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Approved September 25, 2007
CITY OF A TA SCA DERO
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
CLOSED SESSION: 5:00 P.M.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT — CLOSED SESSION: None
2. CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Beraud, Clay, O'Malley and Mayor Pro Tem
• Brennler
Absent: Mayor Luna
a. Personnel: Review of Proposals for Services (Govt.Code Sec. 54957)
Title: City Attorney
b. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Govt. Code Sec. 54956.8)
Property: Easement from Capistrano Avenue to Stadium Park along
APN# 029-105-028
Agency Negotiator: Patrick Enright, City Attorney
Negotiating Parties: Dr. Gary Renzaglia and Ms. Sandy Hughes
Under Negotiation: Instruction to negotiator will concern price and terms
of payment
3. ADJOURN: 6:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Pro Tem Brennler announced that for Item #2.a. the City Council gave direction
to Dr. Mathis to extend the recruitment period for City Attorney for 30 days and gave
direction to the City Manager to hire an interim City Attorney. For Item #2.b. the City
• Council gave the City Manager direction.
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REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 P.M.
• Mayor Luna called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Council Members Beraud, Clay, O'Malley, Brennler, and Mayor
Luna
Absent: None
Others Present: City Clerk / Assistant to City Manager Marcia McClure Torgerson,
Deputy City Clerk Grace Pucci
Staff Present: City Manager Wade McKinney, Public Works Director Steve Kahn,
Community Development Director Warren Frace, Community
Services Director Brady Cherry, Fire Chief Kurt Stone, Police Lt.
Jim Mulhall, Deputy Community Development Director Steve
McHarris, Redevelopment Specialist Marty Tracey, Associate
Planner Kerry Margason, and City Attorney Patrick Enright.
a APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Council Member O'Malley suggested moving Item #C-4 to a position after Item #C-1.
MOTION: By Council Member O'Malley and seconded by Council
Member Beraud to approve the agenda as amended.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. Distinguished Service Medal to Officer Thomas Gandy
Lt. Jim Mulhall presented Detective Thomas Gandy with the Distinguished Service
Medal and explained the circumstances which led to this presentation. Detective Gandy
recognized the members of his team and his partner Sgt. Albert Beatie of the Arroyo
Grande Police Department.
2. Life Saving Award to Officer John Taylor
Lt. Carol Robinson presented the Life Saving Award to Officer John Taylor and
explained the situation that led to this award. Officer Taylor recognized the dispatchers
• on duty that day Ann Hockstetler and Kelly Arebalo.
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3. Service Awards
IS
Mayor Pro Tem Brennler presented City Manager Wade McKinney his 10 year pin.
City Manager Wade McKinney made the following presentations:
• Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator Barry Harding, 15 year pin.
■ City Clerk / Assistant to City Manager Marcia McClure Torgerson, 10 year pin.
■ Meredith Hendrickson, City Manager's Office / Human Resources, 5 Year Pin.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
Michael Casey, representing the Ministerial Association, led those present in prayer.
Mark Phillips urged the Council to address the issue of Campaign Finance reform.
David Broadwater distributed a letter regarding the length of City Council Meetings and
his proposal to address the issue (Exhibit A), and urged that the Community Forum and
Public Comment periods not be cut down.
Eric Greening urged Council to move forward with campaign finance reform and to
observe the Brown Act regarding protracted debates between Council Members on
items not on the agenda. Mr. Greening announced that the second public session on
• the site selection for the Transit Center will be held on September 18th at 5:30 p.m.
Tino Santos spoke about the importance of allowing Public Comment periods to remain.
Mr. Santos reviewed several businesses in Atascadero that have recently closed and
hoped everyone could work together to created a better community.
Kelly Gearhart reported on the progress underway on the Printery and Eagle Creek
projects. Mr. Gearhart suggested that a specific parcel he owns along Traffic Way that
was dedicated as a public park but not yet accepted by the city, have the Park Zone
designation removed and that the subsequent sale price be donated to the Veteran's
Memorial.
Ernie Porter spoke about Atascadero Lake and the concrete work on the beach behind
the bandstand, and asked that it be removed to beautify the lake.
Joanne Main stated that the Chamber of Commerce believes the City Council should
adhere to what has been set out as the Community Forum rules in the agenda. This
would enable the Council to do the business of the city, and then return to public
comment after the agenda items have been addressed.
