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recommendations to Council. She stated that because some of the key
residential streets are very old and could bear the traffic some 10 to
20 years ago, it is becoming increasingly difficult today due to changing
patterns and population. She stated the Circulation Element does
provide for truck routes, signs have been posted and police patrols
should be enforcing those routes. Another constructive solution would
be to heavily police residential neighborhoods and she urged the residents
to report noise to the Police Department. She felt the speed on Chorro
Street was a problem and was in favor of placing speed humps on Broad
Street and Chorro on an experimental basis. She also felt the traffic
signals at Foothill, Chorro and Broad intersections should be looked at.
Take the stop signs off of Broad at Murray Streets and see if that helps
the neighborhood. She felt the comments regarding quantity as opposed
to quality were very important. She also stated that a police officer
who lives on Murray has been given permission to take his motorcycle
home at night and felt this would make a difference in the number of
violations occuring.
Councilman Settle questioned the Police Chief if a "no right turn" sign
on Ramona at Broad Street could be a possibility.
Chief Neuman, Police Chief, stated that placing a "no right turn" sign
on Ramona would be a good alternative but would take some monitored
enforcement. He stated it would probably take about three months to
gain a reasonable degree of compliance and it would be time consuming
and costly to place an officer-there.
Upon general consensus, Council directed staff to take a serious look at
the Foothill Boulevard, Chorro and Broad Street intersections with the
idea of changing the traffic signal patterns to facilitate a smoother
flow on Foothill; place speed humps on an experimental basis on Broad
and Chorro Streets with an analysis to come back in one year; remove the
stop signs on Broad and Murray and analyze the effects on the neighborhood
and report back in one year; increase policing of those neighborhoods
for truck traffic violations, speeding and excessive noise due to
partying, etc. Also, analyze the intersection at Ramona for possible
options to prohibit traffic from turning right onto Broad, with staff to
report back.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor
Billig adjourned the meeting'at 9:10 p.m. to April 5, 1983, Council
meeting.
Respectfully submitted by:
Sharon Turner, Clerk Secretary
�amela Voges, Ity aerk
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 4/19/83
M I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 1983 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
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Present: GlennaDeane Dovey, "Ron Dunin, Robert Griffin, Allen K.
:.Settle and.Mayor Melanie C. Billig "
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: Paul Lanspery; Administrative Officer; Geoff Grote,
Assistant Administrative Officer; George Thacher, City
Attorney; Pamela Voges, City Clerk; Toby Ross, Community
Development Director; Rudy Muravez, Finance Director; Ann
McKibbin, Personnel Director; -Roger Neuman, Police Chief;
Dave Romero, Public Works Director; David Ion, Financial
Analyst_
C O N S E N T I T E M S
C -1 CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle,'the claims
against the City for the month of April 1983 be approved and ordered paid
subject -to the approval of the City Administrative Officer. Motion carried,
all ayes.
C -2 COUNCIL MINUTES
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by,Councilman Settle, minutes for
Tuesday, March 1, 1983 - 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday, March-8, 1983 -3:45 p.m.
be approved as amended. 'Motion carried, all ayes.
C -3 CONTRACT'PAY ESTIMATES
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, contract
pay estimates and change orders be approved and ordered paid. Motion
carried, all ayes. .
C -4 REQUEST FOR QUITCLAIM OF PORTION OF STORM DRAIN EASEMENT
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, the,'following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 5077 (1983 Series), a resolution
of the Council of the City of -San Luis Obispo to quitclaim a portion of a
storm drain easement at.2404 and 2412 Augusta Street.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Settle, Dovey, Dunin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -5 UPDATE OF CITY TRAVEL GUIDELINES
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 5078 (1983 Series), a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo rescinding Resolution No.
