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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet 06/12/2001 I mini AGENDA 1918 is ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 129 2001 7:00 P.M. City of Atascadero 6500 Palma Avenue, 4th Floor Atascadero, California REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: 6:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION: 1) Conference with labor negotiator(Govt. Code Sec. 54957.6) Agency Negotiator: City Manager • Employee organizations: Department Heads, Mid-Management/Professional, Confidential, Atascadero Fire Captains, Atascadero Firefighters, Service Employees Intl. Union Local 620, Atascadero Police Assoc. REGULAR SESSION, 7:00 P.M.: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Arrambide ROLL CALL: Mayor Arrambide Mayor Pro Tem Scalise Council Member Clay Council Member Johnson Council Member Luna APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Roll Call PRESENTATIONS: 1. Proclamation declaring June 11 & 12, 2001, "Special Olympics - Law Enforcement Torch Run Days." COMMUNITY FORUM: (This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wanting to address the Council on any matter not on this agenda and over which the Council has jurisdiction. Speakers are limited to • , five minutes. Please state your name and address for the record before making your presentation. The Council may take action to direct the staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.) COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS: (On their own initiative, Council Members may make a brief announcement or a brief report on their own activities. Council Members may ask a question for clarification, make a referral to staff or take action to have staff place a matter of business on a future agenda. The Council may take action on items listed on the Agenda.) A. CONSENT CALENDAR: Roll Call (All items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and non-controversial by City staff and will be approved by one motion if no member of the Council or public wishes to comment or ask questions. If comment or discussion is desired by anyone, the item will be removed from the consent calendar and will be considered in the listed sequence with an opportunity for any member of the public to address the Council concerning the item before action is taken.) 1. City Council Minutes-May 22, 2001 ■ City Clerk recommendation: Council approve the City Council minutes of May 22, 2001. [City Clerk] 2. Special Meeting - Public Hearing Minutes - May 29, 2001 ■ City Clerk recommendation: Council approve the Special Meeting - Public Hearing minutes of May 29, 2001. [City Clerk] 3. Special Joint City Council/Planning Commission Minutes—May 29, 2001 ■ City Clerk recommendation: Council approve the Special Joint City Council / Planning Commission minutes of May 29, 2001 [City Clerk] 4. Acceptance of Final Parcel Map 98002 (AT 97-237) - 9755 Santa Lucia Road (Hazell / Twin Cities Surveying) ■ Fiscal Impact: None ■ Staff recommendation: Council: L Accept Final Parcel Map 98002 (AT 97-237); and 2. Reject without prejudice, the public utility easement (P.U.E.) shown on Final Parcel Map 98002. [Community Development] 5. Fire Department Utility Vehicle -Authorization to Purchase ■ Fiscal Impact: $43,122.00 (in FY 00/01 budget) ■ Staff recommendation: Council authorize thepurchase of one utility pick-up truck. [Fire] 2 6. Road Closure - Hot El Camino Nite ■ Fiscal Impact: $800.00 (in FY 00/01 budget) ■ Staff recommendation: Council approve the draft Resolution authorizing the closure of El Camino Real from Rosario to Curbaril on Friday, August 17, 2001 from 6:30 • p.m. until 8:30 p.m. [Community Services] 7. Purchase of John Deere Utility Vehicle - for the Charles Paddock Zoo ■ Fiscal Impact: S.13,408 (in FY 00/01 budget) ■ Staff recommendation: Council authorize the purchase of a utility vehicle for the Charles Paddock Zoo. [Community Services] B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Operating Budget 2001-03 ■ Fiscal Impact: $24,035600.00 (FY 2001-02), $17,012,490.00 (FY 2002-03) ■ Staff recommendation: Council approve the draft Resolution, adopting the Annual Operating and Capital Budgets for the 2001-2002 and the 2002-2003 Fiscal Years and delegate to the City Manager the authority to implement same. [Administrative Services] C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS: 1. Loan Agreement-Atascadero Redevelopment Agency ■ Fiscal Impact: $45,000.00 (annual interest income) • ■ Staff recommendation: Council adopt draft Resolution approving a loan agreement with the Atascadero Redevelopment Agency. [City Manager] 2. Parking & Business Improvement Area Assessment ■ Fiscal Impact: $10,000.00 (annual assessment revenue) ■ Staff recommendation: Council adopt draft Resolution of Intention, declaring intent to levy annual Downtown Parking & Business Improvement Area assessment and set a public hearing on June 26, 2001. [City Manager] 3. Grassroots Network - League of California Cities ■ Fiscal Impact: $2,588.00 (annual cost) ■ Staff recommendation: Council adopt draft Resolution authorizing Atascadero's participation in the League's Grassroots Network. [City Manager] 4. Information Bulletin D. COMMITTEE REPORTS: (The following represent standing committees. Informative status reports will be given, as felt necessary.): Mayor Arrambide • 1. S.L.O. Council of Governments(SLOCOG)/S.L.O. Regional Transit Authority(SLORTA) 2. Water Committees 3. County Mayor's Round Table 3 Mayor Pro Tem Scalise 1. Finance Committee 2. City/ Schools Committee 3. Economic Opportunity Commission(EOC) • 4. Atascadero State Hospital Advisory Board Council Member Luna 1. Finance Committee 2. Integrated Waste Management Authority(IWMA) 3. North County Homeless Coalition Council Member Johnson 1. Economic Vitality Corporation, Board of Directors (EVC) 2. Local Agency Formation Commissions (LAFCO) Council Member Clay 1. Air Pollution Control District(APCD) 2. City/ Schools Committee E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION: 1. City Council 2. City Attorney 3. City Clerk 4. City Treasurer F. ADJOURNMENT: • THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE A REGULAR SESSION SCHEDULED ON JUNE 26,2001,AT 7:00 P.M. Please note: Should anyone challenge any proposed development entitlement listed on this Agenda in court, that person may be limited to raising those issues addressed at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at or prior to this public hearing. I, Marcia McClure Torgerson, the City Clerk of the City of Atascadero, declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing agenda for the June 12, 2001 Regular Session of the Atascadero City Council was posted on June 6, 2001 at Atascadero City Hall, 6500 Palma Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422 and was available for public review in the City Clerk's office at that location. Signed this 6t"day of June, 2001 at Atascadero, California. Marcia McClure Torgerson, City Cler • City of Atascadero 4 City of Atascadero WELCOME TO THE ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MEETING • The City Council meets in regular session on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber of City Hall. Matters are considered by the Council in the order of the printed Agenda. Copies of the staff reports or other documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the Agenda are on file in the office of the City Clerk (Room 311) available for public inspection during City Hall business hours. An agenda packet is also available for public review at the Atascadero Library, 6850 Morro Road. Contracts, Resolutions and Ordinances will be allocated a number once they are approved by the City Council. The minutes of this meeting will reflect these numbers. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the City Manager's Office, (805) 461-5010, or the City Clerk's Office, (805)461-5074. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service. TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS Members of the audience may speak on any item on the agenda. The Mayor will identify the subject, staff will give their report, and the Council will ask questions of staff. The Mayor will announce when the public comment period is open and will request anyone interested to address the Council regarding the matter being considered to step up to the podium. If you wish to speak for, against or comment in any way: . • You must approach the podium and be recognized by the Mayor • Give your name and address(not required) • Make your statement • All comments should be made to the Mayor and Council • All comments limited to 5 minutes(unless changed by the Council) • No one may speak for a second time until everyone wishing to speak has had an opportunity to do so, and no one may speak more than twice on any item. The Mayor will announce when the public comment period is closed, and thereafter, no further public comments will be heard by the Council. TO SPEAK ON SUBJECTS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Under Agenda item, "COMMUNITY FORUM", the Mayor will call for anyone from the audience having business with the Council to: • Please approach the podium and be recognized • Give your name and address • State the nature of your business This is the time items not on the Agenda may be brought to the Council's attention. A maximum of 30 minutes will be allowed for Community Forum(unless changed by the Council). • TO HAVE ITEMS PLACED ON AGENDA All business matters to appear on the Agenda must be in the Office of the City Manager ten days preceding the Council meeting. Should you have a matter you wish to bring before the Council, please mail or bring a written communication to the City Manager's office in City Hall prior to the deadline. "SPECIAL OLYMPICS-LAW ENFORCEMENT • TORCH R UN DA YS" JUNE 11 & 12, 2001 WHEREAS, Each year Law Enforcement officers join together to run the Special Olympics torch throughout San Luis Obispo County; and WHEREAS, hundreds of thousands of law enforcement officers give their time to protect our communities every day; and WHEREAS, hundreds of thousands of athletes participate in Special Olympics activities annually; and WHEREAS, the efforts of countless volunteers make Special Olympics possible; and WHEREAS, on June 11 & 12, 2001 law enforcement officers will carry the Special Olympics torch throughout San Luis Obispo County and send it on its way down to California State University at Long Beach to open the Special Olympics of Southern California Summer Games; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that as Mayor of the City of Atascadero, and on behalf of the City Council, I do hereby proclaim June 11 & 12, 2001 as "SPECIAL OLYMPICS-LA W ENFORCEMENT TOR CHRUNDAYS" in the City of Atascadero, and acknowledge the hard work of the event organizers and congratulating the athletes and officers on their accomplishments. WITNESS THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF THE CITY OF A TASCA DER 0: J. Michael Arrambide, Mayor / City of Atascadero, California S June 12, 2001 001 ITEM NUMBER: A- 1 DATE: 06/12/2001 :_ �F T DRAFT MINUTES Isis n i y � ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2001 7:00 P.M. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: 6:30 P.M. Mayor Arrambide announced the Council was going into Closed Session. CLOSED SESSION: 1) Conference with labor negotiator (Govt. Code Sec. 54957.6) Agency Negotiator: City Manager Employee organizations: Department Heads, Mid-Management/Professional, Confidential, Atascadero' Fire Captains, Atascadero Firefighters, Service isEmployees Intl. Union Local 620, Atascadero Police Assoc. 2) Conference with negotiator over real property. (Govt. Code 54956.8) Negotiator: City Manager Wade McKinney Property: Mrs. William Carroll, 5493 Traffic Way City Attorney Roy Hanley announced there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session. REGULAR SESSION, 7:00 P.M.: Mayor Arrambide called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. and Council Member Luna led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Clay, Johnson, Luna, Scalise and Mayor Arrambide Absent: None Others Present: City Clerk Marcia McClure Torgerson and City Treasurer David Graham Staff Present: City Manager Wade McKinney, Assistant City Manager Brady Cherry, Administrative Services Director Rachelle Rickard, Police Chief Dennis • Hegwood, Acting Fire Chief Kurt Stone, Community Development Director Lori Parcells, Public Works Director Steve Kahn, and Public Works Technician Valerie Humphrey. CC 05/22/01 O O Pagel APPROVAL OF AGENDA: MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Scalise to • approve the agenda. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. PRESENTATIONS: 1. Proclamation declaring May 20—May 26, 2001, "National Public Works Week." Public Works Director Steve Kahn accepted the Proclamation. COMMUNITY FORUM: Ann Ketcherside, thanked the Council for the letter concerning the Vetters. She asked if the Council has voted to create a road to connect Atascadero with Templeton. Ms. Ketcherside also asked the Council why they are not building a Youth Center at the Lake Park. She expressed her concern for the potential purchase of the Atascadero Hay and Grain building for a Youth Center. John McGoff, 9192 Maple St., encouraged the City to look into all factors involved with placing a Youth Center in the Atascadero Hay and Grain Building. He is concerned that prevailing wage rates may not be used in the construction of the Youth Center. Mr. McGoff expressed his shock over the alleged irregularities with procurement practices in the City of Atascadero and . encouraged the Council to look into the issue. Mayor Arrambide referred to the New Times article from which Mr. McGoff was quoting and stated that he had met with the reporter who wrote the article and had shared facts with her that showed the procurement policy was intact and not violated. This information however, was not used in the article. Maxine Hill, 8400 San Gabriel Road, requested the total disclosure of the complaint(s), and the name(s) of the persons making the complaints on her property at 8400 San Gabriel Road. Additionally, she authorized her son, Richard B. Hill, to pick up the papers on Wednesday, May 23, 2001. (Attachment A) Richard Hill, 8400 San Gabriel Road, suggested the Council authorize the video taping and broadcasting of its meetings to the public to keep them informed. Mayor Arrambide, thanked Mr. Hill and stated that he would like the Council to discuss the issues he has raised. John McGoff, 9192 Maple St., stated he wanted to defend Ann Quinn, the reporter for the New Times. He feels the City's attempt to strictly limit its procurement area does not encourage full and open competition. CC 05/22/01 003 Page 2 Ann Ketcherside, asked for her money back for all the records she has requested from the City through the years because she feels that under the Brown Act, 54956.6, the "legislative body" may not impose fees to defray its cost in carrying out the provisions of the Act. • Mayor Arrambide closed Community Forum. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS: Mayor Arrambide announced the City received a plaque from Babe Ruth in appreciation for the Council's support of the Babe Ruth program. Council Member Luna asked for clarification on the questions asked by the public. City Attorney Roy Hanley in addressing the issue of disclosure of confidential complainants stated that the City's policy is to not disclose complainants for fear of retribution, etc. The Freedom of Information Act is a federal rule and does not apply to states or cities. Council Member Luna asked about the issue of payment for paperwork from the City. City Attorney Roy Hanley stated that the Brown Act requires meetings to be open and public, however, it does not apply to the Public Records Act and the City is allowed to recover the actual cost of copying charges. Council Member Johnson, in response to the question regarding a connector road between Templeton and Atascadero, stated that SLOCOG has made reference to a bike path in that area and this may have created some confusion. City Manager Wade McKinney reported on the City's effort to conserve energy. Regarding the Governor's initial request for a 7% energy reduction, steps have been taken such as thermostat reduction, shutting power off at night including computers, lowering the number of lights in park facilities, turning off fountains, etc. The City is currently preparing for the Governor's 20% request by utilizing a variety of options including: changing the work week and schedules, reduction of number of days worked during the week, decreasing the use of the fourth floor to eliminate the elevator, lighting and mechanical equipment conservation, and closing off warmer portions of the building. Council Member Johnson spoke in defense of the City Staff, which he feels is the strongest staff the City has ever had. Council Member Clay reported on an EOC tour of facilities he had attended which included the Prado Day Center and the Homeless Shelter on Orcutt Road. 1. Agenda Review—Council to review agenda layout and Council meeting procedures. The Council may take action to amend the Council agenda format and meeting procedures. City Manager Wade McKinney gave the staff report and answered questions of Council. CC 05/22/01 004 Page 3 PUBLIC COMMENT Ann Ketcherside, stated her concern with the Council's consideration of limiting public comment at Council meetings. Joan O'Keefe, 9985 Old Morro Road East, stated she would like to see more information in the Committee Reports section of the agenda. She would like to see all public speakers treated the same regarding time limits, and would like agendas to be available to the public sooner so there is time to request staff reports, etc. prior to the meeting. Regarding repetition, Mrs. O'Keefe feels that each person has the right to state their position regardless of the repetitive nature of their comments. On the Committee Reports, she would like to see more information and reports to be more detailed. John McGoff, 9192 Maple St., feels speakers should be given an opportunity to rebut remarks made on their comments after the Public Comment session is closed. He supports a five-minute limit for public speakers and is in favor of moving the Consent Calendar. He feels it is important to continue presentation of staff reports. Richard Hill, 8400 San Gabriel Road, stated the public is not informed about Council meetings and the issues the Council addresses. Mayor Arrambide closed Public Comment. Mayor Arrambide stated that he believes the essence of good government is an involved and informed citizenry. Mayor Pro-Tem Scalise asked about consistency in posting the agenda on the City's website and requests if any for staff reports via email. City Clerk Marcia Torgerson replied that the agenda is generally posted to the website on Wednesday or Thursday and that occasionally there are requests for staff reports via email. Mayor Pro-Tem Scalise addressed Mrs. O'Keefe's question regarding Committee Reports, and stated that some of the committees only meet quarterly so there would be many Council meetings where a report would not be available. She would like to see those committees that meet less frequently highlighted in some way so the public would be informed regarding availability of reports. She feels it would be appropriate to post some information from committee meetings on the City website. Mayor Arrambide asked if it were possible to allow the public to receive agenda packets in a timelier manner. City Clerk Marcia Torgerson stated that the agenda packets go to the Library on the same day they are placed in Council Members mailboxes. Council Member Johnson stated that the object is to make Council meetings more convenient for the public. Regarding time limits on public speakers, he supports keeping it at five minutes. Additionally, Council Member Johnson indicated that the recommendations as presented came from the City Clerks' state meeting, and no Council Member had any input into that meeting. He does not support moving the Closed Session, however he is in favor of moving the Consent • Calendar to the end of the meeting. Regarding Committee Reports, especially LAFCO, many times there is no information that affects Atascadero and he prefers to not utilize City Council CC 05/22/01 Page 4 005 time to report on issues that affect the south county, etc. He does report on issues that directly affect the community of Atascadero and the north county. Council Member Clay is not in favor of anything that would restrict spontaneity in Public • Comment and does not support use of speaker cards. He is in favor of the five-minute time limit with a three-minute follow-up afterwards. Regarding closed sessions, he prefers them to be early so that important items can be dealt with before Council Members are tired from a long session. Council Member Clay stated that meeting tapes should be kept for at least five years. He does not feel it is important to move the Consent Calendar. Staff reports are read for the public and he feels it is important that this continue. Mayor Pro-Tem Scalise strongly supports keeping five minutes for public comments, placing the Consent Agenda at the end, and Closed Sessions scheduled before the meeting. Council Member Luna thanked several of the public speakers for reminding the Council that public understanding is key to successful meetings and feels that Council Members must communicate better with the public. He agrees with Mrs. O'Keefe that there should be more information given in the Committee Reports. He feels there is no problem with the Consent Calendar or the lateness of the meetings. Mayor Arrambide stated that he has received criticism regarding the lateness of some Council meetings. On the Consent Calendar issue, he feels it is appropriate for it to be at the end of the meeting. Regarding pulling items from the Consent Calendar for discussion, though he feels it is appropriate for the public to address the Council and request that an item be pulled, he prefers that the power to pull an item rest solely with the Council. He is not in favor of reading prepared statements into the minutes when the author or his representative is not present. On Committee . Reports, timing conflicts sometime result in no reports available for one or two Council meetings. He questioned the necessity of the Individual Determination portion of the agenda. On roll call versus voice vote, Mayor Arrambide feels that the record should show who supports or opposes individual issues. If a voice vote were used, he would like to see it recapped for the record. He does not feel it is necessary to reduce public comments from five minutes, however he would like speakers to be considerate of others in the room who may not be able to stay to a late meeting. Council Member Luna indicated that the Council has, by a vote, reduced public speaking time in the past from five to three minutes. The Chairman also has the option to place items pulled from the Consent Calendar by either a Council Member or a member of the public anywhere in the agenda with the consent of the Council. PUBLIC COMMENT John McGoff, requested clarification on whether the public could pull an item from the Consent Calendar. Joan O'Keefe, stated that she does not expect a Committee Report on everything happening in the County, but only information that would affect either the north county or Atascadero. Mayor Arrambide closed Public Comment. CC 05/22/01 Page 5 006 Mayor Arrambide summarized the issues as follows: 1. The Consent Calendar would not be changed but would allow the discretion of the Chair. 2. Prepared Statements will continue to be read into the record by the City Clerk. There was Council consensus to accept these items. A. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. City Council Minutes—May 8. 2001 ■ City Clerk recommendation: Council approve the City Council minutes of May 8, 2001. [City Clerk] 2. City Treasurer's Report—March 2001 ■ City Treasurer recommendation: Council approve the City Treasurer's report for the month of March 2001 [Cit}' Treasurer] 3. Accounts Payable and Payroll—April 2001 ■ Fiscal Impact: $859,672-61 ■ Staff recommendation: Council approve accounts payable and payroll for April 2001. [Administrative Services] 4. Weed Abatement—Awardinc, of Contractor Bid ■ Fiscal Impact: None ■ Staff recommendation: Council award the Weed Abatement Contract to Jack R. Bridwell. [Fire] 5. Stand-By Generator—Authorization to Purchase • ■ Fiscal Impact.- $17,500 of CDBG fimds ■ Staff recommendation: Council authorize the emergency purchase of one stand-by generator [Fire] 6. Cuesta Grade Transportation Demand Management Program—Amendment to Agreement ■ Fiscal Impact: None ■ Staff recommendation: Council approve the proposed amendment to the Cuesta Grade Transportation Demand Management Program Cooperative Agreement. [Public Works] 7. Acceptance of Final Parcel Map 2000-0012 (AT 00-287) — 8055 Coromar Ave. — (Gearhart/ Wilson Land Surveys) ■ Fiscal Impact: None ■ Staff recommendation: Council: L Accept Final Parcel Map 2000-0012 (AT 00-287); and 2. Reject without prejudice, the public utility easement (P.U.E.) shown on Final Parcel Map 2000-0012. [Community Development] CC 05/22/01 ®®rJ Page 6 / 8. Acceptance of Final Parcel Map 2000-0004 (AT 00-123) — 7900 Santa Ynez — (Peysar / Wilson Land Surveys) ■ Fiscal Impact: None ■ Staff recommendation: Council: • 1. Accept Final Parcel Map 2000-0004 (AT 00-123); and 2. Reject without prejudice, the public utility easement (P.U.E.) shown on Final Parcel Map 2000-0004. [Community Development] 9. Purchase of LCD Projector—for City Administration Building Rotunda Room ■ Fiscal Impact: $8,664.00 ■ Staff recommendation: Council authorize the City Manager to purchase an InFocus LB930 projector from Projector People for the City Administration Building Rotunda Room. [City Manager] 10. Amendment to the Contract between the City of Atascadero and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) ■ Fiscallmpact: None ■ Staff recommendation: Council adopt, on second reading by title only, the draft Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement to the contract between the City Council of the City of Atascadero and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees'Retirement System. [City Manager] 11. Parking & Business Improvement Area Assessment ■ Fiscal Impact: The City receives approximately SIO,000 in revenue from the Parking & Business Improvement Area Assessment ■ Staff recommendation Council adopt the draft Resolution of Intention, declaring intent to levy annual Downtown Parking & Business Irnprovement Area assessment and set a public hearing on June 12, 2001. [City Manager] John McGoff requested Items 4A-3, 5, 9, & 11 be pulled from the Consent Calendar. Item #A-3: Mr. McGoff asked for clarification of a line item. Item 9A-5: Mr. McGoff asked for clarification as to how this purchase was classified an emergency purchase. Item 4A-9 — Mr. McGoff asked about the purchase of an LCD projector for the Rotunda Room and its exemption from the City's formal bidding process. Item #A-11 —Mr. McGoff stated he does not feel staff is following the Streets & Highway Code 36533 when preparing the annual report listed in the staff report. MOTION: By Council Member Johnson and seconded by Council Member Clay to approve Consent Calendar Items number#A-1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 10. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. MOTION: By Council Member Clay and seconded by Council Member Luna to • approve Consent Calendar Item #A-3. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. CC 05/22/01 008 Page 7 MOTION: By Council Member Johnson and seconded by Council Member Clay to approve Consent Calendar Item #A-5. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. MOTION: By Mayor Pro-Tem Scalise and seconded by Council Member • Johnson to approve Consent Calendar Item #A-9. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. By consensus of the Council Item #A-11 will be continued to the next meeting of the City Council. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS: 1. Award of Transit Services Agreement ■ Fiscal Impact: 5=119,568.00 will be paid with TDA funds. ■ Staff recommendation: Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate a contract with Laidlaw Transit Services to provide transit drivers to the City [Public YVorks] Public Works Director Steve Kahn gave the staff report and answered questions of Council. PUBLIC COMMENT Jan Almquist, Manager of Atascadero Transit (Laidlaw) answered questions of Council MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Council Member Johnson • to authorize the City Manager to negotiate a contract with Laidlaw Transit Services to provide transit drivers to the City. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. D. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Mayor Arrambide Water Committees: They met last Friday and are currently forming critical paths for each of the municipalities and authorities in the area and will overlay these paths to determine what resources are available. Mayor Pro Tem Scalise Economic Opportunity Commission (EOC): They met last Thursday and are working on finding a permanent home. They have a project undergoing the architectural review process that should be in front of the San Luis Obispo City Council in late June to create a link with the proposed Albertson's project on Broad Street. CC 05/22/01 Page 8 009 Council Member Luna Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA): The City has negotiated with IWMA for two pickup days, one in September and the other in the Spring. These will be free pickup days with • four pickup locations. Atascadero State Hospital: Attended a public meeting that covered topics such as employment at the Hospital, information on the S.V.P. program, etc. There will be another meeting in the future and the public is encouraged to attend. Council Member Johnson Economic Vitality Corporation, Board of Directors (EVC): David Spar announced his resignation; he will be taking a job with the EDC in Fresno. A transition committee has been appointed and Wade McKinney has agreed to serve as the Chairman of the City Manager's Group. There is a recommendation before the Board for an interim director. The California Economic Development Group is coming to the area for a Board meeting in June and they will be meeting with the EVC. Local Agency Formation Commissions (LAFCO): There was a request from a Paso Robles property owner to bring in the sphere of influence, which was turned down without prejudice. This request will be looked at again when all work on the sphere of influence project is complete. The State of California would like LAFCO to be independent, and it has been determined that they will be independent of the County and use their own staff. Council Member Clay • Cit / Schools Committee: There was a discussion regarding closing the road at the Junior High School, and the City Manager requested a traffic study if this issue is to be pursued. The schools are making positive steps toward resolving the truancy issue. E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION: City Council Mayor Arrambide discussed utilizing a"red file" system for information the Council would need to see prior to a meeting. F. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Arrambide adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m. to a special meeting on May 29, 2001 at 6:30 p.m., followed by a joint General Plan Study Session with the Planning Commission scheduled for May 29, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY: Marcia McClure Torgerson, City Clerk ATTACHMENTS: Attachment#A - Request by Maxine C. Hill CC 05/22/01 010 Page 9 Attachment: A Atascadero City Council /� y 2, 2001 ! 0,1, y C © , C , �y 0.J i�'1 ax e C j HI eA,r ct r (� h c�� r f h� ��f""'Z E V b Y'Y�. c� � � ►'� �o r �h-c�,�f'c v r A C + h e ` o cd i's e/©s u r e, o-f t; �^ �c'ticn' Gc/ S"�; t'�•=Z Y\CLV" aV.�j G ham , CL ( �G " In -k C U ►'ti. p I CA c 44f ry � r a7 ac/ 0 0 a GU- !e- I Rj A fi as ca.�� Y-0 c, S U i.i 3" 0 'r 1`2-c- Y t l4 t. 1 -fO p j C k c-L P 4 PR Y- , a3 0 (f D aLx 1 h C c �� J 3goo Suv Alas env-& CQ, Oil ITEM NUMBER: A-2 DATE: 06/12/2001 DRAFT MINUTES 191i q '9 19799 ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MEETING SPECIAL MEETING - PUBLIC HEARING TUESDAY, MAY 299 2001 SPECIAL MEETING, 6:30 P.M.: Mayor Arrambide called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: • Present: Council Members Clay, Johnson, Luna, Scalise and Mayor Arrambide Absent: None Others Present: Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary Staff Present: City Manager Wade McKinney, Acting Fire Chief Kurt Stone APPROVAL OF AGENDA: MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Scalise to approve the agenda. Motion passed 5:0 by a voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Weed Abatement—Hearing of Objections • Fiscal Impact: None • Staff recommendation: Council hear objections and authorize the Acting • Fire Chief to proceed and perform the work of abatement. [Fire] CC 05/29/01 Pagel - 0 1�: ITEM NUMBER: A-2 DATE: 06/12/2001 Acting Fire Chief Kurt. Stone provided the staff report and answered questions of the Council. • PUBLIC COMMENT John McGoff, 9192 Maple Street, asked about the Grand Jury action on property liens for weed abatement. City Manager Wade McKinney responded that the City has increased notice time and narrowed the time window between property being placed on the tax roles and sale of the property. Mayor Arrambide closed the Public Comment period. MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Scalise to authorize the Acting Fire Chief to proceed and perform the work of abatement. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Arrambide adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m. to the Joint City Council /Planning Commission General Plan Study Session scheduled at 7:00 p.m. • MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY: Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary • CC 05/29/01 t Page 2 013 _ ITEM NUMBER: A-3 DATE: 06/12/2001 ilial c iaie DRAFT MINUTES City Council / Planning Commission Joint Meeting GENERAL PLAN STUDY SESSION TUESDAY, MAY 29, 2001 GENERAL PLAN STUDY SESSION, 7:00 P.M.: Mayor Arrambide called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and Chairman Eddings led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: • Present: Council Members Clay, Johnson, Luna, Scalise and Mayor Arrambide. Planning Commissioners Blaser, Fonzi, Kelley, Norton, Jeanes and Chairman Eddings Absent: Commissioner Bentz Others Present: Recording Secretary Grace Pucci, Consultant Paul Crawford Staff Present: City Manager Wade McKinney, Acting Fire Chief Kurt Stone, Police Lt. John Couch, Community Development Director Lori Parcells, Public Works Director Steve Kahn, Principal Planner Warren Frace, Assistant Planner Phil Dunsmore, Associate Planner Jamie Kirk and City Attorney Roy Hanley. Chairman Eddings called the Planning Commission to order. INTRODUCTION: Joint CC/PC 05/29/01 Pagel 014 ITEM NUMBER: A-3 DATE: 06/12/2001 1. General Plan Session • Presentation • • City Council/Planning Commission Questions • Public Comment • City Council/Planning Commission Discussion City Manager Wade McKinney welcomed those present to the Study Session, introduced City Staff and gave a brief history of the General Plan process to date and what he hoped this session would accomplish. Principal Planner Warren Frace gave the General Plan presentation and answered questions of the Council and Commission. The Plan as presented has been refined from the original three General Plan Alternatives as a result of community input through meetings, workshops and surveys. Planning Commissioner Bentz arrived at 7:18 p.m. Mayor Arrambide called a recess at 8:00 p.m. Mayor Arrambide called the meeting back to order at 8:15 p.m. Discussion of the General Plan was divided into three sections: The North End, Central Core, and,South End. Questions of the Council and Commission were answered then public comment was taken. • Several written statements were given to the Recording Secretary to be included in the Minutes. They are listed at the.end of these minutes and attached. NORTH END PUBLIC COMMENT The following is a summary of the comments made by members of the public: • Regarding the ,Mackey Property, concern was expressed regarding the density transfer and its impact on water issues,development of wells, etc. • Regarding the San Benito School area, many property owners in the area have large lots that they wish to split and questioned why this area was not considered for potential lot splits. • On the issue of granny units or guest homes, concern was raised on how this would help with affordable housing as these units could not be purchased. i • Joint CC/PC 05/29/01 Page 2 015 ITEM NUMBER: A-3 DATE: 06/12/2001 • Would the area outlined as the Urban Services Line be an assessment district for the • homeowners or would the City assume the cost of sewer and roads. • Will there be consideration in the Multifamily/Industrial zone for open space for the children in that area? • It is important to maintain the undeveloped look of Atascadero. • Does the current sewer plant have the capacity to accommodate any new development that results from the proposed General Plan changes within the Urban Services Line? • This plan should promote the growth of clean, light industry. • The proposed changes should be driven by realistic growth expectations, not by developmental pressures. • Will the proposed build out solve the City's current funding difficulties or add to them? • The proposed General Plan should be in place for a long period of time and not subject to continual changes. • • Is this proposal in conformance with the original "Concentric Ring" theory of Atascadero where the density radiates out from the center? • What will be done with this plan that could not be done with the previous one? • Traffic Way property owners have concerns regarding changing lot sizes that do not ZD appear to be addressed with this proposal. • Support was expressed for 1 `/2 acre minimum property size in the North East area. • Regarding the move of North County Christian School, will there be adequate sewage disposal in the new site? • Will the 37 land use amendments currently waiting for action as a result of the moratorium be set aside for later consideration? • Second units are not the answer to solving the affordable housing issue. Mayor Arrambide closed the Public Comment period Joint CC/PC 05/29/01 Page 3 016 ITEM NUMBER: A-3 DATE: 06/12/2001 CENTRAL CORE PUBLIC COMMENT • The area of Atascadero Avenue behind the Library should be left as it is. • Concern was expressed regarding the impact on residential areas that are within the proposed industrial/multifamily use designations on Traffic Way and Bajada. • Support was expressed for design standards on the Morro Road corridor. • The percentage of non-conforming lots in the City must be lowered. It was suggested that the zoning be changed to bring the lots into conformance. • Concern was raised for the consolidation of zoning at the El Camino Real/Curbaril intersection. • It was suggested that language be added regarding the impacts to the environment for non-conforming lots. • Parking standards for the downtown should be addressed in the General Plan Update. • Morro Road traffic was a concern and the question was raised if there would be some future road improvement for the area. • There was interest in knowingthe criteria to be utilized for addressing lot size • g recommendations for non-conforming lots. • Concern was expressed regarding the source of funding for projected infrastructure improvements. • There is a need for senior and work force housing. It was felt that the downtown would be an excellent location for both these needs. • Regarding second units, it was suggested that they be required to locate as close as possible to the main house so that it would look like one unit. • Granny units should be treated as rental units. Mayor Arrambide closed Public Comment. Joint CC/PC 05/29/01 Page 4 017 ITEM NUMBER: A-3 DATE: 06/12/2001 SOUTH END • PUBLIC COMMENT • Smaller lots should be concentrated in the center of town and discouraged in the north and south ends. • Questions were raised concerning guesthouses and the increased restrictions placed on them with the proposed General Plan. City Attorney Roy Hanley stated that low-income housing, including guest houses/granny units, are a function of State law, and if the City does not address the issue, the State will handle it for them. State law requires that there be at least one area within single-family residential zoning where guest houses/granny units are legal. • It was determined that second units are permitted in size to be 50% of the main unit. It was felt that depending on the size of the main unit, this was tantamount to subdividing a property. • Concern was expressed for the sewer system and if this proposed plan change would overload it. • It was suggested that lighting standards should be considered for areas that are • currently rural but may have a higher density or commercial usage nearby in the future. • The issue was raised regarding the increased needs for electricity, schools, roads, teachers, etc. under the proposed plan. • Apartments were encouraged as a solution for affordable housing. Mayor Arrambide closed the Public Comment period. POLICY OPTIONS URBAN SERVICES LINE Council Member Luna stated, in regard to the Urban Services Line, that sewer issues are critical and priority for approval should go to industrial and commercial property, which increases the tax base. AFFORDABLE HOUSING Commissioner Jeanes commended staff on their presentation and posed the question that • if the City bypasses the affordable housing requirement, leaving things as they currently are, and the City is then fined or denied funding, where is that money to come from and Joint CC/PC 05/29/01 Page 5 018 ITEM NUMBER: A-3 DATE: 06/12/2001 how will it effect the future of Atascadero. Regarding the issues raised by the public concerning the core/spoke theory of smaller properties in the center of town radiating out • to larger properties at each end, Commissioner Jeanes stated that the downtown master plan would address many of these concerns. Commissioner Kelley indicated that ownership of affordable housing is not currently feasible in Atascadero. He feels the City's efforts should be directed toward multiple family housing, and using units instead of bedrooms is a step in the right direction. Council Member Clay would like to see the standards for bonus units changed to encourage two-bedroom units. He feels that correcting inconsistencies throughout the City and bringing those areas into conformance will benefit everyone. Council Member Luna expressed concern for the schools and feels there needs to be cooperation with the school district to set aside sites for a junior or senior high school. Chairman Eddings felt that the key to affordable housing would be density. He stated that 16 units as opposed to 16 bedrooms is still too low and does not feel a density bonus should be substituted for improved density. He requested that staff