John Lauffer, President of the EI Camino Homeless Organization, thanked the City
Council for their continued support of the homeless and for the current grant awarded to
• the shelter.
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Susie Anderson expressed concern that the Planning Commission is circumventing the
• City Council's decision on the creek setbacks and sited a specific segment of the
Commission's last meeting that would bring in the control of the Regional Water Quality
Control Board (RWQCB).
Jolene Horn spoke about creek setback issues and her concern that the Planning
Commission is circumventing the Council's decision to defer addressing this item. She
is in favor of local control and against bringing in an outside agency such as the
RWQCB.
Beverly Aho commented that she was impressed with the Council, city staff, Fire and
Police Departments during the open house that was held recently at City Hall, and
thanked everyone involved for their hard work.
Colonel Bill Hatch, Chairman Veterans Memorial Committee, asked the City Council
and staff to support Kelly Gearhart's proposal to rezone his one acre lot at Traffic Way
and Chico from Public Park to Residential, and to use the proceeds to support the
Veterans Memorial. Col. Hatch invited Council, staff and the community to the Veterans
Memorial barbecue on Saturday, September 1St
Joseph O'Brian spoke about the Eagle Creek project and his need for access to his
property. He also commented on the need for a stop sign at Curbaril Avenue and
Highway 101.
Ann Hatch commended the community and spoke about the need to work together, and
did not believe that creek setbacks or Walmart should be the identifying criteria for
Atascadero. She also expressed concern that an agency such as the RWQCB would
be allowed to come in to Atascadero and create problems for the homeowners.
Fred Monroe spoke about code enforcement in the city and his concern that the Fire
Marshall is being used to deal with code enforcement issues not related to fire, life and
safety.
Jim Shannon thanked the city for the job they did on Traffic Way, spoke about the
Planning Commission and his concerns that there are back door dealings going on, the
need for a stop sign at Curbaril and Coromar, and suggested that the General Fund
money Council allocated to ALPS to purchase property be repaid from the tree
mitigation fund.
Sharon Bleckel spoke about creek setbacks and the responsibility of every homeowner
along the creek to keep it clean. Regarding the recent trip to Santa Cruz by two of the
Council Members, she stated she had lived there and that it is not a good example to
use for how to improve this community.
Sorrel Marks stated she has been with the Regional Water Quality Control Board for
• more than 20 years and offered to speak to those who have questions.
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Mike Jackson spoke about the Planning Commission and their decisions and urged a
change there. He stated the people voiced their outrage over the creek setback and
now the Commission is circumventing that.
Tom Comar, Oppose Wal Mart, spoke about how his group would like to work with
others in the community, and that until the recall is dropped there will be division in this
town. He stated that Council Members Brennler and Beraud were democratically
elected and are doing the best they can.
Mayor Luna closed the Community Forum period.
Mayor Luna asked staff to address issues raised during the Community Forum period.
Mayor Luna suggested that at the next City Council Meeting the Community Forum
period, Council Announcements and Reports, and Individual Determination occur after
Management Reports. This would be done on a temporary basis and would give those
who have business before the City Council the opportunity to have their items heard in a
timely way.
City Attorney Patrick Enright stated the Council could reorganize the agenda as they
see fit.
There was Council discussion of the Mayor's suggestion. Council Member O'Malley
suggested agendizing the issue for the next Council meeting to allow for public
comment on the item. Council Member Clay did not support the idea of moving
Community Forum, stating that the order is fine as it is.
There was Council consensus to try this reorganized agenda at their next
meeting.
Council Members addressed issues raise during the Community Forum period.
There was Council consensus to have staff bring back a report on Kelly
Gearhart's suggestion regarding the property on Traffic Way and Chico, prior to
agendizing the item.
Council Member Beraud referred to the issue of campaign finance reform, and
announced that on Sept 25th there will be a "Campaign Conduct Presentation".
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Brennler asked the public to keep Atascadero Fire Fighter Gene Hicks,
who was involved in a serious accident, and his family in their thoughts and prayers.
