HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 071399 Approved as submitted
DATE: 08/10/99
MINUTES
ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 139 1999
CLOSED SESSION, 6:30 P.M.:
1. Conference with legal counsel on threatened litigation(Govt. Code § 54956.9)
McFadden v. City of Atascadero
City Attorney Roy Hanley announced Council Members Lerno and Clay were absent from the
Closed Session. He also stated the Council gave him direction concerning Item#l.
REGULAR SESSION, 7:00 P.M.:
Mayor Johnson called the Regular Session to order at 7:02 p.m. and Council Member Luna led
the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Council Members Arrambide, Clay, Luna and Mayor Johnson
Absent: Council Member Lerno
Others Present: City Clerk Marcia Torgerson and City Treasurer David Graham
Staff Present: Police Chief Dennis Hegwood, Fire Chief Mike McCain, Administrative
Services Director Rachelle Rickard, Community and Economic
Development Director Paul Saldana, Public Works Superintendent Brian
Sword, Community Services Manager Geoff English, Assistant City
Engineer John Neil and City Attorney Roy Hanley.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem
Arrambide to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll-call vote.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. EMS Distinguished Service Certificate - Mayor Johnson and Chief McCain to recognize
• Engineer/Paramedic Scott Hallett
Fire Chief Mike McCain recognized Scott Hallett for exceptional service and presented him with
a plaque.
2. San Luis Obispo Council of Governments - update on Highway 101 Corridor
Ron DeCarli, Executive Director of SLOCOG, explained the studies that were executed to
review the need of expanded highway use and presented the Council with copies of the July 1999
Draft for the Route 101 North County Corridor Study.
Steve Devencenzi, Senior Planner for SLOCOG, gave a summary of the upcoming expansion of
Cuesta Grade and the Highway 101 corridor. He gave an update on the changes that can be
made in the North County to improve the Corridor while allowing for the possibility of a six-lane
highway in the future.
Mr. DeCarli and Mr. Devencenzi answered questions of Council.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
Eric Greening, 6600 Lewis Ave., expressed his concerns with the expansion of Highway 101.
He asked how the project would impact our STIP funds. He stated that he is opposed to the
creation of a frontage road in North County. Ron DeCarli, Executive Director of SLOCOG,
replied that the expansion of the Highway would take any money that could be used for frontage
roads. Mr. DeCarli stated that there is a missing connection between Atascadero and Templeton
and this report flags the problem.
Kim Jeanes, 6280 San Anselmo Rd., Y2K Action Alliance, invited the City Council to attend a
Y2K Community Conversation, sponsored by the President's Council on Year 2000 Conversion
and hosted by the San Luis Obispo County Y2K Action Alliance (SLOCYAA) on Wednesday,
July 14, 1999, from 7:00—9:00 p.m., at the San Luis Obispo Vet's Hall. The forum will discuss
readiness efforts and get tips from service providers (see Attachment A).
William Zimmerman, 6225 Lomitas, stated that the City has 80 days to respond to the Grand
Jury Report. He encouraged the Council to take the recommendation of the Grand Jury and
adopt a majority of the entire body (3-vote for Council, 4-vote for Commissions) for passage of
issues.
Eileen Allan, Director No. County Women's Shelter,thanked the Council and staff for the grant
allocated to them.
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Mayor Johnson closed the Community Forum period.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENT AND REPORTS:
Mayor Johnson thanked staff for the wonderful celebration of the City's 201h anniversary at the
Lake Pavilion.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. City Council Minutes - May 25, 1999 - (City Clerk recommendation: Council approve
the City Council minutes of May 25, 1999) [Marcia McClure Torgerson]
2. City Council Minutes - June 08, 1999 - (City Clerk recommendation: Council approve
the City Council minutes of June 08, 1999) [Marcia McClure Torgerson]
3. City Treasurer's Agenda Reports - City Treasurer recommendation: Council approve the
City Treasurer reports for February through May 1999) [David G. Graham]
4. 1999-2000 Annual SpendingL -Fiscal Impact: None (Staff recommendation:
Council adopt Resolution No. 1999-043 establishing the annual spending limit for fiscal
year 1999-2000) [Rachelle Rickard]
5. Atascadero Avenue Bridge Slope Stabilization Project- Fiscal Impact: $7,674.95 from
Fund 705, Streets and Bridges Impact Fees (Staff recommendation: Council accept the
completed improvements and authorize the Administrative Services Department to
release contract retention.) [John Neil]
6. Montecito Avenue and San Anselmo Avenue Improvements -Fiscal Impact: $7,403.17
in Streets and Bridges Impact Fee Funds (Fund 705) (Staff recommendation: Council
accept the public improvements as complete and authorize release of the project
retention) [John Neil]
7. Cuesta Grade Transportation Demand Management Program Cooperative Agreement-
Fiscal Impact: None -all costs paid by CalTrans (Staff recommendation: Council
authorize the Mayor to execute the Cuesta Grade Transportation Demand Management
Program Cooperative Agreement) [John Neil]
8. Redevelopment Plan -Atascadero Redevelopment Project Area (Staff recommendation:
City Council introduce on second reading, and waiving reading in full, Ordinance No.
