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ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 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
2. Conference with labor negotiator(Govt. Code Sec. 54957.6)
Agency Negotiator: City Manager
Employee organizations: Department Heads, Mid-Management/Professional,
Confidential, Atascadero Fire Captains, Atascadero Firefighters, Service
Employees Intl. Union Local 620, Atascadero Police Assoc.
City Attorney Roy Hanley announced there was no reportable action in the Closed Session. The
meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p.m. to be continued after the Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION, 7:00 P.M.:
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:10 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 McClure Torgerson
Staff Present: City Manager Wade McKinney, Police Chief Dennis Hegwood, Fire Chief
Mike McCain, Assistant City Manager Brady Cherry, Public Works
Director Steve Kahn, Community and Economic Development Director
Paul Saldana, Principal Planner Warren Frace, and City Attorney Roy
Hanley.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Council Member
Clay to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
Hal Carden, 5355 San Jacinto, expressed his concern with the lack of a crosswalk in front of San
Benito School. He encouraged the Council to actively support the development of safe routes to
school.
Eric Greening, 6600 Lewis Ave., stated he is concerned with the lack of safe pedestrian
pathways from the Lakes project into town.
Mayor Johnson closed the Public Comment period.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENT AND REPORTS:
Council Member Luna shared a portion of the results of the Foundation for Community Design
survey of cities. He asked the City Clerk to contact the Foundation and request several result
books for public review.
Council Member Clay suggested that a bike path/walkway be put in place alongside the
emergency exit in the Lakes Project. Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide stated that the residents of
River Gardens do not support such a walkway.
Council Member Scalise asked staff to talk to Red Cross Chapter concerning availability of
office space as they are losing their office space in Paso Robles.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. City Council Minutes—April 11, 2000
■ City Clerk recommendation: Council approve the City Council minutes of April 11,
2000 [City Clerk]
2. Weed Abatement Program—Declaring vegetative growth and/or refuse a public nuisance.
■ Fiscal Impact: None; costs involved in administering this program are recovered
through the 100%administrative fee.
■ Staff recommendation: Council adopt the proposed Resolution, declaring vegetative
growth and/or refuse a public nuisance, commencing proceedings for the abatement
of said nuisances, and placing all abatement fees on the San Luis Obispo County
Special Tax Assessment for the fiscal year 2000-2001 Tax Roll. [Fire]
3. Final Parcel Map#98007 AT 98-109—5405 Olmeda Avenue (Pearson/Vaughan
Surveys)
■ Fiscal Impact: None
■ Staff recommendation: Council:
1. Accept the Final Parcel Map #98007; and
2. Accept a blanket Public Utility Easement underlying the un-built portions of the
parcel. [Community& Economic Development]
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4. Office Furniture Purchase—City Council, City Clerk, City Treasurer, City Attorney and
City Manager's offices.
■ Fiscal Impact: $12,722.14
■ Staff recommendation: Council approve purchase of office furniture from Russco in
the amount of$12, 722.14. [City Manager]
Council Member Luna pulled Item#A-4 for discussion.
MOTION: By Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide and seconded by Council
Member Clay to approve Items #A-1,A-2, and A-3.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
Resolution for Item #A-2 will be #2000-009.
RE: ITEM#A-4: Council Member Luna stated that he did not feel new furniture for the City
Council is necessary.
Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide asked staff asked which account funds will come from, were the bid
requests of comparable products, and does the price listed include freight charges.
City Manager Wade McKinney responded yes,the bid requests were for comparable products
and yes, the price is the final price with no additions for delivery. He also commented that
although the Council does not use the furniture that often, it would allow the Council someplace
to meet with the public. Mr. McKinney explained that staff has looked into auctioning off some
of the older, well-worn furniture in City Hall to help off-set the costs of this purchase. The
auctioneer would not offer us money but stated they he would charge us to remove the junk we
call furniture. He stated there is not an abundance of useable furniture in City Hall.
Council Member Clay stated that he rarely uses the Council furniture.
Council Member Scalise suggested the Council could use a conference table instead of a desk in
their office.
Mr. McKinney stated that this is an opportunity to be more ceremonial.
