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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, JULY 6, 1982 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present: GlennaDeane Dovey, Robert Griffin, Allen Settle and
Mayor Melanie C. Billig
Absent: Ron Dunin
City Staff
Present: Paul Lanspery, Administrative Officer; George Thacher,
City Attorney; Pamela Voges, City Clerk; Toby Ross,
Community Development Director; Steve Henderson, Human
Relations Commission Coordinator; Mike Dolder, Fire
Chief; Geoff Grote, Assistant Administrative Officer;
Roger Neuman, Police Chief; Dave Romero, Public Services
Director
C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R
C -1 CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
claims against the City for the month of July, 1982, be approved and
ordered paid subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer.
Motion carried, Councilman Dunin absent.
C -2 COUNCIL MINUTES
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
following minutes be approved as amended: Tuesday, May 11, 1982 - 4:30
p.m.; Tuesday, June 1•,1982 - 7:00 p.m.; Thursday, June 3, 1982 - 4:00
p.m.; Monday, June 7, 1982 - 12:10 p.m.; Tuesday, June 8, 1982 - 7:00
p.m.; Wednesday, June 9, 1982 - 4:00 p.m.; Monday, June 14, 1982 - 12:10
p.m.; Tuesday, June 15, 1982 - 7:00 p.m.; Thursday, June 17, 1982 - 4:00
p.m. Motion carried,, Councilman Dunin absent.
C -3 CONTRACT PAY ESTIMATES
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
contract pay estimates and change orders be approved and ordered paid.
Motion carried, Councilman Dunin absent.
C -4 CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY -
On motion of Councilman Griff
against the city by Robert W.
water heater allegedly caused
on Garfield Street be denied.
C -5 TRAFFIC WORK ORDERS
ROBERT LUTZ
in, seconded by Councilman Settle, claim
Lutz for property damage to claimant's hot
by city working on the water main located
Motion carried, Councilman Dunin absent.
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4880 (1982 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving
traffic work orders for the months of April, May and June, 1982.
City Council Minutes
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Page 2
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Settle, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Dunin
C -6 DESTRUCTION OF RECORDINGS - TELEPHONE & RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4881 (1982 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving
destruction of certain police recordings of telephone and radio communi-
cations pursuant to Section 34090.6 of the Government Code.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Settle, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Dunin
C -7 STREET ABANDONMENT - BRIZZOLARA
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4882 (1982 Series),
a resolution of intention to abandon a portion of Brizzolara Street
right -of -way at the southerly end adjacent to U.S. Highway 101 and
setting a public hearing for August 3, 1982 at 7:10 p.m.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Settle, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Dunin
C -8 TOWING SERVICE AGREEMENT
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4883 (1982 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo for a towing
services agreement between the City and Auto Recyclers of San Luis
Obispo for towing of abandoned cars from City streets and private
property.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Settle, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Dunin
C -9 SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
Upon general consensus this item was continued to the July 13, 1982,
Council Meeting. (4 -0)
C -10 MASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, to
appoint Bill Doyle and reappoint Wanda Strassburg to the Mass Transpor-
tation Committee filling two recent vacancies for two -year terms expiring
March 31, 1984. Motion carried, Councilman Dunin absent.
City Council Minutes
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P U B L I C H E A R I N G S
1. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 928 - BINGO REGULATIONS
Council held a public hearing to consider the final passage of an
ordinance adding a section to conform the City's ordinance with amend-
ments to the State law on bingo regulations.
George Thacher, City Attorney, briefly reviewed the Council Agenda
Report (File No. 704) recommending that the Council give final passage
to the ordinance.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or
against the proposed ordinance. Mayor Billig declared the public
hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Griffin, to give
final passage to Ordinance No. 928'relating to bingo regulations.
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Griffin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Dunin
2. INCREASING BED TAX.FROM 6 TO 9 PERCENT
George Thacher,.City Attorney, reviewed two resolutions before the City
Council (File No. 296 & 320). The first resolution calling a special
election to be held November 2, 1982 for the purposes.of increasing the
City's transient occupancy tax and to fund the purchase, development,
maintenance and operation of a community performing arts center, new
library and extension of Mission Plaza. The second resolution would
require the Board of Supervisors consolidate the City's special munici-
pal election with the State -wide general- election.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
Chris Coffer, President of the Motel Association and owner of Howard
Johnson's, stated that although they were supportive of having proposed
facilities sometime in the future, the Association totally opposed a 3%
tax for funds to be earmarked for this purpose. He felt that it was
unfair for the tourists to pay for all of it and that it could be more
fairly distributed among the populace.
