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MINUTES
ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 279 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 Billings
b. 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 taken in Closed Session.
He also stated there was no discussion concerning Atascadero Unified School District as a
settlement has been reached.
REGULAR SESSION, 7:00 P.M.:
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. and Council Member Luna 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, Fire Chief
Mike McCain, Assistant City Manager Brady Cherry, Public Works
Director Steve Kahn, Community Development Director Paul Saldana,
City Attorney Roy Hanley, Chief of Wastewater Operations Mark
Markwort, and Principal Planner Warren Frace.
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:
Gretchen Gray, 10420 San Marcos Road, stated she is representing her neighborhood concerning
the removal of the cable being installed by Charter Communications. Charter has agreed to
remove the cables but the neighborhood and Charter would like an amendment to the franchise
agreement Charter has with the City. She asked the Council to add this issue to a future agenda.
She read a prepared statement into the record. (See Attachment A)
City Attorney Roy Hanley stated that he is currently working with the staff of Charter
Communications on the matter and expect to present the issue to the Council in July.
Alan Thomas, 9520 Marchant Way, shared with the Council a story about a swan that was ill at
the Lake. He asked the Council to include in their budget money to improve the quality of the
water in the Lake.
Mayor Johnson stated the City recently treated the water in the Lake and is monitoring it.
Council Member Luna commented that there is $10,000 in the budget to study the Lake water
quality.
Gretchen Gray, 10420 San Marcos, requested that staff keep her informed on the developments
regarding her concern with the cables.
Mayor Johnson closed the Community Forum period.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENT AND REPORTS: None
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. City Council Minutes June 13, 2000
■ City Clerk recommendation: Council approve the City Council minutes of June 13,
2000 [City Clerk]
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2. Acceptance of Final Map - #99016/AT 99-295 - 6905 Lomitas Road (Charnley/
Roberts Engineering
■ Fiscal Impact: None
■ Staff recommendation:
1. Council accept Final Map #99016 (AT 99-295); and
2. Council accept a 6-foot wide Public Utility Easement contiguous to the Lomitas
Road property line. [Community Development]
3. Parking & Business Improvement Area Assessment
■ Fiscal Impact: The City receives annually approximately$10,000 in revenue from
the Parking and Business Improvement Area assessment.
■ Staff recommendation: Council adopt draft Resolution of Intention, declaring intent
to levy annual Downtown Parking&Business Improvement Area assessment and set
public hearing on July 25, 2000. [Community Development]
Mayor Johnson pulled Item#A-3. Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide pulled Item#A-1.
MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Arrambide to approve Item#A-2.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
RE: Item #A-1: Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide asked that the minutes be revised (page 3) to reflect
his comments more clearly; that the money we may receive for the Youth Center will be new
money and not restricted.
MOTION: By Council Member Scalise and seconded by Council Member Clay to
approve Item#A-1 with revisions.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
RE: Item#A-3: Mayor Johnson asked staff to give a brief staff report.
Community and Economic Development Director Paul Saldana gave the staff report and
answered questions of Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
John McGoff, 9192 Maple St., asked for clarification on specific aspects of the history of the
Business Improvement Association.
Mayor Johnson closed the Public Comment period.
Council Member Luna requested to have a historical summary and notification of any necessary
legal remedies at the Public Hearing.
MOTION: By Council Member Scalise and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Arrambide to approve Item#A-3.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
(Resolution No. 2000-023)
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B. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Zone Change 2000-0002 & Appearance Review 2000-0004-(9605 Lake View Drive/
City of Atascadero/Kelly Gearhart)
■ Fiscal Impact: None
■ Planning Commission recommendations:
1. Council adopt the draft Resolution, certifying the proposed Negative Declaration;
and,
2. Council introduce the draft Ordinance,for first reading by title only, to approve
Zone Change 2000-0002.
■ Staff recommendation: Council adopt draft Resolution finding that the architectural
features of the proposed residence are superior in design and materials than the
originally proposed "model" and the approval is consistent with the intent of
Planning Commission Resolution #2000-030. [Community Development]
Community and Economic Development Director Paul Saldana gave the staff report and
answered questions of Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Alan Thomas, 9520 Marchant Way, stated he supports the proposed Zone Change and
commended staff for their efforts in working with the Applicant.
Mayor Johnson closed the Public Comment period.
