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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/24/19691 Roll Call City Staff MINUTES ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA June 24, 1969 - 12:00 Noon Conference Room - City Hall Present: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Arthur F. Spring, Kenneth E. Schwartz Absent: Donald Q. Miller Present: J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; R. D. Puller, Administrative Officer 1. The City Council again discussed the requests of the various organizations for use of City funds for advertising promotion, etc. A. Request of La Fiesta Association for $3,500_back -up fund for the 1970 Fiesta Mayor Schwartz suggested that the City Council set aside $1,500 in the 1969 -70 budget for City support of the Fiesta as a grant and not a guarantee, and this would be all the money granted by the City for this program. Councilman Graham suggested that $2,500 be given to the Fiesta Association in order not to cut it back from this year's grant of $3,500. Councilman Blake agreed that a cut back of Fiesta funds should be made but felt an annual contribution would be fairer for planning purposes. Councilman Spring agreed with the $1,500 contiibution to the Fiesta Association and further stated he hoped someday the City would receive a financial report for the 1969 La Fiesta. The City-Council disucussed the possibility.of granting $1,500 to the 1970 La Fiesta. Councilman Graham moved to grant $2,500 to the 1970 La Fiesta. The motion died for lack of a second. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the City Council grant 1, 00 to the 1979 La Fiesta. Motion carriedp Councilman Graham voting no. Councilman Graham wished the record to show that he was voting no to the $1,500 and not on the granting of funds to the Fiesta Association, B. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, there would be no City funds fo help finance the Powder Derby. Motion carried. C. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, the City would continue to support the Mustang Boosters Club in the amount of •100 to show the 1 City's support of Cal Poly and its athletic program. Motion carried, Mayor Schwartz abstaining. D. On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Graham, the City would continue its support of the Mission Trails Association in the amount of $275. Motion carried. E. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, that there would be no City financial support of the Central Coast Square Dance Association after 1969. Motion lost on the following tie vote. AYES: Emmons Blake, Kenneth E. Schwartz NOES: Arthur F. Spring, Myron Graham ABSENT: Donald Q. Miller City Council Minutes June 24, 1969 Page 2 R. Dunin, President of the Motel -Hotel Association, urged that the City Council reconsider this matter, as the dances held by this association bring in many out of town visitors who use the City's motels and hotels,service stations, restaurants, etc. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, that the City approve $315 in the budget for the Square Dance Association for 1969. Motion carried. 1 F. Councilman Graham stated he felt that the County Symphony Association was an asset to the City and County and felt that the City should contribute $500 to the support of the arts. W. Fredman stated that.the County Symphony Association was originated to support county musicians who play in the orchestra. The original organization was supported by the members and from the sale of concert tickets. This has worked satisfactorily up to this year when the Symphony Association lost its support from the city schools throught their night school program.. Councilman Blake suggested that the County of San Luis Obispo be asked to support the Symphony Association with a contribution, and then the City could match the contribution up to $500.. Councilman Spring stated that he was in favor of some contribution to the Symphony Association but he wished to do so on some matching basis with the County. Councilman Graham moved that the City contribute $500 to the County.Symphony Association. The motion died for lack of a second. On motion of Councilman Graham, seconded by Councilman Blake, that the City 1 contribute $ 00 tothe Symphony Association subject to a $1,000 contribution by the County. Motion carried, Mayor Schwartz voting no on the basis that this organisation did not fit the overall plan for community programs. 1A. C. Delmartini,,Vice- President, 1969 La Fiesta, appeared before the City Council and presented an impassioned plea for more funds for the 1970 Fiesta. He felt that if the Cith holds to $1,500 there would be no 1970 Fiesta. He wished the Council to realize that they would be responsible for killing the Fiesta. He estimated that the current deficit for the 1969 Fiesta was $2557.35 The City Council suggested to Mr. Delmartini that the Fiesta Association should look into their operation and see where better operation could possibly eliminate the cost _of the Fiesta. 1G. Christmas Lightin R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer, reported to the City Council that the City contributed $750 towards the 1968 Christmas Lighting program. C. Morgan, representing Inyart & Rose, Advertising Agency for the Madonna Road Plaza Shopping Center, stated that he felt the shopping center would object to a grant of City funds for downtown Christmans lighting if no funds were granted to the shopping centers who also decorate their shops. Councilman Graham stated he felt that Christmas lighting is a community project and was not only for the merchants. He felt a good lighting program was bene- ficial to the community as it gave a good impression to visitors of the Cityw J. Kimball felt that Christmas decorations are a must for the City's business district and for the residents of the community. On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Graham, that the City grant $750 towards the 1969 Christmas lighting program. Motion carried. City Council Minutes June 24, 1969 Page 3 H. Chamber of Commerce request. Councilman Graham stated that until all elements of the business community have joined together in one prograip, such as