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Home My WebLink About01/07/1992, C-7 - OPEN SPACE ELEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (OSEAC) APPOINTMENTSII ►NIIIp�I�I�IIIIIIP�IIIu'II MEETING DATE; city o r san �s oBIspo C/ /c/e, COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT ITEM NUM8EA: _ FROM: Arnold B. Jonas, Community Development Director 0 PREPARED BY: Jeanette Di Leo, Long Range Planner SUBJECT: Open Space Element Advisory Committee ( OSEAC) Appointments CAO RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council appoint members to the Open Space Element Advisory Committee as recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission (see Exhibit 3). BACKGROUND: On June 25, 1991 the City Council supported in concept the creation of an Open Space Element Advisory Committee ( OSEAC) composed of individuals from (a) outside the city (i.e., major property owners), (b) the Planning Commission, (c) the Architectural Review Commission, .(d) the Park and Recreation Commission, (e) local neighborhoods, (f) business, and (g) community groups. On September 3, 1991, the City Council referred the guidelines for the OSEAC's size and organization to the Park and Recreation Commission (PRC). At this meeting, the City Council directed the PRC to make initial recommendations regarding OSEAC appointments, with the City Council reviewing and approving these appointments on a City Council consent agenda. On October 2, 1991, the Park and Recreation Commission approved Exhibit 1 (see attached). This exhibit defined the basic composition of the OSEAC and the maximum number of individuals that could participate in any one category (e.g., from the Planning Commission, neighborhoods, etc.) . At the October, 1991 meeting the PRC approved in concept that the OSEAC would have between 10 and 17 individuals. It was noted that if numerous applications were received in one particular category, applications would be reviewed in terms of the applicant's (a) ability to represent a cross - section of the community (e.g., is a member of more than one group and /or organization) , (b) knowledge of the community, and (c) qualifications and reasons for wanting to serve on the OSEAC. DISCUSSION: To encourage receipt of applications, Community Development Department staff sent organizations, neighborhoods, City review bodies, etc. a fact sheet and an OSEAC application form. The fact sheet explained the concept behind the OSEAC and the Open Space Element. Staff also contacted newspapers and various agencies, etc. by phone to publicize the creation of the OSEAC. Community C -1— ► ►��►��►�ii��►IIIIIIIIiIpIIIIIII city of san 1 s osispo COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT OSEAC Appointments -- page 2 Development received thirty -six applications from persons interested in serving on the Open Space Element Advisory Committee. Persons that submitted applications are referenced in Exhibit 2. On December 17, 1991, a panel composed of Administration, Recreation, and Community Development Department staff reviewed all OSEAC applications except City commission applications (City commission appointments were made by the individual commissions). All other applications were reviewed in terms of the maximum number of persons that could participate in any one category and based on the criteria of diversity, community knowledge, etc. enumerated above. From this December 17th meeting initial recommendations were made to the Park and Recreation Commission (PRC) . On December 19, 1991, the PRC held a special meeting to consider OSEAC appointments and staff's recommendations. The PRC's recommendations are attached as Exhibit 3. As a footnote, it should be noted that persons not appointed to the OSEAC will still be encourage to attend all Open Space Element Workshops. To guarantee maximum public participation at the workshops, all persons applying to the OSEAC and /or expressing interest in open space issues will be sent a mailed notice for all workshops. It will be made clear that these workshops are public workshops and thus maximum public participation is encouraged. Workshops will also be advertised in the local newspapers and by radio to again guarantee maximum public participation. Applications are available in the Community Development Department for Council review. FISCAL IMPACT: The costs associated with developing an OSEAC and conducting workshops have already been incorporated into the budget for the Open Space Element. There are no new costs associated with forming an advisory committee or conducting public workshops. RECOMMENDED ACTION: A. That the City Council approve Exhibit 3, approving the PRC's recommendation for OSEAC appointments. Other Alternatives: B. That the City Council consider other or additional appointments based on the qualifications and expertise of the persons that have applied. C. Continue this item to consider applicants further. 