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Council Member O'Malley spoke about an information binder presented to him last year
by the Fire Department, and stated it is updated and on file at city hall.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. City Council Meeting Minutes — June 26, 2007
■ City Clerk Recommendation: Council approve the City Council Meeting
Minutes of June 26, 2007. [City Clerk]
2. City Council Special Meeting Minutes — June 28, 2007
■ City Clerk Recommendation: Council approve the City Council Special
Meeting Minutes of June 28, 2007. [City Clerk]
3. City Council Meeting Minutes — July 24, 2007
■ City Clerk Recommendation: Council approve the City Council Meeting
Minutes of July 24, 2007. [City Clerk]
4. May 2007 Investment Report
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Council approve the City Treasurer's report for May,
2007. [Treasurer]
• 5. June 2007 Accounts Payable and Payroll Disbursements Report
■ Fiscal Impact: $2,445,592.89
■ Recommendation: Council approve certified City accounts payable,
payroll and payroll vendor checks for June 2007. [Administrative
Services]
6. DeAnza Estates, Tract 2498, Acceptance of Public Improvements, Award
Landscape Maintenance Contract, Accept Grant of Easement
■ Description: Request to accept public improvements and to authorize
contracts for landscape maintenance which will be funded by Assessment
Districts.
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendations: Council:
1. Adopt Draft Resolution, accepting the public improvements of Tract
2498 as complete, accepting the offers of dedication on Final Map
2498, not accepting the public improvements for maintenance and
certifying completion of the required public improvements and
releasing the bonds for Tract 2498; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute and agreement with Martinelli
Landscape Const. Inc. for the maintenance and upkeep of landscaping
in the De Anza Estates Landscape and Lighting District; and,
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Grant of Easement from
0 Atascadero Mutual Water Company. [Public Works]
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• 7. Transit Services Contract Award
■ Fiscal Impact: $758,576.00 for three-year contract.
■ Recommendation: Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with Laidlaw Transit Services, Inc. in the amount of $758,576.00
to provide transit services. [Public Works]
•
8. Parks & Recreation Commission Youth Representative Aaaointments
■ Fiscal Impact: None
■ Recommendation: Council re -appoint Ryan Carden and Paige Buck -
Moyer to the Parks & Recreation Commission's Youth Representative
positions for another one-year term. [City Clerk]
9. League of California Cities Grass Roots Network
■ Description: This program was designed to further local government
priorities in the various legislative districts.
■ Fiscal Impact: The Grassroots Network is covered by the City's League
annual payment.
■ Recommendation: City Council endorse continuing the League's
Grassroots Network Program and direct the Mayor to vote in favor of the
League Resolution continuing the program. [City Manager]
10. City Inspection Services
• Fiscal Impact: None
■ Recommendation: Council authorize the addition of Mid -Coast
Geotechnical, Inc. to the established list of qualified inspection firms.
[Public Works]
Items pulled: Mayor Pro Tem Brennler Item #A-6, Eric Greening Item #A-7.
MOTION: By Council Member Clay and seconded by Council Member
O'Malley to approve Items #A-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 and 10.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
Item # A-6
Mayor Pro Tem Brennler asked the Public Works Director to explain what occurred
regarding the De Anza Estates development and the roadway that was built without the
consent of the owner.
Public Works Director Steve Kahn explained what had occurred and answered
questions of Council.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
• Kelly Gearhart, developer of the De Anza Estates, expressed concern that this has
become a personal issue and could be considered harassment. Mr. Gearhart stated
that city staff did nothing wrong with the De Anza Estates project; this was an intense
issue that took a while to complete.
Mayor Pro Tem Brennler stated this issue did not have to do so much with Mr. Gearhart,
but rather with the city not being timely in addressing this matter. He stated he wants
everyone including the city to play by the rules.
Mayor Luna closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Council Member O'Malley and seconded by Council
Member Clay to approve Item #A-6.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. (Item #A-6.1 Resolution
No. 2007-074, #A-6.2 Contract No. 2007-023, #A-6.3 Contract
No. 2007-025)
Item #A-7
Eric Greening stated he supports approval of this item but hoped the Council would
recognize this is a work in progress and not a finished work. He urged continuing to
give drivers better compensation and to fund roads with applicable fees.
MOTION: By Council Member O'Malley and seconded by Council
Member Clay to approve Item #A-7.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. (Contract No. 2007-025)
Mayor Luna recessed the hearing at 8:49 p.m.
Mayor Luna called the meeting back to order at 9:03 p.m.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Traffic Way Planned Development: Custom Planned Development 30,
PLN 2007-1201, 5440 Traffic Way (Habitat for Humanity)
• Disclosure of Ex -Parte Communications
• Description: Proposed project consists of a 4 -unit attached residential
Planned Development.
■ Fiscal Impact: Based on findings from the Taussig Study, revenue from
new residential development including property tax revenues, vehicle
licensing fees, sales taxes, and other revenues are insufficient to cover
the maintenance and emergency services costs of new development.
Based on the revenue projections from the Taussig Study, the City has
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developed standard conditions of approval for new development projects
that require the cost of maintenance and emergency services to be funded
by the project through a combination of road assessment districts,
landscape and lighting districts and community facilities districts
(Conditions 16 and 17 of CUP 2007-0209). This project will be required to
annex into the Community Facilities District, however, the project taxes
will be set to zero until such time as the project ceases to be an affordable
project.
■ Recommendations: The Planning Commission recommends on a 6-1
vote that the City Council:
1. Adopt Draft Resolution A certifying Proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration 2007-0007; and,
2. Adopt Draft Ordinance A introducing an ordinance for first reading by
title only, approving Zone Text Change 2007-0136 establishing a
Planned Development Overlay Zone 30 code text; and
3. Adopt Draft Ordinance B introducing an ordinance for first reading by
title only, to establish Zone Map Change 2007-0137 based on findings;
and,
4. Adopt Draft Resolution B approving Conditional Use Permit 2007-0209
(Master Plan of Development) based on findings and subject to
Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Monitoring; and,
5. Adopt Draft Resolution C approving Vesting Tentative Parcel Map
is
2007-0088 (AT 07-0074) based on findings and subject to Conditions
of Approval and Mitigation Monitoring.
Staff has incorporated the Planning Commission's recommendations
into the draft resolutions. These recommendations include deletion of
CUP Condition 7, and modification of the landscape plan to reduce the
number of oak trees to be planted, payment of mitigation fees and
placement of a bench around the existing 60 inch oak tree.
[Community Development]
Council Member O'Malley stepped down from consideration of this item stating that he
owns property within 500 feet of the project.
Ex Parte Communications
■ Mayor Luna stated he had email correspondence with Penny Rappa, but their
scheduled meeting was postponed. He also received an email from a supporter of
the project.
■ Council Member Clay stated he spoke with Penny Rappa on the phone and asked
questions which she answered.
■ Mayor Pro Tem Brennler stated he had a telephone conversation with Penny
Rappa, received four emails from supporters, and visited the site.
■ Council Member Beraud stated she received three or four emails of support for the
• project and that Penny Rappa called her, but they did not meet.
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• Deputy Community Development Director Steve McHarris gave the staff report and
answered questions of Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
John Rogers, President of the San Luis Obispo affiliate of Habitat for Humanity, thanked
Council for their consideration of this item and explained their mission of making simple,
decent, and affordable houses available.
Penny Rappa, Executive Director, spoke about the project and the application process
and answered questions of Council.
Angela Ramsey asked who would be governing this development.
Livia Kellerman stated she has volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and is proud of the
Council for supporting this.
Supervisor Jim Patterson spoke in favor of the project and about the tree removals and
mitigation, which he assisted with. He commented that this is a partnership and he
thanked the city for their contribution to make this happen.
Lee Perkins stated she agreed with the Habitat for Humanity mission.
is Mayor Luna closed the Public Comment period.
•
MOTION: By Council Member Beraud and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Brennler to accept the Planning Commission's
recommendations and adopt Draft Resolution A certifying
Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration 2007-0007; and,
adopt Draft Ordinance A introducing an ordinance for first
reading by title only, approving Zone Text Change 2007-0136
establishing a Planned Development Overlay Zone 30 code
text; and adopt Draft Ordinance B introducing an ordinance for
first reading by title only, to establish Zone Map Change 2007-
0137 based on findings; and, adopt Draft Resolution B
approving Conditional Use Permit 2007-0209 (Master Plan of
Development) based on findings and subject to Conditions of
Approval and Mitigation Monitoring; and, adopt Draft
Resolution C approving Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 2007-
0088 (AT 07-0074) based on findings and subject to Conditions
of Approval and Mitigation Monitoring.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll -call vote. (O'Malley abstained)
(Item #B-1.1 Resolution No. 2007-075, #B-1.4 Resolution No.
