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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 102699 Approved 11/23/99 r A p MINUTES i9is � ie e ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1999 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, 6:30 P.M. Mayor Johnson announced that the Council is going to discuss #3 of the Closed Session items at this time and then continue the Closed Session to the end of the City Council meeting and discuss items#1 & #2 at that time. CLOSED SESSION: (Immediately following Redevelopment Agency Meeting) 1. Conference with legal counsel [Govt. Code §54956.9] Existing litigation: Atascadero Unified School District v City of Atascadero 2. Conference with legal counsel [Govt. Code §54956.9] Potential litigation: Plaintiff. City of Atascadero Real party in interest: Dan Mackey Threatened litigation: Pacas v City of Atascadero 3. Performance Review: City Manager (Govt. Code § 54957.6) Mayor Johnson announced there was no action taken in Closed Session. REGULAR SESSION, 7:00 P.M.: Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Arrambide, Clay, Luna and Mayor Johnson Absent: [Vacancy] CC 10/26/99 Pagel Approved 11/23/99 Others Present: City Clerk Marcia McClure 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, Administrative Services Director Rachelle Rickard, Community and Economic Development Director Paul Saldana, 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. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE: City Clerk Marcia McClure Torgerson administered the Oath of Office to new Council Member Wendy Scalise. Mayor Johnson called a two-minute break. Mayor Johnson called the meeting back to order. PRESENTATIONS: 1. Proclamation declaring October 24-31, 1999, "Pornography Awareness Week." Mayor Johnson presented the proclamation to Rusty Risch, president of the Coalition for Decency. Mr. Risch thanked the Mayor and Council for their support. COMMUNITY FORUM: Eric Greening, 6600 Lewis Ave., welcomed Council Member Scalise. He gave the Council an update on the Salinas Dam expansion,commenting that he feels the North County has a strong hold on the issue. He asked if the $50,000 spent on this project went to the California Sport Fish Protective Association. Mayor Johnson stated that arrangements have not been made. Mr. Greening requested that, if a check is cut, it be given to the California Sport Fish Protective Association. Katie Gosney, 5600 Venado Road, representative of the Youth Task Force. She stated that a survey was conducted among freshmen and sophomore students at the High School concerning the possibility of building a Youth Center in our community. CC 10/26/99 Page 2 Approved 11/23/99 Michelle Kim, High School Student, reported that of the students surveyed, 76% are in favor of a Youth Center, 54% stated that they would use the facilities, 34%would encourage friends to go, 67%were interested in holding dances at a Youth Center, and 48%would participate in after- school activities at a Youth Center. Council Member Clay asked how many students participated in the survey. Miss Kim replied that approximately 450 to 500 students. Mayor Johnson asked Miss Gosney and Miss Kim to turn in the survey results to the Community Services Department and thanked them for their efforts. Sandra Mathias, 4516 Yerba, representative of the Youth Task Force, thanked the City Council for considering a Youth Center. Mayor Johnson closed the Community Forum period. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENT AND REPORTS: Council Member Clay reported that recently he heard Mayor Settle state that the North County contributed to the water problem of San Luis Obispo through 20,000 daytime visitor/workers. Council Member Clay expressed displeasure in Mayor Settle's comments. Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide asked if the no parking signs approved for El Camino Real near San Anselmo were ever placed. Community Services Director Brady Cherry stated that they were. A. CONSENT CALENDAR: Roll Call 1. Cily Council Minutes—September 28, 1999 ■ City Clerk recommendation: Council approve the City Council minutes of September 28, 1999 [Marcia McClure Torgerson] 2. City Council Minutes—October 12, 1999 ■ City Clerk recommendation: Council approve the City Council minutes of October 12, 1999 [Marcia McClure Torgerson] 3. El Centro Oaks—Zone Change 97005 (8605 El Centro Road—Andrew Charnley/Frank Henderson) ■ Fiscal Impact: None ■ Staff recommendation: Council introduce for second reading by title only Ordinance No. 366, approving Zone Change 97005, changing the zoning of the site from RSF X to RMF-16 (PD-7) [Community Development Department] 4. No Parking Zone on Larga Avenue ■ Fiscal Impact: Approximately$1,000.00from Street Division funds. ■ Staff recommendation: Council approve Resolution No. 1999-064, establishing a No Park Zone on Larga Avenue. [Community Services Department] CC 10/26/99 Page 3 Approved 11/23/99 5. 3-way Stop Intersection at Traffic WE, Carrizo and Santa Cruz Road ■ Fiscal Impact: $400.00 from Street Division funds ■ Staff recommendation: Council adopt Resolution No. 1999-063, establishing a three- way stop at the intersection of Traffic Way, Carrizo Road and Santa Cruz Road. [Community Services Department] Council Member Luna pulled Item#A-3. Mayor Johnson pulled Item 4-4. MOTION: By Council Member Clay and seconded by Council Member Luna to approve Items #A-1,A-2 and A-5. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. (Council Member Scalise abstained from Item #A-1 and A-2 as she was not present at the meetings) RE: Item #A-3: Rush Kolemaine, P.O. Box 1990, expressed appreciation to Mr. Charnley and Mr. Henderson for his efforts and willingness to work with the City. MOTION: By Council Member Clay and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide to approve Item #A-3. Motion passed 4:1 by a roll-call vote. (Luna opposed) RE: Item #A-4: Community Services Director Brady Cherry gave the staff report, suggesting that amendments be made to the Resolution to establish the no parking zone on both sides of the street, a time-limited parking zone or specify parking hours. PUBLIC COMMENT Bill Smith, 7540 San Marcos Ave., stated that he is against a No Parking Zone on Larga. Bernadette Haskell, 8132 El Descanso, stated that the parked cars are not always completely off the road which causes a dangerous situation for those trying to drive through the area. Also, the students leave their trash. Nancy Tweedie, 8165 Larga, stated the students sit in the street and feels the parking situation is a nuisance. Elaine Zoft, corner of Larga and El Descanso, stated she is concerned as her home has been hit by fruit because her dog barks at the kids who try to smoke in her backyard. Mary Jazwiecki, 8110 Larga, showed pictures to express the problem as she see it. She stated that she did not feel a three-hour limit would be sufficient(see Attachment A). Mayor Johnson closed the Public Comment period. Mayor Johnson asked Police Chief Hegwood to have our School Resource Officer look into some of the neighbors concerns about student behavior on their lunch break. Council Member Luna asked staff about the wording of the Resolution. Mr. Cherry responded that the wording would have to be amended. CC 10/26/99 Page 4 Approved 11/23/99 Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide asked if the staff would still recommend limited parking as opposed to no parking. Mr. Cherry stated that staff would recommend no parking between a set number of hours (i.e., 8a.m. to 1p.m.). Bill Smith, 7540 San Marcos, stated he is opposed to a No Parking Zone when it is just a few students abusing the parking situation in his neighborhood. Council Member Scalise recommended that the restricted time begin at 7:00 a.m. Mayor Johnson stated that he can only support a restriction that restricts the student and not necessarily visitors of the private property owners. Council Member Clay stated he could support a two-hour restrictive parking from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. or a no parking from 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide expressed support for the two-hour restrictive parking. MOTION: By Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide and seconded by Council Member Clay to approve Item #A-4 with amendments to Resolution No. 1999-064 as follows: 1) Paragraph one: Replacing "Section 4-2.1101" with "Section 4-2.1301" and replacing the words "'No Parking"' with "Restricted Parking." 2) Paragraph two: Replacing"'No Parking"' with "Restricted Parking," and changing the last sentence to read "...improve the situation,which will go from Navarette to El Descanso and the "Restricted Parking" is time-limited to two hours between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m." Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS: 1. State Hospital Expansion—Consideration of reviewing options ■ Fiscal Impact: None. Future studies would identify both costs and benefits to the community. ■ Staff recommendation: Council request the State to consider expansion of the Atascadero State Hospital. [City Manager's Office] City Manager Wade McKinney gave the staff report and answered questions of Council. Council Member Luna asked that the entire Council sign the request letter. Mel Hunter, Department of Mental Health, answered questions of Council. He explained the State is considering two other sites; adjacent to Pleasant Valley State Prison in Fresno County and adjacent to Centinella State Prison in Imperial County. CC 10/26/99 Page 5 Approved 11/23/99 Council Member Clay asked what happens when inmates are paroled. Mr. Hunter explained that when paroled the inmates are released in the county that they were committed. He stated that the State is looking at other sites for their expansion and an EIR will probably determine the best site. PUBLIC COMMENT Ariette Madison, employee of the State Hospital, stated she is speaking as a citizen. She stated that these inmates are sexually violent predators. She said she feels the public should be the one to decide this issue, not a few. Ms. Lynn Strahl, works at the State Hospital, stated she does not speak for the Hospital. She asked who should be contacted to stop the expansion. Mayor Johnson replied that they are exploring the possibility and not making any concrete decision. Ran Jennings, 3795 Amagon, works at the State Hospital, but is speaking as a citizen. He stated that currently the majority of patients are mentally ill while any new patients for this particular expansion are correctional inmates. Eric Greening, 6600 Lewis Ave., asked if the inmates will be of a different category, would the employees also be of a different category. He suggested that if the project is going to go forward, Atascadero would like to have full noticing and participation in the environmental process. Mayor Johnson closed the Public Comment period. Mr. Hunter explained that the expansion would also benefit the current needs of the Hospital. MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide to request staff to write a letter to the State asking to be considered for the expansion of the Atascadero State Hospital, have each Council Member who is in favor sign it. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. 2. CommunitySurvey— Second phase/random sample survey ■ Fiscal Impact: $16,765.00, included in City budget ■ Staff recommendation: Council authorize the City Manager to enter a contract with Godbe Communications to perform a Community Survey [City Manager's Office] City Manager Wade McKinney gave the staff report and answered questions of the Council. PUBLIC COMMENT Rush Kolemaine, P.O. Box 1990, thanked the City Manager for the information and expressed that he would like to see the Council move forward on this item. Bill Bright, 11875 Santa Lucia, suggested to the Council that the Survey Committee should choose the questions that will be placed on the survey. CC 10/26/99 Page 6 Approved 11/23/99 Bill Smith, 7540 San Marcos Avenue, asked how they would perform their survey. Mayor Johnson stated that it would be a telephone survey. Mayor Johnson closed the Public Comment period. Council Member Clay stated that he would like to see the consultant choose the questions and not involve the committee. Council Member Luna stated he agreed with Council Member Clay's suggestion. Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide stated that he believed that there was balance in the previous study group and he would like to see the document passed by them. City Manager McKinney stated he would like the consultant to review the initial survey prior to the study. MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Council Member Clay to authorize the City Manager to enter a contract with Godbe Communications to perform a Community Survey. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. 3. Local Option Sales Tax Program—Appointment to Regional Steering Committee ■ Fiscal Impact: Staff and Council time. ■ Staff recommendation: Council appoint member to Regional Steering Committee. [City Manager's Office] Steve Devencenzi, SLOCOG, explained that the committee will be comprised of Council Members from throughout the County. Mayor Johnson clarified that only if the vote of the people moves forward,then the committee will move forward. He asked Council Member Scalise if she would be willing to serve if necessary. Council Member Scalise replied that she would, however, she stated at this time she is not in favor of an added tax. PUBLIC COMMENT Eric Greening, 6600 Lewis Ave., asked when the survey would be complete. He stated he supports a sales tax if it goes towards long-term maintenance. He commented that he would prefer to see it as a gas tax. Mayor Johnson stated that he was not sure of the exact date when the survey would be complete. Mayor Johnson closed the Public Comment period. Mayor Johnson appointed Council Member Scalise to the Regional Steering Committee. CC 10/26/99 Page 7 Approved 11/23/99 4. Atascadaero State Hospital/Chalk Mountain Golf Course San Luis Obispo County Annexation Agreement(ANX 9900 1) ■ Fiscal Impact: Positive ■ Staff recommendation: Council approve the annexation, sharing agreement and consent to annex property agreement with San Luis Obispo County. [Community Development Department] City Manager Wade McKinney gave the staff report. PUBLIC COMMENT Eric Greening, 6600 Lewis Ave., how many permanent residents are there at the State Hospital and will there need to be an election. Mr. McKinney replied that the apartments are not primary residents. He stated that if there are more than twelve votes then it is an inhabited annexation. Mr. McKinney also stated that there will be a protest hearing, and if enough people protest there would be a vote. Mayor Johnson closed the Public Comment period. MOTION: By Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide and seconded by Council Member Scalise to approve the annexation, sharing agreement and consent to annex property agreement with San Luis Obispo County. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. 5. Information Bulletin City Manager Wade McKinney presented the Information Bulletin. He requested a study session on roads the evening of the Planning Commission/City Council Joint Meeting on November 30tH There was a Council consensus to have a Joint Study Session of the roads with the Planning Commission on November 30, 1999. D. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Air Pollution Control District Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide stated that they are working on the backyard burning issue and encouraged public involvement. County Mayor's Round Table Mayor Johnson reported that the median issue was discussed again, and they received confirmation from Cal Trans that they will communicate with the community before they take any action. He also suggested we talk with Paso Robles about moving the telephone poles out of the right-of-ways. CC 10/26/99 Page 8 Approved 11/23/99 E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION: City Council Mayor Johnson stated that the Council has evaluated the City Manager's performance in Closed Session. The Council must discuss the possibility of a bonus in public session. Council Member Arrambide expressed appreciation for the leadership we currently have and would support a bonus. Council Member Clay commended Mr. McKinney on his efforts and achievements. He appreciates Mr. McKinney's "user friendliness." Council Member Scalise stated that she attended a Department Head meeting yesterday and was impressed with the communication level between the department heads. She also stated that she believes Mr. McKinney has great talent and supports providing him with a bonus. Mayor Johnson stated that he seconds the comments of the previous speakers. He commended Mr. McKinney on all of his vast achievements. Council Member Clay stated that he would like to see Mr. McKinney receive $5,000. MOTION: By Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide and seconded by Mayor Johnson to authorize a bonus of$4,000 to the City Manager. Motion passed 4:1 by a roll-call vote. (Luna opposed) City Treasurer City Treasurer David Graham reported that he just returned from a conference. He also announced that on November 2, 1999,there will be a Finance Committee meeting. F. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m. to the Closed Session and announced the next Regular Session will be on November 9, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. MEETING RECORDED AND PREPARED BY: Marcia McClure-Torgerson, City Clerl �- O)t Melanie Whaley,Deputy City Clerk ATTACHMENTS: A- Photographs taken by Mary Jazwiecki on October 25, 1999 of the parking problem on Larga Avenue. 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