come back with more information regarding density and some ideas about what others are doing about this issue and what density looks like on the lots. Inclusionary zoning was also suggested as an option. Chairman Eddings indicated that he did not agree with allowing a second unit on smaller parcels and suggested that wherever a guesthouse is allowed a second house would be allowed. Council Member Luna suggested a pilot program in which an area be carefully selected to study guesthouses and their impact and declare a moratorium on the rest of the city. Council Member Johnson stated that the issue of transportation as it relates to affordable housing must be considered. Commissioner Fonzi spoke about the concept of rental units being integrated into single- family neighborhoods. She expressed concern with a pilot program and the timelines involved. Commissioner Norton requested that information be brought back regarding setbacks, parking and lot size in relation to second units. Council Member Clay would like to see a pilot area for second units on an acre or more. Council Member Scalise requested that staff address the issue of parking in mixed-use areas. Chairman Eddings suggested allowing a higher density bonus for senior rentals. There was consensus among the Council and Commission that staff would bring back additional information on affordable housing options and second units. • Joint CCIPC 05/29/01 Page 6 ITEM NUMBER: A-3 DATE: 06/12/2001 Commissioner Jeanes suggested that the Smart Growth Principles be posted at each of • these meetings. Council Member Clay expressed confusion regarding residential zoning designations and requested clearer descriptions on the maps including acreage designations. EXPANSION OF PD-7 DISTRICT Mayor Arrambide felt there was consensus that the PD-7 District should be expanded as opposed to doubling up the high-density multi-family areas. Chairman Eddings would like to see PD-7 districts restricted and not be allowed in the high-density multi-family areas. Commissioner Bentz felt the recommendations are an additional tool to be used in certain instances with certain guidelines attached to them and he supports this concept. Council Member Johnson stated that if the City wants apartments, they must insure that they are affordable to build. He would like to see a number brought back that the building community would agree is conducive to building apartments. UNINCORPORATED AREAS PUBLIC COMMENT • John Knight, Planner, discussed the Eagle Ranch Project and encouraged the City to annex this area. Mayor Arrambide closed Public Comment. There was discussion regarding proposed annexations as presented in the General Plan and consensus was reached to pursue annexation of areas A and D and leave B, C and E in the County. CREEK SETBACKS Council Member Clay supported the idea that on larger lots further out, the set back would be greater. Consensus was reached that staff would look at the riparian mapping and flexible standards for creek setbacks. SERVICE COMMERCIAL Principal Planner Frace indicated that the concern was for Service Commercial areas on the east side of El Camino Real that back up to single-family areas. The idea was to change this area to general commercial where mixed-use residential might be allowed. • Council Members and Commissioners agreed with this approach. Joint CC/PC 05/29/01 Page 7 020 ITEM NUMBER: A-3 DATE: 06/12/2001 LOT SIZE INCONSISTENCIES PUBLIC COMMENT • It was felt that reduction of lot size was a good option, however, performance standards must be increased in these areas. • The issue of accessibility to lots, road size, etc. must be considered. • Frustration was expressed regarding inconsistent standards and too many non- conforming lots. Mayor Arrambide closed Public Comment. Council Member Clay indicated that the percentage of non-conforming lots is high and he would like to see the issue brought back specifically addressing how many additional lots could be created if zoning was changed. Principal Planner Frace requested direction on how large a solution was needed and what specifically the Council and Commission determine to be a"fix." Commissioner Jeanes suggested staff bring back numbers on how many lots could be split assuming all lots were brought into conformance by downsizing. MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Council Member Clay to go beyond 11:00 p.m. Motion passed 9:3 by a voice vote. (Arrambide, Luna and Scalise opposed) A discussion ensued regarding what size lots would be downsized. City Manager McKinney stated that staff would bring back several alternatives on how to handle the non-conforming lot issue. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Arrambide thanked staff on the superlative job they had done on the General Plan Update and adjourned the City Council meeting at 11:09 p.m: to the next regularly scheduled meeting on June 12, 2001. Chairman Eddings complimented the staff, and particularly Principal Planner Frace on a first class presentation and adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 11:09 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting on June 5, 2001. MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary • Joint CC/PC 05/29/01 Page 8 021 ITEM NUMBER: A-3 DATE: 06/12/2001 • ATTACHMENTS: #A - Prepared statement, Elnora B. Garcia, dated May 29, 2001 #B - Prepared statement, Evelyn Rios, dated May 29, 2001 #C - Prepared statement, Polly Mintling, Exec. Dir. SLOCO Access, dated May 29, 2001 #D - Prepared statement, Raymond Jansen, dated May 29, 2001 #E - Prepared statement, Rosemarie Handy, dated May 29, 2001 #F - Prepared statement, Mike Wasley, dated May 29, 2001 #G - Prepared statement, Robert & Beverly Cardillo, dated May 29, 2001 #H -Neighborhood comment list, dated May 28, 2001 #I - Prepared statement, John McNeil, dated May 29, 2001 (submitted May 30, 200 1) #J - Prepared statement, Dorothy McNeil, dated May 29, 2001 (submitted May 30, 2001) Joint CC/PC 05/29/01 Page 9 022 Attachment: A Atascadero City Council Pagel of May 29, 2001 Marcia Torgerson From: Elnora B Garcia [elliegarcia@earthlink.net] —� ` rn • Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2001 2:27 PM To: Torgerson, Marcia I would like my opinion in the minutes. I want the current General Plan to stay in force or let the residents vote for any changes. Enforce the General Plan as it is a good one. Elnora B. Garcia 1700 San Ramon Road Atascadero CA 93422 466-5002 • 023 6/4/2001 05/'39/'3001 03:52 9054611934 J&E RIOS PAGE 01 Attachment: B Atascadero City Council May 29, 2001 Evelyn Rios Jane Rios 5700 Maya Lane Atascadero, Ca. 93422 City Clerk Marcia Torgeson 6500 Palma Atascadero, Ca. 93422 May 29, 2001 Att: Planning Commission Re: Speak Up! Who' s in Charge Here? Out of an estimated 25, 000 people in Atascadero, what percentage voted? How many of those who voted, voted for the same old bunch already in office? How many people in Atascadero realize that there are members of our city • council who stand to gain when the developers take over? For that matter, are any of us REALLY informed as to what our ciy leaders are doing? Is this city "for the people, by the people or are we all shiip led around by greedy develo"Vdressed in city council clothing. It is a sad fact that' the people making the rules are not necessarily listening to the people. Perhaps it is because 1 . the people are not voting/speaking out? 2 . not informed? 3 . don 't care? 4 . care, but don ' t have time to get in- volved. Most of our politicians today are put in office by a minority of people . . If developers, . special interests, zeal estate entre--- peneurs have their way, we will cover our land with roads, houses, apartments, businesses and parking lots at the expense of our air, water and quality of life. Our land can only support so much "growth" . . When asked of a real estate developer recently, "What happens when there is no more room, water, money?" the response was "I can always do this somewhere else. " All of this for the almighty dollar. We can always make more money, but nature cannot make more air, water, and-land. We need the latter to survive. Who is in charge in Atascadero? If it is the "greedy" , shame on us for not voting for people with priorities for nature . Shame on us for not fighting back against the developessand special interests . Is Atascadero a city where only money talks? Maybe we should leave tha Carlton Hotel as it is; and call it the CARLESEUM, Atascadero' s answer to tourism. Who needs Rome and the Coliseum ? We are being fed to the lions anyway. 024 V01 -41 V1 ILZ 1J.04 r'IA 1VVJJ4V1 4LJ 1.Ltil1, _ �lUUZ Attachment: C C1 Atascadero City Council •`. May 29, 2001 SLOCO • ACCESS May 29, 2001 RE: affordable and accessible housing for people W Lth disabilities To Members of the Atascadero City Council & Planning Commission: During your discussions to update the Housing Element of Atascadero's General Plan,SLOCO Access asks that you address the critical need for accessible and affordable housing for people with disabilities. Lack of such housing in this county is the number one probl--m of people with disabilities requesting services from SLOCO Acces:, and our partner agency, Independent Living Resource Center. The numbers are staggering: 1,900 applicants are currently on the SLO County Housing Authority waiting list—more than 100 of them have a family member with a disability. There are also the individuals with disabilities—both locals and those wishing to relocate here—who don't require financial-help, but needaccessible houses arid apartments. Accessible housing can include a ramped or level entry, wide exterior and interior doorways, and at least one bathroom thrnt can accommodate a wheelchair and seated bathing, plus-adequate blue space parking. Be forewarned, the demand for accessibility in both the public and private sectors will continue to grow as our population ages. Let Atascadero set the standard for creating an inclusive and.accessible community now and in years to come. Ve cerely Yours, SLOCO Access, Inc PO Box 4834 San Luis Obispo California 93403 Poll Min Executive ' ector 805-543-3-627 605-549-7424 TTY openinadoors7 23494of.cpm 025 Attachment: D Atascadero City Council May 29, 2001 Statement for City Council Record of May 29 , 2001 • My name is Raymond K. Jansen, of 6655 Country Club Dr, I take this opportunity to commend the individuals who contribued to the June 2001 issue of the Atascadero Homeowners Newsletter. It becomes very clear that pursuing a high density growth pattern is going to create future problems for the City that -emi4 bonded indebtedness will be the only means of payment. Those problems are: An overloaded sewer capacity Additional road maintenance costs Expanded fire protection Overstretched Police Services Additional Water resources Over crowed schools . Any concerned citizen who has not seen this Newsletter should ac- quire a copy by joining the Atascadero Homeowners Association. • The gradual growth pattern, provided in the present General Plan, is certainly more manageable than a run-away growth pattern which willY3ppen if this full General Plate rewrite is pursued. I personally see little evide ice that the, �e,� �n (�tsrO f the citizens , which were repeatedly expressed at the er-5 meetings are being taken seriously. Thank you. 026 Attachment: E Atascadero City Council May 29, 2001 May 29 , 2001 Honorable Council Members and Commissioners : It concerns me that we are already at or over capacity for many essentials for Atascadero . 1 . In this fire hazard part of California, we do not have at this time adequate protection for fighting fires according to standards of the National Fire Protection Association. 2 . Police protection is verg thin. 3 . Traffic is unbearable when schools let out and during lunch hour . Not to mention the potholes which are getting worse on neighborhood streets . 4 . The sewage facility is overloaded during wet weather. Many residences , including mine, are not on the sewer line. S . The water company is issuing alarming statements about running out of water. We are due for a drought in the near future . What then? 6 . Schools are overcrowded- If we increase the density by even ten percent, all of the existing residents will have to pay considerably higher taxes in order to expand the above mentioned facilities . I am not willing to pay higher taxes . Rosemarie Handy 8240 Larga Avenue Atascadero, CA 93422 027 Attachment: F Atascadero City Council May 29, 2001 TO: Atascadero City Council And Planning Commission FROM: Mike Wasley 3060 & 3000 Traffic Way DATE: 05/29/01 SUBJECT: Zone change for San Benito School area As many of you know, Myself and other property owners along traffic way have been involved in the frustrating challenge of having our area's zone changed from "single family suburban" to %2 acre minimum. We began this process over a year ago. We have watched property be developed within the same neighborhood such as the Lakes, Shores project, Kaiser property and nearly the Macky project be approved and developed, While we have . been ignored or put off from one event to the other. We eventually were included in this "General Plan update". We have attended the meetings which were also frustrating and allowed to be dominated by people who were disruptive and busy providing people who don't know better, false and misleading info. Some of you witnessed this but did nothing even when this information was taken to the media and you, me and others were threatened with a baseless law suit. This neighborhood is zoned "single family suburban" 21/2 acre minimum. As is the case with many area's in this city very few parcels meet this zoning including mine. The majority of the people who signed the oppositions petition don't own property which meet this requirement. My property is surrounded by lots not meeting this requirement. When you allowed the construction of the other mentioned developments, San Benito school and the planned JR. high school you yourself took away the rural feel of this area. I don't consider one city block,"rural". 028 This area along traffic way offers the you ability to reach many of the stated goals in this update. Many of the people supporting the change don't wish to do anything with there property today but would like that option in the • future if they choose. This change also offers the ability to get a much needed sewer system to the school and pending school, traffic control and a much safer area for our children to pass through. Not to mention a prime area for moderate growth. %2 acre lots for nice homes, not apartments or commercial buildings. If V2 acre lots are not acceptable why can't a compromise of some sort be reached?. 