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CITY COUNCIL
ACTION MINUTE
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
City Hall
Council Chambers
6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, California
City Council Reqular Session 6:00 p.m.
Community Redevelopment : Immediately following conclusion of
Agency of Atascadero the City Council Regular Session
(Please note special meeting time.)
REGULAR SESSION — CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
Mayor O'Malley called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and Mayor Pro Tem Kelley led
the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Council Members Clay, Fonzi, Sturtevant, Mayor Pro Tem Kelley
and Mayor O'Malley
Absent: None
Others Present: City Clerk i Assistant to City Manager Marcia McClure Torgerson
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Staff Present-, City Manager Wade McKinney, Assistant City Manager Jim Lewis,
Administrative Services Director Rachelle Rickard, Community
Development Director Warren Frace, Public Works Director Russ
Thompson, Community Services Director Brady Cherry, Police
Chief Jerel Haley, and City Attorney Brian Pierik,
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOTION: By Council Member Fonzi and seconded by Council Member
Sturtevant to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION:
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Council Member Fonzi stated that she feels it would be unfair for the new appointed
Mayor to run for the office of elected Mayor next year, because they would have an
unfair advantage as they will be in the public eye as Mayor. She would like to ask
whoever is nominated tonight if they will pledge if they will, or will not, be running for
Mayor next year.
I Council Appointment of Mayo - The City Clerk will accept
nominations from the Council Members.
Mayor O'Malley requested nominations for Mayor,
Council Member Clay nominated Council Member Kelley, and Council Member Fonzi
seconded the nomination,
Council Member Fonzi asked Mayor Pro Tern Kelley if he is planning on running for the
elected Mayor position in 2012. Mayor Pro Tern Kelley stated that he has no intention
of running for Mayor in 2012.
Council Member Fonzi asked if he is pledging that he will not run. Mayor Pro Tern
Kelley stated he has no intention of running.
MOTION: By Council Member Clay and seconded by Council Member
Fonzi to elect Mayor Pro Tern Kelley to the position of Mayor.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote,
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2. Council Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem — The new Mayor will accept
nominations from the Council Members.
Mayor Kelley requested nominations for Mayor Pro Tem.
Council Member Clay nominated Council Member O'Malley, and Mayor Kelley
seconded the nomination.
MOTION: By Council Member Clay and seconded by Mayor Kelley to
elect Council Member O'Malley to the position of Mayor Pro
Tem.
Motion passer(5:0 by a roll-call vote.
COUNCIL REORGANIZATION RECESS
Mayor Kelley recessed the meeting at 6:22 p.m.
Mayor Kelley reconvened the meeting at 6:37 p.m.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
..........i 1. City Council Draft Action Minutes -- November 22, 2011
Recommendation: Council approve the City Council Draft Action
Minutes of November 22, 2011. [City Clerk]
2. September 2011 Investment Report
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
• Recommendation; Council receive and file the City Treasurer's report
for quarter ending September 2011 . [Administrative Services]
3. October 2011 Accounts Payable and Payroll
H Fiscal Impact: $2,283,401.79.
■ Recommendation: Council approve certified City accounts payable,
payroll and payroll vendor checks for October 2011. [Administrative
Services]
4. Second Reading - Title 8 Building Code Text Amendment - Dormant
Building Permit Application Extension Program Phase 4 Option
Fiscal Impact: Through Phase 4, it is likely that between $90,000 and
$180,000 in outstanding plan check fees will be collected by the City.
Recomrnendations: Council adopt on second reading by title only, Draft
Ordinance A to create a Phase 4 Dormant Building Permit Program
consistent with staff's recommendations. [Community Development]
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5. City Council 2012 Meeting Schedule
• Fiscal Impact: None.
• Recommendations: Council approve the City Council meeting schedule
for 2012. [City Manager's Office]
Citizen David Bentz pulled Item #A-2.
