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AGENDA
ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
ATASCADERO ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
6500 PALMA
FOURTH FLOOR,, ROTUNDA ROOM
DECEMBER 10, 1991
7:00 P.M.
This agenda is prepared and posted pursuant to the require-
ments of Government Code Section 54954.2. By listing a topic on
this agenda, the City Council has expressed its intent to discuss
and act on each item. In addition to any action ide�ntif ied in the
brief general description of each item, the action that may be tak-
en shall include: A referral to staff with specific requests for
information; continuance; specific direction to staff concerning
the policy or mission of the item; discontinuance of consideration;
authorization to enter into negotiations and execute agreements
pertaining to the item; adoption or approval; and, disapproval.
Copies of the staff reports or other documentation relating to
each item of business referred to on the agenda are lon file in the
office of the City Clerk, available for public insjp� ection, during
City Hall business hours. The City Clerk will answer, any questions
regarding the agenda.
RULES OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
* Members of the audience may speak on any item on the agenda.
* A person may speak for five (5) minutes.
* No one may .speak for a second time until everyone wishing to
speak has had an opportunity to do so.
* No one may speak more than twice on any item.
* Council Members may question any speaker; the speaker may
respond but, after the allotted time has expired, , may not
initiate further discussion.
* The floor will then be closed to public participation and
open for Council discussion.
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Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
City :Council 'Comments
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Presentation to ,employees Georgia Ramirez and Officer Aen
Spann regarding City's Volunteer Program
caNB I'rY FORUK-.
The City Council values and encourages exchange of ideas and
comments from you, the citizen. The Community Forum period is
provided to receive comments from the ,public on matters other than
scheduled agenda items. To increase the effectiveness of Community
Forum, the following rules will be enforced:
A: maximum of 30 minutes will be allowed for Community Forum,
unless Council authorizes an extension.
* All remarks shall be addressed to Council, as a whole, and
not to any individual member thereof.
* No person shall be permitted to make slanderous, profane or
personal remarks against any Council Member, commissions and
staff.
A COMMITTEE REPORTS (The following represent ad hoc or standing
committees. Informative status reports will be given, as felt
necessary. ) :
I. S.L.O. Area Coordinating Council/North Coastal Transit
2. Solid/Hazardous Waste Management Committee
3. Recycling Committee
4. Economic Opportunity Commission'
5. City/School Committee
6. Traffic Committee
7 County Water Advisory Board
8. Economic Round Table
9.'` B.I.A.
10. Colony Roads Committee
B. CONSENT GALENUAR:
All matters listed under .Item B, Consent Calendar, are consid-
ered to be routine, and will be enacted by one motion in the form
listed below. There will be no separate discussion on these items.
A member of the Council or public may, by request, have any item
removedfrom the Consent Calendar, which shall then be reviewed and
acted upon separately after the adoption of the Consent Calendar:
I. CITY COUNCIL XXX UTE S - NOVEMBER 12, 1991
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3.. RESOLUTION NO. 109-91 - UPDATING CITY'S ANNWAL INVESTMENT
:POLICY
3. RESOLUTION NO. 110-91 - AUTHORIZING FILING OF CLAIM FOR LOCAL
2RA15SPORTATION FUNDS & STATE 'TRANSIT ASSISTANCE;FUNDS, IN COM-
PLIANCE WITH THE MRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACCT
4. AWARD ,OF SID *91-18 FOR PURCHASE OF ONE MARREDiPOLICE PATROI.
SEDAN
5. RESOLUTION WO. 111-91 - AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMBNI WITH ASSOCIATED PROFESSIONS, INC., FOR DESIGN
IMPROVEMENTS TO ATASCADERO ROAD
6. RESOLUTION NO. 112-91 - AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH ASSOCIATED PROFESSIONS, INC.i, FOR DESIGN
IMPROV$MBNTS TO EL CAMINO REAL
7. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS '20 LEE
WILSON ELECTRIC
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C. HEARINGSJAPPEARANCES:
1. ORDINANCE NO. 237 - AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY ELIMINAT-
ING SUBSECTION (a) OF SECTION 9-6.131, RECYCLING AND SCRAP,
WHICH REQUIRES A 500' DISTANCE FROM RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND
OTHER USES AND ZONES, AND REQUIRING THE URGENCY THEREOF (City
Council-Initiated - 415- vote required)
(Recommend motion to waive reading in full and adopt on single
reading by title only)
D. REGULAR BUSINESS
1.` ORDINANCE NO. 236 - ADDING CHAPTER 8, "WATERWAY INTRUSIONS",
TO TITLE 5 OF THE ATASCADERO MUNICIPAL CODE, PROHIBITING SPEC-
IFIED ACTIVITIES IN ATASCADERO CREEK, GRAVES CREEK AND THE
SALINAS RIVER
(Recommend motion to waive reading in full and adopt on firs
reading by title only) (Cont'd from 11/26/91) ;
2. PRESENTATION BY NORTH COUNTY ENGINEERING ON PROPOSED CITY
ENGINEERING STANDARDS (Steve Sylvester)
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3. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERINGSERVICES �OR RECOVERY OF
RECLAIMED WATER'
4. ORDINANCE NO. 235 - AMENDING TITLE ,6, CHAPTER -;6 OF THE ATAS-
CADERO MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING SMOKING IN CITY FACILITIES
(Recommend motion to waive reading in full and approve on
second reading by title only)
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A. nwlyxDm'L DETERMTRATION ANDIOR 'ACTIONz
1. Zity Zouacil
2.. I*ity :Attoraey
3. Ia ty Mork
4. City Treasurer
S. City mager: Request to be eacua®d frame meetin=g of 2/14/92
�. NOTICE: THE COUNCIL_WI= ADJOURN TO A CLOSED SESSION FOR PURPOSES
OF DISCUSSION RSGARDZRG POTENTIAL LITIGATION, ENTITLED
'PES=_ mj V. R'Y OF ATASCADERO, PURSUANT '20 'GOVE'R'4MEAT
CODE SECTION 54956(a).
FROM SAID CLOSES? SESSION, 2= COUNCIL WILL ADJOURN TO A
SPECIAL MEETING# ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1991, 7 00 P.M.
FOR .PURPOSES OF GENERAL PLAN UPDATE.
IST OBSERVANCE OF CHRISTMAS,, THE MEETING OF DECEMBER 2428
HAS BEEN CANCELLED. _
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Agenda Item #B-1
Meeting Date: 12/10/91
ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 12, 1991
MINUTES
Mayor Shiers called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilman
Dexter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Lilley, Borgeson, Dexter and
Mayor Shiers
Absent: Councilman Nimmo (arrived at 6:30 p.m. )
Also Present: Muriel "Micki" Korba, City Treasurer and Lee
Raboin, City Clerk
Staff Present: Ray Windsor, City Manager; Henry Engen,
Community Development Director; Mary Redus
Gayle, Assistant City Attorney; Mark Joseph,
Administrative Services Director; Bud McHale,
Police Chief and Robert Malone, Assistant
Planner
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilman Lilley mentioned that Atascadero Sewing Center had
installed green awnings and congratulated the store owners for
participating in the new downtown signing program.
Mayor. Shiers and Councilman Dexter commented on the newly-remodeled
and attractive appearance of the elevator in City Hall.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
Eric Greening, 7365 Valle, asked if the public comment period on
the Highway 41 Environmental Impact Report was open and if Caltrans
will receive letters from the public. Henry Engen, Community
Development Director, reported that Caltrans had postponed a
meeting tentatively set for December 12, 1991 because the document
was not complete. He indicated that the public hearing would
probably be set for sometime in January, 1992 and suggested that
the public hold their letters until the 45-day review period is
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opened.
Larry Sherwin, 2755 Campo Road, criticized recent Planning
Commission action on creek setbacks and asked Council to look into
possible "misuse of office" on the part of Commission Chairperson,
George Luna. Mayor Shiers indicated that the Council would hold a
public hearing on the General Plan Update during the month of
December.
Eric Michielssen, 5300 Aguila, referenced the Atascadero 2000 Plan
and expressed hope that public input would still be accepted on the
General Plan Update, specifically as it relates to job/housing
balance and affordable housing issues.
A. COMMITTEE REPORTS (The following represent ad hoc or standing
committees. Informative status reports were given, as
follows. ) :
1. S.L.O. Area Coordinating Council/North Coastal Transit -
Councilwoman Borgeson reported that she had attended
meetings for both bodies on November 6, 1991. She
announced authorization had been given for an additional
bus to meet the increased ridership on Route 9 and that
the Regional Transportation Improvement Program, the
Regional Aviation Improvement Program and the Revised
Regional Housing Needs Plan had been adopted. She added
that the delegates had been reminded that very low income
is 50% of the county income and it is this group' s need
that is not being met. Councilwoman Borgeson remarked
that she had been told that "granny" units would be a
positive step toward meeting the City' s affordable
housing needs. In addition, she reported that the annual
unmet need balance is currently 97 units.
Mayor Shiers asked if the median county income figure was
presented. Councilwoman Borgeson indicated that the
exact amount had not been at hand, but discussion
revealed that it was not more than $32, 000/year. She
projected that 50% of the people are earning less than
$15, 000/year.
2. Recycling Committee - Mayor Shiers reported that he had
not been able to attend the last meeting but had reviewed
the minutes. . He commented that the committee was
planning out issues for the next six months and that
members would be making short publications in the
newspaper. He announced that the next meeting would be
Thursday, November 14, 1991 at 4:30 p.m. in Room 102,
City Hall.
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3. City/School Committee - The City Manager noted the next
meeting to be November 21, 1991 at 1:30 p.m. in his
office. Mayor Shiers indicated that he had received a
call concerning the lack of a safe route to school in the
Del Rio Road area. He mentioned that the Circulation
Element would address this matter, but suggested that
maybe the committee should look into it. Councilwoman
Borgeson added that extra care needs to be given during
the construction phase of the new San Benito School.
4. Traffic Committee - Greg Luke advised that there were two
recommendations made by the committee on the Consent
Calendar.
5. Downtown Interim Sign Committee - Councilman Lilley
deferred this report to Regular Business Item #D-3.
6. County Water Advisory Board- Councilwoman Borgeson
reported that this board had met on the 6th of November
and indicated that comments to the Board of Supervisors
on "State Water" are being prepared.
7. Economic Round Table - the City Manager announced the
next meeting ,to be November 20, 1991 at 7:30 a.m. in Room
102 of City Hall. Councilman Lilley added that the
subcommittee chairs are currently working on reports to
the City Council, as requested.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Shiers read the Consent Calendar, as follows:
1. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 24, 1991
2. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 8; 1991
3. CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - OCTOBER 10, 1991
4. CONSOLIDATED CITY TREASURER'S REPORT - SEPTEMBER, 1991
5. RESOLUTION NO. 102-91 - ESTABLISHING 30 M.P.H. SPEED LIMIT ON
GRAVES CREEK ROAD FROM MONTEREY ROAD TO SAN FERNANDO ROAD
6. RESOLUTION NO. 103-91 - ESTABLISHING "NO PARKING" ZONE ON
SANTA ROSA ROAD FROM MARCHANT WAY TO LAKEVIEW DRIVE
7. AWARD CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR RECOVERY OF RE-
CLAIMED WATER
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8. AWARD BID #91-13 - CONTRACT FOR REHABILITATION OF WASTE WATER
LIFT STATION #4
9. CIRCULATION ELEMENT AND EIR CONTRACT (DRS ASSOCIATES)
Mayor Shiers mentioned a minor correction to the Minutes of
September 24, 1991 (Item #B-1) . Councilwoman Borgeson pulled item
#B-7. The City Manager pulled item #B-8. The City Clerk pulled
Item #B-3 for clarification.
MOTION: By Councilman Dexter, seconded by Councilwoman Borgeson
to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of
Items #B-3, 7 and 8; motion carried unanimously by roll
call vote.
Re: Item #B-3. CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - OCTOBER
10, 1991
The City Clerk clarified a statement made by Councilman Nimmo
during the joint session of October 10, 1991. She read for Council
proposed amended language on page four of the minutes, in the third
paragraph under the item entitled, "Creekway Mapping Committee
Final Report" .
MOTION: By Councilman Lilley, seconded by Councilman Dexter to
approve the minutes as amended; motion passed 4: 0.
Re: Item #B-7 . AWARD CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
RECOVERY OF RE-CLAIMED WATER
The City Manager requested a continuance on this matter to allow
staff to prepare additional requests for proposals.
MOTION: By Councilwoman Borgeson, seconded by Councilman Lilley
to continue the matter to allow time to go out to bid;
motion carried unanimously.
Re: Item #B-8. AWARD BID #91-13 - CONTRACT FOR REHABILITATION OF
WASTE WATER LIFT STATION #4
Mr. Windsor reported that the Assistant City Attorney was
recommending some minor changes to the contract. Mary Gayle
reviewed the semantic changes to the agreement and advised that
with the corrections, the contract would then be approved by the
City Attorney' s office.
MOTION: By Councilman Lilley, seconded by Councilman Dexter to
adopt the amendments as proposed by the City Attorney;
motion carried 4:0.
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C. HEARINGS/APPEARANCES:
• 1. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 04-91, 7325-7329 SANTA YS
ABEL -
Appeal of
Planning Commission' s recommendation to deny proposed conver-
sion of existing 6-unit, multi-family project to condominiums.
Henry Engen presented the staff report and recommendation to deny
the appeal pursuant to the Exhibit "F" of the Planning Commission' s
Findings for Denial. Responding to inquiry from Councilwoman
Borgeson, the Community Development Director reported that this
application had come in after the condominium conversion ordinance
was adopted (January 8, 1991) . He stated that the final
application was submitted in July and determined complete in
August.
Public Comments:
John Faulkenstein, Cuesta Engineering, spoke on behalf of the
applicant and provided background on the project application. He
asked that the City Council allow an exception to the density
standards of the RMF zone relative to condominium conversions.
