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Home My WebLink About11/25/1991, Agenda G%t 0 Q 4 o c1 Ly of sAn luis oBispo ` Post Office Box 8100 �5 S*ae Luis Obispo, CA 93403-810Q • 49-7100 is O Lead Pehaon - Item to come bac to Caunci2 rvenotea action by Lead Peneon No MteA"k - Inbo)rmati.on Onty AGENDA JOINT MEETING OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY COUNCIL & BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1991 - 6:00 P.M. CHARLIE'S GRILL - 998 MONTEREY STREET, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ron Dumn ROLL CALL: I CitY Council: Vice Mayor Bill Roalman, Councilmembers Peg Pinard,Penny Rappa, Jerry Reiss and Mayor Ron Dunin 0 BIA: Chuck Adof� Tom Brown, Dick Cleeves, Jeff Hartman, Tad Hillier; IL a Bev Johnson, Alan Martin, Steve Owens, Pierre Rademakerand ra President Betsey Lyon. Lynn Block, BIA Administrator Elm srsssrsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssrsssressssssssssrss:rsrrrssrrss PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (Not to exceed is minutes) Immedlat*following roll ca%members of the public may address the City Council and Planning Commission on Items that DO NOT appear on the printed agenda Please observe the time limit of three minutes. A aPeaker s11p(avallable in the Foyer)must be tiled with the City Clerk prior to the beginning of the meeting. As a general rule,action will not be taken on Issues not listed on the agenda Stair will generally be asked to folhOw-np OR such Items. The Council is Interested In hearing from the public regarding issues or concerns of the community and welcomes your InpuL STUDY SESSION L A. BIA Goals and Action Plan E B. External Threats and Opportunities C. City Council/BIA Joint Effort 0 City Council/BIA Joint Meeting November 25, 1991 2. NON- FID •NML GROWTH RATE A BIA Member Input and Downtown Needs B. Incentives for Investing in Downtown 3. ISSUES AND CONCERNS A. Seismic Retrofit B. Parldng Enforcement C. Future Projects FINAL ACTION: D"cubbion held. s*ssssrsssesessssssssasssssrasrrsssrrrssssasrrsrsrsrrsssssssssrsssssrsssssssss C INIMCATIONS (Not to exceed 15 minutes) During the balance of this meeting,any Councilmember,Commissioner or the City Administrative Officer may informally update the City Council of written or oral communications and ask for comment and/or discussion. State law provides that Council take action only on such matters which have been noticed at least three days In advance of the meeting unless special circumstances are found to exist. Formal action or approval is not preferred and such items should be continued to the next Regular meeting. a ADJOURNMENT. Page 2 of 2 C,%t y O/. y off tt o cify Or sAn WIS OBISPO y 0 �! Post Office Box 8100 • San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8100 - 549-7100 4� S 00 AGENDA JOINT MEETING OF THE SAN LUIS (111Tevn--- -- CITY COUNCIL & BUSINESS IMPROVEMEN' Pam's Agenda MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1991 - 6:Q Distribution List CHARLIE'S GRILL - I. Unpaid Subscriptions: 998 MONTEREY STREET SAN LUIS OBISPC- - (All regi.unless o/w noted) � --AIA President ASI President D.Blakely, Co.Spvrs.Chair CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Ron Dunin Paul Hood, Co. Administration KCOY ROLL CALL: KCPR 1 KDDB_/B.LA.,.-Lynn. Block KEYT / Chamber of Commerce City Council: Vice Mayor Bill Roalman, Councilmemb KKUS Jerry Reiss and Mayor Ron Dunin i KSBY KVEC BIA: , , Chuck Adofl; Tom Brown, Dick Cleev League of Women Voters Bev Johnson, Alan Martin, Steve O� Library(reg.mtgs:front desk) President Betsey Lyon. Lynn Block, BI Mustang Daily Pacific Gas & Elec. Co. sassssssssssssssssssssss:sssssssssssssssss:saes:ssss SIA Area Coordinating Council PUBLIC COMMENT PERIO Telegram-Tribune For 6 mos. to 12/31/91: (Not to exceed 15 minutes) Cits.Ping.Alliance/C.Sanders Immediately following roll call,members of the public may address the Cit Earth Day Coal ition/Jim Merkel on items that DO NOT appear on the printed agenda. Please