MOTION: By Mayor Pro Tem O'Malley and seconded by Council Member
Clay to approve Item #A-1, 3, 4, & 5 of the Consent Calendar.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. (#A-4: Ordinance No.
558)
Item #A-2: Mr. Bentz expressed his concerns with the investments listed in this report.
MOTION: By Council Member Clay and seconded by Council Member
Sturtevant to approve Item #A-2 of the Consent Calendar.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote,
UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER:
City Manager Wade McKinney gave an update on projects and issues within the City.
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COMMUNITY FORUM:
The following citizens spoke during Community Forum- Pastor Haynes, David
Broadwater (Exhibit A), Tom Comar (Exhibit B), Katie Ott, Ron Rothman, Ellen B6raud,
Rosemary Zurcan, Madelyn Rothman read a prepared statement by Dr. & Mrs. Martin
Kellerman, Mike Anderson, Mike BrennIer, Gary Kirkland, Constantino Santos, John
Gorrs, Bob Conney, Lee Perkins, Martin Ponek, Shannon Wolverton, Don Baxter, Al
Bossler, Jim Shannon, Chuck Cooper, Anthony James Falcone, Bob Matt, Paul Santos,
and Bob Wilkins.
Mayor Kelley closed the COMMUNITY FORUM period.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
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C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Dei Rio Load Commercial Area Specific Plan Environmental Im act
Report Contract Amendment ("Walmart/ Annex Project")
® Fiscal Impact: Neutral. The project applicant, Walmart Stores Inc., has
agreed to fund 100% of the additional EIR consultant work. This will
include a 10% City administration fee that will cover staff costs
associated with the EIR recirculation.
Recommendation: Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract amendment increasing Michael Brandman and Associates'
contract for the Walmart EIR by $75,100 consistent with the attached
scope of work. [Community Development]
City Attorney Brian Pierik explained this item is specifically regarding the contract
amendment for the Walmart EER.
Community Development Director Warren Frace gave the staff report and answered
questions from the Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following citizens spoke on this item: Ellen Berkowitz, Torn Comar, Judy Ransom,
Ray Johnson, Lee Perkins, Jean Ponek, Mike Anderson, Mike Brennier, Jim Shannon,
Constantino Santos, Anthony Falcone, Madelyn Rothman, Ron Rothman, Paul Santos,
David Broadwater, Chuck Cooper, Ron Walters, and Fred Frank.
Mayor O'Malley closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Council Member Clay and seconded by Council Member
Sturtevant to authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract amendment increasing Michael Brandman and
Associates' contract for the Walmart EIR by $75,100 consistent
with the attached scope of work.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS:
The City Council Members made brief announcements.
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D. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Mayor Pro Tem O'Malley
1. County Mayors Round Table — Retired City Manager Ken Hampian gave a
presentation to the Mayors on his experience in serving in the City of Bell as a
temporary Interim City Manager. Council Member O'Malley recommended
that the City Council consider having Mr. Hampian make a presentation at our
next Strategic Planning Workshop.
2. Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) — Council Member O'Malley
stated he plans on suggesting to the Board a longer period of education.
Mayor KelleX
Atascadero State Hospital Advisory Committee — They have received severe
budget constraints from the State.
Council Member Fonzi
SLOCOG — They wanted to move some of Atascadero's funding to regional
projects, and Atascadero's funding was preserved. Also, the Rosario onramp for
Highway 101 is being considered for closure.
Council Member Sturtevant
Appointed by the Channel Counties Division President to the League's Housing,
Community and Redevelopment Policy Committee.
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND 1 OR ACTION: None
F. ADJOURN TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF ATASCADERO
Mayor Kelley adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m. to the Redevelopment Agency
Meeting.
MINUTES PREPARED/� BY:
Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.C.
City Clerk /Assistant to the City Manager
The following exhibits are available for review in the City Clerk's office:
Exhibit A— Letter submitted by David Broadwater
Exhibit B— Binder of response cards submitted by Tom Comar
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