Don Sausserig, 10735 San Marcos Road, asked why it is that there is
opposition to condominium conversion and stated that he believed
they would fill a need for housing.
Roberto Nathan, applicant, explained that he had bought the
• property with the understanding that he could develop the project.
He explained the process he had followed and the frustrations he
had encountered. Mr. Nathan asserted that the project would
provide affordable housing and urged the Council to grant the
appeal.
Valerie Lowe, 6500 Alcatara, remarked that she was a neighbor to
the project site and spoke in support of the appeal. She stated
that the complex fits all other criteria for conversion and pointed
out that not all condominiums are purchased by homeowners, but
rather by investors who will rent them out.
---End of Public Testimony---
Councilwoman Borgeson indicated that she had asked the Community
Development Director at the time Council was looking at an urgency
ordinance whether or not there were any applications in the
"pipeline" and asked if this project was one of them. Mr. Engen
reiterated that the project application had not been deemed
complete until months after the moratorium.
Individual Council comments followed supporting the Planning
Commission' s recommendation to deny the appeal.
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MOTION: By Councilman Dexter, seconded by Councilwoman Borgeson
to uphold the Planning Commission' s denial and approve
the staff recommendation to deny the Tentative Tract Map
04-91 based on the Findings of Denial in Attachment "F";
motion unanimously carried 4:0.
2. ORDINANCE NO. 234 - AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT TO
ALLOW AWNINGS AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO CONVENTIONAL SIGNS IN THE
DOWNTOWN ZONES (Zone Change 10-91)
(Recommend motion to waive reading in full and approve on
first reading by title only)
Henry Engen presented background and staff recommendations to
approve. Robert Malone, Assistant Planner, distributed to Council
copies of the brochure outlining the program.
Councilwoman Borgeson commented that she thought limitations
proposed for window graphics were too strict. In addition, she
questioned the need for all awnings in the downtown to be in the
same shade of green and asserted that she favored more
individuality. Mr. Engen advised that the Downtown Master Plan
allows .for awnings, but does not mandate specific color. Council-
man Lilley explained that one fundamental purpose of the downtown
signing program is to tie the diverse architectural building styles
together and indicated that the use of one color for the awnings is
a way to achieve this. He added that the B.I.A. strongly endorsed
the color scheme. •
Councilman Dexter expressed support for the program and made the
following motion:
MOTION: By Councilman Dexter, seconded by Councilman Lilley to
waive the reading of Ordinance No. 234 in full and read
by title only; motion unanimously passed.
MOTION: By Councilman Dexter, seconded by Councilman Lilley to
approve Ordinance No. 234 on first reading; motion passed
4: 0 by roll call vote.
D. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. 3-F MEADOWS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (Public hearing closed)
Mayor Shiers announced that the Council had received a request from
3-F Meadows resident Howard Marohn to continue this matter for two
weeks.
Councilwoman Borgeson asked for clarification from legal counsel
relative to public hearing rights. Mary Gayle revealed that the
Council had advertised, held and closed a noticed, public hearing
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on the matter and advised that it would not be appropriate or legal
to take additional testimony on the issue.
The City Manager recapped that the public hearing on September 24,
1991 had been closed and staff had been directed to review State
Department of Real Estate (DRE) reports relative to the developer' s
responsibility towards roads in the 3-F Meadows area. He advised
that it might be well to receive a status report from the Assistant
City Attorney, but noted that there was still work to be done.
Mary Gayle briefly apprised the Council of her research to date.
She reported that it was stated in the DRE report she had examined
that the responsibility for the roads is that of the lot holder.
She reported that the roads are private, that there are easements
over them and they are not in the public domain or owned by the
City or the County. In addition, she informed the Council that
there are a number of streets in 3-F Meadows (Block 31) that are
not listed in the DRE report she reviewed and advised that
additional research will be necessary to this regard. The City
Manager urged the Council to direct Mary Gayle to go to Sacramento
to conduct further investigation noting that this matter ties into
the whole issue of "Colony Roads
MOTION: By Councilman Lilley, seconded by Councilwoman Borgeson
to continue the matter, re-publish a public hearing on
the matter and authorize the Assistant City Attorney, on
the advice of the City Manager, to do what is necessary
to complete the investigation and report back prior to
the hearing.
Discussion on the motion: Mr. Windsor pointed out that
November 26, 1991 was the date requested by Mr. Marohn and
asked the Assistant City Attorney if his request would allow
sufficient time to obtain the information and notice the
hearing. Mary Gayle indicated that it would not. Council
agreed that a hearing date would not be set until it was
certain that all the information had been received.
Vote on the motion: Motion carried 4:0.
Councilman Nimmo arrived at 8:30 p.m.
2. OFFERS TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY (Resolutions of Necessity)
A. Resolution No. 104-91 - Finding and determining that the
public interest, convenience and necessity require the
acquisition of certain real property for public park and
recreational purposes and all uses appurtenant thereto
(Fluitt and Ward (Stadium Park) )
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Mary Gayle presented the staff report and advised the Council that
it was only required by law to hear from the property owners or
those with an option on the property.
Public Comment:
Clayton Fluitt, owner of the acreage, indicated that Earl Ward has
an option on the property. He stated that he understood that Mr.
Ward would be present and deferred comments to him.
Mr. Ward was not present and no other member of the public
presented testimony.
MOTION: By Councilman Nimmo, seconded by Councilman Lilley to
adopt Resolution No. 104-91; motion unanimously carried.
B. Resolution No. 105-91 - Finding and determining that the
public interest, convenience and necessity require the
acquisition of certain property for public purposes as a
part of the Amapoa Drainage Project and 'all uses
appurtenant thereto (Guidry (Lake Park) )
The City Manager reported that a request to continue this matter
for thirty days had been received from the law firm of Mullen &
Henzell, representing Mr. and Mrs. William P. Guidry, Jr. He
suggested that the matter be put over until January 14, 1992.
By mutual agreement, Council continued the hearing until
January 14, 1992.
Mary Gayle remarked that notices of continuance would be mailed to
the property owners and their legal counsel.
Mayor Shiers called a short recess at 8:45 p.m. The meeting was
reconvened at 9:00 p.m.
3. DOWNTOWN: INTERSECTION OF PALMA & ENTRADA AVENUES - Review of
conceptual site plan for pedestrian-oriented intersection im-
provements
Robert Malone presented the staff report and overview of staff
recommendations
to endorse a downtown streetscape theme and
prototype design for street improvements and street furniture
P at
the intersection of Entrada and Palma Avenues. He explained each
of the two options proposed.
Public Comments:
Eric Greening, 7365 Valle, spoke in support of the concept and
design.
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John Himes, representing the B.I.A. , indicated enthusiastic support
and reported that the association was willing to transfer funds
originally set aside for street lights as a way to help meet the
costs of the proposed street furniture. He added that if the
project is approved, he hoped that the work would be completed
quickly so that it would not be too painful for the downtown.
Sarah Gronstrand, 7620 Del Rio Road, reminded Council that she had
been a member of the Downtown Master Plan Committee and disagreed
with portions of the staff report regarding implementation of the
plan. She asserted that the prototype design was a deviation from
the Master Plan and proclaimed the proposed project pointless,
wasteful and unnecessary.
John Cole, 8710 Sierra Vista, described the proposed intersection
as an extravagant expenditure and declared that there are matters
of public health and safety which are in greater need of attention.
He urged the Council to give this matter serious consideration.
---End of Public Testimony---
Councilwoman Borgeson indicated that she was not in support of the
proposed project and pointed out that Council had not given
priority to the matter by listing it in the Five-Year Capital
Improvement Program.
Councilman Dexter remarked that the Council had collectively made
• downtown beautification a goal and contended that the theme is
important t for restructuring the downtown. Councilman Nimmo stated
that he was in full support and added that he did not perceive the
expenditure to be wasteful. He asserted that it was time to begin
making some progress in revitalizing the downtown. Councilman
Lilley agreed, adding that it would be, in conjunction with private
enterprise, a prudent investment in the economic future of the
community.
Councilwoman Borgeson affirmed that she was in favor of downtown
revitalization but deems the expense of the proposition to be
excessive.
Mayor Shiers indicated that he was willing to support the project
noting that it would attract business. He added that he surmised
the City would get a return on the investment.
MOTION: By Councilman Dexter, seconded by Councilman Lilley to
approve Option #1 for downtown street improvements and
furniture; motion carried 4: 1 with Councilwoman Borgeson
voting in opposition.
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4. AWARD OF BID #91-16 FOR PURCHASE OF PHOTOCOPIER
Mark Joseph provided background and staff recommendation to award
the bid to Eastman Kodak Company. He reported that product
features of the Kodak machine, including volume capacity,
accessibility and a continuous forms feeder were a component in
making the decision to go with the second lowest bidder. He
indicated that representatives from both Eastman Kodak and More
Office Systems, the low bidder, were present.
Public Comments:
Tito Molfino, More Office Systems, told the Council that the Canon
product he had bid met the specifications in the first and in the
second bid. He compared features of the copier to those of the
product offered by Kodak and emphasized that if a continuous forms
feeder was desired, it should have been specified in the bid
package. Mr. Molfino, who is an Atascadero resident, urged Council
to buy from his firm, the lowest responsible bidder.
Greg Swanson, Eastman Kodak Company, pointed out that his price had
been the lowest one on the original bid. He noted that, the second
time around, each vendor had bid the same machine only with lower
prices and stressed that Kodak still came in second lowest. Mr.
Swanson implored the Council to chose the copier recommended by
those who will use it: City staff and volunteers.
Councilman Nimmo asked the Eastman Kodak representative how many •
copiers of this model were in San Luis Obispo County. Mr. Swanson
responded that there was one.
---End of Public Testimony---
Council comments followed. Councilman Nimmo indicated that he was
as uncomfortable with this bid as he' was with the first one and
remarked that the invitation to bid should have addressed the issue
of paper jams. Councilwoman Borgeson observed that staff had a
preference for the Kodak when the lowest responsible bid was for
the Canon. Councilman Lilley criticized the bid process remarking
that a process should be adopted whereby specific details are
evaluated and requested features are specified.
Councilman Dexter recognized the need to fine tune the bid process,
but commented that he favored going along with the staff
recommendation.
MOTION: By Councilman Nimmo, seconded by Councilwoman Borgeson to
award the bid to More Office Systems of San Luis Obispo
for a Canon NP-9800; motion carried 4: 1 with Councilman
Dexter voting in opposition.
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Meeting Date: 12/10/91
Agenda Item # B-1
AMENDED PAGES 11 & 12
5. APPOINTMENT OF NATIVE TREE ASSOCIATION STEERING COMMITTEE
Mayor Shiers indicated that he had received from all councilmembers
names for the Native Tree Association steering committee. He
stated that more names were submitted than the proposed size of the
committee and suggested that individuals whose names were mentioned
by at least two councilmembers be appointed. Members of Council
concurred.
MOTION: By Mayor Shiers, seconded by Councilman Lilley to appoint
Erika Banner, Eileen and Craig Cunningham, Fred Frank,
Marj Mackey and Jim Patterson to be steering committee
for the Atascadero Native Tree Association; motion
unanimously approved.
6. ORDINANCE 233 - ADDING CHAPTER 5 TO TITLE 4 OF THE ATASCADERO
MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING THE DISPLAY OF STREET ADDRESS NUMBERS
(Recommend motion to waive reading in full and approve on
second reading by title only)
Mayor Shiers indicated this was the second reading of this
ordinance. Councilman Dexter inquired about the size of street
numbers as proposed by the ordinance. The mayor relayed the fire
chief' s comments from the past meeting indicating his willingness
to be somewhat flexible with this provision as long as the address
• could easily be seen.
MOTION: By Councilman Dexter, seconded by Councilwoman Borgeson
to adopt Ordinance No. 233 on second reading; motion
carried 5: 0 by roll call vote.
7 . DECEMBER MEETING SCHEDULE
A. Regular Council Meeting December 24th
Mayor Shiers pointed out that the second meeting would fall on
Christmas Eve.
MOTION: By Councilman Lilley, seconded by Councilman Dexter to
cancel the meeting of December 24, 1991; motion passed
unanimously.
B. General Plan Hearing Schedule
Mayor Shiers mentioned that the suggested date was Thursday,
December 19, 1991 at 7: 00 p.m. There was consensus to set the
special hearing for that date.
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C. Fiscal Model Demonstration by Multari, Crawford & Starr
Mayor Shiers indicated that staff had requested Council meet at
6: 00 p.m. on December 10th to receive the consultants '
presentation. The City Manager stated that he would invite the
members of the Planning Commission to also attend. Council
concurred.
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION:
1. City Council
Councilman Nimmo reported that he had attended on behalf of the
mayor a meeting on October 29, 1991 for the purpose of nominating,
at the request of the Governor, at least two city councilmembers to
the California Coastal Commission. He stated that following three
city councilmembers were nominated: Rosemarie Sheetz of Morro Bay,
Chuck Comstock of Grover City and Dick Morrow of Pismo Beach.
2. City Treasurer
Micki Korba reported that the September Treasurer' s Report shows
the month' s interest from the Orange County Investment Pool as
$55,901.75 and advised that this figure was actually the interest
for the quarter ending June 30, 1991. She stated that the interest
was not received until September, adding that there is a 10-week
lapse between the time the interest is earned and it is posted to •
the account. Ms. Korba advised that the interest for the quarter
ending September 30th was $123,895. 84
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 10:23 P.M. THE NEXT MEETING OF THE
ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1991 AT 7 :00 P.M.
