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ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 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:
a. City of Atascadero v Atascadero Unified School District
b. City of Atascadero v Kelly Gearhart
City Attorney Roy Hanley announced that no reportable action was taken.
REGULAR SESSION, 7:00 P.M.:
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide 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, Police
Lieutenant John Couch, Fire Chief Mike McCain,Assistant City Manager
Brady Cherry, Administrative Services Director Rachelle Rickard, Public
Works Director Steve Kahn, Community and Economic Development
Director Paul Saldana, Community Services Manager Geoff English,
Principal Planner Warren Frace, Public Works Technician Valerie
Humphrey and City Attorney Roy Hanley
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOTION: Council Member Luna and seconded by Council Member Clay
to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. Proclamation declaring Thursday, March 16, 2000, "Absolutely Incredible Kid Day."
Mayor Johnson presented the proclamation to Jackie Oliver of Campfire Boys and Girls.
2. Employee recognition.
Kim Treece, Senior Police Officer, was introduced by Police Chief Hegwood. Mayor Johnson
presented Ms. Treece with a plaque of appreciation from the Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement.
Mayor Johnson announced that the plaque to be presented to Bill Zimmerman for his service on
the Planning Commission is currently on hold as Mr. Zimmerman is recovering from health
problems.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
Eric Greening, 6600 Lewis Ave., asked if the Council is going to be meeting with the Parks and
Recreation Commission this Thursday as the agenda states the next Council meeting is March
28''. He also stated that nothing has been heard from Sacramento with regard to the Salinas Dam
Project. However, he commented that the San Luis Obispo City is in continued movement
toward the project.
Raynelle Gaines, Atascadero, President of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of San Luis
Obispo, stated she called Council Member Luna concerning the Atascadero State Hospital SVP
program. She asked the Council to keep a close watch on the State's future actions as we need
beds for the mentally ill and we don't need SVPs.
Eric Greening, 6600 Lewis Ave., suggested the Council comment on the current EIR for the
proposed State Hospital construction.
City Manager Wade McKinney announced that State documents say that we are no longer in
consideration.
Council Member Luna stated State code reads that if no other site is selected, Atascadero will be
the site for expansion. He announced that the EIR deadline for comments is April 15, 2000, and
he encouraged the public to participate in making comments.
Mayor Johnson closed the Public Comment period.
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COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENT AND REPORTS:
Council Member Luna suggested that Mayor Johnson and Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide form a
committee for the purpose of creating a code of conduct for candidates to sign when they run for
election.
City Attorney Roy Hanley stated he is preparing some information on code of conduct with
regard to City facilities.
Mayor Johnson stressed that he would like to make sure staff does not get caught in the middle
of politics.
Council Member Clay commented that he agreed with Council Member Luna in regards to
educating the public in this matter.
Council Member Scalise stated that recently she read the handbook on candidates provided by
the City of Atascadero and found it to be very clear. She suggested taking some the handbook
contents into consideration.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. City Council Minutes—February 22, 2000
■ City Clerk recommendation: Council approve the City Council minutes of February
22, 2000 [City Clerk]
2. City Council Strategic Planning Workshop Minutes—February 28, 2000
■ City Clerk recommendation: Council approve the City Council minutes of February
28, 2000 [City Clerk]
3. Joint City Council/Planning Commission Workshop Minutes—February 29, 2000
■ City Clerk recommendation: Council approve the Joint City Council/Planning
Commission minutes of February 29, 2000 [City Clerk]
4. Revision of Ordinance No. 337—Removal of Vegetative Growth and/or Refuse
■ Fiscal Impact: None
■ Staff recommendation: Council introduce,for second reading by title only, the
attached draft Ordinance, amending Section 6-13.05 (Exemptions) as presented.
[Fire]
City Clerk Marcia Torgerson pulled#A-3. Council Member Luna pulled Item#A-4 for
discussion.
City Clerk Marcia Torgerson announced that Item#A-3 will be amended on page 15, removing
the word"public" in front of"education." Council Member Luna pointed out two additional
typos that the City Clerk said she would correct.
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MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem'
Arrambide to approve Item#A-3 with amendments and Items
#A-1 and 2.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
RE: Item#A-4: Council Member Luna stated that he received a phone call from a citizen who
had a concern for the elderly with regard to this project. He asked if there is some mechanism
which would allow the City to help out if necessary or if it would just become a tax issue. He
also asked if the City keeps a list of contractors and those property owners who may have
animals that would satisfy the weed abatement ordinance. Fire Chief Mike McCain replied "no"
to both questions, and commented that the Department has not received complaints with regard
to the issue.
Several Council Members named various local organizations that are available for service to the
elderly.
MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Arrambide for Council to introduce, for second reading by title
only, the attached draft Ordinance, amending Section 6-13.05
(Exemptions) as presented.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
City Clerk Marcia McClure Torgerson announced that the Ordinance number will be 371.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 2000 Community Development Block Grant Funds
■ Fiscal Impact: $237,695 in 2000 Community Development Block Grant Funds
■ Staff recommendation: Council fund allocation as specified in staff report. [Public
Works]
Public Works Director Steve Kahn gave the staff report and answered questions of Council.
Council Member Luna asked if we request a report on how money is spent. Mr. Kahn replied
that yes,the applicant is required to turn in a report and refund them the money based on the
report. Council Member Luna asked if a satisfaction survey is included in the report.
Administration Services Director Rachelle Rickard responded that a request for reimbursement is
submitted on a project-to-project basis, however there is no satisfaction survey done. Council
Member Luna stated that he would like to see a survey done.
Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide asked questions regarding the cost of distributing monies.