2007-086, #B-1.5 Resolution No. 2007-077)
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Council Member O'Malley rejoined the meeting.
• 2. Community Development Block Grant Funding Reallocation
■ Fiscal Impact: Would provide an additional $229,120.00 for the Sidewalk
Barrier Removal project.
■ Recommendation: Council forward to the County Board of Supervisors
the following funding reallocations [Public Works]:
FROM
TO
AMOUNT
Code Enforcement
Sidewalk Barrier Removal
$ 100,000.00
Administration
Sidewalk Barrier Removal
106,136.00
EVC Revolving Loan -Program
Sidewalk Barrier Removal
22,984.28
Public Works Director Steve Kahn gave the staff report and answered questions of
Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Tony Navarro, County Department of Planning and Building, encouraged Council to
move forward on this reallocation.
Mayor Luna closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Council Member Beraud and seconded by Mayor Luna to
iforward the funding reallocations to the County Board of
Supervisors.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
•
C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Economic Development Strategy and Process
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Council review comments from the Just Listening
Open House and Forums and approve the Request for Qualifications for
an economic development consultant to assist in revising the City's
economic development strategy. [City Manager]
Community Development Director Warren Frace gave the staff report and answered
questions of Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Keith Mathias, Sr. Vice President Rottman Group, thanked Council for the Just Listening
Open House, and spoke about their strategy for the city of Atascadero and their vision
for the Annex.
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Ellen Berkowitz, representing Wal Mart, thanked the city for the Just Listening Open
• House and spoke about the surveys they collected during the event. She submitted a
report on this survey for the record (Exhibit B), spoke about the EIR, and stated her
disagreement with hiring a consultant.
•
Bruce Bevans expressed his concern that Atascadero will be left out of development in
this area. He stated the city needs a broad vision and must look at all possibilities open
to Atascadero.
Shannon Matushevitz asked Council to consider that the poll questions might have
been crafted to solicit answers that would fit a specific outcome.
Kay Mathew stated her belief that the city has options other than a super center. She
suggested the city first take care of what they have then look at other options.
Nora Trentacosta gave a PowerPoint presentation on the subject of Atascadero's need
for appropriate development.
Colonel William Hatch stated that a visioning process is not needed; rather the city
needs a decision process to get on with their economic development. He spoke in favor
of Wal Mart and the benefits it provides to senior citizens, young families, and the poor,
and of their contributions to the military.
Eileen O'Grady urged the Council to be inclusive when considering the future of this
town and listen to the voices of those who could not be here because they can't afford a
baby sitter or have to work nights.
Linda Benabides stated she was in an accident a few years ago while working for Wal
Mart and they came through for her, keeping her job open and letting her work as she
could.
Leon Korba stated the request for an economic consultant is apolitical, and that staff
knows there is a problem with Wal Mart and so this is their answer.
Michael Elkins urged the Council to not waste taxpayer money on hiring the consultant
and not delay the process any further, but allow Wal mart to submit their application so
the community can go forward.
Mayor Luna recessed the hearing at 10:27 p.m.
Mayor Luna called the meeting back to order at 10:38 p.m.
Brandon Istenes stated that extreme policies do not work, what does work is a balance
in socioeconomic and government policy. He stated he prefers a mall situation that
could host smaller businesses.
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Gladys (no last name given) stated she is a Wal Mart employee and spoke of the many
• donations the company makes in the community and in favor of having a Wal Mart in
Atascadero.
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Thomas Magee owns a business a few blocks from the proposed Wal Mart and believes
the city must have funds to do what is best for Atascadero. He stated that business
breeds more business which brings in more revenue.
Tino Santos spoke against delaying the project by hiring a consultant and stated the city
must allow business to come into this town for the income they will bring to the city.
Dempsey Goins stated he lives near the Annex and would like to see a grocery store at
that end of town. He did not agree that a consultant is needed as it will cost the city
more money when everyone already knows the issues.