MINUTES RECORDED AND PREPARED BY:
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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item: B-2
CITY OF ATASCADERO
Through: Ray Windsor, City Manager Meeting Date: 12/10/91
From: Micki Korba, City Treasurer,h/4L�
Mark Joseph, Administrative Services Director
SUBJECT: Updating Annual Investment Policy
RECONNENDATION: Staff recommends Council adopt Resolution 109-91
approving the City' s Investment Policy.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The City's Investment Policy was significantly revised last
December. State law required the policy be revised annually.
Although that provision of the law has been repealed, it is
nonetheless prudent to review the policy. In particular, the
policy needs to reflect our current use of the Orange County
Agency Investment Fund, as our primary investment tool.
Other than the revision noted above, the policy is the same
as last year.
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RESOLUTION NO. 109-91
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO
TO ADOPT ITS ANNUAL INVESTMENT POLICY
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero was required by state law to
adopt an Annual City Investment Policy, for idle funds, and the
law will probably be reinstated; and
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the City Treasurer to
propose such a policy as well as indicated by good business sense
and prudent practice.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does
readopt the attached Investment Policy to be followed by the City
Treasurer in the investment of the City's idle funds.
On motion by Councilperson , and seconded by
Councilperson , the foregoing resolution is hereby
adopted in its entirety, including the actual Investment Policy
attached, by the following Roll Call vote.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: •
ADOPTED:
ATTEST:
By•
LEE RABOIN, City Clerk ALDEN F. SHIERS, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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ARTHER MONTANDON MURIEL RORBA
City Attorney City Treasurer
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
1.0 POLICY
It is the policy of the City of Atascadero to invest public
funds in a manner which will provide the highest investment
return with the maximum security while meeting the daily cash
flow demands of the City of Atascadero and conforming to all
state, county and local statutes governing the investment of
public funds -- safety, liquidity, and yield (SLY) .
2.0 SCOPE
This investment policy applies to all financial assets of
the City of Atascadero. These funds are accounted for in the
City of Atascadero' s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and
include:
2.1 Funds
2.1.1 General Fund
2.1.2 Special Revenue Funds
2.1.3 Capital Project Funds
2.1.4 Enterprise Funds
2.1.5 Trust and Agency Funds
2.1.6 Retirement/Pension Funds
• 2.1.7 Any new funds unless specifically exempted.
3.0 PRUDENCE - Civil Code #2261
Investments shall be made with judgment and care -- under
circumstances then prevailing -- which persons of prudence,
discretion and intelligence exercise in the management of their
own affairs, not for speculation, but for investment, considering
the probable safety of their capital as well as the probable
income to be derived.
3.1 The standard of prudence to be used by investment officials
shall be the "prudent person" standard and shall be applied in
the context of managing an overall portfolio. Investment
officers acting in accordance with written procedures and the
investment policy and exercising due diligence shall be relieved
of personal responsibility for an individual security's credit
risk or market price changes, provided deviations from
expectations_ are reported in a timely fashion and appropriate
action is taken to control adverse developments.
4.0 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY - Per Government Code #53607
4.1 All solicitations for investments shall be made to and
through the City Treasurer.
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4.2 All brokers/dealers must have an application on file that •
has been previously approved before any investment can be made
through them.
4.3 Two signatures shall be required for any purchase of C.D. 's
or other type of investment, except LAIF and Orange Co.
Investment Pool. The two signatures shall be that of City
Treasurer and Finance Director. If the latter is unavailable,
the Assistant Finance Director may substitute.
4.4 Any out-of-state investment shall require consultation with
and approval of the City Attorney. State laws differ and
additional requirements may be appropriate for the safety of any
investment.
5.0 REPORTING
5.1 The Treasurer shall submit a monthly investment report to
the City Council. This report will include all required elements
of the monthly report as prescribed by Government Code Section
53646.
Required elements of the monthly report:
5.1.1 Type of Investment
5.1.2 Institution
5.1.3 Date of Maturity •
5.1.4 Amount of Deposit or Cost of the Security
5.1.5 Current market value of securities with maturity in
excess of 12 months.
5.1.6 Rate of Interest
5.1.7 Statement relating the report to the Statement of
Investment Policy.
5.1.8 Statement that there are sufficient funds to meet the
next 30 days' obligations.
5.1.9 Effective January 1, 1991 accrued Interest as
prescribed by the California Code Section 53646.
6.0 SAFEKEEPING AND CUSTODY
All security transactions, including collateral for
repurchase agreements, entered into by the City of Atascadero
shall be conducted on a delivery - versus - payment (DVP) basis.
Securities will be held by a third party custodian designated by
the Treasurer and evidenced by safekeeping receipts.
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• 7 .0 DIVERSIFICATION:
The City of Atascadero will diversify its investments by
security type and institution. With the exceptions of U.S.
Treasury securities and authorized pools -- such as the State
LAIF and Orange County Agency Investment Fund -- no more than 10%
of the City of Atascadero's total investment portfolio will be
invested in a single security type or with a single financial
institution.
7.1 Permitted investments/deposits
Securities of the U.S. Government
Certificates of Deposits
Negotiable Certificates of Deposit
Bankers Acceptances
Commercial Paper
Local Agency Investment Fund (State Pool)
County Agency Investment Fund
Passbook Deposits
Repurchase Agreement
Reverse Repurchase Agreements
7.2 Competitive Bids-Purchase and sale of securities should be
made on the basis of competitive offers and bids when practical.
7.3 Purchases shall be made only with corporations in a rating
category of "A" or its equivalent or better by a nationally
recognized rating service.
8.0 MAXIMUM MATURITIES
To the extent possible, the City of Atascadero will attempt
to match its investments with anticipated cash flow requirements.
Unless
matched to a specific cash flow, the City of Atascadero
will not directly invest in securities maturing more than 2 years
from the date of purchase.
9.0 INTERNAL CONTROL
9.1 A system of internal control shall be established and
documented in writing. The controls shall be designed to prevent
losses of public funds arising from fraud, employee error,
misrepresentation of third parties, unanticipated changes in
. financial markets, or imprudent actions by employees and officers
of the City of Atascadero. Controls deemed most important
include: control of collusion, separation of duties, separating
transaction authority from accounting and recordkeeping,
custodial safekeeping, clear delegation of authority, specific
limitations regarding securities; losses and remedial action,
written confirmation of telephone transactions, minimizing the
number of authorized Investment Officials, documentation of
transactions and strategies, and code of ethics standards.
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10.0 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY •
The Statement of Investment Policy shall be reviewed and
submitted annually to the City Council of the City of Atascadero,
State of California Government (Code 53646) .
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MURIEL C. RORBA, City Treasurer
City of Atascadero
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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item: B_3
CITY OF ATASCADERO
Through: Ray Windsor, City Manager Meeting Date: 12/10/91
From: Mark Joseph, Administrative Services Director ?f-�
SUBJECT: Annual Claim for Local Transportation Funds. �j
RECDATION: Staff recommends Council adopt Resolution No.
110-91, authorizing the filing of a claim for Local
Transportation Funds.
BACKGROUNDIDISCUSSION
The City annually files a claim for its share of local
transportation funds. The effort is coordinated through the SLO
Area Coordinating Council (SLO-ACC) . Funds are used to cover
local transit needs (i.e. , Dial-A-Ride) ; two percent is earmarked
for Bike/Pedestrian pathways, and the balance for streets and
roads.
For the last two years, no monies were used for Dial-A-Ride.
This was because of the fund's high cash balance. This year,
however $120,000 will be needed to maintain the Dial-A-Ride
program.
The actual claim is higher than staff originally budgeted.
Our budget assumed $482,957; the claim is for $534,080. The main
reason is the availability of $37,605 in State Transit Assistance
(STA) monies.
The table below shows the budget versus claim amounts, by
category.
TABLE ONE: FY 91-92 LTF BUDGET VS. CLAIM
CATEGORY BUDGET CLAIM
Dial-A-Ride (LTF) 120,000 82,355
Dial-A-Ride (STA) -0- 37,605
Dial-A-Ride, Subtotal 120,000 120,000
Bike/Pedestrian Routes 10,177 10,601
Streets/Roads (LTF) 352,780 403,479
482,957 5340,080
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RESOLUTION 110-91
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A CLAIM FOR LOCAL
TRANSPORTATION FUNDS AND STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE
FUNDS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT ACT
WHEREAS, Articles 4 and 8 of Chapter 4 of the Public
Utilities Code requires claims for operating funds to be filed
with the transportation planning agency by local transportation
operators; and
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero is eligible for
transportation funds as provided in Chapter 4 of the Public
Utilities Code; and
WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo Area Coordinating Council is
the designated transportation planning agency for San Luis Obispo
County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City
of Atascadero does hereby authorize the filing of a claim for
Local Transportation Funds in the amount of $534,080. If
additional LTF funis become available said funds shall be used
for the purpose of street maintenance. The claim form is
attached hereto marked Exhibit A and by reference thereof made a
part hereof.
On motion by Councilperson and seconded
by Councilperson the foregoing resolution is
hereby adopted in its entirety on the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
DATE:
ATTEST:
LEE RABOIN, City Clerk ALDEN SHIERS, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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MARY REDUS GAYLE MARK JOSEP •
Assistant City Attorney Administrative Services
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EXHIBIT A
ANNUAL CLAIM
FOR LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS AND
STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE FUNDS
CLAIM #12A-A1-91/92
TO: San Luis Obispo Area Coordinating Council FISCAL YEAR 1991/92
County Government Center
San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
FROM: CLAIMANT: CITY OF ATASCADERO
ADDRESS: 6500 PALMA
CITY: ATASCADERO, CA ZIP CODE:93422
CONTACT PERSON: MARK JOSEPH , FINANCE PHONE: 461-5017
This claimant, qualified pursuant to Section 99203 of the Public Utilities Code, hereby requests, in
accordance with Chapter 1400, Statutes of 1971, as amended and applicable rules and regulations, that an
allocation be made for the purposes and in the respective amounts as described in the attached Project and
Financial Plan claim form.
a) Annual (LTF) Apportionment $ 485,874
b) Annual Bicycle/Ped.Apportionment $ 10,601
c) Annual (STA) Funds $ 37,60S
1) Operator Revenues $ 3,11S
2) Apportionment $ 34,490
TOTAL FUNDS BEING CLAIMED ARE $ 534,080
Claimant Signature:
Title:
Date:
This claim was
KapprcSan Luis Obispo Area Coordinating Council at their July 17, 1991 meeting, by
Resolution No. 91-06.
Ronald L. De Carla, Executive Director Date
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CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda Item: B -4
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Through: Ray Windsor, City Manager Meeting Date: Dec. 10, 1991
From: Richard ff. McHale, Chief of Police
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SUBJECT: Bid award for purchase of one marked police patrol
sedan.
RECOMMENDATION: By motion, award the current bid proposal to
Folsom Lake Ford for the purchase of one marked 1992 police
patrol sedan (mid-sized Taurus) for an amount not to exceed the
low bid meeting the specifications of $16,504. 00, including tax.
BACKGROUND: Council will recall that the purchase of this patrol
car was previously authorized in the current 1991-92 fiscal year
budget.
Bid packages including all specifications were prepared and
mailed by the Finance Division and City Clerk to fifteen
dealerships (including all within our city) in California. There
were three bid proposals submitted for consideration from
Atascadero Ford, Fuller Ford of Chula Vista and Folsom Lake Ford
of Folsom.
As indicated on the attached bid summary sheet, Folsom Lake Ford
was the low bidder even after the required police options were
added to their quoted base price. The difference between the
lowest bidder and the second lowest bid is $1, 324.80.
One final note: This special police package car is as indicated,
a mid-sized sedan which is a departure from the full-sized patrol
vehicles we ordinarily purchase. It is our intent to test this
vehicle as a viable police unit during the next year so as to
measure cost effectiveness, vehicle durability, suitability,
safety, comfort, etc.
FISCAL IMPACT: As stated, this purchase was. previously
authorized by Council action in the adoption of our current
budget.
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Police Chief
FROM: Lee Raboin
City Clerk-
BID NO. : 91-18
OPENED : 11/14/91 2:00 p.m.
PROJECT: Police Sedan
I received and opened today, the following bids:
Dealer Name & Address Model Bid Amount
Folsom Lake Ford Ford Taurus $14,370.43* #
9479 Madison Avenue
Folsom, CA 95630
Atascadero Ford Ford Taurus L 17,828. 80
3850 E1 Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
Fuller Ford Ford Taurus 18,349.40
760 Broadway
Chula Vista, CA 91910
* Please Note: Dealer deviates from bid specifications. Some
options were quoted seperately from the total bid price.
c: Cathy Sargent
Attachments: 3 bids, as outlined above
2 "No bids" - C&M Chevrolet and Kimball Motor Company
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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda Item: B-5
Through: Ray Windsor, City Manager Meeting Date: 12/10/91
Via: Greg Luke, Public Works Director
From: ,*,,Steve
Steve Sylvester, Consulting Engineer
SUBJECT:
Atascadero Road Improvements - Consultant Design Contract Award
RECOMMENDATION:
Council adopt Resolution 11191 authorizing the Public Works
Director to execute a contract for $17,900. with Associated
Professionals, Inc. to design improvements on Atascadero Road.
BACKGROUND:
The City's 1991-92 Capital Improvement program includes
improvements to Atascadero Road from 600' north of San Diego Road
to Santa Barbara (see attached exhibit) . $175,000. have been
budgeted this year for this project. The improvements are
necessary to correct an unsafe condition on that portion of
Atascadero Road north of San Diego Road, and to provide pavement
overlay and improvements to the portion south of San Diego Road.
The City has distributed a Request for Proposals for the design
contract for the project.
DISCUSSION•
On Monday, Decemeber 2, 1991, 8 proposals for the engineering
design were received. The proposals were reviewed by the Public
Works staff and by the City's engineering consultant, North Coast
Engineering, Inc. , and based on overall content of the proposal
and fee, the proposal by Associated Professions, Inc. , is judged
to be the most appropriate.
