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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers, 4th floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
(Enter on Lewis Ave.)
REGULAR SESSION – CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor O’Malley
ROLL CALL: Mayor O’Malley
Mayor Pro Tem Sturtevant
Council Member Fonzi
Council Member Kelley
Council Member Moreno
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Roll Call
PRESENTATIONS: None
A. CONSENT CALENDAR: (All items on the consent calendar are considered to
be routine and non-controversial by City staff and will be approved by one motion
if no member of the Council or public wishes to comment or ask questions. If
comment or discussion is desired by anyone, the item will be removed from the
consent calendar and will be considered in the listed sequence with an
opportunity for any member of the public to address the Council concerning the
item before action is taken. DRAFT MINUTES: Council meeting draft min utes
are listed on the Consent Calendar for approval of the minutes. Should anyone
wish to request an amendment to draft minutes, the item will be removed from
the Consent Calendar and their suggestion will be considered by the City
Council. If anyone desires to express their opinion concerning issues included in
draft minutes, they should share their opinion during the Community Forum
portion of the meeting.)
1. City Council Draft Action Minutes – January 28, 2014
Recommendation: Council approve the City Council Draft Action Minutes
of January 28, 2014. [City Clerk]
2. Highway 41 Multi-Purpose Path Project Design Award (Contract for
Professional Services)
Fiscal Impact: The Highway 41 Multi-Purpose Class I Path Project
contract is funded by State Transportation Improvement and
Transportation Enhancement Grants that were appropriated within the
2013-2015 City budget.
Recommendation: Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
contract with North Coast Engineering, Incorporated for the design o f the
Highway 41 Multi-Purpose Class I bike and pedestrian path
improvements, along Atascadero Creek from Portola Road to San Gabriel
Road, for an amount not to exceed $84,807. [Public Works]
UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER: (The City Manager will give an oral report on
any current issues of concern to the City Council.)
COMMUNITY FORUM: (This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wanting to
address the Council on any matter not on this agenda and over which th e Council has
jurisdiction. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Please state your name for the
record before making your presentation. Comments made during Community Forum
will not be a subject of discussion. A maximum of 30 minutes will be allowed for
Community Forum, unless changed by the Council. Any members of the public who
have questions or need information, may contact the City Clerk’s Office, between the
hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at 470-3400, or mtorgerson@atascadero.org.)
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Opposition to Inclusion of Properties Overlying the Atascadero Sub-
Basin from the Boundaries of a Regulatory Water District for the Paso
Robles Groundwater Basin
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommendation: Council approve Draft Resolution stating that the City
of Atascadero opposes the inclusion of properties overlying the
Atascadero Sub-Basin from the boundaries of a regulatory Water District
for the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin. [Public Works]
2. Road Report – Oral Report
Fiscal Impact: None
Recommendation: Council receive oral report. [Public Works]
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS: (On their own initiative, Council
Members may make a brief announcement or a brief report on their own activities.
Council Members may ask a question for clarification, make a referral to staff or take
action to have staff place a matter of business on a future agenda. The Council may
take action on items listed on the Agenda.)
D. COMMITTEE REPORTS: (The following represent standing committees.
Informative status reports will be given, as felt necessary):
Mayor O’Malley
1. City / Schools Committee
2. County Mayors Round Table
3. Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA)
4. SLO Council of Governments (SLOCOG)
5. SLO Regional Transit Authority (RTA)
Mayor Pro Tem Sturtevant
1. City / Schools Committee
2. City of Atascadero Finance Committee
3. Community Action Partnership of SLO County
4. League of California Cities – Council Liaison
Council Member Fonzi
1. Air Pollution Control District
2. Oversight Board for Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment
Agency of Atascadero
3. SLO Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo)
Council Member Kelley
1. Atascadero State Hospital Advisory Committee
2. City of Atascadero Design Review Committee
3. Economic Vitality Corporation, Board of Directors (EVC)
4. Homeless Services Oversight Council
Council Member Moreno
1. California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) Board
2. City of Atascadero Finance Committee (Chair)
3. City of Atascadero Design Review Committee
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION:
1. City Council
2. City Clerk
3. City Treasurer
4. City Attorney
5. City Manager
F. ADJOURN TO MEETING OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF ATASCADERO
Please note: Should anyone challenge any proposed development entitlement listed on this Agenda in court, that
person may be limited to raising those issues addressed at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written
correspondence delivered to the City Council at or prior to this public hearing. Correspondence submitted at this
public hearing will be distributed to the Council and available for review in the City Clerk's office.
