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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 112205 Approved January 10, 2006 1 s CITY OF AT %WJ4DERO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Tuesday, November 22, 2005 700PM CLOSED SESSION 6 32 p.m. (Immediately Following Redevelopment Agency Meeting) 1 PUBLIC COMMENT— CLOSED SESSION — None 2 CALL TO ORDER a Conference with legal counsel — Existing Litigation (Govt. Code Sec. 54956 9 (a)) 1 City of Atascadero v Pacific Gas and Electric 3 ADJOURN 6 49 p.m. 4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Patrick Enright announced that the Council met in closed session and no reportable action was taken REGULAR SESSION 7 00 P M Mayor Scalise called the meeting to order at 7 00 p m and Council Member Luna led the Pledge of Allegiance ROLL CALL. Present: Council Members Clay, Luna, Pacas, O'Malley and Mayor Scalise 114W Absent: None CC Minutes 11/22/05 Page 1 of 6 Approved January 10, 2006 Others Present: City Clerk / Assistant to City Manager Marcia McClure Torgerson and Deputy City Clerk Grace Pucci Staff Present: City Manager Wade McKinney, Administrative Services Director Rachelle, Rickard, Public Works Director Steve Kahn, Community Services Director Brady Cherry, Community Development Director Warren Frace, Police Chief John Couch and City Attorney Patrick Enright. COMMUNITY FORUM Ann Ketcherside spoke about tree removals in Atascadero and asked for clarification on the zoning for a private property located in Atascadero Eric Greening spoke about appropriate mitigation for tree removals He also suggested that local artists be permitted to display their work on the walls of the Council Chamber Mitch Paskin spoke about San Marcos Road between Los Altos and the Castle Rock project and asked that he and his neighbors be kept informed about decisions made for the project that will affect the road Mayor Scalise closed the Community Forum period. There was Council discussion regarding addressing the issue of Public Art in the Council Chamber at a strategic planning session APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Mayor Scalise announced that Item #A-2 has been pulled from the agenda MOTION By Council Member Luna and seconded by and seconded by Council Member Clay to approve the agenda as amended Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS None CC Minutes 11/22/05 Page 2 of 6 Approved January 10, 2006 PRESENTATION 1 Proclamation congratulating the Economic Opportunity Commission on its 40th Anniversary Council Member Luna read the Proclamation and presented it to Jim Patterson, 5th District Supervisor and Biz Steinberg, CEO of the Economic Opportunity Commission Mr Patterson spoke about the EOC and the services it provides to the community Ms Steinberg thanked the Council and the community for its efforts in support of their programs A. CONSENT CALENDAR. 1 City Council Meeting Minutes — October 25, 2005 ■ City Clerk Recommendation. Council approve the City Council meeting minutes of October 25, 2005 [City Clerk] 2. Final Map 2005-0117 (Tract 2640) 1225 EI Camino Real (TTM 2004-0054) (ECR 24, LLC) ■ Fiscal Impact: None ■ Recommendations. Council 1 Accept Final Parcel Map 2005-0117 (Tract 2640), and, 2 Reject, without prejudice to future acceptance, the offers of dedication for Streets, Open Space Recreation Easements, Public Utility Easement and Public Drainage Easement; and, 3 Accept offer of dedication for Public Access Easements, and, 4 Authorize City Manager to execute a Subdivision Improvement Agreement. [Public Works] Item #A-2 was pulled from the agenda. 3. Temporary Road Closure / Park Dedication — Holiday Lighting Ceremony —Winter Wonderland ■ Fiscal Impact: None ■ Recommendation. Council approve Draft Resolution authorizing the temporary road closure for the community events scheduled to take place on Friday, December 2, 2005 [Community Services] 4. Temporary Road Closure — Holiday Musical Walk Around the Lake ■ Fiscal Impact: None ■ Recommendation. Council approve Draft Resolution authorizing the temporary road closure for the Holiday Musical Walk Around the Lake on December 3, 2005 [Community Services] CC Minutes 11/22/05 Page 3 of 6 Approved January 10, 2006 MOTION By Mayor Pro Tem O'Malley and seconded by Council Member Luna to approve Items #A-1, 3, and 4 Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. (Item #A-3 Resolution No. 2005-094, Item #A-4 Resolution No. 2005-095) B. MANAGEMENT 1 Oak Ridge Estates (3-F Meadows) Intersection State Route 41 and Los Altos Road Improvements ■ Fiscal Impact: None ■ Recommendation. Council find that the proposed improvements for the intersection of State Route 41 (Morro Road) and Los Altos Road meet the requirements of the Atascadero Municipal Code [Public Works] Public Works Director Steve Kahn gave the staff report and answered questions of the Council PUBLIC COMMENT Christine Rogers, Castle Rock Development, spoke about the project and answered questions of Council Paul McClintic, Cal Trans, answered questions of Council Council Member Pacas expressed concern with safety issues and the need for a right turn lane Council Member Clay also spoke in favor of a right turn pocket. Brian Maul, San Marcos Road resident, gave specific examples of his concerns regarding safety issues at this intersection Mitch Paskin, San Marcos Road resident, stated his views regarding safety, tree removals and retaining walls at this intersection Ralph Bettman, San Marcos Road resident, urged the Council to look ahead at future impacts at this intersection and expressed his concerns with safety on San Marcos and Los Altos Roads Steve Halmoridge, San Marcos Road resident, spoke about traffic safety at this intersection CC Minutes 11/22/05 Page 4 of 6 Approved January 10,2006 Russ Thompson, applicant's representative, addressed issues raised during the Public Comment period Mitch Paskin stated that the intersection improvement is Castle Rock's responsibility Christine Rogers explained Castle Rock's position on the intersection Will Arcularius, San Marco Road resident, spoke about inadequate signage and safety at this intersection Mayor Scalise closed the Public Comment period. Mayor Scalise stated she was concerned with the permitting process and justifications, however, clearing brush and trees could contribute to safety at the intersection. Council Member Luna indicated he had hoped for another alternative to mitigate the environmental damage, something safe for the next 25 years and good for the neighborhood, however he does not see that this has happened He stated he is not convinced that the original design is not a lot safer Mayor Pro Tem O'Malley spoke about the importance of getting full cost recovery He expressed concern regarding problems at the state level, safety, and lack of analysis and indicated he would support going back to the original recommendations MOTION By Council Member Luna and seconded by Council Member Clay to find that the proposed improvements for the intersection of State Route 41 and Los Altos Road does not meet the intent of the requirements of the Atascadero Municipal Code, and the implications of this decision is that the developer would be required to construct the improvements with the right hand turn pocket as originally designed. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote, C COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS None D INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION City Attorney City Attorney Patrick Enright reminded Council of the Special Meeting on Tuesday, November 29th CC Minutes 11/22/05 Page 5 of 6 Approved January 10, 2006 N%W E. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scalise adjourned the meeting at 8 25 p m to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council on December 13, 2005 MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY e Pucci, Deputy City Clerk CC Minutes 11/22/05 Page 6 of 6