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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 032399 Approved as submitted DATE: 04/13/99_ MINUTES ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY,MARCH 23, 1999 REGULAR SESSION, 7:00 P.M.: Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and he led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Arrambide, Clay, Lerno, Luna and Mayor Johnson Absent: None Others Present: City Clerk Marcia Torgerson and City Treasurer David Graham Staff Present: City Manager Wade McKinney, Police Chief Dennis Hegwood, Fire Chief Mike McCain, Community Services Director Brady Cherry, Community and Economic Development Director Paul Saldana, Special Projects Coordinator Greg Greeson and City Attorney Roy Hanley. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Roll Call City Manager Wade McKinney asked the Council to pull Item#A-6 as the staff has noticed this item to the surrounding neighbors and would like to allow public comment. Mayor Johnson stated that the item can be pulled for discussion during the Consent Calendar. MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Council Member Clay to . approve the agenda as amended. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. PRESENTATIONS: 1. Proclamation- "Day of the Child" April 10, 1999 and "Month of the Child" April 1999. Laura Parrish, representative of Atascadero Oaks Head Start, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Council. Mayor Johnson announced that Sarah Gronstrand passed away yesterday. She worked tirelessly on the Pavilion project and the Library expansion project. He announced that there will be a celebration of her life on Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at the Pavilion in the Sarah Gronstrand room. COMMUNITY FORUM: Andrew Hayes, 7975 San Marcos Road, representative of the School District Board, stated that he is aware that there are some members of the public who feel the City has impeded the progress of the Fine Arts Academy. He explained that he is here tonight to let the Council know that the School Board does not agree with that opinion. Mr. Hayes agreed that the School District has repeatedly ignored notices of delinquent sewer fees. He stated that he feels there has been a lack of communication on this issue. The School Board wants the Council to know that they will address this issue. He hopes that this can be resolved. Mayor Johnson stated that Dr. Dodds had sent a letter to the City today and it will be reviewed and responded to tomorrow. Rush Kolemaine, P.O. Box 1990, stated that he is thankful to see the School District representatives present at this meeting so that the sewer issue can be resolved. He urged the Council to work towards solving this delinquent sewer issue. Raymond Jansen, 6655 Country Club Drive, expressed his thoughts on politicians and how they are out of touch with the people that voted for them. Hal Carden, 5355 San Jacinto Ave., representative of Chamber of Commerce, notified the Council that the Chamber is focused on encouraging and attracting new businesses to Atascadero. As a private citizen, he expressed his pleasure that the School District and City are working to resolve their differences. Eric Greening, 6600 Lewis Ave., stated that he is glad to see the School District representatives at this meeting. He suggested the City and School District consider a joint transit system to save money in both organizations. J.D. Main, President of the Homeless Housing Project, 3228 Amber Drive, Paso Robles, asked the Council for supplemental assistance in the amount of$4,000. Mayor Johnson asked if he has made this request in writing. Mr. Main responded, yes. The Council suggested applying for CDBG funding also. Mr. Main stated that he has also applied for Emergency Shelter Grant Funds. Mayor Johnson closed the Community Forum period. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS: None A. CONSENT CALENDAR: Roll Call 1. Treasurer's Report - November 1998 - Fiscal Impact: None (City Treasurer's recommendation: Review and accept) [David Graham] 2. Treasurer's Report - December 1998 - Fiscal Impact: None (City Treasurer's recommendation: Review and accept) [David Graham] CC 03/23/99 Page 2 of 6 3. Treasurer's Report - January 1999 - Fiscal Impact: None (City Treasurer's recommendation: Review and accept) [David Graham] 4. January 1999 Accounts Payable and Payroll -Fiscal Impact: $758,896.48 (Staff recommendation: Review and approve) [Rachelle Rickard] 5. February 1999 Accounts Payable and Payroll -Fiscal Impact: S831,020.3 7 (Staff recommendation: Review and approve) [Rachelle Rickard] 6. 3-Way Stop Intersection - Miramon and Sycamore - Fiscal Impact: $400.00 to be paid out of currently budgeted funds (Staff recommendation: Council adopt Resolution No. 1999-015 establishing a 3-way stop at the intersection of Miramon and Sycamore Avenues) [Brady Cherry] 7. Adoption of Atascadero Fire Captains Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding - Fiscal Year 1998-99 - Fiscal Impact. $8,242.00 - (Staff recommendation: Council authorize the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Atascadero Fire Captains Bargaining Unit for Fiscal Year 1998-99) [Wade McKinney] 8. Abandoned Roadway Easement - .79 acre recently abandoned easement adjacent to San Palo Road - Fiscal Impact: Revenue of $25,000 to the General Fund (Staff recommendation: Council authorize the City Manager to sell the .79 acre abandoned roadway easement adjacent to San Palo Road to Kelly Gearhart for $25,000.00) [Wade McKinney] Staff pulled Item#A-6 and Council Member Clay pulled Item#A-8. MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Council Member Clay to approve Item #A-1,2,3, 4, 5, & 7. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. Item #A-6: Fire Chief Mike McCain gave the staff report. There was Council discussion on this issue. It was mentioned that when this issue was before the Council at an earlier date, there was a variety of opinions as to the proper solution. Council Member Luna suggested that this item be referred back to the Police Department and Fire Department for review and recommendations. There was Council consensus to refer Item #A-6 back to this Police Department and Fire Department for review and recommendations. Item #A-8: Council Member Lerno stepped down due to a potential conflict of interest. Mr. McKinney gave the staff report and answered questions of Council. PUBLIC COMMENT John McNeil, 8765 Sierra Vista, asked for clarification on the details of this agreement. Mr. McKinney responded that the property is contiguous to the Gearhart property. Mr. McNeil suggested that there should have been an appraisal of this property. CC 03/23/99 Page 3 of 6 John McGoff, 9192 Maple St., stated that he agrees with the sale of this parcel to Mr. Gearhart but he is concerned about Council Member Clay voting as the property is for sale by Peabody and Plum. Council Member Clay stated that he has consulted with the City Attorney and feels he has the right to vote and an obligation to vote as he was elected to do. Mayor Johnson closed the Public Commentperiod. Y P MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide to approve Item #A-8. Motion passed 4:0 by a roll-call vote. (Lerno abstained) B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS: 1. Lease Agreement with the Atascadero Unified School District (AVSD) - agreement to lease the third floor of City Administration Building - Fiscal Impact: Revenue of$3,523 per month which is proportionate share of utilities and janitorial services (Staff recommendation: Council authorize the Mayor to execute lease agreement with the Atascadero Unified School District) [Wade McKinney] Mayor Johnson stated that this item was put on the agenda before the negotiations had broken down with the School District. The School District has sent a letter to the City this evening which has not been reviewed. He stated that the Council needs to have a special closed session to review the letter. It was agreed by the Council that the letter is not a confidential document and can be released to the media. The Council agreed to meet in a special closed session on Wednesday,March 24`" at 8:30 p.m. 2. 1999 Community Development Block Grant Allocation - Fiscal Impact: The City has $264,516 in CDBG funds available for award: The 1999 allocation of $239,316, $12,000 reallocated from 1994 and $13,200 reallocated from 1998. (Staff recommendation: Council forward to the County Board of Supervisors allocation recommendations for the 1999 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)funds) [Paul Saldana] Community and Economic Development Director Paul Saldana gave the staff report and answered questions of Council. CC 03/23/99 Page 4 of 6 PUBLIC COMMENT Marge McGoff, 9192 Maple St., a volunteer at the Senior Nutritional Program which is located in the Senior Center. She asked that the Council fund their request of$5,000. Mayor Johnson asked staff to clarify this request. Mr. Saldana responded that the written request was for only $3,001.93 and staff is recommending full funding. Mildred Goldston, 5345 Palma Ave., site manager of the Senior Nutrition Program, stated that she helped prepare the application for funding. She explained that she appreciates Mrs. McGoffs concerns, but the application was for $3002. George Roland, 8600 Atascadero Ave., with North County Connection, asked the Council to reconsider their application for $25,000. Mayor Johnson asked for clarification from staff. Mr. Saldana responded that part of the application requested $8,000 for a childcare worker. Mr. Saldana stated that staff was not recommending funding because of the potential dependency of paying an employee and how that position would be funded in the future. Joan O'Keefe, Old Morro Road, stated she had intended to lobby the Council to free up some funds. But, after talking to Dana Lilley and the EVC her understanding is that they are looking at another loan in Atascadero. She stated that the public needs to be better informed about the revolving loan fund. Dana Lilley, County Planning and Building Department, stated that he wanted to let the Council know that he was here and could answer Council questions. Sherry Fontan, P.O. Box 6007, representative of Escuela del Rio, requested that the Council support staff s recommendation to fund their application. Eric Michelson, 3750 El Camino Real, representative of People Self-Help Housing, thanked the recommendation of staff to approve their application so that they can complete the purchase of the property on Santa Ysabel. John McGoff, 9192 Maple St., thanked the Council for funding the Senior Nutritional Program. He suggested that the Council ask local contractors to help with housing issues. Mayor Johnson closed the Public Comment period. MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Council Member Lerno to approve staffs recommendation to forward to the County Board of Supervisors allocation recommendations for the 1999 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds). Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. City Attorney Roy Hanley interrupted the meeting to announce that he had found, in reviewing the Brown Act, an exception by which the Council could address the School District's communication tonight. There was Council consensus to keep the meeting already scheduled for tomorrow night. CC 03/23/99 Page 5 of 6 3. Information Bulletin D. COMMITTEE REPORTS S.L.O. Council of Governments/S.L.O. Regional Transit Authority Mayor Johnson said that the meeting is next week. Integrated Waste Management Authority Council Member Luna explained for those who hadn't read it in the newspaper about the newspapers that had been turned in for recycling. They were left out in the rain and then could not be recycled and subsequently taken to the landfill. This affects all of our diversion rates. Air Pollution Control District Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide stated that they will meet tomorrow morning and will be discussing the ozone levels. County Mayor's Round Table Mayor Johnson stated that they meet this Friday here in Atascadero. Economic Vitality Corporation, Board of Directors Mayor Johnson stated that the next meeting is tomorrow. Economic Opportunity Commission Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide stated that they have a cooperative task force that's been meeting once per month to help solve the homeless situation in the North County. They are focusing at this time on disclosing resources. E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION: City Treasurer - Review of City Treasurer's Report City Treasurer David Graham gave his report . He explained that he's reviewed the Treasurer's Reports of the past and has determined that we are not fully in compliance with the requirements. He will be updating those reports for the future. F. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Johnson adjourned the Regular Session at 8:55 p.m. to the next Regular Session on April 13, 1999. MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY: Marcia McClure Torgerson, City Cl4k CC 03/23/99 Page 6 of 6