I, Lori Mlynczak, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Atascadero, declare under the penalty of perjury that
the foregoing agenda for the February 25, 2014 Regular Session of the Atascadero City Council was
posted on February 19, 2014, at the Atascadero City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422
and was available for public review in the Customer Service Center at that location.
Signed this 19th day of February, 2014, at Atascadero, California.
Lori Mlynczak, Deputy City Clerk
City of Atascadero
City of Atascadero
WELCOME TO THE ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The City Council meets in regular session on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Council
meetings will be held at the City Hall Council Chambers, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero. Matters are considered by the
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Copies of the staff reports or other documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the Agenda are on file
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City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, and on our website, www.atascadero.org. Contracts, Resolutions and
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TO SPEAK ON SUBJECTS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Under Agenda item, “COMMUNITY FORUM”, the Mayor will call for anyone from the audience having business with the
Council to approach the lectern and be recognized.
1. Give your name for the record (not required)
2. State the nature of your business.
3. All comments are limited to 3 minutes.
4. All comments should be made to the Mayor and Council.
5. No person shall be permitted to make slanderous, profane or negative personal remarks concerning any other
individual, absent or present
This is the time items not on the Agenda may be brought to the Council’s attention. A maximum of 30 minutes will be
allowed for Community Forum (unless changed by the Council). If you wish to use a computer presentation to support
your comments, you must notify the City Clerk's office at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Digital presentations must
be brought to the meeting on a USB drive or CD. You are required to submit to the City Clerk a printed copy of your
presentation for the record. Please check in with the City Clerk befo re the meeting begins to announce your presence
and turn in the printed copy.
TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (from Title 2, Chapter 1 of the Atascadero Municipal Code)
Members of the audience may speak on any item on the agenda. The Mayor will identify the subject, staff will give their
report, and the Council will ask questions of staff. The Mayor will announce when the public comment period is open and
will request anyone interested to address the Council regarding the matter being considered to step up t o the lectern. If
you wish to speak for, against or comment in any way:
1. You must approach the lectern and be recognized by the Mayor
2. Give your name (not required)
3. Make your statement
4. All comments should be made to the Mayor and Council
5. No person shall be permitted to make slanderous, profane or negative personal remarks concerning any other
individual, absent or present
6. All comments limited to 3 minutes
The Mayor will announce when the public comment period is closed, and thereafter, no further public co mments will be
heard by the Council.
ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 02-25-14
Atascadero City Council
January 28, 2014
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL
DRAFT ACTION MINUTES
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
City Hall Council Chambers, 4th floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
(Enter on Lewis Ave.)
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION: 5:00 P.M.
Mayor O’Malley announced at 5:00 p.m. that the Council is going into Closed Session.
1. CLOSED SESSION -- PUBLIC COMMENT - None
2. COUNCIL LEAVES CHAMBERS TO BEGIN CLOSED SESSION
City Council Closed Session: 5:00 P.M.
City Council Regular Session: 6:00 P.M.
Public Financing Authority: Immediately following the
conclusion of the
City Council meeting
ITEM NUMBER: A-1
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January 28, 2014
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3. CLOSED SESSION -- CALL TO ORDER
a. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Address: APN 029-105-014
5655 Capistrano, Atascadero, CA
Agency Negotiator: Rachelle Rickard, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Sean Knopf
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
4. CLOSED SESSION -- ADJOURNMENT
5. COUNCIL RETURNS TO CHAMBERS
6. CLOSED SESSION -- REPORT
City Attorney Pierik announced that there was no reportable action taken.
REGULAR SESSION – CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
Mayor O’Malley called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and Council Member Kelley led
the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Council Members Kelley, Moreno, Fonzi, Mayor Pro Tem
Sturtevant, and Mayor O’Malley
Absent: None
Others Present: City Clerk / Assistant to City Manager Marcia McClure Torgerson
Staff Present: City Manager Rachelle Rickard, Administrative Services Director
Jeri Rangel, Community Development Director Warren Frace,
Public Works Director Russ Thompson, Police Chief Jerel Haley,
Fire Chief Kurt Stone, and City Attorney Brian Pierik.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOTION: By Council Member Moreno and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Sturtevant to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 02-25-14
Atascadero City Council
January 28, 2014
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PRESENTATION:
1. Bret Saberhagen Commendation
Police Chief Haley read a Proclamation, thanking Bret Saberhagen for his efforts for
youth sports in our community, and presented the Proclamation to him.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. City Council Draft Action Minutes – January 14, 2014
Recommendation: Council approve the City Council Draft Action Minutes
of January 14, 2014. [City Clerk]
2. Stormwater Control Ordinance - Second Reading
Fiscal Impact: Implementation of the proposed Storm Water Ordinance
will have an impact on staff’s time.
Recommendation: Council adopt on second reading, by title only, the
proposed Stormwater Pollution Prevention Ordinance that is required by
the State Water Resource Control Board’s recently adopted Municipal
Stormwater Permit. [Public Works]
3. Resolution of the City Council Regarding Gift by Bertha Shultz for
Charles Paddock Zoo
Fiscal Impact: The proposed Resolution will not result in any cost to the
City except for the filing fee for the Petition to be filed with the Court in the
amount of $435.
Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution to request funds, gifted
by Bertha Shultz to the Atascadero Community Services Foundation to
benefit the Charles Paddock Zoo, be given directly to the City of
Atascadero with the same intention. [City Attorney]
City Attorney Pierik pulled Item #A-3.
MOTION: By Council Member Fonzi and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Sturtevant to approve #A-1 & 2 of the Consent Calendar.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.(#A-2: Ordinance No. 579)
City Attorney Pierik explained the issue surrounding the gift by Bertha Shultz and
pointed out a few typos that will be corrected.
MOTION: By Mayor O’Malley and seconded by Council Member Moreno
to approve #A-3 of the Consent Calendar.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. (Resolution No. 2014-001)
ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 02-25-14
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UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER:
City Manager Rachelle Rickard gave an update on projects and issues within the City.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
The following citizens spoke during Community Forum: Tom Farrell, Jerry Clay, John
Daly, Marlene Lutz, and Mark Russo.
Mayor O’Malley closed the COMMUNITY FORUM period.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 2014 Community Development Block Grants Funding
Recommendations
Fiscal Impact: Available funds are estimated at $121,388 for the 2014
cycle.
Recommendations: Council review and approve funding
recommendations for the 2014 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) program as shown and authorize staff to adjust final award
amounts proportionately upon receipt of the final funding amount. [Public
Works]
Public Works Director Russ Thompson gave the staff report and answered questions
from the Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following citizens spoke on this item: Jerry Clay.
Mayor O’Malley closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Council Member Fonzi and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Sturtevant to approve funding recommendations for the 2014
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program as
shown and authorize staff to adjust final award amounts
proportionately upon receipt of the final funding amount.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 02-25-14
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January 28, 2014
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C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. City Council Policy Position - Paso Robles Ground Water Basin
Water District Formation
Fiscal Impact: No fiscal impact is anticipated at this time.
Recommendation: Council direct staff to prepare a letter or resolution for
the City Council declaring the City of Atascadero’s official position
regarding the formation of a regulatory district for the Paso Robles
Groundwater Basin. [Community Development]
Community Development Director Warren Frace gave the staff report and answered
questions from the Council. Also, John Neil, General Manager of the Atascadero
Mutual Water Company, stated their position on this issue.
Ex Parte Communications
Mayor O’Malley stated he is on the Air Pollution Control District and has spoken to other
elected officials. He also mentioned that Council Member Fonzi is on LAFCO.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following citizens spoke on this item: Gary Kirkland, Laurie Alexiev, Len
Colamarino, Bill Pelfrey, and Bruce Bevins.
Mayor O’Malley closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Council Member Fonzi and seconded by Council Member
Kelley to direct staff to prepare a letter or resolution for the
City Council declaring the City of Atascadero’s official position
regarding the boundaries of the Atascadero Mutual Water
Company’s exclusion from the Paso Robles Groundwater
Basin.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
Mayor O’Malley recessed the meeting at 7:28 p.m.
Mayor O’Malley reconvened the meeting at 7:39 p.m.
ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 02-25-14
Atascadero City Council
January 28, 2014
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2. Second Review - PLN 2010-1361 - Atascadero Draft Climate Action Plan
(Citywide, City of Atascadero)
Fiscal Impact: The main fiscal impact on the City will be for staff time.
Recommendations:
The Planning Commission recommends the City Council:
1. Adopt Draft Resolution A, certifying Proposed Negative Declaration
2013-0003; and,
2. Adopt the January 14, 2014 version of the draft Atascadero Climate
Action Plan.
Staff Recommends the City Council:
3. Adopt Draft Resolution B, adopting the January 28, 2014 version of the
draft Atascadero Climate Action Plan, which includes City Council text
changes from the January 14, 2014 City Council meeting. [Community
Development]
Community Development Director Warren Frace gave the staff report and answered
questions from the Council.
Ex Parte Communications
Council Member Kelley met with Mr. Weymann and received emails.
Mayor Pro Tem Sturtevant received emails on this topic.
Mayor O’Malley met with Mr. Reil & Mr. Weymann.
Council Member Fonzi attended the Climate Action Plan workshops and met with
a variety of people with differing opinions.
Council Member Moreno received several emails, and spoken with staff and the
consultant.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following citizens spoke on this item: Ray Weymann, Edward Veek, Walter Reil,
Bruce Bevins, Len Colamarino, Susan DeCarli, Charlie Smith, Fred Frank, Chuck Ward,
Bob Martz, Christopher Erin, Ted Gilbert, Ray Weymann (Exhibit A), Jim Patterson, Eric
Shaffer, Laura Mordonis, Duane Anderson, Elsa Dawson , Sheila Healy, Tom Dawson,
Peter Burn, Michael Latner, John Reed, Karyn Sturtevant, Bill Pelfrey, Gary Kirkland,
and Ted Gilbert.
Mayor O’Malley closed the Public Comment period.
Mayor O’Malley recessed the meeting at 9:29 p.m.
Mayor O’Malley reconvened the meeting at 9:39 p.m.
ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 02-25-14
Atascadero City Council
January 28, 2014
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MOTION: By Council Member Kelley and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Sturtevant to accept Council Member Fonzi’s and Moreno’s
proposed changes.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
The City Council then went through the proposed changes submitted
by Mr. Weymann and there was Council consensus to
accept some of Mr. Weymann’s recommendations.
MOTION: By Council Member Kelley and seconded by Council Member
Moreno to:
1. Adopt Draft Resolution A, certifying Proposed Negative
Declaration 2013-0003; and,
2. Adopt Draft Resolution B, adopting the January 28, 2014
version of the draft Atascadero Climate Action Plan, which
includes City Council text changes from the January 14,
2014 City Council meeting, the consultant’s proposed
changes, and Mr. Weymann’s proposed changes that were
accepted by the City Council.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. (1: Resolution No. 2014-
002, 2: Resolution No. 2014-003)
3. Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Audit
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommendation: Council review and accept the financial audit for the
period ended June 30, 2013. [Administrative Services]
This item was continued.
4. 2014 Strategic Planning Update - Administrative Services
Department/Financial Strategy
Fiscal Impact: None
Recommendation: Council review and file the Comprehensive Financial
Strategy. [Administrative Services]
This item was continued.
5. Community Development – Strategic Planning Update – Oral Report
Fiscal Impact: None
Recommendation: Council receive oral report. [Community Development]
This item was continued.
ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 02-25-14
Atascadero City Council
January 28, 2014
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6. Strategic Planning 2013 Update on Council Goals
Fiscal Impact: There is no direct impact as a result of this report.
Recommendations: Council:
1. Provide feedback or additional direction if necessary; and,
2. Receive and file this report on the progress being made relative to the
City Council’s six goals. [City Manager]
This item was continued.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS: None
D. COMMITTEE REPORTS: None
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION: None
F. ADJOURN TO MEETING OF THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY OF
ATASCADERO
Mayor O’Malley adjourned the meeting at 10:44 p.m.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
______________________________________
Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.C.
City Clerk / Assistant to the City Manager
ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 02-25-14
Atascadero City Council
Staff Report – Public Works Department
Highway 41 Multi-Purpose Path Project Design Award
(Contract for Professional Services)
RECOMMENDATION:
Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with North Coast Engineering,
Incorporated for the design of the Highway 41 Multi-Purpose Class I bike and pedestrian
path improvements, along Atascadero Creek from Portola Road to San Gabriel Road, for
an amount not to exceed $84,807.