Sally Punches, President of the Chamber of Commerce, requested that the
Council continue this item until the Chamber of Commerce could meet with
the Chamber Board and Motel Owners. This was not to construe that they
were either opposed or supportive but that they needed additional time
to evaluate the proposed tax.
David Hughes felt the proposal, as presently written, was too broad and
discriminatory. Although as a logical source for a community center, he
felt it needed further evaluation. Especially in lieu of the fact that
this would be used primarily by residents,:not by tourists.
Jess Norris, 1147 Wilding Lane and a motel owner, agreed that the bed
tax be postponed. He felt that although the proposal was a worthy one,
he did not feel a performing arts center was going to be accomplished by
the increased $300,000 a year, or that the funds accumulated would be
sufficient for either the building or maintenance of these future
facilities. This was especially true given the minus inflation factor.
He would however be in favor of earmarking the existing portion of the
bed tax for whatever the Council might wish. He felt that the govern-
ment should exist on the money it has, that was what Prop 13's message
was all about. The proposed 50% increase would result in fewer jobs as
there would be fewer rooms rented.
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Page 4
Jerry Hempenius, hotel owner, agreed with comments made by Mr. Norris
that Prop 13 was approved to prevent this type of tax increase. Hotel
occupancy was already 22% down this year and this would be extremely
hurtful. Further, the bed tax had already been defeated in the cities
of Pismo and Atascadero. Paso Robles had previously raised the bed tax
to 8% and subsequently lowered it to 6 %. Further, this taxing would
only be hitting one type of person, the tourist, which was not equitable.
He felt the hotels already were paying their fare share between business
license taxes, property taxes, etc. He felt this was aimed at hurting
small businessmen and the present business cycle and timing was inappro-
priate. He did feel that if they were going to increase the tax let it
be the user tax at possibly a 1% increase.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Griffin explained that although he was sensitive to the
concerns of the motel industry, he felt that the decision as to whether
or not to increase this tax should be given to the citizens to decide as
it was the citizens who have been asking the City to provide these types
of facilities and if they truly want them, then an election would be the
proper method for the increase. He would, however, not be opposed to
continuing the item until the Chamber had an opportunity to fully study
the matter.
Councilwoman Dovey agreed that this was a difficult decision to try to
balance the request of citizens asking for these types of facilities
versus an increased tax. She did feel that most of the western states,
however, were already charging between 8 and 10 %.bed tax.. This City was
relatively low in comparison. She saw that if the bed tax was successful
and the facilities subsequently built we would at least have something
to show for the money being spent. Without the tax ticket costs would
need to be raised so somebody had to be hit one way or the other if
these types of facilities were to be constructed. She would be willing
to continue it for the Chamber to look at it more closely, however she
questioned what the timing was to get it to the Board of Supervisors.
Pamela Voges, City Clerk, explained that the deadline to get it to the
Board of Supervisors was July 14, which would be a tight schedule to
achieve if held over.
Councilman Settle stated he could support the bed tax. The tax would
have to pass the electorate.by a two- thirds vote making it clear that
the funds would be earmarked for this purpose only. This would be a
conscious decision by the voters if in fact these facilities are desired.
Mayor Billig agreed. She would prefer to move ahead and let the voters
decide. It would create amenities that will be bringing additional
people to San Luis Obispo.
On motion of Councilwoman Dovey, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4884 (1982 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo calling for a
special election to be held November 2, 1982, for the purposes of
increasing the bed tax from 6 to 9% with amendments as submitted by
Councilwoman Dovey and Councilman Griffin.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dovey, Settle, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Dunin
On motion of Councilwoman Dovey, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4885 (1982 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo consolidating
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Page 5
the City's special election with the State -wide general election with
amendments submitted by Councilwoman Dovey and Councilman Griffin.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dovey, Settle, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Dunin
3. EXTENSION OF MORATORIUM ORDINANCE RELATING TO VIDEO GAME AMUSEMENT
George Thacher, City Attorney, presented the staff report (File No. 704)
explaining that this would extend the present moratorium ordinance for
amusement centers for an additional eight months. Staff was continuing
to prepare the permanent ordinance which would be coming back to the
Council during this time.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or
against the proposed moratorium. Mayor Billig declared the public
hearing closed.