3/4 acre?. Perhaps a split of the block between Chico and San Benito rd's. This would allow the created flow of projects to reach the San Benito school, revise a neighborhood in need of it and a safer area for the children. As is the case in any issue, some people support change some don't. Some people resort to attacks in the papers and so on. All of us have an opinion and aright to share it without the fear of retaliation. NO ONE voice should ever be louder than another. Please consider all the options before making these decisions. Thank you, Mike Wasley 029 FROM CARDILLO PHONE NO. 4610207 Mau. 29 2001 02:12PM P1 C Attachment: G Atascadero City Council May 29, 2001 anl'Eewe c r ,r. elell r, 0 One of the main reasons we purchased our home ten years ago, was for the peace and quiet that the area offered. if we wanted another Los Angelcs, be it Van Nuys, Calabasas,or Thousand Oaks we would have stayed there. We also do not want a few people determining our destiny. Who do they Ehink they are to change a general plan, when we purchased our home according to the plans in the general plan. llau oonna!txpeet"apple!a he happy with s,.:L h„;.iia Wl..,,,,�tl,cy ityiuP,iv lrlc wills tlil,dcc[siva. We support the land use element as it was. We feel you should have listened to the homeowners at those meetings. Changing,the zoning of the arca to high density is a bad idea. The zoning contained in the current general plan is the zoning that should be maintained. Sincerely, Robert and Beverly Cardillo 030 Attachment: H Atascadero City Council May 29, 2001 Neighborhood comment on the Atascadero General Plan Rewrite: • We, the undersigned reject the Atascadero City Councils proposed land use rewrites. Three alternatives have been proposed and each is unacceptable. They convert land that could be used for revenue enhancing commercial uses to high density housing in too many areas where such-housing would be detrimental to the neighborhoods. This high density infill will not only create crowded, unappealing neighborhoods, but will create an unrealistic draw on water, sewers, streets, and all other services required for public safety. The second residence overlay only doubles these problems and crowds too many homes into neighborhoods with narrow winding roads. We prefer that the existing lard use plan be kept as is and that housing development be considered on a case by case basis using smart growth principles. _ Name Address Phone Z-11j�� 1<_�_ • 031 Attachment: I �✓ r Atascadero City Council May 29, 2001 n John W. McNeil 6765 Sierra Vista Atascadero , CA y3422 May 29, 2001 City Council Atascadero , C � ionorable Council:nembers : The rationale for t'_Ze pro:,osed rewrite of o�2r Atascadero -eneral Plan to remove "inconsistencies" is so obviously a subterfuge for massive increases in density throughout Atascadero , it is diffic.1 It to take it seriously. But then trey paid outside consultants thou- sands of dollars to persuade us drastic increases in density somehow not destroy t:e charming rural character we have always enoyed, and want to continue to enjoy . Are you convinced? :Density and rural character are two incompatibles . It is not difficult 'o perceive the motivation behind t. e rewrite-- -D. Land developers love density . It is more profitable . Under our e;tistin -eneral plan we '-,)-ave room for amnle growth until 2020. We still '-,,ave our rural character. Let's keep it that way espectf,.;_lly sub-mitted , 032 Attachment: J Atascadero City Council May 29, 2001 May 29, 2001 Honorable Mayor, Council and Commissioners :. • No matter what number or name is given to the new proposal being unveiled tonight , t-ae members of t.e community have little expecta- tion th:.t our concerns will be heeded. - ie have not been fooled by your use of the word "update" and your cl r, that this "update is required by law. It is not . Tor do ,e buy your excuse that inconsistencies in the current General Plan caased you to spend hundreds of thousands of our tax dollars to Aire consultants to correct them when we know our own staff could easily have done so. .'ie also -Ino�a only the -lousing 'Element was due for review, but all your -Drolosals have focused singlemindedly on the Land Use Element to promote massive hish density all over to,m, . Of`ering "choices" , all of them unwanted, unnecessary and un- princi- led, will not seduce us or convince us that our current General Plan is inadequate . It is hi -hly adeauate , providing for a 31 ,150 buildout figure with 1, to 20 years to reach teat fi`ure . If -.1e don' t change the to 1 b: -Lance on the n_-ese t council, •1e probably have 15 ;ears -eye 4 .lave never turned do'•,1n anv dee O0'ers reCuest to cnonn, lots of ten; size to little 74Leces to enhance „he ;Aevelo;.;er ' s profl"s. I a;;ree wi`n one reSident who as"s them. is not:ain 111ron=; 1i�7 � our rr :ser_t plan--it ' s tale lac-,c of enforcement of it'J hat is Aron> . As a result of a 2 year .moratorium on General .`la:z r�mendentS� e­ahea._,s are breathlessly ';daitl.n- to ,ret their tirozosals written into the new Plan. i^us they will c_e spared the time , Phoney and o_ -so-un7leasant -I-ocess of _raving to listen to nein` borhOod com-Dlai_�ts during 2 _aearings . 'I,eSP. Single-.:�i 1uSd money See' erS trot;' their 4 current col ncilme^ b.ers -..%,ill dive them w:lat they want so tJ`,y s Oaid they .lave_ t0 tjL_.mp t'_1- :: 1 _lOOpS or pay nOney to t'_e ci ,y coffer? Tust pelt the zoni iii; they seek into the. Re:,arite . Also be sure to arrange for Inassive residential building; , 2 houses Per lot , apart:nents doubled from lS to 32 units and spread ' em all over town. No buildout figures given. That might scare people. Since we '_snow that study after study proves residential building does not rut money into tae city treasury, _ve can easily guess %. at the motive is for promoting=, sucli massive density increase . ` our who have the reins of government in your hands , can call your proposals anyt17ing you like--maps , diagrams, alternatives 1 to 20. every version of ;; our smoke and mirrors prorosals equals the same outcome : developers and t:leir investor friends will profit . r^ -` Po us .rill shoulder the burden and the cost of too rapid development which ,aill destroy our rural character. 033 '12 � �1 • '',.le Nast lceeo our current general Flan :sitz its allolaable 15 to 20 years moderate grow'Uh. To quote a recent letter to the editor: ::'nen"lorbesila�,azine rates t'-,Ie i0—_ to Ca ler0 area 21st best place in the -wviole country for business and career (out of 20 metro areas rated) based on .jobs alid earned inc--el , our current 'seneral Plan must be doing something i �t r Oo thy F. Vc-eil Oierra 1is �a d. 034 ITEM NUMBER: A-4 DATE: 06/12/2001 r 1918 1979 Atascadero City Council Staff Report— Community Development Department Acceptance of Final Parcel Map 98002 (AT 97-237) 9755 Santa Lucia Road (Hazell / Twin Cities Surveying) RECOMMENDATION: Council: 1. Accept Final Parcel Map 98002 (AT 97-237); and, 2. Reject without prejudice,the public utility easement (P.U.E) shown on Final Parcel Map 98002. • DISCUSSION: Tentative Parcel Map 98002 was approved by the Planning Commission on November 3, 1998. The subdivision approved the division of a 7.84 acre lot into three parcels, 2.60, 2.60 and 2.63 acres respectively(gross area). Pursuant to California Government Code Section 66440 the approving legislative body (City Council) can not deny a final map that is consistent with an approved tentative map. The legislative body is also required to accept, subject to improvement or reject, on behalf of the public, any real property offered for dedication for public use in conformity with the terms of the offer of dedication. A Public Utility Easement is being offered on Final Map 98002 to fulfill a Condition of Approval issued by the City Engineer. The City Engineer recommends the City Council reject without prejudice the public utility easement. Staff has determined that the Final Parcel Map is consistent with the approved Tentative Parcel Map. FISCAL IMPACT: None ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit A: Final Parcel Map 98002 (AT 97-237) 035 ITEM NUMBER: A-4 DATE: 06/12/2001 Exhibit A Final Parcel Map 98002(AT 97-237) 9755 Santa Lucia Road Hazell/Twin Cities Surveying 0111111-1111--, 1 1 Ce6 'M I I 5 G W R eU I 25' tVR N_ 1;%; -125 CQ t' w �` I J �ei'�n i idiin i aq 44m § Ai °b„ 9!1V O �A 7 �'fl ".ty �39t i ha N 11, 8 tiq - 's��$e5' <45 �N W 0? 114 8`nn l�s,_ (✓Y.LYlI[l,YdY WI.W'[[[ - r `'�" 1.111169 P 07) �i3$�u go �m e LL Ga v J M ,Zi3 a $ a �a Q) 04q+ i4 �M/yb/ >iggep" 2Fo Nw� � .ttC �z Q �ppax� Cm"� ti yd��7 Vz� qF�m ai w Hama�'^d m8�0Z'11 zz k z t $�mm�nnnnan`nky;„ m RN Z O $ � `=�4�HH.H 1.111 a �C W OV sa l s!Rki t • 036 ITEM NUMBER: A-5 _ DATE: 06/12/2001 i 141 • ieis 1 q ,'•_� � ie�e Atascadero City Council Staff Report — Fire Department Fire Department Utility Vehicle Authorization to Purchase RECOMMENDATION: Council authorize the purchase of one utility pick-up truck. DISCUSSION: The Fire Department support/utility vehicle fleet is aging; replacement vehicles have not been added since 1991. Currently the department functions with three Chevy Blazer's and no pick-up trucks. About 10 years ago the Fire Department handed down a pick-up to the building . maintenance division. This pick-up was never replaced. The new vehicle the Fire Department is requesting is a four-door truck that will serve in more than one function. First, it can serve as a utility vehicle moving six people at a time and secondly, it can be utilized as a pick-up truck & command vehicle. After all structure and vegetation fires, the department needs to move large amounts of hose & supplies from the scene to Station 1. Many times paid and reserve personnel have volunteered vehicles to move thousands of feet of hose to Station 1 for cleaning. The truck would also be used to tow the SLO County Fire Chief's "Fire Safety House" to public education events. Other equipment this truck would regularly tow, are the trailer-mounted generator at Station 1 and the County Hazardous Materials Response Trailer housed in San Luis Obispo. FISCAL IMPACT: $39,122 for the truck and $4000 for a radio & emergency warning equipment. The funds are budgeted in FY 00/01. ALTERNATIVES: Not purchase the utility truck. iATTACHMENTS: Quote for 2001 Ford F-250 Crew Cab pick-up in accordance with California Bid #2320-000- 0002-6 037 • Drr'a 0 Hyunapi lNc. SUGARU 3801 Florin Road►Sacramento, CA 95623-0421 •(916)391-300+.•e-mail: sales 0son alcrlofd.corn A fASCADF.RO FIRE. ULPAK'I ML:NT ATTN: Lt11.1.WT ITTF QUOU'Cur 2001 Ford F•230 Crew Cab pick-up in arcardamr t wit;t Califeniia Bid""2.12,0-000-000-1-6,vehicle offer;: 4x4 XLT 156 ' W 13. ;.al.POWL•KS'114OKF.TtiRBO ViL.SLL Fivt�1NF. AUTOMATIC I'KANS'NfNc (-)N A1.1.11KICAIN TIRES 1.1\.IT T FD SLIP 1, 1:AR AXVF. 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AND HHEEL 1601, 00 ' 60, Q4: 00 532 CA;�PE1R PACKAGE 12 + SSR OFF-ROA0 PACXAGE s 5 , 00 t , 64F'DELUX ALUMIHUM 'WHEELS t4) t" 56R TRAIL HITCH R£CEIdES 29n. 00 90P 6-WAY po"ER DRIVER'S SEAS ice no 924 PRIVACY GLASS 174. 00 948 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY � ;�hl�� NOT FO AMOULANCE USE ' ^USING THIS VEHICLE TO 'RO[3UCL AN AM Q1-ANCE VOIDS FORM WA RAHTY . Y THI ENSINE IN THIS VEHICLE VIAS pRODUCEC! 9Y A MANUFACTURER . SZ OTHER THAN FORD M0T4R COP�PI�•3)t . TOTAL VEHICLE S t7F'TIDHS 3E17i10 00 1r- no 13ESTIW,ATION a DELIVERN T�._ _ T07AL FOR VEHICLE j vZ- GAS ORtl FACTCRY O� wit .� TIM CSEEDON "T1>r F;eetman '•�� ; rp90 Meer Y G 1^rrw�ia!'r,n:w Saie<_`rttr.; Hyuna 1 Usec'/tvrx'v'41t:r.lr. �,ti��,+,�ga�,,nr� 1819 SUBARU s Fr) BOX 2322%0 t9t5i 391-;3J^0 Exc.855 380' F'cnn F,cac (K-G)2::,•3673 Sarar,lerto.CA 95823.0421 =314'8161 3 '-702ti j • 039 ITEM NUMBER: A-6 _ - DATE: 06/12/2001 • 57-9• 1918 1 � � 1979 \A�Sc�nERO�/ Atascadero City Council Staff Report — Community Services Department Road Closure - Hot El Camino Nite RECOMMENDATION: Council approve the draft Resolution authorizing the closure of El Camino Real from Rosario to Curbaril on Friday, August 17, 2001 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.. DISCUSSION: On Friday, August 17, 2001, City staff are proposing to close El Camino Real from Curbaril to Rosario from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. to conduct the annual Hot El Camino Nite Cruise. . • The Hot El Camino Nite Cruise will for the secondear, be coordinated d by the Atascadero Community Services Department. The Hot El Camino Nite Cruise attracts thousands of tourists and spectators who line El Camino to view the "cruisers." The route for this year's "Cruise" is proposed to begin at Curbaril and end at Rosario, in front of the Police Station. The route requires that Cal Trans close the northbound Highway 41 exit and the detouring of Highway 41. Cal Trans has requested a resolution from the Atascadero City Council authorizing the closure of El Camino Real along the proposed"Cruise" route. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this recommendation will cost $500.00 in Cal Trans fees to pay for the necessary signs and traffic controls. ALTERNATIVES: None proposed ATTACHMENTS: Draft Resolution authorizing the Closure of El Camino Real • Map of the proposed Hot El Camino Nite Cruise route Hot El Camino Nite Flyer 040 DRAFT RESOLUTION • A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA CREATING A TEMPORARY CRUISE ROUTE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Atascadero that the Hot El Camino Nite car cruise route is hereby established as El Camino Real from Rosario to Curbaril; San Luis Avenue from Curbaril to Pueblo; Pueblo from San Luis Avenue to El Camino Real; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in order to provide a reserved route for the parade and the area described above is designated as a tow-away zone from the period of 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., August 17, 2001; and PASSED AND ADOPTED at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Atascadero held on the 12th of June, 2001. • ATTEST: CITY OF ATASCADERO MARCIA M. TORGERSON, City Clerk J. MICHAEL ARRAMBIDE, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: ROY A HANLEY, City Attorney • 041 N aS Police Station /10 4�s City Registration Entrance 41 o� Cruise Pass Registration /0/ ��fe \a ,�� 9,Q, a LEGEND \ goo lot, \. P� Cruise Pass Registration Hwy.41 Exit Registration Entrance Closed >Registration Line-up Cruise Route —� Santa Lucia Yueb�o Cruise Pass Registration v� .L Cucbasl\ r .r' Registration Rite Aid Entrance Registration Entrance 04 o City of Atascadero Com"ItiHity Services D¢partkt¢ht AgWA Ammuae f A A"A M t i1., 0 N -t Friday,oU,qmst 17, 2001 6:30 to 8:30P.M. Closed, controlled cruise route on El Camino Real from Rosario and Curbaril Pre-registration to cruise is $5 starting June 25 to August 10, 2001, City Hall, Room 107 Registration the night of the cruise is $10 *Cruise night registration 5:30-7.00 p.m. Located at: Intersection of Pueblo Ave. and El Camino or Intersection of Hwy 41 and El Camino *Pre-Registered participants may Dick up their cruise Dass at the above locations* *See reverse side for Cruise Route Map* • For more information, call (805) 461-5000 `67,00e 67aos Git R 11Gf,lligwl NIZal" "Rules of the Road" will be strictly enforced by the Atascadero Police Department. RELEASE OF LIABILITY 1, the undersigned, do hereby release the City of Atascadero, its departments and all employees, and the Hot EI Camino Nite Atascadero Commit- tee and its principles from responsibility, liability or legal accountability for damage or loss to property or person arising from participation in the Hot El Camino Nite Atascadero on August 17, 2001, during the hours of 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on EI Camino Real and surrounding streets in the City of Atascadero, California. SIGNATURE: DATE: App6icatiom jor Not 49e Camilmo Nita Atascadero NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: ZIP: (please print) CAR MAKE: YEAR: COLOR: LICENSE PLATE#: OFFICE USE ONLY: Receipt Number: Date: Initials: Ifyour business is interested in sponsoring the Cruise, please call 461-5000 - 040 ITEM NUMBER: A-7 -- DATE: 06/12/2001 • isia ' ® to a Atascadero City Council Staff Report — Community Services Department Authorization to Purchase a Utility Vehicle RECOMMENDATION: Council authorize the purchase of a ProGator 2020 utility vehicle from John Deere for the Charles Paddock Zoo. DISCUSSION: • A Diahatsu utility vehicle is currently being used at the Charles Paddock Zoo. This vehicle is very old and in declining condition. This model is no longer manufactured and parts are not available. The new utility vehicle will enable Zoo staff to move heavy objects throughout the Zoo on narrow pathways where the larger trucks are unable to drive. This includes bales of hay and grain for the animals, sand and decomposed granite for the animal exhibits and occasionally it is also necessary to move large animals and/or crates to and/or from their exhibits. In accordance with section 3.3 of the City's Purchasing Policy, the City will be purchasing the vehicle through CMAS contract#4-96-37-0001 FISCAL IMPACT: The cost of this item is $13, 408.97. Funds are available in the current FY budget. ALTERNATIVES: is Continue to use the existing vehicle, while recognizing its deteriorating condition and our inability to get repair parts. 044 ITEM NUMBER: C- 1 DATE: 06/12/2001 • fsfa > >s r Atascadero City Council Staff Report — City Manager's Office Loan Agreement - Atascadero Redevelopment Agency RECOMMENDATION: City Council adopt draft Resolution approving a loan agreement with the Atascadero Redevelopment Agency. DISCUSSION: The Redevelopment Agency was formed in 1999 and recently began receiving the designated tax increment revenues. The increment grows annually as the area within the Agency increases in • assessed value. This increase provides funds to the Agency to revitalize downtown, eliminate blight, and provide low/moderate income housing programs and other activities as described in the Revitalization Plan. As with most Redevelopment Agencies the tax increment is insufficient in the early formation years to cover the cost of operations and activities described in the Redevelopment Plan. The California Redevelopment Law requires the Agency to operate from a debt position thereby insuring that the Agency is progressing with its "plan" and not stockpiling funds. This is difficult in the beginning years as the increment typically supports only a small financing. Often agencies borrow funds from the City where they operate until their funding grows to a level that a strong financing can occur. The Agency is proposing to borrow $500,000 from the City providing for operations and downtown revitalization. The Agency expects to complete a financing in fiscal year 2001-02, which would repay the loan to the City and provide funds for projects, operations and downtown revitalization. This loan would maintain the Agency's debt structure so that the entire tax increment could be preserved. ALTERNATIVES: The City could decline to loan the Agency funds, this could result in a loss of tax increment impacting activities in the Redevelopment Plan including downtown revitalization. FISCAL IMPACT: Annual revenue of$45,000 from interest earnings. 045 DRAFT RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADER09 CALIFORNIA APPROVING A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF ATASCADER09 CALIFORNIA FOR THE PAYMENT OF AGENCY ADMINISTRATIVE AND OTHER EXPENSES WHEREAS,the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Atascadero (the "Agency") is a public body, corporate and politic, duly created, established and authorized to transact business and exercise its powers under and pursuant to the California Community Redevelopment Law, California Health and Safety Code, Section 33000, et seq. (the "CRL"); and WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero ("City") has adopted a redevelopment plan ("Redevelopment Plan") for a redevelopment project area known as the Atascadero Redevelopment Project Area ("Project Area") through the enactment of Ordinance No. 362, on July 6, 1999, and all requirements of law for, and precedent to, the adoption and approval of the Redevelopment Plan have been duly complied with; and WHEREAS, the Agency is engaged in activities necessary to execute and implement the Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS the City desires to loan to the Agency and the Agency desires to • borrow from the City, funds in order to assist the Agency in meeting its administrative and other expenses; and WHEREAS, the City and the Agency have negotiated the terms of a Loan Agreement ("Agreement") which provides, among other things, for the City's loaning of funds to the Agency, as part of a revolving loan fund program, in order to assist the Agency in meeting its administrative and other expenses, and for terms of repayment by the Agency to the City from the Agency's legally available funds. NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City approves the Agreement in substantially the form presented to the City, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit"A". Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to: (i) execute the Agreement on behalf of the City, together with such non-substantive changes as may be necessary; and (ii) execute and deliver on behalf of the City such other documents and instruments as may be necessary or convenient for purposes of administration of the Agreement. 046 Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this th day of , 2001. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Mayor ATTEST: Marcia McClure Torgerson, City Clerk 047 I, Marcia McClure Torgerson, City Clerk for the City of Atascadero, California, • do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved and adopted by the City Council.of the City of Atascadero, California, at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the day of , 2001, and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following votes: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Executed this day of , 2001, at Atascadero, California. Marcia McClure Torgerson, City Clerk 048 • LOAN AGREEMENT between THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, a public body, corporate and politic and THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, a California municipal corporation [Dated as of June 12, 2001 for reference purposes only.] 049 LOAN AGREEMENT • 1. PARTIES AND EFFECTIVE DATE. 1.1 Parties to this Agreement. The parties to this Loan Agreement ("Agreement") are (i) The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Atascadero ("Agency"), a public body, corporate and politic, and (ii) The City of Atascadero ("City"), a California municipal corporation. This Agreement is dated as of June 12, 2001, for reference purposes only. This Agreement will not become effective until the Effective Date described in Section 1.2 below.' 1.2 Effective Date. This Agreement will not become legally effective or binding until the date ("Effective Date") on which this Agreement has been approved by the City Council of the City and the Agency's governing board, and executed by the City's and Agency's duly authorized representatives. 2. RECITALS. 2.1 The Agency is authorized pursuant to Sections 33132 and 33601 of the California • Community Redevelopment Law (Health & Safety Code Section 33000, et sec.) to accept financial assistance from other public agencies. In order to meet its administrative and certain other expenses, the Agency has sought financial assistance from the City in the form of a loan ("Loan"), in an amount not to exceed Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) (Maximum Amount") or such other amount as the City and Agency may from time to time agree upon. The City has agreed to provide such financial assistance on the terms set forth in this Agreement. The Agency has agreed to repay the Loan in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. The Agency's obligations under this Agreement shall constitute an indebtedness of the Agency for the purposes of Health & Safety Code Section 33675. 3. TERMS. 3.1 Disbursement of Funds. The City agrees to disburse to the Agency the entire loan amount upon execution of this agreement. ` All Section references shall be to Sections of this Agreement, unless otherwise stated. • 1 050 3.2 Interest. Any and all portions of the Loan disbursed by the City to the Agency • shall bear interest at the rate of nine percent (9%), compounded monthly, from the date of each such disbursement from the City to the Agency. 3.3 Repayment. The Agency shall repay the Loan, or any portion thereof demanded by the City, together with all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, within ten (10) days following demand therefor from the City, provided that such demand may not be made prior to the first (1St) anniversary of the Effective Date. 3.4 Subordination. The Agency's obligations hereunder shall be paid out of all legally available funds of the Agency, including taxes paid to the Agency pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 33670(b). The Agency's obligations under this Agreement are subject and subordinate to any preexisting Agency indebtedness including, without implied limitation, bonded indebtedness, and to any other indebtedness including, without implied limitation, bonded indebtedness, which is incurred subsequent to the Effective Date of this Agreement. Without any further action or agreement required of the City, the City hereby expressly subordinates to any and all such Agency indebtedness, either heretofore or hereafter incurred, the • City's right to receive repayment of all or any portion of the Loan. 3.5 No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is for the sole and exclusive benefit of the Agency and the City. No person or entity not a party to this Agreement is intended to be benefited by any provision of this Agreement and no person or entity not a party to this Agreement shall have any rights, causes of action, or claims against either the Agency or the City due to the fact of the Agency's and/or the City's entry into and performance or non-performance pursuant to this Agreement. 3.6 Counterpart Originals. This Agreement may be executed in two (2) counterpart originals, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but, when taken together, shall constitute one and the same instrument. [Signatures on following pages] 2 051 THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY • OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, a public body, corporate and politic By: George Luna, Chairperson ATTEST: Marcia McClure Torgerson, Agency Secretary APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: By: Roy A. Hanley, Agency Counsel 3 052 THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, • a California municipal corporation By: J. Michael Arrambide, Mayor ATTEST: Marcia McClure Torgerson, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: By: Roy A. Hanley, City Attorney • 4 0 51 ITEM NUMBER: C-2 DATE: 06/12/2001 i"ais e i 79 e Atascadero City Council Staff Report — City Manager's Office Parking & Business Improvement Area Assessment RECOMMENDATION: Council adopt the draft Resolution of Intention, declaring intent to levy annual Downtown Parking & Business Improvement Area assessment and set a public hearing on June 26, 2001. DISCUSSION: This item was continued from the last City Council meeting to insure the Resolution of Intention fully complied with the Streets and Highways Code. The attached Report and Resolution comply • with the appropriate codes. Background: The City of Atascadero established a Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area in 1986 (Chapter 11 of the Atascadero Municipal Code) for the purpose of acquisition, construction or maintenance of parking facilities, decoration of public places, promotion of public events, and general promotion of business activities in the downtown area. The formation and operation of a Business Improvement Area is governed by the California Streets & Highways Code (Section 36500 et. Seq.) Historically, the budget for the Business Improvement Area is submitted in conjunction with the City's annual budget. Anal The Streets & Highways Code requires that the "advisory board" provide a report to the City Council annually for the expenditure of funds derived from the assessment paid by businesses in the downtown area. The Business Improvement Association Board of Directors was dissolved this year and the new Main Street Board has taken its place. The Main Street organization is working toward incorporation, which is expected in the next several months. Until incorporation, the City has provided start up and operational assistance for the assessment area and has assisted in preparation of the report (attached) in conformance with State law. The report identifies the proposed improvements and activities for the area, based upon the National Main Street Program's four point approach. The report does not propose any changes to the area or amount of assessment. 