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can' i ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2000
7:00 P.M.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: 6:30 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION: (Immediately following Redevelopment Agency Meeting)
1. Conference with legal counsel [Govt. Code §54956.9]
Existing litigation: City of Atascadero v Atascadero Unified School District
City Attorney Roy Hanley announced there was no reportable action taken.
REGULAR SESSION, 7:00 P.M.:
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Members of Girl Scout Troops #65, #423, and#618 presented flags and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Council Members Arrambide, Clay, Luna, Scalise and Mayor Johnson
Absent: None
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,Assistant City Manager Brady Cherry, Public Works
Director Steve Kahn, Administrative Services Director Rachelle Rickard,
Community and Economic Development Director Paul Saldana, Principal
Planner Warren Frace, and City Attorney Roy Hanley
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOTION: By Council Member Scalise and seconded by Council Member
Clay to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. Proclamation declaring February 22, 2000 "Girl Scouting's Thinking Day."
Mayor Johnson presented the proclamation to the Troop Leaders.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
Hank Alberts, President of the American Civil Liberties Union, SLO County, sent information to
the Council opposing Proposition 21 and urged the Council to oppose the proposition also.
Calvin Kunz, 3314 S. El Pomar Road, Templeton, campaign coordinator for Proposition 22,
expressed support for Proposition 22 and asked the Council to endorse the Proposition.
Barbie Butz, 3370 San Fernando Road, read a proposed letter to the editor written by the Parks
and Recreation Commission in support of Proposition 12. She handed out copies of the letter
and asked the individual Council Members to sign them if they supported the Proposition(see
Attachment A).
Eric Greening, 6600 Lewis Ave., stated he is strongly opposed to Proposition 21 and 22.
However, he stated that he is in favor of both Proposition 12 and 14.
Mayor Johnson closed the Public Comment period.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENT AND REPORTS:
Mayor Johnson read a letter sent to him congratulating Atascadero on our Tree City USA
designation(see Attachment B).
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. City Council Minutes—February 08, 2000
■ City Clerk recommendation: Council approve the City Council minutes of February
08, 2000 [Marcia McClure Torgerson]
2. Fire Department Fee Schedule
■ Fiscal Impact: No negative fiscal impact.
■ Staff recommendation: Council adopt attached Draft Resolution, rescinding and
amending Resolution No. 1999-006. [Fire Department]
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3. Revision of Ordinance No. 337—Removal of Vegetative Growth and/or Refuse
■ Fiscal Impact: None
■ Staff recommendation: Council introduce,for first reading by title only, the attached
draft Ordinance, amending Section 6-13.05 (Exemptions) as presented. [Fire
Department]
Eric Greening pulled Item#A-1, and Council Member Clay pulled Item#A-3.
MOTION: By Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide and seconded by Council
Member Clay to approve Item#A-2.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
City Clerk Marcia McClure Torgerson announced that the Resolution No. is 2000-002.
RE: Item #A-1: Eric Greening stated the acronym RACK should be WRAC under the
Committee Reports section of the minutes.
MOTION: By Council Member Scalise and seconded by Council Member
Clay to approve Item #A-1 as amended.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
RE: Item #A-3: Council Member Clay asked Fire Chief Mike McCain to give a brief
explanation of the proposed Ordinance.
MOTION: By Council Member Clay and seconded by Council Member
Scalise to approve Item #A-3.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Presentation of Community Telephone Survey Results - by Godbe Research
■ Fiscal Impact: None
■ Staff recommendation: Council receive and file results.
Bryan Godbe, President of Godbe Research, gave the presentation of the results of the random
telephone survey and answered questions of Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Joanne Main, 8940 San Gabriel Road, Executive Director for the Chamber of Commerce,
commended the Council for conducting this survey.
Eric Greening, 6600 Lewis Ave.,thanked Godbe Research for their work on this survey. He also
shared with the Council the results of the County survey recently completed.
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Richard Moen, 4200 Portola Road,thanked the Council for the repairs of Portola Road. He
expressed pleasant surprise in finding that 5% of citizens gained their information about the City
from the City newsletter.
Barbie Butz, 3370 San Fernando, Atascadero Recreation Committee, thanked the Council for
having the survey because it identifies a youth center as a priority for many community
members.
The Council received and filed the report and survey.
2. Reaffirmation of Current General Plan Goals
■ Fiscal Impact: None
■ Staff recommendation: Council adopt attached Draft Resolution, reaffirming the
goals of the existing General Plan and directing staff to proceed with updating the
General Plan with these goals as a foundation. [Community Development
Department]
Community and Economic Development Director Paul Saldana gave the staff report and
answered questions of Council. Each of the Council Members expressed their concerns and
preferences.
Mayor Johnson expressed concerns for goals involving the Downtown Plan and the statement
made in regard to entry level management jobs.
Council Member Clay stated that he felt uncomfortable about the topics regarding land use,
clustering and open space, recreation facilities/parks/playing fields and mixed uses.
Council Member Scalise asked if the comments made tonight are merely comments or if they
may be implemented. Mr. McKinney replied that tonight the Council is affirming that the goals
listed are truly the goals they would like to have. He explained that the process will include a
study which will eventually work on policies, objectives, individual definitions, etc. However,
these changes will not be made tonight. He stated that the Council can give direction, although
this is only the first step in the process which recognizes the goals for the General Plan and sets a
good foundation for the General Plan.
Council Member Clay continued, stating concerns with the Noise Element, and downtown
development.
Council Member Scalise named lot sizes, the Circulation Element(truck traffic), Housing
Element(affordable housing), Downtown(main street),youth programs, and growth industry as
areas she would like to see addressed.
Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide stated that possibly the Council could be confusing objectives with
goals. However, he did express concern for use of the wording of"adequate regional facilities."