Councilman Settle felt the ordinance was too exclusionary and prohibi-
tive and could not support it.
George Thacher explained that this ordinance required a four - fifths vote
of the Council in order to be adopted.
On motion of Councilwoman Dovey, seconded by Councilman Griffin, to
adopt the interim urgency ordinance extending the moratorium on the
establishment of electronic amusements centers for a period.of eight
months.
Motion failed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dovey, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: Councilman Settle
ABSENT: Councilman Dunin
After brief discussion, and upon general consensus, to direct staff to
bring this moratorium ordinance back at the July 13, 1982, Council
meeting. (4 -0)
4. TIME EXTENSION FOR MINOR SUBDIVISION 80 -25
Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission recommen-
dation to approve a 6 -month time extension for submission of final map
for minor subdivision No. 80 -25 combining 3 lots into 1 lot, located at
3183 Duncan Road, M zone; Jerry Reiss, subdivider.
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Griffin, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4886 (1982 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving a
6 -month time extension for submission of the final map for minor subdivi-
sion No. 80 -25.
Toby Ross, Community. Development
Director, briefly
reviewed the:Planning
Commission's recommendation on a
6 -0 vote to approve the requested
6 -month time extension subject to
all findings and
conditions of previous
tentative map approval.
Mayor Billig declared the public
hearing open. No
one spoke for or
against the proposed time extension. Mayor Billig
declared the public
hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Griffin, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4886 (1982 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving a
6 -month time extension for submission of the final map for minor subdivi-
sion No. 80 -25.
City Council Minutes
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Page 6
Passed and adopted on the.following, roll call.vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Griffin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Dunin
5. TENTATIVE MAP APPROVAL FOR MINOR SUBDIVISION 82 -93
Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission recommen-
dation to grant tentative map approval for minor subdivision 82 -93 to
create a 4 -unit office air -space condominium, located at 21 Santa Rosa
Street; Santa Rosa Street Project, subdivider.
Toby Ross briefly reviewed the Planning Commission recommendation to
grant approval of the tentative map with the findings and conditions as
submitted..
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or
against.the.proposed.tentative map. Mayor Billig.declared the public
hearing.closed. .
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilwoman Dovey, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4887 (1982 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving the
tentative map for minor subdivision 82 -93 as recommended by the Planning
Commission. .
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Dovey; Griffin a nd.Mayor:Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Dunin
6. TENTATIVE MAP.APPROVAL FOR MINOR SUBDIVISION 82 -103
Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission recommen-
dation to grant tentative map approval for minor subdivision No. 82 -103
to combine 3 lots into 1 lot, located at 455 Brizzolara Street; R -1 -PD
zone; Leo M. Evans, subdivider.
Toby.Ross briefly reviewed.the Agenda Staff Report .(File No. 430) and
explained that on a 7 -0 vote, recommended Council approval of the
subdivision subject to findings and conditions listed in the resolution.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or
against the proposed subdivision. Mayor Billig declared the public
hearing closed.
On motion of Councilwoman Dovey, seconded by Councilman Settle, the.
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4888 (1982 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving
tentative map for minor subdivision 82 -103 as recommended by the Planning
Commission.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dovey, Settle, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Dunin
7. APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION - DEGROOT
City Council Minutes
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Page 7
Council held a public hearing of an appeal of the Planning Commission
decision denying tentative map approval for minor subdivision 82 -113 to
combine 2 lots into 1 lot, located at 1015 Buchon Street; R -2 zone;
Rokus DeGroot, subdivider.
Toby Ross reviewed the Agenda Staff Report (File No. 407) and stated
that the Planning Commission had denied the application on a 5 -2 vote
but that staff was recommending upholding the appeal subject to five
1 findings and one condition as noted in the resolution. There were two
resolutions before the Council, either granting approval or denying
approval.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
Frank Cannon, 1020 Pismo Street, was opposed to the lot combination and
urged the Council's support of the Planning Commission's denial.
Martha Steward, 1053 Islay Street and a spokesperson for the Old Town
Association, urged the Council to deny the appeal. She felt that
combining the two lots would be precedent setting and detrimental to the
character of this neighborhood. The 50 foot lots are the norm and this
was the exception. She felt the 100 foot lot would also probably end up
with an oversized building. She was afraid that the future could bring
different uses to this home, such as a fraternity or sorority house,
halfway houses, etc. She felt this area should be given special consid-
eration as well as to the development.