the Downtown Association, Chamber of Commerce, Motel -Hotel Association, he had no desire to give City funds for promotional purposes. If these groups got together he would suggest possibly granting $83000 for promotional purposes by the Chamber plus any extra postage ' needed for answering promotional inquiries. He felt this would be a fair approach. Councilman Blake suggested that possibly the City Council should grant $3,000 to each of these groups, Chamber of Commerce., Motel -Hotel Association and the Downtown Association for promotional acitivities. He felt this would force the three groups together in order to make an effective program. He continued that any discussion on postage for answering the mail inquiries for the media advertising should be covered when the Chamber contribution is discussed, but should be considered within the advertising budget. Mayor Schwartz suggested that the Council should discuss whether the City wished to consider the present contract with the Chamber of Commerce of analize what services the City wants the Chamber to do for them. He for one felt the existing contract allowed too much control by the City-and was distatorial. He felt the City should get out of the existing contract and then pay the Chamber of Commerce for specific jobs done for the Council. Councilman Spring stated that the original idea of ,the City paying the Chamber Manager's salary was so that the Chamber of Commerce could hire a specialist in industrial development in order to attract developers to the community, but now the job consists of Chamber promotion only. He too felt the contract should be discontinued. Councilman Blake stated that when the Chamber of Commerce changes its emphasis from economic development to tourist development he felt there was a duplication in that the City contributes to the Chamber.of Commerce for tourist development and to the County Economic Development Association for the same purpose. He felt this duplication of effort should be discontinued. L. Holland, Executive Director of the County Economic Development Association, stated that his organization is only expanding into tourist development and has not given up industrial development, but that lack of funds has stopped develop- ment of the overall program. Councilman Blake stated that he felt if the Chamber did not continue to receive a large grant from the City its.program would-be severely hurt. He felt the Council must now decide what level the Chamber of Commerce should receive. He continued that the truth of the matter under the existing contract was that the only support the City gave the Chamber was for the Manager's salary and not one cent for the program. Councilman Sprin, reminded the Council that.the City's support for tourism is duplicated by the fact that the City also supports the County Economic Develop went Association as they are now both turning from economic development to tourist development. Councilman Graham asked would the City Council wish to set a matching formula for the City's support to the Chamber, in other words, for .every dollar the Chamber collected from the citizens of the community, the City would match. W. Fredman asked wasn't'-it true that if the City. withdrew its support the public would also withdraw its support. C. Dorsey, Chamber member, felt that it was impossible for the Chamber tog et' support from individuals within the community if the City withdrew its support as the average person would rather let the City do it' He also felt that even though the City contributes to the manager's salary, the City should not have any say in the management of the Chamber, and further agreed that the existing contract should not be renewed. City Council Minutes June 24, 1969 Page 4 J. Grandy, Chairman of the Council - Citizens Advertising Committee, stated he felt the Chamber of Commerce needs the services of a full time manager to handle the affairs of the Chamber, but he did not know what type of person - this should be. Lew Holland, County Economic Development Association, stated that he felt that the County of San Luis Obispo cannot have a strong development program without a strong, effective Chamber of Commerce. On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Graham, the meeting adjourned at 2:2 P.°. to 12:00 Noon, June 27,-19-T97 Ke�H- FI Z?ATRICK, CITY CLERK APPROVED: September 2, 1969 Roll Call City Staff MINUTES ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA June 25, 1969 - 12:00 Noon Conference Room - City Hall Present: Emmons Blake, Myron Graham, Arthur F. Spring, Kenneth E. Schwartz Absent: Donald Q. Miller Present: J. H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; R. D. Miller, Administrative Officer 1, D. F. Romero, City Engineer, brought to the Council's attention the matter of a pressure control system in front of the Silver City Mobile home park on South Higuera Street. He stated that the system will have to be moved back onto private property, with the City to do the street work. He stated that the contractor is willing to reduce the contract by $391. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Spring, that the speci- fications on plans 2 9 be amended. Motion carried. 2. Communication from D. F. Romero, City Engineer, regarding the request of Harry Riskas, developer of Madonna Road Plaza Shopping Center, for reconsider- ation of the Council's conditions for acceptance of the public improvements adjacent to the shopping center. D. F. Romero stated the Mr. Riskas has worked very dilligently to contract for the minor work in this project in order that the level of completion could' be accepted by the City and he asked that the City Council authorize the Engineer to inspect the improvements for acceptance. On motion of Councilman Spring, seconded by Councilman Blake that the City would accept the off -site improvements at the Pladonna Road Plaza Shopping Center when a bond guaranteeing the work will be completed, is filed with the City Clerk. 3. On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, the following resolution was introduced. Resolution No. 1968, a resolution creating a twelve minute green zone in front of the chicken take -out at 2146 Broad Street.