053 ITEM NUMBER: C-2 DATE: 06/12/2001 The Atascadero Main Street Board of Directors are proposing the following expenditures for • 2001-02: Street-scape Improvements $3,200 Winter Street Fair 2,000 Summer Concert 1,000 Mural Project 500 Attitude and Inventory Survey 200 Monthly Mixers 600 Newsletters and Publications 2,000 Total $9,500 Consistent with State law, the City Council is required to adopt a Resolution of Intention and set a public hearing to receive public comment prior to the assessment being collected. Staff is proposing that the hearing be conducted at the next regular meeting. FISCAL IMPACT: The Assessment District collects approximately $10,000 annually in revenue. ALTERNATIVES: • The City Council may set an alternative date for the public hearing. ATTACHMENTS: A. Report from Business Improvement Area B. Draft Resolution of Intention • 054 City of Atascadero Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area • Annual Report Fiscal Year 2001-02 The California Streets and Highways Code Section 36533 requires the preparation of a report for each fiscal year for which assessments are to be levied and collected to pay the costs of the improvements and activities of the Improvement Area. The report may propose changes, including, but not limited to, the boundaries of the parking and business improvement area or any benefit zones within the area, the basis and method of levying the assessments, and any changes in the classification of businesses. The Atascadero Main Street organization is the advisory agency to the City regarding the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area. In the last year the community worked to establish the Main Street organization and create a downtown revitalization strategy. This report shall be filed with the City Clerk on behalf of the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area for fiscal year 2001-02. 1. There are no boundary changes proposed. The boundaries are more specifically described as follows: From the South corner of Morro Road at the Highway 101 over-crossing then in the generally northwest direction immediately adjacent to Highway 101, to a ® point, at the intersection of El Camino Real and Rosario Ave., then easterly along Rosario Ave., to a point at the intersection of Rosario and Palma Ave., then easterly along Palma Ave. to the rear lot line of parcels on the west side of Traffic Way, then north along said rear lot lines to the rear lot line of parcels on the south side of Olmeda Ave., then easterly to the rear lot line of parcels on the west side of Traffic Way, then north along said rear lot lines to include Lot 24 of Block LA, of Atascadero, then northerly along the center line of Traffic Way, to a point, then easterly to include the presently existing National Guard Armory Property, then to a point easterly to the intersection of West Mall and Santa Ysabel Ave. at the West Mall bridge, then southerly along Santa Ysabel Ave. to a point at the intersection of the southerly leg of Hospital Drive and Santa Ysabel Ave., then easterly from that point to the extension of proposed Highway 41, then southwesterly to the Morro Road/Highway 101 over-crossing, point of beginning. 2. Improvements, activities and their costs for fiscal year 2001-02 are as follows: a. Street Scape Improvements $ 3,200 b. Winter Street Fair 2,000 c. Summer Concert 1,000 d. Mural Project 500 e. Attitude and Inventory Survey 200 f. Monthly Mixers 600 g. Newsletters and Publications $2,000 • Total $9,500 055 City of Atascadero Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area Annual Report Fiscal Year 2001-02 Page two 3. Each business having a business license and are equal to the full amount of the license fee. 4. The Improvement Area has a surplus of$9,307 to be carried forward from the prior year. 5. There are no contributions to the Improvement Area from other sources. it 056 DRAFT RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF • ATASCADERO DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENT TO LEVY AN ANNUAL ASSESSMENT PURSUANT TO STREETS & HIGHWAYS CODE SECTION 36500 WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero has formed a Parking and Business Improvement Area, pursuant to Section 36500 of the Streets & Highways Code of the State of California, and WHEREAS, The City Council has received a report pursuant to Section 36533 of said code, and WHEREAS, the City Council has approved such report and is required to adopt a resolution of intention pursuant to Section 36534, and WHEREAS, the report proposes no changes to the boundaries or assessment amounts that are currently applied in said area,and WHEREAS, the report identifies the proposed improvements and activities for the area based upon the National Main Street Program four point approach. Such report is on file and available for inspection at the office of the City Clerk. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council hereby declares its intent to levy and collect assessments within the parking and business improvement area for fiscal year 2001-02. SECTION 2. The City Ordinance, consistent with Section 36527 of the Streets and Highways Code proposes the following uses of area revenue: (1) The acquisition, construction, or maintenance of parking facilities for the benefit of the area. (2) Decoration of public place in the area. (3) Promotion of public events which are to take place on or in public places in the area. (4) The general promotion of business activities in the area. SECTION 3. The area is known as the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area. The area is generally located in the downtown core including the area between Highway 41 on the south, Rosario on the north, Highway 101 on the west and an irregular boundary generally along Santa Ysabel on the east. SECTION 4. A report is on file in the City Clerks Office which includes a full and detailed description of the improvements and activities to be provided in the fiscal year 2001-02, the boundaries of the area, and the proposed assessments to be levied upon businesses within the area for fiscal year 2001-02. SECTION 5. The City Council will hold a public hearing on the levy of the proposed assessment for fiscal year 2001-02 on June 26, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. 057 City of Ataseadero Draft Resolution Page 2 SECTION 5. Written or oral protests may be made at the hearing. The form of the protests shall comply with Sections 36524 and 36525 of the Streets and Highways Code. SECTION 6. The City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of the public hearing by causing this resolution to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in the city not less than seven days before said hearing. On motion by Council Member and seconded by Council Member , the foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: ADOPTED: CITY OF ATASCADERO • J. Michael Arrambide, Mayor ATTEST: Marcia McClure Torgerson, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Roy A. Hanley, City Attorney 058 ITEM NUMBER: C-3 DATE: 06/12/2001 ® �s ■gin 1-571 Atascadero City Council Staff Report — City Manager's Office League of California Cities Grassroots Network RECOMMENDATION: City Council adopt draft Resolution authorizing Atascadero's participation in the League's Grassroots Network. DISCUSSION: • Attached is information developed by the League of California Cities regarding their proposed Grassroots.Lobbying Network. The program is designed to further local government priorities in the various legislative districts. The League has been unsuccessful in the last ten or more years lobbying Sacramento. Other interests often contrary to cities have significant financial resources with which to mold State policy at the Capitol. The most recent example is the binding arbitration bill where the State virtually stripped local government of the power to deal with public safety labor issues. This new program would provide League staff members in the various League Divisions to support local officials in public education and getting the word out about local government priorities. In this way the League hopes to create a more educated public and broaden the base of people concerned about our tax dollars. The financial impact of this program to Atascadero is $2,588 annually. ALTERNATIVES: City Council could elect to not participate in the League's Grassroots Network. The City could not reproduce this level of effort for that level of funding. • FISCAL IMPACT : Annual cost is $2,588. 059 i .` ` Grassroots Network Overview Purpose City officials have experienced deep frustration in recent years as the state government has amassed more resources and power at the expense of local government services.The League has a solid reputation as an advocate of city interests,but in the new era of term limits, traditional lobbying methods are often a poor match for grassroots campaigns and financial contributions by other competing interests. Many organizations have already responded to the new political reality in Sacra- mento by investing in a stronger grassroots organization,including the powerful education lobby,which recently launched a new,high profile and well-funded grassroots organization called EdVoice.The League now has to respond in kind to this new climate by building a solid grassroots network to coordinate city officials' efforts locally to influence legislators, their staff, potentially helpful community groups,and the news media. Major Elements The Network would consist of 10 field offices that would be staffed by 14 new and 3 existing staff(15 coordinators/2 support). The coordinators would work with city officials and the regional divisions of the League to promote key League legislative priorities with legislators,district staff, local media and other supporting community groups.They would arrange meetings, plan news conferences, organize letter writing and media campaigns, and coordinate grassroots efforts with community groups with similar agendas. In short,they would increase the impact of the League's 16 regional divisions and the already busy city officials in each division on the state legislature's and governor's decisions affecting cities. Cost • The Network would cost cities an additional$1.6 million each year in dues.This is the equivalent of four one hundredths of one percent(0.04°/x)of the$3.8 billion cities collect each year in sales and use taxes,and about one tenth of one percent of the $1.57 billion cities receive each year in VLF revenues. Most observers believe both revenue sources could become victims of legislative raids in the next recession.Individual city costs for the Network will vary depending on city population.For example,a city of 50,001 to 60,000 population would pay an additional$4,643. Such a dues increase will require amendment of the League bylaws approved by no less than 2/3 of the voting League membership. Membership Review The idea of the Grassroots Network originated with the City Managers Department and was more fully developed by a special Task Force appointed by the League board of directors.Information on the program was developed and disseminated to the full League leadership ( board, divisions, departments, policy committees and caucuses), as well as to every city manager. Dozens of presentations on the proposal were made to each League division,many departments,and to most of the area city manager groups throughout the state. Accountability to the Membership Based upon membership input,the Task Force recommended, and the board adopted, significant changes to the original proposal. These include:establishing long-term goals,annual program objectives,and regular reports to the membership;an unbiased, professional evaluation three times during the first five years; and a vote of the membership after five years to continue the program.Under the League's current bylaws,the board may also vote to discontinue the Grassroots Network at any time. Next Steps Cities are now asked to vote to approve the addition of article XVI to the League's bylaws relating to the establishment of the • Grassroots Network, along with a new increased dues schedule to pay for the program. A ballot will be sent to each city. Ballots returned to the League must be postmarked no later than July 6,2001. Revised 05/07/01 - 061 3, • Grassroots Network ........... � Y Frequently Asked Questlons What is the Grassroots Coordinator Network? The Grassroots Coordinator Network would consist of 10 field offices staffed by 14 new and 3 existing staff who would serve as grassroots coordinators. Their job would be to work with city officials and the regional divisions of the League to aggressively promote key League legislative priorities with legislators, district staff, local media and other supporting community groups. Why do we need a Grassroots Network? The Network proposal was developed by a task force(see page 4 for a list of task force members)authorized by the League Board of Directors as part of its strategic planning process. It responds to the deep frustration of many local officials about the cities' loss of political clout, compared with other, better-positioned interest groups that contribute millions of dollars to campaigns. The concept of establishing local field offices is used very successfully by political campaigns, as well as by teach- ers, labor and other statewide membership organizations. These groups find that a network of field offices is a well- • tested means to communicate with a dispersed membership,and to mobilize local support for the organization's causes. A recent survey by researchers at Wake Forest University found that key congressional staff,as well as government and public affairs executives, ranked grassroots activities as more effective in influencing the outcome of legislation than corporate or contract lobbying,campaign contributions or advocacy advertising.California's powerful education lobby must agree: they recently launched a new, high profile and well-funded grassroots organization called EdVoice.These are the interests against which the League must