4608 and revising policy guidelines for the authorization, accounting and
reimbursement of expenses incurred by city officials and employees while
traveling on city business.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Settle, Dovey, Dunin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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C -6 PERSONNEL AGREEMENTS - POLICE MOU, MANAGEMENT PLAN, P.E.R.S
A) On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 5079 (1983 Series), a
resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo amending the
Memorandum of Understanding of the San Luis Obispo Police Officers' Associa-
tion including negotiated agreements pursuant to Article XIX of the MOU.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin,.Settle, Dovey, Dunin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
B) On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 5080 (1983 Series), a
resolution of the Council(of the City of San Luis Obispo amending the
managerial compensation plan for fiscal year 1983 -84 for management personnel.
.Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Settle, Dovey, Dunin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C) On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 5081 (1983 Series), a
resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo amending contract
with Public Employees' Retirement System to provide two percent at age 55
for local Safety employees.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Settle, Dovey, Dunin and Mayor Billig
:NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -7 STATE FUNDS FOR RESERVOIR NO. 2
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 5082 (1983 Series), a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo requesting State funds to
cover Reservoir No. 2 in Stenner Canyon.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Settle, Dovey, Dunin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
.ABSENT: None;
A D V I.S 0 R Y B 0 D Y • A P P 0 I N T M E N.T S
A. APPOINTMENTS TO ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION
On motion of Councilman Dunin,.seconded by Councilman Settle, to reappoint
Randy Dettmer, Dale Sutliff and Pierre Rademaker to the A.R.C. to serve
two -year terms to expire March 31, 1985. Motion carried, all ayes.
B. APPOINTMENTS TO HOUSING AUTHORITY
On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Settle, that Mildred
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Roske be reappointed to the Housing Authority for a four -year term to
expire March 31, 1987; Charles Lenk be reappointed as tenant commissioner
for a two -year term to expire March 31, 1985; Peggy Ann Thomas be appointed
as tenant commissioner for a two -year term to expire March 31, 1985.
Motion carried, all ayes.
C. APPOINTMENTS TO HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
On motion of Councilwoman Dovey, seconded by Councilman Dunin, that Linda 1
Wenzl, Susan MacDonald and Lynn. Levine be reappointed to the H.R.C. for
two -year terms to expire March 31, 1985. Motion carried, all ayes. '
D. APPOINTMENT TO JACK RESIDENCE COMMI
On motion of Mayor Billig, seconded by Councilwoman Dovey, to reappoint
Marion Sinsheimer to the Jack Residence Committee. Motion carried, all
ayes.
E. APPOINTMENTS TO THE PROMOTIONAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE
On motion of Councilwoman Dovey, seconded by Councilman Griffin, that
LaVerne Schneider be reappointed to P.C.C. for a two -year term to expire
March 31, 1985; Daniel Piel be appointed to P.C.C. for a two -year term to
expire March 31, 1985; Ron Ratcliffe be appointed to P.C.C. for a one -year
term to expire March 31, 1984. Motion carried, all ayes.
F. APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
City Administrative Officer made recommendations for appointments for three
vacancies to the Citizens Advisory Committee. On motion of Councilwoman
Dovey, seconded by Councilman Settle, to reappoint Ronnie Croutcher, Ingrid
Reti and Henry Rible to the Citizens Advisory Committee for two -year terms
to expire March 31, 1985. Motion carried, all ayes.
G. APPOINTMENTS TO THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE 1
City Administrative Officer made recommendations for appointments to fill
two vacancies on the Cultural Heritage Committee. On motion of Councilman
Settle, seconded by Councilman Dunin, that Daniel Krieger be reappointed to
the Cultural Heritage Committee and Priscilla Graham be appointed to the
Cultural Heritage Committee. Motion carried, all ayes.
A -1. APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilwoman Dovey, to reappoint
Patrick Gerety, William Howard and Jerry Reiss to the Planning Commission
for two -year terms to expire March 31, 1985. Motion carried, all ayes.
P U B L I C H E A R I N G S
1. CONFIRMING COSTS OF SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION
Council held a public hearing to consider a resolution confirming costs for
sidewalk construction conducted under the 1911 Act.