MOTION: By Council Member O'Malley and seconded by Council
Member Clay to go past 11:00 p.m.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
Joanne Main, Atascadero Chamber of Commerce, commended the city for the open
house and subsequent forums. With the use of a PowerPoint presentation she
reviewed the results of the survey the Chamber helped commission.
Chuck Cooper stated this project is near his home and he is not concerned about the
traffic and noise as he feels Wal Mart will be a good neighbor. He was concerned about
the cost of a consultant, and suggested putting this issue on the ballot.
Fred Frank stated he is concerned for his family's future and wants to see this stay a
good place to live. He commented that he wants to see the downtown revitalized and
was concerned that Wal Mart would hurt that.
Tom Comar, spokesperson for Oppose Wal Mart, stated the survey was statistically
insignificant because of the number of people interviewed. He indicated that Oppose
Wal Mart supports continuing the Just Listening process, and commented that an
economic consultant can look at the whole area of Atascadero, hear what everyone has
to say, and help the Council make their decision.
Livia Kellerman stated she appreciates the Council's efforts for the workshops, and
would like to have a consultant to look at the vision for all of Atascadero as well as how
many jobs would be lost if Wal Mart comes in.
Lee Perkins, Coordinator for Oppose Wal Mart, continued the presentation begun by
Nora Trentacosta outlining the negative aspects of Wal Mart and its potential future
impacts to Atascadero. She expressed support for going through the complete process
including use of a consultant.
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Beverly Aho asked how much money the consultant would cost the city, and asked
• whether Rottman funding the study wouldn't allow that money to be used elsewhere in
the city.
•
Monica Carr spoke of the importance of having a strong tax base, but that it would be a
shame to put all the city's efforts into just one idea. She suggested a mall with
department stores, small shops and a food court, and was in favor of a consultant but
concerned with how it would be funded.
Steve Tillman thanked Council for bringing the people of the town back into the process,
spoke in favor of the Just Listening meeting and of formulating a vision for Atascadero,
and suggested looking at what other communities have done.
Jim Shannon congratulated the city on the Just Listening meeting and stated
Atascadero has a city staff and the entire community to depend on and doesn't need
outsiders. He stated the only fair thing to do is a city wide election.
Robert Winslow Wal Mart civil engineer requested that the City Council authorize staff
to process their application and spoke about their proposal and the changes that have
been made since the first proposal. Mr. Winslow expressed concern with the idea of
visioning for a private property.
Steve La Salle commented that a consultant might be able to bring all divergent voices
into a cohesive strategy.
Gary Kirkland said the purpose of government is to protect our liberties, not provide
economic development.
Mayor Luna closed the Public Comment period.
Mayor Luna recessed the hearing at 11:42 p.m.
Mayor Luna called the meeting back to order at 11:51 p.m.
City Manager Wade McKinney explained what the economic strategy hopes to
accomplish, and answered questions of Council.
MOTION: By Council Member O'Malley to approve the Request for
Qualification for an economic development consultant to assist in
the phased update of the City's Economic Development Strategy.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
There was further Council discussion.
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MOTION: By Council Member O'Malley and seconded by Mayor Luna to
• approve the Request for Qualification for an economic
development consultant to assist in the phased update of the
City's Economic Development Strategy, looking at all phases
not just phase one.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
4. Response to San Luis Obispo County's Grand Jury 2007 Historic
Preservation Report
■ Fiscal Impact: The printing of color handouts is estimated to be around
$100.
• Recommendation: Council receive and file the City's response to the San
Luis Obispo County Grand Jury's 2007 Historic Preservation report.
Community Development Director Warren Frace gave the staff report
PUBLIC COMMENT — None
MOTION: By Mayor Pro Tem Brennler and seconded by Council Member
Clay to receive and file the City's response to the San Luis
Obispo County Grand Jury's 2007 Historic Preservation
Report.
0 Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
•
MOTION: By Council Member O'Malley and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Brennler to adjourn the meeting.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
F. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Luna adjourned the meeting at 12:33 a.m. to the next regularly scheduled
meeting of the City Council on September 11, 2007.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
e'Pucci, Recor ing Secretary
The following exhibits are available for review in the City Clerk's office:
Exhibit A — David Broadwater, letter
Exhibit B — Ellen Berkowitz, letter from Aaron J. Rios
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