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Monday, January 23, 1989 - 4:00 P.N.
B U S I N E S S I T E M S
1. PROMOTION & ADVERTISING (File *1058)
Council considered promotional and advertising activities with the
Promotional Coordinating Committee and Chamber of Commerce (continued from
11•'16/87) .
Toby Ross, asst. Administrative Officer, reviewed the agenda report with
the recommendation that Council: 1) direct the PCC and staff to begin the
RFP process for grants -in -aid in the amount of $75,000 and approve the
proposed applications and criteria; 2) approve the proposed bylaws of the
PCC; 3) direct staff to negotiate agreements with the Chamber of Commerce
not to exceed $72,000 for promotional services and the tourist information
center; 4) approve the funding level of the visitors and conference bureau
in an amount not to exceed $35,700; amount to be contingent upon
successful efforts to receive funding from the County, Pismo Beach, and
Morro Bay; and 5) direct the PCC and staff to begin an RFP proposal for
professional advertising services in an amount not to exceed $73,500.
Mary Billington. Chair of the PCC, urged support of the grants -in -aid
proposal and promotion program.
1 After discussion, moved by Settle /Mayor Dunin (4 -0 -1, Reiss absent); that
1) the PCC and staff begin process for grants -in -aid in the amount of
575,000; 2) approve the proposed applications and criteria;
and 3) approve the proposed bylaws of the PCC.
Councilwoman Rappa suggested that inclusion of the goals and objectives be
made a part of the packet to the grants -in -aid applicants. She also
thought it helpful if a brief background of each of the organizations were
included to Council.
Dave Garth representing the Chamber of Commerce and VCB, gave a lengthy
slide presentation about tourism and promotion, and recommended Council
support the recommended actions in the staff report.
After additional discussion, moved by Settle /Mayor Dunin (4 -0 -1, Reiss
absent), to direct staff to negotiate agreements with the Chamber of
Commerce, not to exceed $72,000 for promotional services and the tourist
information center, approve the funding level of the Visitors and
Conference Burueau in an amount not to exceed S35,700 contingent upon
successful efforts to receive funding from the County. Pismo Beach, and
.Morro Bay, and direct the PCC and staff to begin an RFP for professional
advertising services in an amount not to exceed 73.500.
Upon general consensus, the PCC was also directed to consider a policy for
the facilities reserve and requested to look at a market research survey
in addition to the advertising and promotional program (4 -0 -1, Reiss
absent).
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Monday, January 23, 1989 - 4:00 P.H.
6:25 p.m., Mayor Dunin declared a recess. 6:40 p.m., City Council
reconvened, Councilman Reiss absent.
2. HRC FUNCTIONS AND STAFFING (File 11047)
Toby Ross, Asst. administrative Officer, reviewed the agenda report with
the recommendation that Council: 1) reaffirm the role of the Human
Relations Commission as advisory to the City Council; 2) redirect all
service programs with the exception of grants -in -aid to existing
organizations which have the ability to assume program responsibilities;
3) reaffirm the determination to limit advisory bodies to seven members;
4) direct staff to prepare a budget and staffing plan to implement City
Council policy direction, including ordinance changes if necessary; and 5)
request the HRC and staff to determine the scope and objectives for a
human needs assessment to be considered for the 1989 -1991 Financial Plan.
Mayor Dunin opened the meeting for public comment.
The following persons spoke in support of retaining the current membership
of 12 on the HRC and to retain all of its functions and programs:
Mr. Michael Blank, HRC Commissioner
George Brudney, HRC Commissioner
Shelly Aleshire, HRC Commissioner 1
Barbara Gauntt, HRC Commissioner
Fay Potashin, HRC Commissioner
Susan Delaney
Mary Ellen Gibson
Carl Lutren
Pat Ford
Sam Lutren
Brad Gowens
Mr. Ford
John Walker
John Carsell
Betty Nielsen
Ron Powell
Alice Martin
Hank from the Civil Liberties Union
Richard Crabsman
John Chesna
George Moylan
Tony Flynn
Andrea Shaw
Steven Vines
Mayor Dunin closed the public portion.
Moved by Councilman Settle to leave the structure of the Human Relations
Commission as is. Motion failed for lack of a second.
7:55 p.m., Mayor Dunin declared a recess. At 8:10 p.m.. City Council
reconvened, Councilman Reiss absent.
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Monday, January 23, 1989 - 4:00 P.K.
Moved by Settle /Mayor Dunin (2 -2 -1, Pinard and Rappa voting no. Reiss
absent), to leave the Human Relations Commission as is and reaffirm the
Commission membership at 12 members and direct the HRC to conduct a human
needs assessment. Motion failed.
Moved by Rappa /Pinard (4 -0 -1, Reiss absent), to reaffirm the role and
purpose of the HRC and ask them to continue advising the City Council in
those areas. Motion carried.
Moved by Rappa /Pinard (2 -2 -1, Settle and Mayor Dunin voting no, Reiss
absent), to request the HRC to continue in their recommendation process in
the grants -in -aid program and come back with recommendations on this and
their work program. Motion failed.
Moved by Mayor Dunin /Settle (2 -2 -1, Pinard and Rappa voting no, Reiss
absent), to retain the HRC membership of 12 members. Motion failed.
Moved by Rappa /Pinard (4 -0 -1, Reiss absent), to request the HRC, with the
assistance of staff, to present for the Council an RFP for a human needs
assessment to be made a part of the work plan. Motion carried.
Moved by Rappa /Pinard 3 -1 -1, Settle voting no, Reiss absent), that the HRC
be retained at 7 members to allow the Council time to consider whether
that number should be increased. Motion carried.
Moved by Rappa /Pinard (3 -1 -1, Settle voting no, Reiss absent), that HRC
continue with the grants -in -aid process and recommendation of HRC's work
program. Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor
Dunin adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m., td'Tu`6sday,,Januar 31, 1989, at
7:00 p . m . L
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 2-7 -89 Pam Voges, City C1 rk
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M I N U T E S
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1989 - 2:00 P.M.
CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present: Vice -Mayor Peg Pinard, Councilmembers Penny Rapp,
Allen R. Settle and Mayor Ron Dunin
Absent: Jerry Reiss
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