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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 011105 Approved February 8,2005 ..� N I I ■ n NOW19'$ ' ''9 CITY OF ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Tuesday, January 11, 2005 700PM REGULAR SESSION 7 00 P M Mayor Scalise called the meeting to order at 7 00 p m and led the Pledge of Allegiance ROLL-CALL. Present: Council Members Clay, O'Malley, Pacas, Luna and Mayor Scalise NNW 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 Steve Kahn, Community Services Director Brady Cherry, Police Chief John Couch, Redevelopment Specialist Marty Tracey and City Attorney Patrick Enright. COMMUNITY FORUM Larry Robertson, 9030 Via Tortuga, speaking on behalf of the 23 property owners on Via Tortuga and Calle Refugio, explained their concerns regarding the maintenance of their streets Tom Farrell, Atascadero Bible Church, led those present in prayer Richard Shannon, Real Estate Broker, representing the developer for Via Tortuga, asked to be informed of any future meetings on this issue and apologized to those present for not being prepared to go forward tonight. CC Minutes 01/11/05 Page 1 of 11 Approved February 8,2005 *Moe John Shaydak, Ensenada Avenue, complained about the increased traffic in his neighborhood Gary Madjedi, owner of a business on Via, stated he supports closing the bridge at Via. Mike Kennedy, Ensenada Avenue, expressed his concern for the increased traffic, and public safety, in his neighborhood He recommended the closure of the Via Ave bridge Eric Greening reminded the Council of the Highway 41 realignment and suggested that the traffic problems on Ensenada are a result of that action Kevin Campion, Via Tortuga, stated that traffic is an issue on Via Tortuga and as the street is owned by the citizens of Atascadero the problem should be resolved Mayor Scalise closed the Community Forum Period. Mayor Scalise asked Police Chief John Couch to address the traffic issue on Via Tortuga. Chief Couch discussed efforts to monitor problems in those areas Council Member Luna referred to truck routes in Atascadero and asked staff for their opinion on the closing of the bridge at Via Avenue and the date on which the Lewis Avenue Bridge is scheduled to go through City Manager Wade McKinney stated there is not a date certain at this time for the Lewis Avenue Bridge, and indicated staff is looking at the traffic plan to assess impacts APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Mayor Scalise announced that Items #A-6 and C-1 are pulled from the agenda. Council Member Pacas suggested moving Item #C-4 to the Consent Calendar PUBLIC COMMENT Eric Greening stated a member of the audience wanted to speak on the San Gabriel signal (Item #C-4), but had stepped out momentarily He suggested it would be unfair to those who might be coming later in the evening for this item if it was voted on now Mayor Scalise closed the Public Comment period. MOTION By Mayor Pro Tem O'Malley and seconded by Council Member Luna to approve the agenda as amended by the removal of Items #A-6 and C-1 Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. CC Minutes 01/11/05 Page 2 of 11 Approved February 8,2005 PRESENTATIONS 1 Special recognition for fire response presented by Chief Stone and Chief Couch Fire Chief Kurt Stone spoke about a structure fire in a senior complex in Atascadero and recognized Chris and Joseph Clay, Mark and Jennifer Kellenbarger, Steve Missamore and Brandy Wagner, private citizens who assisted in the first response to the incident. Additionally, Chief Stone recognized Sheriff Deputies Steven Archibald and Lance Smolick as well as Firefighter Terry O'Farrell, Sgt. Joe Allen, and Police Officers Adam Collins and Paul Bebo, and explained their actions in assisting at the incident. Police Chief John Couch presented the Distinguished Service Medal to Sgt. Joe Allen, and Officers Adam Collins and Paul Bebo COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS Council Member Clay stated that he liked the idea of having staff introduce themselves at the beginning of the meeting Mayor Scalise recessed the hearing at 7.45 p.m. Mayor Scalise called the meeting back to order at 7.55 p.m. A. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 City Council Meeting Minutes— November 23, 2004 ■ City Clerk Recommendation Council approve the City Council meeting minutes of November 23, 2004 [City Clerk] 2. November 2004 Treasurer's Report ■ Fiscal Impact: None ■ Recommendation. Council approve the City Treasurer's report for November 2004 [City Treasurer] 3. November 2004 Accounts Payable and Payroll ■ Fiscal Impact: Total expenditures for all funds is $1,958,730 45 ■ Recommendation. Council approve certified City accounts payable, payroll and payroll vendor checks for November 2004 [Administrative Services] CC Minutes 01/11/05 Page 3 of 11 Approved February 8,2005 4. Agreement to Provide City Attorney Legal Services ■ Fiscal Impact: Monthly retainer of $8,000 for general legal work. Additional service to be billed at an hourly rate ■ Recommendation Council approve the attached agreement with the law firm of Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard, to provide City Attorney Legal Services for the City of Atascadero [City Manager] 5 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal ■ Fiscal Impact: Staff time to monitor Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program ■ Recommendation Council adopt Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal [Public Works] 6. Final Map 2004-0073 (Tract 2448) (1200 La Costa Court I CS Nino Construction) ■ Fiscal Impact: None ■ Recommendations Council 1 Accept Final Parcel Map 2004-0073 (Tract 2448), and, 2 Reject, without prejudice to future acceptance, the offer of dedication for Public Utility Easement; and, 3 Authorize City Manager to execute Subdivision Improvement Agreement; and, 4 Authorize City Manager to sign Agreements to provide housing units for persons and family of low income [Public Works] Item #A- 6 was pulled from the agenda. 7 Amend Age Requirement for the Youth Representative of the Parks and Recreation ■ Fiscal Impact: None ■ Recommendation. Council adopt the draft Resolution, amending the age requirement from 14-18 years, to 13-18 years of age for the Youth Representative to the Parks and Recreation Commission [Community Services] MOTION By Council Member Luna and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem O'Malley to approve Items #A-1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 Motion passed 5.0 by a roll-call vote. (Scalise abstained on Item #A-1) (Item #A-4 Contract No. 2005-001, Item #A-7 Resolution #2005-001) CC Minutes 01/11/05 Page 4 of 11 Approved February 8,2005 B PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 Single Family Planned Development Zone Change 2004-0078, Master Plan of Development (CUP 2004-0126), Vesting Tentative Tract Map 2004-0048 (5310 Carrizo/Griffin) ■ Fiscal Impact: The project is conditioned to fund all of it's tract maintenance costs and contribute to the funding of emergency services As conditioned, the project is projected to be revenue neutral to the City ■ Planning Commission Recommendations Council 1 Adopt Resolution A certifying Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration 2004-030; and, 2 Introduce for first reading, by title only, draft Ordinance A, to approve Zone Change 2004-0078 based on findings, and, 3 Adopt Resolution B approving Conditional Use Permit 2004-0126 to include the Master Plan of Development (EXHIBIT B) based on findings and subject to Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Monitoring, and, 4 Adopt Resolution C approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map 2003-0048 based on findings and subject to Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Monitoring [Community Development] Deputy Community Development Director Steve McHarris gave the staff report and answered questions of Council Russ Thompson, representative of the Applicant, gave a brief history of the project and stated the applicant is in agreement with the staff report as presented Mr Thompson indicated that the applicant would be willing to add a condition for Phase 2 that construction traffic would be off of EI Camino Real Scott Griffin, Applicant, spoke about the project and said he is willing to meet at any time with anyone who still has concerns PUBLIC COMMENT Jamie Warner stated he lives next door to this project and that it has his support. Mr Warren said that Mr Griffin has bent over backwards to address the concerns of the neighborhood Jon Loken who lives across the street from this project stated that the home is not technically a Colony Home Council Member Luna stated that the Historical Society considers any home built before 1924 to be a Colony Home Mayor Scalise closed the Public Comment period. CC Minutes 01/11/05 Page 5 of 11 Approved February 8,2005 MOTION By Mayor Pro Tem O'Malley and seconded by Council Member Clay to adopt Resolution A certifying Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration 2004-030; and, introduce for first reading, by title only, draft Ordinance A, to approve Zone Change 2004- 0078 based on findings, and, adopt Resolution B approving Conditional Use Permit 2004-0126 to include the Master Plan of Development (EXHIBIT B) based on findings and subject to Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Monitoring and with the added Condition of Approval that construction traffic use would be limited to EI Camino during Phase 2, and, adopt Resolution C approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map 2003-0048 based on findings and subject to Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Monitoring. Motion passed 5.0 by a roll-call vote. (Resolution Nos. 2005- 002, 2005-003, 2005-004) C MANAGEMENT REPORTS 1 Via Tortuga & Calle Refugio - Request for Road Acceptance ■ Fiscal Impact: None ■ Recommendation Council reject the request to accept the offers of dedication of Via Tortuga and Calle Refugio [Public Works] Item #C-1 has been continued 2. 