HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 032205 Approved May 10,2005
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
700PM
REGULAR SESSION 7 00 P M
Mayor Scalise called the meeting to order at 7 00 p m and Council Member Pacas led
the Pledge of Allegiance
1"' ROLL CALL.
Present: Council Members Clay, Luna, Pacas, O'Malley and Mayor Scalise
Absent: None
Others Present: City Clerk / Assistant to City Manager Marcia McClure Torgersovv
and Deputy City Clerk Grace Pucci
Staff Present: Assistant City Manager Jim Lewis, Administrative Services Director
Rachelle Rickard, Community Development Director Warren Frace,
Community Services Director Brady Cherry, Public Works Director
Steve Kahn, Deputy Public Works Director Geoff English, Police Lt.
John Hough and City Attorney Patrick Enright
COMMUNITY FORUM
Pastor Steve Shively, Calvary Chapel Atascadero, led those present in prayer
Ann Ketcherside asked Council to get involved with the Vetter family case
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Emily Rosten read from a letter she wrote to the Editor of Atascadero News suggesting
that the city's name be changed to Cielo Grande
Julie Bennett, representing the Atascadero Board of Realtors, thanked Jim Lewis and
City staff for presenting the downtown plan to them
Michael Frederick presented a $2,400 check to the city which they had received for
hauling off and selling the scrap iron from the bowling alley
Barbie Butz, representing the Atascadero Performing Arts Center Committee (APACC),
thanked those who came to Colony Hall to see the Cal Poly students' work.
Brad Goodrow shared with Council the Zoning Award his company received from the
California Integrated Waste Management Board for their efforts in recycling
Mayor Scalise closed the Community Forum period.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
MOTION By Mayor Pro Tem O'Malley and seconded by Council Member
Luna to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 5.0 by a roll-call vote.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
Council Member Clay spoke about the city name
Mayor Pro Tem O'Malley commended APACC for their work with the Cal Poly student3
Council Member Pacas explained the meaning of the name Atascadero
Council Member Luna spoke about the proposal to change the name of Traffic Way
Mayor Scalise expressed her support of grass roots efforts
Council Member Clay stated he would like to see some of the top displays for the
performing arts center brought before the City Council
PRESENTATIONS
1 Proclamation declaring April 2005 the "Month of the Child"
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Council Member Pacas read the proclamation and presented it to Janice Felde,
President of Atascadero Children's Center, who thanked the Council and as a
token of appreciation presented them with posters and handcrafted spring
bouquets
Deanne McKuen introduced children from the Atascadero Children's Center who
sang a song for the Council
2. Presentation of service plaque to former Parks and Recreation
Commissioner, Eric Gobler
Mayor Scalise presented the plaque to Eric Gobler and thanked him for his work
on the Parks and Recreation Commission Mr Gobler thanked the Council for
being allowed to serve and encouraged more joint meetings with the Parks and
Recreation Commission
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
1 Downtown Walking Tour Minutes — February 18, 2005
■ City Clerk Recommendation Council approve the Downtown Walking
Tour minutes of February 18, 2005 [City Clerk]
*4w 2. City Council Meeting Minutes — February 22, 2005
■ City Clerk Recommendation. Council approve the City Council minutes of
February 22, 2005 [City Clerk]
3 Commercial Zoning Text Amendment / Zone Change 2004-0094 (City of
Atascadero)
■ Fiscal Impact: Proposal is revenue neutral
■ Recommendation. Council adopt on second reading, by title only, draft
Ordinance A approving Zone Text Change 2004-0094 updating the CR,
CT, CS, and CPK zoning districts, and updating land use definitions based
on findings, and with staff recommended changes [Community
Development]
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4 Final Map 2004-0095 (Tract 2576)(TTM 2003-0043) 7755 Navaio l
(Huckobey/Wilson)
■ Fiscal Impact: None
■ Recommendations. Council ,
1 Accept Final Parcel Map 2004-0095 (Tract 2576), and,
2 Accept the offer of dedication for street purposes, and,
3 Reject, without prejudice to future acceptance, the offers of dedication
for Public Utility Easement and Public Drainage Easement; and,
4 Authorize City Manager to execute a Subdivision Improvemeot
.► Agreement. [Public Works]
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,%W 5 Final Map 2004-0103 (Tract 2599)(TTM 2003-0034) 5785 San Jacinto
(Bennett/ EMK)
• Fiscal Impact: None
■ Recommendations. Council
1 Accept Final Parcel Map 2004-0103 (Tract 2599), and,
2 Reject, without further prejudice to future acceptance, the offer of
dedication for street purposes [Public Works]
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.
B MANAGEMENT REPORTS
1 Downtown Public Investment Priorities
■ Fiscal Impact: None
■ Recommendation. Council receive oral report and take action on
prioritizing public projects in the downtown area. [City Manager]
Assistant City Manager Jim Lewis gave the staff report and answered questions of
Council
There were several changes to individual Council Members priority lists The amended
priority chart is attached (Exhibit A)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Eric Greening asked for clarification on the off the table items, their status and budgets
Mayor Scalise closed the Public Comment period.
Assistant City Manager Jim Lewis addressed issues raised during Public Comment.
MOTION By Council Member Clay and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
O'Malley to approve the priority list.
Motion passed 5.0 by a roll-call vote.
