HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/27/1965ADJOURNED MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL
September. 27, 1965 7:00 P. M.
CITY HALL
Roll Call:
Present: Emmons Blake, Frank Gallagher, Donald Q. Miller,
Arthur F. Spring, Clell W. Whelchel
City Staff
Present: P. Chapman, Director of Planning & Building;
® J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; R. D. Miller,
Administrative Officer.
1. At this time the City Council met.with representatives of
the Chamber of Commerce and other interested groups to discuss
the disbursement of the Transient Occupancy Tax Revenues being
collected by the City of San Luis Obispo.
Mr. Michael.McIntre, Chairman of the Community Christmas Lighting
Committee, appeared before the Council on behalf of this Committee
to request funds from the City of San Luis Obispo to pay $4,790
of the cost of the Community Christmas Decoration Program for the
1965 Christmas.
Mr. Mclntre stated that he estimated the total decoration cost
will be $83080. He then showed the Council a sample of the type
of decorations being considered for purchase this year. He
stated that the cost of new materials alone would be $6,500.
Mr. Ed Davin appeared before. the Council stating that now was the
time for the Council to assume their responsibility and pay for
Christmas decorations for the City and not expect the Chamber to
pay for it each year, as he felt the decorations were not only
for the business people but were also enjoyed by all the citizens
of the City.
Mr. R. D. Miller explained to the City Council that in 1964 the
City contributed about $1,400 toward the Christmas decorations
but that prior to that contribution the Chamber had only received
their normal $6,000 a year subsidy.
Mr. Robert Johnson presented the following proposal for funds for
use by the Visitors and Convention Section of the Chamber of
Commerce for the next seven months.
Mr. Johnson stated his request was divided into three priorities
with ty one being the normal. operation for the new Convention
Bureau with an expenditure estimated at $2,462.65. Priority number
two being radio advertising in the San Joaquin Valley estimated at
$1,200 and priority number three newspaper advertising in the
San Joaquin Valley, San Francisco and Los Angeles at an estimated
cost of $5025.65.
Mr. Johnson explained to the Council how the Committee had arrived
at these priorities and the results they expected from such adver-
tising.
Mr. Davin, representing the Fiesta Corporation, requested that the
City grant an initial $5,000 to establish a revolving fund for the
Fiesta Corporation to be replenished each year from the proceeds
of the Fiesta Operation. He stated the heaviest financial burden
is at this time and that the Corporation feels that it will be able
to perpetuate itself if the Fiesta is successful the first year.
He presented for the Council's information a proposed budget for
the 1966 Fiesta at an estimated cost of $23,981, :
Mr. Clay Davidson, President of the Downtown Association appeared
before the Council asking for an outlay of funds from the bed tax to
place a billboard type sign at each entrance of the City on 101
Freeway and one sign at the entrance to #1 Highway notifying the
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traveling' ; public "of -the�locatidn -of the Mis'sildn"of 'San Ldis Obispo and other
historical build
' e cdmmuniify•anid urge that the Council approve this
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request. The signs would bost $1,850 each or they can be leased.for $100 per
month per sign if leased for a three year period.
