HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 052306Approved June 27, 2006
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
7:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION: 7:00 p.m.
(Immediately Following Redevelopment Agency Meeting)
1. PUBLIC COMMENT - CLOSED SESSION: None
2. CALL TO ORDER
a. Conference with negotiator over real property. (Govt. Code
54956.8)
Negotiator: City Manager Wade McKinney
Property: Mr. Kelly Gearhart, 5955 Entrada Ave.
Negotiations will include price and/or terms of payment.
b. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
(Government Code sections 54956.9, subdivision (a).)
Case name unspecified as disclosure would jeopardize existing
settlement negotiations (Government Code section 54954.5,
subdivision (c).)
3. ADJOURN: 7:10 p.m.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Patrick Enright announced that no reportable action was taken on either
item.
REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 P.M.
Mayor O’Malley called the meeting to order at 7:16 p.m. and Council Member Scalise
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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ROLL CALL:
Present: Council Members Clay, Luna, Scalise, Pacas and Mayor O’Malley
Absent: None
Others Present: City Clerk / Assistant to City Manager Marcia McClure Torgerson,
Deputy City Clerk Grace Pucci
Staff Present: City Manager Wade McKinney, Assistant City Manager Jim Lewis,
Administrative Services Director Rachelle Rickard, Public Works
Director Steve Kahn, Community Development Director Warren
Frace, Community Services Director Brady Cherry, Police Chief
John Couch, Fire Chief Kurt Stone, Deputy Public Woks Director
Geoff English and City Attorney Patrick Enright.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
Rick Comstock, Atascadero Ministerial Association, led those present in prayer.
David Broadwater spoke about the information he has received from the city regarding
their communications with the Rottman Group, and distributed a handout to Council
regarding his concerns. (Exhibit A)
Tom Colmeyer requested Council direct staff to initiate zoning code amendments for
large scale retail and discount stores and explained his reasons for the request.
Daphne Fahsing spoke about the lack of public notice regarding a survey recently sent
to the public but not to post office box holders.
Ann Ketcherside stated the City should be taking care of the weeds along Ensenada by
the creek.
Walter Riel stated he represent 60 people living along Navarette, Alta Vista and Linda
Vista, who oppose the cluster home development in that area. Mr. Real also expressed
his concerns about night time lighting in Atascadero.
Mayor O’Malley stated he had met with Mr. Riel’s neighbors and discussed the Brown
Act with them.
Jono Kincaid spoke in support of the US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement and of
his efforts to personally contribute to the safety and protection of the environment.
Brandon Istenes spoke in support of Mayor O’Malley signing on to the US Mayors
Climate Protection Agreement.
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Eric Greening stated he supported the previous two speakers, and expressed
disappointment that there was no agenda item regarding the concerns raised earlier by
Mr. Broadwater and urged that a written staff report on the subject be agendized.
John Heatherington asked if city staff has been pursuing Wal Mart for the last three
years and if they are now trying to evade public scrutiny of their actions.
James Istenes stated his disappointment that there was no action tonight regarding the
issues raised earlier by Mr. Broadwater.
Terry Sue Rosen spoke of the importance of keeping the downtown vital and not
impacting it by having a Wal Mart in town.
Marilyn Brown urged Council to sign on to the US Mayors Climate Protection
Agreement.
Bill Benham spoke about people parking in a marked no parking zone on Viejo Camino
due to activities at Paloma Creek Park. He had notified the Police Department and was
advised to bring the issue before the City Council.
Mayor O’Malley closed the Community Forum period.
Mayor O’Malley read from his email to David Broadwater.
City Attorney Patrick Enright clarified the Brown Act issues in question.
City Manager Wade McKinney reported on the city’s interaction with the Annex project.
Community Development Director Warren Frace described the process for the public
workshop scheduled for May 30th.
MOTION: By Council Member Luna to request staff to agendize discussing a
square foot ordinance, which would be a big box ordinance.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Council Member
Scalise to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
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COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS:
Council Member Clay stated he is bothered by the conspiracy theory put forth during the
Community Forum period, and explained that Council has directed staff to pursue
commercial retail for the sales tax base.
