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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2005 - 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Members Paul Brown, Christine Mulholland, Allen K. Settle,
Vice Mayor John Ewan and Mayor Dave Romero
City Staff:
Present: Ken Hampian, City Administrative Officer; Jonathan Lowell, City
Attorney; Audrey Hooper, City Clerk; Wendy George, Assistant City
Administrative Officer; John Mandeville, Community Development
Director; Bill Statler, Finance Director; Monica Irons, Human
Resources Director; Deborah Linden, Police Chief; Wolfgang Knabe,
Fire Chief; John Moss, Utilities Director; Jay Walter, Public Works
Director; Paul LeSage, Parks and Recreation Director
BUSINESS ITEM
1. RESULTS OF REVENUE BALLOT MEASURE FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS. (Continued
from 5117105)
Finance Director Statler commenced the presentation. He discussed the background of
and need for a feasibility analysis related to a possible revenue ballot measure and
summarized the purpose, contents and results of the survey conducted as part of the
analysis, as well as steps being recommended at this time and responded to Council's
questions.
CAD Hampian commented on the feasibility analysis and stressed the need to disseminate
information regarding the City's underlying financial structure if the Council proceeds with
a measure.
Public Comments
Jan Marx. San Luis Obpiso, spoke in favor of a revenue ballot measure, discussed the
willingness of members of Save SLO and others involved with the Dalidio- Marketplace
campaign to support such a measure, and suggested that some Council outreach and
assurance to the community will be needed as to what would be done with the added sales
tax if such a measure succeeded. She also indicated that Save SLO would be more
supportive if the measure includes a sunset provision.
--end of public comments —
During the ensuing Council discussion, it was noted that a 1/2 cent sales tax increase is
being considered by the other SLO County cities and the importance of educating the
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community and obtaining its support was stressed, as was adequate lead time to do so
which would tend to lead to a November 2006 election. It was also stressed that it is
important that a broad -based community group must be established to campaign for the
measure.
In light of the need for community support, Council Member Settle suggested that prior to
additional action by Council on this matter, 1) feedback should be obtained as to whether
such a group is interested in providing a base of support and 2) Council should be
provided with clarity and assurance related to how the increased tax dollars would be used.
ACTION: Moved by Brown/Ewan to 1. Review and discuss the results of the
revenue ballot measure feasibility analysis. 2. Direct staff to return in July 2005 with
an action plan, schedule and budget for proceeding with the next step of initiating a
public information program; motion carried 5:0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Adam Fukushima, San Luis Obispo, thanked Council for their support of Bike Week and the
Bike Fest, in which more than 800 people participated.
Council recessed from 6:50 to 7:00 a.m. and reconvened with all members present.
BUDGET WORKSHOP
2. PRELIMINARY 2005-07 FINANCIAL PLAN.
City Administrative Officer Hampian and Finance Director Statler presented an overview of
the preliminary Financial Plan and responded to Council's questions.
Public Comments
John Dunn, Acting President of the Economic Vitality Corporation (EVC), explained why the
EVC Board of Directors is asking Council to allocate the same amount to the EVC as
previously (i.e., $10,000 rather than the $5,000 proposed).
Dale Strobridge, President of SLOPOA, presented Council with a memorandum (on file in the
City Clerk's office) containing alternatives to the CAO's budget reduction recommendations
and explained why the SLOPOA believes the budget recommendations made in 1995 are as
valid today as they were then. He stressed, in particular, the benefits of converting the
administrative Captain position from a sworn peace officer position to a civilian status.
—end of public comments—
Finance Director Statler introduced the General Fund Operating Program Review, following
which staff provided highlights of the General Fund Operating programs and responded to
Council's questions and direction throughout the presentations.
Public Comments
None. ,
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—end of public comments-
, ACTION: Reviewed and considered the Preliminary Financial Plan for 2005 -07 at the
budget workshop scheduled for May 26, 2005.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Romero adjourned
the meeting at 9:55 p.m. to an Adjourned Regular meeting, Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.
in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 6/21/2005
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Audrey Hoop
City Clerk