Dave Romero, Public Works Director, briefly reviewed the agenda report (see
file 4533) recommending Council adoption of the amended exhibit in their
packet. He explained this was an ongoing City program which included
posting of defective sidewalks requesting property owners to make repairs
and hiring contractors to conduct the work where the property owners failed
to make the repairs as required. The resolution reflected work conducted
in the areas of Casa, Murray, Hathway area and various areas of Old Town.
He explained that one protest was received this evening and if it was the
Council's pleasure this could be continued for staff report although he was
prepared to report on it this evening.
On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Settle, to continue
action concerning Mr. Raymond W. Solomon's property located at 770 Islay
Street to the next Council meeting for further report from staff: Motion
carried, all ayes.
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Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
Mr. John Ewan, 1071 Islay Street, questioned the repair cost on his property
as he felt that the sidewalk damage was a direct result of trees which were
taken out years ago but had been placed there originally by the City and
the sidewalk was damaged as a result.
After brief discussion it was moved by Councilman Settle, seconded by
Councilwoman Dovey, to continue the request by Mr. John Ewan concerning his
property.at 1,071 Islay Street to the next regular Council meeting for
further report by staff. Motion carried, all ayes.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Settle, the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 5083, (1983 Series), a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo confirming costs of sidewalks
repaired under the 1911 Act, with Exhibit "A" as amended.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers, Griffin, Settle, Dovey, Dunin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE 954 - PURCHASING CONTROL SYSTEM
Council held a public hearing to consider the final passage of Ordinance
No. 954, an ordinance to provide for the establishment of a purchasing
control system and a resolution to establish review requirements for the
formal bid, proposal and selection process used in purchasing and contracting
activities, with report back within one year of implementation.
David Ion, Financial Analyst, briefly reviewed the agenda report (file
#167) stating that the ordinance and resolution construct the statutory
framework of the purchasing control system. The ordinance defines the
basic requirements of the system but the specific parameters such as dollar
amounts and approval authorities were provided in the resolution and the
procedures contained in the purchasing manual. Basically it provided for
formal bids and selection procedures for all professional services, supplies
and equipment costing in excess of $10,000 and for Public Works projects in
excess of $5,000. The Council would approve contracts for professional
services in excess of $10,000, for Public Works projects in excess of
$25,000 and for supplies and equipment purchases with a unit cost of fiscal
year aggregate in excess of $50,000. He stated that the Council would
approve bid specifications and cost estimates prior to solicitation of bids
for supplies, equipment and Public Works projects. If, however, the
purchase was not found to be of sensitive or exceptional community interest
the contract could be awarded by the Administrative Officer, without
additional Council approval if the selected bid was less than or equal to
the.approved cost estimate and there were no substantive specification
changes. For hiring of professional services, Council would authorize
contract negotiation and approve formal contract prior to award.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
No one spoke for or against the proposed ordinance or resolution.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
After brief discussion it was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by
Councilman Dunin, to give final passage to Ordinance No. 954 for the
establishment of the purchasing control system.
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Dunin, Dovey, Settle and Mayor Billig
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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 5084 (1983 Series), a resolution
of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo establishing purchasing
review requirements with report back within one year of implementation.'
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Dunin, Dovey, Settle and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3. FIXED ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Council considered a resolution to approve an agreement between the City
and Marshall and Stevens, Inc., for the establishment of a fixed asset
management system.
