HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-21-2017 Item 8, SmallCOUNCIL MEETING: grUrMff
ITEM NO.:
FEB 2 Y 2017
From: Camille Small[
Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2017 12:56 AM
To: E-mail Council Website <emaiicouncil@slocity.org>
Subject: Night Hlking on Council Agenda
Dear Mayor and City Council,
As a Community, we have to look for the good of all. It isn't about a
small group interested in the personal experience of hiking at night.
It is about the animals.
It is about safety.
It is also about drawing people into neighborhoods in the dark
who cause problems.
The good people who hike must consider the negative elements.
Each issue is about standing up for the part of the community personally
aware of and/or experiencing a negative impact.
We are a community of residents who believe in stepping up for one
another and we respect and support those with a legitimate cause. We know the differences in right and wrong
whether the situation affects us
personally or not. We respect those that have put time and effort into an issue --and do not need to express
personal opinions to the contrary on
some lofty (unrealistic) and/or political bent.
Just as importantly, we have a history that deserves recognition.
What we are facing on many levels in several locations is some with the "final say" are new to many issues;
therefore, do not have a full understanding of what neighborhoods (and in this case, also nature) deserve.
It is never about one section of town against another. It is not one age group vs. another. It is about what is
fundamentally right for the largest
number of people.
As a matter of inquiry, may I learn how night hiking got onto the Council Agenda? I add this final question for
a reason because I know there are many items that have not been addressed on our behalf.
Let me give you two quick examples.
1 *We know that a large number of residents do not want tall buildings (surveys show). We asked if it
could be placed on the ballot (as there was time before the general election). Jan asked Katie if this
were possible and Katie said Staff was too busy ('plate full' was the term). It would have taken a
short ballot -worthy wording. A savvy volunteer could have done it for Staff approval.
2 *We know that Cal Poly is responsible to build more housing on campus at a faster pace
(private -public partnerships do not cost the CSU). A group participated in wording a petition along with
great statistics provided by the lead writer. Council would not agendize this item and none
individually signed it. We know (most have seen) the impact of housing 12, 000 Cal Poly students in the
City. We are fully aware how investors have caused rents and sales prices to rise affecting
everyone.
Thank You,
Camille Small
May REASON reign!