2005-07 Budget Priorities ■ Fiscal Impact: None ■ Recommendations Council 1 Hear community priorities for the 2005-07 budget; and, 2 Discuss community and Council priorities for the 2005-07 budget. [Administrative Services] Administrative Services Director Rachelle Rickard and City Manager Wade McKinney gave the staff report and answered questions of Council PUBLIC COMMENT Bob Kelley urged the Council to consider additional impact fees to pay for the increased need for services Eric Greening suggested conducting the Sunken Garden Master Plan before any improvements are made to the park. He encouraged the Council to support safe pedestrian and bicycle circulation CC Minutes 01/11/05 Page 6 of 11 Approved February S,2005 Joanne Main, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, stated the Chamber is proud to work with the City and hopes they can do more in the future Mayor Scalise closed the Public Comment period. Council discussed budget priorities for 2005-07 including increasing retail sales, incentivesf'Welcome Mat" to business, analyze health care costs for the city, shifting budget percentages within Community Services and Public Works, housing, increasing revenues, and safe bicycle and pedestrian routes Mayor Scalise recessed the hearing at 9.05 p.m. Mayor Scalise called the meeting back to order at 9 12 p.m. 3. Review of Assessment Districts and Special Taxes ■ Fiscal Impact: $20,000 from the General Fund Reserve, plus staff time ■ Recommendations Council 1 Appropriate $20,000 from the General Fund Reserve, direct staff to hire consultants to carry out polling to determine resident priorities and levels of support for revenue increases, and perform financial studies to determine if formation of an assessment district is feasible, and, 2 Direct staff to look into loan programs for neighborhoods wishing to make private street improvements, and, 3 Direct staff to report findings regarding assessment districts, special taxes and loan programs to the City Council at a future date [City Manager] Assistant City Manager Jim Lewis gave the staff report and answered questions of Council Council Member Luna expressed concern that an assessment district applies to arterial or collector roads only, and was skeptical of government's ability to deliver on programs of this type PUBLIC COMMENT Bob Kelley suggested the City make any assessment district a tax district so it is tax- deductible Bill White, Atascadero Firefighters Association, indicated the Association supports this program Mayor Scalise closed the Public Comment period. CC Minutes 01/11/05 Page 7 of 11 Approved February 8,2005 MOTION By Mayor Pro Tem O'Malley and seconded by Council Member Clay to appropriate $20,000 for this study and direct staff to conduct polling and financial studies and direct staff to report these findings back to Council. Motion passed 4 1 by a roll-call vote. (Luna opposed) Mayor Scalise stepped down from consideration of Item #C-3, recommendations 2 and 3 as she lives on a road that could be affected by this program PUBLIC COMMENT— None MOTION By Council Member Luna and seconded by Council Member Pacas to direct staff to go forward with this and to come back with some further information on it. Motion passed 4.0 by a roll-call vote. Mayor Scalise rejoined the meeting 4. Traffic Signal at the Intersection of San Gabriel Road and Morro Road Rte. 41 ■ Fiscal Impact: $300,000 of Traffic Impact Fees Fund ■ Recommendation. Council authorize staff to proceed with the design and placement of a traffic signal at the intersection of San Gabriel Road and Morro Road (Rte 41) [Public Works] Public Works Director Steve Kahn gave the staff report and answered questions of Council PUBLIC COMMENT Kimberly Mott thanked City staff for their pro-active approach in addressing this issue Ellen Beraud expressed her support for this project. Paul Medico stated he supports this project. Lyne Bloomfield thanked the Council for going forward with the installation of this signal Scott Satterthwaite spoke of his support