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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 032800 Approved 04/11/2000 4`■ • MINUTES 1918 ® SRO ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 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 C. City of Atascadero v Jim Shores City Attorney Roy Hanley announced there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session. REGULAR SESSION, 7:00 P.M.: Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. and Council Member Clay led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: Board Members Arrambide, Clay, Luna, Scalise and Chairman Johnson Absent: None Others Present: City Clerk Marcia McClure Torgerson and City Treasurer David Graham Staff Present: City Manager Wade McKinney, Police Lieutenant John Crouch, Fire Chief Mike McCain, Assistant City Manager Brady Cherry, Public Works Director Steve Kahn, Administrative Services Director Rachelle Rickard, Community& Economic Development Director Paul Saldana, Assistant Planner Jamie Heltsley, Community Services Manager Geoff English 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 5:0 by a roll-call vote. PRESENTATIONS: 1. Proclamation declaring March 2000, "Grand Jury Month." Mayor Johnson read the proclamation and Sandra Parker accepted the proclamation on behalf of the San Luis Obispo County Civil Grand Jury. She thanked the Council for their recognition and invited the audience to apply to become a Grand Jury member. 2. Proclamation declaring April 2000, "Month of the Child" and April 8, 2000, "Day of the Child." Mayor Johnson read the proclamation and presented it to Andy Michaud of the San Luis Obispo Child Care Planning Council. Mr. Michaud thanked the Council. COMMUNITY FORUM: Leon Korba, Santa Ana Road,thanked the Council for the tribute they made to Micki Korba concerning her efforts during the Orange County fiasco. He commented that the similar issue in San Jose involved the same broker that was utilized in Orange County. He also commended the time and efforts that the late Bill Zimmerman gave to the City of Atascadero and suggested that the Council send his wife a letter of appreciation. Mayor Johnson stated that he was sorry that Micki could not be here to see the closure on the Orange County affair. He also announced that many City employees and officials attended Bill Zimmerman's funeral today. Mayor Johnson stated that Bill truly did have a love for the City. He announced that the City was hoping that his physical condition would improve so that he could personally accept the plaque of appreciation that has been prepared for him for his service to the City on the Planning Commission. Council Member Clay stated that he will miss Bill Zimmerman. Council Member Luna commended Bill Zimmerman's efforts for the City. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENT AND REPORTS: Mayor Johnson stated he has asked the City Attorney to make a presentation concerning the election sign issue as there have been many letters to the Editor about the matter. City Attorney Roy Hanley explained the series of events leading up to the March 7th election and clarified the legal background for his opinions. CC 03/28/00 Page 2 Mayor Johnson announced he is setting up an ad hoc committee consisting of himself, Mike Arrambide, Wade McKinney, Roy Hanley, Marcia Torgerson, Dennis Hegwood, and Lon Allan to review our Code, policies, and method of enforcement. Staff will then create a press release prior to the November election to help clarify the issue for the candidates and the public. Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide asked about the project status of the interchange study. Public Works Director Steve Kahn stated that they have currently had meetings with Cal Trans and Omni Means and they are moving forward. He reported that Omni Means will have a draft submittal of the project study report on the Traffic Way interchange by the end of April. He also reported that Cal Trans is working on the basic environmental and right-of-way study for the approved project of Highway 41 and expects an update, after the public study report is issued, in May. A. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. City Council Minutes—March 14, 2000 ■ City Clerk recommendation: Council approve the City Council minutes of March 14, 2000 [City Clerk] 2. Joint City Council/Parks and Recreation Commission Workshop Minutes—March 16, 2000 ■ City Clerk recommendation: Council approve the Joint City Council/Planning Commission minutes of March 16, 2000 [City Clerk] 3. Treasurer's Report—June 1999 ■ Fiscal Impact: None ■ City Treasurer recommendation Council review and accept[City Treasurer] 4. Treasurer's Report—Jules ■ Fiscal Impact: None ■ City Treasurer recommendation: Council review and accept[City Treasurer] 5. Treasurer's Report—August 1999 ■ Fiscal Impact: None ■ City Treasurer recommendation: Council review and accept[City Treasurer] 6. Treasurer's Report— September 1999 ■ Fiscal Impact: None ■ City Treasurer recommendation: Council review and accept[City Treasurer] 7. June 1999—Accounts Payable and Payroll ■ Fiscal Impact: $986,991.63 ■ Staff recommendation: Council review and approve. [Administrative Services] 8. July 1999—Accounts Payable and Pam ■ Fiscal Impact: $593,094.88 ■ Staff recommendation: Council review and approve. [Administrative Services] CC 03/28/00 Page 3 9. August 1999—Accounts Payable and Payroll ■ Fiscal Impact: $1,436,446 63 ■ Staff recommendation: Council review and approve. [Administrative Services] 10. Acceptance of Final Parcel May#99006/AT 99-079—with a Public Utility easement as required by a Condition of Approval by the City—5398 Portola Road (Lynn Mosher) ■ Fiscal Impact: None ■ Staff