FISCAL IMPACT•
$17,900.00 for engineering contract plus administrative costs.
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RESOLUTION NO. 111-91
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH
ASSOCIATED PROFESSIONS INC.
TO
DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS TO ATASCADERO ROAD
The City Council of the City of Atascadero, California, hereby
resolves as follows:
1. The Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to
execute an agreement with: Associated Professions Inc.
to design improements to Atascadero Road.
2 . The Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to make
minor corrections or modifications of a mathematical or
clerical nature.
3 . The Finance Director is hereby authorized to: appropriate
funds, if necessary; release and expend funds; and issue
warrants to comply with the terms of this agreement.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Atascadero held on the
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA
ALDEN SHIERS, Mayor
ATTEST:
LEE RABOIN, City Clerk
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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda Item: B-6
Through: Ray Windsor, City Manager Meeting Date: 12/10/91
Via: Greg Luke, Director of Public Works
From: ®Steve Sylvester, Consulting Engineer
SUBJECT:
E1 Camino Real Improvements - Consultant Design Contract Award
RECOMMENDATION•
Council adopt Resolution 112-91 authorizing the Public Works
Director to execute a contract for $19,000. with Associated
Professionals, Inc. to design improvements on E1 Camino Real.
BACKGROUND:
The City's 1991-92 Capital Improvement Program includes
improvements to E1 Camino Real from San Gabriel Avenue to
• approximately 800' south of the Atascadero State Hospital
entrance (see attached exhibit) . The City has distributed a
Request for Proposal for the engineering design services for the
project. $200,000. have been budgeted this year for this project.
Atascadero State Hospital has expressed the desire to share the
cost of this project. Staff is currently working on details of
this cost sharing and will present this to Council in January.
DISCUSSION•
On Monday, December 2, 1991, 6 proposals for the design services
were received. The proposals have been reviewed based on content
and fee, and the proposal submitted by Associated Professions,
Inc. , is judged to be the most appropriate.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$19, 000.00 for design contract plus administrative costs.
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RESOLUTION NO. 112-91
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH
ASSOCIATED PROFESSIONS INC.
TO
DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS TO EL CAMINO REAL
The City Council of the City of Atascadero, California, hereby
resolves as follows:
1. The Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to
execute an agreement with: Associated Professions Inc.
to design improements to E1 Camino Real.
2 . The Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to make
minor corrections or modifications of a mathematical or
clerical nature.
3 . The Finance Director is hereby authorized to: appropriate
• funds, if necessary; release and expend funds; and issue
warrants to comply with the terms of this agreement.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Atascadero held on the
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA
ALDEN SHIERS, Mayor
ATTEST:
LEE RABOIN, City Clerk
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• REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: B-7
CITY OF ATASCADERO
THROUGH: Ray Windsor, City Manager MEETING DATE: 12/10/91
FROM: Andrew J. Takata, Director(
Department of Community Services
SUBJECT:
CONTRACT FOR MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council approve contract to:
Lee Wilson Electric Company
1151 El Camino Real
Atascadero, California 93422
City Council approve contract in the amount of:
$540. 00 per month, Base Sum for each signalized intersection
(5 signals) , listed in Exhibit "A",
required by Section 1.02 (E)
$ 96. 00 per month, for each signalized intersection
(5 signals) , listed in Exhibit "A"
required by Sections 1. 02 (B) (C) (D) (F) (G) (H)
Labor Costs Listed in Exhibit "B" for 24 hour
emergency service (Section 1. 02 (H) and
other locations (Section 1.02(I)
City Council approve contract term:
36 month contract (1991-1994) from date of authorization
DISCUSSION:
Lee Wilson Electric Company is the sole entity in this area to
offer the services listed in the attached contract.
Because Lee Wilson Electric Company is the sole entity in this area
to offer the services listed in the attached contract, this request
for services was not solicited for bids from other entities.
Lee Wilson Electric Company contracted with the City of Atascadero
from 1987 to present for this service, performed signal repair
services prior to 1987, and is known to provide qualified service.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds sufficient to enter into the proposed contract have been
authorized by the City Council in the 1991/92 budget.
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CONTRTACT FOR MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS
This "CONTRACT FOR MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS (the
"Contract") is made as of the day of , 1991 (the
"Effective Date") , by and between LEE WILSON ELECTRIC COMPANY, a
California corporation, hereinafter referred to as "Contractor",
and the CITY OF ATASCADERO, a municipal corporation, hereinafter
referred to as "City". The parties hereto, in consideration of
the mutual covenants and conditions agree to the following terms
and conditions:
1. 00 GENERAL PROVISIONS:
1.01 TERM: This Contract will become effective on
the Effective Date and, except as otherwise provided herein, will
terminate at the end of the thirty-sixth month thereafter
( _, 1994) ; hereinafter said period shall be referred to
as the "Term"; provided, however, that an "Early Termination" as
defined in Section 4, below, may occur pursuant to the provisions
of said Section 4 .
1. 02 SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY CONTRACTOR:
• Contractor shall perform or provide the following services and
materials:
A. All tools, equipment, apparatus, facilities, labor,
services and materials and perform in a good and
workmanlike manner, subject to the inspection and
approval of the City by and through its Director of
Public Works or his designated appointed inspectors or
representatives, all work necessary to maintain in
operable, safe condition the traffic signal facilities
listed in Exhibit "A" attached hereto (hereinafter the
"Signals") .
B. Inspection, cleaning and adjustment of each
controller unit for the Signals once each month during
the Term of this Contract.
C. Maintenance of a record in each cabinet containing
each controller unit for each Signal or group of Signals
showing the date and time of each inspection of each
such controller unit. Except for temporary repair, no
such controller unit shall be replaced without the prior
approval of the City, acting by and through the Director
of Public Works or his designated appointed inspectors
or representatives.
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D. Replacement and/or repair of any and all defective
or worn out parts in any of the Signals which cause a
Signal failure or malfunction as the occasion arises.
E. Replacement of all lamps in all Signals using a
standard of an eighty percent (80%) depletion curve, but
not to exceed a period of twelve (12) months, using
standard traffic signal lamps. The replacement of
burned out lamps shall not be on an emergency basis,
provided there are at least two (2) indications still
operative for each direction of travel. In such case,
replacement shall be handled as soon as possible in a
routine manner.
F. Cleaning, polishing and inspection of all lenses
and reflectors in each Signal at the time lamps are
replaced therein. At such time as lamps are replaced in
each Signal, Contractor shall replace or change all
broken or deteriorated parts in such Signal, as
necessary.
G. In the course of traveling to and from locations of
the equipment to be serviced, Contractor shall observe
the Signals at other intersections designated in Exhibit
"A" for possible malfunctions. •
H. Maintenance of a 24-hour per day emergency service
for the replacement of burned out lamps or controller
unit malfunctions. In the event of an emergency,
contact for service shall be made to those of
Contractors personnel listed in Exhibit "C".
I. Contractor shall provided the same service for
repair of other equipment and appurtenances at locations
which not shown on Exhibit "A", including but not
limited to safety lighting, pedestrian signals and
detector devices, which City may request Contractor to
repair, replace or refurbish from time to time.
Except as otherwise provided above, Contractor shall
determine the method, details and means of performing the above-
referenced services, subject to inspection and approval of the
City, acting by and through its Director of Public Works or his
designated inspectors or their respective representatives.
Contractor may, at Contractor's sole expense, employ
such assistants as Contractor deems necessary to perform the
services required of Contractor by this Contract. City may not
control, direct or supervise Contractor's assistants or employees
in the performance of those services.
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1. 03 COMPENSATION: In consideration for the
services to be performed by Contractor, City agrees to pay
Contractor the consideration set forth in the amounts and under
the terms hereinafter provided:
(A) For each signalized intersection listed in Exhibit
"A", attached hereto, including the services required by
Section 1. 02 (E) , above, City shall pay Contractor the
sum of Five Hundred and Forty Dollars ($540) which shall
hereinafter be defined as the "Base Sum".
(B) In addition to the Base Sum, City shall pay the sum
of Ninety-six Dollars ($96.00) per month for each
signalized intersection listed in Exhibit "A", except
when such repairs or services are necessitated by the
obsolescence of the equipment or damage, including but
not limited to collision, acts of God or vandalism, for
the services listed in Section 1.02 (B) , (C) , (D) , (F) ,
(G) and (H) , above.
(C) In addition to the Base Sum and those payment
provided by Section (B) , above, City shall pay
Contractor labor costs at the prevailing standard rates
as set forth in Exhibit "B" attached hereto, for
services rendered pursuant to Section 1. 02 (H) , above.
(D) For any services provided pursuant to Section 1. 02
(I) , above, the rates set forth in above this Section
1. 02 (B) and 1. 02 (C) shall be charged.
1. 03 ADJUSTMENT OF RATES: Adjustment of the costs
set forth iri Section 1. 02 , above, may be renegotiated by the
parties on each annual anniversary of the Effective Date of this
Contract; provided, however, that any increase in such rates
shall be in the sole discretion and subject to the approval of
the City Council. Any insurance increases may be also be
negotiated at that time. Any change in rates shall be reflected
in amendments to this Agreement by attaching a new Exhibit to
this Agreement which indicate the date upon which the change is
to become effective and the increase in rate as it applies to
Section 1. 03 (A) , (B) , (C) or (D) , as the case may be.
2 . 00 OBLIGATION OF CONTRACTOR:
2 . 01 MINIMUM AMOUNT OF SERVICE BY CONTRACTOR:
Contractor agrees to devote the hours necessary to perform the
services set forth in Section 1. 02 of this Contract and to
perform said services on City equipment as set forth in said
Section 1. 02 of this Contract. Contractor may represent, perform
services for, and be employed by individuals or entities other
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than City, in Contractor's sole discretion; provided, however,
that the performance of such services for such individuals or
entities does not interfere with or take business away from
Contractor's ability to perform its obligations to the City as
described herein.
2 . 02 CONTRACTOR IS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: City
and Contractor intend and agree that Contractor is an independent
contractor of City and that neither Contractor nor Contractor's
employees and agents have a right to worker's compensation or
other employee benefits from the City.
2.03 INSURANCE: The following types of insurance
shall be provided by Contractor, at Contractors sole cost,
throughout the Term of this Contract at Contractor's sole cost
and expense:
(A) CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE WORKER'S COMPENSATION
INSURANCE: Contractor shall provide worker's
compensation and other employee benefits, where required
by law, for Contractor's employees and agents and agrees
to hold harmless and indemnify City for any and all
claims arising out of any injury, disability, or death
of Contractor or any of Contractor's employees or
agents. Contractor shall provide City with certificates
issued by the company providing wofte-rs` compensatiion
insurance for said employees showing that said
insurance has been issued and is in full force and
effect throughout the Term of this Contract.
(B) PUBLIC LIABILITY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE INSURANCE:
Contractor shall carry public liability and property
damage insurance throughout the Term of this Contract in
an amount of (1) not less than $500, 000 per injury,
including accidental death, for injury to one person,
and (2) not less than $500, 000 per injury, including
accidental death, for injury to each person with no less
than $1,000, 000 total for each accident involving
injuries to two or more persons, and (3) property
damage insurance in an amount not less than $50, 000.
Contractor shall provide City with certificates issued
by the company(ies) providing the aforedescribed
liability insurance showing that said insurance has been
issued and is in full force and effect throughout the
Term of this Contract.
(C) VEHICLE INSURANCE: Contractor shall obtain public
liability and property damage to insure vehicles used or
maintained by him in the performance of the work
required of it by this Contract, insuring those vehicles
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in the amount of (1) not less than $500, 000 per injury,
including accidental death, for injury to one person,
and (2) not less than $500, 000 per injury, including
accidental death, for injury to each person with no less
than $1, 000, 000 total for each accident involving
injuries to two or more persons, and (3) property
damage insurance in an amount not less than $50, 000.
Contractor shall provide City with certificates issued
by the company(ies) providing the aforedescribed
liability insurance showing that said insurance has been
issued and is in full force and effect throughout the
Term of this Contract.
3 .00 COOPERATION BY CITY: City shall comply with all
reasonable requests of Contractor necessary to the performance of
Contractor's duties under this Contract.
4. 00 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT: Unless renewed by the mutual
agreement of the parties and subject to early termination as
hereinafter set forth, this Contract shall automatically
terminate at the end of the Term. An "Early Termination" may
occur in any of the following circumstances:
4 . 01 TERMINATION ON NOTICE: Notwithstanding any
other provision of this Contract, any party hereto may terminate
this Contract, at any time, by giving at least sixty (60) days
prior written notice to the other party to this Contract.
4 . 02 TERMINATION ON OCCURRENCE OF STATED EVENTS:
This Contract shall terminate automatically on the occurrence of
any of the following events:
A) Bankruptcy or insolvency of any party;
(B) Sale of the business of any party;
(C) Death of Lee J. Wilson or termination of the
business of the Contractor;
(D) Loss or termination of the use by City's of the
facilities upon which the services by Contractor
are to be performed;
(E) Assignment of this Contract by Contractor without
the consent of the City.
5. 00 REMEDIES AND WARRANTIES
5. 01 TERMINATION BY ANY PARTY FOR DEFAULT OF
• CONTRACTOR: Should any party default in the performance of this
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Contract or materially breach of any of its provisions, a non-
breaching party, at its option, may terminate this Contract,
immediately, by giving written notice of termination to the
breaching party.
5. 02 REMEDIES FOR FAILURE OF CONTRACTOR TO
PERFORM: If Contractor should neglect to properly prosecute the
work required of it hereby, or fail to perform any provisions of
this Contract, the City, after three (3) days written notice to
the Contractor, without prejudice to any other remedy City may
have, may correct or perform such work and deduct the cost
thereof from the payment then or thereafter due to Contractor.
5. 03 APPLICATION OF REMEDIES: The remedies set
forth in this Contract shall not be exclusive but shall be
cumulative with, and in addition to, all remedies now or
hereafter allowed by law or equity.