Joyce McKeen, co -owner of the lot at 1050 Buchon Street, felt that the
lot would be non - conforming, was inconsistent with the R -2 zoning and
the general plan. She felt that r_o. finding or statement of fact had
been found for denial. Many beautiful lots were oversized. The signi-
ficant homes in this area were on the larger lots. She felt that by
combining the two lots would add to the character of the neighborhood,
not detract, and would urge Council's support of the appeal.
Sjany DeGroot stated that the children who would be housed here are
terminally ill and would never even be going outside, the property would
be kept up nicely and she would hope that Council support the appeal.
Lynnette Connor; Grover City, spoke in support of the appeal and submitted
a letter urging Council's support. She felt that this would be adding
to the neighborhood not detracting.
Pat Dempsey, owner of the property next door, did not feel it would be
appropriate to put a larger home in this area. The lot has been in the
same position for over a hundred years and he would prefer to keep it
that way.
Toby Ross explained that a home could not be built on the 50 foot lot as
it would be non - conforming.
Dick Jorgensen, 1057 Buchon, spoke in opposition to the appeal. He was
afraid that within 5 to 25 years there would be a larger building on the
lot and the use would be changed. To allow two buildings would be
preferred on the two 50 foot lots and in keeping with the rest of the
neighborhood. He felt that the issue centered around the fact that the
lot in its present form was non - conforming and.nothing could be built as
it presently stood. The existing structure was old and dilapidated and
could not be salvaged. The property was worth a great deal of money and
they were unable to do anything with it unless they could combine them.
He would urge Council's support. He felt that a use permit, properly
worded, would protect it from having a different use 25 years down the
road.
Jack McKeen, also co -owner of the property, agreed with staff's recommen-
dation that the lot combination conformed to the zoning, General Plan
and the subdivision ordinance and would urge Council's support.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
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Page 8
Councilwoman Dovey stated she could make no findings to deny the combin-
ation of the lot. She assured property owners that the development of
any new structure would be watched carefully and all safeguards to
protect the character of the neighborhood would be required.
Councilman Settle agreed. He felt that the foster care use issue would
have to be discussed at a later time but as far as the combination of
the lots, he had no problem.
Councilman Griffin stated he would support the appeal and could not
support the Planning Commission's denial of the project. He would also
look very closely at the development of the new structure and its use.
On motion of Councilwoman Dovey, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4889 (1982 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo upholding the
DeGroot - appeal and approving the tentative map.for minor subdivision
82 -113 as recommended by staff.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dovey, Settle, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Dunin
8. TRANSIT BUS GRANT
Council held a public hearing to consider approval of.an application for
a FHWA /UMTA Section 18 grant to purchase one transit coach.
Dave Romero, Public Services Director, briefly reviewed the Agenda Staff
Report (File No. 540) and recommended that Council adopt the resolution
authorizing application for the new Section 18 grant to purchase a
transit coach.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or
against the proposed application. Mayor Billig declared the public
hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4890 (1982 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving an
application for a FHWA /UMTA Section 18 grant to purchase one transit
coach.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Settle, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Dunin
8:20 p.m. Mayor Billig declared a recess
Councilman Dunin absent.
9. HRC GRANTS -IN -AID RECOMMENDATIONS
8:35 p.m. Council reconvened,
Council considered 17 grant applications and recommendations by the
Human Relations Commission.
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Page 9
MaryAnn Vasconcellos, member of the Human Relations Commission, reviewed
the 17 requests made to the Commission and stated she was available for
any questions.
Steve Henderson, HRC Coordinator, explained that requests totalling
$122,000 plus had been received from 17 agencies. The Commission had
spent over 20 hours reviewing these applications and were now recom-
mending a total of $60,206 for 12 of the organizations. Staff was
recommending $59,200 for 12 organizations also but not the same as the
HRC recommendations. He'did note EOC and Grass Roots II funding was
contingent upon matching grant funds from the City if-they were to
receive any funding from the County.
Lieutenant Carol Anderson, Salvation Army, stated that in the last year
they had served an additional 394 people from January 1, 1981 through
January of 1982. There was definitely a growing need and she would urge
Council support.
John Rowles, representing the Family Services Center, appreciated the
recommended action by the HRC and would hope Council would support it.
Mary Kunz, RSVP Shared Housing, stated the organization had provided
support for 466 people since the proposal had been made and would also
urge approval of the recommended action.