Council Member Luna asked for clarification regarding the use of developer fees in drainage
project and sidewalk improvements. City Manager Wade McKinney explained that developer
fees cover those projects and areas that they directly affect and not always the entire project.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Ann Ketcherside, Atascadero, requested the Council designate some monies to recreation
programs.
Jim McNamara, EOC of San Luis Obispo, Director of the Home Repair Program, described their
program and answered questions of the Council.
J.D. Main, President of the Homeless Housing Project, explained the proposal from the HHP and
answered questions of Council.
Council Member Luna suggested Atascadero support the Homeless Housing Project along with
the County.
Council Member Scalise stated that there is a committee in the North County made up of
members of Loaves and Fishes, Social Services, Mental Health, and the Church Coalition. They
are attempting to open a daycare center and hope to count the number of homeless in the North
County.
Mike Ryan, 5t" District Supervisor for SLO County explained the progress made so far by the
EOC in San Luis Obispo. He encouraged the City to have a representative of the City attend the
North County committee that is addressing the homeless housing problem. Mayor Johnson
appointed Council Member Luna to the committee.
Raynelle Gaines, encouraged the Council to address permanent housing for the homeless. She
expressed concern for using grant monies on drainage issues.
J.D. Main, stated the next meeting of the North County Homeless Coalition will be on April 13,
2000, at 3:30 p.m. at the Atascadero Library.
Ann Ketcherside, asked for a copy of the requests made for grant money. She stressed that she
would like to see some money go toward a recreation center.
Mayor Johnson closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Council Member Scalise and seconded by Council Member
Luna to fund allocations specified in staff report.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
2. General Plan Amendment 99001 —(L.U.E. Cycle 1, 2000)
Zone Change 99001, Tentative Parcel Map 99003
• Fiscal Impact: Negligible
■ Planning Commission recommendation:
1. Council adopt attached draft Resolution, certifying the proposed Negative
Declaration;
2. Council adopt attached draft Resolution, approving proposed General Plan
Amendment 99001;
3. Council introduce for first reading by title only, the attached draft Ordinance,
approving proposed Zone Change 99001;
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4. Council adopt attached draft Resolution, approving Tentative Parcel Map 99003
as conditioned and subject to findings. [Community Development]
Principal Planner Warren Frace gave the staff report and answered questions of Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
John McGoff, 9192 Maple, expressed appreciation that the Planning Department originally did
not recommend the project. He cautioned the public to keep an eye on the General Plan Update.
Sheryl Dresback, stated her property is adjacent to this proposal and submitted a map showing
her location(see Attachment A). She expressed her opposition to this proposal and stated that
she and her neighbors were not formally notified of the Planning Commission meeting or this
Council meeting. She asked the Council not to approve the zone change.
Duncan Wallace, 8934 Junipero, stated that he also was not formally notified of this proposal.
He stated that there is a sewer line issue. He cautioned that this would be a dangerous precedent
to set.
Alisa Anderson, stated she supports the proposal.
Jason Henderson, stated he supports Mr. Bunyea's proposal.
John Bunyea, Applicant, submitted a document with 30 signatures of residents on Junipero who
support this proposal (see Attachment B).
Mayor Johnson closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Council Member Clay and seconded by Council Member
Scalise to adopt the attached draft Resolution, certifying the
proposed Negative Declaration.
Motion passed 5:0 by roll-call vote.
City Clerk Marcia Torgerson announced that the adopted Resolution will be #2000-004.
MOTION: By Council Member Clay and seconded by Council Member
Scalise to adopt the draft Resolution, approving proposed
General plan Amendment 99001.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
City Clerk Marcia Torgerson announced that the adopted Resolution will be #2000-005.
MOTION: By Council Member Clay and seconded by Council Member
Scalise to introduce for first reading by title only,the attached
draft Ordinance, approving proposed Zone Change 99001.
Motion passed 5:0 by roll-call vote.
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MOTION: By Council Member Clay and seconded by Council Member
Scalise to adopt the draft Resolution approving Tentative
Parcel Map 99003 as conditioned and subject to findings.
Motion passed 5:0 by roll-call vote.
City Clerk Marcia Torgerson announced that the adopted Resolution will be #2000-006.
C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Mid Year Review
■ Fiscal Impact: None
■ Staff recommendation: Council receive and file report [Administrative Services]
Administrative Services Director Rachelle Rickard gave the staff report and answered questions
of Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
Mayor Johnson announced the report has been received and filed by the Council.
2. Information Bulletin
D. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
S.L.O. Council of Governments/S.L.O. Regional Transit Authority
Mayor Johnson commented that new funds are available and he has given the information to
staff.
Water Committees
Council Member Clay reported that the latest guest speaker at the Water Forum spoke in regards
to the lawsuits in Santa Maria.
Intesrated Waste Management Authority
Council Member Luna announced that the IWMA is now a regional organization and the 50.3
percent was accepted.
County Mayor's Round Table
Mayor Johnson stated that they will meet on Friday. He reported that the State is looking into
changing the area code, and he commented that a letter is in the makings to let the State know
that we would like to keep our area code number.
SCA-3 Steering Committee
Council Member Scalise stated that they will meet on Thursday. She invited anyone to view the
survey in regard to the half-cent sales tax for transportation.
County Supervisor Mike Ryan stated that that he would like to be invited to the next
City/Schools Committee meeting.
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E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION:
City Treasurer
City Treasurer David Graham gave a Treasurer's Report
F. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:51 p.m. to the joint City Council/Parks and
Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for March 16, 2000, at 6:00 p.m.
ATTACHMENTS: A- Map presented by Sheryl Dresback showing the proposed
project area with regard to her property.
B-Petition presented by John Bunyea with 30 neighborhood
signatures of approval for his project.
MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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Marcia McClure Torgerson, City Cler
Melanie Whaley, Deputy City Clei�i
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