recommendations: 1. Council accept the Final Map #99006; and 2. Council accept a Public Utility easement as shown on Attachment B. [Community Development] 11. Acceptance of Final Parcel Map#99013 /AT 99-190—with Public Utility Easement and Subdivision Improvement Agreement— 10600 West Frontage Road (Wilson Land Surveys/Gearhart) ■ Fiscal Impact: None ■ Staff recommendations: 1. Council accept the Final Parcel Map #99013; and 2. Council accept a 6-foot wide Public Utility easement contiguous to the West Frontage Road property line; and 3. Council authorize Mayor to enter into a Subdivision Improvement Agreement with the Applicant to ensure the public improvements are completed in accordancd with the Conditions of Approval for Tentative Parcel Map #99013 [Community Development] 12. Stadium Park—Naming of a Hiking Trail ■ Fiscal Impact: $300.00 Staff recommendation: Council approve draft Resolution naming a hiking trail in Stadium Park, the Blue Oak Trail. [Community Services] Mayor Johnson stated that Item#A-1 has been amended as in the handout. Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide pulled Item#A-5 and Council Member Luna pulled Item#A-12 MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by May.or Pro Tem Arrambide to approve Item #A-1 as amended,Items #A-2,3, 4, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, and 11. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. RE: Item#A-5: Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide asked for clarification on the report. Administrative Director Rachelle Rickard explained that with the new Eden System only the first invoice for each series of invoices appears on the report. MOTION: By Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide and seconded by Council Member Luna to approve Item#A-5. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. RE: Item #A-12: Council Member Luna stated that he supports this item but asked if the City or ANTA will have a display that specifies the type of trees. Assistant City Manager Brady Cherry responded that there is an intent to place interpretive signage in Stadium Park with regard to the flora and fauna at a later date. CC 03/28/00 Page 4 MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide to approved Item#A-12. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. City Clerk Marcia McClure Torgerson recorded the Resolution number to be 2000-007. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Road Abandonment#2000-0002 - an unimproved portion of Coromar Avenue right-of- way ■ Fiscallmpact: None ■ Planning Commission recommendation: Council adopt the draft Resolution, thereby summarily vacating a portion of unimproved Coromar Avenue right-of-way as conditioned and subject to the appropriate findings. [Community Development] Community Development and Economic Director Paul Saldana gave the staff report and answered questions of the Council. Council Member Luna asked about the trees in the area and the possibility of development for this site. Mr. Saldana stated that there is the possibility of two, single-family homes being built there. He commented that the tree issue would be dealt with as part of the building permit application process. Council Member Luna expressed that he would like to see all of this project presented together. Mayor Johnson asked if the building permits would come before the Council. Mr. Saldana replied that they would not. There was no Public Comment. MOTION: By Council Member Scalise and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide to adopt the draft Resolution, thereby summarily vacating a portion of unimproved Coromar Avenue right-of way as conditioned and subject to the appropriate findings. Motion passed 4:1 by a roll-call vote. (Luna opposed) C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS: 1. Smart Growth Principles ■ Fiscal Impact: None ■ Staff recommendation: Council adopt Smart Growth Principles for the City of Atascadero as attached and direct staff to include principles in General Plan Update document. [Community Development] Community & economic Development Director Paul Saldana gave the staff report and answered questions of the Council. There was no Public Comment. CC 03/28/00 Page 5 MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Council Member Clay to adopt Smart Growth Principles for the City of Atascadero as attached and direct staff to include principles in General Plan Update document. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. 2. Information Bulletin D. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Air Pollution Control District Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide announced that the District met last Wednesday, and Officer Carr reported that he has a working relationship with the City of Atascadero regarding the City's burning issues. He reported that they are seeking some grant monies to buy more electric vehicles. County Myor's Round Table Mayor Johnson stated that the Regional Director of Cal Trans met with the mayors and pledged his support of cities. Economic Vitality Corporation, Board of Directors Mayor Johnson commented that the Board is working on an update to the five-year plan on for the four regions they review; North County being one of the regions. North County Homeless Coalition Council Member Luna announced that they will meet on April 13, 2000. E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION: None F. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 8:01 p.m. to the next regular session scheduled on April 11, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. MINUTES RECORDED BY AND PREPARED BY: Marcia McClure Torgerson, City Jerk ab Melanie Whaley, Deputy City Cle CC 03/28/00 Page 6