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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 082586 err *wry° A G E N D A ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting ATASCAERO ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Fourth Floor , Rotunda Room AUGUST 25, 1986 7 :30 P.M. Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Invocation Roll Call City Council Comments COMMUNITY FORUM - (Only 15 minutes will be allowed for Community Forum at the beginning of the agenda. Citizens are requested to keep remarks under 5 minutes, and that a speaker person speak in behalf of groups. ) A. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under Item A, Consent Calendar , are considered to be routine, and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately. Vote may be by roll call. 1. Approval of Minutes of Regular Council Meeting of August 11, 1986 2. Approval of Finance Director ' s Monthly Report - July, 1986 3. Approval of Treasurer ' s Monthly Report - July, 1986 4. Approval of Grounds Maintenance Service for Parks Bid #86-39 to McCaa' s Yard Maintenance 5. Proposed Resolution 97-86 - Placement of Cross Walk at West Mall and El Camino Real & Elimination of Cross Walk at East Mall and E1 Camino 6. Approval of Tentative Parcel Map 12-85 - 7100 Serena - Redesign of Previously Approved Parcel Map - Harrell/Stewart 7. Approval of Tentative Parcel Map 19-86 - 2470/2500 San Fernando - Division of 2 parcels into 4 parcels of 3 69 , 3.64, 3. 48 , and 3.45 Acs Each - Davis/Twin Cities Engineering 1 VW 8. Approval of Tentative Lot Line Adjustment 4-86 - 7205 Santa Cruz Road - Davis/Twin Cities Engineering 9. Receipt of Communication from P G.& E. - Removal of Signs from Utility Poles 10. Employee Recognition Program Funding Request B UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Status Report on Assessment District #4 - Separado/Cayucos Sewer Project 2. Staff Report on Multi-Family Moratorium (Cont'd from 8/11/86) C. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES, AND REPORTS 1. Discussion on Proposed Joint City and Atascadero Mutual Water Company Special Meeting to Receive Presentation on the County Master Water Plan Update. D. NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion Regarding Proposed Amendment to the Amapoa- Tecordia Drainage Development Fee Ordinance and Resolution 2. Appointment of Citizen Member to the Traffic Committee E. COMMUNITY FORUM F. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTIONS 1. City Council 2. City Attorney 3. City Clerk 4. City Treasurer 5. City Manager 2 (APPROVED BY COUNCIL, AS WRITTEN, 9/22/86) ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 25, 1986 Atascadero Administration Building The regular meeting of the Atascadero City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Mackey, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation (given by Mayor Mackey) . ROLL-CALL Present: Councilmembers Borgeson, Handshy, Molina, Norris and Mayor Mackey Absent: None STAFF Mike Shelton, City Manager ; David Jorgensen, Administrative Services Director ; Robert Jones, City Attorney; Bud McHale, Police Chief; Mike Hicks, Fire Chief; Henry Engen, Community Development Director ; Paul Sensibaugh, Public Works Director ; Boyd Sharitz, City Clerk; John Wallace, Consulting Engineer ; Cindy Wilkins, Deputy City Clerk. COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS Mayor Mackey announced that she will issue a proclamation in celebra- tion of long-time Atascadero resident Hallie Garrity' s 100th Birthday tomorrow, August 26, 1986. Maggie Rice, Chamber of Commerce, representing the Colony Days Com- mittee, announced the official start of the 13th Annual Colony Days Season. Wearing a vest covered with 409 buttons (approx. 16 lbs. dead weight, according to Maggie) , she asked the continuing support of City staff and Council by donating $1 each for booster buttons. Mayor Mackey announced members of the B.I.A. are going to Hanford, CA, on Sept. 6-7, 1986, and have extended invitation to any Council mem- bers who Irish to join them. COMMUNITY FORUM Tom Bench, 7503 Carmelita, expressed his feeling that he didn' t get a fair hearing at the Planning Commission in his attempt to split a 3 . 53 acre parcel, zoned for 1 acre (application dated Sept. 3, 1985) . Lisa Pahler, resident on Carmelita Ave. , petitioned for a decision by City Manager, Mike Shelton, and Commun. Devel. Dir. , Henry Engen (she has met- with both) regarding the rejection of her building plans; she disputes a staff determination which resulted in a $700 permit in- crease. Mayor Mackey appointed a committee of Councilmembers Norris and Molina, along with Mike Shelton to meet with Mrs. Pahler and make 1 n 14W a decision. A. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilwoman Borgeson requested clarification on the Minutes of August 11, 1986 (Pg. 2, paragraph 7) , to reflect her primary concern regard- ing the issue of a proposed building moratorium is that the present infrastructure, primarily roads and sewers, cannot adequately handle increased high-density apartments at this point in time. (*) Councilman Molina expressed that he doesn' t feel the issue of a mora- torium should have been discussed at the Aug. 11th meeting since it wasn' t a scheduled agenda item. He urges that established proper procedure should be followed in order to benefit all concerned. *1. Approval of Minutes of Regular Council Meeting of August 11, 1986 2. Approval of Finance Director ' s Monthly Report - July, 1986 3. Approval of Treasurer ' s Monthly Report - July, 1986 4. Approval of Gounds Maintenance Service for Parks Bid #86-39 to McCaa' s Yard Maintenance 5. Proposed Resolution 97-86 - Placement of Cross Walk at West Mall and El Camino Real & Elimination of Cross Walk at East Mall and E1 Camino 6. Approval of Tentative Parcel Map 12-85 - 7100 Serena - Redesign of Previously Approved Parcel Map - Harrell/Stewart 7._ Approval of Tentative Parcel Map 19-86 - 2470/2500 San Fernando - Division of 2 parcels into 4 parcels of 3. 