5. 04 CONTRACTOR'S WARRANTIES TO CITY: Contractor
warrants that all work performed by its pursuant to this Contract
shall be done in a good and workmanlike manner and shall conform
to state of the art services provided for like work within the
County of San Luis Obispo. Except for manufacturer's factory
warranty on all materials and replacements supplied by the •
Contractor in the performance of the work required of it by this
Contract, Contractor disclaims all warranties with respect to
materials supplied pursuant to this Contract.
6. 00 INDEMNITIES
1. 6. 01 CONTRACTOR'S INDEMNITY OF CITY: Contractor
shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless City and its
employees, officers, agents and representatives from all
liability occurring by reason or arising out of the injury to any
person or property of the City or any third party by reason of
the negligence or fault of Contractor or its officers, agents,
employees and representatives. It is specifically understood
that Contractor's liability pursuant this Section 6. 01 shall be
limited to those acts, events or occurrences in which Contractor
or its officers, agents, employees and representatives are
negligent or for which same are at fault.
6.02 CITY'S INDEMNITY OF CONTRACTOR: To the extent
permitted by law, City shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold
harmless Contractor and its officers, agents, employees and
representatives from from all liability occurring by reason or
arising out of the injury to any person or property of Contractor
or any third person by reason of the negligence or fault of City
or its officers, agents, employees and representatives. It is
specifically understood that City's liability pursuant this
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Section 6. 02 shall be limited to those acts, events or
occurrences in which City or its officers, agents, employees and
representatives are negligent or for which same are at fault.
6. 03 INDEMNITIES NOT LIMITED BY INSURANCE: It is
expressly understood and agreed by the parties that the
indemnities set forth in Section 6. O1 and 6.02, above, are not
limited by the extent of coverage of any policy of insurance
currently in force, or in force during the Term of this Contract,
which is held by either party. Nothing herein contained hsall be
construed as limiting in any way the extent to which Contractor
may be held responsible for liability to persons or property
resulting from his operations under this Contract or any other
contract it may have with third persons or any operation of
subcontractors retained by Contractor in the performance of its
duties under this Contract or any other contract it may have with
third person.
7. 00 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS:
7. 01 NO WAIVER: The waiver of any breach by any
party of any provision of this Contract shall not constitute a
continuing waiver or a waiver of any subsequent breach of this
Contract.
7 . 02 ASSIGNMENT: This Contract shall not assigned
by Contractor to any person or entity. Any assignment or attempt
to assign by either party, whether it be voluntary or
involuntary, by operation of law or otherwise, is void and is a
material breach of this Contract giving rise to a right to
terminate as set forth in Section 4 (E) , above.
7 . 03 ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS: In the event of any
controversy, claim or dispute between the parties hereto, arising
out of or relating to this Contract, or the breach thereof, the
prevailing party shall be entitled, in addition to other such
relief to which the non-defaulting party may be entitled, to a
reasonable sum as and for attorney fees and costs.
7. 04 DELAYS WHICH DELAY PERFORMANCE: Except as
otherwise expressly provided for in this Contract, should the
performance of any act required by this Contract to be performed
by either party be prevented or delayed by reason by any act of
God, strike, lockout, labor trouble, inability to secure
materials, or any other cause except financial inability not the
fault of the party required to perform the act, the time for
performance of the act will be extended for a period of time
equivalent to the period of delay and performance of the act
during the period of delay will be excused; provided, however,
that nothing contained in this Section shall exclude the prompt
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payment by either party as required by this Contract or the
performance of any act rendered difficult or impossible solely
because of the financial condition of the party required to
perform the act.
7. 05 NOTICE: Except as otherwise expressly
provided bylaw, any and all notices or other communications
required or permitted by this Contract or by law to be served on
or given to any party to this Contract shall be in writing and
shall be deemed duly served and given when personally delivered
or in lieu of such personal service when deposited in the United
States mail, first-class postage prepaid to the following address
for each respective party:
PARTY ADDRESS
A: CITY OF ATASCADERO 6500 Palma Avenue
Atascadero, California 93422
Attn: Director of Public Works
B: LEE WILSON ELECTRIC
COMPANY, a California
corporation P.O. Box 250
1151 E1 Camino Real
Arroyo Grande, California
93421-0250
7. 06 GOVERNING LAW: This Contract and all matters
relating to this Contract shall be governed by the laws of the
State of California in force at the time any need for the
interpretation of this Contract or any decision or holding
concerning this Contract arises.
7 . 07 BINDING EFFECT: Except as otherwise provided
herein, this Contract shall be binding on and shall inure to the
benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and
assigns of the parties hereto, but nothing in this Section shall
be construed as a consent by City to any assignment of this
Contract or any interest in this Contract by Contractor.
7 .08 SEVERABILITY; Should any provision of this
Contract be held by a court of competent jurisdiction or by a
legislative or rulemaking act to be either invalid, void or
unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Contract shall
remain in full force and effect, unimpaired by the holding,
legislation or rule.
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7. 09 SOLE AND ENTIRE AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES:
This Contract constitutes the sole and entire agreement between
the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. This
Contract correctly set forth the obligations of the parties
hereto to each other as of the Effective Date and throughout the
Term of this Contract. All agreements or representations
respecting the subject matter of this Contract not expressly set
forth or referred to in this Contract are null and void.
7. 11 TIME: Time is expressly declared to be of the
essence of this Contract.
7. 11 DUE AUTHORITY: Each party to this Contract
hereby represents to the other party that the individual (s)
executing this Contract on behalf of the representing party are
expressly authorized to do so on and in behalf of that party.
7. 12 CONSTRUCTION: The parties agree that each has
had an opportunity to have their counsel review this Contract and
that any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are
to be resolved against the drafting shall not apply in the
interpretation of this Contract or any amendments or exhibits
thereto. The captions of the sections are for convenience and
reference only, and are not intended to be construed to define or
limit the provisions to which they relate.
7. 13 AMENDMENTS: Amendments to this Contract shall
be made only with the mutual written consent of all of the
parties to this Contract.
7. 14 EXHIBITS: Exhibits "A", "B" and "C" attached
hereto are incorporated herein by- this reference and all
subsequent exhibits required to be prepared by this Contract
shall be attached hereto and deemed incorporated herein when so
attached.
7 . 15 COUNTERPARTS: This Contract has been executed
in duplicate counterpart originals either of which may be deemed
an original for purpose of enforcing the terms herein.
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This Contract consisting of thirteen (13) pages,
including this signature page and three exhibits has been
executed as of the day of 1991 Atascadero,
California.
CITY OF ATASCADERO, a municipal
corporation
By:
Alden Shiers, Mayor
ATTEST•
Lee Raboin, City Clerk
LEE WILSON ELECTRIC COMPANY, a
California corporation
By:
Lee J. Wilson, President
[ATTACH CORPORATE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR LEE J. WILSON]
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LED�WU SOH
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ELECTRIC COMPANY,,,, P.O. BOX 250 • ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA 93421 -025
ESTABLISHED 1929 1151 EL CAMINO REAL PHONE 1605) 489-421
EXHIBIT "A"
CITY OF ATASCADERO
TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
LIST OF INTERSECTIONS
1) EL CAMINO REAL AT SAN ANSELMO
2) EL CAMINO REAL AT TRAFFIC WAY
3) EL CAMINO REAL AT CURBARIL
4) EL CAMINO REAL AT PALOMAR
S) EL CAMINO REAL AT SANTA ROSA
EXHIBIT "A"
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IEV*INILSAN
ELECTRIC COM AP NYS P.O. BOX 250 - ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA 934
ESTABLISHED 1929 1151 EL CAMINO REAL - PHONE 18051 a 2
EXHIBIT "B"
CITY OF ATASCADERO
TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - RATES
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE CHARGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 96 . 00
PER MONTH/ INTERSECT
EMERGENCY CALL OUTS:
REGULAR HOURS (8 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM) . . . . . . . . $ 43 . 00/Hr.
OVERTIME HOURS (4 : 30 PM - 5 : 00 AM) . . . . . . . $ S9. S0/Hr.
OVERTIME HOURS (SATURDAY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ S9- SO/Hr.
OVERTIME HOURS (SUNDAY & HOLIDAY' S) . . . . . . $ 74 . 00/Hr.
EQUIPMENT RATES:
a) SERVICE TRUCK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 7 . 50/HOUR
b) BUCKET TRUCK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21 . 00/HOUR
c) CRANE TRUCK . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21 . 00/HOUR
MATERIAL RATES:
MATERIAL TO BE BILLED AT COST +1S% (COST BASED ON END
COLUMN OF BIDDLE
TRADE BOOK)
EXHIBIT "B"
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L.E? VWJLSON
• ELECTRIC COMPANY P.O. BOX 250 • ARROYO GRANDE. CALIFORNIA 93421 -0:
ESTABLISHED 1929 1151 EL CAMINO REAL • PHONE 1805 ' 489-4:
EXHIBIT "C"
CITY OF ATASCADE
RO
TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
EMERGENCY PERSONNEL
1 ) DELIS VELARDE. . . . . . . . . . . . .TELEPHONE 805/481-1220
2) LEE WILSON III . . . . . . . . . . . .TELEPHONE 805/438-5337
3) JOHN KEEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TELEPHONE 805/481-0590
EXHIBIT °C"
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STAFF REPORT
CITY OF ATASCADERO
ITEM: C-1
Through: Ray Windsor Mtg. .Date: 12/10/91
From: Henry Engen, Comm. Dev. Director (. File No: ZC 13-91
SUBJECT:
Proposed urgency ordinance relative to siting standards for
recycling centers.
RECOMMENDATION:
Read by title only and adoption of Ordinance No. 237 (4/5ths vote
required) .
BACKGROUND:
Under the City's Zoning Ordinance, recycling and scrap operations
may be permitted by use permit in the CPK (Commercial Park) , IP
(Industrial Park) , and I (Industrial) districts subject to Planning
Commission approval. Wil-Mar Disposal Company has begun its
recycling program pursuant to its contract with the City, and has
• been attempting to establish a location for a recycling center.
They have worked with staff in this effort and it has become
evident that the standards required under the Zoning Ordinance
before a use permit may be established are such as to effectively
preclude locating a center in the City.
Specifically, Section 9-6. 131(a) (see attached) requires that they
be located at least 500 feet from any "school, church, hospital,
public building, commercial, or residential zone. " The practical
effect of this requirement is to virtually ban recycling centers
from the community. The other standards of the Zoning Ordinance
seem reasonable including a minimum one acre site size, parking
standards, and screening as required for storage yards (see
attached ordinance excerpts) .
DISCUSSION:
The attached draft ordinance would delete the 500 foot standard
from the present zoning regulations thereby enabling use permit
applications. We have encouraged consideration of, industrial
locations by Wil-Mar Disposal as opposed to Commercial Park zoning,
which has high visability from Highway 101.
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By virtue of this being a proposed urgency ordinance, the ordinance
change would be immediate, thus removing one major obstacle to
successful pursuit of a permanent recycling site. In the meantime,
the recycling program began on December 2nd, and Wil-Mar will have
to process these recyclables on a temporary basis in a non-approved
location.
HE:ps
Enclosures: Draft Ordinance No. 237
Zoning Ordinance Excerpts: Recycling and Scrap
Regulations
cc: Wil-Mar Disposal Co.
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ORDINANCE NO. 237
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY ELIMINATING
SUBSECTION (a) OF SECTION 9-6.131, RECYCLING AND SCRAP,
WHICH REQUIRES A 500 FOOT DISTANCE FROM RESIDENTIAL
ZONES AND OTHER USES AND ZONES, AND REQUIRING THE URGENCY
THEREOF (CITY COUNCIL INITIATED)
WHEREAS, Section 36934 of the Government Code authorizes local
legislative bodies to enact urgency measures to protect the public
safety, health, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero is implementing a comprehensive
program for the recycling of solid waste materials in compliance
with AB 939; and
WHEREAS, the City has entered a contract with Wil Mar Disposal Co.
to achieve these objectives; and
WHEREAS, Wil Mar Disposal Co. will need to establish a recycling
center to process this, portion of the waste stream as may other
enterprises; and
WHEREAS, the City' s current Zoning Regulations, under Section
9-6. 131(a) , state that locations would be limited to at least 500
feet from any school, church, hospital, public building, commer-
cial, or residential zones"; and
WHEREAS, said criteria effectively precludes establishing a
recycling center within the City of Atascadero; and
WHEREAS, the Atascadero City Council held a noticed public hearing
on December 10, 1991 to consider this urgency issue.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Atascadero does ordain
as follows:
Section 1. Zoning Text.
The Zoning Ordinance Text is hereby amended by the deletion of
Section 9-6. 131 (a) with subsequent subsections being re-lettered
(a) through (c) .
Section 2. Publication.
The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published once
within fifteen ( 15) days after its passage in the Atascadero News,
• a newspaper of general circulation, printed, published, and
circulated in the City in accordance with Section 36933 of the
Government Code; shall certify the adopting and posting of this
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ordinance and shall cause this ordinance and this certification
together with proof of posting to be entered into the Book of
Ordinances of the City.
Section 3. Effective Date.
The City Council hereby declares that this is an urgency
ordinance necessary to preserve the public safety, health, and
welfare due to the facts set forth above, and passed by a four-
fifths (4/5ths) vote of the Council shall take effect immediately
upon its adoption.
On motion by and seconded by ,
the foregoing Ordinance is approved by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ADOPTED: •
CITY OF ATASCADERO
By
ALDEN SHIERS, Mayor
ATTEST:
LEE RABOIN, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARTHER R. MONTANDON, City Attorney
PREPARED BY:
HENRY ENGEN, Community Development Director
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ZONING ORDINANCE EXCERPTS
RECYCLING & SCRAP
REGULATIONS
Recvcling and Scrap
Establishments primarily engaged in assembling, breaking up, sorting,
temporary storage and distribution of recvclable or reusable scrap
and waste materials, including auto wreckers engaged in dismantling
automobiles for scrap. Does not include waste disposal sites, which
are separately defined. Does not include temporary storage of toxic
or radioactive waste materials.
