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DATE: 01/25/2000
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ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2000
7:00 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION:
1. Conference with legal counsel [Govt. Code §54956.9]
Existing litigation:
a. City of Atascadero v Atascadero Unified School District
b. City of Atascadero v Kelly Gearhart
City Attorney Roy Hanley announced there were no reportable actions taken.
REGULAR SESSION, 7:00 P.M.:
Mayor Johnson called the Regular Session to order at 7:05 p.m. and Council Member Scalise led
the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Council Members Arrambide, Clay, Luna, Scalise 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, Acting
Battalion Chief Kurt Stone,Community Services Director Brady Cherry,
Administrative Services Director Rachelle Rickard, Community and
Economic Development Director Paul Saldana, Chief Wastewater
Operator Mark Markcort and City Attorney Roy Hanley.
ITEM NUMBER: A—1
DATE: 01/25/2000
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOTION: By Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide and seconded by Council
Member Luna to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. Proclamation declaring February 2, 2000, "Annual National Groundhog Job Shadow
Day"
Peter Smith, business teacher at Atascadero High School and school to work site facilitator,
accepted the proclamation and explained the Groundhog Job Shadow program.
COMMUNITY FORUM
Al Clark, 9435 El Bordo, explained that he brought a few Boy Scouts with him to this meeting to
witness the City Council in action. He asked the Council to consider appointing a representative
to serve on the Atascadero State Hospital Advisory Board so that the community would be
involved in the activities which take place at the Hospital. He asked the Council to debate this
topic. Mayor Johnson responded by saying that it would be a violation of the Brown Act to
debate the topic.
Richard Moen, 4200 Portola Road, requested Council Member Arrambide suggest to the Air
Pollution Control District to consider making some allowances for backyard burning on larger
lots.
Eric Greening, 6600 Lewis Ave., stated he agrees with the two previous speakers. He also
discussed the Salinas Dam issue. Mr. Greening asked the Council about the issue of the $50,000
to be used for the Salinas Dam efforts. He requested that a few thousand be given to the
movement that was responsible for the efforts in Sacramento. He suggested this issue be a future
agenda item.
Mayor Johnson closed the Public Comment period.
Council Member Arrambide announced that the backyard burning issue will be on the January
25, 2000, agenda and there will be a public hearing.
Mayor Johnson stated that he was unsure of our ability to measure feasible burn days locally
rather than regionally.
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ITEM NUMBER: A—1
DATE: 01/25/2000
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENT AND REPORTS:
Council Member Clay announced that Rush Kolemaine passed away recently. He stated that he
appreciated Mr. Kolemaine's interest in our city and would miss him.
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Memo from League of California Cities entitled, "League Board Acts to Increase
Legislative Effectiveness; Due will increase by 5%. "
City Manager Wade McKinney explained the League of California Cities' memorandum.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. City Council Minutes—November 23, 1999
■ City Clerk recommendation: Council approve the City Council minutes of November
23, 1999 [Marcia McClure Torgerson]
2. City Council Minutes—December 14, 1999
■ City Clerk recommendation: Council approve the City Council minutes of December
14, 1999 [Marcia McClure Torgerson]
3. City Council Study Session Minutes—December 29, 1999
■ City Clerk recommendation: Council approve the City Council Study Session
minutes of December 29, 1999 [Marcia McClure Torgerson]
4. Public Sewer Extension Design,North El Camino Real
■ Fiscal Impact: $19,800.00 to be funded from the Wastewater Division's FY 99-00
Contingency Reserve
■ Staff recommendation: Council authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with
Cannon Associates to prepare plans and specifications for a gravity sewer main
along El Camino Real from Del Rio to the proposed lift station north of the
intersection of El Camino Real and Santa Cruz Road(PS#13), at a maximum cost of
$19,800.00, and make the necessary appropriations. [Community Services
Department]
5. Santa Cruz Road Slope Stabilization Project(#98-15)—Accept the completed public
improvements and authorize release of the project retention.
■ Fiscal Impact: $7,298.40 in FEMA Funds (Fund 500)
■ Staff recommendation: Council accept public improvements as complete and
authorize release of the project retention in the amount of$7,298.40 to Souza
Construction, Inc. [Community Services Department]
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6. Traffic WU Storm Drain Project—Agreement with Cannon Associates at maximum cost
of$14,600 for engineering design services required to prepare plans, contract documents,
technical specifications and special provisions for the extension of an existing storm drain
system along Traffic Way.
■ Fiscal Impact: $14,600.00 ($6,700.00-STIP, $7,900.00-Fund 700)
■ Staff recommendation: Council authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with
Cannon Associates at maximum cost of$14,600.00for the engineering design
services required to prepare plans, contract documents, technical specifications and
special provisions for the extension of an existing storm drain system along Traffic
Way. [Community Services Department]
Eric Greening pulled Item#A-1 for a correction.
Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide pulled Item#A-4 for discussion.
MOTION: By Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide and seconded by Council
Member Luna to approve Items #A-2,3, 5, and 6.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
RE: Item#A-l: Eric Greening, 6600 Lewis Avenue, requested that on page 5 , under
Item#A-4, correct the spelling of Meredith's last name to read: "Kaplan."