Council Member Luna referred to the survey received by the public and questioned the
percentage of every dollar of property tax the city receives. Administrative Services
Director Rachelle Rickard explained how the percentage is determined.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. Proclamation declaring May 21 – 27, 2006 as “National Public Works
Week.”
Council Member Scalise read from the proclamation and presented it to Public Works
Director Steve Kahn who presented Council with a bumper sticker.
2. Presentation by the San Luis Obispo County Visitors and Conference
Bureau on the Tourism Business Improvement District Proposal.
Joni Biaggini gave a PowerPoint presentation on the proposal and answered questions
of Council. (Exhibit B)
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. City Council Meeting Minutes – April 25, 2006
City Clerk Recommendation: Council approve the City Council meeting
minutes of April 25, 2006. [City Clerk]
2. Telecommunications Services and Vital City Interests
Description: Request from the League of California Cities that the City
Council adopt a resolution in support of the League’s Telecom Policy &
Principles.
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommendation: Council adopt the Draft Resolution adopting principles
for Congress and the State Legislature to consider in their debate over a
new telecommunications regulatory framework. [City Manager]
3. Temporary Road Closure / Old Morro Road
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommendation: Council approve the request from R. Burke
Construction for the temporary intermittent closure of portions of Old
Morro Road from May 31st through June 2nd, 2006. [Public Works]
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4. Temporary Road Closure / Atascadero Wine Festival
Fiscal Impact: $160.00 for the installation of Road Closed signs by Public
Works Staff.
Recommendation: Council approve the temporary closure of Palma
Avenue, from East Mall to West Mall, and East Mall, from El Camino Real
to Palma, for the Annual Atascadero Wine Festival Winemaker’s Dinner.
[Public Works]
5. Temporary Road Closure / Calvary Chapel of Atascadero
Fiscal Impact: $160.00 for the installation of Road Closed signs by Public
Works staff.
Recommendation: Council approve the temporary closure of Palma
Avenue, from East Mall to West Mall, during the All City Prayer Meeting by
Calvary Chapel on June 11, 2006 from 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. [Public Works]
6. Weed Abatement Award (City Bid No. 2006-007)
Fiscal Impact: None. Funds are budgeted, annually, to cover the costs of
the weed abatement program, and are recovered through assessments on
property tax bills of those parcels abated.
Recommendation: Council authorize the City Manager to execute the
contract with Jack R. Bridwell for weed abatement. [Fire]
Items pulled: Council Member O’Malley, Item #A-6,
MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Council Member
Clay to approve Items #A-1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. (O’Malley abstained on
Item #A-5) (Item #A-2 Resolution No. 2006-048)
Item #A-6: Mayor O’Malley opened public comment for this item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Gretchen Gray explained the financial difficulty of complying with the city’s requirement
for weed abatement, and suggested requiring structure protection only and making any
additional abatement a recommendation. She also recommended placing a ceiling on
what low income seniors would be required to spend on weed abatement.
City Manager McKinney stated the city has tried to keep weed abatement down to a
minimum to protect property and preserve the environment. He said staff can report
back on what the concerns are, what the issues are and what the industry looks like.
Nick Miller spoke about weed abatement and the difficulties of doing it on a large
property, and agreed with the concept of placing a ceiling on the fine and fees.
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Mayor O’Malley closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Council Member Scalise and seconded by Council Member
Luna to approve Item #A-6.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. (Contact No. 2006-024)
Mayor O’Malley signed a letter regarding the city’s support for the US Mayors Climate
Protection Agreement and presented a copy to Jono Kincaid.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Apple Valley Assessment Districts
Description: Annual approval of assessments for 2006/2007.
Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact to general residents within the
City.