69 , 3.64, 3.48 and 3.45 acres each - Davis/Twin Cities Engineering 8. Approval of Tentative Lot Line Adjustment 4-86 - 7205 Santa Cruz Road - Davis/Twin Cities Engineering 9. Receipt of Communication from PG & E - Removal of Signs from Uti- lity Poles 10. Employee Recognition Program Funding Request Councilwoman Borgeson requested Item #10 be pulled for separate dis- cussion. MOTION: By Councilman Handshy to approve Consent Calendar Items 1-9, seconded by Councilwoman Borgeson; passed unanimously by roll-call. Councilwoman Borgeson suggested that a $25 U.S. Savings Bond be given (instead of a dinner for two) to the employee of the month. Mike Shelton, City Manager, responded that it would be appropriate to submit the suggestion to the Employee Recognition Committee for con- 2 r *4w sideration. MOTION: By Councilwoman Borgeson to approve the funding request as outlined in the staff report (Item #10) , but to send the sav- ings bond suggestion back to committee for consideration, seconded by Councilman Molina; passed unanimously by roll- call. At Councilman Molina' s request, Mayor Mackey requested Mr. Engen to respond to Mr. Bench' s earlier comments (see above, Community Forum) . Mr. Engen explained that the Planning Commission did not favor a split of Mr. Bench' s parcel due to its proximity to the creek. This was based on a Planning Commission decision several years ago (on a simi- lar request in the Carmelita area) ; then, a controversial lot split was approved with the understanding that future requests in the creek area would not be granted. Mr. Engen explained the criteria on which a subdivision application by Councilman Molina was approved; that tract met all City requirements and there was no creekside issue. B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Status Report on Assessment District #4 - Seperado/Cayucos Sewer Project Paul Sensibaugh, Public Works Director , gave staff report. John Wallace, Contract Engineer , provided a summary of the up-to-date cost comparisons (based on findings outlined in staff report) , empha- sizing that the figures will change as the project bid figures come in. Mr. Wallace also outlined several factors which will affect the final per unit cost figures. The assessment diagram (showing all of the lots in the assessment district) was delivered tonight for staff review. It is anticipated that the final plans and specifications will be available for Council review along with request for author- ization to proceed to bid at their Sept. 8th meeting. The final Engineer' s Report will also be presented at that time, which spreads the assessment, according to benefit, amongst all the units that will benefit from the project. Staff responded to questions from Council with regard to costs in- volved and available financing alternatives, followed by added comments from Mike Shelton, City Manager , regarding individual lot hookup costs and timeliness of hooking up (within two years of service availability) , noting that the first costs to the property owners involved will be experienced a year from this December (the public portion of costs) . Mr. Sensibaugh explained the differences between this situation and the Marchant Way assessment district (No. 3) in response to request by Councilwoman Norris regarding the City' s finan- cial contribution. No public comment. MOTION: By Councilman Molina to accept staff recommendations and proceed as outlined in staff report, seconded by Councilman 3 err+ err" Handshy; passed 3 :2, with Councilmembers Borgeson and Norris voicing NO. Council concurred and directed staff to continue to research and pur- sue alternatives to reduce costs. COUNCIL RECESSED FOR FIVE-MINUTE BREAK AT APPROXIMATELY 9:00 P.M. 2. Staff Report on Multi-Family Moratorium (Cont' d from 8/11/86) Henry Engen, Commun. Devel. Director , gave staff report and responded to questions and comments from Council. Councilwoman Borgeson reviewed and clarified the housing percentage figures supplied in the staff report; she proposed that, upon review of the General Plan, specific language be included to state a reas- onable ratio of single-family vs. multi-family dwellings, thereby eliminating any need for a moratorium on MF housing. Councilman Handshy spoke in opposition to a MF housing moratorium and in support of development fees in the interest of progress and to support the City' s infrastructure. Councilwoman Norris reiterated her opposition to the development fees and she asks what is the rent vacancy factor , to which Mr . Engen responded; he expects that the figure quoted in the January State De- partment of Finance report (2.9%) is now higher , and this view was supported by contacts with real estate people. Councilman Molina spoke in opposition to a MF housing moratorium and in support of the upcoming General Plan review as the more rational, responsible approach to growth Concerns. Mayor Mackey clarified that her purpose in favoring a moratorium was that it be temporary and in place, at least, until two traffic lights are installed and improvements are made to increase sewage treatment capacity. Councilmembers each expressed further comments regarding growth con- cerns, followed by opinion of City Attorney Robert Jones regarding the question of legality of the motion at the previous meeting proposing a moratorium. Mike Shelton, City Manager , expressed his understanding of Council consensus in this matter. No public comment. MOTION: By Councilman Molina to refer the potential multi-family housing standards changes (as outlined in staff report, pp. 5-7) to the Planning Commission for public hearings and future recommendation, seconded by Councilman Handshy; passed unanimously. 