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Home My WebLink About08/29/2000, Agenda council agenda CITY OF SAN LUIS O B I S P O CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET Tuesday, August 29, 2000 Action Update I:,i n 1. 1 r .4 1'Ill Cbifirill Roo'M--,jj I�7i C J ity�96uht Ubta STUDYSES! j.00,P.,M.L .. .... _y '995;Pil"M I dJ CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Allen K. Settle PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: Council Members John Ewan, Jan Howell Marx, Dave Romero, Vice Mayor Ken Schwartz, and Mayor Allen K. Settle All Council Members were present. ROLL CALL: Downtown Association Board Members Vince Burke, Landy Fike, Lynn James, Dave Kastner, Doug Shaw, Bob Schinkel, Tom Swern, Bill Walter, Correne Weaver, Jerry Whitaker, and President Brett Weaver Downtown Association Board Members Lynn James and Correne Weaver were absent, l '�yyI ,IUBLIC."COMMENTRER10.Q!(h6ft66xil 16"mindt6si-total)I I I P IISfli -'-,The Council welcomesfyour input i(FOR-ITEMS INOT ION,TH E-I'AGENDA) You.;may,.a8de6giithe i'CbUnciI by completing:a,speaker,shp and,givrng rt to the'Erty Clerk;Ipnor to,the ffieetl At-this time,,lyou,[m Ay. address the Gounctl on.items thatrare not on the agenda or;itemsion:,the: issues.i-ri onsent Agendd.jjftliqfimit is three minutes. State law does not sallow the Council to`drscuss Ake ac. ion on' ot oh the agenda; except that members.of the„Councrl or staff may 11Y. L respond to statements lmade ,or questions posed by persons exercising tFieir public testimony ngFits,.:.(Gov. Qbde.Seil 5495.42)”:' Staff .may. tten'd6cumentation rill to each; item Al I referredto on� is agenda S. 61nithil 11:1 0111b6ilinl0loorn .1. otuity'HaIVI , , ll,trl I. .. 3: '.".I. : 1. ijI Kelvin Harrison asserted that local law enforcement officers continue to conduct racially motivated harassment against him and to physically abuse him. Council Agenda r Tuesoue, August 29, 2000 STUDY SESSION 1. SAN LUIS OBISPO DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION OVERVIEW. (HOLLEY—20 MINUTES) A. Formation B. Mission Statement, Major Goals C. Budget D. Board, Committee and Staff Duties E. Community Partnerships Presentation provided by Downtown Association staff and past and present Downtown Association Board Members. 2. MAIN STREET PROGRAM — NEW AND IMPROVED INITIATIVES. (HOLLEY— 90 MINUTES) A. Overview B. Downtown Association Current Main Street Projects C. Long Range Vision/Strategic Planning D. Casting a Wider Net for Downtown Involvement Presentation provided by Downtown Association Administrator Deborah Holley, Downtown Association Board Members, Doug Loescher with the National Trust Main Street Center and Keith Kielstrom. Director of the California Main Street Program in Sacramento. BREAK (10 Minutes) . r kr 3. CITY COUNCIL - DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION DISCUSSION/PUBLIC INPUT. (90 MINUTES) A. Feedback on Presentation B. Shared Interests C. Other Public Input D. Where to From Here? Council, Downtown Association Board Members and citizens provided feedback. 2 • Council Agenda Tues. �, August 29, 2000 Council agreed to consider at the next Council goal-setting workshop a recommendation by Council Member Marx relevant to the appointment of a task force that would Include collaborative planning for the "Greater Downtown"(the blocks surrounding the Downtown Association District). COMMUNICATIONS (not to exceed'1.5.minutes) At this time, any Council Member or the City'Administrative Officer.inay ask a question for clarification, make an announcement, or report briefly on his or her activities. In addition, subject to Council Policies and Procedures,they may provide a reference to staff or other resources for factual information, request staff to report back to the Council at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter, or take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda(Gov. Code Sec. 549542). HIGUERA STREET BRIDGE. Council Member Romero proposed placing a discussion of the Higuera Street Bridge on the agenda for the next regular Council meeting. Council concurred and directed staff to place this item on the September 5, 2000 agenda. NON-TAXABLE SALES OF "BIG BOX" STORES Mayor Settle and Council Members Marx and Romero proposed that Council place an item on the September 19, 2000 agenda pertaining to non-taxable sales in `big