DISCUSSION:
Background: The City received grant funding from the San Luis Obispo Council of
Governments to construct a multi-purpose Class I bike and pedestrian path (Path) along
Highway 41 and Atascadero Creek in 2013. The Path is proposed to be installed from
the northwest corner of Portola Road to the Northeast corner of San Gabriel Road (see
attached map). The path will consist of an eight to ten-foot wide paved surface that
winds its way along Atascadero Creek. The Path will be designed to accommodate
both pedestrians and bicyclists. The Path will take the approximate route of the existing
walking trail that was previously installed by the Resource Conservation District (RCD)
(see picture below). The City had initially proposed to install the Path on the South side
of Highway 41. However, Caltrans recommended that the City move the proposed path
to the north side of Highway 41 to avoid expensive right -of-way, tree and archeology
impacts. Figure 1 below shows the Path’s proposed location looking toward the
restaurant on the Corner of Portola Road and Highway 41.
The City received $526,000 in grant funding to construct the multi-purpose Path.
Additionally, Council directed an additional $156,000 in Transportation Enhancement
Grant money for design and construction of this project. Total project funding is
$682,000 which will be used to design and construct the improvements.
The project design is split into two separate phases of design:
Phase I consisted of determining a proposed alignment for the project and
collection of design data and reports. This phase has been completed by North
Coast Engineering as part of a previous contract. Phase I consisted of the
ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 02-25-14
collection and generation of topographic mapping, a biologists report, tree report,
archeology report, 35% design drawings and meetings with Caltrans. Staff met
with, and presented the proposed alignment to, Caltrans for feedback in early
February. Caltrans provided input on the design, which is being used in Phase II.
Since this project is funded by SLOCOG, and partially in the Caltrans right of
way, Caltrans input is vital to project success.
Phase II will consist of the generation 80%, 100% and final design plans. Each
step in the process involves coordination with Caltrans. Coordination includes
several Caltrans departments including: right of way, environmental, design,
traffic safety and encroachments. Therefore, the cost of the Phase II design is
higher than typical projects because of the increased coordination with Caltrans,
additional plan reviews and submittals related to the encroachment permitting
process. However, staff will strive to come in under budget and ahead of
schedule. Design costs are outlined in Table 1 below.
A Request for Proposals was issued in 2013 for the Phase II design work. Three
proposals were received. The proposals were reviewed for accuracy and compliance
with the proposal requirements and ranked based on graded criteria. North Coast
Engineering received the highest ranking of the three proposers. They also have
worked on other paths along Caltrans highways and have extensive experience with the
Caltrans Encroachment Permit Process. Staff has negotiated the price and services
needed for this project with North Coast Engineering. The fee for the design services,
to be provided by North Coast Engineering, is $84,807.00.
Staff is moving very quickly to procure the design drawings. The funding has a very
short time frame. The City needs to submit the plans and complete the environmental
review by April 1st, so the project can be added to the California Transportation
Commission’s June Agenda. Staff believes that the project is on track and will continue
to push it forward.
ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 02-25-14
Conclusion: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
execute a contract with North Coast Engineering in the amount of $84,807.00 for the
design of the Highway 41 Multipurpose Class I Path Project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Highway 41 Multi-Purpose Class I Path Project contract is funded by State
Transportation Improvement and Transportation Enhancement Grants that were
appropriated within the 2013-2015 City budget.
Design
Phase I Design, Soils, Topo, Reports 47,203$
Phase II Design 84,807
Staff time 15,000
Design Contingency 8,990
Construction
Construction Contract 404,600
Testing, inspection and staff time 40,500
Construction Contingency 80,900
Total Estimated Cost 682,000$
Highway 41 Multi-Purpose Path
State Transportation Improvement Grant 526,000$
Transportation Enhancement Grant 156,000
Total Funding Sources 682,000$
PROJECTED FUNDING SURPLUS / (SHORTFALL)-$
PROPOSED FUNDING USES
ESTIMATED FUNDING SOURCES
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Council may direct staff to reconsider the design firm choice. Staff does not
recommend this action since the construction funding could be lost if the design and
environmental is not on the June California Transportation Commission Agenda.