Recommendations: Council:
1. Adopt Draft Resolution A approving the final Engineer’s Report
regarding the Street and Storm Drain Maintenance District No. 01 –
Apple Valley, and the levy and collection of annual assessments
related thereto for fiscal year 2006/2007; and,
2. Adopt Draft Resolution B ordering the levy and collection of
assessments for fiscal year 2006/2007 for Street and Storm Drain
Maintenance District No. 01 – Apple Valley; and,
3. Adopt Draft Resolution C approving the final Engineer’s Report
regarding the Landscaping and Lighting District No. 01 – Apple Valley,
and the levy and collection of annual assessments related thereto in
fiscal year 2006/2007; and,
4. Adopt Draft Resolution D ordering the levy and collection of
assessments for fiscal year 2006/2007 for Landscaping and Lighting
District No. 01 – Apple Valley. [Administrative Services]
Mayor O’Malley announced that the staff reports for all three assessment districts will be
heard together.
Administrative Services Director Rachelle Rickard gave the staff report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
MOTION: By Council Member Scalise and seconded by Council Member
Clay to adopt Draft Resolution A approving the final
Engineer’s Report regarding the Street and Storm Drain
Maintenance District No. 01 – Apple Valley, and the levy and
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collection of annual assessments related thereto for fiscal year
2006/2007; and, adopt Draft Resolution B ordering the levy and
collection of assessments for fiscal year 2006/2007 for Street
and Storm Drain Maintenance District No. 01 – Apple Valley;
and, adopt Draft Resolution C approving the final Engineer’s
Report regarding the Landscaping and Lighting District No. 01
– Apple Valley, and the levy and collection of annual
assessments related thereto in fiscal year 2006/2007; and,
adopt Draft Resolution D ordering the levy and collection of
assessments for fiscal year 2006/2007 for Landscaping and
Lighting District No. 01 – Apple Valley.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. (Resolution Nos. 2006-
049, 2006-050, 2006-051, 2006-052)
2. De Anza Estates Assessment Districts
Description: Annual approval of assessments for 2006/2007.
Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact to general residents within the
City.
Recommendations: Council:
1. Adopt Draft Resolution A approving the final Engineer’s Report
regarding the Street and Storm Drain Maintenance District No. 03 – De
Anza Estates, and the levy and collection of annual assessments
related thereto for fiscal year 2006/2007; and,
2. Adopt Draft Resolution B ordering the levy and collection of
assessments for fiscal year 2006/2007 for Street and Storm Drain
Maintenance District No. 03 – De Anza Estates; and,
3. Adopt Draft Resolution C approving the final Engineer’s Report
regarding the Landscaping and Lighting District No. 03 – De Anza
Estates, and the levy and collection of annual assessments related
thereto in fiscal year 2006/2007; and,
4 Adopt Draft Resolution D ordering the levy and collection of
assessments for fiscal year 2006/2007 for Landscaping and L ighting
District No. 03 – De Anza Estates. [Administrative Services]
MOTION: By Council Member Scalise and seconded by Council Member
Clay to adopt Draft Resolution A approving the final
Engineer’s Report regarding the Street and Storm Drain
Maintenance District No. 03 – De Anza Estates, and the levy
and collection of annual assessments related thereto for fiscal
year 2006/2007; and, adopt Draft Resolution B ordering the
levy and collection of assessments for fiscal year 2006/2007
for Street and Storm Drain Maintenance District No. 03 – De
Anza Estates; and, adopt Draft Resolution C approving the
final Engineer’s Report regarding the Landscaping and
Lighting District No. 03 – De Anza Estates, and the levy and
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collection of annual assessments related thereto in fiscal year
2006/2007; and, adopt Draft Resolution D ordering the levy and
collection of assessments for fiscal year 2006/2007 for
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 03 – De Anza Estates.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. (Resolution Nos. 2006-
053, 2006-054, 2006-055, 2006-056)
3. Las Lomas (Woodridge) Assessment Districts
Description: Annual approval of assessments for 2006/2007.
Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact to general residents within the
City.