362 approving and adopting the Redevelopment Plan for the Atascadero Redevelopment
Project.) [Paul Saldana]
9. March 1999 Accounts Payable and Pam-Fiscal Impact: $898,856.86 (Staff
recommendation: Council review and approve) [Rachelle Rickard]
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10. April 1999 Accounts Payable and Pam-Fiscal Impact: $1,115,664.08 (Staff
recommendation: Council review and approve) [Rachelle Rickard]
11. May 1999 Accounts Payable and Pam -Fiscal Impact: $971,413.48 (Staff
recommendation: Council review and approve) [Rachelle Rickard]
Council Member Clay stepped down on Item#A-8 due to a potential conflict of interest as stated
at the first reading on July 6, 1999.
Citizen Doug Lewis pulled Item#A-8 for discussion.
MOTION: By Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide and seconded by Council Member
Luna to approve Item#A-1,2,3,4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 11.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll-call vote.
Re: Item #A-8: Doug Lewis, P.O. Box 1017, expressed his concerns with the Redevelopment
Plan.
MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Arrambide to adopt Ordinance No. 362, approving and adopting the
Redevelopment Plan for the Atascadero Redevelopment Project.
Motion passed 3:0 by a roll.call vote. (Clay abstained)
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Los Gatos Avenue - Traffic Control -Fiscal Impact: None (Staff recommendation:
Council receive public comment on the recent traffic modifications at the intersection of
Los Gatos and Flores Avenues) [John Neil]
Assistant City Engineer John Neil gave the staff report. Police Chief Dennis Hegwood and Mr.
Neil answered questions of Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Scott Kusko, 6505 Los Gatos, expressed his concern with the removal of the stop sign on Los
Gatos. He explained that he would like the City to put the stop sign back in. He stated the issue
is the safety for the neighborhood.
Sharon West, 6505 Flores Road, stated the stop sign that was removed was originally placed
because there were accidents where cars went through fences on the corner. She demonstrated to
the Council the problem with the intersection.
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Wendy Russell, 6205 Los Gatos, thanked the residents for their support. She stated the citizen
who brought up this issue in the first place, does not even live on Los Gatos Rd. She explained
she did not have a problem with the removal of the stop sign if the speed was lowered.
Bill Russell, 6205 Los Gatos, stated the island has caused a navigation problem. He supports the
replacement of the stop sign and thanked the staff and Council for all their assistance.
Pearl Swanson, 6100 Los Gatos, stated she lives close to Santa Lucia. She explained her
concerns with the traffic on Los Gatos and asked for a 25 mph speed limit to be posted along
with the placement of a stop sign on Santa Lucia coming from Paradise Valley.
Holly Kusko, 6505 Los Gatos, expressed concern for safety in the neighborhood. She stated she
would like to see the stop sign replaced, possibly add another stop sign in the opposite direction,
and lower the speed limit.
Daphne Fahsing, 5105 Llano Rd., expressed the belief that we do not need any additional stop
signs in this town.
Annie Selders, 6750 Los Gatos, stated she wants a safe street to walk with her children.
Eric Greening, 6600 Lewis Ave., expressed concern for the lack of safety for our children.
Mayor Johnson closed the Public Comment period.
The Council discussed the issue and asked additional questions of staff. Mr. Hegwood stated
that the City is planning a speed survey on Los Gatos.