PUBLIC COMMENT
John McGoff, 9192 Maple St., expressed his concerns with the bid process used to acquire the
information listed. He questioned why the final purchase price is higher than the lowest bid after
the elimination of several desks and a conference table. Mr. McKinney explained that after staff
determined which company they would use, some equipment was changed: line reduced, and
number of units increased. Mr. McKinney stated that Russco is a GSA bidder. Mr. McGoff
recommended that the Council send this item back for re-bid.
Mayor Johnson closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide and seconded by Council
Member Scalise to approve Item #A-4.
Motion passed 4:1 by a roll-call vote. (Luna opposed)
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B. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Robles Avenue Four Unit PD-7 Overlav—Zone Change 99007, Master Plan of
Development(CUP 99022), Tentative Parcel Map 99010 (N.W.C. Robles Avenue &
Sombrilla Avenue/ Shores)
■ Fiscal Impact: Negligible
■ Planning Commission recommendation: Council:
1. Adopt the Draft Resolution, certifying the proposed Negative Declaration; and,
2. Introduce the Draft Ordinance, for first reading by title only, to approve Zone
Change 99007; and,
3. Adopt the Draft Resolution, approving the Master Plan of Development (CUP
99022) subject to Conditions of Approval; and,
4. Adopt the Draft Resolution, approving Tentative Parcel Map 99010 subject to
Conditions of Approval.
Community and Economic Development Director Paul Saldafia gave the staff report and
Principal Planner Warren Frace answered questions of the Council.
There was no Public Comment.
MOTION: By Council Member Scalise and seconded by Council Member
Clay to adopt the Draft Resolution, certifying the proposed
Negative Declaration.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. (Resolution No. 2000-010)
MOTION: By Council Member Scalise and seconded by Council Member
Clay to introduce the Draft Ordinance, for first reading by title
only,to approve Zone Change 99007.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
MOTION: By Council Member Scalise and seconded by Council Member
Clay to adopt the Draft Resolution, approving the Master Plan
of Development(CUP 99022) subject to Conditions of
Approval.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. (Resolution No.2000-011)
MOTION: By Council Member Scalise and seconded by Council Member
Clay to adopt the Draft Resolution, approving Tentative Parcel
Map 99010 subject to Conditions of Approval.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. (Resolution No.2000-012)
C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Chamber of Commerce Request—for City to participate in the installation of brackets
and banners on a portion of E1 Camino Real
Fiscal Impact: $3,000
■ Staff recommendation: Council authorize the contribution of up to $3,000 for the
installation of brackets and the purchase of 35 banners on a portion of El Camino
Real. [Community Services]
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Assistant City Manager Brady Cherry gave the staff report and answered questions of the
Council
Council Member Clay and Scalise expressed support for this project.
Council Member Luna asked if this has been coordinated with the Main Street Program. Mr.
Saldana stated that there has been some talk but no specifics have been made as they have not yet
created a Master Plan. Council Member Luna expressed concern for having so many City
banners that viewers are distracted from the special event banners. He stated that he would
rather see the money spent on road repairs.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Joanne Main, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, stated she was glad to facilitate
this request for the non-profit organizations such as the Wine Festival Committee, Colony Days
Committee, and the Zoological Society. She explained that they thought it would be best to have
one organization responsible for changing the banners in order to minimize cost for other
committees/organizations and damage to the hardware.
Hal Carden, 5355 San Jacinto, encouraged the Council to support this request as many of these
organizations provide many benefits to the City.
Eric Greening, 6600 Lewis Ave., stated that he supports the idea of banners but is concerned
about placing them all along El Camino Real. He expressed his concern that this would be
overbearing and would be best limited to the downtown area.
Barbie Butz, 3370 San Fernando Road, representative of the Colony Days Committee stated
banners would be an excellent way for the City to advertise all kinds of events.
Mayor Johnson closed the Public Comment period.
Mayor Johnson expressed concern for the impact it will have on the City's maintenance crew
although he does want to support our community groups. He asked where the City is in regard to
the budget. Mr. McKinney responded that the City is expected that its revenue will exceed what
was previously planned for.
Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide stated that he is in support of this proposal.
MOTION: By Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide and seconded by Council
Member Scalise to authorize the contribution of up to $3,000 for the
installation of brackets and the purchase of 35 banners on a portion of
El Camino Real with the following amendments:
1) The City participate in the installation of the brackets in the spirit
of a community project; and,
2) The fee be waived for the administrative hearing.