Tom Brenninger, from the Board of Directors of the Area Agency on Aging,
spoke in support of their request for $5,000 and disagreed with the HRC
recommendation for no funding. He did- :not-'feel it was a duplicate
effort being served by another organization and would hope Council would
reconsider their request.
Willie Lisko, representing the Women's Recovery Home for Alcoholism,
explained what the requested monies had been for. They hoped to get a
1 down payment on a house and it would include utilities, etc. She would
hope they would support their request for $15,000. Due to the economic
situation, women today need this service more than ever.
Pete Dunan, a volunteer with the Women's Shelter, asked the Council to
reconsider the.HRC's recommendation for no funding and to.support. staff
recommendation for any amount. He would suggest 40% of the rent for the
first year.
Bill Whitmeyer, representing Hotline, thanked the HRC for the recommended
action and would urge Council's support. They're doing a larger volume
and a heavier intensity due to the economic situation.
Maureen Dixon, representing the YMCA, asked Council to support the
recommended action. They are proposing a screening process for young
people, and are in the process of hiring instructors.
Jackie Megow, representing Hospice, stated that since 1982 the demand
for their services has more than doubled because of the awareness of the
service. Upon question she stated that seed money had been received
approximately 3 or 4 years ago but that,the program being requested
today is: different than that first submitted.
Dan Herron, representing EOC Volunteer Bureau, stated that they would
have matching funds from the County up to $6,300, contingent upon City
funds, and would urge Council's support of the recommended action for
$4,350.
David Singleton, Friendship-School, also hoped the Council would.support
the $5,945 request.
Andrea Schacht, representing the San Luis Obispo Child Development
Center, was grateful for the recommendation by staff and urged Council's
support.
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Van O'Neill, of the Board of Directors of Grassroots II, stated that
Grassroots has strived in the last year to develop an efficient organi-
zation. That Cal Poly was continuing to support them and the'County
would provide matching funds up to $9,600 provided the City also matched
those funds. He felt the.City was the.main.benefactor for these services
and urged Council's support.
Nolanda Yodel, representing the Community Mental Health-Senior Outreach
Program, explained that this was a community based program for the
elderly. It was a needed service'and she would urge Council's-support.
Vicky Tolley, representing the Special Olympics Program, was available
for questions, appreciated the recommendation by staff and HRC and urged
Council's approval.
Councilman Settle suggested appropriating an additional $10,000 to .bring
the total to $60,000 for available funds. He felt that.the HRC-did a
tremendous job and could support their recommended actions.
Councilwoman Dovey stated she could not support an additional $10,000 as
they had only just approved the budget and she was comfortable with the
$50,000 budget.
Councilman Griffin stated he would prefer to evaluate the proposals and
see where they came out before appropriating additional money.
Councilman Settle stated he would like to see the Women's Shelter and
the Senior Center be given future consideration. He suggested prorating
the funds across the board to make up the loss in revenues.
The Council then took each organization separately, drawing consensus as
follows:
AMOUNT RECOMMENDATIONS
AGENCY REQUESTED STAFF HRC COUNCIL
1. Salvation Army $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 Voucher basis•(5 -0)
2. Family Services 3,000
3. RSVP /Senior Home Share 5,000
4. SLO Senior Center 1;200
(request withdrawn by applicant.)
5. Women's Shelter 6,000
3,000 3,000 $ 3,000 (4 -0)
5,000 5,000 5,000 - one
time seed money
(3 -1)
-0- -0 -.
6,000 -0-
6.
Hotline
7,400
7,400
7,400
7.
Women's Recovery Home
15,000
-0-
-0-
8.
YMCA-
1,000
..1,000
1,000
9. Hospice 1,500
10. SLO Transitions 5,000
11. EOC /Volunteer Bureau 17,398
1,500 1,500
-0- -0-
4,350 4,350
12. Friendship School, Inc. 5,945 5,945 5,945
-0- (4 -0)
-0 Denied
without prej-
udice (3 -1)
72400 (4 -0)
-0- Denied
without prej-
udice (4 -0)
1;000 (3 -1)
1,500. (3 -1)
-0- (4 -0)
4,350 One
time seed
money (4 -0)
5,945 (4 -0)
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13. SLO Child Development 12,450 12,450 9,711 9,711 One
time seed
money (4 -0)
14. Community Mental
Health, Senior Out-
reach Program 3,000 2,555 3,000 -0- (3 -1)
15. Grassroots II, Inc. 20,000 -0- 6,300 -0- Denied
without
prejudice
(3 -1)
16. Special Olympics 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 (4 -0)
17. Area Agency on Aging 5,000 -0- -0- -0- Denied
without
prejudice
(4 -0)
59,200 609206 509906
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, to
approve the HRC recommendations as amended. Motion carried, Councilman
Dunin absent.