2. Annual Housing Report (Calendar Years 2003-2004)
■ Fiscal Impact: None
■ Recommendation. Council receive and file the attached annual housing
report. [Community Development]
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Community Development Director Warren Frace gave the staff report and answered
questions of Council
PUBLIC COMMENT
Eric Greening stated his opposition to counting the 32 homeless shelter beds as
housing and indicated his support for the very low income housing component.
Mayor Scalise closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION By Mayor Pro Tem O'Malley and seconded by Council Member
Clay to receive and file the housing report.
Motion passed 5.0 by a voice vote.
3. Approval of Site Master Plan for Traffic Way Park and Recreation Center
Design Plans
■ Fiscal Impact: Approximately $6,000,000 00
■ Recommendation. Council approve the Traffic Way Park Master Plan,
Recreation Center Building Design Plan, and review the preliminary
project schedule and budget. [Community Services]
Mayor Pro Tem O'Malley stepped down from consideration of this item as he owns
property within 500 feet of the project.
Community Services Director Brady Cherry gave an overview of the process to date
and answered questions of Council
David Volz, landscape architect, presented the design plan for Traffic Way Park and
answered questions of Council
Maurice Macaray presented the design plan for the Recreation Center Building and
answered questions of Council
PUBLIC COMMENT
Barbie Butz expressed her support for the project and spoke about the focus group
involved with developing the plan
Eric Greening stated his support for the center and discouraged rotating sports field A at
this time He hoped that the name of George Beatie would stay when the skate parl�,
moves to this location
Rick Mathews spoke about the potential traffic hazard at the northern most entrance to
the property from Traffic Way, as well as the importance of a good design for the skate
,%w park.
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Janice Felde asked about plans for a public swimming pool at this site
John Nielson expressed his concern about the northern entrance to the park from
Traffic Way
Mayor Scalise closed the Public Comment period.
Assistant City Manager Jim Lewis explained the timeline and budget for the project and
answered questions of Council
MOTION By Council Member Clay and seconded by Council Member
Luna to approve the Traffic Way Park Master Plan, Recreation
Center Building Design Plan, and the preliminary project
schedule and budget and that some attention be directed �c
mitigating the possible danger of the north entrance or exit.
Motion passed 4.0 by a roll-call vote.
Mayor Pro Tem O'Malley rejoined the hearing
4. Atascadero Road Program
■ Fiscal Impact: $240,000 00
■ Recommendation. Council receive an update on the Atascadero Road
Program [Public Works]
Public Works Director Steve Kahn gave the staff report and answered questions of
Council
PUBLIC COMMENT
Eric Greening stated that this was an excellent program, and asked if traffic calming
measures such as those on Santa Ysabel are being built into other projects around
town
Mayor Scalise closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION By Council Member Luna and seconded by Council Memho;,
Clay to receive the Road Program report.
Motion passed 5.0 by a voice vote.
5 Commission Appointments
■ Fiscal Impact: None
■ Recommendations.
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1 Council Members Clay, Luna, and Mayor Scalise appoint their directly
�%,,..• appointed Commissioners for the Planning Commission and the Park
& Recreation Commission, and,
2 Council appoint Greg Porter to a four year term in the at-large position
on the Planning Commission, and,
3 Council adopt the draft Resolution, allowing the Council to appoint up
to two youth members to the Parks & Recreation Commission, and,
4 Council appoint Paige Buck-Moyer and Christopher Solkshinitz as
youth members on the Parks & Recreation Commission [City Clerk]
City Clerk Marcia McClure Torgerson gave the staff report and answered questions of
Council
PUBLIC COMMENT
Rich Mathews, Parks and Recreation Commissioner, stated that a sitting Commissioner
has applied for one of the open positions and urged Council to put her in a similar
position to Planning Commissioner Greg Porter
Mayor Scalise closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION By Council Member Luna and seconded by Mayor Pro Teems
O'Malley that Council Members Clay, Luna, and Mayor Scalise
appoint their directly appointed Commissioners for the
Planning Commission and the Park & Recreation Commission,
and, to appoint Greg Porter to a four year term in the at-large
position on the Planning Commission, and, to adopt the draft
Resolution, allowing the Council to appoint up to two youth
members to the Parks & Recreation Commission, and, to
appoint Paige Buck-Moyer and Christopher Solkshinitz as
youth members on the Parks & Recreation Commission.
Motion passed 5.0 by a roll-call vote.
C COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS
None
D. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION
City Council
Council Member Luna asked if the city has written a letter to Assemblyman Sam
Blakeslee requesting his assistance in negotiations with Atascadero State
Hospital in getting the expansion of Paloma Creek Park.
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City Clerk Torgerson stated that if the letter has already gone out she wou[d
email a copy to Council
City Attorney
City Attorney Enright reminded Council of the special joint meeting next Tuesday
to discuss the Brown Act, conflicts/ethics issues and the Public Records Act
City Manaqer
Assistant City Manager Lewis announced a study session in April 12th, 5 00 p rn
regarding Colony Square and another on April 26th, 5.00 p m regarding the
impact of three-story buildings
E. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Scalise adjourned the meeting at 9.21 p m to the special joint meeting on March
29th, 2005
MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY
Grace Pucci, Deputy City Clerk
The following exhibit is available for review in the City Clerk's office.
Exhibit A—Amended Downtown Pubic Investment Priorities Chart
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