9-6. 131 . Recycling and Scrap:
(a) Location: At least S00 feet from any school, church,
hospital, public building, commercial, or residential
zone.
(b) Minimum Site Area: One acre.
(c) Parking Requirement: Two spaces, plus one space for
each .5, 000 square feet of use area.
(d) Site, DesiQn and Operation: Recycling facilities and
wrecking yards are subject to all provisions of Section
9-6. 140 (Storage Yards) .
9-6. 140. Storage Yards: Outdoor storage yards, including the
storage of vehicles in other than a day use parking lot or garage
are subject to the provisions of this Section. The storage of
vehicles in a public or commercial parking lot or garage is I
subject to Section 9-4. 114 (Parking) ; the storage of wrecked or i
abandoned vehicles, or vehicles being dismantled, is subject to 1
Section 9-6. 131 (Recycling and Scrap) , in addition to this
Section.
(a) Site Design Standards:
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(1) Access: There shall be only one access point to a
storage yard for each 300 feet of street frontage.
Such access point is to be a maximum width of 20
feet and shall be provided with a solid gate or
door. r
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(2) Screening: A storage yard (except a temporary
off-site construction yard) is to be screened from
public view on all sides by solid wood, painted
metal or masonry fencing, with a minimum height of
six feet. All required screening shall be
continuously maintained in good condition to j
assure that its intended purpose is accomplished.
This requirement may be waived through adjustment
(Section 9-1. 112) , when:
(i) The side of storage yard abuts a railroad
right-of-way; or
(ii) The surrounding terrain, existing vegetation
intended to remain or other conditions would
make fencing ineffective or unnecessary for
the purpose of screening the storage yard •
from the view of public roads.
(3) Parking Requirement: None, provided that
sufficient usable area is available to accommodate
all employee and user parking needs entirely on-
site.
(4) Site Surfacing: A storage yard shall be surfaced
with concrete, asphalt paving, crushed rock, or
oiled earth, and be maintained in a dust-free
condition.
(5) Office Facilities : When no buildings exist or are
proposed on a storage yard site, one commercial
coach may be utilized for an office, provided that
such vehicle is equipped with skirting, and
installed pursuant to the permit requirements of
Title S of the City Code (the Building and
Construction Ordinance) .
(b) Operation: Except for vehicles or free-standing
equipment, materials within a storage yard are not to
be stacked or stored higher than six feet, unless
screening requirements have been waived or modified
pursuant to Subsection (a) (2) (ii) of this Section, or
unless a higher wall or fence is constructed at the •
required setback line under an approved building
permit.
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda Item: D-1
From: Ray Windsor, City Manager 4-11r
Meeting Date: 12/10/91
SUBJECT: Waterway Intrusion Ordinance
RECOMMENDATION:
Council review and adoption of the proposed Ordinance No. 236.
BACKGROUND:
This item was continued from Council' s meeting of November 26,
1991. The attached ordinance incorporates the City Attorney' s
• amendments, following consultation with Councilmembers Borgeson and
Lilley and staff.
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ORDINANCE NO. 236
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA,
ADDING CHAPTER 8 TO TITLE 5 OF THE ATASCADERO
MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING SPECIFIED
ACTIVITIES IN ATASCADERO CREEK, GRAVES CREEK
AND THE SALINAS RIVER
The City Council of the City of Atascadero does ordain as
follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 8 is hereby added to Title 5 of the
Atascadero Municipal Code to read as follows:
CHAPTER 8. WATERWAY INTRUSIONS
Section 5-8.01. Definitions.
(a) Riparian corridor shall mean the area of land within
the normal high water levels and the land containing riparian
vegetation immediately adjacent to the following waterways:
( 1) Atascadero Creek
(2) Graves Creek
(3) Salinas River •
The definition above shall apply until superceded by an "Offi-
cial Creekway Map" is adopted by the City Council. When such
a map or maps are adopted, the "riparian corridor" shall be
that area so designated on that map for that area of the
waterway.
(b) Intrusion shall mean any encroachment or activity
into the riparian corridor, as listed in 5-8.02 below, which
may adversely impact the drainage, flora and fauna of the
specified riparian corridors.
(c) Pollutants shall mean any harmful substance, includ-
ing but not limited to chemicals, fuels, fill materials,
lumber, petroleum products, sewage, domestic animal waste and
any other substance which could adversely impact: Drainage;
cause flooding; contaminate water; destroy or damage flora or
fauna.
Section 5-8.02. Prohibited Uses and Activities.
Each of the following uses and activities are prohibited:
(a) The parking, operation or use of private motorized
vehicles, including but not limited to motorcycles, ATVs, dune
buggies, recreational vehicles, automobiles, go-carts, motor-
ized skateboards or trucks in the riparian corridor.
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(b) Allowing or causing the accumulation, storing, place-
ment, dumping or disposing of pollutants in the riparian
corridor, unless done with a properly issued City grading
permit or in an emergency flooding situation to protect life
and property.
(c) Allowing or causing the migration of pollutants into
the riparian corridor.
Section 5-8.03. Enforcement.
A violation of any provision of this Title shall be a
misdemeanor. Penalties for a violation of this Chapter shall
be as set forth in Chapter 3, Title 1 of this Code.
SECTION 2. PUBLICATION
The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published once
within fifteen ( 15) days after its passage in the Atascadero News,
a newspaper of general circulation, printed, published and cir-
culated in the City in accordance with Section 36933 of the
• Government Code; shall certify the adoption and posting of this
ordinance and shall cause this ordinance and this certification
together with proof of posting to be entered into the Book of
Ordinances of the City.
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and
effect at 12: 01 a.m. on the 31st day after its passage.
On Motion by Councilmember , seconded by Council-
member , the foregoing ordinance is hereby adopted in
its entirety on the following roll-call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ADOPTED:
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CA
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ALDEN F. SHIERS, Mayor
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ATTEST:
LEE RABOIN, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARTHER R. MONTANDON, City Attorney
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• REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL Meeting Date: 11-26-91
CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda Item: D-2
Through: Ray Windsor, City Manager
Via: Greg Luke, Public works Director C�_
From: Kelly Heffernon, Administrative Analyst
SUBJECT: Proposal of a waterway intrusion ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council review and adopt the proposed
ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
The issue of destructive Human intrusions into areas of Graves
Creek, Atascadero Creek and the Salinas River has emerged
frequently in the past year. The most recent discussion of these
nuisances was during the joint Council-Commission meeting on
October 10, 1991 whereby staff received direction to prepare an
ordinance, separate from the Zoning Code, regulating waterway
intrusions. Attached is a copy of that ordinance for Council's
evaluation.
DISCUSSION:
The ordinance was prepared with the purpose of identifying human
activities causing the most destructive impact on the riparian
habitat. These include:
1. Use of motorized recreational vehicles
2. bumping of pollutants
3 . Confinement of domestic animals
4 . Unauthorized construction
5. Removal, destruction or significant alteration of
riparian vegetation
Other destructive human activities may occur in the future. They
may be added to this list as they are identified.
It should be recognized that this ordinance includes the Salinas
River, only a portion of which lies within the City limits. The
Salinas River area experiences much recreational vehicle use during
the weekends. Policing of that corridor would be difficult and
Council should evaluate eliminating such use in this area. Council
may therefore wish to pass this ordinance without reference to the
Salinas River.
FISCAL IMPACT:
. Undefined increase in cost for enforcement.
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ORDINANCE NO. 236 J
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ATASCADERO ADDING CHAPTER 8
"WATERWAY INTRUSIONS" TO TITLE 7 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE
I. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA
DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND DECLARE AS FOLLOWS:
A. Riparian corridors Are a Vital Asset to the Community.
Riparian corridors are environmentally sensitive areas requiring
protection because they are a part of the cultural, historical and
archeological heritage and a vital asset of the area serving the
larger ecological system of the United States, the State of
California, the County of San Luis Obispo and the City of
Atascadero by providing shelter and serving as habitat for wildlife
and aquatic animals, enhancing water quality, providing Qpen space,
transporting and storing floodwaters and protecting the surrounding
areas from erosion.
B. Specific Intrusions into Riparian Corridors are
Destructive. Specific types of intrusions by humans into riparian
corridors are destructive to the stream bed and threaten the
riparian habitat, water quality and floodwater containment and
increase the possibility for erosion of surrounding areas. •
C. Restricted Use of Riparian Corridors Necessary to Protect
Public Health. Safety and Welfare. Protection of riparian
corridors in order to preserve them is necessary to the general
welfare, health and safety of the community and the ecological
system. Protection of riparian corridors requires that certain
uses of those areas by human beings be restricted.
II. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO DOES HEREBY
FIND, DETERMINE, DECLARE AND ORDAIN THAT:
In order to preserve and protect the riparian corridors
located within the City of Atascadero, Chapter 8 "Waterway
Intrusions" is hereby added to Title 5. "Public Welfare" of the
Municipal Code, as follows:
"Sec. 5-8.01 Purpose.
The purposes of this Chapter shall be to preserve riparian
corridors of the City as a vital part of the cultural, historical
and archeological heritage of the City and to serve the large
ecological system of the City and surrounding area by protecting
such corridors in order that they may continue providing shelter
and serving as habitat for wildlife and aquatic animals, enhancing
water quality, providing open space, transporting and storing •
floodwaters and protecting the surrounding areas from erosion.
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page two
Sec. 5-8. 02 Definitions.
For the purposes of this Chapter the following words shall,
unless otherwise defined within the text, have the following
meanings:
(a) Riparian Corridor shall mean that area encompassing
both the waterway reservation and riparian vegetation
adjacent to the waterway reservation.
(b) Intrusion shall mean any encroachment into the
riparian corridor that adversely impacts it's ecosystem.
(c) Pollutants shall mean any substance, including
without limitation refuse, chemicals, fuels, lubricants
and raw sewage, which would adversely impact the
ecosystem and the quality of water through and under a
riparian corridor.
(d) Domestic Animals shall mean all animals raised for
human use or consumption, including without limitation
horses, cows, sheep, pigs, goats, dogs, chickens and
turkeys.
Sec. 5-8. 03 Prohibited Uses and Activities.
The following uses and activities are prohibited in the
riparian corridors of Atascadero Creek, Graves Creek and the
Salinas River:
(a) Use of motorized recreational vehicles, including
without limitation dirt bikes, motorcycles, motor homes
and four wheel drive vehicles.
(b) Dumping or disposing of pollutants.
(c) Confinement of domestic animals, provided, however,
that agricultural operations involving domestic animals
which exist in any riparian corridor as of the date of
enactment of this Ordinance shall be exempt from this
Chapter so long as that existing use is continued.
(d) Construction of any structure whether or not
otherwise permitted by this Code.
(e) Removal, destruction or alteration of riparian
vegetation except upon the following findings by the City
for which the burden of proof shall rest urn these
responsible for the removal of riparian vegetation:
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Ordinance No. 236
page three
(1) Removal associated with, and necessary to, an
activity permitted by this Code.
(2) Removal associated with a resource restoration
project.
(3) Removal as necessary for flood control purposes.
(4) Removal as required for construction or
maintenance of an adjacent infrastructure.
(5) Removal of trees pursuant which is necessitated
for public health and safety; provided that such removal
complies with the requirements of Title 9 of this Code.
Sec. 508. 04 Enforcement.
A violation of any provision of this Title shall be a
misdemeanor. Penalties for a violation of this Chapter shall be as
set. forth in Chapter T, Title 1 of this Code. "
III. PUBLICATION
The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published once •
within fifteen (15) days after its passage in the Atascadero News,
a newspaper of general circulation, printed, published and
circulated in the City in accordance with Section 36933 of the
Government Code; shall certify the adopting and posting of this
ordinance and shall cause this ordinance and this certification
together with proof of posting to be entered into the Book of
Ordinances of the City.
IV. EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and
effect at 12 : 01 a.m. on the 31st day after its passage.
On motion by Councilperson and seconded by
Councilperson the foregoing ordinance is hereby
adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ADOPTED:
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Ordinance No. 236 R. =
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
ATTEST: By:
ALDEN SHIERS, Mayor
LEE RABOIN, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MARY REDUS GAYLE of Burke,
Williams & Sorensen,
Assistant City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
GREG LUKE
Dir. of Public Works
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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda Item: D-2
Through: Ray Windsor, City Manager Meeting Date: 12/10/91
Via: Greg Luke, Public Works Director
From: OP
Steve Sylvester, Consulting Engineer
SUBJECT•
Engineering Standards
RECOMMENDATION•
Direct staff to circulate Draft Engineering Standards for public
review and set hearing date for adoption by Council.
BACKGROUND•
On August 27, 1991, the Council reviewed the draft rural road
policy and the framework for a complete set of Standard
Specifications and Drawings for public works improvements.
• Council directed staff to complete the document for subsequent
review by the Council.
DISCUSSION•
The City's engineering consultant, North Coast Engineering, Inc. ,
has completed a Draft of the Engineering Standards. The standards
address all aspects of construction for public works construction
and for all projects ultimately serving five or more parcels.
Timely implementation of these standards is necessary to provide
uniformity in these projects.
FISCAL IMPACT•
None.