9:40 pm. Mayor Billig declared a recess. 9:45 p.m. City Council recon-
vened, Councilman Dunin absent:
10 SIDEWALK SALES
Council considered an ordinance to regulate sidewalk sales.
Geoff Grote, Assistant Administrative Officer, reviewed the Agenda Staff
Report (File No. 533) and recommended that Council pass to print the
ordinance marked Exhibit 2 for the purpose of regulating the sidewalk
sales and direct the City staff to review the ordinance in one year for
possible amendments.
Mayor Billig asked for public comment.
Doug Schaur, downtown merchant, felt that there was no evidence, as
shown in the ordinance,!that would cause a detrimental health or safety
problem. Nor was the aesthetics being damaged. He felt that.the
ordinance was being too strict. He felt the sidewalk sales increased
volume for the downtown overall. He felt it was an invasion of privacy
and adding additional bureaucracy to create such an ordinance. He also
felt that the ordinance, in determining the validity of the insurance to
the approval of the City Attorney, was unnecessary.
Geoff Grote explained that the liability insurance was included as part
of the ordinance at the request of the Council but left sufficient
flexibility with different insurance carriers.
June Clark, owner of a florist shop in San Luis Obispo, questioned
whether or not this was downtown or a citywide ordinance. She was
adamantly opposed to allowing flower stands. She felt it was hurtful to
established businesses as those people do not require business licenses,
fire extinguishers, special bathrooms for the handicapped, variances,
etc. She would not object to occasional sidewalk sales but she felt
that the florist shops on the street corners are becoming a regular
business. They don't pay sales tax; they:do not add to the quality of
life in San Luis Obispo.
Mayor Billig explained that this ordinance did not deal with street
vendors but was solely concerned with established businesses in down-
town.
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Bob Douglas, owner of Rascos, stated he was supportive of Saturday
sidewalk sales and would support the Exhibit 2 ordinance and urged
Council's approval.
Kathy Silva, B.I.A. Chairman and owner of Western Caballero Wear, stated
she was available for any questions.
Del Green, downtown merchant, stated that he was dependent upon the
sidewalk sales for over 10% of his income. He felt they brought more
money to the City treasury and would be supportive of Council adoption
of Exhibit 2.
After brief discussion it was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by
Councilman Settle, that the following ordinance be introduced: Ordinance
No. 929 (1982 Series), an ordinance regulating the use of the public
sidewalks for the conduct of sales with amendments as submitted by
Councilman Griffin and Councilwoman Dovey with review by staff in one
year.
Introduced and passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Settle, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Dunin
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, to
direct staff to prepare a resolution excluding fees for sidewalk sales.
Motion carried, Councilman Dunin absent.
11. CAC - ESTABLISHING AS A TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
Geoff Grote briefly reviewed the Agenda Staff Report (File No. 120) and
stated that the Council had two items for their consideration: 1) an
ordinance that would repeal the present Ordinance 904, which established
the Citizens' Advisory Committee initially; and 2) a resolution that
would establish the Citizens' Advisory Committee as a technical committee.
He also noted amendments as suggested by Councilman Griffin.
Mike Nelson, CAC Chairperson, stated that by unanimous vote of the CAC
that the committee was rejecting the ordinance and they had submitted a
formalized organizational chart showing the structure that they recommended
they could live with as opposed to the organizational chart recommended
by the Administrative Officer.
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He added that the Committee on May 21 had requested a study session by
the Council to increase communications following the Council's memoran-
dum stating that if they would like a study session they would be happy
to meet with them. On May 24 CAC found to their surprise that the
Committee was being abolished. He felt that this was especially unfair
as they had been trying to work with the Council with some new member-
ships. He felt that they would lose at least 90% of the membership if
the Council were to try to reorganize. ..
Mayor Billig re- emphasized that the Council's intent was not to abolish
the CAC but rather to address a work program and develop a better
communication between the Citizens' Advisory Committee and the Council.
She valued the CAC's recommendations and urged their working together.