Recommendations:
1. Adopt Draft Resolution A approving the final Engineer’s Report
regarding the Street and Storm Drain Maintenance District No. 02 –
Las Lomas (Woodridge), and the levy and collection of annual
assessments related thereto for fiscal year 2006/2007; and,
2. Adopt Draft Resolution B ordering the levy and collection of
assessments for fiscal year 2006/2007 for Street and Storm Drain
Maintenance District No. 02 – Las Lomas (Woodridge); and,
3. Adopt Draft Resolution C approving the final Engineer’s Report
regarding the Landscaping and Lighting District No. 02 – Las Lomas
(Woodridge), and the levy and collection of annual assessments
related thereto in fiscal year 2006/2007; and,
4. Adopt Draft Resolution D ordering the levy and collection of
assessments for fiscal year 2006/2007 for Landscaping and Lighting
District No. 02 – Las Lomas (Woodridge). [Administrative Services]
MOTION: By Council Member Scalise and seconded by Council Member
Clay to Adopt Draft Resolution A approving the final
Engineer’s Report regarding the Street and Storm Drain
Maintenance District No. 02 – Las Lomas (Woodridge), and the
levy and collection of annual assessments related thereto for
fiscal year 2006/2007; and, adopt Draft Resolution B ordering
the levy and collection of assessments for fiscal year
2006/2007 for Street and Storm Drain Maintenance District No.
02 – Las Lomas (Woodridge); and, adopt Draft Resolution C
approving the final Engineer’s Report regarding the
Landscaping and Lighting District No. 02 – Las Lomas
(Woodridge), and the levy and collection of annual
assessments related thereto in fiscal year 2006/2007; and,
adopt Draft Resolution D ordering the levy and collection of
assessments for fiscal year 2006/2007 for Landscaping and
Lighting District No. 02 – Las Lomas (Woodridge).
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. (Resolution Nos. 2006-
057, 2006-058, 2006-059, 2006-060)
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C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. City Council Strategic Initiative – Improve the City’s Financial Condition
– Consideration of Sales Tax Increase
Fiscal Impact: The proposed sales tax measure would generate an
estimated $1.4 million in additional annual revenue . The total cost of
placing the measures on the ballot is estimated to be approximately
$10,000, which would need to be appropriated from the General Fund
balance.
Recommendation: Council direct staff to prepare a resolution and
ordinance for City Council consideration at the June 13, 2006 meeting to
place a ½ cent local sales tax override measure on the November 2006
ballot. The sales tax measure shall include language creating a ten-year
sunset provision and a citizen oversight committee. [Administrative
Services]
Administrative Services Director Rachelle Rickard gave the staff report and answered
questions of Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Eric Greening suggested changing the wording for the expenditure of this increase from
roads to transportation and making it multi-modal.
Ann Ketcherside suggested saving the money it will cost to put this on the ballot and
commit to no more taxes.
Daphne Fahsing commented on the lack of public notice for this meeting and spoke
about the difficulty of this tax increase on the older population.
Lindsey Hampton commented that it would be a waste of the $10,000 needed to place
this issue on the ballot as it may fail.
Ursula Luna expressed concern that even with an advisory committee the Council will
be the final deciding body, and stated if the increase is to go toward the roads it must be
specified on the ballot.
Bob Kelley commented that there is a road crisis in Atascadero and he would be in
favor of a tax increase if the City Council allocated 95% to go towards needed causes in
town, including the Police and Fire Departments, but not toward bureaucracy.
David Jones spoke against raising the sales tax, which he stated is contrary to the
interest of the majority of the residents of Atascadero.
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Casey Bryson, Atascadero Firefighters Association, spoke of the need for economic
development and a sales tax increase or essential police and fire services would have
to be cut. He urged Council to allow the voters to decide if they want this tax increase.
Don Geissinger asked Council to consider directing the money from the tax increase
into roads and including the sunset clause.
Cindy Sazar stated her agreement with the comments of those who spoke against the
sales tax increase.
Mayor O’Malley closed the Public Comment period.
Staff addressed issues raised during the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Mayor Pro Tem Pacas and seconded by Mayor O’Malley to
direct staff to prepare a resolution and ordinance for City
Council consideration at the June 13, 2006 meeting to place a
1/4 or 1/2 cent local sales tax override measure on the
November 2006 ballot. The sales tax measure shall include
language creating a 5 or 6 year sunset provision and a citizen
oversight committee. Staff is to return with an advisory
measure for the November 2006 ballot that will designate the
tax increase to be used for roads.