Rudy Muravez, Finance Director, reviewed the agenda report (file #201) and
was asking the Council to adopt the resolution. He explained that the
total cost for Phase I would be $16,000 broken down as follows: $5,500
from the Water Fund; $5,500 Sewer Fund; $5,000 General Fund. Phase II
would be performed cooperatively by City personnel, trained and monitored
by Marshall and Stevens at an estimated cost of $8,000. The annual evaluation
and report preparation services would be purchased from Marshall and
Stevens at a cost of $1,500 to $2,000 until such time as the City could
implement its own automated system. The need for a fixed management system
was identified in the last two financial audit reports by Peat, Marwick,
Mitchell & Co., the City's financial auditors. They had also indicated
that the successful completion of Phase I for 1982 -83 reporting purposes
would remove the fixed asset qualification from the audit report. The
recommended firm had prepared such an asset report in 1976 conducting a
complete physical inventory, cost and evaluation of all fixed assets and
prepared automated property accounting records for all buildings, improvements,
machinery and equipment. However, there was no maintenance of a perpetual
control system, thus resulting in a qualified opinion in annual financial
audits. Council expressed their support for the establishment of a fixed
asset management system with continuity to keep the system updated.
After brief discussion it was moved by Councilman Settle, seconded by
Councilwoman Dovey, that the following resolution be introduced: Resolution
No. 5085 (1983 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo approving agreement with Marshall and Stevens for the establishment
of a fixed asset system.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Dovey, Dunin, Griffin and Mayor:Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
4. ARC GUIDELINES
Council considered a resolution which would approve the amended guidelines
for Architectural Review.
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, reviewed the Council Agenda
report (file #403). He explained that the package in the packet was not in
the final published form. He was only asking Council to review for the
content of the text itself. The most substantial change was in format,
bringing the latter part to the front and including the ASLA recommendation.
The "How the Process Works" section and the requirements for project
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submittal will make it easier for emphasis and easy reference by being
moved, to the front of the document. The guidelines now reflect several
changes to'the ARC's purview and procedures; including new sections on
minor or incidental determinations, demolitions, sensitive sites, and
revised landscape /site development requirements. Changes and additions
have been made to the "schematic review ". He would not intend for the
booklet to come back for Council approval.
Randy Dettmer, Vice Chairman of the Architectural Review Commission, spoke
in support of the staff report and urged Council's approval.
Councilman Dunin questioned the Appeals Section on page 4 -8 of the report.
He wished to remove the two sentences which referenced that "An appeal may
be based only on inconsistencies between ARC action and the procedures and
criteria established by law or stated in this booklet. The alleged inconsis-
tencies must be explained in detail in the appeal." He would prefer to
have this struck and replaced-by a sentence with the language that "All
decisions of the ARC are appealable to the City.Council ". This would be
consistent with the other advisory bodies and in accordance with state law.
The Council then discussed at some length the possibility of softening this
paragraph, and the pros and cons of such an action.
After discussion it was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman
Settle, to adopt the following resolution: Resolution No. 5086 (1983
Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving
the amended guidelines for the Architectural Review as recommended by
staff.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call-vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Settle; Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: Dunin
ABSENT: None
Councilman Griffin felt that the style of the writing was not appropriate
for thisitype of document; as the style was a bit colloquial. Staff to
work with appropriate individuals such as the Chairperson to remove much of
it..-. .
5. ENFORCEMENT PRIORITIES AND PROCEDURES
Council considered an enforcement.priorities and procedures policy concerning
zoning and sign regulations.
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report (file
11424) and was recommending that Council review and concur with the zoning
code enforcement program currently in use. He stated that there were two
principal reasons for the policy: 1) the staff time available for zoning
enforcement has fluctuated, and•2) no routine legal or administrative
procedures have been used. The priorities and procedures proposed would
help to.correct the violations of the city ordinance and include priorities
for allocation of staff time:forr enforcement and-establishment of administra-
tive and legal procedures which would help to streamline the-process.
Charles Long, President of Motel & Hotel Association,.stated he had met
with the.Motel Association - concerning the.cost of the sign enforcement
which had exceeded $1,000,000 in their opinion. He then read into the
record his letter to the City Council as follows:
"Subject: Cost of enforcement of the 1977 Sign Regulations.
Tonight, the Motel Association, along with other concerned
business people.would like to inform the.general public and this
council on the tremendous costs that have been paid out..in the
enforcement of the 1977 Sign Regulations.