4 Volp" lwe C. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES AND REPORTS 1. Discussion on Proposed Joint City and Atascadero Mutual Water Company Special meeting to Receive Presentation on the County Master Water Plan Update Mike Shelton, City Manager , gave staff report. Council consented to adjourn tonight' s meeting to next Wednesday, Sept. 3, 1986, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 304 for above-referenced special ting. D. NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion Regarding Proposed Amendment to the Amapoa-Tecorida Drainage Development Fee Ordinance and Resolution Paul Sensibaugh, Public Works Director, gave staff report and respond- ed to questions from Council. MOTION: By Councilman Molina that Council concurs with staff recom- mendations, directing staff to bring back the appropriate amendment ordinance and/or resolution at the next regular meeting, removing the condition of having to participate in a future assessment district, seconded by Councilman Handshy; passed 3:2, with Councilmembers Borgeson and Norris voicing NO. 2. Appointment of Citizen Member to the Traffic Committee Paul Sensibaugh, Public Works Director, gave staff report. MOTION: By Councilwoman Norris to appoint Diedre Casparian to a two-year term as citizen member on the Traffic Committee, seconded by Councilman Handshy; passed unanimously. 3. Acceptance of Final Lot Line Adjustment 3-86 - 5350 San Benito (Levesque/Volbrecht Surveys) Mayor Mackey announced that this item was added just today to respond to unique applicant hardship. Henry Engen, Commun. Devel. Director , gave staff report. MOTION: By Councilman Molina to approve LLA 3-86, seconded by Councilman Handshy; passed unanimously. E. COMMUNITY FORUM Tom Bench, 7503 Carmelita, clarified that the intent of his comments at the beginning of the meeting was that he feels he was denied the 5 right to utilize the zoning of his property, and his purpose was not to criticize Councilman Molina. F. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION City Council - Councilwoman Borgeson, in view of the fact that the contract of City Attorney Robert Jones expires next month, proposed that the contract be put out to bid; she also supports advertising the position to see if Atascadero is competitive with other cities in the County. Mike Shelton summarized the recruitment efforts for City Attorney last May, upon the death of Allen Grimes. Council discussed the proposal and expressed their individual views. MOTION: By Councilwoman Borgeson that the contract for City Attorney be put out for bid, directing the City Manager to meet and discuss with Council specific qualifications desired, second- ed by Councilwoman Norris; passed 3:2 by roll-call, with Councilmembers Handshy and Molina voting NO. City Manager - Mike Shelton requested clarification from Council on their direction to him regarding the City Attorney position re- cruitment and possible interim appointment due to the fact that Mr. Jones' s contract does expire on Sept. 8th. City Attorney - Robert Jones made responding comments to the Coun- cil s previous motion, advising them to closely research the role of what is desired of Atascadero' s City Attorney, which he defined as, primarily, to provide legal guidance and management to City staff, both formally and informally; he cautioned Council to pay close attention to their attorney' s opinions and to choose carefully an individual who will serve the City s best interests in a non- political manner . City Clerk - Boyd Sharitz announced that the County reduced their billing for consolidation of the June 3rd election (from $5,893. 67 to $3,155.16) . Also, Mr. Sharitz proposed painting the statues which are located at the four corners of the Administration Bldg. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:00 P.M. TO SPECIAL JOINT MEETING WITH ATASCA- DERO MUTUAL WATER COMPANY, WED. 9/3/86, 7:30 P.M. , RM. 304, TO RECEIVE PRESENTATION ON THE COUNTY MASTER WATER PLAN UPDATE. MINUTES RECORDED BY: PREPARED BY: 'AOY1YC. SF.ARITZ CINDY W LKINS City Clerk 4 Deputy City Clerk 6 40r PUBLIC NOTICE SPECIAL MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Atascadero City Council will hold a special joint meeting with the Atascadero Mutual Water Company Board of Directors to receive and discuss information presented on the County-Wide Master Water Plan Update Study The meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 3rd, 1986, at 7 30 p m in Room 304 of the Administration Build- ing This meeting will serve as informational and is open to the public J DATED August 27, 1986 BOYD ' SHARITZ, City Clej4--- City of Atascadero, California