ATTACHMENT:
Path Location Map
ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 02-25-14
ITEM NUMBER: C-1
DATE: 02-25-14
Atascadero City Council
Staff Report - Public Works Department
Opposition to Inclusion of Properties Overlying the Atascadero Sub-
Basin from the Boundaries of a Regulatory Water District for the Paso
Robles Groundwater Basin
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Draft Resolution stating that the City of Atascadero opposes the
inclusion of properties overlying the Atascadero Sub-Basin from the boundaries of a
regulatory Water District for the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin.
DISCUSSION:
Background: At the January 28, 2014 City Council meeting Staff made a presentation
on the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin and its relationship to the Atascadero Sub -
Basin, including recent efforts by others to form a regulatory water district. T estimony
was received from John Neil, General Manager of the Atascadero Mutual Water
Company regarding the efforts of a coalition of agricultural and rural residential property
owners to form a water district, and the Water Company Board of Directors’ position on
issues surrounding the water district.
Staff and the Water Company General Manager described their understanding of the
hydro-geologic conditions that exist in the area immediately east of the Salinas River,
specifically the presence of the Rinconada Fault that creates a geologic barrier between
the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin and the Atascadero Sub -Basin. Staff also shared
the conclusions of several studies that documented significant declines in groundwater
levels in the greater Paso Robles Groundwater Basin (east of Paso Robles) that also
documented very different, and stable conditions in the Atascadero Sub -Basin.
The City Council stated its support of excluding tho se properties that overlie the
Atascadero Sub-Basin from the proposed boundary o f the regulatory water district, and
directed staff to bring back a letter or resolution stating the Council’s support.
ITEM NUMBER: C-1
DATE: 02-25-14
Attached is a resolution for City Council’s consideration and approval that summarizes
the issues, and states the Council’s direction provided at its last meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The Council may modify the proposed resolution to include additional information
regarding the formation of the Water District, or location of the district boundary.
2. The Council may refer this item back to staff for additional analysis.
3. The Council may decide to take no formal policy position regarding the Paso
Robles Groundwater Basin.
ATTACHMENT:
1. Draft Resolution
ITEM NUMBER: C-1
DATE: 02-25-14
ATTACHMENT 1: Draft Resolution
DRAFT RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE POSITION OF THE
ATASCADERO MUTUAL WATER COMPANY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OPPOSING THE INCLUSION OF PROPERTIES OVERLYING THE
ATASCADERO SUB-BASIN FROM THE BOUNDARIES OF A
REGULATORY WATER DISTRICT FOR THE PASO ROBLES
GROUNDWATER BASIN.
WHEREAS, The City of Atascadero commends the efforts of the Atascadero Mutual
Water Company to manage the water supply serving the community of Atascadero, including
groundwater resources in the Atascadero Sub-Basin; and,
WHEREAS, The City further understands that the generally accepted boundary between
the Atascadero Sub-Basin and the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin is the Rinconada Fault, and
WHEREAS, The City understands the conditions within the Atascadero Sub-Basin
groundwater formation are distinctly separate and unique from those conditions that may exist in
the Paso Robles Groundwater formation, and
WHEREAS, The City understands the two groups commonly known as PRAAGS and Pro
Water Equity seek to form a California Water District within the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin,
and
WHEREAS, The City of Atascadero remains neutral on the formation of said California
Water District, and
WHEREAS, The City understands that the Atascadero Mutual Water Company Board
of Directors “supports the activities of PRAAGS and Pro Water Equity so long as those activities
and those proposed water district boundaries do not include properties that overlie the
Atascadero Sub-Basin”, and
WHEREAS, The City believes that protection of water resources serving the City of
Atascadero is of vital interest of the City for the health, welfare and economic vitality of the
community, and
ITEM NUMBER: C-1
DATE: 02-25-14
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Atascadero
as follows:
1. The City of Atascadero supports efforts to exclude the properties that overlie the Atascadero
Sub-Basin from the boundary of any water district formed for the Paso Robles Groundwater
Basin.
On motion by Council Member _______________________ and seconded by Council
Member ________________________, the foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ADOPTED:
CITY OF ATASCADERO
By: _______________________________
Tom O’Malley, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.C.,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Brian A. Pierik, City Attorney