Motion passed 4:1 by a roll-call vote. (Luna opposed)
Mayor O’Malley recessed the hearing at 10:05 p.m.
Mayor O’Malley called the meeting back to order at 10:16 p.m.
2. City/Schools Joint Facilities Meetings
Fiscal Impact: Staff time to facilitate the lease and assist in the planning.
Recommendations: Council:
1. Direct staff to facilitate a lease agreement between Atascadero Unified
School District and Atascadero Youth Football League for the
development of athletic fields adjacent to San Benito School; and,
2. Direct staff to consult with the League to assist with park plann ing.
[Community Services]
Community Services Director Brady Cherry gave the staff report and answered
questions of Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ann Ketcherside asked where the chicken hutches used to be and asked if something
has been done about cleaning that area up.
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Kurt Heinke, representing CCYFL, explained that they have their own insurance for
every field they use and spoke in favor of the fields for Youth Football.
Jerry Osorio, President AYFL, explained that with this field and the use of their snack
bar they could charge the kids less to participate.
Beth Lee questioned the hours the facility would be used and asked about lighting if it
was used at night.
Community Services Director Cherry reported that no lights are proposed for this site
and there will be no evening use.
Mayor O’Malley closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Council Member
Clay to Direct staff to facilitate a lease agreement between
Atascadero Unified School District and Atascadero Youth
Football League for the development of athletic fields adjacent
to San Benito School; and, direct staff to consult with the
League to assist with park planning.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
3. Wake Board Event Request / Atascadero Lake (Mobley’s Board Shop)
Fiscal Impact: Up to $1,500 in park use fees, depending upon the areas
reserved.
Recommendation: Council approve the request to hold a Wake Board
Event at the Atascadero Lake July 22 nd – 23rd, 2006, and waive the motor
boat prohibition for the two-day event. [Community Services]
Community Services Director Brady Cherry gave the staff report and answered
questions of Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Nancy Koren read from a prepared statement against allowing the Wake Board even t.
Joe Schwartz spoke against allowing the Wake Board event, and in favor of preserving
the peace and tranquility of the neighborhood and wildlife.
Jim Istenes stated he enjoys the solace of the lake and is concerned with the impacts to
the neighborhood and wildlife from this event and with the lack of proper notification to
lake residents.
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Eric Greening expressed concern regarding dumping of fuel into the lake from outboard
motors, lack of notification to the surrounding neighborhood, and no environmental
review.
Daphne Fahsing spoke against violating the motorboat and noise ordinances.
Susan Lara spoke against allowing the event and anything that would further negatively
impact the water quality of the lake.
Austin Miller, applicant, spoke in favor of the event and of its benefits to the community.
Sandy Jack stated it would be unfortunate if this event were approved, as this is a
passive lake heavily used on weekends.
Jono Kincaid commented that using the lake beyond its current use could be a slippery
slope and questioned if swimming is allowed as the wake boarders could end up in the
water.
Walter Riel stated his opposition to this event and against encouraging children to be
involved in motorized sports.
Dean Mansfield explained that the idea for this event was to allow local kids to be
involved in a sport and to give them another option for things to do in town.
Mayor O’Malley closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Council Member Luna to deny the request.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Council Member
Clay to go past 11:00 p.m.
Motion passed 4:1 by a roll-call vote. (Luna opposed)
Mayor Pro Tem Pacas commented that it was unfortunate that this item wasn’t better
noticed and she would have a hard time supporting it.
MOTION: By Council Member Scalise and seconded by Council Member
Clay to approve the request to hold a Wake Board Event at the
Atascadero Lake July 22nd – 23rd, 2006, and waive the motor
boat prohibition for the two-day event.
Motion failed 2:3 by a roll-call vote. (Luna, Pacas, O’Malley
opposed)
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Mayor O’Malley stated that the primary reason he had voted no was because of lack of
notification and that he would support something like this on a once a year basis, but it
must be notified and discussed.