There was Council consensus to have the Police Department enforce speed control, conduct
the speed survey, and have staff come back to the Council with options for traffic control at
this intersection.
2. Information Bulletin
D. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
S.L.O. Council of Governments/S.L.O. Regional Transit Authority
Mayor Johnson reported the National Parks are looking at the de Anza Trail to go from Arizona
to San Francisco. He announced there is a meeting on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in Room 102 of the
City Administration Building concerning the de Anza Trail. Mayor Johnson also reported that
Amtrak is examining coastal upgrades between Los Angles and San Francisco. He stated
funding for local roads does not look promising. He commented that there is a movement to
place a sales tax measure on the 2000 ballot to allow majority vote for local sales tax increases.
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He stated there is a possibility of putting in a footbridge at the current Curbaril bridge. Mayor
Johnson also reported that we are hoping for a good count in the 2000 census. He stated for
every person we get$250 per year for the next ten years.
Finance Committee
Council Member Luna announced that we are now getting a Treasurer's report. City Treasurer
David Graham reported that LAIF is a well-run, well-managed fund; however, he does feel
having a diversified portfolio is important.
Integrated Waste Management Authority
Council Member Luna announced they will meet tomorrow. He reported that 15.44 tons of the
paper recycling materials from Atascadero and Templeton got wet and were taken to the landfill.
He stated it will affect our diversion rate and we will probably be under 50%. He also reported
that about 20 tons were impacted by a fire.
County Mayor's Round Table
Mayor Johnson reported they have continued to discuss the importance of getting information to
Sacramento. Also, 402 with regard to arbitration will probably pass.
Economic Vitality Corporation, Board of Directors
Mayor Johnson announced they will meet at the end of the month.
Economic Opportunity Commission
Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide announced there is a board meeting this Thursday.
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION:
City Council
Council Member Luna suggested the Redevelopment Agency meetings be scheduled at either
6:00 or 6:30 p.m. and move the Closed Session to after the Council meeting.
Council Member Clay stated he is opposed to the Closed Session at the end of the meeting
because if it is late and everyone is tired, it makes it difficult to make decisions.
There was Council consensus for staff to bring back to the Council the issue of moving the
Redevelopment Agency meeting to before the City Council session.
Council Member Clay stated to the other Council Members that he has noticed there is a lot of
• money designated to different cities for facilities. He suggested that Atascadero should try to get
a piece of the pie for the Youth Center from Assemblyman Abel Maldonado and Senator Jack
O'Connell.
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City Treasurer
David Graham encouraged everyone to keep an eye on the chart in the Treasurer's Report. He
stated that he will be careful job of investing for the City.
F. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. to the next Regular Session scheduled on
August 10, 1999, at 7:00 p.m.
MEETING RECORDED BY:
Marcia McClure Torgerson, City Oerk
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Melanie Whaley, Deputy City ClerlV
ATTACHMENTS: A Invitation to a Y2K Community Conversation given by
Kim Jeanes
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Attachment: A
Community Atascadero City Council
Meeting Date: 7/13/99
Conversations
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The President's Council on Year 2000 Conversion
1-888-USA-4Y2K
w"rw.y2k.gov
You Are Invited To Attend a Y2K Community Conversation
Hosted by the San Luis Obispo County Y2KAction Alliance (SLOCYAA)
Date: Wednesday, July 14, 1999
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: San Luis Obispo Vet's Hall
It is important for residents of our community to learn how local service providers have been working to
solve the Year 2000 ("Y2K") computer problem. By participating in our Y2K Community Conversation,
you will hear about local Y2K readiness efforts and get tips from service providers about what to expect as
we move into the Year 2000. This is also an opportunity to raise any concerns you might have about the
Y2K problem and have your questions answered by area experts.
Local service providers on the panel will include
❖ PG&E ❖ County Office of Emergency Services
•:• Pacific Bell ❖ Utilities Director for the City of San Luis Obispo
❖ Foods 4 Less ❖ Sierra Vista/Twin Cities Hospital
❖ County Sheriff ❖ Mid State Bank
This forum is open to the general public at no charge and does not require reservations.
For more information contact: .`
Kimberly A.Jeanes of the SLOCYAA
at 805-466-4894
www.slocountyy2k.org