He commented that he would like to see the Noise Element broadened to possibly a sensory
element. Mr. McKinney explained that usage of the word"adequate" is somewhat necessary for
such a complex document in order to match with other programs. He stated that the Noise
Element is required, however ordinances can be used in place of new elements.
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Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide questioned the use of language which claimed to "protect"the
commercial service sector.
McKinney responded that he was unsure as to the wording also, and commented that it may be a
compromise as opposed to a community goal.
Council Member Luna clarified some of the concerns mentioned earlier and agreed that to
"protect"the commercial service sector is probably too strong of a word.
Mayor Johnson stated that many of the recommendations made were valid and expressed belief
that the Council is setting a nice foundation.
Council Member Scalise stated that she would like to see a more useable document, one that is
more specific.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Eric Greening, 6600 Lewis Ave., stated that the agenda listed this item as a reaffirmation of the
current General Plan goals. However, each Council Member expressed a list of changes they
wanted to recommend. He explained that he felt the public should have been noticed if the
Council intends to amend the goals.
Mr. McKinney stated if the Council did wish to make amendments to the goals, there would need
to be a public hearing.
Mary Pellett, 4320 Del Rio Road, stated that if any property in his neighborhood is to be
rezoned, he feels the neighbors should be notified. He explained his concerns about some of the
suggestions made tonight.
Mayor Johnson closed the Public Comment period.
Mr. McKinney clarified for Council Member Clay that the issues discussed tonight could be
implemented or addressed later as objectives and policies.
MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Arrambide to adopt attached Draft Resolution, reaffirming the goals
of the existing General Plan and directing staff to proceed with
updating the General Plan with these goals as a foundation.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
City Clerk Marcia McClure Torgerson announced that the Resolution No. is 2000-003.
3. Information Bulletin
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D. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Economic Opportunity Commission
Council Member Scalise announced that April 3rd through 8th is Homeless Awareness Week and
there will be numerous activities planned. She expressed pleasure that a portion of CDBG funds
may go towards affordable housing.
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION:
City Clerk
City Clerk Marcia McClure Torgerson reported that last week she attended her 1St year of a 3-
year program for Continuing Education for Public Officials. She thanked the Council for the
opportunity.
City Treasurer
City Treasurer David Graham stated that the report he gave them is an informal report. He
commented that he hopes to improve his Excel skills in the near future.
F. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:51 p.m. to the Strategic Planning session on February
28, 2000 at 3:00 p.m.
MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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Marcia McClure Torgerson, City qerk
Melanie Whaley, Deputy City Cler
ATTACHMENTS: A- Letter presented to the Editor by the Atascadero Parks and
Recreation Committee expressing favor for Prop 12.
B- Letter from The National Arbor Day Foundation, naming
Atascadero as 1999 Tree City USA.
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Attachment A
Atascadero City Council
Meeting Date: 2-22-00
February 22, 2000
Editor
Local Media
Dear Editor:
The statewide ballot on March 7, 2000 includes Proposition 12, sponsored by the state
legislature which, if approved, would authorize the sale of$2.1 billion in bonds to fund
state, regional and local park projects. We urge everyone to vote YES on this measure.
Besides benefiting the state-park system, this ballot measure would provide a direct
allocation to the City of Atascadero of approximately $227,700.00 for park
improvements. These funds could be used for parkland acquisition, development
rehabilitation or restoration. In addition, if passed, Atascadero would be eligible to
apply for grant funds from this measure that could also pay for improvements to our
parks.
In addition to helping communities on a local level throughout the state, Prop, 12 will
fund facility upgrades and repairs to our beautiful state park system, while protecting
critical wildlife habitat and open space.
These upgrades are badly needed. The last statewide park bond approved by the voters
was over a decade ago. This is the best opportunity for us to step up and improve state,
regional and local parks and open space, and in so doing contribute to the high quality of
life we enjoy in Atascadero. For ourselves and for future generations, please join us in
voting Yes on Proposition 12.
Members of the Atascadero Parks and Recreation Commission
Attachment B
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February 8, 2000
HONORARY TRUSTEES
STEWART UDALL
Chair The Honorable Ra Johnson
Former Secretary of Interior y
EDDIEALBERT Mayor of the City of Atascadero
Entertainer
WILLIAM H.BANZHAF 6500 Palma Avenue
Executive Vice President Atascadero, CA 93422
Society of American Foresters
DOUGLAS BEREUTER
U.S.Congressman Dear Mayor Johnson:
DONALD BORUT
Executive Director
National League of Cities Congratulations to Atascadero on being named as a
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Enertainerr 1999 Tree City USA!
J.THOMAS COCHRAN
Executive Director
U.S.Conference of Mayors As we begin the new century, it is especially
°Ch®iMICHAEL DOMBECK appropriate to recognize the value of trees to our
USDA•ForestService communities . The trees we plant and care for today will
J.JAMES EXON
Former U.S.Senator cool and beautify our cities, increase property values,
LADY BIRD JOHNSON help clean the air and water, and conserve energy for
Stonewall,Texas
J.MICHAEL McCLOSKEY years to come.
Chairman
Sierra Club
MAXINE(MRS.FRANK)MORRISON The Tree City USA award indicates that you take your
Former Nebraska First Lady municipal tree-care responsibilities seriously.
JAMES C.OLSON
J.Sterling Morton Biographer
PEARLIE S.REED
Chief An effective community forestry program is an
USDA-Natural Resources ongoing process of growth and renewal--a program of
Conservation Service
ERNEST C.SHEA planting and care that continues through the years . As a
Chief Executive Officer Tree City USA, you have a solid foundation for that
Nall.Assn.of Conservation Districts
R.E.: