY IO COMMITTEE BOARD OAFAPPEAL _ AUOTHORITY �TR CNOMMOA ITfEEION, PEBOAORDEL COCOMMITTEEG COMMITTEE Kathy Smith Council Member 781-7468 a� Dodie Williams Council Member 781-7466 RESOLUTION: A resolution may be passed expressing the policy of the City Council or directing certain procedural or administrative actions. Resolutions are generally used for approving agreements, procedures or fund appropriations. It requires only one reading and may be changed by a subsequent resolution. MOTION: A motion requires majority Council approval for a procedural or administrative action. Motions are usually used for disposition of business items on the agenda. When the City Council is not prepared to take action or when further study or information is needed, the City Council may refer the matter to the staff, an advisory body, or a citizen's group for study or report. ADMINISTRATION CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE City CITY CLERK'S OFFICE City Attorney: Jeff Jorgensen City Administrative Officer: John Dunn Assistant CAO: Ken Hampian FINANCE Direc Director:DEPARTMENT + PERSDi Director: Ann ENT f: James DEPARTMENT James Ga d ner RECDir rectEATIor: Paul PaDul LeSageENT COMMUNI I Y DCVI=LOPMENT DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT Director: Arnold Jonas Fire Chief: Bob Neumann PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT1 UTILITIES DEPARTMENT Director: Mike McCluskey J Director: John Moss City Engineer: Wayne Peterson From: Glen Matteson To: DREYNOLD Date: 11/23/98 11:41am The City area is 10.28 square miles (2,660 hectares). Elevation ranges from about 150 feet to about 600 feet. I think we usually say 200 (61 meters) feet for those who want one number. I don't have a one -number average temperature. The closest I could find in an old EIR was for coastal SLO County: July average 65 degrees Fahrenheit; January average 55 (18 deg, 13 deg Celsius.) >>> Diane Reynolds 11/23/98 09:29am >>> We are updating the Council broshure. What is the total land area of SLO? Do you know elevation and average mean temperature too? Thanks. �a city of sAn WI s OBISPO The City of San Luis Obispo is a Charter City and governed by a "Council -Mayor -Administrative Officer" form of government. The City Council has the power to make and enforce all laws and regulations with respect to municipal affairs, subject only to the limitations and restrictions of the City Charter and the State Constitution. The elected officers of the City are the Mayor and four Council Members. Annually, the City Council appoints one of its members as Vice Mayor who presides in the absence of the Mayor. Each shares equal voting powers on all questions coming before the Council. Council serves the City at -large, there being no "districts." The Mayor serves a two-year term and Council Members four-year terms. Elections are held in November of even numbered years. The City Council appoints the City Administrative Officer, City Attorney, and members of all advisory boards, commissions and committees. The City Council holds regular meetings at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the Council Chamber of City Hall. Other meetings or study sessions are held as needed. If you wish to speak concerning any agenda item when it is under consideration, fill out a speaker slip, available in the rotunda, and submit it to the City Clerk. When you are called, please come forward to the audience microphone and state your name and address for the record. Public testimony for or against an item is limited to three minutes. Consultant presentations are limited to ten minutes. Written comments regarding scheduled agenda items are always accepted. City Council Office Allen K. Settle 781-7119 Mayor 781-7417 A public comment period is scheduled at the beginning of each meeting for citizens to comment on any City issue not already listed on the agenda. Regular Council meetings can be heard on radio station KCPR, 91.3 FM. Television broadcasting of Council meetings is anticipated in 1999. You are encouraged to call the City Clerk's Office (781-7102) or the City Administrator's Office (781-7114) if you have any questions concerning City Council meetings or other municipal matters. Call 781-7107 twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week for recorded information about issues to be discussed at forthcoming Council meetings. CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ORGANIZATIONAL CHART John Ewan Jan Howell Marx Council Member Council Member 783-7752 783-7754 7IlNCIL LIPMRLATIC ORDINANCE: Ordinances are the laws of a municipality and generally pertain to land use changes, building guidelines, etc. An ordinance is introduced at one meeting, published, and then considered for passage at a second meeting of the City Council. The law becomes effective 30 days after final passage. An ordinance can be repealed or amended by a subsequent ordinance and is subject to referendum by the electorate. It is the most binding form of action taken by the Council. SAN LUIS OBISPO CITIZENS CITY COUNCIL �1 Dave Romero Kenneth E. Schwartz, FAIA-e Council Member Council Member 781-7415 783-7750 RESOLUTION: A resolution may be passed expressing the policy of the City Council or directing certain procedural or administrative actions. Resolutions are generally used for approving agreements, procedures or fund appropriations. It requires only one reading and may be changed by a subsequent resolution. MOTION: A motion requires majority Council approval for a procedural or administrative action. Motions are usually used for disposition of business items on the agenda. When the City Council is not prepared to take action or when further study or information is needed, the City Council may refer the matter to the staff, an advisory body, or a citizen's group for study or report. ADVISORY BOARDS, COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS ARCHITECTURAL CULTURAL DOWNTOWN HUMAN JACK PARKS & RECREATIONAL REVIEW HERITAGE � RELATIONS HOUSE RECREATION PLANNING USE OF SCHOOL COMMISSION COMMITTEE ASSOCIATION COMMISSION COMMITTEE COMMISSION COMMISSION PROPERTY BICYCLE CO ST TION/ HOUSING TRANSP(7fiTATION' (PERSONNEL COORDINIOTING TREE COMMITTEE BOARD 0 APPEALS AUTHORITY COMMITTEE BOARD COMMITTEE COMMITTEE J ADMINISTRATION CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE i ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE City Attorney: Jeff Jorgensen JI City Administrative Officer: John Dunn City Clerk: Lee Price, CMC 11 Assistant CAO: Ken Hampian FINANCE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Director: Bill Stader Director: Ann Slate Police Chief: James Gardiner l Director: Paul LeSage COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Director. Amour Jonas FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Chief: Bob Neumann PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTI UTILITIES DEPARTMENT I Director: Mike McCluskey Director: John Moss CITY ADVISORY BODIES (Meetings Open to the General Public) dvisory boards and commissions are an impor- t tant part of the City government policy-making progress. Serving on a City advisory body pro- vides an opportunity for real public service. Brief descriptions of these bodies, usually consisting of seven members, are listed below. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION: Estab- lishes architectural guidelines and rules on the design of new construction and major commercial remodeling projects. Meetings: First & third Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE: Promotes the preservation of architectural, archaeological, histori- cal and cultural resources. Meetings: Last Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m., City Hall. HOUSING AUTHORITY: Approves applications for federal and State housing programs, approves the Authority's annual operating budget, and assists the City in addressing housing needs of low and medium income households. Meetings: Third Thursday of each month at 12:00 p.m. at 487 Leff Street. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: Advises the City Council on matters concerning social problems affecting the residents of the city. Reviews and recommends grants-in-aid to assist groups providing human services programs. Meetings: First Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Parks & Recreation Office, 1341 Nipomo Street. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: Advises the Council on parks development and recreation programs and gives general guidance to the Recreation Department. Meetings: First Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at the City Library Conterence Room. PERSONNEL BOARD: Provides a forum for airing both sides of unresolved employee grievances and dis- ciplinary matters with its recommendations forwarded to the. City Council. Meetings are held at City Hall when personnel issues arise. PLANNING COMMISSION: Makes final decisions as well as recommendations to the City Council on most -types of development applications, and advises Council on long-range planning. Meetings: Second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council -Chamber at City Hall. PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE: Prepares and recommends long-range and annual City promotional and advertising programs. Advises Council on City grants to local cultural groups. Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Hearing Room at City Hall. TECHNICAL & SPECIAL PURPOSE ADVISORY BODIES: Bicycle Committee Board of Appeals — Construction and Disabled Downtown Association Advisory Board Jack House Committee Joint Recreational Use of School District Property Mass Transportation Committee Tree Committee These advisory members are appointed by the City Council. The committees are considered permanent and may meet regularly or only when projects or proposals necessitate. Applications for all advisory bodies are accepted year-round. Please contact the City Clerk's office for more information. First Incorporated..............................February 16, 1856 Became Charter City.. ............. ............ May 1. 1876 City Hall Built.....:...................................................1951 Population — 1998 ...............................................42.670 Elevation..............................................................300 ft. Land Area.................................................10.3 sq. miles Average Mean Temperature.. ... ................. 70.2o F. Total City Budget — 1998/99 ......................$54.3 million Full-time City Employees............................Approx. 330 An Q} Printed on recycled paper 10 an Luis Obispo is the County Seat and the home of California Polytechnic State University. San Luis Obispo is located eight miles from the Pacific Ocean, midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco at the junction of Highway 101 and scenic Highway One. On September 1, 1772, Father Junipero Serra hung a bell in a Sycamore tree on the bank of San Luis Creek, rang it numerous times to attract the Chumash inhabi- tants of the area, and proceeded to conduct the found- ing mass at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. This marked the beginning of the community of San Luis ...:. -- ..:--°-- --!•-------- �.. vuisNU, wnii urvs ia uswn aj ns c yuyiaNnwai, uwiuiai and recreational center. he City of San Luis Obispo Flag was designed by Marion Kay. The blue of the flag (top portion) represents our clear blue skies, the yellow or gold (lower portion) represents our golden hills and mountains. The bell is patterned after the bell of our Mission. The arch also originates from the mission and from our Spanish heritage. The curved white line sym- bolizes our creeks. City of san lues ompo SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 City Council Office........................................781-7119. City Administrator's Office...........................781-7114 City Clerk's Office.........................................781-7102 Fax Number ...................................................781-7109 MISSION SAN LUIS OBISPO DE TOLOSA Ity Of sdn 1UI s OBISPO • Structure of your City Government • How to Participate in Council Meetings • How to Contact your City Council • Council Legislation • City Advisory Bodies • Facts about San Luis Obispo 7e-93 city Of �doorms san Luis ostspo The City of San Luis Obispo is a Charter City and governed by a "Council -Mayor -Administrative Officer" form of government. The City Council has the power to make and enforce all laws and regulations with respect to municipal affairs, subject only to the limitations and restrictions of the City Charter and the State Constitution. The elected officers of the City are the Mayor and four Council Members. Annually, the City Council appoints one of its members as Vice Mayor who presides in the absence of the Mayor. Each shares equal voting powers on all questions coming before the Council. Council serves the City at -large, there being no "districts." The Mayor serves a two-year term and Council Members four-year terms. Elections are held in November of even numbered years. The City Council appoints the City Administrative Officer, City Attorney, and members of all advisory boards, commissions and committees. The City Council holds regular meetings at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the Council Chamber of City Hall. Other meetings or study sessions are held as needed. If you wish to speak concerning any agenda item when it is under consideration, fill out a speaker slip, available in the rotunda, and submit it to the City Clerk. When you are called, please come forward to the audience microphone and state your name and address for the record. Public testimony for or against an item is limited to three minutes. Consultant presentations are limited to ten minutes. Written comments regarding scheduled agenda items are always accepted. City Council Office Allen K. Settle 781-7119 Mayor 781-7417 A public comment period is scheduled at the beginning of each meeting for citizens to comment on any City issue not already listed on the agenda. Regular Council meetings can be heard on radio station KCPR, 91.3 FM. Television broadcasting of Council meetings is anticipated in 1999. You are encouraged to call the City Clerk's Office (781-7102) or the City Administrator's Office (781-7114) if you have any questions concerning City Council meetings or other municipal matters. Call 781-7107 twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week for recorded information about issues to be discussed at forthcoming Council meetings. CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ORGANIZATIONAL CHART John Ewan Jan Howell Marx Council Member Council Member 783-7752 783-7754 ORDINANCE: Ordinances are the laws of a municipality and generally pertain to land use changes, building guidelines, etc. An ordinance is introduced at one meeting, published, and then considered for passage at a second meeting of the City Council. The law becomes effective 30 days after final passage. An ordinance can be repealed or amended by a subsequent ordinance and is subject to referendum by the electorate. It is the most binding form of action taken by the Council. SAN LUIS OBISPO CITIZENS CITY COUNCIL 'cam Dave Romero Kenneth E. Schwartz, FAIA-e Council Member Council Member 781-7415 783-7750 RESOLUTION: A resolution may be passed expressing the policy of the City Council or directing certain procedural or administrative actions. Resolutions are generally used for approving agreements, procedures or fund appropriations. It requires only one reading and may be changed by a subsequent resolution. MOTION: A motion requires majority Council approval for a procedural or administrative action. Motions are usually used for disposition of business items on the agenda. When the City Council is not prepared to take action or when further study or information is needed, the City Council may refer the matter to the staff, an advisory body, or a citizen's group for study or report. ADVISORY BOARDS, COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS ARCHITECTURAL CULTURAL DOWNTOWN f HUMAN JACK PARKS & RECREATIONAL ASSOCIATION ]MASS[PLANNING NSTPUCT 111 REVIEW HERITAGE RELATIONS HOUSE RECREATION USE OF SCHOOL COMMISSION COMMITTEE, COMMISSION COMMITTEE COMMISSION COMMISSION PROPERTY BICYCLE CODSAB EDION/ HOUSING TRAN PORTATION PERSONNEL COORDINIAOTING TREE COMMITTEE 130ARDOFAPFEALS AUTHORITY COMMITTEE BOARD COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ADMINISTRATION CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICEADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE City Attorney: Jeff Jorgensen City Administrative Officer: John Dunn City Clerk: Lee Price, CMC Assistant CAO: Ken Hamplaru FINANCE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT er PARKS &RECREATION DEPARTMENT Director: Bill Stader Director: Ann Slate Police Chief: James GardinDirector: Paul LeSage COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Director: Arnold Jonas FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Chief: Bob Neumann PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT UTILITIES DEPARTMENT Director: Mike McCluskey Director: John Moss (Meetings Open to the General Public) 13dvisory boards and commissions are an impor- tant part of the City government policy-making progress, Serving on a City advisory body pro- vides an opportunity for real public service. Brief descriptions of these bodies, usually consisting of seven members, are listed below. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION: Estab- lishes architectural guidelines and rules on the design of new construction and major commercial remodeling projects. Meetings: First & third Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE: Promotes the preservation of architectural, archaeological, histori- cal and cultural resources. Meetings: Last Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m., City Hall. HOUSING AUTHORITY: Approves applications for federal and State housing programs, approves the Authority's annual operating budget, and assists the City in addressing housing needs of low and medium income households. Meetings: Third Thursday of each month at 12:00 p.m. at 487 Leff Street. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: Advises the City Council on matters concerning social problems affecting the residents of the city. Reviews and recommends grants-in-aid to assist groups providing human services programs. Meetings: First Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Parks & Recreation Office, 1341 Nipomo Street. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: Advises the Council on parks development and recreation programs and gives general guidance to the Recreation Department. Meetings: First Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the City Library Conference Room. PERSONNEL BOARD: Provides a forum for airing both sides of unresolved employee grievances and dis- ciplinary matters with its recommendations forwarded to the City Council. Meetings are held at City Hall when personnel issues arise. PLANNING COMMISSION: Makes final decisions as well as recommendations to the City Council on most types of development applications, and advises Council on long-range planning. Meetings: Second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall. PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE: Prepares and recommends long-range and annual City promotional and advertising programs. Advises Council on City grants to local cultural groups. Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Hearing Room at City Hall. TECHNICAL & SPECIAL PURPOSE ADVISORY BODIES: Bicycle Committee Board of Appeals — Construction and Disabled Downtown Association Advisory Board Jack House Committee Joint Recreational Use of School District Property Mass Transportation Committee Tree Committee These advisory members are appointed by the City Council. The committees are considered permanent and may meet regularly or only when projects or proposals necessitate. Applications for all advisory bodies are accepted year-round. Please contact the City Clerk's office for more information. First Incorporated..............................February 16, 1856 Became Charter City..................................May 1, 1876 City Hall Built .........................................................1951 Population — 1998 ...............................................42,670 Elevation..............................................................300 ft. Land Area................................................10.3 sq. miles Average Mean Temperature..............................70.2° F. Total City Budget — 1998/99 ......................$54.3 million Full-time City Employees............................Approx. 330 ® Printed on recycled paper 14 an Luis Obispo is the County Seat and the home of California Polytechnic Stake University. San Luis Obispo is located eight miles from the Pacific Ocean, midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco at the junction of Highway 101 and scenic Highway One. On September 1, 1772, Father Junipero Serra hung a bell in a Sycamore tree on the bank of San Luis Creek, rang it numerous times to attract the Chumash inhabi- tants of the area, and proceeded to conduct the found- ing mass at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. This marked the beginning of the community of San Luis /0"Dispo ..il4h 4he KAfl S 3; 0., n .4n n r.hi..nl ult iral and recreational center. he City of San Luis Obispo Flag was designed by Marion Kay. The blue of the flag (top portion) represents our clear blue skies, the yellow or gold (lower portion) represents our golden hills and mountains. The bell is patterned after the bell of our Mission. The arch also originates from the mission and from our Spanish heritage. The curved white line sym- bolizes our creeks. city or San Luis owpw SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 City Council Office........................................781-7119 City Administrator's Office...........................781-7114 City Clerk's Office.........................................781-7102 Fax Number ...................................................781-7109 MISSION SAN LUIS OBISPO DE TOLOSA Y"Icity Of san tui s OBISPO • Structure of your City Government • How to Participate in Council Meetings • How to Contact your City Council • Council Legislation • City Advisory Bodies • Facts about San Luis Obispo 78-93 I, city Of ldftas Sm WI S OBISPO The City of San Luis Obispo is a Charter City and governed by a "Council -Mayor -Administrative Officer" form of government. The City Council has the power to make and enforce all laws and regulations with respect to municipal affairs, subject only to the limitations and restrictions of the City Charter and the State Constitution. The elected officers of the City are the Mayor and four Council Members. Annually, the City Council appoints one of its members as Vice Mayor who presides in the ahsence of the Mayor. Fath shares equal voting powers on all questions coming before the Council. Council serves the City at -large, there being no "districts." The Mayor serves a two-year term and Council Members four-year terms. Elections are held in November of even numbered years. The City Council appoints the City Administrative Officer, City Attorney, and members of all advisory boards, commissions and committees. The City Council holds regular meetings at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the Council Chamber of City Hall. Other meetings or study sessions are held as needed. If you wish to speak concerning any agenda item when it is under consideration, fill out a speaker slip, available in the rotunda, and submit it to the City Clerk. When you are called, please come forward to the audience microphone and state your name and address for the record. Public testimony for or against an item is limited to three minutes. Consultant presentations are limited to ten minutes. Written comments regarding scheduled agenda items are always accepted. City Council Office Allen K. Settle 781-7119 Mayor 781-7417 A public comment period is scheduled at the beginning of each meeting for citizens to comment on any City issue not already listed on the agenda. Regular Council meetings can be heard on radio station KCPR, 91.3 FM. Television broadcasting of Council meetings is anticipated in 1999. You are encouraged to call the City Clerk's Office (781-7102) or the City Administrator's Office (781-7114) if you have any questions concerning City Council meetings or other municipal matters. Call 781-7107 twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week for recorded information about issues to be discussed at forthcoming Council meetings. CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ORGANIZATIONAL CHART John Ewan Council Member 783-7752 Jan Howell Marx Council Member 783-7754 ORDINANCE: Ordinances are the laws of a municipality and generally pertain to land use changes, building guidelines, etc. An ordinance is introduced at one meeting, published, and then considered for passage at a second meeting of the City Council. The law becomes effective 30 days after final passage. An ordinance can be repealed or amended by a subsequent ordinance and is subject to referendum by the electorate. It is the most binding form of action taken by the Council. SAN LUIS OBISPO CITIZENS CITY COUNCIL ADVISORY BOARDS, COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS ARCHITECTURAL CULTURAL r~ DOWNTOWN HUMAN JACK REVIEW HERITAGE ASSOCIATION RELATIONS HOUSE COMMISSION COMMITTEE COMMISSION COMMITTEE BICYCLE CONSTRUCTION/ HOUSING JM. AS COMMITTEE FDISABLED AUTHORITY TRANSPORT BOnRD OF nPPEALS COMMIT1 ADMINISTRATION Dave Romero Council Member 781-7415 Kenneth E. Schwartz, FAIA-e Council Member 783-7750 RESOLUTION: A resolution may be passed expressing the policy of the City Council or directing certain procedural or administrative actions. Resolutions are generally used for approving agreements, procedures or fund appropriations. It requires only one reading and may be changed by a subsequent resolution. MOTION: A motion requires majority Council approval for a procedural or administrative action. Motions are usually used for disposition of business items on the agenda. When the City Council is not prepared to take action or when turther study or information is needed, the City Council may refer the matter to the staff, an advisory body, or a citizen's group for study or report PARKS" PLANNING RECREATIONAL RECREATION USE SCHOOL COMMISSION COMMISSION PRO PERTY PROMOTIONAL 10N PERSONNEL COORDINATING TREE BOARD COMMITTEE COMMITTEE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE City Attorney: Jeff Jorgensen City Admi'nlstrative Officer. John Dunn 177 City Clerk: Lee Price, CMC Asslatant CAO: Ken Hamplan FINANCE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Director: Bill Statler Director: Ann Slate Police Chief: James Gardiner Director: Paul LeSage COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENTFIRE DEPARTMENT Director: Arnold Jonas Fire Chief: Bob Neumann PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT UTILITIES DEPARTMENT Director: Mike McCluskey I I Director: John Moss (Meetings Open to the General Public) dvisory boards and commissions are an impor- tant part of the City government policy-making progress. Serving on a City advisory body pro- vides an opportunity for real public service. Brief descriptions of these bodies, usually consisting of seven members, are listed below. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION: Estab- lishes architectural guidelines and rules on the design of new construction and major commercial remodeling projects. Meetings: First & third Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE: Promotes the preservation of architectural, archaeological, histori- cal and cultural resources. Meetings: Last Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m., City Hall. HOUSING AUTHORITY: Approves applications for federal and State housing programs, approves the Authority's annual operating budget, and assists the City in addressing housing needs of low and medium income households. Meetings: Third Thursday of each month at 12:00 p.m. at 487 Leff Street. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: Advises the City Council on matters concerning social problems affecting the residents of the city. Reviews and recommends grants-in-aid to assist groups providing human services programs. Meetings: First Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Parks & Recreation Offico, 1341 Nipomo Stroot. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: Advises the Council on parks development and recreation programs and gives general guidance to the Recreation Department., Meetings: First Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the City Library Conference Room. PERSONNEL BOARD: Provides a forum for airing both sides of unresolved employee grievances and dis- ciplinary matters with its recommendations forwarded to the City Council. Meetings are held at City Hall when personnel issues arise. PLANNING COMMISSION: Makes final decisions as well as recommendations to the City Council on most types of development applications, and advises Council on long-range planning. Meetings: Second and fourth .Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall. PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE. Prepares and recommends long-range and annual City promotional and advertising programs. Advises Council on City grants to local cultural groups. Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Hearing Room at City Hall. TECHNICAL & SPECIAL PURPOSE ADVISORY BODIES: Bicycle Committee Board of Appeals - Construction and Disabled Downtown Association Advisory Board Jack House Committee Joint Recreational Use of School District Property Mass Transportation Committee Tree Committee These advisory members are appointed by the City Council. The committees are considered permanent and may meet regularly or only when projects or proposals necessitate. Applications for all advisory bodies are accepted year-round. Please contact'the City Clerk's office for more information. First Incorporated..............................February 16, .1856 Became Charter City...... ............................May 1, 1876 City Hall Built .........................................................1951 Population - 1998 ...............................................42,670 Elevation..............................................................300 ft. Land Area................................................10.3 sq. miles Average Mean Temperature..............................70.2° F. Total City Budget - 1998/99 ......................$54.3 million Full-time City Employees............................Approx. 330 WPrinted on recycled paper 10 an Luis Obispo is the County Seat and the home of California Polytechnic State University. San Luis Obispo is located eight miles from the Pacific Ocean, midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco at the junction of Highway 101 and scenic Highway One. - On September 1, 1772, Father Junipero Serra hung a bell in a Sycamore tree on the bank of San Luis Creek, rang it numerous times to attract the Chumash inhabi- tants of the area, and proceeded to conduct the found- ing mass at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. This marked the beginning of the community of San Luis vuibNu, wnn uiC rvnsswn as n5 yauyiaNnwai, uunuiai and recreational center. he City of San Luis Obispo Flag was designed by Marion Kay. The blue of the flag (top portion) represents our clear blue skies, the yellow or gold. (lower portion) represents our golden hills and mountains. The bell is patterned after the bell of our Mission. The arch also originates from the mission and from our, Spanish heritage. The curved white line sym- bolizes our creeks. city of san tuffs owsply SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 City Council Office........................................781-7119 City Administrator's Office...........................781-7114 City Clerk's Office.........................................781-7102 Fax Number .................................. ................. 781-7109 MISSION SAN LUIS OBISPO DE TOLOSA city Or SAYS WI S OBISPO • Structure of your City Government • How to Participate in Council Meetings • How to Contact your City Council • Council Legislation • City Advisory Bodies • Facts about San Luis Obispo 7e-93 A city Of abcasAn WI S OBI SPO The City of San Luis Obispo is a Charter City and governed by a "Council -Mayor -Administrative Officer" form of government. The City Council has the power to make and enforce all laws and regulations with respect to municipal affairs, subject only to the limitations and restrictions of the City Charter and the State Constitution. an'nua t l y The elected officer6ef the city are the Mayor and four Council Members. CityCouncil appoints one of its members as Vice Mayor who presides in the absence of the Mayor. Each shares equal voting powers on all questions coming before the Council. The Mayor serves a two-year term and Council Members four-year terms. Terms are established to provide three vacancies, with elections held in November of even numbered years. The City Council appoints the Administrative Officer, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Treasurer and members of all advisory boards, commissions and committees. The City Council holds regular meetings at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the Council Chamber of City Hall. Other meetings or study sessions are held as needed. If you wish to speak concerning any agenda item when it is under consideration, please come forward to the audience microphone and state your name and address for the record. Public testimony for or against an item is limited to three minutes. Consultant presentations are limited to ten minutes. Written comments regarding scheduled agenda items are always accepted. Allen K. Settle Mayor 781-7417 A public comment period is scheduled at the beginning of each meeting for citizens to comment on any city issue not already listed. Regular Council meetings can be heard on radio station KCPR, 91.3 FM. You are encouraged to call the City Clerk's Office (781-7102) or the City Administrator's Office (781-7114) if you have any questions concerning City Council meetings or other municipal matters. Call 781-7107 24 hours a day, seven days a week for recorded information about issues to be discussed at forthcoming council meetings. CITY OF SAN LUIS O.BISPO ORGANIZATIONAL CHART Bill Roalman Council Member 781-7263 Dave Romero Council Member 781-7415 ORDINANCE: Ordinances are the laws of a municipality and generally pertain to land use changes, building guidelines, etc. An ordinance is introduced at one meeting, published, and then considered for passage at a second meeting of the City Council. The law becomes effective 30 days after final passage. An ordinance can be repealed or amended by a subsequent ordinance and is subject to referendum by the electorate. It is the most binding form of action taken by the Council. SAN LUS OBISPO CITIZENS CITY COUNCIL Kathy Smith Council Member 781-7468 Dodie Williams Council Member 781-7466 RESOLUTION: A resolution may be passed expressing the policy of the City Council or directing certain procedural or administrative actions. Resolutions are generally used for approving agreements, procedures or fund appropriations. It requires only one reading and may be changed by a subsequent resolution. MOTION: A motion requires majority Council approval for a procedural or administrative action. Motions are usually used for disposition of business items on the agenda. When the City Council is not prepared to take action or when further study or information is needed, the City Council may refer the matter to the staff, an advisory body, or a citizen's group for study or report. BOARDS, COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS ARCHITECTURAL BUSINESS CULTURAL HUMAN JACK PARK& 1 RECREATIONAL PLANNING J REVIEW IMPROVEMENT HERITAGE RELATIONS HOUSE RECREATION USE FOR SCHOOL COMMITTEE ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE COMMISSION COMMITTEE COMMISSION COMMISSION PROPERTY SS BICYCLE CODSSABLEDION/ HOUSING TRANSPORTATION PERSONNEL ''TTNIITREE COMMITTEE ARD OF APPEALS AUTHORITY COMhi1TTEE BOARD COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ADMINISTRATION CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE ` I CITY CLERK'S OFFICE City Attorney: Jeff Jorgensen City Adminlslrative ORfcar. Jahn Dunn IL City Clerk: Bonnie L. Gawf J Assistant CAO Ken Hnmptan FINANCE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT RECREATION DEPARTMENT Director: Bill Stader Director: Ann Slate Police Chief: James Gardiner Director: Paul LeSage COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Director: Arnold Jonas FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Chief: Bob Neumann UTILITIES DEPARTMENT Director: John Mass CITY ADVISORY BODIES (Meetings Open to the General Public) Eln important part of the city government policy making process are various appointed boards and commissions. Serving on a city advisory body provides an opportunity for real public service. Brief descriptions of these bodies, usually consisting of seven members, are listed below. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION: Estab- lishes architectural guidelines and rules on the design of new construction and major commercial remodeling projects. Meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall. HOUSING AUTHORITY: The commission is directly responsible for all operations of the Housing Authority. The commission approves applications for federal and state housing programs, approves tha Authority's annual operating budgets, and assists the city in addressing housing needs of low and medium income households. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 12:00 p.m. at 487 Leff Street. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: Advises the City Council on matters concerning social problems nffertinrq the residents of the city. Reviews and recommends grants-in-aid to assist groups which provide human services programs. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Hearing Room at City Hall. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: Advises the Council on parks development and recreation programs and gives general guidance to the Recreation Department. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Parks and Recreation Office, 1341 Nipomo Street. PERSONNEL BOARD: Provides a forum for airing both sides of unresolved employee grievances and dis- ciplinary matters with its recommendations forwarded to the City Council. Meetings are held at City Hall when personnel issues arise. PLANNING COMMISSION: Makes final decisions as well as recommendations to the City Council on most types of development applications. Also advises the Council on long-range planning. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall. PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE: Prepares and recommends long-range and annual city promotional and advertising programs. Advises Council on city grants to local cultural groups. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Hearing Room at City Hall. TECHNICAL & SPECIAL PURPOSE ADVISORY BODIES: Bicycle Committee Board of Appeals — Construction and Disabled Business Improvement Association Advisory Board Cultural Heritage Committee Jack House Committee Joint Recreational Use of School District Property Mass Transportation Committee Tran Committee These advisory members are appointed by the City Council. The committees are considered permanent and may meet regularly or only when projects or proposals necessitate. Applications for all advisory bodies are accepted year-round. Please contact the City Clerk's office for more information. First Incorporated..............................February 16, 1856 Became Charter City..................................May 1, 1876 Population — 1996 ...............................................41,943 Elevation..............................................................300 ft. Land Area................................................9.71 sq. miles Average Mean Temperature..............................70.2° F. Total City Budget — 1996/97 ......................$49.3 million Full-time City Employees ............. daX Printed on recycled paper. an Leis Obispo is the County Seat and the home of California Polytechnic State University. San Luis Obispo is located eight miles from the Pacific Ocean, midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco at the jiinrtinn of Highway 101 and scenic Highway One. On September 1, 1772, Father Junipero Serra hung a bell in a sycamore tree on the bank of San Luis Creek, rang it numerous times to attract the Chumash inhabi- tants of the area, and proceeded to conduct the found- ing mass at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. This marked the beginning of the community of San Luis and recreational center. he City of San Luis Obispo Flag was designad by Marion Cay. The blue of the flag (top portion) represents our clear blue skies, the yellow or gold (lower portion) represents our golden hills and mountains. The bell is patterned after the bell of our Mission. The arch also originates from the mission and from our Spanish heritage. The curved white line sym- bolizes our creeks. city of san lues owpo SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 .Approx. 330 City Council Office........................................781-7119 City Administrator's Office...........................781-7114 City Clerk's Office.........................................781-7102 Fax Number ...................................................781-7109 MISSION SAN LUIS OBISPO DE TOLOSA city of ,iA, f a; son tui s OBISPO • Structure of your City Government • How to Participate in Council Meetings • How to Contact your City Council • Council Legislation • City Advisory Bodies • Facts about San Luis Obispo 78-93 city of Ism WI s OBISPO The City of San Luis Obispo is a Charter City and governed by a "Council -Mayor -Administrative Officer" form of government. The City Council has the power to make and enforce all laws and regulations with respect to municipal affairs, subject only to the limitations and restrictions of the City Charter and the State Constitution. The elected officers of the City are the Mayor and four Council Members. Annually, the City Council appoints one of its members as Vice Mayor who presides in the absence of the Mayor. Each shares equal voting powers on all questions coming before the Council. Council serves the City at -large, there being no "districts." The Mayor serves a two-year term and Council Members four-year terms. Elections are held in November of even numbered years. The City Council appoints the City Administrative Officer, City Attorney, and members of all advisory boards, commissions and committees. The City Council holds regular meetings at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the Council Chamber of City Hall. Other meetings or study sessions are held as needed. If you wish to speak concerning any agenda item when it is under consideration, fill out a speaker slip, available in the rotunda, and submit it to the City Clerk. When you are called, please come forward to the audience microphone and state your name and address for the record. Public testimony for or against an item is limited to three minutes. Consultant presentations are limited to ten minutes. Written comments regarding scheduled agenda items are always accepted. City Council Office Allen K. Settle 781-7119 Mayor 781-7417 A public comment period is scheduled at the beginning of each meeting for citizens to comment on any City issue not already listed on the agenda. Regular Council meetings can be heard on radio station KCPR, 91.3 FM. Television broadcasting of Council meetings is anticipated in 1999. You are encouraged to call the City Clerk's Office (781-7102) or the City Administrator's Office (781-7114) if you have any questions concerning City Council meetings or other municipal matters. Call 781-7107 twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week for recorded information about issues to be discussed at forthcoming Council meetings. CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ORGANIZATIONAL CHART ARCHITECTURAL CULTURAL DO REVIEW HERITAGE AS COMMISSION COMMITTEE BICYCLE CONSTRUCTION/ COMMITTEE DISABLED BOARD OF APPEALS John Ewan Jan Howell Marx Council Member Council Member 783-7752 783-7754 ORDINANCE: Ordinances are the laws of a municipality and generally pertain to land use changes, building guidelines, etc. An ordinance is introduced at one meeting, published, and then considered for passage at a second meeting of the City Council. The law becomes effective 30 days after final passage. An ordinance can be repealed or amended by a subsequent ordinance and is subject to referendum by the electorate. It is the most binding form of action taken by the Council. SAN LUIS OBISPO CITIZENS CITY COUNCIL ADVISORY BOARDS, COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS WNTOWN HUMAN JACK OCIATION RELATIONS HOUSE COMMISSION COMMITTEE HOUSING MASS AUTHORITY TR 111K R„ ADMINISTRATION Deva Rem Kenneth E. Schwartz, FAIA-e Council Member %^'`7.081 Council Member ! 783 7750 G'hrfs- A ulhol anj RESOLUTION: A resolution may be passed expressing the policy of the City Council or directing certain procedural or administrative actions. Resolutions are generally used for approving agreements, procedures or fund appropriations. It requires only one reading and may be changed by a subsequent resolution. MOTION: A motion requires majority Council approval for a procedural or administrative action. Motions are usually used for disposition of business items on the agenda. When the City Council is not prepared to take action or when further study or information is needed, the City Council may refer the matter to the staff, an advisory body, or a citizen's group for study or report. PARKS &PLANNING RECREATION COMMISSION COMMISSION RECREATIONAL USE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY PERSONNEL PROMOTIONAL TREE BOARD COORDINATING COMMITTEE COMMITTEE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE I ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE /1 0 ��j * CITY CLERK'S OFFICE City Attorney: Jeff Jorgensen J City Administralive Officer. Jahr City Clerk: Lee Price, CMC Asslstanl CAO: KaoB impo, FINANCE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Director: Bill SailerDirector: Ann Slate Police Chief: James Gardiner Director: Paul LeSage COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Director: MI 00 h FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Chief: Bob Neumann PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTI { UTILITIES DEPARTMENT Director: Mike McCluskey { Director: John Moss (Meetings Open to the General Public) 13 dvisory boards and commissions are an impor- tant part of the City government policy-making progress. Serving on a City advisory body pro- vides an opportunity for real public service. Brief descriptions of these bodies, usually consisting of seven members, are listed below. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION: Estab- lishes architectural guidelines and rules on the design of new construction and major commercial remodeling projects. Meetings: First & third Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE: Promotes the preservation of architectural, archaeological, histori- cal and cultural resources. Meetings; Last -Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m., City Hall. HOUSING AUTHORITY: Approves applications for federal and State housing programs, approves the Authority's annual operating budget, a,nd assists the City in addressing housing needs of low and medium income households. Meetings: Third Thursday of each month at 12:00 p.m. at 487 Leff Street. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: Advises the City Council on matters concerning social problems affecting the residents of the city. Reviews and recommends grants-in-aid to assist groups providing human services programs. Meetings: First Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Parks & Recreation Office, 1341 Nipomo Strect. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: Advises the Council on parks development and recreation programs and gives general guidance to the Recreation Department. Meetings: First Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the. City Library Conference Room. PERSONNEL BOARD: Provides a forum for airing both sides of unresolved employee grievances and dis- ciplinary matters with its recommendations forwarded to the City Council. Meetings are held at City Hall when personnel issues arise. PLANNING COMMISSION: Makes final decisions as well as recommendations to the City Council on most types of development applications, and advises Council on long-range planning. Meetings: Second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall. PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE, Prepares and recommends long-range and annual City promotional and advertising programs. Advises Council on City grants to local cultural groups. Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Hearing Room at City Hall. TECHNICAL & SPECIAL PURPOSE ADVISORY BODIES: Bicycle Committee Board of Appeals — Construction and Disabled Downtown Association Advisory Board Jack House Committee Joint Recreational Use of School District Property Mass Transportation Committee Tree Committee These advisory members are appointed by the City Council. The committees are considered permanent and may meet regularly or only when projects or proposals necessitate. Applications for all advisory bodies are accepted year-round. Please contact the City Clerk's office for more information. First Incorporated ..............................February 16, 1856 Became Charter City .................................. May I, 1876 City Hall Built .........................................................1951 Population — 1998 ............................................... 42,670 Elevation..............................................................300 ft. Land Area................................................10.3 sq. mites, Average Mean Temperature..............................70.2° F. Total City Budget — 1998/99 ......................$54.3 million Full-time City Employees............................Approx. 330 Printed on recycled paper 10 an Luis Obispo is the County Seat and the home of California Polytechnic State University. San Luis Obispo is located eight miles from the Pacific Ocean, midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco at the junction of Highway 101 and scenic Highway One. On September 1, 1772, Father Junipero Serra hung a bell in a Sycamore tree on the bank of San Luis Creek, rang it numerous times to attract the Chumash inhabi- tants of the area, and proceeded to conduct the found- ing mass at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. This marked the beginning of the community of San Luis --- vuiaNu, iivifii file ivii9sioii a5 if9 yeuyrapiiiGei, cultural and recreational center. he City of San Luis Obispo Flag was designed by Marion Kay. The blue of the flag (top portion) represents our clear blue skies, the yellow or gold (lower portion) represents our golden hills and mountains. The bell is patterned after the bell of our Mission. The arch also originates from the mission and from our Spanish heritage. The curved white line sym- bolizes our creeks. Al city of sa R `uis VBi.7poo SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 City Council Office........................................781-7119 City Administrator's Office...........................781-7114 City Clerk's Office ...... ................................... 781-7102 Fax Number ...................................................781-7109 MISSION SAN LUIS OBISPO DE TOLOSA CIty Of SAn WI S OBISPO • Structure of your City Government • How to Participate in Council Meetings • How to Contact your City Council • Council Legislation •City Advisory Bodies • Facts about San Luis Obispo 79-93 Clw 0 SAA lUlS OBISPO 990 Palm Street • San Luis Obispo, GA 9M1 195329a City Coucil Welcomes 6/4/01 11:09 Pagel aw of sdn 1UI s OBI SPO The City of San Luis Obispo is a Charter City and governed by a "Council -Mayor -Administrative Officer" form of government. The City Council has the power to make and enforce all laws and regulations with respect to municipal affairs, subject only to the limitations and restrictions of the City Charter and the State Constitution. The elected officers of the City are the Mayor and four Council Members. Annually, the City Council appoints one of its members as Vice Mayor who presides in the absence of the Mayor. Each shares equal voting powers on all questions coming before the Council. Council serves the City at -large, there being no "districts." The Mayor serves a two-year term and Council Members four-year terms. Elections are held in November of even numbered years. The City Council appoints the City Administrative Officer, City Attorney, and members of all advisory boards, commissions and committees. The City Council holds regular meetings at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the Council QhAmberld o:� City Hall. Other meetings or study sessions are heas needed. If you wish to speak concerning any agenda item when it is under consideration, fill out a speaker slip, available in the rotunda, and submit it to the City Clerk. When you are called, please come forward to the audience microphone and state your name and address for the record. Public testimony for or against an item is limited to three minutes. Consultant presentations are limited to ten minutes. Written comments regarding scheduled agenda items are accepted until 5:00 p.m. of the meeting day. City Council Office Allen K. Settle 781-7119 Mayor 781-7417 A public comment period is scheduled at the beginning of each meeting for citizens to speak to Council on any City issue not already listed on the agenda. Council Meetings are televised live on Charter Cable Channel 62, and can also be heard on radio station KCPR, 91.3 FM. You are encouraged to call the City Clerk's Office (781-7102) or the City Administrator's Office (781-7114) if you have any questions concerning City Council meetings or other municipal matters. Call 781-7107 twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week for recorded information about issues to be discussed at forthcoming Council meetings. John Ewan Council Member 783-7752 e_11,11 � � `� i r# sv tura — —_ ____ Date _ Jan Howell Marx Council Member 783-7754 ORDINANCE: Ordinances are the laws of a municipality and generally pertain to land use changes, building guidelines, etc. An ordinance is introduced at one meeting, published in the newspaper, and then considered for passage at a second meeting of the City Council. The law becomes effective 30 days after final passage. An ordinance can be repealed or amended by a subsequent ordinance and is subject to referendum by the electorate. It is the most binding form of action taken by the Council. Christine Mulholland Kenneth E. Schwartz, FAIA-e Council Member Council Member 781-7598 783-7750 RESOLUTION: A resolution may be passed expressing the policy of the City Council or directing certain procedural or administrative actions. Resolutions are generally used for approving agreements, procedures or fund appropriations. It requires only one reading and may be changed by a subsequent resolution. MOTION: A motion requires majority Council approval for a procedural or administrative action. Motions are usually used for disposition of business items on the agenda. When the City Council is not prepared to take action or when further study or information is needed, the City Council may refer the matter to the staff, an advisory body, or a citizen's group for study or report. COMPOSITE" 195329a City Coucil Welcomes 6/4/01 11:09 Page 2 • 'BODIES (Meetings Open to the General Public) dvisory boards and commissions are an impor- tant part of the City government policy-making progress. Serving on a City advisory body is an opportunity for real public service. Brief descriptions of these bodies,Isl,4Ily consisting of s ven,members, are listed below. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION: Estab- lishes architectural guidelines and rules on the design of new construction and major commercial remodeling projects. Meetings: First & third Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE: Promotes the preservation of architectural, archaeological, histori- cal and cultural resources. Meetings: Last Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.,,,Council Hearing Room, City Hall. stt HOUSING AUTHORITY: Approves applications for federal and �SIate housing programs, approves the Authority's ah ual operating budget, and assists the City in addressing housing needs of low and medium income households. Meetings: Third Thursday of each month at 12:00 p.m. at 487 Leff Street. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: Advises the City Council on matters concerning social problems affecting the residents of the City. Reviews and recommends grants-in-aid to assist groups providing human services programs. Meetings: First Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: Advises the Council on parks development and recreation programs and gives general guidance to the Recreation Department. Meetings: First Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the City Library Conference Room. PERSONNEL BOARD: Provides a forum for airing both sides of unresolved employee grievances and dis- ciplinary matters with its recommendations forwarded to the City Council. Meetings are held at City Hall when personnel issues arise. PLANNING COMMISSION: Makes final decisions as well as recommendations to the City Council on most types of development applications, and advises Council on long-range planning. Meetings: Second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall. PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE: Prepares and recommends long-range and annual City promotional and advertising programs. Advises Council on City grants to local cultural groups. Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall. TECHNICAL & SPECIAL PURPOSE ADVISORY BODIES: Bicycle Committee Board of Appeals — Construction and Disabled Downtown Association Advisory Board Jack House Committee Joint Recreational Use of Recreational Facilities Mass Transportation Committee Tree Committee Advisory members are appointed by the City Council. ( The committees are considered permanent and may meet regularly or only when projects or proposals necessitate. Applications for advisory body appoint- ments are accepted year-round. Please contact the City Clerk's office for more information at 781-7103. First Incorporated ............ ..... .........February 16, 1856 Became Charter City .. ........ ..................May 1, 1876 City Hall Built .........................................................1951 Population — 2001 ................ .............. ......... ...... 44,613 Elevation ............................. ............................300 ft. Land Area ........ .............. ......... _............ __11 sq. miles Average Mean Temperature..............................70.2° F. Total City Budget — 2000/01 ......................$69.4 million Full-time City Employees............................Approx. 330 ® Printed on recycled paper ®an Luis Obispo is the County Seat and the home of California Polytechnic State University. San Luis Obispo is located eight miles from the Pacific Ocean, midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco at the junction of Highway 101 and scenic Highway One. On September 1, 1772, Father Junipero Serra hung a bell in a Sycamore tree on the bank of San Luis Creek, rang it numerous times to attract the Chumash inhabi- tants of the area, and proceeded to conduct the found- ing mass at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. This marked the beginning of the community of San Luis Obispo, with the Mission as its geographical, cultural and recreational center. he City of San Luis Obispo Flag was designed by Marion Kay. The blue of the flag (top portion) represents our clear blue skies, the yellow or gold (lower portion) represents our golden hills and mountains. The bell is patterned after the bell of our Mission. The arch also originates from the mission and from our Spanish heritage. The curved white line sym- bolizes our creeks. MISSION SAN LUIS OBISPO DE TOLOSA #�r g.- ,, ;� CITY COUNCIL c1tvSIU E LC+C] IUI ES YOU SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 City Council Office........................................781-7119 City Administrator's Office...........................781-7114 -City-Clerk's-Office............................ ............. 781-7102 Fax Number ...................................................781-7109 • Structure of your City Government • How to Participate in Council Meetings • How to Contact your City Council • Council Legislation • City Advisory Bodies • Facts about San Luis Obispo 7e-93 COMPOSITE ii 11�i>r 195329a City Coucil Welcomes 6/4/01 11:09 Page 1 �1"Urq Dote _-- city of d„ son tui s OBISPO The City of San Luis Obispo is a Charter City and governed by a "Council -Mayor -Administrative Officer" form of government. The City Council has the power to make and enforce all laws and regulations with respect to municipal affairs, subject only to the limitations and restrictions of the City Charter and the State Constitution. The elected officers of the City are the Mayor and four Council Members. Annually, the City Council appoints one of its members as Vice Mayor who presides in the absence of the Mayor. Each shares equal voting powers on all questions coming before the Council. Council L serves the City at -large, there being no "districts." The Mayor serves a two-year term and Council Members four-year terms. Elections are held in November of even numbered years. The City Council appoints the City Administrative Officer, City Attorney, and members of all advisory boards, commissions and committees. IN - COUNCIL MEETINGS i - The City Council holds regular meetings at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the Council Chamber�of-City Hall. Other meetings or study sessions are held as needed. If you wish to speak concerning any agenda item when it is under consideration, fill out a speaker slip, available in the rotunda, and submit it to the City Clerk. When you are called, please come forward to the audience microphone and state your name and address for the record. Public testimony for or against an item is limited to three minutes. Consultant presentations are limited to ten minutes. Written comments regarding scheduled agenda items are accepted until 5:00 p.m. of the meeting day. City Council Office Allen K. Settle 781-7119 Mayor 781-7417 A public comment period is scheduled at the beginning of each meeting for citizens to speak to Council on any City issue not already listed on the agenda. Council Meetings are televised live on Charter Cable Channel 62, and can also be heard on radio station KCPR, 91.3 FM. You are encouraged to call the City ClerkT Office (781-7102) or the City Administrator's Office'11-7114) if you have any questions concerning City Council meetings or other municipal matters. Call 781-7107 twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week for recorded information about issues to" be discussed at forthcoming Council meetings. John Ewan Council Member 783-7752 Jan Howell Marx Council Member 783-7754 ORDINANCE: Ordinances are the laws of a municipality and generally pertain to land use changes, building guidelines, etc. An ordinance is introduced at one meeting, published in the newspaper, and then considered for passage at a second meeting of the City Council. The law becomes effective 30 days after final passage. An ordinance can be repealed or amended by a subsequent ordinance and is subject to referendum by the electorate. It is the most binding form of action taken by the Council. Christine Mulholland Kenneth E. Schwartz, FAIA-e Council Member Council Member 781-7598 783-7750 RESOLUTION: A resolution may be passed expressing the policy of the City Council or directing certain procedural or administrative actions. Resolutions are generally used for approving agreements, procedures or fund appropriations. It requires only one reading and may be changed by a subsequent resolution. MOTION: A motion requires majority Council approval for +'I a procedural or administrative action. Motions are usually k used for disposition of business items on the agenda. `� f a I .t When the City Council is not prepared to take action or ri when further study or information is needed, the City Cr Council may refer the matter to the staff, an advisory J body, or a citizen's group for study or report. SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY1 O�^^ r i U �^q� ISP CITIZENS OF SAN `€ hT,��,�.+'/i�i+a #T.'� .. :. 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The Mayor serves a two-year term and Council Members four-year terms. Elections are held in November of even numbered years. The City Council appoints the City Administrative Officer, City Attorney, and members of all advisory boards, commissions and committees. The City Council holds regular meetings at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the Council Chamber at City Nall. Other meetings or study sessions are held as needed. If you wish to speak concerning any agenda item when it is under consideration, fill out a speaker slip, available in the rotunda, and submit it to the City Clerk, When you are called, please come forward to the audience microphone and state your name and address for the record. Public testimony for or against an item is limited to three minutes. Consultant presentations are limited to ten minutes. Written comments regarding scheduled agenda items are accepted until 5:00 p.m, of the meeting day. p.3 City Council Office Allen K. Settle 781.71119 Mayor 781.7417 A public comment period is scheduled at the beginning of each meeting for citizens to speak to Council on any City issue not already listed on the agenda. Council Meetings are televised live on Charter Cable Channel 62, and can also be heard on radio station KCPR, 91.3 FM. Visit the City website at www.slacity.vrQ for current Council agendas, minutes, and other information about City government. For recorded information on upcoming council meeting agenda items, call 781-7107 at any time. Call the City Clerk's Office (781-7102) or the City Administrator's Office (781-7114) with questions about Council meetings or other City matters. w Jor Cour, ORDINAl' and gent guideline meeting, considere Council, passage. a subsegl the elecic by the Co COMMISSION X,MMITTEE K, . ASSOC AOT ON REVIEW IIERrTA�,} BICYCLE, CONSTRUCTIOW HOU: COMMrrTEE DISABLED AUTHG .. BOARDOFAPPEAL :>f :� CITY ATTORNEYS OFFICE City Attorney. Jeff Jorgensen FINANCE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RESOURCi Diredor/City Treasurer. Bill Staller Diredor. A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEP Direclor. John Mandeville FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Chief: Bob Neumann I195329a City Coucil Welcomes 6/19/01 16:32 Page 2 (Meetings Open to the General Public) dvisory boards and commissions are an impor- tant part of the City government policy-making progress. Serving on a City advisory body is an opportunity for real public service. Brief descriptions of these bodies, usually consisting of seven members, are listed below, ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION: Estab- lishes architectural guidelines and rules on the design of new construction and major commercial remodeling projects. Meetings: f=irst & third Monday of each month at 5:00 P.M. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE: Promotes the preservation of architectural, archaeological, histori- cal and cultural resources. Meetings: Last Monday of each month at 5,30 p.m., Council Hearing Room, City Hall. HOUSING AUTHORITY: Approves applications for federal and state housing programs, approves the Authority's annual operating budget, and assists the City in addressing housing needs of low and medium income households. Meetings: Third Thursday of each month at 12:00 p.m, at 487 Leff Street, HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: Advises the City Council on matters concerning social problems affecting the residents of the City. Reviews and recommends grants-in-aid to assist groups providing human services programs. Meetings: Firs[ Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m, in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION; Advises the Council on parks development and recreation programs and gives general guidance to the Recreation Department. Meetings: First Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m, at the City Library Conference Room. PERSONNEL BOARD: Provides a forum for airing both sides of unresolved employee grievances and dis- ciplinary matters with its recommendations forwarded to the City Council, Meetings are held at City 'Half when ,personnel issues arise. PLANNING COMMISSION: Makes final decisions as well as recommendations to the City Council on most types of development applications, and advises Council on long-range planning, Meetings: Second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council {Chamber at City Hall. p.2 PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE: Prepares and recommends long-range and annual City Promotional and advertising programs. Advises Council on City,grants to local cultural groups. Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall. TECHNICAL & SPECIAL PURPOSE ADVISORY BODIES: Bicycle Committee Board of Appeals - Construction and Disabled Downtown Association Advisory Board Jack House Committee Joint Recreational Use of Recreational Facilities Mass Transportation Committee Tree Committee Advisory members are appointed by the City Council. The committees are considered permanent and may meet regularly or only when projects or proposals necessitate. Applications for advisory body appoint- ments are accepted year-round. Please contact the City Clerk's office for more information at 781-7103, AT A A 101 RI: ism First Incorporated..............................February 16, 1856 Became Charter City..................................May 1, 1876 City Hall Built .........................................................1951 Population - 2001 ................ ........... ...... .............. 44,613 Elevation................................................... .300 ft_ Land Area ....................................... ......11 sq. miles Average Mean Temperature......,., .....................70.2° F Total City Budget - 2000/01 ......................$69.4 million Full-time City Employees............................Approx. 330 AN %V Printed on recycled paper CITY ADVISORY BODIES (Attendance Open to the General Public) An important part of the city government policy making process is its various appointed boards and commissions. Serving on a city advisory body provides an opportunity for real public service. Brief descrip- tions of these bodies are listed below. PLANNING COMMISSION: makes final decisions as well as recommendations to the City Council on most types of development applications. Also advises the Council on [on range planning. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m, in the City Council Chamber at City Ball. (7 members) ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION: estab- lishes architectural guidelines and rules on the design of new construction and major commercial remodeling projects. Meetings are held on the first and third Mon- day of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall. (7 members) HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: advises the City Council on matters concerning social problems affect- ing the residents of the city, assists in tenant/landlord problems, and reviews and recommends grants-in-aid to assist groups which provide human services pro- grams. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Hearing Room at City Hall. (7 members) PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION. advises the Council on parks development and recreation pro- grams and gives general guidance to the Recreation Department. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Recreation Department Conference Room, 860 Pacific Street. (7 members) PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE: prepares and recommends long-range and annual city promotional and advertising programs and advises the Council on city grants to local cultural groups. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Hearing Room at City Hall. (7 members) HOUSING AUTHORITY: the commission is directly responsible for all operations of the Housing Authori- ty. The commission approves applications for federal and state housing programs, approves the authority's annual operating budgets; and assists the city in its efforts to address the housing needs of low and medium income households. Meetings are held the fourth Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. - 487 Leff Street. (7 members) PERSONNEL BOARD: provides a forum for airing both sides of unresolved employee grievances and disciplin- ary matters with its recommendations forwarded to the City Council. Meetings are held at City Hall whenever a personnel matter requires it. (5 members) TECHNICAL 81 SPECIAL PURPOSE ADVISORY BODIES: Business Improvement Association Advisory Board Mass Transportation Committee Citizens' Advisory Committee Joint Recreational Use of School District Property Tree Committee Jack House Committee Handicapped Board of Appeals Construction Board of Appeals Cultural Heritage Committee Parking Management Committee These advisory members are appointed by the City Council or the City Administrator. They are con- sidered permanent and may meet regularly or only when projects or proposals require their attention. Applications are accepted year-round. Please contact the City Clerk's office for more information. FACTS ABOUT SAN LUIS OBISPO First Incorporated Became Charter City rather than a General Law City Population - 1989 Elevation Land Area Average Mean Temperature Total City Budget- 1989190 Full-time City Employees Sari Luis Obispo is the County Seat and the home of California Polytechnic State University. San Luis Obispo is located eight miles from the Pacific Ocean, midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco at the junction of 'Highway 101 and beautiful Highway One. On September 1. 1772, Father Junipero Serra hung a bell in a sycamore tree on the bank of San Luis Creek, rang it numerous times to attract the Chumash in- habitants of the area, and proceeded to conduct the founding mass at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. This marked the beginning of the community of San Luis Obispo, with the Mission as its geographical. cultural and recreational center. The City of San Luis Obispo Fla was designed by Marion Kay. The blue of the flag top portion) repre- sents our clear blue skies, the yel ow or gold (lower portion) represents our golden hills and mountains. The bell is patterned after the bell of our Mission. The arch also originates from the Mission and from our Spanish heritage. The wavy white line symbolizes our creeks. 25 - MISSION SAN LUIS OBISPO DE TOLOSA THE SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY COUNCIL city of san lues owspo WELCOMES YOU SEAL SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL Feb. 19, 1856 990 PALM STREET P.O. BOX 8100 May 1, 1876 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93403-8100 41,000 300 ft. 9.50 sq. miles City Council's Office ...... . ............ 549.7111 70.2 F. City Administrator's Office. . ............ 549-7114 $25.6 million City Clerk's Office ..................... 549-7110 305 Fax Phone Number ..................... 549-7109 • Structure of your City Government • How to Participate in Council Meetings • Council Legislation • City Advisory Bodies • Facts about San Luis Obispo 7e -e9 SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE OF YOUR CITY GOVERNMENT The City of San Luis Obispo is a Charter City and governed by a "Council -Mayor -Administrative Officer" form of government. The City Council has the power to make and enforce all laves and regulations with respect to municipal affairs, subject only to the limitations and restrictions of the City Charter and the State Constitution. The elected officers of the city are the Mayor and four Councilmembers. The City Council appoints one of its members as Vice -Mayor who presides in the absence of the Mayor. Each shares equal voting powers on all questions coming before the Council. The Mayor serves a two-year term and Council - members four-year terms. Terms are established to provide three vacancies with elections held in November of the odd -numbered years. The City Council appoints the Administrative Officer, City Attorney, City Cleric, City Treasurer and members of all advisory boards, commissions and committees. HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN COUNCIL MEETINGS The City Council holds regular meetings at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the Council Chamber of City Hall. Other meetings or study sessions may be held as needed. If you wish to speak concerning any agenda item when it is under consideration, please come forward to the audience microphone and state your name and address for the record. It is requested that any public testimony for or against an item be limited to three minutes. Con- sultant presentations are limited to ten minutes. Writ- ten comments regarding scheduled agenda items are always accepted. SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Ron Dunin Mayor A public comment period is scheduled at the beginning of each meeting for citizens to comment on any city issue not already listed. If you would like to have an item scheduled on the agenda, please submit your detailed written request to the City Clerk's office by 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday, twelve (12) days preceding the meeting. NOTE: Regular Council meetings can be heard on radio station KCPR, 91.3 FM. You are encouraged to call the City Clerk's Office (549-7110) or the City Administrator's Office (549-7114) if you have any questions concerning City Council meetings or other municipal matters. CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ORGANIZATIONAL CHART Penny Rappa Councilmember Peg Pinard Councilmember COUNCIL LEGISLATION: ORDINANCE: An ordinance is a law enacted by the City Council under powers delegated to it by the City Charter and the State Constitution. Ordinances are the laws of a municipality and generally pertain to land use changes, building guidelines, noise limitations and the like An ordinance is intmdored at nne meeting, pli - lished, and then considered for passage at a second meeting of the City Council. It becomes effective 30 days after final passage. An ordinance can be repeated or amended by a subsequent ordinance and is subject to referendum by the electorate, It is the most binding form of action taken by the Council. SAN LUIS OBISPO CITIZENS I CITYCOUNCIL I Jerry Reiss Vice -Mayor I' Bill Roalman Councilmember RESOLUTION: A resolution may be passed expressing the policy of the City Council or directing certain types of procedural or administrative actions. They are generally used for approving agreements, procedures or fund appropriations. It requires only one reading and may be changed by a subsequent resolution. MOTION: A motion requires majority council approval forarore�difiral or administrative action. Motions are usually used for disposition of business items on the agenda. When the City Council is not prepared to take definite action or when further study or information is needed, the City Council may refer the matter to staff, an advisory body, or a citizens' group for study or report. r BOARDS, COMMITTEES &COMMISSIONS BUSINESS CULTURAL HOUSING JACK MASS r— PARKING PLANNING RECREATIONAL IMPROVEMENT HERITAGE AUTHORITY HOUSE TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT COMMISSION USEFORSCHOOL ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE �� COMMITTEE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE PROPERTY ENS COMMISSION N ARCHITECTURAL COMMIT -FEE ADVISORY I L HANDICAPPED BOARDLOSF COMM S RELATIONS RECRF COMMISSION PERSONNEL PROM IONAL COORDCOM N TEEG COMMITTEE ADMINISTRATION CITY ATTORN EY'S OFFICE ADM IN ISTRATIVE OFFICE j CITY CLERK'S OFFICE City Attorney: Jeff Jorgensen City Administrative Officer: John Dunn I` City Clerk: Pam Voges Assistant CAO: Ken Hampian FINANCE DEPARTMENT PERSONNELDEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT RECREATIONDEPARTMENT Director: Bill Stader Director: Ann McPike Police Chief: James Gardiner Director: Jim Stockton COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DE FIREDEPARTMENT _ PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT UTILITIES DEPARTMENT Director: Arnold Jonas Fire Chief' Mike Dolder Director: David F. Romero Director: Bill Helland City Engineer: Wayne Peterson (Meetings Open to the General Public) 13 dvisory boards and commissions are ars impor- tant part of the City government policy-making progress- Serving on a City advisory body is an opportunity for real public service. Brief descriptions of these bodies, usually consisting of seven members, are listed below. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION: Estab- lishes architectural guidelines and rules on the design of new construction and major commercial remodeling projects. Meetings: First & third Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE: Promotes the preservation of architectural, archaeological, histori- cal and cultural resources. Meetings: Last Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m., Council Hearing Room, City Hall. HOUSING AUTHORITY: Approves applications for federal and state housing programs, approves the Authority's annual operating budget, and assists the City in addressing housing needs of low and medium income households. Meetings: Third Thursday of each month at 12:00 p.m. at 487 Leff Street. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: Advises the City Council on matters concerning social problems affecting the residents of the City. Reviews and recommends grants-in-aid to assist groups providing human services programs. Meetings: First Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: Advises the Council on parks development and recreation programs and gives general guidance to the Recreation Department. Meetings: First Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Cit�Libra Conference Room. L'Iw PERSONNEL BOARD: Provides a forum for airing both sides of unresolved employee grievances and dis- ciplinary matters with its recommendations forwarded to the City Council. Meetings are held at City Hall when personnel issues arise. PLANNING COMMISSION: Makes final decisions as well as recommendations to the City Council on most types of development applications, and advises Council on long-range planning. Meetings: Second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall. PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE: Prepares and recommends long-range and annual City promotional and advertising programs. Advises Council on City grants to local cultural groups. Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall. TECHNICAL & SPECIAL PURPOSE ADVISORY BODIES: Bicycle Committee Board of Appeals — Construction and Disabled Downtown Association Advisory Board Jack House Committee Joint Recreational Use of Recreational Facilities Mass Transportation Committee Tree Committee Advisory members are appointed by the City Council. The committees are considered permanent and may meet regularly or only when projects or proposals necessitate. Applications for advisory body appoint- ments are accepted year-round. Please contact the ,aCity Clerk'soffice for more information at 781-7103. 0��,'�� vF �Ll First Incorporated..............................February 16, 1856 Became Charter City. ................................. May 1, 1876 City Hall Built .........................................................1951 Population — 2001'x:........ ......................................44,613 Elevation..............................................................300 ft. Land Area...................................................11 sq. miles Average Mean Temperature.. ............................ 70.2' F. '71.IsA Total City Budget — 2006rol ......................&+64 million Full-time City Employees............................Approx. 330 8 Printed on recycled paper an Luis Obispo is the County Seat and the home of California Polytechnic State University. San Luis Obispo is located eight miles From the Pacific Ocean, midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco at the junction of Highway 101 and scenic Highway One. On September 1, 1772, Father Junipero Serra hung a bell in a Sycamore tree on the bank of San Luis Creek, rang it numerous times to attract the Chumash inhabi- tants of the area, and proceeded to conduct the found- ing mass at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. This marked the beginning of the community of San Luis Obispo, with the Mission as its geographical, cultural and recreational center. he City of San Luis Obispo Flag was designed by Marion Kay. The blue of the flag (top Portion) represents our clear blue skies, the yellow or gold (lower portion) represents our golden hills and mountains. The bell is patterned after the bell of our Mission. The arch also originates from the mission and from our Spanish heritage. The curved white line sym- bolizes our creeks. city of san Curs owspv SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 City Council Office........................................781-7119 City Administrator's Office...........................781-7114 City Clerk's-Office.........................................781-7102 FaxNumber...................................................781-7109 � cle �'►�; t �. v�,1-�+e Lily ,-C MISSION SAN LUIS OBISPO DE TOLOSA ` city of san Luis ogispo • Structure of your City Government • How to Participate in Council Meetings • How to Contact your City Council • Council Legislation •City Advisory Bodies • Facts about San Luis Obispo 7e-93 CTCV/ Of San Luis OBISPO The City of San Luis Obispo is a Charter City and governed by a "Council -Mayor -Administrative Officer" form of government. The City Council has the power to make and enforce all laws and regulations with respect to municipal affairs, subject only to the limitations and restrictions of the City Charter and the State Constitution. The elected officers of the Llty are the Mayor and tour Council Members. Annually, the City Council appoints one of its members as Vice Mayor who presides in the absence of the Mayor. Each shares equal voting powers on all questions coming before the Council. Council serves the City at -large, there being no "districts." The Mayor serves a two-year term and Council Members four-year terms. Elections are held in November of even numbered years. The City Council appoints the City Administrative Officer, City Attorney, and members of all advisory boards, commissions and committees. The City Council holds regular meetings at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Other meetings or study sessions are held as needed. If you wish to speak concerning any agenda item when it is under consideration, fill out a speaker slip, available in the rotunda, and submit it to the City Clerk. When you are called, please come forward to the audience microphone and state your name and address for the record. Public testimony for or against an item is limited to three minutes. Consultant presentations are limited to ten minutes. Written comments regarding scheduled agenda items are accepted until 5:00 p.m. of the meeting day. flagn�c?aC B) Al City Council Office Allen K. Settle 781-7119 ��g9 f B q 4Ae, fulaynr 781-7417 A public comment period is scheduled at the beginning of each meeting for citizens to speak to Council on any City issue not already listed on the agenda. Council Mae televised live on Charter Cable Channel 6� et tfea-be�►eard on rRdko-s fion KCB . 1 3 FM. Visit the City website at www.slocity.org for current Council agendac, minutoe, and other information about City government. For recorded information on upcoming council meeting agenda items, call 781-7107 at @py tie. al�r��+ Call the Gity Clerk'e-Offiee (781-7101] or the City Adminis �Office�781-7114) with questions about Council meetings or other City matters. CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ORGANIZATIONAL CHART John Ewan Council Member 783-7752 Jan dowel! Marx, Council Member 783-7754 ORDINANCE: Ordinances are the laws of a municipality and generally pertain to land use changes, building guidelines, etc. An ordinance is introduced at one meeting, published in the newspaper, and then considered for passage at a second meeting of the City Council. The law becomes effective 30 days after final passage. An ordinance can be repealed or amended by a subsequent ordinance and is subject to referendum by the electorate. It is the most binding form of action taken by the Council. SAN LUIS OBISPO CITIZENS CITY COUNCIL Christine Mulholland Kenneth E. Schwartz, FAIA-e Council Member Council Member 781-7598 783-7750 RESOLUTION: A resolution may be passed expressing the policy of the City Council or directing certain procedural or administrative actions. Resolutions are generally used for approving agreements, procedures or fund appropriations. It requires only one reading and may be changed by a subsequent resolution. MOTION: A motion requires majority Council approval for a procedural or administrative action. Motions are usually used for disposition of business items on the agenda. When the City Council is not prepared to take action or when further study or information is needed, the City Council may refer the matter to the staff, an advisory body, or a citizen's group for study or report. ADVISORY BOARDS, COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS rARCHITECTURAL CULTURAL DOWNTOWN HUMAN JACK tPARKS & PLANNING RECREATIONAL REVIEW HERITAGE ASSOCIATION RELATIONS HOUSE RECREATION COMMISSION USE OF SCHOOL COMMISSION COMMITTEE COMMISSION COMMITTEE COMMISSION PROPERTY r — BICYCLE CObSA6LEO N/ HOUSING IT RANSMP sRsT AT[ON PERSONNEL ICOORDINATING TREE COMMITTEE _ BOARD OF APPEALS AUTHORITY COMMITTEE BOARD COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ADMINISTRATION CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVEOFFICE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK City Attorney:,J*1Wor{gsasen City Administrative OIPrCar. Ken Hampian City Clerk: Lee Price, CMC Assistant CAO: Wendy George LjI FINANCE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Director/City Treasurer: Bill Statler Director: ArASlete Police Chief: Jemes Dardtnm. Director: Paul LeSage COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT' FIRE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT UTILITIES DEPARTMENT Director: John Mandeville Fire Chief Bob,Neernanm Director: Mike McCluskey Director: John Moss CITY ADVISORY BODIES (Meetings Open to the General Public) 13 dvisory boards and commissions are an Impor- tant part of the City government policy-making process. Serving on a City advisory body is an opportunity for real public service. Brief descriptions of these bodies, usually consisting of seven members, are listed below. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION: Estab- lishes architectural guidelines and rules on the design of new construction and major commercial remodeling projects. Meetings: First and third Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE: Promotes the preservation of architectural, archaeological, histori- cal and cultural resources. Meetings: Last Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m., Council Hearing Room, City Hall. HOUSING AUTHORITY: Approves applications for federal and state housing programs, approves the Authority's annual operating budget, and assists the City in addressing housing needs of low and medium income households. Meetings: Third Thursday of each month at 12:00 p.m. at 487 Leff Street. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: Advises the City Council on matters concerning social problems affecting the residents of the City. Reviews and recommends grants-in-aid to assist groups providing human services programs. Meetings: First Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: Advises the Council on parks development and recreation programs and gives general guidance to the Recreation Department. Meetings: First Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the City -County Library Conference Room. PERSONNEL BOARD: Provides a forum for airing both sides of unresolved employee grievances and dis- ciplinary matters with its recommendations forwarded to the City Council. Meetings are held at City Hall when personnel issues arise. PLANNING COMMISSION: Makes final decisions as well as recommendations to the City Council on most types of development applications, and advises Council on long-range planning. Meetings: Second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE, Prepares and recommends long-range and annual City promotional and advertising programs. Advises Council on City grants to local cultural groups. Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall. TECHNICAL & SPECIAL PURPOSE ADVISORY BODIES: Joint Use of Recreational Facilities Bicycle Committee Board of Appeals — Construction and Disabled Downtown Association Advisory Board Jack House Committee Mass Transportation Committee Tree Committee Advisory members are appointed by the City Council. The committees are considered permanent and may meet regularly or only when projects or proposals neces- sitate. Applications for advisory body appointments are accepted year-round. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk for more information at 781-7103. First Incorporated..............................February 16, 1856 Became Charter City..................................May 1, 1876 City Hall Built .........................................................1951 Population — 2002 .................. ............................. 44,613 Elevation..............................................................300 ft. Land Area................................................11.8 sq. miles Average Mean Temperature..............................70.2° F. Total City Budget — 2002/03 ......................$77.1 million Full-time City Employees...........................Approx. 330 XN Printed on recycled paper 10 an Luis Obispo is the County Seat and the home of California Polytechnic State University. San Luis Obispo is located eight miles from the Pacific Ocean, midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco at the junction of Highway 101 and scenic Highway One. On September 1, 1772, Father Junipero Serra hung a bell in a Sycamore tree on the bank of San Luis Creek, rang it numerous times to attract the Chumash inhabi- tants of the area, and proceeded to conduct the found- ing mass at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. This marked the beginning of the community of San Luis Obispo, with the Mission as its geographical, cultural and recreational center. Ohe City of San Luis Obispo Flag was designed by Marion Kay. The blue of the flag (top portion) represents our clear blue skies, the yellow or gold (lower portion) represents our golden hills and mountains. The bell is patterned after the bell of our Mission. The arch also originates from the mission and from our Spanish heritage. The curved white line sym- bolizes our creeks. city of san Uu1S oBisp0 SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 City Council Office........................................781-7119 City Administrative Officer...........................781-7114 Office of the City Clerk.................................781-7102 Fax Number ...................................................781-7109 MISSION SAN LUIS OBISPO DE TOLOSA city Of san Luis OBISPO • Structure of your City Government • How to Participate in Council Meetings • How to Contact your City Council • Council Legislation •City Advisory Bodies • Facts about San Luis Obispo I� itli��t: CTCV/ O san Lui S OBI Sp0 The City of San Luis Obispo is a Charter City and governed by a "Council -Mayor -Administrative Officer" form of government. The City Council has the power to make and enforce all laws and regulations with respect to municipal affairs, subject only to the limitations and restrictions of the City Charter and the State Constitution. The elected officers of the City are the Mayor and four Council Members. Annually, the City Council appoints one of its members as Vice Mayor who presides in the absence of the Mayor. Each shares equal voting powers on all questions coming before the Council. Council serves the City at -large, there being no "districts." The Mayor serves a two-year term and Council Members four-year terms. Elections are held in November of even numbered years. The City Council appoints the City Administrative Officer, City Attorney, and members of all advisory boards, commissions and committees. The City Council holds regular meetings at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Other meetings or study sessions are held as needed. If you wish to speak concerning any agenda item when it is under consideration, fill out a speaker slip, available in the rotunda, and submit it to the City Clerk. When you are called, please come forward to the audience microphone and state your name and address for the record. Public testimony for or against an item is limited to three minutes. Consultant presentations are limited to ten minutes. Written comments regarding scheduled ,agenda items are accepted until 5:00 p.m.,of-the meeting dev, ,-.L,;) 0 �� , 7,f City Council Office David F. Romero 781-7119 Mayor 781-7415 A public comment period is scheduled at the beginning of each meeting for citizens to speak to Council on any City issue not already listed on the agenda. Council Meetings are televised live on Charter Cable Channel 20. Visit the City website at www.slocity.org for current Council agendas, minutes, and other information about City government. For recorded information on upcoming council meeting agenda items, call 781-7107 at any time. Call the Office of the City Clerk (781-7103) or the City Administrative Officer (781-7114) with questions about Council meetings or other City matters. John Ewan Council Member 783-7752 Allen K. Settle Council Member 781-7417 ORDINANCE: Ordinances are the laws of a municipality and generally pertain to land use changes, building guidelines, etc. An ordinance is introduced at one meeting, published in the newspaper, and then considered for passage at a second meeting of the City Council. The law becomes effective 30 days after final passage. An ordinance can be repealed or amended by a subsequent ordinance and is subject to referendum by the electorate. It is the most binding form of action taken by the Council. Christine Mulholland Kenneth E. Schwartz, FAIA-e Council Member Council Member 781-7598 783-7750 RESOLUTION: A resolution may be passed expressing the policy of the City Council or directing certain procedural or administrative actions. Resolutions are generally used for approving agreements, procedures or fund appropriations. It requires only one reading and may be changed by a subsequent resolution. MOTION: A motion requires majority Council approval for a procedural or administrative action. Motions are usually used for disposition of business items on the agenda. When the City Council is not prepared to take action or when further study or information is needed, the City Council may refer the matter to the staff, an advisory body, or a citizen's group for study or report. SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CITIZENS ORGANIZATIONAL CHART CITY COUNCIL ADVISORY BOARDS, COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS ARCHITECTURAL CULTURAL DOWNTOWN HUMAN JACK PARKS & PLANNING RECREATIONAL REVIEW HERITAGE ASSOCIATION RELATIONS HOUSE RECREATION COMMISSION USE OF SCHOOL COMMISSION COMMITTEE COMMISSION COMMITTEE COMMISSION PROPERTY BICYCLE CONSTRUCTION/ HOUSING MASS PERSONNEL PROMOTIONAL TREE COMMITTEE DISABLED AUTHORITY TRANSPOR'rxrIQN BOARD COORDINATING COMMITTEE BOARD OF APPEALS COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ADMINISTRATION CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK City Attorney City Administrative Officer: Ken Haant City Clerk: Lee Price, CMC Assistant CAO: Wendy George 7 FINANCE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT CPARKS &RECREATION DEPARTMENT Director/City Treasurer: Bill Stader Director Police Chief: Deborah Linden Director: Paul LeSage COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT UTILITIES DEPARTMENT Director: John Mandeville Fire Chief: Wolfgang Knabe Director: Mike McCluskey Director: John Moss (Meetings Open to the General Public) dvisory boards and commissions are an impor- t tant part of the City government policy-making progress. Serving on a City advisory body is an opportunity for real public service. Brief descriptions of these bodies, usually consisting of seven members, are listed below. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION: Estab- lishes architectural guidelines and rules on the design of new construction and major commercial remodeling projects. Meetings: First & third Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall. CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE: Promotes the preservation of architectural, archaeological, histori- cal and cultural resources. Meetings: Last Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m., Council Hearing Room, City Hall. HOUSING AUTHORITY: Approves applications for federal and state housing programs, approves the Authority's annual operating budget, and assists the City in addressing housing needs of low and medium income households. Meetings: Third Thursday of each month at 12:00 p.m. at 487 Leff Street. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: Advises the City Council on matters concerning social problems affecting the residents of the City. Reviews and recommends grants-in-aid to assist groups providing human services programs. Meetings: First Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: Advises the Council on parks development and recreation programs and gives general guidance to the Recreation Department. Meetings: First Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the City Library Conference Room. PERSONNEL BOARD: Provides a forum for airing both sides of unresolved employee grievances and dis- ciplinary matters with its recommendations forwarded to the City Council. Meetings are held at City Hall when personnel issues arise. PLANNING COMMISSION: Makes final decisions as well as recommendations to the City Council on most types of development applications, and advises Council on long-range planning. Meetings: Second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at City Hall. PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE: Prepares and recommends long-range and annual City promotional and advertising programs. Advises Council on City grants to local cultural groups. Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall. TECHNICAL & SPECIAL PURPOSE ADVISORY BODIES: Bicycle Committee Board of Appeals — Construction and Disabled Downtown Association Advisory Board Jack House Committee Joint Recreational Use of Recreational Facilities Mass Transportation Committee Tree Committee Advisory members are appointed by the City Council. The committees are considered permanent and may meet regularly or only when projects or proposals necessitate. Applications for advisory body appoint- ments are accepted year-round. Please contact the City Clerk's office for more information at 781-7103. First Incorporated..............................February 16, 1856 Became Charter City ...... ......... ..................May 1, 1876 City Hall Built .........................................................1951 Population — 2001 ...............................................44;613 Elevation..............................................................300 ft. Land Area...................................................11 sq. miles Average Mean Temperature..............................70.2° F. Total City Budget — 2000/01 ......................$69.4 million Full-time City Employees............................Approx. 