Motion passed 4:1 by a roll-call vote. (Luna opposed)
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2. Revisions to the Stadium Park Short-Term Rules and Public Use Policies
■ Fiscal Impact: None. The costs would have to be covered by the organizations that
with to use Stadium Park.
■ Staff recommendation: Council adopt draft Resolution, approving the proposed
changes to the Short-Term Park Rules and Public Use Policies originally adopted
with Resolution No. 92-97. [Community Services]
Assistant City Manager Brady Cherry provided the staff report and answered questions of the
Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Barbie Butz, 3370 San Fernando Road, Parks and Recreation Commission Chairman, stated that
the Commission supports having a City-sponsored event for the purpose of identifying potential
problems so they could be solved before other agencies hold events.
Eric Greening, 6600 Lewis Ave., stated he supports the use of Stadium Park for community
events. He also said he agreed with Mrs. Butz on having a City-sponsored event first to help
identify potential problems.
Council Member Clay asked if there could be a designated smoking area.
Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide suggested a sign be posted.
Mayor Johnson stated that he would like to see Mike McCain have a part in the decision making.
Barbie Butz, 3370 San Fernando Road, suggested that the Community Band have a concert as a
trial event.
Eric Greening, 6600 Lewis Ave., stated that it would be wise to see first what would work best
before making plans.
Mayor Johnson closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Arrambide to adopt draft Resolution, approving the proposed
changes to the Short-Term Park Rules and Public Use Policies with
the following amendment:
Changing "g" under Policy 3 to read "Portable restrooms are
required for all public assembly events and must be removed as soon
as possible or next business day."
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
3. Request Atascadero State Hospital Consider Leasing Property—for the potential
development of a public park.
■ Fiscal Impact: None at this time.
■ Staff recommendation: Council authorize the Mayor to send correspondence to the
Atascadero State Hospital,formally requesting consideration of a lease agreement
for approximately six acres of State property for use as a public park. [Community
Services]
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Assistant City Manager Brady Cherry gave the staff report and answered questions of Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chris Slater, 4600 San Vicente, President of Atascadero Youth Football, stated they are looking
for a home football field for their organization. He strongly urged the Council to pursue this
potential parkland for the City. Council Member Clay asked if his organization would be willing
to help with the development of a football field if the City acquired this property. Mr. Slater
answered, yes.
MOTION: By Council Member Clay and seconded by Council Member
Luna to authorize the Mayor to send correspondence to the
Atascadero State Hospital,formally requesting consideration of a
lease agreement for approximately six acres of State property for use
as a public park.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
4. Information Bulletin
A. General Plan Status Report
B. Main Street
C. Employee Update
D. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
CountMgyor's Round Table
Mayor Johnson reported that they met last week, and the Mayors are proposing a joint meeting
of the City Councils for public awareness of Proposition 8402.
Economic Vitality Corporation, Board of Directors
Mayor Johnson announced that they will meet tomorrow.
Economic Opportunity Commission
Council Member Scalise stated that they are working on a partnership with a private company.
North County Homeless Coalition
Council Member Luna reported that they met a couple of weeks ago. At the meeting it was
stated that there are approximately 600 permanent homeless in the North County, 80%being
women and children. He stated that a smaller group was formed to discuss the problem of
creating a homeless shelter and daycare centers in the North County.
Ad Hoc Committee—Campaign Sign Issues
Mayor Johnson announced that the Ad Hoc committee for Sign and Code of Ethics met
yesterday. He expects to see a recommendation before the Council after a few more meetings.
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION:
City Council
Council Member Clay stated that things in general are looking good, and he is excited about it.
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Council Member Luna commended the staff for investing in audio/visual equipment and stated
that currently, Atascadero is ranked as number four for public access in the County.
Cit�Clerk
City Clerk Marcia McClure Torgerson announced that Vice Chairman Clark has submitted his
letter of resignation. She asked for Council direction in acquiring a new commissioner.
There was a Council consensus to have an open recruitment.
F. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 9:17 p.m. to the next regular session scheduled on May
09, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. The Council returned to Closed Session.
MEETING RECORDED BY AND MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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Marcia McClure Torgerson, City C rk
Melanie Whaley, Deputy City Clerk
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