box"stores. City Administrative Officer Dunn advised that the next several upcoming Council agendas are heavy and pointed out that there are no imminent developments that would be subject to this condition. Council agreed to defer this request to a later date. CAL POLY FARE FREE BUS PROGRAM Council Member Marx spoke regarding Cal Poly's recent action to end participation in the Fare Free Bus Program and urged Council to direct staff to investigate a proposal received from Cal Poly Professor Richard W. Lee. Public Work Director McCluskey informed Council that meetings are already scheduled between City and Cal Poly staff to work on alternatives. Council directed staff to continue pursuing alternative solutions and report back to Council. A. ADJOURNED. 3 council apenea CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET Tuesday, August 29, 2000 . . Community Room 7:00 P.M. - STUDY SESSION, City/County'Library. 995 Palm Street Tp CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Allen K. Settle PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: Council Members John Ewan, Jan Howell Marx, Dave Romero, Vice Mayor Ken Schwartz, and Mayor Allen K. Settle ROLL CALL: Downtown Association Board Members Vince Burke, Landy Fike, Lynn James, Dave Kastner, Doug Shaw, Tom Swem, Bill Walter, Corrine Weaver, Jerry Whitaker, and President Brett Weaver PUBLIC-COMMENT-PERIOD (not to exceed 115 minutes total) The Council welcomes-your input.{FOR ITEMS'NOT ON'THE AGENDA) You may�address the Council by completing a speaker slip and giving it to.the City Clerk prior'to the meeting. At this time, you may address the Council.on items that are Won the;agend_a or items on the Consent Agenda. Time limit is three minutes. State law does not allow the Council to discuss or.take action on issues not on the agenda, except that members of the Council or"staff �mayl briefly,respond to-statements made or questions posed by persons exercising their public°.testimony rights (Gov::Code Sec.-=:54954.??). Staff may be asked to follow up on such items.- Staff'�eports-and other written documentation.relating to each Rem.referred to on this agenda are on f11e In the Cdy Clerk's Office In R oom Ti of.Cdy HAIL- I IL L ® Regular City Council meetings are broadcast on KCPR,91.3 FM. The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to include the disabled in all of its services,programs,and activities. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf(805)781-7410. Please speak to the City Clerk prior to the meeting if you require a hearing amplification device. For more agenda information,call 781-7103. Council Agenda Tuesday, August 29, 2000 STUDY SESSION J. s. 1. SAN LUIS OBISPO DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION OVERVIEW. (HOLLEY—20 MINUTES) A. Formation B. Mission Statement, Major Goals C. Budget D. Board, Committee and Staff Duties E. Community Partnerships 2. MAIN STREET PROGRAM — NEW AND IMPROVED INITIATIVES. (HOLLEY— 90 MINUTES) A. Overview B. Downtown Association Current Main Street Projects C. Long Range Vision/Strategic Planning D. Casting a Wider Net for Downtown Involvement BREAK (10 Minutes) 3. CITY COUNCIL- DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION DISCUSSION/PUBLIC INPUT. (90 MINUTES) A. Feedback on Presentation B. Shared Interests C. Other Public Input D. Where to From Here? A. ADJOURN. 2 council agcnba CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET Wednesday, August 30, 2000 7:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION. Council Flearinsl Room 990 Palm.Street ROLL CALL: Council Members John Ewan, Jan Howell Marx, Dave Romero, and Vice Mayor Ken Schwartz, Mayor Allen K. Settle CONFERENCE REGARDING PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8 Property: Chinatown/Court Street Negotiating Parties: City of San Luis Obispo: John Dunn, Jeff Jorgensen, Allan Kotin Property Owner Representatives: Tom Copeland, Martin Tangeman Negotiation: Status of Negotiations ADJOURN ® Regular City Council meetings are broadcast on KCPR, 91.3 FM. The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to include the disabled in all of its services,programs,and activities. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf(805)781-7410. Please speak to the City Clerk prior to the meeting if you require a hearing amplification device. For more agenda information,call 781-7103.