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CITY OF A TA SCA DERO
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
City Hall
Council Chambers
6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, California
Community Redevelopment Agency 6 00 P M
City Council Immediately following the conclusion of the
Community Redevelopment Agency meeting
Mayor Beraud called the meeting to order at 6 50 p m and Council Member Kelley led
the Pledge of Allegiance
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
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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 Chief Kurt Stone, and City Attorney Brian
Pierik.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Roll Call
MOTION By Mayor Pro Tem Fonzi and seconded by Council Member
Clay to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 5.0 by a roll-call vote.
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
PUBLIC COMMENT None
1 Council Appointment of Mayor — The City Clerk will accept nominations
from the Council Members
NOMINATION By Council Member Clay and seconded by Council
aw Member O'Malley to nominate Roberta Fonzi for the
position of Mayor
Nomination passed 5.0 by a roll-call vote.
2. Council Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem — The new Mayor will accept
nominations from the Council Members
NOMINATION By Council Member Clay and seconded by Mayor Fonzi
to nominate Council Member O'Malley to the position of
Mayor Pro Tem
NOMINATION By Council Member Beraud and seconded by Council
Member Clay to nominate Council Member Kelley to the
position of Mayor Pro Tem
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ROLL CALL Council Member Kelley- Council Member Kelley
' Council Member Clay- Council Member O'Malley
Council Member O'Malley- Council Member O'Malley
Council Member Beraud Council Member Kelley
Mayor Fonzi Council Member O'Malley
Nomination of Council Member O'Malley to the position of
Mayor Pro Tem passed 3.2 by a roll call vote. (Kelley& Beraud
opposed)
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Fonzi thanked the Council Members and the public for their support. She also
stated her hopes for the City in the upcoming year
Council Member Beraud thanked everyone for the opportunity to serve as Mayor for this
past year She summarized some of the Council's accomplishments
COUNCIL REORGANIZATION RECESS
Mayor Fonzi recessed the meeting at 7.00 p.m
Mayor Fonzi reconvened the meeting at 7 10 p.m.
PRESENTATIONS
1 Employee Service Awards
City Manager Wade McKinney presented service awards to the following employees
5 years
Jim Lewis, Assistant City Manager
Michael Stornetta, Fire Engineer/Paramedic
Brian Westerman, Fire Engineer
Tom Peterson, Fire Marshall/Code Enforcement Officer
Nathan Hasch, Fire Engineer/Paramedic
Justin Black, Wastewater Operator III
Ryan Smith, Wastewater Operator I
10 years
Casey Bryson, Fire Captain
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20 years,
Paula Anton, Recreation Supervisor
Scott Satterthwaite, Fire Captain/Paramedic
25 years
Stephen Sandeffer, Maintenance Worker II
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
1 City Council Meeting Draft Minutes — November 10, 2009
■ Recommendation. Council approve the Draft Meeting Minutes of
November 10, 2009 [City Clerk]
2. Property Donation Acceptance - Approval of the Acceptance of Grant
Deed from the Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Trust to the City of
Atascadero - Lot No. 50, Unit 6 located in California Valley, APN 084-
211-011
■ Description. This property is being donated to the City as a gift to benefit
the City's Zoo and/or Parks System
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■ Recommendation. Council authorize the City Manager to execute the
Acceptance of Grant Deed for real property being donated to the City as
a gift by Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Trust to benefit the City's Zoo and/
or Parks System, a lot, No 50, Unit 6, located in California Valley, as per
the Record of Survey recorded in book 10, page 86 records of the
County of San Luis Obispo [Community Services]
3 Resolution Authorizing Enercgy Efficiency and Conservation Block
Grant Application
■ Fiscal Impact: Approval of this Resolution will allow the City of
Atascadero to apply for $152,644 in grant funds specifically allocated for
energy efficiency improvements
■ Recommendation. Council approve the Draft Resolution authorizing the
City Manager to apply for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block
Grant Funds from the Small City and County Grant Program under the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 [Public Works]
MOTION By Council Member Beraud and seconded by Council Member
Clay to approve the Consent Calendar
Motion passed 5.0 by a roll-call vote. (#A-3. Resolution No.
2009-093)
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UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER
City Manager Wade McKinney announced that the WalMart project and the Colony
Square project are both moving forward Also, the Tractor Supply project will begin their
rough grading soon
COMMUNITY FORUM
Pastor Hangee, member of the Atascadero Ministerial Association, led those present in
prayer
Geraldine Brasher Pfimister thanked Ellen Beraud for her service as Mayor
Bruce Boniface, new president of Atascadero Land Preservation Society, introduced
himself to the Council
Steve La Salle congratulated Roberta Fonzi for her appointment to Mayor and thanked
Ellen Beraud for her service this last year as Mayor
Jim Patterson thanked Ellen Beraud for her service as the Mayor for the last year Also,
he congratulated Mayor Fonzi and Mayor Pro Tem O'Malley for their appointments Mr
Patterson also commended Atascadero for its recently adopted AB 811 program
Joanne Main announced upcoming events and thanked the City for being invited to be
included in the EMI program She also thanked the Council for a unifying year
Barbie Butz announced upcoming events and thanked Council for the past unifying
year
Jim Shannon challenged the Council to continue to work for what is best for the
community He also thanked Ellen Beraud for her service as Mayor
Sandy Jack asked the Council to continue moving forward in a positive manner
Mayor Fonzi closed the COMMUNITY FORUM period.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS None.
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C MANAGEMENT REPORTS
1 Naming of Stadium Park Features in Memory of Marjorie Mackey
■ Fiscal Impact: Depending upon the option chosen, funding for two
attractive and durable signs for the location could cost $300 to $1,200 It
is recommended that donations for the costs of this sign be solicited
from the community
■ Recommendation. Parks and Recreation Commission recommends
Council name both the "Stadium Park Trail", leading into the park, and
the "bowl area" inside the park, in memory of the late Ms Marjorie
Mackey, to honor her memory and contributions to the community
[Community Services]
Community Services Director Brady Cherry gave the staff report and answered
questions from the Council
PUBLIC COMMENT
Heather Young, Marj Mackey's granddaughter, said that she and her family members
are honored that the City Council is considering naming portions of Stadium Park after
her grandmother
Jim Patterson shared some of his memories of Marj Mackey and her efforts for
Atascadero He encouraged the Council to adopt Staff's recommendations
Lon Allan stated that he applauds the Council for considering this honor for Marj
Mackey
Shirley Summers served with Marj Mackey on the Atascadero Advisory Committee back
in the 1970's She offered her assistance in honoring Marj
Bruce Boniface thanked the Staff for a good presentation and encouraged the Council
to adopt the Staff's recommendations to honor Marj Mackey
Barbie Butz, Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Commission, urged the Council
to follow the Commission's recommendation
Geri Brasher Pfimister urged the Council to not only adopt Staff's recommendation, but
also hold more events in Stadium Park in Marj's honor
Mayor Fonzi closed the Public Comment period,
MOTION By Mayor Pro Tem O'Malley and seconded by Council Member
Clay to name both the "Stadium Park Trail", leading into the
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park, and the "bowl area" inside the park, in memory of the
late Ms. Marjorie Mackey, to honor her memory and
contributions to the community
Motion passed 5.0 by a roll-call vote.
2. Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) Implementation Strategy
■ Fiscal Impact: Estimated at $5,000 00 of additional staff and consultant
time to prepare exhibits, work with Regional Water Quality Control Board
(RWQCB) staff, and attend meetings and hearings
■ Recommendations. Council
1 Receive information, discuss the attached letter approving the City's
SWMP, and provide direction to staff on concerns regarding the
implementation of the SWMP with respect to required revisions and
creek setbacks, and,
2 Authorize the Director of Public Works to submit a request for a
hearing in front of the Regional Water Quality Control Board to
amend conditions imposed on City's SWMP [Public Works]
Public Works Director Russ Thompson gave the staff report and answered questions
from the Council
O'Malley stated that he is an appointed member of the CRWQCB and has reviewed
with the Board's attorneys what he can and cannot do He has been directed by them
to state that he is fully able to review this issue as a Council Member However, if
Atascadero appeals the Board's decision, he will have to step down from the CRWQCB
for the review of that appeal
PUBLIC COMMENT
David Innis, representative of the Regional Water Quality Control Board, answered
questions from the Council
Mayor Fonzi recessed the meeting at 9 10 p.m.
Mayor Fonzi reconvened the meeting at 9 17 p.m.
Susie Anderson recommended the development of a community advisory committee to
work with staff and help to come up with a solution
Bruce Bevins stated that it appears that this is a process that is evolving and urged the
Council to move forward cautiously
Al Fonzi stated he agreed with Ms Anderson on the development of a community
advisory committee
ago
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Jim Patterson encouraged the City to continue to work with the RWQCB to reach a
solution
John Shadack explained that his home is now within 20 feet of the creek on his
property, as the creek has moved over the years He urged the Council to keep in mind
the situations that exist throughout the City where there are existing homes adjacent to
the creeks
Mayor Fonzi closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION By Mayor Pro Tem O'Malley and seconded by Council Member
Kelley to
1 Authorize the Director of Public Works to submit a
response to Regional Water Quality Control Board with
amended SWMP language on setback issue with the
following modification
"Year 2 Review existing policies and setbacks for
appropriateness and make changes as necessary to
ensure that they are equivalent to, or exceed RWQCB
riparian protection policies", and
VMW 2. Direct the Director of Public Works to work with a Citizen's
Advisory Committee to review setback issues related to the
further development of the SWMP, and each
Councilmember will appoint a representative.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
3. Allocation of Funds for Zoo Entrance and Gift Shop Proiect
■ Fiscal Impact:
■ Recommendations. Council
1 Authorize the City Manager to execute, if necessary, a Financing
Agreement between the Community Redevelopment Agency of
Atascadero and the City of Atascadero, and,
2 Authorize the Director of Administrative Services to amend, if
necessary, the budget by increasing Transfer from Redevelopment
Agency Revenues by $670,660 and appropriating $670,660 of these
revenues for the Zoo Entrance and Gift Shop Project. [Administrative
Services]
Administrative Services Director Rachelle Rickard gave the staff report and answered
questions from the Council
PUBLIC COMMENT None
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MOTION By Mayor Pro Tem O'Malley and seconded by Council Member
Beraud to
1 Authorize the City Manager to execute, if necessary, a
Financing Agreement between the Community
Redevelopment Agency of Atascadero and the City of
Atascadero, and,
2. Authorize the Director of Administrative Services to amend,
if necessary, the budget by increasing Transfer from
Redevelopment Agency Revenues by $670,660 and
appropriating $670,660 of these revenues for the Zoo
Entrance and Gift Shop Project.
Motion passed 5.0 by a roll-call vote. (Contract No. 2009-023)
4. Allocation of Funds for Lake Park Sign and Frontage Improvements
Project
■ Fiscal Impact:
■ Recommendations. Council
1 Authorize the City Manager to execute a Financing Agreement
between the Community Redevelopment Agency of Atascadero and
the City of Atascadero, and,
2 Authorize the Director of Administrative Services to amend the
"No budget by increasing Transfer from Redevelopment Agency
Revenues by $430,180 and appropriating $430,180 of these
revenues for the Lake Park Sign and Frontage Improvements
Project. [Administrative Services]
Administrative Services Director Rachelle Rickard gave the staff report and answered
questions from the Council
PUBLIC COMMENT None
MOTION By Council Member Clay and seconded by Council Member
Kelley to
1 Authorize the City Manager to execute a Financing
Agreement between the Community Redevelopment
Agency of Atascadero and the City of Atascadero, and,
2. Authorize the Director of Administrative Services to amend
the budget by increasing Transfer from Redevelopment
Agency Revenues by $430,180 and appropriating $430,180
of these revenues for the Lake Park Sign and Frontage
Improvements Project.
Motion passed 5.0 by a roll-call vote. (Contract. 2009-024)
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*VW 5. Allocation of Funds for Zoo Wall Improvement Project
■ Fiscal Impact:
■ Recommendations. Council
1 Authorize the City Manager to execute a Financing Agreement
between the Community Redevelopment Agency of Atascadero and
the City of Atascadero, and,
2 Authorize the Director of Administrative Services to amend the
budget by increasing Transfer from Redevelopment Agency
Revenues by $240,000 and appropriating $240,000 of these
revenues for the Zoo Wall Improvement Project. [Administrative
Services]
Administrative Services Director Rachelle Rickard gave the staff report and answered
questions from the Council
PUBLIC COMMENT None
MOTION By Mayor Pro Tem O'Malley and seconded by Council Member
Kelley to authorize the City Manager to execute a Financing
Agreement between the Community Redevelopment Agency of
Atascadero and the City of Atascadero
9°"" Motion passed 5.0 by a roll-call vote. (Contract No. 2009-025)
6. Strategic Planning 2010 - Phase II — Financial Information
■ Fiscal Impact: None
■ Recommendations. Council
1 Review and discuss staff's budget update, and,
2 Affirm staff's analysis of the City's risk areas, and,
3 Accept the updated seven-year projection [City Manager]
Administrative Services Director Rachelle Rickard gave the staff report and answered
questions from the Council
PUBLIC COMMENT
David Bentz told the Council he will write a report to the Council concerning this report
and they will not like his report.
Mayor Fonzi closed the Public Comment period.
There was Council consensus to receive and file this report,
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COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS None
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E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/ OR ACTION None
F ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Fonzi adjourned the meeting at 10 50 p m
MINUTES PREPARED BY
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Marcia McClure Torgerson, C M C
City Clerk/Assistant to the City Manager
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