compete in Sacramento. How will cities benefit from this proposal? The goal of the Grassroots Network is to focus on major issues of concern to all cities, such as fiscal reform, increased funding for transportation and local control. Cities will benefit from the increased visibility of city issues in local and statewide media, and by holding legislators accountable back home for the votes they cast in Sacramento. The potential payback for this investment is enormous. For example,on a statewide basis the proposed$1.6 million dues increase needed to pay for the network is equivalent to only four one hundredths of one percent(0.04%) of the annual$3.8 million cities receive in sales and use taxes. It is one tenth of one percent of the$1.57 billion cities receive each year in VLF revenues. Portions of both VLF and sales and use tax revenues are at risk from legislative raids if the state suffers another recession. The costs are also relatively small when compared to the expenditures made by organizations that compete with cities and the League for the allocation of dollars in Sacramento. For example,the 1999-2000 legislative session just two of the statewide public employee unions'that sponsored or lobbied for SB 402 (the binding arbitration bill) reported spending about$3.1 million in campaign contributions to legislators,candidates'for statewide office or 062 Page 2 of 4 current statewide office holders, in addition to their expenditures for in-house or contract lobbying. During the same • period,the California Teachers Association,which competes very effectively for funding in Sacramento, reported spending approximately$2.7 million on lobbying expenses on education issues. In the same period,the CTA also spent approximately$6.3 million on campaign contributions to legislators, candidates for statewide office and current statewide office holders, and$35.2 million on initiative campaigns to further advance their policy agenda. What would the grassroots coordinators do? The coordinator's role is to increase the impact of the League's 16 regional divisions, by helping busy city officials focus strategic attention on state legislators'and the governor's decisions affecting cities. The coordinators will work to build relationships with local elected and appointed officials, local media,and other individuals and organizations in the region who might be called upon to be part of a local coalition on a particular League initiative or pending legislation. The coordinators'would: • Arrange meetings for city officials with legislators,plan news conferences, organize letter writing and media campaigns,and coordinate grassroots efforts with community groups with similar agendas. • Support mayors,council members and city managers in drafting sample letters from cities; and train city staff on understanding and accessing the legislative process. • Provide regular presentations on legislative developments and insight into the political dynamics influencing legislative developments. • • Meet regularly with legislative staff, media representatives and community groups about the League's legislative priorities. What kind of person will be hired to staff the Network? Everyone associated with this project has concluded that the best way to make this Network effective is to hire seasoned, professional, political organizers, not policy analysts or technical people right out of college. The budget provides an attractive salary and benefit package to do this. In addition to reassigning some League staff,we expect to recruit savvy political people who have worked on legislative or local elections,staffed legislative offices, or worked in public affairs or campaign consulting firms. Where will the field offices be located? The 10 field offices would be located around the state to ensure that coordinators are available to serve each of the League's 16 geographic divisions,while still balancing the need to maintain close contact with legislative districts and to be accessible to all cities. A map of the distribution by region is available in the information packet developed by the League.The League will send out Requests for Proposals(RFPs)to solicit interest by cities in hosting a coordinator.The goal will be to achieve the highest impact on League lobbying and greatest visibility among mem- bers,while still keeping expenses as low as possible. 063 Page 3 of 4 How does the Network relate to the ABC effort? Action for Better Cities was created to make en expenditures and engage in"political"activities such as statewide • p 9 initiative campaigns. Recently,through in-kind contributions of staff time and strategic counsel,ABC was able to play a major role in helping to defeat Proposition 37,the initiative that would have severely limited cities'abilities to impose fees to support local regulatory activities and provide services. While both the proposed Network and ABC share a similar objective, namely to gain more political clout for cities,the Network coordinators will focus on organizing local activities in support of League legislative positions. ABC will lead any initiative effort in support of fiscal stability and similar objectives. Our city already pays a lobbyist. Why do we need this network too? The Network doesn't replace the ongoing need to have a strong lobbying presence in Sacramento. (In fact, part of the task force recommendation which has been approved by the League Board of Directors is to set aside at least $50,000/year in the budget to hire contract lobbyists in Sacramento to assist League staff at strategic times on some key issues.) Cities that currently have their own contract or in-house lobbyist will probably continue to find that having their own representation makes sense,for two reasons. First,the League's lobbying program represents the interests of all 476 cities. It lobbies the legislature on matters of statewide importance to cities,and cannot provide the representation needed to address the individual needs of cities or even a single region. Second,the grassroots coordinators will be networking and organizing people, not lobbyists. This work will support and enhance the efforts of all city lobbyists, regardless of whether they are con- tractors or in-house staff. Several prominent contract lobbyists who represent individual cities have commented that they see the network proposal as complementary to their ability to represent their clients. What criteria will be used to measure the Network's effectiveness? • The League board specified that, if the Network were approved by the membership,the board would set both long- term goals and annualized objectives for the program and report them to the membership. The board also required that the League engage the services of a consultant to conduct a professional membership survey that establishes a base line of information about city officials' perceptions of the effectiveness of the League's legislative advocacy efforts and the relative level of involvement of city officials in support of that advocacy work. The board's intention is to repeat that survey at the end of year three and following year five,comparing changing attitudes and levels of efforts. How will the League be held accountable for the Network's success or failure? In addition to the survey to assess members'perceptions and actual involvement in grassroots activities,the board also directed the staff to(1)establish a separate Grassroots Network account in the League budget,so that mem- bers can track Network expenses; (2) publish an annual legislative voting records report, including a ranking of legislators and the Governor on key city issues; (3) report board goals and annual legislative and policy objectives to the membership; (4)provide regular reports at the Executive Forum,Annual Conference and League department and division meetings;and (5)provide periodic reports to the membership. Will this new program have a sunset date? On or before the end of the sixth year of the program(December 31, 2007),the board will ask the membership to vote on the question of continuing the program. If the membership votes against the program continuation,the Network would be shut down,and cease operations by no later than the end of the seventh year(December 31, 2008). 064 Page 4 of 4 What will it cost? • The estimated annualized cost is$1.6 million,spread among all member cities. This estimate is based upon the following assumptions: ■ Several current League staff members will be reassigned. Approximately 14 new staff will be hired. ■ Much of the cost for the individual offices will be subsidized by the cities where the office is located,for ex- ample, by making office space and support staff available within a city facility. How will costs be distributed? Costs would be distributed among all cities based upon the League's dues structure,which is based on population. Some small cities pay only a few hundred dollars,while the largest cities pay tens of thousands of dollars. The median dues statewide are currently about$4,930. The Network would increase median dues by approximately $2,588 2 When would a dues increase start? If the membership votes to approve the bylaw amendment the proposed dues increase would be effective on July 1, 2001. Grassroots Lobbying Task Force Harriet Miller, Mayor, Santa Barbara-Chair John Thompson, City Manager, Vacaville, and President of the City Managers'Department—Vice Chair Eileen Ansari, Council Member, Diamond Bar Harry Armstrong, Council Member, Clovis Lee Ann Garcia, Council Member, Grand Terrace Tom Haas, City Attorney, Walnut Creek Jim Marshall, City Manager, Merced Patsy Marshall, Council Member, Buena Park Dave Mora, City Manager, Salinas Kevin O'Rourke, City Manager, Fairfield Susan Peppler, Council Member, Redlands Greg Pettis, Council Member, Cathedral City Mike Siminski, Council Member, Lompoc Armour Smith, Vice Mayor, Modesto Anne Solem, Council Member, Mill Valley Richard Tefank,Former Chief of Police, Buena Park Ruth Vreeland, Council Member,Monterey Endnote The California Professional Firefighters Association and the Police Officers Research Association of California. 2 For purposes of establishing the grassroots network,the$5,000 dues cap in League bylaws article IV,section 2,is would be suspended forthe years 2001 and 2002. The dues cap will apply to base dues without interruption and will apply to total dues in year 2003 and years following. i 065 DRAFT RESOLUTION • A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, SUPPORTING THE GRASSROOTS NETWORK PROPOSED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero, like other California cities, has witnessed its authority and revenues eroded in recent years by political actions at the state level of government; and WHEREAS, legislative acts reducing the amount of property tax allocated to cities, mandating binding arbitration of compensation issues with public safety personnel, and other restrictions on local discretion have reduced the home rule authority available to local elected officials who are directly accountable to the public for their decisions; and WHEREAS, the imposition of terms limits on state legislators has changed the political dynamic in Sacramento, leading to more frequent turnover in state legislative office and greater opportunity to advocate the cause of strong local government with state elected officials; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the League of California Cities has requested support for the implementation of a Grassroots Coordinator Network (hereinafter "Grassroots • Network"), that would include the development of a network of a staff of ten field offices, staffed by grassroots coordinators; and WHEREAS, the Grassroots Network would trigger greater focus in cities across the state on the acts of the legislature through more active involvement by city officials, collaboration with community groups, effective media relations, and closer partnerships with the members of the state legislature and their district office staff, and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Atascadero has had the opportunity to offer its comments on said proposal; and WHEREAS, events of the last ten (10) years clearly demonstrate that new and aggressive advocacy efforts such as the Grassroots Network may be necessary to advance the cause of local control and strong cities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Atascadero hereby supports the proposal of the Board of Directors of the League of California Cities to create the Grassroots Network and further supports an increase in League of California Cities' dues to fund this new initiative. 066 Passed and adopted at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of on the • day of , 2001 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAINING: CITY OF ATASCADERO By: J. Michael Arrambide, Mayor ATTEST: Marcia McClure Tor erson� Y Cit Clerk g APPROVED AS TO FORM: Roy A. Hanley, City Attorney 067 ITEM NUMBER: C-4 DATE: 06/12/2001 Y 1918 p 19 9 Atascadero City Council City Manager's Office Information Bulletin A. Atascadero Population Estimates The national census is conducted every ten years providing population counts for the City. The California Department of Finance (DOF) prepares population estimates separate from the census. DOF does use the census in their calculations every ten years. The DOF estimates are used to provide per capita revenues to cities. This includes revenues such as the Motor Vehicle License Fee. In Atascadero the DOF population estimates for the period 1990 to 2000 based upon the 1990 census are: Year Population % Change 1990 23,138 -0.4 • 1991 23,050 0.9 1992 23,250 1.1 1993 23,500 0.9 1994 23,700 2.3 1995 24,350 0.6 1996 24,400 1.2 1997 24,700 1.4 1998 25,050 0.6 1999 25,200 2.4 2000 25,800 In 2000 City staff failed to report the completion of the State Hospital annexation. Therefore the DOF did not include the patient population in their estimate and the City did not receive additional revenue as a result of the annexation. The City had anticipated revenues of$60,000 of which the County would receive approximately$28,000. Based upon the 2000 census (Atascadero — 26,411), which does include the State Hospital population, DOF estimated the following population. Year Population % Change 2000 26,550 1.3 2001 26,900 00 City staff has corrected the DOF filing and requested a special count. DOF has indicated it will perform a special count, however, the revenue lost with the 2000 count will not be replaced. 068