observe Earth News/Terry Dunnivent speaker slip (available in the Foyer) must be filed with the City Clerk pri ECOSLO/Kurt Kupper Res.forQual.Neighbor./D.Connor As a general rule,action will not Club/Dominic Perello not be taken on issues not listed on the agep / follow-up on such items. The Council is interested in hearing from the pu� - —the community and welcomes your input. II.Subscriptions Paid/ Envelopes Provided (All mtgs. ) Pac.Bell Right of Way Office STUDY SESSION L DOWNTOWN ENVIRONMENT A. BIA Goals and Action Plan B. External Threats and Opportunities C. City Council/BIA Joint Effort ` C.:= r: tIFDR�dIA c i;;iY °' I.UTS OBISPO ) SS nt,,, that I am employed ;'., • .:,3 CityClerk's Nrr': a ti tr.at I vSttG CircA -- da near the frcnt Gocr of Clty }7411 C:7 Date Signature City Council/BIA Joint Meeting November 25, 1991 2. NON-RESIDENTIAL GROWTH RATE A. BIA Member Input and Downtown Needs B. Incentives for Investing in Downtown 3. ISSUES AND CONCERNS A. Seismic Retrofit B. Parldng Enforcement C. Future Projects aaaasssasasassnsssssssassassasssassassasssssaaaaaaaaaaaaaasasaasssaaaaaaaaaaaa COhUKMCATIONS (Not to exceed 15 minutes) During the balance of this meeting,any Councilmember,Commissioner or the City Administrative Officer may informally update the City Council of written or oral communications and ask for comment and/or discussion. State law provides that Council take action only on such matters which have been noticed at least three days in advance of the meeting unless special circumstances are found to exist. Formal action or approval is not preferred and such items should be continued to the next Regular meeting. A. ADJOURNMENT. Page 2 of 2 -ETING AGENDA ur(TE It-2KOff ITEM # ��li��►►��►IIIII�IIIIIIIII�� ►� �� City Of SAn MIS OBIS PO Man990 Palm Street/Post Office Box 8100 • Sart Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8100 November 21, 1991 TO: City Council, anagement Team, BIA Board FROM: Pam V es, ty Clerk RE: CouncilfBlA .Toint Meeting - November 25, 1991 Attached are the goals and objectives for BIA committees, namely; Thursday Night Activities Committee - Parking Committee Promotion Committee Beautification Committee The BIA thought this might be helpful background material for the discussions to take place on Monday evening. PV:klc J DATE INS-MEETING 1 AGENDA fryITEM # THURSDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES COMUTTEE (Goals, strategies, BOARD MEMBER participation and brainstorming suggestions for TNA) GOALS: 1. Portable Seating/Tables. . ..... . . _ . . . . . .Hartman Strategy: Jack House tables and chairs would be placed on the street to create a bistro effect. 2. Membership Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hartman Strategy: Utilize the newsletter and survey techniques to enhance image and feedback on TNA. Increase retail events in-store on Thursday and re-instate advertising for the events. 3 . Clean-up Schedule Strategy: Work with San Luis Garabage to alter scheduled pick up on Thursday/Friday. BRAINSTORMING IDEAS: security/crowds after event/police enforcement BBQ smoke national recognition tie-in to promoting a retail night DECEIVED 8:3o4M r�Uv 1 1991 40BIspol SA [:w PARKING COMMITTEE GOALS: 1. Education Program Strategy: Continue on a cyclical basis every six months to promote program and validation package 2. Construction Interference Strategy: Expand communication to merchants regarding construction projects. Develop ad-hoc committee to develop guidelines and requirements for contracts issued by city. 3 . Trolley Schedule Strategy: Work with Harry Watson, Transportation Manager to increase trolley circulation. BRAINSTORMING IDEAS: City/parking structure problem City participation in 90 MINUTE FREE program Refund parking costs to customers PROMOTION COMMITTEE GOALS: 1. Image of BIA and promotion of downtown in conjunction with the development of specialty marketing merchandise. Strategy: Workwith Pierre Rademaker to develop new logo focusing on downtown not BIA. PIERRE RADEMAKER Market merchandise at TNA to develop a source of funding for BIA. . . . . . . . .STEVE OWENS Develop launch promotion for new image. 