HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 052609 Special Mtng NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, May 26, 20099 1 :00 p.m.
City Hall — Council Chambers
6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero
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Council Study Session
ROLL CALL.
COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
The City Council will discuss
1 Consideration of Memorial Tree for Marjorie Mackey
2 Impact of May 19th Election
3 Draft Budget Review
4 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Community Development
Block Grant Funds
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT The Council will adjourn to its Closed Session on May 26, 2009,
at 5.00 p.m.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO )
CITY OF ATASCADERO )
MARCIA MCCLURE TORGERSON,C.M.C.,being fully sworn,deposes,and says: That she is the duly elected
City Clerk of the City of Atascadero and that on Wednesday,May 20,2009,she caused the above Notice to be
posted on the doors of City Hall,6907 EI Camino Real,Atascadero,California.
MARCIA MCCLURE TORGERSON,C.M.C11
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City Clerk,City of Atascadero
Approved June 23, 2009
SPECIAL MEETING
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ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, May 26, 200% 1 :00 p.m.
City Hall — Council Chambers
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Council Study Session
MINUTES
Mayor Beraud called the meeting to order at 1.04 p m
ROLL CALL.
Present: Council Members Clay, O'Malley, Kelley, Fonzi and Mayor Beraud
Absent: None
Others Present: City Clerk/Assistant to City Manager Marcia McClure Torgerson
Staff Present: City Manager Wade McKinney, Assistant City Manager Jim Lewis,
Administrative Services Director Rachelle Rickard, Community
Development Director Warren Frace, Public Works Director Russ
Thompson, Community Services Director Brady Cherry, Police
Chief Jim Mulhall, Fire Marshall Tom Peterson, and City Attorney
Brian Pierik.
COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
1 Consideration of Memorial Tree for Marjorie Mackey
The Council discussed several ideas, including a memorial tree, so that the City
could honor Marjorie Mackey for her service to the community
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There was Council consensus to direct staff to bring back to the Council at
a future meeting, several options for the Council to honor Mari Mackey at
Stadium Park.
2. Impact of May 19th Election
City Manager Wade McKinney explained how the City is preparing for the
impacts of the failure of the Propositions at the May 19, 2009 election
There was Council discussion on the possible scenarios the City could face as
the State decides how it is going to balance its budget. Mr McKinney stated that
he will keep the Council up to date on further developments
3. Draft Budget Review
Mr McKinney gave an overview of the City's draft budget before them today for
their review The City Council asked questions of Mr McKinney and
Administrative Services Director Rachelle Rickard
There was Council consensus to have a Public Safety Study Session in the
future.
There was Council consensus to direct staff to take advantage of the
current real estate market and utilize the Redevelopment Agency funds to
purchase properties in the Redevelopment area.
4 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - Community
Development Block Grant Funds
Mr McKinney explained that HUD announced additional CDBG funding under
the Federal Stimulus actions $49,955 is available to Atascadero The deadline
for responding to this request was May 20th The City responded by stating
Barrier Removal would be our requested category
There was Council consensus to direct staff to return to the Council
allowing them to choose which specific projects are implemented.
There was Council discussion concerning the request from the Leadership
Council for the 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness, asking each agency to
contribute their Administration allocation to fund an Executive Director for the
Homeless Council Mr McKinney circulated a handout that showed the
�.. responses from the other cities in the County to this request. (Exhibit A)
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There was Council consensus to not contribute to the Executive Director
am position.
PUBLIC COMMENT None
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Beraud adjourned the meeting at 2 45 p m
MINUTES PREPARED BY
Marcia McClure Torgerson, C M C
City Clerk/Assistant to the City Manager
The following exhibit is available for review in the City Clerk's office
Exhibit A—Homeless Council Executive Director Funding
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