Mayoi`W e14�Sil suggested that -rather than.- u t up more billboards along the
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highway ;tfid'C ty Council could :consider" . . the'e'sUblishment of a road side
rest at each entrance to the "City'' sio" t5gt'Visitldrs can stop and rest and
the.City could place signs showing the historical buildings available for'
inspdefi'6ii'i1n_ th6 C'1t'Y.'_
Mr. R. -Off fcki;- reported' 'that' th6-'fbl1bwihk amounts
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had been`ililo6ite&�'f`r_ adVer"ti'si*h1g' and '. promo-t i I'd- ai i4it,
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$6,000.00 Chamber of Commerce`
250.00 Mission Trails
lob! `bO7: ';: County it04'A&dl' Society j'Dallide ' - t 3-Ad
bbe•'-:
260.00 Hail Re &1, S quare Dance Association'
250"00.�.4-I"Junibiri Chamber, Roa'd 'Race's
470'�6:5 e. longer 'Brochures-`-
4,623.00 Staffing & Equipping Visitors C0-nventf'idh-
Bureau Office
-7; �77
$.11,893.65
On motion of: Councilman,,Gallaghei,,pgcRp4e.d-,by2Councilman Blake:-,rj.that the
request from the Visitors and Convention Bureau priority number one be
granted for $1,800,1 n view; of: thejAct, that $.470•.65- for.-. the 'Linger_ nge
Brochures .was alrepdy,.j)eipg-
of .;,,-.Motion;. carried.::; Councilman
Miller. voting -no.., -
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On moti6n.of Councilman Miller•, peconded.bv..Councilman-.Gal-laghet., that
the Council table the-requist of the Downtown Association.and-refer'�the
question of road side rests to the Park and Recreation Commission and the.
City E.ng.iiieerr for '.s.tuqyt.an,d,.r,eDor.t,ltg,-the.jCitylggqAqil..,...,Motion,carried.
On motion..of Councilman.-Gallagher,,§epgnded-bv Councilman;:Spring- the
Coun'ch' grant'$5,000 to the Fiesta n,,dk d AssociationditUkes:.jsUbject'to
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approval.by the Administrative Officer prior to expenditure or commit-
ment..of funds. ._Motion carried,.,,)l Councilman. Miller voted
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On motion of Councilman Gallagher,.geppnded,.by.,.Councilman•TSpring;:---that the
Council approve the request of $4,790 for Christmas Lighting Program, as;',.'
proposed..;-,,, I
Mr....Rarry..Fryer,-Sr. .appeared before,the.Council-,and.suggested that.,instead
of contriWuting al.lothi.s:mo."ney to.pthe,downtown,.:-qhr,is.tmas�lighting,::.he felt
that this money. should _be sReut,.among _ the �-;low,-,income icitizenszof othe.�.
Community..,who have_,n'omo'ne_ f�d'r de'c"o'rations . or. other-, Chris tmas...neces sities.
On motion of Mayor Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Blake, that the motion
of Councilman.SOring..and Councilmn.Gallaj%her-be;amended;that,,;the City will
match the Chamber, of .Commerce- collecti,ons. to .:$2.,500,'.,f.9r:Ch.Kigtmas,,i2:gh ting.
The amendment passed on tfie following vote:
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j AYES,:....,Emmons .Blake., Donald Q.j:Mille r. Clell W,. whelchel
NOES: Frank Gallagh
.er...Arthur,F.,,
ABSENT:. - None Xw.
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On moifLOin.'Of Councilman-Spring seconded.:by Councilman Gal-lagher j7. that the
amendment 66 the motion :be amended ,.to match: ex es-i:.to..-$3,,-50.0..t;;:Motion
japditur...
defeated on the following vote:
Gallagher i`
AYES:. Arthur.. ,Y. Z r#g Frank
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NOES:..,..Clell;,W., Whelchel,,. Emmons Blake, Donald Q. ,;Miller}_ ,
ABSENT: None
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Original motion was carried as amended with $2,500 matching
provision.
Motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Blake, that
the Christmas tree money be expended on a matching basis with the
Chamber. Arrangements to be outlined by the Administrative
Officer. Motion carried.
2. Request to the City Council for an amendment to the Taxi
Ordinance to add the benefit of time to the taxi meters and not
only distance as presently required. The request was based upon
the fact that Yellow Cab meters have been purchased with the
control for distance and for time. After discussion, it was moved
by Mayor Whelchel, seconded by Councilman Gallagher, that a two
week extension of time be granted to make all taxi meters comply
with Ordinances and Resolutions in existence and the compliance
date to be October 15, 1965. Motion carried. Councilman Miller
voting no. -
3. The City Council adjourned to an executive session to discuss
personnel problems. On motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by
Councilman Gallagher, the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED: October 4, 1965
i. i-TE6FATHICK, CITY CLERK
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