330 Ack Printed on recycled paper 10an Luis Obispo is the County Seat and the home of California Polytechnic State University. San Luis Obispo is located eight miles from the Pacific Ocean, midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco at the junction of Highway 101 and scenic Highway One. On September 1, 1772, Father Junipero Serra hung a bell in a Sycamore tree on the bank of San Luis Creek, rang it numerous times to attract the Chumash inhabi- tants of the area, and proceeded to conduct the found- ing mass at Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. This marked the beginning of the community of San Luis Obispo, with the Mission as its geographical, cultural and recreational center. he City of San Luis Obispo Flag was designed by Marion Kay. The lalue of the flag (top portion) represents our clear blue skies, the yellow or gold (lower portion) represents our golden hills and mountains. The bell is patterned after the bell of our Mission. The arch also originates from the mission and from our Spanish heritage. The curved white line sym- bolizes our creeks. city of san lues owspo SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401 City Council Office........................................781-7119 City Administrator's Office ........ :.................. 781-7114 City Clerk's Office.........................................781-7102 Fax Number ...................................................781-7109 MISSION SAN LUIS OBISPO DE TOLOSA city of san lugs osispo • Structure of your City Government • How to Participate in Council Meetings • How to Contact your City Council • Council Legislation • City Advisory Bodies • Facts about San Luis Obispo 78-93 i; 4 l iy,l city or San tui s OBISPO The City of San Luis Obispo is a Charter City and governed by a "Council -Mayor -Administrative Officer" form of government. The City Council has the power to make and enforce all laws and regulations with respect to municipal affairs, subject only to the limitations and restrictions of the City Charter and the State Constitution. The elected officers of the Clty are the Mayor and four Council Members. Annually, the City Council appoints one of its members as Vice Mayor who presides in the absence of the Mayor. Each shares equal voting powers on all questions coming before the Council. Council serves the City at -large, there being no "districts." The Mayor serves a two-year term and Council Members four-year terms. Elections are held in November of even numbered years. The City Council appoints the City Administrative Officer, City Attorney, and members of all advisory boards, commissions and committees. The City Council holds regular meetings at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Other meetings or study sessions are held as needed. If you wish to speak concerning any agenda item when it is under consideration, fill out a speaker slip, available in the rotunda, and submit it to the City Clerk. When you are called, please come forward to the audience microphone and state your name and address for the record. Public testimony for or against an item is limited to three minutes. Consultant presentations are limited to ten minutes. Written comments regarding scheduled agenda items are accepted until 5:00 p.m. of the meeting day. City Council Office Allen K. Settle 781-7119 Mayor 781-7417 A public comment period is scheduled at the beginning of each meeting for citizens to speak to Council on any City issue not already listed on the agenda, Council Mee# ws are televised live on Charter Cable Channel rN eft cl can also be heard on radio station KCPR, 91.3 FM. Visit the City website at www.slocity.org for mirrent Council agendas, minutPs, and other information about City government. For recorded information on upcoming council meeting agenda items, call 781-7107 at any time. Call the City Clerk's Office (781-7102) or the City Administrator's Office (781-7114) with questions about Council meetings or other City matters. John Ewan Council Member 783-7752 ELIO Jan Howell Marx Council Member 783-7754 ORDINANCE: Ordinances are the laws of a municipality and generally pertain to land use changes, building guidelines, etc. An ordinance is introduced at one meeting, published in the newspaper, and then considered for passage at a second meeting of the City Council. The law becomes effective 30 days after final passage. An ordinance can be repealed or amended by a subsequent ordinance and is subject to referendum by the electorate. It is the most binding form of action taken by the Council. Christine Mulholland Kenneth E. Schwartz, FAIA-e Council Member Council Member 781-7598 783-7750 RESOLUTION: A resolution may be passed expressing the policy of the City Council or directing certain procedural or administrative actions. Resolutions are generally used for approving agreements, procedures or fund appropriations. It requires only one reading and may be changed by a subsequent resolution. MOTION: A motion reqs liras majority ('of ncil approval for a procedural or administrative action. Motions are usually used for disposition of business items on the agenda. When the City Council is not prepared to take action or when further study or information is needed, the City Council may refer the matter to the staff, an advisory body, or a citizen's group for study or report. SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CITIZENS ORGANIZATIONAL CHART CITY COUNCIL ADVISORY BOARDS, COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS ARCHITECTURAL CULTURAL DOWNTOWN HUMAN JACK PARKS & PLANNING RECREATIONAL REVIEW HERITAGE ASSOCIATION LRELATIONS HOUSE RECREATION COMMISSION USE OF SCHOOL COMMISSION COMMITTEE COMMISSION COMMITTEE COMMISSION PROPERTY BICYCLE CONSTRUCTION1 MASS ROMOTI TREE PCORDINATIN COMMITFEE BOARD OFDISAAPPEALS EAED ORITY TRAN COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ING PEBOAARDEL COOMMITOTEEG COMMITTEE ADMINISTRATION CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK City Attorney: Jeff Jorgensen City Administrative Officer. Ken Hampian City Clerk: Lee Price, CMC Asslslant CAC: Wendy George _ FINANCE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Director/City Treasurer: Bill Statler Director: Ann Slate Police Chief: James Gardiner Director: Paul LeSage COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPAINTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT UTILITIES DEPARTMENT Director: John Mandeville Fire Chief: Bob Neumann Director: Mike McCluskey Director: John Moss SERVICES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Liaison to the City Council. Provides information and research on legislative data. Prepares and coordinates: * Council meetings and agendas (1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M. & special meetings); * Agenda Action Update & follow-up letters to the public * Continued agenda items. Conducts your local Municipal Election (held in November of even years); coordinates ballot measures, arguments, analysis and legal advertising for General and Special Elections. Maintains and publishes a list of Council - appointed boards, committees and commissions Inclusive of resident citizen volunteers 18 years and over (Maddy Act). Applications are accepted year-round. Records, transcribes and preserves minutes of Council meetings which are available to the public Monday -Friday, 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Coordinator for the release of public records In compliance with the Public Records Act. Serves as the Citys General Information Center for all City Departments. Collects & disseminates incoming and outgoing mail for all City Hall departments. Prepares legal publication of ordinances, resolutions, notices to bidders, and public hearings; administers posting and mailing of notices to property owners and franchisees; coordinates display and promotional notices. Maintains the legislative history and archives of the City including purging & microfiching of City fres pursuant to State and City requirements. The City Clerk's Library is available to the public. Receives formal bids, directs bid openings, and processes documents for contract approval including signatures, bonds & insurance. Ask about being Included. on our mailing list. Codifies ordinances and maintains the Municipal Code including supplements and revisions. The Code includes all legislative actions currently in effect (codes available for review and purchase). Receives and records petitions, official notices, claims and lawsuits filed against the City (claim applications available at Information Desk). Administers filings required by the Fair Political Practices Commission and City Charter (available for public inspection): * Conflict of Interest -Statements * City & State Campaign Financial Disclosure Statements Prepares Departmental, City Council and Election budgets (copies available at Information Desk). Administers oaths, takes affidavits and depositions pertaining to City affairs, and certifies copies of official City records. Processes and approves applications for special events (Parades, Walk/Runs, and Street Closures) including insurance requirements (applications available at Information Desk). Coordinates alcoholic beverage permit applications (also available at Information Desk). Custodian of the City Seal and official documents: * Minutes (from May 1, 1876 - Vol. A, a leather-bound, handwritten record of the Board of Trustees; * Ordinances, Resolutions, City Charters and Uniform Codes; * Proceedings for street abandonments, street name changes, annexations and deannexations; * Contracts, agreements, franchises and Insurance policies; * Bonds of elected and appointed official employees and commissioners; and * Deeds for all City -owned property, i.e., civic sites, parks, streets, alleys, utility easements, rights -of way, restrictive covenants. The City Clerk Is appointed by the City Council and serves as Clerk of the Council. ■ ! HOURS AND SERVICES The City Clerk's Dept. is open Monday -Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. City Council agenda packets and cassette tapes of City Council meetings, as well as reference books from the City Clerk's Library are avail- able for review and brief loan periods. Copies $ .25 Tape Duplicates 5.00 Meeting Transcripts 10.00 Municipal Code 100.00 City Charter 2.00 Agenda subscription 50.00 (excludes packet) Parade/Street Closure 5.00 Application c�kN LU1 AM trala • ... ........•' The City of San Luis Obispo City Clerk's Office MISSION STATEMENT A dedicated and effective team committed to participative and efficient government... * providing a direct link to the past, present and future history of our city through the recordation and preservation of city policies and programs; and * advancing the flow of information through distinctive service to the community, the Council and staff. ■ ■ FACTS ABOUT SAN LUIS OBISPO Incorporated (General Law City) February 19, 1856 Enacted a Charter City May 1, 1876 Populatlon - 1991 42,600 Elevation 100 ft. Land Area 9.5 sq. miles Average Mean Temperature 70.2 F. Full Time City Employees 340 cmzENS COUNCIL COUNCIL SECRETARY Sherry Stendahl CITY CLERK Pam Vop@a CLERK SECRETARY Jamie BuAeS ASST. MY CLEpIC Kdn Condon OFFICE ASST. OFFICE ASST. Caro" Munahow Sae Noon@ SAN LUIS OBISPO CRY HALL 990 PALM STREET P.O. BOX 8100 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93403-8100 City Clerk's Office .................. 781-7110 Fax Number ............................. 781-7109 APRIL 1992 HOW THE CITY CLERK`S DEPARTMENT SERVES YOU e U , 411S A The City Clerk is the oldest of public servants dating back to 1272 A.D. The Municipal Clerk provides a direct link between the past, present, and future by recording and preserving city poli- cies and actions for posterity, and helps to implement governmental decisions. The City Clerk's Library is available to the public. Information concerning elections, City Council agendas, city - owned property, public works projects, new and old legislation, and other city related information can be reviewed by the public and copies obtained through the City's Information Center. Your input and participation in local government is needed rof ppreclated. Pam Vag CMG City Clerk ■ - ! SERVICES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Liaison to the City Council. Provides Information and research on legislative data. Prepares and coordinates: * Council meetings and agendas (1 st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M. & special meetings); * Agenda Action Update & follow-up letters to the public * Continued agenda items. Conducts your local Municipal Election (held In November of even years); coordinates ballot measures, arguments, analysis and legal advertising for General and Special Elections. Maintains and publishes a list of Council - appointed boards, committees and commissions inclusive of resident citizen volunteers 18 years and over (Maddy Act). Applications are accepted year-round. Records, transcribes and preserves minutes of Counci meetings which are available to the public Monday -Friday, 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Coordinator for the release of public records In compliance with the Public Records Act. Serves as the City's General Information Center for all City Departments. Collects & disseminates Incoming and outgoing mail for all City Hall departments. Prepares legal publication of ordinances, resolutions, notices to bidders, and public hearings; administers posting and mailing of notices to property owners and franchisees; coordinates display and promotional notices. Maintains the legislative history and archives of the City including purging & microfiching of City files pursuant to State and City requirements. The City Clerk's Library is available to the public. Receives formal bids, directs bid openings, and processes documents for contract approval including signatures, bonds & insurance. Ask about being Included, on our mailing list. Codifies ordinances and maintains the Municipal Code including supplements and revisions. The Code Includes all legislative actions currently in effect (codes available for review and purchase). Receives and records petitions, official notices, claims and lawsuits fled against the City (claim applications available at Information Desk). Administers filings required by the Fair Political Practices Commission and City Charter (available for public inspection): * Conflict of Interest- Statements * City & State Campaign Financial Disclosure Statements Prepares Departmental, City Council and Election budgets (copies available at Information Desk). Administers oaths, takes affidavits and depositions pertaining to City affairs, and certifies copies of official City records. Processes and approves applications for special events (Parades, Walk/Runs, and Street Closures) including insurance requirements (applications available at Information Desk). Coordinates alcoholic beverage permit applications (also available at Information Desk). Custodian of the City Seal and official documents: * Minutes (from May 1, 1876 - Vol. A, a leather-bound, handwritten record of the Board of Trustees; * Ordinances, Resolutions, City Charters and Uniform Codes; * Proceedings for street abandonments, street name changes, annexations and deannexations; * Contracts, agreements, franchises and Insurance policies; * Bonds of elected and appointed official employees and commissioners; and * Deeds for all City -owned property, i.e., civic sites, parks, streets, alleys, utility easements, rights-of-way, restrictive covenants. The City Clerk Is appointed by the City Councl and serves as Clerk of the Council. ■ ■ HOURS AND SERVICES The City Clerk's Dept. is open Monday -Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. City Council agenda packets and cassette tapes of City Council meetings, as well as reference books from the City Clerk's Library are avail- able for review and brief loan periods. Copies $ .25 Tape Duplicates 5.00 Meeting Transcripts 10.00 Municipal Code 100.00 City Charter 2.00 Agenda subscription 50.00 (excludes packet) Parade/Street Closure 5.00 Application , YMeWiee.eea •''c' N Lits;. �1 The City of San Luis Obispo City Clerk's Office MISSION STATEMENT A dedicated and effective team committed to participative and efficient government .. • providing a direct link to the past, present and future history of our city through the recordation and preservation of city policies and programs; and • advancing the flow of information through distinctive service to the community, the Council and staff. FACTS ABOUT SAN LUIS OBISPO Incorporated (General Law City) February 19, 1856 Enacted a Charter City May 1, 1876 Population - 1991 42,600 Elevation 100 ft. Land Area 9.5 sq. miles Average Mean Temperature 702 F. Full Time City Employees 340 COUNCIL COUNCIL SECRETARY Shwry MY CLERK Pam Vopaa CLERK SECRErARY Jamla Burk# ASST. CRY CLERK Khn Candor OFFICE ASST.I ! OFFICE ASST. arolyn CNunahaur I Sus Noom SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL 990 PALM STREET P.O. BOX 8100 SAH LUIS OBISPO, CA 93403-8100 City Clerk's Office .................. 781-7110 Fax Number ............................. 781-7109 APRIL 1992 FLOW THE CITY CLERICS DEPARTMENT SERVES YOU The City Clerk is the oldest of public servants dating back to 1272 A.D. The Municipal Clerk provides a direct link between the past, present, and future by recording and preserving city poli- cies and actions for posterity, and helps to implement governmental decisions. The City Clerk's Library is available to the public. Information concerning elections, City Council agendas, city - owned property, public works projects, new and old legislation, and other city related information can be reviewed by the public and copies obtained through the City's Information Center. Your input and participation in local government is needed appreciated. Pam Vog CMC City Clerk SERVICES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT liaison to the City Council. Provides Information and research on legislative data. Prepares and coordinates: * Council meetings and agendas (1 st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M. & special meetings); * Agenda Action Update & follow-up letters to the public * Continued agenda items. Conducts your local Municipal Election (held in November of even years); coordinates ballot measures, arguments, analysis and legal advertising for General and Special Elections. Maintains and publishes a list of Council - appointed boards, committees and commissions inclusive of resident citizen volunteers 18 years and over (Maddy Act). Applications are accepted year-round. Records, transcribes and preserves minutes of Council meetings which are available to the public Monday -Friday, 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Coordinator for the release of public records In compliance with the Public Records Act. Serves as the Citys General Information Center for all City Departments. Collects & disseminates Incoming and outgoing mal for all City Hall departments. Prepares legal publication of ordinances, resolutions, notices to bidders, and public hearings; administers posting and mating of notices to property owners and franchisees; coordinates display and promotional notices. Maintains the legislative history and archives of the City including purging & microfiching of City files pursuant to State and City requirements. The City Clerk's Library Is available to the public. Receives formal bids, directs bid openings, and processes documents for contract approval including signatures, bonds & insurance. Ask about being included on our mailing list. Codifies ordinances and maintains the Municipal Code Including supplements and revisions. The Code includes all legislative actions currently in effect (codes available for review and purchase). Receives and records petitions, official notices, claims and lawsuits fled against the City (claim applications available at Information Desk). Administers filings required by the Fair Political Practices Commission and City Charter (available for public inspection): * Conflict of Interest. Statements * City & State Campaign Financial Disclosure Statements Prepares Departmental, City Council and Election budgets (copies available at Infomnation Desk). Administers oaths, takes affidavits and depositions pertaining to City affairs, and certifies copies of official City records. Processes and approves applications for special events (Parades, Walk/Runs, and Street Closures) including insurance requirements (applications available at Information Desk). Coordinates alcoholic beverage permit applications (also available at Information Desk). Custodian of the City Seal and official documents: * Minutes (from May 1, 1876 - Vol. A, a leather-bound, handwritten record of the Board of Trustees; * Ordinances, Resolutions, City Charters and Uniform Codes; * Proceedings for street abandonments, street name changes, annexations and deannexations; * Contracts, agreements, franchises and Insurance policies; • Bonds of elected and appointed official employees and commissioners; and * Deeds for all City -owned property, i.e., civic sites, parks, streets, alleys, utility easements, rights -d way, restrictive covenants. The City Clerk is appointed by the City Council and serves as Clerk of the Council. HOURS AND SERVICES The City Clerk's Dept. is open Monday -Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. City Council agenda packets and cassette tapes of City Council meetings, as well as reference books from the City Clerk's Library are avail- able for review and brief loan periods. Copies $ .25 Tape Duplicates 5.00 Meeting Transcripts 10.00 Municipal Code 100.00 City Charter 2.00 Agenda subscription 50.00 (excludes packet) Parade/Street Closure 5.00 Application Fr �: The City of San Luis Obispo City Clerk's Office MISSION STATEMENT A dedicated and effective team committed to participative and efficient government... : providing a direct link to the past, present and future history of our city through the recordation and preservation of city policies and programs; and : advancing the flow of information through distinctive service to the commzazity, the Council and staff. FACTS ABOUT SAN LUIS OBISPO Incorporated (General Law City) February 19, 1856 Enacted a Charter City May 1, 1876 P,opulatlon - 1991 42,600 E ovation 1 CU It. Lind Area 9.5 sq. miles Average Mean Temperature 7C.2 F. Fill Time City Employees 340 1.3w—, J COUNCIL COUNCIL SECRETARY Sherry Sbndahi CRY CLERK Pam Vag" CLERK SECRETARY Jamie Wrist ASST. CrTY CLERK Kim Condon a_J I OFFICE ASST. I OFFICE ASST. Carolyn Munshaur Sue Noom SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HAIL 990 PALJA STREET P.O. BOX 8100 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93403-8100 City Clerk's Office .................. 