Attachments: Draft Engineering Standards
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• REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda Item: 12-10-91
Through: Ray Windsor, City Manager Meeting Date: D-3
From: Greg Luke, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:
Engineering Services for Recovery of Reclaimed Water
RECOMMENDATION:
Award Contract to John Carollo Engineers
BACKGROUND•
This item was originally scheduled for the November 12 , 1991
City Council meeting. Staff recommendation was that John Carollo
Engineers be awarded the contract to conduct engineering services
for recovery of reclaimed water. John Carollo's original proposal
was for $99, 000. However, staff deleted several work items (Deep
Monitoring Well and Subsequent Sampling) which reduced the fee to
$75, 000. (See November 12 , 1991, staff report, attachment I)
Because of legal concerns about the staff's authority to make
such changes, the item was continued to allow staff additional time
to review the selection process. Staff has completed the review
and is placing the matter before the Council for action.
With regard to the legality of the selection process, the City
Attorney .has researched both City and State Codes, examined the
request for proposal process, and reviewed the selection process.
He has concluded that the entire selection process was conducted in
full conformance with all applicable laws and regulations.
To recap staff's review, basically three issues were examined:
1. Can a contract be awarded to a design professional who
submits a proposal that quotes a price higher than other
proposals?
2 . Can the City staff negotiate a lower price once a proposal
has been submitted?
3 . If a change is made to the scope of work presented by the
successful firm, should all firms be given the chance to
submit new proposals on the project?
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DISCUSSION:
Question No. 1: Obligation to award on the basis of fee.
The term "proposal" has a meaning which is quite different
than "bid" . A bid is a fixed price offered by a contractor to
perform a well defined product or service. The request for bid
package contains detailed specifications and/or plans stating
precisely what services or products are required. A bid is most
often associated with a construction project or the purchase of a
product.
A proposal is essentially a document that sets forth an
approach or methodology that a firm proposes to use to solve a
problem. Proposals are solicited by a "request for proposals"
(RFP) , which is prepared and distributed by City staff. The RFP
defines the nature of the problem and outlines the goals of the
study. Generally, the subject matter is not well defined and the
RFP is quite general.
When the proposals are received, staff evaluates a variety of
factors, including the qualifications of the firm, the methodology
proposed to conduct the work, innovative ideas that would produce
a better product, and host of other qualities that assure the
final report best meets the City's needs.
Most proposals contain a price to perform the work. This is
the price to perform the work as described by the candidate firm.
The quoted price is only meaningful with respect to that particular
proposed scope of work. It is inappropriate to compare the price
quoted by the various firms since the proposed scope of work could
be substantially different Comparing prices between consultant is
a case of comparing "apples and oranges" . For example, one firm
may have a very junior project team, while another firm may have
more experienced people assigned to the project. Or, one proposal
may have missed a key component of the work. Their resulting price
to perform the work would be low, but the final product would be
useless.
Therefore, to answer the first question, it is quite
appropriate and legal to award a contract to a consulting firm who
has submitted a proposal with a higher price than another firm.
The selection should be based on the relative quality or value of
the proposal, not simply the price.
John Carollo clearly has the superior qualifications, the most
competent project team, the best technical approach, and a strong
local client reference list. (Attachment II explains the logic for
selecting John Carollo) . Their fee may be higher, but the quality
of work is a quantum level higher than the other firms considered.
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• Question #2 : Negotiating a final Scope of Work and Fee
With regard to the second question, once a firm is selected is
it appropriate to negotiate a change in scope and price? Again the
answer is yes, but within limits. The original proposal
demonstrates the firm's capability and their understanding of the
problem.
However, the original proposal prepared by the consultant
typically contains tasks that the City may wish to modify, delay,
or delete. For example, consider a proposal that calls for field_
work, such as collecting traffic counts, flow measurement, etc.
The City may already have the information, or be able to obtain the
information easier than the consultant. Therefore, the task of
obtaining field work would be deleted from the final contract and
the price adjusted accordingly.
This was the case with Carollo Engineers. They proposed to
drill a deep monitoring well and to sample groundwater into the
future. These tasks may not be necessary, depending on the
information gathered at the beginning of the study. Therefore,
these tasks were dropped from the scope of work. This is not a
fundamental change in the project, it is a refinement of the
contract to best serve the City's needs.
This issue does raise an area of concern that staff
recognizes. During the negotiation process, care must be taken not
to alter the underlying approach to the work described in the
proposal. To press a consultant to cut costs simply to save money
can destroy the approach contained in the original proposal.
I do not believe that the deleted items in any way undermine
the consultant's basic approach. At the worst, these two deleted
tasks can be added at a latter date. I feel the City would not be
well served by contracting now for services that later may not be
required.
Question #3 : Request for New Proposals
The final issue addresses the City's obligation to send a
project out for new proposals when the scope of work is changed.
This is an ethical, rather than legal, question. A City is not
legally obligated to follow a set procedure in the selection of a
consulting firm. However, if the project changes substantially in
scope, I believe professional ethics and a sense of fair play
dictate that new proposals should be garnered.
Conversely, if a project stays essentially the same, and the
changes only refine the scope of work, then asking for new
proposals can be counterproductive. All of the information
submitted by the selected firm is public information, making it
easy for another firm to shave the price slightly and take the job.
Such an advantage is not enjoyed by the selected firm. Thus the
"playing field is not level" when new proposals are called for.
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However, the most compelling reason for not asking for new •
proposals is that on the "second go-around" consulting fees becomes
a factor of overwhelming importance. If new firms are told exactly
what tasks are necessary, the less qualified firms will tend to
submit proposals with a low price in an effort to "buy the job" .
The highly qualified firms will keep a higher price or simply not
submit a new proposal. The reason for this is clear: the better
qualified firms have personnel that are better trained, better
equiped, and command a higher salary. When a City issues a RFP for
the second time, the City almost becomes obligated to award the
contract to the lowest fee. And, as described above, the firm with
the lowest fee can be expected to be marginally qualified to
perform the work.
Therefore, in this case, it is my recommendation that the
project not be re-released for new proposals.
OPTIONS:
If Council is uncomfortable with awarding the contract to John
Carollo Engineers, I suggest that the proper procedure at this
point is to create a second interview board. Second interviews are
relatively common in• the professional practice. The second
interview board could meet with the top two or three firms and make
an independent evaluation for further Council action.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$75, 000.
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• REPORT TO COUNCIL Meeting Date: 11/12/91
CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda Item• B-7
THROUGH: Ray Windsor, City Manager
FROM: Greg Luke, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:
Engineering Services for Recovery of Reclaimed Water
RECOMMENDATION•
Award Contract to John Carollo Engineers
BACKGROUND:
Atascadero presently reclaims a portion of its treated
wastewater for irrigation of the Chalk Mountain Golf Course.
Expanded use of this reclaimed water is restricted due to the
lack of a final filtration process. Disposal of the remainder
of Atascadero's wastewater is accomplished by percolation. The
impact on Atascadero's water supply, of this percolated
wastewater, is a growing concern.
A geologic/hydrologic examination of subsurface conditions
below the wastewater treatment facility is necessary to: 1)
Determine the most effective means of protecting Atascadero's
water supply and 2) to explore extraction of reclaimed water
from below Atascadero's wastewater percolation beds after it
has been filtered through the soil mantle.
This detailed examination of sub-surface conditions below the
City's Wastewater Percolation Ponds will focus on the
protection of Atascadero's groundwater drinking supply through
the development of extraction wells to reclaim percolated
wastewater for unrestricted reclaimed water use.
DISCUSSION/OPTIONS:
Discussion of consultant proposals and basis of staff
recommendation is presented on attachment "A" pages 1-3 .
The original Request for Proposal is presented as attachment
"B" and the Wastewater Divisions 1991-92 Capital Improvement
Plan is included as attachment "C" for your reference.
FISCAL IMPACT: $75, 000. 00
This ammount was budgeted for a Water Reclamation Feasibility
• Study, as part of the Wastewater Divisions 1991-92 Capital
Improvement Plan, which was approved by Council.
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ATTACHMENT "A" •
Consultant Selection
For Water Reclamation Feasibility Study
Staff Report and Recommendation
Five engineering firms responded to a request for proposal for
Engineering Services for Recovery of Reclaimed Water. The
responding firms and the cost of their services are as follows:
John Carollo Engineers $99,900
Converse Environmental $68, 328
Engineering Science $23,700
Boyle Engineering $22, 486+
Kennedy/Jenks $29, 000
After an initial evaluation, two proposals were rejected and three
firms were selected for interviews.
The proposals from Boyle Engineering and Kennedy/Jenks were
rejected for the following reasons:
Boyle's proposal at $22,486 required that the City be
responsible for several tasks such as hiring a drilling
contractor and responsibility for laboratory analysis among
others. The additional "hidden" costs and City
responsibilities was the basis for rejection of this proposal.
Kennedy/Jenks not only missed the proposal deadline but
also their proposed methods were judged to be inadequate
for precise determination of subsurface conditions.
John Carollo Engineers, Converse, and Engineering Science were
invited to present their proposals to a City Public Works Panel
consisting of Public Works Director Greg Luke, Chief of Wastewater
Operations Mark Markwort, and respected local Geologist Don Asquith
who's firm, The Morro Group, recently prepared a study for the City
concerning the long-term viability Atascadero's water supply.
Both Converse and John Carollo Engineers provided the panel with
credible presentations, while a significant lack of project site
knowledge and local hydrological conditions was demonstrated by
Engineering Science.
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A summary of the interviews is as follows:
Converse was the first firm to be interviewed and although
their approach to this project seemed a little vague, the
project team, particularly Converses' project geologist, was
able to convince the panel that Converse had the ability and
competence to perform a study of this type.
Converse's approach to this project was based on the
assumption that the Wastewater Treatment facility was located
atop the same geologic formation through which the Salinas
River flows. Converse proposed to sink a series of test wells
into the alluvial river gravel in order to determine the size,
shape, and flow direction of the water mound which was assumed
to exist below the Wastewater Percolation beds.
Converse believed that it may be necessary to sink a test well
a distance of one mile, down gradient, from the treatment
facility. Due to an open approach where one phase of the study
would determine the next, Converse speculated that their study
may culminate with a week-long pump test which may be
necessary in order to determine reclaimed water recovery
rates. Converse thought that such an extended pump test may be
necessary because of the water flow characteristics of the
Salinas River's sand and gravel.
John Carollo Engineers was the next firm to be interviewed:
Once introductions were completed and an opening statement
was made, John Carollo's geologist proceeded to produced a
geologic map of the area which encompassed the Wastewater
Treatment Facility.
This geologic map indicated that the Treatment Facility site
was apparently atop a geologically complicated area which may
not have direct geologic continuity with the Salinas River at
all. John Carollo's geologist appeared to be extremely
knowledgeable and was convincing in his argument that the most
important aspect of this project was the precise determination
of the geologic formation which lies beneath the Wastewater
Treatment Facility, and especially, it's percolation beds.
Contrary to Converse, John Carollo made few assumptions as to
the geologic structure beneath the Wastewater Treatment
Facility and proposed to first determine what they were
dealing with before proposing pump tests or subsequent study.
Scrutiny of the geologic map and questioning by Don Asquith
(the City's geologic consultant) made it apparent that John
Carollo had local site knowledge far superior to that of
Converse. It was also apparent that the projects first step
• should indeed be to determine, precisely, what the geologic
formation is which lies beneath the treatment facility.
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Engineering Science was last to present their proposal:
Engineering Science's approach to this study appeared "quick
and dirty" when compared to the preceding presentations. Their
approach consisted of the sinking of a few test wells,
laboratory analysis and a pump test.
When prompted to further explain their proposal in order to
convince the panel of it's adequacy, Engineering Science's
geologist indicated, on a map of the plant site, the location
of their proposed test wells explaining that it would be best
to locate the wells down gradient and opposite of the fullest
"percolation" pond.
At that point it was apparent that Engineering Science had not
done their homework for, although Engineering Science had
designed the treatment facility in 1981, the pond indicated as
being a "percolation" pond was not a percolation pond at all
but rather the treatment facilities lined polishing pond.
Not only did Engineering Science demonstrate a remarkable lack
of knowledge of their own treatment facility design, but their
geologist did not appear to have any knowledge about the
geology of the area to be studied.
If Engineering Science were hired to conduct this study, once
proper locations for the test wells were determined, this
attempt to understand the subsurface hydrologic conditions
below the Wastewater Treatment Facility may produce some
relevant data. However, it is doubtful that the Engineering
Science project team that was interviewed by the City panel
could convince the Regional Water Quality Board of the
validity of it's results or conclusions.
Although $23 , 700 for this study appears to be a bargain, it is
the panels conclusion that the results gathered from such an
approach would not provide the City with the answers it needs
to understand where it's percolated water goes or how to
recover it.
Unlike Engineering Science, Converse had been able to assure the
panel of their ability to perform a credible study. However, it was
John Carollo Engineers unsurpassed knowledge of the geological
configuration of the project site and their subsequent project
approach which overwhelmingly convinced the panel that John Carollo
Engineers was the best choice for the project.
It was imparted to John Carollo that, although their proposal was
looked upon with favor, their proposal fee was beyond the maximum
project budget of $75, 000. John Carollo agreed to make the
necessary fee adjustment in order to meet our budget restraints.
They further agreed to divide the project up into seven separate
tasks and to attend meetings after completion of five of the tasks. •
At each of these meetings, City representatives will evaluate the
data gathered and provide guidance for completion of the project.
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ATTACHMENT "B"
Request for Proposal
For Engineering Services
For Recovery of Reclaimed Water
GENERAL NOTICE
The City of Atascadero is seeking proposals from qualified firms
for engineering services, including a hydrologic study, evaluating
the feasibility of recovering reclaimed water from below the City's
wastewater percolation ponds located at its treatment facility on
Gabarda Road.
BACKGROUND
The City of Atascadero presently treats approximately 1.2 million
gallons of wastewater per day at its treatment facility. A portion
of this treated water is used to irrigate the Chalk Mountain Golf
Course. The remainder of the treated water is discharged to
percolation ponds where it percolates into the substrate and
presumably blends with the ambient groundwater.