To-date we estimate:that.the costs to the taxpayers of San Luis
Obispo, who foot the bill for all planning and enforcing here in
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City Hall; plus the cost to the business community who is'the
target of this most unwarranted.set of regulations. Our group
.figures there has been or will be spent One Million Dollars PLUS..
on this unneeded Sign Regulations. The Cost here in City Hall, •
for the last 5 years is a staggering figure of around $400,000.00
(Four Hundred Thousand Dollars), Taxpayers' money.. Costs as
follows:
1. City staff to write the 1967 sign regulations, which by the
.way were never enforced.
2. Complete rewrite in 1977 of the Sign Regulations, then some
changes in 1980.
3. The salary of a person just to enforce.the Sign Regulations;.
salary of $20,000.00 per year, for 5 years is $100,000.00.
4. Persons hired to go out and take pictures of every sign.in
town, average of about 4 signs per business.
5. Cost of the Polaroid Film about $1,500.00
6. Add to all this, staff time to catalog each business in
.their own folders, staff time to add up the number of square
feet in each sign, and add all signs together for total
signage per business.
7. Letters & pictures to each business, showing and telling
them of their violations. Letters of this type cost at
least $5.00 to write, plus the cost of postage.
8. Not to mention the time consumed by the ARC.Committee, with
2 city staff members.at the meetings.. The sign enforcer
plus one other.city staffer.
9. Not to mention the cost and frustration to the business
community.
Our estimate of the total cost to theltaxpayers and the business
community of One Million Dollars Plus, only covers about 60% of
the Signs in Town, that have become legal by paying a permit fee
and going before the ARC and having them OK your old signs. Kind
of a STING operation. In most all violations, the city had lost
the records of permits issued years ago.
Is the further enforcement of the Sign Regulations WORTH the TAX
DOLLARS that already have been spent, plus the added cost that
will be incurred to enforce the remaining nonconforming signs.
There are other areas in this city where these tax dollars should
be spent:
1. Replacing old water lines that are continually.springing.
leaks.
2. Sewer lines that are old and inadequate to handle the flow
of waste.
3. Sewer plant that needs enlarging.
4. Streets that need resurfacing and maintenance.
The present City Council has shown concern in cutting down on .
waste in government, and we as really concerned citizens and Tax
Payers, make the following recommendations to help toward:this
concern.
1. That the further enforcement of the extremely costly Sign
Regulations of 1977 be discontinued.
2. That the provisions of the 1977 Sign Regulations be applicable
to all signs constructed or altered AFTER the effective date
of 1977.
3. That all C -T Zones have the same allowable standards.
4. There are other parts of the sign regulations that need
altering. In closing, we would like to offer our services
and recommendations to the planning dept., in helping to
make some changes in the Sign Regulations, that we think
will be beneficial to all concerned parties. This Sign
Regulations of 1977 has been a thorn in the side of City
Council and the Business.Community since it was adopted.
This Council can do something about that thorn, just by
making the provisions of the 1977 Sign Regulations
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applicable to all signs constructed or altered AFTER the
effective date of 1977."
Toby Ross responded that the one million dollar figure was exceptionally
high in his opinion considering the Community Development Department's
budgets for the last five years has not exceeded two million dollars and
that -the sign enforcement staff person's time was only approximately 80%
enforcement and that figure will be drastically reduced by the end of this
year. The total figure probably would not exceed $20,000 for total enforcement.
Councilman Griffin stated that he would like the document to be made
available as a public document in more readable language.
Councilwoman Dovey.suggested.that information should also be made available
through public service announcements and press releases to keep the information
easily available to the public.
Mayor Billig agreed and felt that the tone and ease of understanding to the
public was of primary importance.
After brief discussion it was moved by Councilman Settle, seconded by
Councilman Griffin, to approve the staff recommended action for concurrence
with the zoning code enforcement program now in use.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Griffin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: Councilman Dunin
ABSENT: None
6. REQUEST FOR GRANT FUNDING - LA FIESTA
1 Recommendation.by the Promotional. Coordinating .Committee.concerning request
by La Fiesta for activity grant funding for fiscal year 1982 -83 (continued
from 1/4/83).