781-7110 Fax Number ............................. 781-7109 APRIL 1992 ■ a HOW THE CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT SERVES YOU O,( ' 0— .00 O The City Clerk is the oldest of public servants dating back to 1272 A.D. The Municipal Clerk provides a direct link between the past, present, and future by recording and preserving city poli- cies and actions for posterity, and helps to implement governmental decisions. The City Clerk's Library is available to the public. Information concerning elections, City Council agendas, city - owned property, public works projects, new and old legislation, and other city related information can be reviewed by the public and copies obtained through the City's Information Center. Your input and participation in local government is needed n1appreciated. L./ Pam Y CMC City C#erk ■ a SERVICES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CITY CLERK'S bEPARTMENT Liaison to the City Council. Provides Information and research on legislative data. Prepares and coordinates: * Council meetings and agendas (1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M. & special meetings); * Agenda Action Update & follow-up letters to the public * Continued agenda items. Conducts your local Municipal Election (held in November of even years); coordinates ballot measures, arguments, analysis and legal advertising for General and Special Elections. Maintains and publishes a list of Council - appointed boards, committees and commissions Inclusive of resident citizen volunteers 18 years and over (Maddy Act). Applications are accepted year-round. Records, transcribes and preserves minutes of Council meetings which are available to the public Monday -Friday, 8:00 A.M: 5:00 P.M. Coordinator for the release of public records In compliance with the Public Records Act. Serves as the Citys General Information Center for all City Departments. Collects & disseminates incoming and outgoing mal for all City Hall departments. Prepares legal publication of ordinances, resolutions, notices to bidders, and public hearings; administers posting and malling of notices to property owners and franchisees; coordinates display and promotional notices. Maintains the legislative history and archives of the City including purging & microfiching of City files pursuant to State and City requirements. The City Clerk's Library is available to the public. Receives formal bids, directs bid openings, and processes documents for contract approval including signatures, bonds & insurance. Ask about being Included on our mailing list. Codifies ordinances and maintains the Municipal Code including supplements and revisions. The Code includes all legislative actions currently in effect (codes available for review and purchase). Receives and records petitions, official notices, claims and lawsuits filed against the City (claim applications available at Information Desk). Administers filings required by the Fair Political Practices Commission and City Charter (available for public inspection): * Conflict of Interest. Statements * City & State Campaign Financial Disclosure Statements Prepares Departmental, City Council and Election budgets (copies available at Information Desk). Administers oaths, takes affidavits and depositions pertaining to City affairs, and certifies copies of official City records. Processes and approves applications for special events (Parades, Walk/Runs, and Street Closures) including insurance requirements (applications available at Information Desk). Coordinates alcoholic beverage permit applications (also available at Information Desk). Custodian of the City Seal and official documents: * Minutes (from May 1, 1876 - Vol. A, a leather-bound, handwritten record of the Board of Trustees; * Ordinances, Resolutions, City Charters and Uniform Codes; * Proceedings for street abandonments, street name changes, annexations and deannexations; * Contracts, agreements, franchises and Insurance policies; * Bonds of elected and appointed official employees and commissioners; and * Deeds for all City -owned property, i.e., civic sites, parks, streets, alleys, utility easements, rights-of-way, restrictive covenants. The City Clerk Is appointed by the City Council and serves as Clerk of the Council. i■ ■ ■ HOURS AND SERVICES Enacted a Charter City May 1, 1876 The City Clerk's Dept.is open I2opulation - 1991 42,600 Monday -Friday, 8:00 a.m. to I -and Area 9.5 sq. miles 5:00 p.m. City Council agenda Average Mean Temperature 70.2 F. packets and cassette tapes of CnQENs City Council meetings, as well COUNCIL as reference books from the Sherry StendaW City Clerk's Ubrary are avail- Cm CLERK able for review and brief loan CLERK SECRETARY periods. Jamie Bursa Copies $ .25 Iam Condon Tape Duplicates 5.00 OFFICEASST. OFFICE ASST. Caroyn Nunehaur Sue Noor@ Meeting Transcripts 10.00 990 PALIA STREET Municipal Code 100.00 P.O. BOX 8100 City Charter 2.00 City Clerk's Office .................. 781-7110 Agenda subscription 50.00 Fax Number ............................. 781-7109 (excludes packet) Parade/Street Closure 5.00 Application :i o4 • •eyw.e. r.rM"""" The City of San Luis pbispo City Clerk's Office MISSION STATEMENT A dedicated and effective team committed to participative and effecient government... • providing a direct link to the past, present and future history of our city through the recordation and preservation of city policies and programs; and • advancing the flow of information through distinctive service to the community, the Council and staff. i■ FACTS ABOUT SAN LUIS OBISPO ■ Incorporated (General Law City) February 19, 1856 Enacted a Charter City May 1, 1876 I2opulation - 1991 42,600 Elevation 100 ft. I -and Area 9.5 sq. miles Average Mean Temperature 70.2 F. Full Time City Employees 340 CnQENs COUNCIL COUNCIL SECRETARY Sherry StendaW Cm CLERK Pam Voila CLERK SECRETARY Jamie Bursa ASST. CITY CLERK Iam Condon OFFICEASST. OFFICE ASST. Caroyn Nunehaur Sue Noor@ SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL 990 PALIA STREET P.O. BOX 8100 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93403-8100 City Clerk's Office .................. 781-7110 Fax Number ............................. 781-7109 APRIL 1992 x � HOW THE CITY CLERICS DEPARTMENT SERVES YOU �1tY O � �k � it 1G�s oV 5 The City Clerk is the oldest of public servants dating back to 1272 AD. the Municipal Clerk provides a direct link between the past, present, and future by recording and presenting city poli- cies and actions for posterity, and helps to implement governmental decisions. The City Clerk's library is available to the public. Information concerning elections, City Council agendas, city - owned property, public works projects, new and old legislation, and other city related information can be reviewed by the public and copies obtained through the City's Information Center. Your Input and participation in local government is needed ppreciated. Pam V CMC City CI a ■ SERVICES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT rr Serves as your liaison to the • Prepares & coordinates the legal • Collects & disseminates 4 City Council, responding-to publication of ordinances, incoming & outgoing mail for / requests for information -and resolutions, notices to all City Hall departments.A researching legislative data. bidders, public hearings, postin_ & mailing of notices to property ! Prepares Departmental, City Council . Prepares and coordinates: owners, franchisees & prepares & Elections budgets (copies + Council meetings and display & promotional notices. available at City Central). agendas (1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M. • Serves as the Records Department • Administers oaths, takes affidavits & special meetings); managing the legislative history & depositions pertaining to City + Agenda Action Update & & archives of the City including affairs & certifies copies of follow-up letters to the purging & microfiching of City official City records. public on status of files pursuant to State & City actions taken; requirements. The City Clerk's • Processes & approves parade & + Continued agenda items.=; Library is available to the public. street closure permits including insurance requirements • Conducts your local Muni-e'` • Receives formal bids, directs (applications available at City cipal Election (held in fbid openings and processes Central). Nov. of odd year) and �• necessary documents for contract oordinates ballot measures, approval, including signatures, • Coordinates alcoholic beverage arguments, analysis and legal bonds & insurance. Ask about permit applications (also advertising for General & being included on our mailing list. available at City Central). Tit Special Election. ♦ Codifies ordinances & maintains • Is custodian of original City • Pursuant to the Maddy Act, a the Municipal Code including offical documents (review at City list of Council-appointed boards, supplements and revisions. The Clerk's Library) & the City Seal: committees and commissions is code includes all legislative actions + Minutes (from May 1, 1876 - Vol. A, maintained and published. These currently in effect (codes available a time-worn, leather-bound record appointments are made from local for review & purchase). of the Board of Triistees;:hand- citizen volunteers 18 years & written; over. Applications are accepted • Receives petitions & official + Ordinances, Resolutions, City year-round. notices, claims and lawsuits filed Charters & Uniform Codes: 'ADagainst the City & records official + Proceedings for all'street • Responsible for the recordation,( 1 documents (claim applications available vacations, street name changes, transcription & preservation of at City Central). annexations & deannexations; Council meeting minutes. Available + Contracts, agreements, franchises & to the public Monday - Friday, • Administers filings required by the Fair insurance policies; 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Political Practices Commission & City + Bonds of elected & appointed offi- Charter (available for public inspection): cial employees & commissioners, and; • City-wide coordinator for the release + Conflict of Interest Statements + Deeds for all City-owned property, of public records in compliance with + City & State Campaign Financial i.e., civic sites, parks, streets, the Public Records Act. Disclosure Statements alleys, utility easements, rights- CITY _17 of-way, restrictive covenants.' mi Serves as the City's General `��"'" Information Center including The City Clerk is appointed by the switchboard (City Central). City Council and serves as Clerk of L FIff M the Council. HOURS AND SERVICES The City Clerk's Dept. is open Monday -Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. City Council agenda packets and cassette tapes of City Council meetings, as well as reference books from the City Clerk's Library are available for review and brief loan periods. - Copying - Tape Duplicates - Municipal Code incl. revisions - City Charter - Agenda subscription excluding packet - Meeting Transcripts - Parade/Street Closure application CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE ICOUNCIL SECRETARY CITIZENS COUNCIL $ .10 ea. 5.00 ea. CITY CLERK HOW THE .CITY CLERK'S: 100.00 ea. DEPARTMENT SERVES YOU 2.00 ea. The City Clerk is the oldest of public 50.00 ea. CLERK servants dating back to 1272 A.D. The SECRETARY Municipal Clerk provides a direct link 10.00 hr. between the past, present, and future 'i. 00 ea. ASST. CITY CLERK by recording and preserving city poli- cies and actions for posterity, and helps to implement governmental decisionE FACTS ABOUT SAN LUIS OBISPO First Incorporated Feb. 19, 1856 Became a Charter City rather than a General Law City May 1, 1876 Population - 1989 41,000 Elevation 100 Ft. Land Area 9S0 sq. miles Average Mean Temperature 70.2 F. Total City Budget - 1989-90 $ 69,108,300 Full-time City Employees 310 CLERICAL I ASSISTANT OFFICE ASSISTANT Pam Voges, City Clerk Kim Condon, Assistant City Clerk Sherry Stendahl, Council Secretary Lari Hansen, Clerk Secretary Nina O'Connell, Clerical Assistant Susan Noone, Office Assistant S104 LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL 990 PALM STREET P.O. BOX 8100 SAID LUIS OBISPO, CA 93403-8100 City Clerk's Office ......... 549-7110 Fax Phone Number ............ 549-7109 January, 1990 The City Clerk's Library is available to the public. Information concerning elections, City Council agendas, city - owned property, public works projects, new and old legislation, and other city related information can be reviewed by the public and copies obtained through the City's Informatign Center. Your input and participation in local government is needed and appreciated. Pam C City Clerk SERVICES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT • Serves as your liaison with the City Council, responding to requests for information and researching legislative data. • Prepares and coordinates the: - Council agenda (1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.) - Adjourned meetings as required - Follow-up letters to the public and agenda action update - Continued agenda items �=c •na • Serves as the Elections Dept. r+ holding your local Municipal Election (held in Nov. of odd �� year) and coordinates ballot measures, arguments, analysis and legal advertising for General and Special Municipal Elections. • Obtains and maintains general liability insurance for the city's casualty and property coverage and participates in recommending risk management procedures and policies. • Pursuant to the Maddy Act, publishes and maintains a list of Council - appointed boards, committees and commissions. These appointments are made from local citizen volun- teers 18 years and over. Appli- cations accepted year-round. • Responsible for the recordation, transcription and preservation of Council meeting minutes available to the public Monday -Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • Serves as the City's General Information Center ift, including Switchboard (City Central). A • Prepares and coordinates legal publications and/or posting of ordinances, resolutions, i r' notices to bidders, public hearings, posting and mailing of notices to -- property owners, franchisees and prepares display and promotional notices. • Serves as the Records Department managing the legislative history of the city including purging and microfiching of city files pursuant to State and City requirements and maintaining the archives. Records available to the public. *-Collects and disseminates incoming and outgoing mail for all departments. • Prepares Departmental, City Council and Election budgets (copies available at City Central). • Administers oaths, takes affidavits and depositions pertaining to City affairs and certifies copies of official city records. • Processes and approves parade.. and street closure permits cr; including insurance require- ments (applications available at City Central). • Receives formal bids, directs formal bid openings and processes necessary • documents for contract approval, including signatures, bonds and insurance. u • Codifies ordinances and maintains the Municipal Code including supple- ments and revisions. The Code includes all legislative actions currently in effect (codes available for review and purchase). • Receives and processes petitions and official notices, claims and lawsuits against the City and records official docu- ments (claim applica- tions available at - City Information Center) • Administers filings required by the Fair Political Practices Commission and City Charter (available for public inspection). - Conflict of Interest Statements - City and State Campaign Financial Disclosure Statements Coordinates alcoholic beverage permit applications (also F l available at City Central). Is custodian of original official documents (review at City Clerk's Library) and the City Seal: - Minutes from May 1, 1876, Vol. A, a time -worn, leather- bound Record of the Board of Trustees, hand-written); - Ordinances, Resolutions, City Charters and Uniform Codes; - Proceedings for all street vacations, street name changes, annexations and deannexations; - Contracts, agreements, franchises, and insurance policies; - Bonds of elected and appointed offi- cial employees and commissioners; and - Deeds for all city -owned property, i.e., civic sites, parks, streets, alleys, utility easements, right-of- ways, restrictive covenants. The City Clerk is appointed by the City Council and acts as Clerk of the Council. HOURS AND SERVICES The City Clerk's Dept. is open Monday -Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. City Council agenda packets and cassette tapes of City Council meetings, as well as reference books from the City Clerk's Library are available for review and brief loan periods. CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE CITIZENS COUNCIL CITE SEAL HOW THE CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT SERVES YOU The City Clerk is the oldest of public servants dating back to 1272 A.D. The Municipal Clerk provides a direct link between the past, present, and future by recording and preserving city poli- cies and actions for posterity, and helps to implement governmental decisions. The City Clerk's Library is available to the public. Information concerning elections, City Council agendas, city - owned property, public works projects, new and old legislation, and other city related information can be reviewed by the public and copies obtained through the City's Information Center. Your input and participation in local government is needed and appreciated. 5 Pam Voge ,CMC City Clerk CITY CLERK - Copying $ .10 ea. - Tape Duplicates 5.00 ea. - Municipal Code incl. revisions 100.00 ea. _- DEPUTY CITY CLERK - City Charter 2.00 ea. - Agenda subscription 50.00 ea. SECRETARY excluding packet - Meeting Transcripts 10.00 hr. - Parade/Street Closure 5.00 ea. CLERICAL ASSISTANT application 1 (INFORMATION CLERK (90 PAM VOGES, CITY CLERK BECKI AUSTIN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK KIM CONDON, SECRETARY LISA BARKER, CLERICAL ASSISTANT KAREN LYNCH, INFORMATION CLERK FACTS ABOUT SAN LUIS OBISPO First Incorporated Feb 19. 1856 SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL Became Charter City rather than a General Law City May 1. 1876 990 PALM STREET Population - 1988 39,000 P.O. BOX 8100 Elevation 300 ft. Land Area miles 9.50 sq. m SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93403-8100 A,6,erage Mean Temperature 70.2 F. Oct. 1988 Total City Budget- 1988189 $32,258,600 City Clerk's Office Full time City Employees 310 .....................549-7110 Fax Phone Number- .......... .549-7109 CITE SEAL HOW THE CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT SERVES YOU The City Clerk is the oldest of public servants dating back to 1272 A.D. The Municipal Clerk provides a direct link between the past, present, and future by recording and preserving city poli- cies and actions for posterity, and helps to implement governmental decisions. The City Clerk's Library is available to the public. Information concerning elections, City Council agendas, city - owned property, public works projects, new and old legislation, and other city related information can be reviewed by the public and copies obtained through the City's Information Center. Your input and participation in local government is needed and appreciated. 