PROJECT OBJECTIVE
The wastewater treatment facilities lacks a final treatment process
which would allow for greater flexibility in the use of its
reclaimed water.
In an effort to better manage its reclaimed water resource, to
allow for its expanded use, and to help protect the ground water
basin from elevated total dissolved solids concentrations present
in the treatment facilities effluent, the city wishes to explore
the possibility of reclaiming its treated wastewater from below its
percolation ponds.
WORK AND RESULTS EXPECTED
The consultant shall complete a hydrologic study using field
investigations including the drilling of shallow test wells to
gather data on the City's treated wastewater percolation and
migration patterns. The study will then evaluate the possibility of
recovering the treated wastewater which has percolated from the
city's wastewater discharge ponds. The completed study will
addresses the following:
1. The feasibility of recovering the percolated water including
the percent recoverability; rate of recovery and the best
method and location for recovery.
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2 . Accurate documentation that the water recovered is water that
has percolated from the City's wastewater percolation basins.
If substantial blending with the ambient groundwater is
unavoidable, the engineer shall provide an estimate of the
extracted water's composition including how the estimate was
calculated.
3 . Laboratory analysis of the extracted water, its ranking
according to state wastewater reclamation criteria: Title 22,
Div. 4, Section 60301 through 60355 and verification from the
Regional Water Quality Control Board that the extracted water
does indeed meet the quality standards cited.
The consultant is encouraged to propose innovative methods or
techniques for acquiring data and for recovering the percolated
water.
AVAILABLE DATA
Department of Water Resources (DWR) Paso Robles groundwater basin
study completed in 1979
A study of the long-term viability of Atascadero City's water
supply prepared in April, 1991 by The Morro Group
Recent geophysical data and field reconnaissance may be available
from the USGS. •
CONDITIONS
Five copies of the draft report will be due 90 days after the
Notice to Proceed. Ten copies of the final report will be prepared
and delivered after staff review and comment.
The consultant shall assist in a presentation to Atascadero City
Council after the report is complete and also be available to
assist the City in responding to questions which the Regional Water
Quality Control Board may have concerning this project.
SUBMITTAL
The completed proposal should include:
1. Description of approach to work
2 . Qualifications and capabilities of firm
3 . Background and experience of project team
4. Proposal fee quotation shall be divided into categories to allow
for the differentiation field research verses other costs.
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May 29, 1991
ADDENDUM ONE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR RECOVERY OF RECLAIMED WATER
NOTICE
This Addendum is issued to clarify the original Request for
proposal by imposing a July 15, 1991 deadline for the submittal
of your proposal to the City of Atascadero.
Proposals shall be postmarked no later than the July 15th deadline
and mailed to:
CITY OF ATASCADERO
6500 PALMA
ATASCADERO CALIFORNIA 93422
ATTN: MARK MARKWORT
• Any further questions concerning this project can be referred to
Mark Markwort at (805) 461-7607.
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ATTACHM .NT "C"
CITY --JF ATASCACERO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS (CIP) PLAN RUN DATE 1O/:8/9
PROJECT TITLE ESTIMATEDCOST FY 91-921
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WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT
APPROVED FY 91-32
1 SEWER TRUNK LINE UPGRADE 368.:, 0�i(i X68.',
2 LIFT STATION 4 EGUIPMEN T REPLACEMENT 3J(:), (i(jq 35(ia (i(io
3 CENTRAL ALARM MONITORING SYSTEM 3SQ. (iciq 310. 00(;
4 UTILITY TRUCY:: REPLACEMENT $,55, citiQ $55� 0005 ;`SMP I NG STATION 5 UPGRADE $140, o0o $14•i, 000
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STAFF REPORT
To: Greg Luke, Director of Public Works
From: Mark Markwort, Chief of Wastewater Operations
Subject: Comparison of Proposals/Firms for Selection to Perform
Feasibility Study for Recovery of Reclaimed Water
Date: November 15, 1991
For background information concerning this subject, please refer to
the Report To Council attached to this memorandum.
A further comparison of the two engineering firms which staff
considers most capable of conducting a water reclamation study
which will provide the necessary credibility and depth of
information which the City requires, is as follows:
TECHNICAL APPROACH
The Converse proposal began by stating that "the initial steps
needed to develop a well defined scope of work consist of a
thorough review of all (pertinent) available hydrologic and
hydrochemical data. . . including published reports from the City of
Atascadero, the U. S Geological Survey, and the California
• Department of Water Resources (DWR) " .
Depending on the results of the review of this information,
Converse will conduct a well canvass to assess the potential of
collecting hydrologic data from existing local wells. Converse
assumes that six existing shallow aquifer wells will be accessible
and will provide useful information. This data, combined with
analysis of existing data, will provide guidance to finalize the
requisite scope of work to assess the hydrogeologic system and the
feasibility of recovering percolated wastewater. Converse then
proposes to drill a network of groundwater monitoring wells ". . .to
characterize the extent and hydrochemical nature of wastewater
migration in the shallow alluvial aquifer. "
In preparing this project approach, Converse makes the
assumption that the geologic formation, below the project site, is
relatively simple and consists of a deep lower aquifer and a
shallow upper aquifer. During their interview, Converse expressed
the belief that the City's wastewater is percolated into the upper
aquifer and that this aquifer is part of the Salinas River's
alluvial formation. It is Converse belief that this formation is so
large that test wells may have to be drilled up to a distance of
one mile from the Wastewater Treatment Plant site and that a week
long pump test may be required to determine water migration
patterns.
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John Carollo, on the other hand, has already done "an
extensive review of available published and open-file reports. . . " 0
pertinent to this project. A review of their proposal confirms this
claim and gives credence to John Carollo's approach to this
project. During their interview, John Carollo's project geologist
produced a local geologic map which convinced the City's geologic
consultant (Don Asquith) that the project site was geologically
complex and that no assumptions could be made as to the sites
hydrology or aquifer configurations until sub-surface geologic
formations were studied and delineated. John Carollo's proposal,
therefore, begins by concentrating on the determination of sub-
surface geologic conditions by the drilling of exploratory bore
holes. It is John Carollo's contention that a hydrologic profile of
the site can be constructed only after more is known about the
sites geologic formation.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Converse appears to have extensive experience in ground water
contamination: site assessments, monitoring programs, remediation
and extraction systems. Although this previous experience can be
directly related to tasks necessary for the location and extraction
of the City's wastewater, Converse's experience has been chiefly
concerned with groundwater contamination from Landfills, Petroleum
Companies and Electronic Corporations. Converse's experience with
municipal wastewater and domestic wastewater reclamation appears
limited.
John Carollo, on the other hand, is an engineering firm whose
main focus is wastewater treatment and wastewater reclamation.
Additionally, John Carollo's involvement in local wastewater
treatment and wastewater reclamation projects is extensive. It was
John Carollo which designed Atascadero's original wastewater
treatment facility. Many of the unit process structures still exist
and have been converted into buildings which house the City's
Street Department. John Carollo's most recent local experience has
been the design of a wastewater reclamation scheme for Cambria's
Community Services District. Cambria will reclaim wastewater,
purify it to drinking water standards and then inject it into their
drinking water aquifer. The acceptance of this Wastewater
Reclamation/Groundwater Recharge Project by the same Regional Water
Quality Control Board which must approve of Atascadero's wastewater
reclamation scheme, gives John Carollo an obvious advantage over
engineering firms less experienced in dealing with our local water
regulatory agency.
The local geologic, hydrologic, and regulatory experience
which John Carollo offers the City of Atascadero is considerable.
The working relationship they have developed with our local
Regional Water Quality Control Board is invaluable. John Carollo
not only has the most credible project approach, but also the
demonstrated ability and local experience to defend the City
against the regulatory challenges which will no doubt arise.
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL Meeting Date: 12/2/91
CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda Item #D-4
Through: Ray Windsor, City Manager
From Lee Raboin, City Clerk
SUBJECT:
Ordinance No. 235 regulating smoking in City facilities.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval and adoption of Ordinance No. 235 on second reading.
BACKGROUND:
On November 26, 1991, the City Council conducted a public
hearing on the amended and updated version of the City' s "No-
Smoking" ordinance. The revised ordinance specifically prohibits
smoking inside public buildings owned and operated by the City of
Atascadero. Upon review and with direction to staff to amend
• certain language in the ordinance, it was approved on first
reading.
ANALYSIS:
Text in Section 6-6. 01(d) has been amended to reflect language
proposed by Councilwoman Borgeson. In addition, a typographical
error has been corrected on page 3, - under Section 6-6. 03 as
identified. by Councilman Nimmo. The word "are" has been replaced
by the word "art"; as was originally intended by the author, the
Assistant City Attorney.
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ORDINANCE NO. 235
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ATASCADERO AUTHORIZING AMENDING TITLE 6,
CHAPTER 6, OF THE ATASCADERO MUNICIPAL
CODE REGULATING SMOKING
WHEREAS, Title 6, Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code of the City
of Atascadero was adopted in 1982; and
WHEREAS, since the adoption of Title 6, Chapter 6, significant
new findings regarding the impacts of smoking and breathing
sidestream or secondhand smoke have been issued by the Surgeon
General of the United States; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the public health, safety
and general welfare of the residents and visitors of the City to
protect them from the impacts of breathing sidestream or secondhand
smoke in facilities owned, managed and operated by the City of
Atascadero.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Atascadero
does hereby ordain that Chapter 6 of Title 6 of the Municipal Code
shall be amended, as follows:
Section 1. Ordinance Text •
1. A new Section 6-6. 01 shall be added which shall read as
follows:
"Sec. 6-6.01 Findings. Whereas the Surgeon General of
the United States has determined and the City Council
does hereby find that:
(a) Smoking tobacco is a proven danger to the health of
human beings; and .
(b) Breathing sidestream or secondhand smoke is a
significant health hazard for certain population groups
including without limitation elderly people, those with
cardiovascular disease or impaired respiratory functions,
asthmatics and those with obstructed air passages; and
(c) Tobacco smoke is a major contributor to indoor air
pollution; and
(d) The Surgeon General 's report on involuntary smoking
states that there are proven health hazards from
involuntary smoking by non-smokers.
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2. Section 6-6. 01 of the existing Title 6, Chapter 6 shall
be renumbered and shall be Section 6-6.02, as amended.
The existing language in former Section 6-6. 01 shall be
numbered as subsection (a) of the new Section 6-6. 02 and
the following language shall be added to Section 6-6. 02,
as subsection (b) :
" (b) For the purposes of protecting the health and
welfare of the public from sidestream or secondhand
smoke in publicly owned, operated, managed and
leased facilities, it is necessary to specifically
prohibit smoking, as defined herein, inside all
buildings, structures and indoor facilities owned,
operated, leased or managed by the City which are
used by or open to the public. "
3. Section 6-6. 02 of the existing Title 6, Chapter 6 shall
be amended by deleting the existing subsection (b) and
inserting in its place the following:
" (b) Smoking as used herein shall mean the inhaling,
exhaling, burning or carrying of any ignited pipe,
• cigar or cigarette or any other combustible
substance or substances, including without
limitation tobacco, which are used for the purposes
of inhaling or exhaling the smoke therefrom. "
and said Section 6-6. 02, as amended, shall be renumbered
and shall be Section 6-6. 03.
4. Section 6-6. 03 of the existing Title 6, Chapter 6, shall
be amended by deleting former Section 6-6.03(c) and
inserting the following in its place:
" (c) Within all buildings, structures and indoor
facilities owned, operated, leased or managed by
the City and which are used by or open to the
public, including without limitation public
transportation, enclosed areas occupied by City
staff, open office areas, shared offices, private
offices, hallways, rest rooms, escalators,
elevators, stairways, lobbies, reception and
waiting rooms, classrooms, meeting or conference
rooms and auditoriums, on-site cafeterias,
lunchrooms, lounges, and any facility, school or
educational institution being used by the City for
the purpose of providing classroom instruction,
• including without limitation instruction for
technical or substantive training or for instruc-
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tion in dancing, art, musical or other cultural
skills. "
and said Section 6-6. 03, as amended, shall be renumbered
and shall be Section 6-6.04.
5. Section 6-6. 04 of the existing Title 6, Chapter 6 shall
be deleted and in its place shall be inserted Section 6-
6. 05, which shall read as follows:
"Sec. 6-6. 05 Posting of Signs.
Signs which designate the "no smoking" areas designated
by this Chapter shall be conspicuously posted in every
room, building, facility or other place so designated by
this Chapter. the manner of such posting shall be at the
discretion of the City Manager and/or his designee. The
City Manager and/or his designee shall determine the
manner for posting such signs on the basis of clarity,
sufficiency and conspicuousness are apparent in
communicating the intent of this Chapter. "
6. Section 6-6.05 of the existing Title 61 Chapter 6 shall •
be deleted and its place shall be inserted Section 6-6. 06
which shall read as follows:
"Sec. 6-6. 06
The City Manager and/or his designee and/or the ordinance
enforcement officer shall have- authority to enforce the
provisions of this Code."
7. Section 6-6. 06 of the existing Title 6, Chapter 6 shall
be renumbered and shall be Section 6-6. 07.
Section 2. Publication
The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published once
within fifteen ( 15) days after its passage in the Atascadero News,
a newspaper of general circulation, printed, published, and
circulated in the City in accordance with Section 36933 of the
Government Code; shall certify the adopting and posting of this
ordinance and shall cause this ordinance and this certification
together with proof of posting to be entered into the Book of
Ordinances of the City.
Section 3. Effective Date
This ordinance shall go into effect in full force at 12:01
a.m. on the 31st day after its passage.
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On motion by Councilperson and seconded by Council-
person , the foregoing Ordinance is approved by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ADOPTED:
CITY OF ATASCADERO
ATTEST: By:
ALDEN SHIERS, Mayor
LEE RABOIN, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARTHER R. MONTANDON, City Attorney
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