0.7-4=1 ��►��►�Nllllllilllllllii��`I city Of San t s OBISPO COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT OSEAC Appointments -- page 3 Attachments: Exhibit 1 - List of organizations, neighborhoods, etc. and the maximum number of representatives from each group. Exhibit 2 - Persons Applying & Organization /Agency /Neighborhood Represented Exhibit 3 - Park and Recreation Commission Recommendation for OSEAC Appointments cc. apt C -7- EXHIBIT 1 LIST OF ORGANIZATIONS /GROUPS AND PARTICIPATION LEVEL 2 Members From: - Planning Commission 1 Member From: - Park and Recreation Commission 1 Member From: - Architectural Review Commission 3 Members (Maximum of one Person from any one neighborhood): - Old Town Neighborhood - Prefumo Canyon Neighborhood - San Luis Drive Neighborhood - Residents For Quality Neighborhoods - Laguna Lake Neighborhood 2 Maior Property Owners From Outside the City: - Madonna - King - Rossi - Devaul - Miossi - French - Bunnell - Mainini - Truochio 2 Members From - Business: - BIA - Chamber of Commerce 4 To 6 Members From Community Groups /Organizations (Maximum of 1 person from any one organizationl: - Obispo Beautiful Association - Native Plant Society - Sierra Club - Audubon Society - land Conservancy - Nature Conservancy - Citizens Planning Alliance - League of Women Voters - Historical Society - Cal Poly - Cuesta College - Bicycle Club - Archaeological Society - Farm Bureau - Urban Creeks Council - Fish and Game - County Government ( Planning, Area Coordinating Council, or Parks and Recreation) - Senior Citizens — 1 — C-74 EXHIBIT 2 LIST OF APPLICANTS FOR THE OPEN SPACE ELEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Name Representing Ray Ball Edna Valley Neighborhood (unofficial) COLAB for SLO County Seawind Vineyards Outside Property Owner Stephen Barasch Sinsheimer Park Neighborhood (unofficial) SW Chamber of Commerce (unofficial) Jacqueline Benoit Outside of City Property Owner (Avila Beach) David Chipping California Native Plant Society Paul Cleveland Central Coast Salmon Enhancement Tent' Conner Not specified Tom Martin B.I.A. Brett Cross G.S. San Luis, CCCA (bicycle organization) Darell Farrer Outside Property Owner Tim Gallagher County Parks David Garth Chamber of Commerce Jack Gatz Individual Only Gil Hoffman Planning Commission Laurel Hougham -Hieatt Individual Only John King Major Property Owner Kurt Kupper Citizen's Planning Alliance ECOSLO Dana Lilley County Planning Department Jim McGregor Sierra Club Denny McKee Individual Only (small business owner) Dean Miller, DDS Not specified Michael Oliveira Buckley /Evans Road Area (unofficial) OSEAC.COM - ii - C -7 -S EXHIBIT 2 - LIST OF APPLICANTS Name Representing David Pereira SLO Farm Bureau Anne Phillips Laguna Lake Neighborhood (unofficial) Todd Porter Los Osos Chamber of Commerce Tracy Pyle Individual Only Paul Ready San Luis Drive Neighborhood Carla Sanders Residents for Quality Neighborhood Bruce Seivertson ARC Old Town District Obispo Beautiful Dave Smith Land Conservancy Michael Sullivan Laguna Lake Area (unofficial), SLO Environmental Center Eva Vigil Parks & Recreation Commission R. Don Warden Agricultural Liaison Board Outside Property Owner Farmer Barry Williams Individual Only Dodie Williams Planning Commission Nanma Wright Individual & Family Richard Zweifel Cal Poly Business Affairs Office OSEAC.COM - Ili - C -'7 EXHIBIT 3 PRC RECOMMENDATION FOR OSEAC APPOINTMENTS 2 Members From Planning Commission: Gil Hoffman Dodie Williams 1 Member From Park and Recreation Commission: Eva Vigil 1 Member From ARC: Bruce Seivertson, ARC, Old Town District, Obispo Beautiful 3 Members From Neighborhoods: Stephen Barasch, Sinshiemer Park Neighborhood (unofficial) Paul Ready, SL Drive Neighborhood (alternate Duane Young) Carla Sanders, Residents for Quality Neighborhood 2 Maior Property Owners: John King R. Don Warden 2 Members From Business: David Garth, Chamber of Commerce Tom Martin, BIA 4 to 6 Members From Community Groups /Organizations /Agencies David Chipping, CA Native Plant Society Dana Lilley, County Planning Dept. Jim McGregor, Sierra Club David Pereira, SLO Farm Bureau Dave Smith, Land Conservancy Richard Zweifel, Cal Poly Business Affairs Office OSEAC.COM -iv- C -1 7