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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 052984 AGENDA %NW DA/[NG- /" ITEM MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting May 29, 1984 Atascadero Administration Building The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Mackey. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the Invocation was given by Robert Stephens of the Assembly of God Church. ROLL CALL Present: Councilman Molina, Stover , Nelson, Wilkins, Mayor Mackey STAFF Present: Murray Warden, City Manager ; Ralph Dowell, Finance Director; Allen Grimes, City Attorney; Mike Hicks, Fire Chief; Skip Joannes, Recreation Director ; Jerry Linenkugel, Acting Police Chief; Wayne Loftus, Interim Planning Director ; Barbara Norris, City Clerk; Sandra Sans, Secretary to City Manager; Steve Rizutto, City Treasurer. PUBLIC COMMENT 1. Donation of an Olympic-size swimming pool. Mr. Stan McDonald appeared to inform the Council of a possibility of a donation of an Olympic-size swimming pool which will be used at the Olympics. Mr . McDonald indicated that he does not have a lot of information at this time, however, he feels that this pool could be considered a North County Pool and would be available for the swim teams in the area. He stated that when more information is available, he will again appear before the Council. 2. Petition for reconsideration of Sphere of Influence decision. Rex Hendrix appeared to state his case supporting his request for the Council to reconsider its Sphere of Influence decision. He indicated that a petition had been circulated in the area across the River and those people are concerned that they were being included in the Sphere. There were also others from the south part of town at the meeting who spoke against the Council' s previous decision. The Council indicated that there seemed to be some misconception regarding the intention of the Sphere of Influence. Wayne Loftus ex- plained to the audience the general idea behind a Sphere of influence and also noted that the City is required by State law to establish a Sphere of Influence. MOTION: Councilman Wilkins moved, with Councilman Stover seconding, that the Sphere of Influence issue be readvertised for hear- ing and have it placed on the June 25th Council meeting agenda. Motion carried by a 4:1 vote, with Councilman Molina voting no. Atascadero City Counci' Minutes, May 29 , 1984 low COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Nelson asked that the City Clerk/Tape incident be discussed during this time. He asked why the Council was not informed as to the incident before the District Attorney was called in. Mr. Warden explained the incident fully and requested that the Council allow for an investigation by an impartial party, such as Judge Harris, Retired with full sworn testimony by all involved parties. Council felt that the District Attorney' s Office was an impartial party and that since they had already done an investigation, their report would be sufficient. Mr . Warden noted that the City might not receive a report and that the District Attorney' s report would not address the allegations made against the City Manager. MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved, Councilman Molina seconded that a report be done by the District Attorney' s Office and pre- sented to the Council members. Motion passed unanimously. A. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of the regular meeting of May 14 , 1984 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 2. Lot Line Adjustment LA810320 :1, 5560 Nogales Street, (Ptn. 2 and 3, Block OA) , Kendall Gallanger , to extend the time allowed to complete requirements for an approved lot line adjustment (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION REC- OMMENDATION) 3. Tentative Parcel Map at 810305 :1, Palo Verde Road (Ptn. Lot 7, Block 95) , William Fortington, to extend the time allowed to complete requirements for an approved tentative map (REC- OMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION) 4. Acceptance of Final Lot Line Adjustment 2-84 , 7454 Tecordia (Lot 32, Block OB) , Wally La Freniere (Stewart) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION) MOTION: Councilman Stover moved, Councilman Wilkins seconded that the above consent calendar be approved. Motion passed unani- mously by roll call vote. B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES, AND REPORTS 1. Recreation Department Quarterly Report Skip Joannes, Recreation Director , reported on the progress of the Recreation Department. He discussed the revenues vs. expendi- tures, employees that have been working on the programs, and the ap- pointments for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The Council commended him for the department' s ability of becoming self-suf- ficient. 2 Atascadero City Council Minutes, May 29, 1984 *4W Noe C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Ordinance No. 81 amending Map No. 18 of the official zoning maps of the City of Atascadero by prezoning certain property on Gabarda Road (Sewer Treatment Plant) to P (Public) - second reading MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved, Councilman Wilkins seconded that Ordinance No. 81 be read by title only. Passed unanimously. Mayor Mackey read Ordinance No. 81 by title only. MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved, Councilman Wilkins seconded that this reading of constitutes acceptance of Ordinance No. 81. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. D. NEW BUSINESS 1. Annual ratification of the San Luis Obispo County and Cities Area Planning and Coordinating Council JPA Agreement Mr. Warden explained that the San Luis Obispo County and Cities Area Planning and Coordinating Council has requested that the annual JPA agreement be ratified. Mr. Warden stated that there are two issues regarding this agreement, one being the change of the name of the Coordinating Council and the other being the inequality of voting members. MOTION: Councilman Wilkins moved, Councilman Nelson seconded to ratify the agreement but express that the Council wants to see the name remain as it now exists and also make the voting distribution more equal. Motion passed unanimously. 2. City of Pismo Beach request to protest PG&E rate increases The Council considered a request by the City of Pismo Beach to protest the rate increases from PG&E due to the Diablo Canyon Power Plant. MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved, Mayor Mackey seconded that a letter be written on behalf of the City of Atascadero protesting a rate increase. Motion was voted down 3 :2, with Councilmen Molina, Wilkins, and Stover voting no. E. ATASCADERO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT MOTION: Councilman Wilkins moved and Councilman Nelson seconded that the City Council recess and convene as Board of Directors for the Atascadero County Sanitation District. Motion passed unanimously. 1. Discussion regarding City of Atascadero' s request to the Local Agency Formation Commission for sewer annexation fee waiver Mr . Warden explained that LAFCO has requested that the City 3 Atascadero City Counc? ; Minutes, May 29, 1984 pay for the annexation request in the amount of $1,500. He expressed his concern as to paying this fee and informed the Council that he had presented the City' s views to LAFCO, but that they had deferred a decision until their June 21st meeting. He asked Council' s approval to allow him to continue to get a waiver of the fee. MOTION: Director Wilkins moved, Director Molina seconded that the City Manager proceed with obtaining this fee waiver . Motion passed unanimously. 2. Revision to agreement for Treatment Plant design services Mr . Warden explained that a revision of the existing agree- ment with Engineering-Science, which was originally entered into by the County, was needed in order to pay for additional work. MOTION: Director Wilkins moved, Director Stover seconded that approval be given in order to authorize the additional pay- ment the County will make to Engineering-Science. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote. 3. Discussion of Treatment Plant transfer procedures Mr. Warden discussed that there are six areas of concern regarding the transfer of the sewer plant to the City of Atascadero. The first step will be the absorption of the existing personnel from the Plant and how this will be handled. Mr. Warden told the Council that some of these people have bumping rights and are interested in knowing just what they will receive from the City. Mr. Warden re- quested that personnel with higher salaries than City positions be Y-rated but will be offered all the benefits that the City' s employees now receive. MOTION: Director Stover moved, Director Molina seconded to offer the Plant personnel Y-ratings where applicable and to offer the same benefit package that the City' s employees now receive. Motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Director Molina moved, Director Stover seconded to accept the following five other steps involved with the take over . Motion passed unanimously. 2) Start processing purchase requisitions for the Plant during the week of May 20. 3) Be prepared to receive late sewer payments after June 30. 4) Be prepared to pay any Atascadero Sewer Plant invoices received after June 30. 5) Provide insurance coverage on the equipment to be trans- ferred to the Sanitation District on June 30. 6) Have a selected representative, sign the attached EPA successor in interest agreement, in the transferee sign- ature block, and return the document to Jim Jonte no 4 Atascadero City Counci' Minutes, May 29 , 1984 %W Vow later than June 7, 1984. MOTION: Director Stover moved, Director Wilkins seconded that the City Manager, acting as Manager/Secretary for the Dis- trict, be authorized to sign all necessary documents to accomplish the transfer of the Plant. Motion passed unani- mously. MOTION: Director Wilkins moved, Director Stover seconded to recess as the Board of Directors for the Atascadero Sanitation District and reconvene as City Council. Motion passed unanimously. F. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION 1. City Council None 2. City Attorney None 3. City Clerk None 4. City Treasurer Steve Rizutto discussed the vacancy that will exist due to his resignation. 5. City Manager Mr. Warden presented a plan to have Dial-A-Ride provide a con- nector to the Fair in Paso Robles. Council felt this was a good idea and suggested that this item be placed on the next agenda. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned to closed session at 10 :00 p.m. Closed session adjourned at 10 :31 p.m. and the meeting adjourned at 10 : 31 p.m. Minutes recorded by Sandra Sans. BARBARA NORRIS, City Clerk 5