MOTION: By Council Member Clay and seconded by Council Member
Scalise.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
RE: Item#A-4: Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide stated that on page 65, under the agreement with
Cannon Associates regarding the sewer extension it states that fees are subject to change without
notice. He asked if we are capping that agreement at $19, 800. Staff responded that the fees are
capped.
Council Member Luna asked if this extension was caused by the Home Depot project. City
Manager Wade McKinney stated that it was not caused by Home Depot and will not benefit
them. The City chose to extend the line at the same time as the Home Depot project in order to
lower expenditures.
Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide asked if the main will be sized and paid for by the project or will
there be additional costs for us. Mr. McKinney stated that we are anticipating a potential
reimbursement agreement with no cost to the City.
Council Member Clay asked if the gravity feed could be extended further south. Mr. McKinney
replied that it could.
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
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MOTION: By Council Member Scalise and seconded by Council Member
Clay to approve Item#A-4.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. General Plan Update— Scope of Work
■ Fiscal Impact: None
■ Staff recommendation: Council receive and file the attached Scope of Work for the
2000 General Plan Update. [Community Development Department]
Community and Economic Development Director Paul Saldana gave the staff report and
answered questions of Council.
Council Member Luna stated that he had requested an itemized budget. He asked about the start
of consultant tasks. Community Development and Economic Director Paul Saldana explained
that they become part of the process almost immediately. Council Member Luna asked if the
total cost of$125,000 included staff costs. Mr. Saldana responded that it did not include staff
costs and currently they do not have an estimate.
Council Member Scalise asked if we have a tentative date for the City Council Hearing: Goal
Consideration under Phase I. Mr. Saldana stated that it would be the first meeting in February.
Council Member Clay asked if it was possible that some savings could be made as the project
moves along. Mr. Saldana responded that it is possible.
Council Member Luna stated that completion date is scheduled for December 2000. He asked if
the date allowed for any possible appeals times for challenging EIRs, etc. Mr. Saldana replied
that the appeal process would be after the final City Council hearing. Council Member Luna
asked for a description of the notification process. Mr. Saldana stated that during the
neighborhood meetings notification would be direct mail. Council Member Luna asked who the
responsible person is for the documents,the website, and the posting of public documents. Mr.
Saldana responded that staff would be responsible.
PUBLIC COMMENT
John McGoff, 9192 Maple St., explained he had previously taken the Council to task for
awarding this contract without competition. He stated that the City Attorney has explained to
him why the City did not have to acquire additional bids for this project. He stated that he
concedes that it was their right to do so. Mr. McGoff asked for clarification on the details of the
contract.
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Eric Greening, 6600 Lewis Ave., asked for clarification on the General Plan update issue. In
particular, he asked the Council to have the Safety Element updated at the same time. He
suggested that the Safety Element be dealt with in a timely manner.
Mayor Johnson closed the Public Comment period.
Mayor Johnson noted that there is no action required on this item.
2. Information Bulletin
E. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Water Committees
Council Member Clay announced that they had their usual meeting on the first Thursday of the
month. He reported that a presentation was given on satellite monitoring systems regarding a
project that was done in 1997 and discussed the results thereof.
Council Member Clay reported that a presentation of Proposition 13 will be given at the next
meeting.
He also stated that Paso Robles will chose a company to perform a study on the groundwater
basin. He estimated that they are 2 to 2 '/a years away from completion.
Integrated Waste Management Authority
Council Member Luna announced that they will meet tomorrow. He stated that the Authority is
going before the State in February to establish 1998 as a base year and to establish diversion on a
regional-wide basis. If the State accepts,the County should be okay except for Paso Robles,
who is not part of the Authority. He stated that February may be the last time for a quorum.
Council Member Luna reported that worm bins provide 300 lbs. of credit to IWMA from the
State.
Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide asked if the Authority addressed the issue of waste increase with the
loss of backyard burning. Council Member Luna replied that they are working on the issue
currently, and he expects that our green waste program will need to expand.
Air Pollution Control District
Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide reported that they will meet on January 26,2000. He stated that
there is a Public Hearing scheduled at the January 25, 2000, City Council meeting.
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SCA-3 Steering Committee
Council Member Scalise stated that the survey will be conducted between January 20 and 25,
2000.
F. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION:
City Attorney
Mr. Hanley announced the City Clerk received the initial papers for the SOAR Initiative
for the City of Atascadero. He explained that he will now do the objective drafting of the
title and summary for the proponents as required by law.
Council Member Luna asked the City Clerk what options the Council has when presented
with the SOAR Initiative. City Clerk Marcia McClure Torgerson responded that the
Council can vote to approve the initiative as an ordinance without it going to an election,
or the Council can approve it to go on the November 2000 ballot.
Mayor Johnson asked if the Council could put the initiative on the ballot without
signatures. Ms. Torgerson responded that the Council could put their own initiative on
the ballot which would not require voters' signatures.
Cites
Ms. McClure Torgerson announced that the terms of Planning Commissioners Bill
Zimmerman and David Bentz will expire in February 1, 2000. She stated that interviews
will be held at the beginning of the next meeting.
G. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. to the next Regular Session scheduled for
January 25, 2000, at 7:00 p.m.
METTING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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Marcia McClure Torgerson, City Cler
Melanie Whaley, Deputy City C61
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