5 Pam Voge ,CMC City Clerk • • • SERVICES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Serves as your liaison with the City Council, responding to requests for information and researching legislative data. Prepares and coordinates the: - Council agenda (1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.) - Adjourned meetings as required - Follow-up letters to the public and agenda action update - Continued agenda items Serves as the Elections Dept. �i holding your local Municipal Raw Election (held in Nov. of odd DAY year) and coordinates ballot measures, arguments, analysis` and legal advertising for General and Special Municipal Elections. • Obtains and maintains general liability insurance for the city's casualty and property coverage and participates in recommending risk management procedures and policies. • Pursuant to the Maddy Act, publishes and maintains a list of Council - appointed boards, committees and commissions. These appointments are made from local citizen volun- teers 18 years and over. Appli- cations accepted year-round. • Responsible for the recordation, transcription and preservation , of Council meeting minutes` available to the public Monday -Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • Serves as the City's General Information Center including Switchboard (City Central). • Prepares and coordinates legal publications and/or posting of ordinances, resolutions, 1, notices to bidders, public hearings, posting and mailing of notices to - property owners, franchisees and prepares display and promotional notices. • Serves as the Records Department managing the legislative history of the city including purging7 and microfiching of city files pursuant to State and City EF requirements and maintaining the archives. Records available to the public. • Collects and disseminates incoming and outgoing mail- for all departments. • Prepares Departmental, City Council. and Election budgets (copies available at City Central). ■ Administers oaths, takes affidavits and depositions pertaining to City affairs and certifies copies of official city records. a Processes and approves parade and street closure permits including insurance require- ments (applications available at City Central). • Receives formal bids, directs formal bid openings and processes necessary • documents for contract approval, including signatures, bonds and insurance. 1 • Codifies ordinances and maintains the Municipal Code including supple- ments and revisions. The Code includes all legislative actions currently in effect (codes available for review and purchase). • Receives and processes petitions and official notices, claims and lawsuits against the City and �r!NT� records official docu- ments (claim applica- tions available at City Information Center). __ • Administers filings required by the Fair Political Practices Commission and City Charter (available for public inspection). - Conflict of Interest Statements - City and State Campaign Financial Disclosure Statements Coordinates alcoholic beverage permit applications (also available at City Central). Is custodian of original official documents (review at City Clerk's Library) and the City Seal: - Minutes from May 1, 1876, Vol. A, a time -worn, leather- bound Record of the Board of Trustees, hand-written); - Ordinances, Resolutions, City Charters and Uniform Codes; - Proceedings for all street vacations, street name changes, annexations and deannexations; - Contracts, agreements, franchises, and insurance policies; - Bonds of elected and appointed offi- cial employees and commissioners; and - Deeds for all city -owned property, i.e., civic sites, parks, streets, alleys, utility easements, right-of- ways, restrictive covenants. The City Clerk is appointed by the City Council and acts as Clerk of the Council. HOURS AND SERVICES The City Clerk's Dept. is open Monday -Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. City Council agenda packets and cassette tapes of City Council meetings, as well as reference books from the City Clerk's Library are available for review and brief loan periods. - Copying - Tape Duplicates - Municipal Code incl. revisions - City Charter - Agenda subscription excluding packet - Meeting Transcripts - Parade/Street Closure application $ .10 ea. 5.00 ea. 100.00 ea. 2.00 ea. 50.00 ea. 10.00 hr. 5.00 ea. FACTS ABOUT SAN LUIS OBISPO First Incorporated Became Charter City rather than a General Law City Population - 1988 Elevation Land Area Average Mean Temperature Total City Budget - 1988,189 Full-time City Employees CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT ORf;ANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE CITIZENS COUNCIL CITY CLERK DEPUTY CITY CLERK I SECRETARY I CLERICAL ASSISTANT I (INFORMATION CLERK PAI -4 VOGES, CITY CLERK BECKI AUSTIN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK KIM CONDON, SECRETARY LISA BARKER, CLERICAL ASSISTA14T KAREN LYNCH, INFORMATION CLERK Feb, 19. 1856 SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL May 1, 1876 990 PALM STREET 39,000 P.O. BOA 8100 300 ft. miles ;SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93403-8100 9.50 sq. m 70.2 F. Oct. 1988 $32,258,600 City clerk's Office .....................549-7110 310 Fax Phone Number.....................549-7109 C.P CIT( SIAL HOW THE CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT SERVES YOU The City Clerk is the oldest of public servants dating back to 1272 A.D. The Municipal Clerk provides a direct link between the past, present, and future by recording and preserving city poli- cies and actions for posterity, and helps to implement governmental decisions. The City Clerk's Library is available to the public. Information concerning elections, City Council agendas, city - owned property, public works projects, new and old legislation, and other city related information can be reviewed by the public and copies obtained through the City's Information Center. Your input and participation in local government is needed and appreciated. Pam Vc�ge��CMC City Clerk SERVICES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CITY CLERIC'S DEPARTMENT Serves as your liaison to the • City Council, responding to requests for information and researching legislative data. • Prepares and coordinates: + Council meetings and agendas (1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M. & special meetings); + Agenda Action Update & follow-up letters to the public on status of actions taken; + Continued agenda items. ' 5 _ A i • Conducts your local Muni- �. cipal Election (held in'� Nov. of odd year) and tijae coordinates ballot measures, arguments, analysis and legal advertising for General & Special Election. • Pursuant to the Maddy Act, a list of Council -appointed boards, committees and commissions is maintained and published. These appointments are made from local citizen volunteers 18 years & over. Applications are accepted Prepares & coordinates the legal `r'?" publication of ordinances, q° resolutions, notices to bidders, public hearings, posting & mailing of notices to property owners, franchisees & prepares display & promotional notices. • Serves as the Records Department managing the legislative history & archives of the City including purging & microfiching of City files pursuant to State & City requirements. The City Clerk's Library is available to the public. a 0 e year-round. I fi • Responsible for the recordation,, transcription & preservation of "r Council meeting minutes. Available to the public Monday - Friday, �► 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. s City-wide coordinator for the release of public records in compliance with the Public Records Act. 4 Serves as the City's General Information Center including switchboard (City Central). Receives formal bids, directs bid openings and processes necessary documents for contract approval, including signatures, bonds & insurance. Ask about being included on our mailing list - Codifies ordinances & maintains the Municipal Code including supplements and revisions. The code includes all legislative actions currently in effect (codes available for review & purchase). Receives petitions & official notices, claims and lawsuits filed against the City & records official documents (claim applications available at City Central). Administers filings required by the Fair Political Practices Commission & City Charter (available for public inspection): + Conflict of Interest Statements + City & State Campaign Financial Disclosure Statements vj�,, Collects & disseminates incoming & outgoing mail forall City Hall departments. Prepares Departmental, City Council & Elections budgets (copies available at City Central). Administers oaths, takes affidavits & depositions pertaining to City affairs & certifies copies of official City records. # Processes & approves parade & street closure permits including insurance requirements (applications available at City Central). Coordinates alcoholic beverage permit applications (also --QY r. available at City Central). i • Is custodian of original City offical documents (review at City Clerk's Library) & the City Seal: + Minutes (from May 1, 1876 - Vol. A, a time -worn, leather-bound record of the Board of Trustees, hand- written; + Ordinances, Resolutions, City 40e Charters & Uniform Codes: + Proceedings for all street vacations, street name changes, annexations & deannexations; + Contracts, agreements, franchises & insurance policies; + Bonds of elected & appointed offi- cial employees & commissioners, and; + Deeds for all City -owned property, i.e., civic sites, parks, streets, alleys, utility easements, rights- of-way, restrictive covenants. The City Clerk is appointed by the City Council and serves as Clerk of the Council. HOURS AND SERVICES The City Clerk's Dept. is open Monday -Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. City Council agenda packets and cassette tapes of City Council meetings, as well as reference books from the City Clerk's Library are available for review and brief loan periods. - Copying - Tape Duplicates - Municipal Code incl. revisions - City Charter - Agenda subscription excluding packet - Meeting Transcripts - Parade/Street Closure application CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE J COUNCIL I SECRETARY CITIZENS COUNCIL N L $ .10 ea. 5.00 ea. HOW THE CITY CLERIC'S 100.00 ea. CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT SERVES YOU 2.00 ea. The City Clerk is the oldest of public 50.00 ea. CLERK servants dating back to 1272 A.D. The SECRETARY Municipal Clerk provides a direct link 10.00 hr. between the past, present, and future 5.00 ea. ?,SST. CITY CLERK by recording and preserving city poli- cies and actions for posterity, and helps to implement governmental decisions. 004 of fl {1 r{r S o FACTS ABOUT SAN LUIS OBISPO First Incorporated Feb. 19, 1856 Became a Charter City rather than a General Law City May 1, 1876 Population - 1989 41,000 Elevation 100 ft. Land Area 9.50 sq. miles Average Mean Temperature 70.2 F. Total City Budget - 1989-90 $ 69,108,300 Full-time City Employees 310 CLERICAL ASSISTANT OFFICE ASSISTANT Pam Voges, City Clerk Kim Condon, Assistant City Clerk Sherry Stendahl, Council Secretary Lori Hansen, Clerk Secretary Nina O'Connell, Clerical Assistant Susan Noone, Office Assistant SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL 990 PALM STREET P.O. BOX 8100 S.AN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93403-8100 City Clerk's Office ......... 549-7110 Fax Phone Number ............ 549-7109 January, 1990 The City Clerk's Library is available to the public. Information concerning elections, City Council agendas, city - owned property, public works projects, new and old legislation, and other city related information can be reviewed by the public and copies obtained through the City's Information Center. Your input and participation in local government is needed and appreciated. Pam Voge , CMC City Clerk SERVICES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Liaison to the City Council. Provides inforrnation and research on legislative data. Prepares and coordinates: * Council meetings and agendas (1 st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M. & special meetings); * Agenda Action Update & follow-up letters to the public * Continued agenda items. Conducts your local Municipal Election (held in November of even years); coordinates ballot measures, arguments, analysis and legal advertising for General and Special Elections. Maintains and publishes a list of Council - appointed boards, committees and commissions Inclusive of resident citizen volunteers 18 years and over (Maddy Act). Applications are accepted year -round - Records, transcribes and preserves minutes of Council meetings which are available to the public Monday -Friday, 8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Coordinator for the release of public records In compliance with the Public Records Act. Serves as the City's General Information Center for all City Departments. Collects & disseminates incoming and outgoing mail for all City Hall departments. Prepares lull publication of ordinances, resolutions, notices to bidders, and public hearings; administers posting and mailing of notices to property owners and franchisees; coordinates display and promotional notices. Maintains the legislative history and archives of the City including purging & microfiching of City files pursuant to State and City requirements. The City Clerk's Library is available to the public. Receives formal bids, directs bid openings, and processes documents for contract approval including signatures, bonds & insurance. Ask about being Included on our mailing list. Codifies ordinances and maintains the Municipal Code including supplements and revisions. The Code includes all legislative actions currently in effect (codes available for review and purchase). Receives and records petitions, official notices, claims and lawsuits filed against the City (claim applications available at Information Desk). Administers filings required by the Fair Political Practices Commission and City Charter (available for public inspection): * Conflict of Interest -Statements * City & State Campaign Financial Disclosure Statements Prepares Departmental, City Council and Election budgets (copies available at Information Desk). Administers oaths, takes affidavits and depositions pertaining to City affairs, and certifies copies of official City records. Processes and approves applications for special events (Parades, Walk/Runs, and Street Closures) including insurance requirements (applications available at Information Desk). Coordinates alcoholic beverage permit applications (also available at Infomvition Desk). Custodian of the City Seal and official documents: * Minutes (from May 1, 1876 - Vol. A, a leather-bound, handwritten record of the Board of Trustees; * Ordinances, Resolutions, City Charters and Uniform Codes; * Proceedings for street abandonments, street name changes, annexations and deannexations; * Contracts, agreements, franchises and Insurance policies; * Bonds of elected and appointed official employees and commissioners; and * Deeds for all City -owned property, i.e., chic sites, parks, streets, alleys, utility easements, rights -of way, restrictive covenants. The City Clerk is appointed by the City Council and serves as Clerk of the Council. 4 ■ HOURS AND SERVICES The City Clerk's Dept. is open Monday -Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. City Council agenda packets and cassette tapes of City Council meetings, as well as reference books from the City Clerk's Library are avail- able for review and brief loan periods. Copies $ .25 Tape Duplicates 5.00 Meeting Transcripts 10.00 Municipal Code 100.00 City Charter 2.00 Agenda subscription 50.00 (excludes packet) Parade/Street Closure 5.00 Application AI ,== Q1 ED M The City of San Luis Obispo City Clerk's Office MISSION STATEMENT A dedicated and effective team committed to participative and efficient government... s providing a direct link to the past, present and future history of our city through the recordation and preservation of city policies and programs; and * advancing the flow of information through distinctive service to the community, the Council and staff. FACTS ABOUT SAN LUIS OBISPO Incorporated (General Law City) February 19, 1856 Enacted a Charter City May 1, 1876 Population - 1991 42,600 Elevation 100 fL Land Area 9.5 sq. miles Average Mean Temperature 70.2 F. Full Time City Employees 340 M-117-7-10 COUNCIL COUNCIL SECRETARY Shell Sbndahl CITY CLERK — Pam Voges CLERK SECRETARY Janis Burled ASST. CTI CLERK KIm Condon OFFICE ASST. OFFICE ASST. Carolyn Munsfum Sus Noon@ SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HAIL 990 PALM STREET P.O. BOX 8100 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93403-8100 City Clerk's Office .................. 781-7110 Fax Number ............................. 781-7109 APRIL 1992 HOW THE CITY CLERKS DEPARTMENT SERVES YOU Gtt y ©�, o is Opti The City Clerk is the oldest of public servants dating back to 1272 A.D. The Municipal Clerk provides a direct link between the past, present, and future by recording and preserving city poli- cies and actions for posterity, and helps to implement governmental decisions. The City Clerk's Library is available to the public. Information concerning elections, City Council agendas, city - owned property, public works projects, new and old legislation, and other city related information can be reviewed by the public and copies obtained through the City's Information Center. Your input and participation in local government is needed ppreciated. 4Pam Vol,g6C41 C City Clerk The City Clerk.. is the oldest profession in public service, dating back to 1272 A.D. City Clerk Diane IL Gladwell... is one of three Officials appointed by the City Council. (The others are City Administrative Officer John Dunn and City Attorney Jeff Jorgensen). HOURS Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PUBLIC INFORMATION Information about participation in all levels of government and communicatingwith the CityCouncil are available at our office. *City Council Agenda packets *Board and Commission Agendas *Board and Commission Vacancies *City Council Minutes *Cassette tapes of meetings • City Clerk's Library materials SAN LUIS OBISPO Incorporated . ...............February 19,1856 Chartered.............................May 1, 1876 Population (1993) ...........................43,400 Land Area ...........................10.7 sq. miles Elevation.........................................100 ft. Average Temperature ...................70.2 F. Employees (estimated).......................300 CITY COUNCIL CITY CLERK ASSISTANT CITY CLERK ) [ COUNCIL SECRETARY VOLUNTEERS SECRETARY TO CITY CLERK I ¢ OFFICE ASSISTANT SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL 990 Palm Street P.O. Box 8100 San Luis Obispo, CA. 93403-8100 Office of the City Clerk.............781-7100 City Council Office ....................781-7119 Fax...............................................781-7109 Agenda Information Line......... 781-7107 OUR MISSION... An innovative, forward -thinking team, in touch with the needs of the community and serving as the key link between the public and the City Council. Knowledgeable and skilled professionals, we are committed to effective legislative processes, information management and the continued preservation of City policies and actions. W IllYIlI , �r the key link... ..between the Public, the ilCy Council and the City Organization... ELECTIONS 104 ADMINISTRATION Responsible for the management of all: municipal elections. Administerscandidate statements, ballot measures, arguments, impartial analyses and legal advertising. RECORDS MANAGEMENT Manages the retention and retrieval of all official documents and compliance with the Public Records Act. CITY COUNCIL SUPPORT Provides budgetary, secretarial and research supportto the City Council. #—*—*# BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Coordinates establishment, administration, appointments and recognition of over20 boards and commissions that advise Co-{mcjl on many complex issues. Applications p for all advisory bodies are accepted year-round. INFORMATION Serves as the information center for all City departments, providing central switchboard, Telecommunications for the Deaf (TDD), reception, and mail services. CODIFICATION S Maintains the City's Municipal L Code. O LEGISLATIVE PROCESS Administers all municipal legislative processes. This includes scheduling, agenda development, and conforming of all City Council business. rye PUBLIC NOTIFICATION 1 Yep Display and legal advertising, radio broadcasting, in addition to acting as the Public Information Officer in emergencies. le SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS Coordinates parades, street closures, and film permits for the City. BIDS AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT Administers all contract and agreement procedures. POLITICAL REFORM ACT Manages compliance with City and State conflict of interest law. OATHS AND FILING Administers oaths, receives and records petitions, claims, lawsuits and official notices.