4. Highway 101/41 Value Analysis
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommendation: Council receive a report from Caltrans on the results of
the Hwy 101/41 Interchange Value Analysis Study and recomme nd an
alternative based on the information provided. [Public Works]
Mayor O’Malley announced that if the city does not get an extension from the California
Transportation Commission, it cannot go forward with any of the options.
Public Works Director Steve Kahn introduced Peter Brown who made the presentation.
Peter Brown, SLOCOG Transportation Planner, gave the staff report and answered
questions of Council.
Ron DiCarli, Executive Director of San Luis Obispo Council of Governments, explained
wh y the time extension is needed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Eric Greening asked if the city’s case for the extension would be strengthened if there is
a clear indication of what the project is and if so then the decision should be make
tonight. He also asked when the actual choice would be made.
Don Geissinger suggested going with the original plan and not the two proposed
alternatives.
Terry Sue Rosen spoke against the use of traffic roundabouts , and encouraged Council
to get the extension and use the three bridges plan.
Ann Ketcherside suggested having another meeting on this and placing it at the
beginning of the meeting. She also spoke against the roundabout.
Mayor O’Malley closed the Public Comment period.
Mayor O’Malley asked Mr. DiCarli to explain how the presentation in Sacramento will
proceed. Mr. DiCarli explained they will be asking for an 18 month time extension
based on a value analysis that looked at delivering the project more efficiently, and
more cost effectively, but that additional time is needed to look at and work through the
two major alternatives in an effort to save a significant amount of money, to bring the
project in on budget, and to allow for public input.
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MOTION: By Mayor O’Malley and seconded by Council Member Scalise
to strongly support the request for a time extension, which
Mayor O’Malley and staff will make when they go to
Sacramento.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
5. Review of Park Conditions for Master Plan of Development Overlay #12
(Atascadero Avenue between Morro Road & Navajoa Road)
Description: Staff is requesting Council direction on how to proceed with
the conditioning of this project and park.
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommendation: Council direct staff on how to proceed with the
processing and conditioning of the park feature of this proposed planned
development project. [Community Development]
Community Development Director Warren Frace gave the staff report and answered
questions of Council.
Ex Parte Communications
Council Member Clay stated he spoke with Kelly Gearhart today on the phone.
Mayor O’Malley stated he had numerous ex parte communications with people in
this neighborhood as well as the transfer neighborhood, the applicant and designers
of the project.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jamie Kirk, applicant’s representative, gave a presentation on the site and the process
thus far. Ms. Kirk answered questions of Council.
Walter Riel stated he represented 60 homeowners in the Linda Vista area and reported
there is a lot of opposition to the clustered development. He indicated he likes the idea
of the transfer of development credits.
Marge Mackay stated she thinks it is a crime to put apartments on this lot.
Sandy Jack, Parks and Recreation Commissioner, stated he is opposed to loosing any
area for parks and urged Council to consider keeping the park.
Mayor O’Malley closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Council Member Scalise and seconded by Council Member
Luna to direct staff to proceed with the processing of the rezoning
of the pocket park and allow the transfer of development credits
from the Linda Vista project, Option No. 3, with full notification to
both neighborhoods.
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Mayor Pro Tem Pacas stated she was reluctant to move ahead without notification of
both neighborhoods. In addition, the Parks and Recreation Commission have not been
involved in considering how the park space would be used.
Council Member Luna withdrew his second.
MOTION: By Council Member Scalise and seconded by Council Member
Luna to proceed with the project with a low cost park option
and then cause a public process to investigate the potential
for the transfer of development credits to preserve the Linda
Vista hillsides and transfer the developments.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
D. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS:
None
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION:
City Manager
City Manager Wade McKinney reported that the Youth Center goes to bid
tomorrow, and there is a meeting with Union Pacific Railroad on Friday.
F. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor O’Malley adjourned the meeting at 12:11 a.m. to the next regularly scheduled
meeting of the City Council on June 13, 2006.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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Grace Pucci, Deputy City Clerk
The following items are available for review in the City Clerk’s office:
Exhibit A – David Broadwater, handout
Exhibit B – Joni Biaggini, copy of PowerPoint presentation