Mike Nelson stated he felt that they were abolishing the citizen input
because they would now be reporting to the Administrative Officer and
not to Council.
Pete Dunan, CAC member, felt that the Committee had communicated on a
regular basis. They had requested assignments from the Council, when
they received none they looked on their own. He felt they were an
important advisory body and he didn't mind the Council disagreeing or
not taking the Committee's recommendations but he felt it was a matter
that they were no longer listening to the CAC. He did not wish to spend
his time working as an advisory member to the,Administrative Officer.
He felt this was a grave mistake. He felt this was the only advisory
body that linked the citizens to the Council. Further, he felt the
advisory handbook was extremely unclear, it needed to'be revised in more
definitive language.
Councilwoman Dovey stated that the handbook was being revised and
regardless of the reasons for lack of communication between the Council
and the CAC it was apparent that they were not working together effec-
tively. She did not see any difference regarding citizen input just
because it was going through the Administrative Officer... She_:felt:_that
they would still be getting their input from the citizens and she felt
the language in the resolution was still loose enough for them to work
on programs in an effective manner.
Councilman Settle felt that the CAC had the best membership in its
history but the Advisory Body Handbook was not definitive enough and
should be rewritten. He would prefer to hold a study session prior to
the adoption of the new resolution establishing them as a technical
i committee. He felt that Mr. Apfelberg's comments deserved study and
possible inclusion in the resolution.
Mayor Billig felt that the citizen input was extremely important and
would encourage the CAC to seek out what is important to the community
funneling this information to the Council. She stated that the CAO was
the closest person to the Council and information would be sure to be
communicated to the Council. The handbook with a new document was not
expected to handle all the problems and would be revised. She felt the
Hank Apfelberg, CAC member, made several recommended changes to the
proposed resolution establishing them as a technical committee (File No.
120).
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Councilman Griffin felt that the Citizens' Advisory Committee history
has been a long one and only recently a meritorious one. He felt that
their recommendations should not be ignored and wanted to see their work
products effective. He would therefore support the reorganization. He
felt it would help to unify the Council and the CAC. He felt that there
had been numerous problems with communications and he took part blame
for the responsibility as the liaison in not developing better communi-
cations. He hoped that the reorganization would not result in massive
resignations but would urge them to stay on, try the new reorganization
and he did agree that the handbook needed to be revised.
Councilwoman Dovey stated that the handbook was being revised and
regardless of the reasons for lack of communication between the Council
and the CAC it was apparent that they were not working together effec-
tively. She did not see any difference regarding citizen input just
because it was going through the Administrative Officer... She_:felt:_that
they would still be getting their input from the citizens and she felt
the language in the resolution was still loose enough for them to work
on programs in an effective manner.
Councilman Settle felt that the CAC had the best membership in its
history but the Advisory Body Handbook was not definitive enough and
should be rewritten. He would prefer to hold a study session prior to
the adoption of the new resolution establishing them as a technical
i committee. He felt that Mr. Apfelberg's comments deserved study and
possible inclusion in the resolution.
Mayor Billig felt that the citizen input was extremely important and
would encourage the CAC to seek out what is important to the community
funneling this information to the Council. She stated that the CAO was
the closest person to the Council and information would be sure to be
communicated to the Council. The handbook with a new document was not
expected to handle all the problems and would be revised. She felt the
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lack of clear direction had resulted in frustration to the members. She
would hope this would resolve much of that.
Councilman Settle moved toltable the item pending a study session.
Motion died for lack of a second.
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilwoman Dovey, the
following ordinance was introduced: Ordinance No. 930, an ordinance
repealing Ordinance 904 which established the Citizens Advisory Committee.
Introduced and passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: Councilman Settle
ABSENT: Councilman Dunin
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by.Councilwoman Dovey, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4891 (1982 Series),
a resolution of Council of the City of San Luis Obispo establishing the
Citizens' Advisory Committee as a continuing.special purpose committee
as amended.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call. vote
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Dovey.and Mayor Billig
NOES: Councilman Settle
ABSENT: Councilman Dunin
11:00 p.m. Council adjourned to closed session to discuss personnel and
litigation matters. 1:02 a.m. Council reconvened in open session. 1
Councilman Dunin absent.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor
Billig adjourned the meeting at 1:05 a.m. to Tuesday, July 13, 6:40 -p.m.
P ela Voges, City Clerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 8/3/82
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