for this project. Mayor Scalise closed the Public Comment period. CC Minutes 01/11/05 Page 8 of 11 Approved February 8,2005 MOTION By Mayor Pro Tem O'Malley and seconded by Council Member Clay to authorize staff to proceed with the design and placement of a traffic signal at the intersection of San Gabriel Road and Morro Road (Rte. 41). Motion passed 5.0 by a roll-call vote. 5. North County Transit Study/ Atascadero Short Range Transit Plan ■ Fiscal Impact: Approximately $160,000 annually ■ Recommendations Council 1 Receive the presentation by LSC Transportation Consultants, and, 2 Receive public comment on the Short Range Transit Plan and the North County Transit Study; and, 3 Give staff further direction on how to proceed [Public Works] Gordon Shaw, LSC Transportation Consultants gave a presentation on the Short Range Transit Plan and North County Transit Study and answered questions of Council (Exhibit A) Pete Rogers, San Luis Obispo Council of Governments, answered questions of Council Public Works Technician Valerie Humphrey shared staffs' comments on the main recommendations in the study Mike Anderson, shuttle driver, explained his route in Templeton to the Council PUBLIC COMMENT Eric Greening expressed his opinions regarding the study and urged the Council to consider the needs of the transit users who he feels did not have adequate opportunity to comment during the process MOTION By Council Member Clay and seconded by Council Member Luna to go past 11.00 p.m. Motion passed 4 1 by a voice vote. (O'Malley opposed) Steve Martin, Atascadero Main Street Executive Director, stated Main Street supports a Transit Center in or adjacent to the downtown Pete Rogers clarified the process for the North County Transit Study and stated he was open to extend the timeframe if there was a problem with public involvement during that process Mayor Scalise closed the Public Comment period. CC Minutes 01/11/05 Page 9 of 11 Approved February 8,2005 Mayor Scalise expressed her concerns that there is no opportunity to rewrite the North County Transit Study and that there is a lack of local control Council Member Clay stated he supports the way staff has dealt with this and feels they can work with the consultant to come back with a recommendation Council Member Luna agreed that staff has done a good job looking out for the city and its residents He suggested the $220,000 for expansion of Route 9 could be used to expand Atascadero's transit system or repair local roads He would support giving staff the authority to work with the consultant to get Atascadero the best deal they can Mayor Pro Tem O'Malley stated he does not think this study has been responsive to Atascadero's needs He was concerned with the lack of local input by the rider community, Main Street, and other key groups as well as city staff If it is an option, he would like to see city staff do their own study Council Member Pacas stated it would be a good idea to expand the Dial-A-Ride service beyond 4 30 p m and include Saturday hours She thinks it is worth looking at the two zones or taking whatever action is necessary to see that Atascadero receives its 20% of the fare She is not in favor of having a transit center in the downtown MOTION By Mayor Pro Tem O'Malley and seconded by Council Member Pacas to direct staff to internally develop a strategy and bring that back as a potential next step. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. D COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS None E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION City Council Council Member Clay stated he likes the idea of staff being introduced at Council Meetings City Manager City Manager McKinney made the following announcements Main Street is hosting its annual dinner and installation on Saturday night, at the January 25th City Council meeting there will be a study session at 5.00 p m for the West Front project, and the Strategic Planning Workshop is scheduled for January 28, 7 00 p m and January 29, 8 00 a.m to 5.00 p m CC Minutes 01/11/05 Page 10 of 11 Approved February 8,2005 City Clerk / Assistant to City Manager Marcia McClure Torgerson distributed a report to Council regarding the cat colony in the creek behind the new annex '*#AW building She explained staff's concerns with this situation and that staff is working with the North County Humane Society on a solution F ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scalise adjourned the meeting at 11.25 p m to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council on January 25, 2005 MINUTES PREPARED BY Grace Pucci, Deputy ity Clerk Exhibits A — North County Transit Study FY 2005-06 to 2014-15 CC Minutes 01/11/05 Page 11 of 11