Geoff Grote, Assistant Administrative Officer and staff member to the
Promotional Coordinating Committee, reviewed the Council agenda report
(file #1051) and stated that it was the staff's and P.C.C.'s recommended
action that Council continue to be supportive of La Fiesta and to be
appreciative of La Fiesta's contributions to the community. However, La
Fiesta.should be encouraged.to make applications for a grant in.fiscal year
1983= 84-and their.request•.denied for this,year unless their.reserves are
inadequate to hold the following year's event. After review of their
financial statement it appeared they had sufficient funds for start -up and
continuing through the La Fiesta season.
Upon question by Councilman Dunin, Councilwoman Dovey stated that the
original recommendation by the P.C.C. was to grant no funding for La Fiesta
although they were supportive of their activities. The Council had tentatively
earmarked $3,000 for activity grant funding for this year plus an additional
$2,000 to.be set aside for a staff person to.handle the.financial affairs
of La Fiesta.
Russell Haines, from Arroyo Grande and Dick Cleeves, 2132 Harris Street and
on the La Fiesta Committee, stated that there was about $12,000 of upfront
monies required to put on La Fiesta which meant additional funds would be
needed. The financial statement in the Council's packet did not show this
clearly.
Charles Delmartini was available for any questions and would urge Council's
approval of the recommended request.
Councilman Dunin again reminded the Council that needed reserves were
required for the event especially in the event that the weather turned bad.
Expenditures would have to be paid regardless.. He.was still supportive of
the original recommendation for $3,000 grant plus $2,000 for staff member.
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Councilman Griffin questioned the Council's policy of not paying salaries
for grantees. -
After brief discussion, it was moved by Councilwoman Dovey, to express
support for La Fiesta activities and recognition of the community benefits
derived from the annual event and to urge the organization to request
1983 =84 funds if the 1983 fiesta does not leave adequate reserves'to
support start -up costs of the 1984 event. Motion included, secondarily,
support of the Promotional Coordinating Committee's recommendation-of no '
funding from the 1982 -83 budget. Motion died for lack of a second.
After brief discussion, it was moved by Councilman- Dunin, to support the
original commitment to grant $3,000 from the general fund and $2,000 toward
the employment of a staff member. Motion died for lack of_a second.
After additional discussion, it was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded
by Councilman Settle, to authorize staff to prepare an agreement with La
Fiesta for a $3;000 grant to be restricted for advertising of this year's
La Fiesta event with monies to be transferred from the General•Fund balance.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin, Settle, Dovey, Dunin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None -..
After further discussion, it was moved by Councilwoman Dovey, seconded by
Council Settle, that La Fiesta be considered as a budgeted line item in the
1983 -85 budget consistent with other potential line item organizations.
Motion carried on the following roll call.vote:_
AYES: Councilmembers Dovey, Settle, Dunin, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
7. RESOLUTION OF CONDEMNATION
Consideration of a resolution condemning property located at 861 Palm
Street - (Shanghai Low Restaurant) required for construction of city's
parking structure (1/4/83, 1/18/83, 2/1/83, 2/8/83; 2/15/83, 3/1/83,
3/15/83).
George Thacher, City Attorney, stated that there was no additional report.
Mr. Gin's attorney, Mr. Roger Lyon was unable to make it tonight and would
recommend that the Council continue this item to the April 5 or April 12,
1983 council meeting. At that time'the specifications should be ready and
a resolution-could-be made.
After brief discussion it was moved by Councilwoman Dovey-, seconded by
Councilman Settle, to continue this action until April 12, 1983.
Motion carried on the following roll call -vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dovey, Settle, Dunin, Griffin and Mayor Billig 1
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C O M M U N I C A T I O N S
1. Communication from Mary Ann Vasconcellos, Chairman of HRC, concerning
Fair Housing Month was received and filed.