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City Council Minutes
Tuesday, June 12, 1984 - 7:00 p.m.
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Councilwoman Dovey was supportive of the Work Program and its priorities.
She identified additional information she would like to see for some of
those proposals. Regarding the Monterey /Osos property, she would hope that
staff would address the possible housing needs, retail space and the demand
for parking that it will create, including those parking spaces that would
be eliminated and- needing replacement. She supported the Mayor's suggestion
regarding obtaining requests for proposals suggesting various alternatives
that might best utilize the theatre property site. With regard to parking,
parking fees, transit, and encouraging the use of public transit, she would
like to see parking fees related to "non -use of the parking space ", meaning,
she would encourage people to use the peripheral lots by use of the fee
structure. She would hope that staff could utilize the advisory bodies to
a greater extent and suggested that staff members to advisory bodies could
offer alternative ideas towards this end. In future discussions for a
performing arts center, she would hope that staff would work closely with
Cuesta College so as to'avoid a negative impact on Cuesta's 800 seat -
theatre vs. the City's proposed 1000 seat.
Councilman Griffin complimented the Mayor on the comprehensiveness of the
Work Program and felt the major components were addressed. He did propose
some language changes under Community Goals to read: Evaluate, and if
feasible, design and build UJU f0 WU a new library - community center...
Council concurred with the change (4 -0 -1).
With regard to engaging a consultant for analyzing the Fremont Theatre as a
potential 1000 seat theatre, he would like to see that be more comprehensive
and include review of the Veteran's Building as well.
Under paragraph C, Resources and Services, he suggested adding an 8 -d to
read: "Develop and implement a comprehensive pedestrian /cyclist safety
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Councilman Griffin suggested amending under D, Transportation and Circulation,
item 1: OttOO j Ofiff f0 00 J JOJJX Review Of our long -term approach to
public transportation... Council concurred (4 -0 -1).
He felt the Osos and Monterey Street site provided an excellent opportunity
to complement the Downtown and would.be supportive of going for competitive
proposals which would in turn be tied into the Strategic Planning process:
Councilman Dunin - was concerned .with how the Work Program was to.be approved.
He saw this more as a guideline document and did not wish to be "directing
staff:' to do anything,'but rather have this as a general framework:from
which to work. Under that context he could be supportive of it, if not, he
suggested several amendments. He would not wish to tie the City into the
Library County Building at-Palm and Osos, but-.leave that flexible and
possibly look stronger at private enterprise for owning and operation of
it. The outline for proposing use for the Vet's building was also too
specific. He would like first for staff to review what the Veteran's
rights are for first right of refusal. With regard to the Fremont Theatre,
he suggested that volunteer groups might also be utilized in helping to
study:its possible uses.- He was supportive of the request for proposals.
In general, he felt that approximately 75% of the programs were being based
on non - essentials and he would prefer not to give specific direction on
each of.them at this time.
Upon general consensus, staff to.prepare.a policy.statement , regarding.the
establishment of a public information program and Historical Preservation
' Program:
Staff to review City's reserve policy and prepare a policy statement
further defining the need for a viable retained earnings and reserve fund
(4 -0 -1).
After brief discussion it was moved by Councilman Griffin, seconded by Council-
man Dunin, to use the Mayor's Work Program for 1984 -1985 as amended tonight
as a conceptual framework so that the Council and Management Team might
develop specific action proposals and their priorities. Motion carried
unanimously, Councilman Settle absent.
City Council Minutes
Tuesday, June 12, 1984 - 7:00 p.m.
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2. 1984 -85 BUDGET IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM (File,#233)
Paul Lanspery, Administrative Officer, reviewed the significant areas of
the budget, giving specific compliments to Duane Young, Accounting Supervisor,
for his efforts in-putting the budget together. He then outlined the,
program and non - program changes listed in the budget, which the Council
reviewed in close detail.
Upon general consensus, the department operating budgets for fiscal year
1984 -85 approved as recommended (4 -0 -1).
8:45 p.m. Mayor Billig declared a recess.
9:00 p.m. City Council reconvened, Councilman Settle absent.
Geoff Grote, Assistant Administrative Officer, reviewed the Capital Reinvestment
Program highlighting various areas that Council had discussed:-at their
previous budget discussion (continued from 5/22/84). After brief discussion,
consensus was reached.to approve the Capital Reinvestment.Program as
amended (4 -0 -1).
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilman Dunin, to set aside
$40,000 from the 1984 -1985 Capital Outlay fund for City Hall front entry
refurbishings and $10,000 be set aside for -rear entry remodel to be taken
from the Capital Outlay fund for fiscal year 1985 -1986. Motion carried
unanimously, Councilman Settle absent.
After brief discussion it was moved by Councilman Dunin, seconded by
Councilman Griffin, that staff be directed to come back with: 1) viable
options for the establishment of.an ad hoc Mission Plaza Committee, and 2)
policy statement for reviewing and improving Mission Plaza landscaping and
refurbishings including financial implications. Motion carried unanimously,
Councilman Settle absent.
On motion of Councilman Griffin, seconded by Councilwoman Dove y, to transfer 1
$5,000 from the Ventures & Contingencies Account to the Recreation Facilities
Account to fund additional staff support if needed. .Motion carried unanimously,
Councilman Settle absent.
On motion of Mayor Billig, seconded by Councilman Dunin, to appoint_ a
Council subcommittee of Councilman Dunin and Mayor Billig to work.immediately
on short term implementation of ideas for the Plaza's landscape. Motion
carried unanimously, Councilman Settle absent.
Council briefly discussed sidewalk repairs and.tree root maintenance and,
upon general consensus, directed staff to report back on FAU funding
alternatives for sidewalk repair-program and policy (4 -0 -1).
Charles Long submitted a two -page letter representing a request from the
Coalition for Individual and Economic Freedom, requesting that the Council
postpone any decision related to the proposed purchase of the Marsh Street
property until the District Attorney had had the opportunity to investigate
the possible conflict of interest as stated in the letter. Upon general
consensus, this item was directed to be received and filed (4 -0 -1).
10:00 p.m. Mayor Billig declared a recess._
10:10 p.m. City Council reconvened in closed session to discuss Litigation- I
Personnel matters.
11:10 p.m. City Council reconvened
absent. There being no further bu
Mayor Billig adjourned the meeting
at 7:00 p:m.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 7/3/84
in regular session, Councilman Settle
siness to come before the City Council,
at 11:10 p.m. to Tuesday, June 19, 1984
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