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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.