2. Public Service Announcements and Welcoming Committee BEV JOHNSON STEVE OWENS Strategy: Increase information available to media sources regarding downtown. Develop more timely relations with New Times. Implement a Public Relations Ad Hoc Committee to welcome new members and promote member relations. 3. Quarterly Events Strategy: Limit events to quarterly and capitalize on a large impact of select events rather than emphasizing quantity. BRAINSTORMING: Wonderful Leader Increase awareness Calendar of events for promotions in addition to yearly calendar Events downtown are positive North county advertising Additional promotional billings BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE GOALS: 1. Cleanliness of Downtown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PIERRE RADEMAKER BETSEY LYON Strategy: Pursue contractor and city to solicit members interested in awning and facade cleaning. Encourage membership to clean inside and outside of business. 2. Planters/Seating Strategy: Contact senior groups and businesses to sponsor a planter in front of their business to be maintained by the senior. 3 . Fountain Project Strategy: Begin project with banners and re-planting of fountain (Marsh and Higuera) . Expand scope of project upon receipt of financial support from city or outside agency. BRAINSTORMING IDEAS: Entry arch over Marsh street Fluted light poles Trees window displays ORGANIZATIONAL CONCERNS A. Seismic Retrofit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DICK CLEEVES ALAN MARTIN TOM DONAT PIERRE RADEMAKER Strategy: Develop financing proposal with city and Chamber group. Solicit response from city on loan guarantee program. Pursue City Council on BIA Committee recommendations. Increase member communication on all issues. B. French Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TOM DONAT Strategy: Develop lobbying group to discuss issue with John French and John Rossetti. Develop recommendations for City Council. Pursue re-development agency concept for project. C. Lobbying Effort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DICK CLEEVES ALAN MARTIN JEFF HARTMAN TOM DONAT Strategy: Form a BIA committee on issue evaluation to handle lobbying effort. Hire part time lobbyist. Develop liaison relationship with Property Owners and Chamber of Commerce on key issues. Develop political leadership with business knowledge and background. D. Economic Development Strategy: Incorporate into lobbying effort recruitment of business to downtown. E. City Accountability: Strategy: Develop system to update issues including business license tax revenue and parking revenue. Conduct a Joint City Council/BIA meeting to evaluate city staff issues and revenues. Re-instate the rotational system for the Homeless Lunch program. . . . . . . . . BEV JOHNSON F. BIA boundaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LYNN BLOCK Strategy: Evaluate procedures for expanding BIA boundaries. BRAINSTORMING IDEAS: garbage issues truck deliveries after loam increase membership involvement delegate responsibilities to ensure success good staff organization coordinate city projects BIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS PLANNING RETREAT SWOT ANALYSIS STRENGTHS Administrator Number of businesses Diversity Board commitment Downtown design team Physical appearance TNA Positive attitude of retail community Additional parking WEAKNESS Government lack of understanding on business issues Economic vitality of D/T (need for information) Competition - expanded out of area Uncertain future Budget Metered parking THREATS Retrofit Higher rents Increased retail square footage outside core Water Lower revenue Lack of city budget support Construction - Public Works Interruption OPPORTUNITIES Attitude of retailers New energy ' New administrator Property owner involvement Ability to communicate Expand area