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. 2000-024)
MOTION: By Council Member Scalise and seconded by Council Member Luna
to introduce the draft Ordinance, for first reading by title only, to
approve Zone Change 2000-0002.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
MOTION: By Council Member Scalise and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Arrambide to adopt draft Resolution finding that the architectural
features of the proposed residence are superior in design and
materials than the originally proposed "model" and the approval is
consistent with the intent of Planning Commission Resolution #2000-
030.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
(Resolution No. 2000-025)
2. Sewer Service Charges—Placing Charges on the 2000-01 Property Tax Rolls
■ Fiscal Impact: Total of$1,386,756.54 will be billed
■ Staff recommendation: Council approve the draft Resolution adopting services
charges to be added to the 2000-01 property tax rolls. [Public Works]
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Public Works Director Steve Kahn gave the staff report and answered questions of Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT-None
MOTION: By Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide and seconded by Council Member
Luna to approve the draft Resolution adopting services charges to be
added to the 2000-01 property tax rolls.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
(Resolution No. 2000-022)
3. Annual Operating Budget 2000-01
■ Fiscal Impact: Revenues of S18,068,375 and expenditures of S18,542,075
■ Staff recommendations:
1. Council approve draft Resolution amending the 1999-00 Fiscal Year Budget
Resolution No. 1999-031; and,
2. Council approve draft Resolution adopting a budget for the 2000-2001 fiscal year
and delegating to the City Manager authority to implement same. [City
Manager]
City Manager Wade McKinney gave the staff report including a slide presentation and answered
questions of Council
Council Member Luna asked how much money is being allocated to the Atascadero Road
Program. Mr. McKinney responded, $399,460. Council Member Luna asked how much money
is being allocated to roads this year. Staff responded,three million.
Council Member Luna asked for a clarification on the funds requested by the Atascadero Native
Tree Association for monitoring the creek water. He also asked if we would have to take money
out of the reserves to supplement the Youth Center if the $500,000 is granted. Mr. McKinney
replied that, yes, we would.
Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide asked for clarification concerning the impact funds. Specifically, he
stated he noticed there are pretty healthy amounts backed out of the budget as expenses for debt
service. Mr. McKinney explained that each of the funds have significant debt; the police station,
the Pavilion and some of the long-term leases on major equipment such as fire trucks. Mr.
Arrambide asked if this is actual debt as opposed to depreciation. Mr. McKinney responded,
yes.
Council Member Scalise commended staff for their work on the budget.
Mayor Johnson commented that the Zoo is moving farther away from being self-sustaining. Mr.
McKinney responded saying that the Mayor's comment was true and reported that they are
working on improvements. Mayor Johnson also asked about the Pavilion. Mr. McKinney stated
that expenses rose due to repairs that had not been made. Also, the current charges for rentals is
lower than the average rental charges.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Howard Marohn, 9265 Barranco Heights, stated he is concerned about the one way in, one way
out situation in the 3F Meadows neighborhood. He encouraged the Council to consider the dry
creek crossing at the Casanova/Highway 41 intersection as a possible second exit.
There was Council consensus that staff return to the Council once they have studied the site
and received input from the other affected agencies.
Jim Patterson, 9312 No. Santa Margarita Road, expressed support for the Pavilion as a
community venue. He also discussed the Atascadero Native Tree Association's request for
$2,000 for creek-water monitoring. He explained that the water quality in the creeks reflects the
health of our riparian habitat, including the urban forest. He explained that the California
Regional Water Quality Control Board, California Department of Fish and Game, and
Atascadero Mutual Water Company all support this program. Mr. Patterson answered questions
of the Council
Rick Mathews, 6950 Navarette, stated he supports the Council funding the watershed monitoring
equipment discussed by Mr. Patterson. He also encouraged the Council to approve the funds.
Mr. Mathews answered questions of the Council regarding the urban forest.
There was a Council consensus for staff to bring the issue of water monitoring
back after a more in-depth study.
Mayor Johnson closed the Public Comment period.
Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide stressed that he would like to see a speedy response from staff
regarding the 3F meadow access issue. Fire Chief McCain commented that he is pleased to see
the Council pursuing this problem as it will be helpful for emergency services.
Council Member Luna commended the staff on the budget.
Mayor Johnson and Council Member Clay both thanked staff for an excellent job.
MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Council Member Scalise
to approve draft Resolution amending the 1999-00 Fiscal Year Budget
Resolution No. 1999-031.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
(Resolution No. 2000-026)
MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Council Member Scalise
to approve draft Resolution adopting a budget for the 200-2001 fiscal
year and delegating to the City Manager authority to implement
same.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
(Resolution No. 2000-027)
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C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Annual General Plan Implementation Status Report
■ Fiscal Impact: None
■ Staff recommendation: Council receive and file Planning Commission Resolution
#PC 2000-031, with the finding that all of the elements of the current General Plan
are in the process of being updated. [Community Development]
Community and Economic Development Director Paul Saldana presented the report to the
Council.
There was no Public Comment.
MOTION: By Council Member Scalise and seconded by Council Member Luna
to receive and file Planning Commission Resolution #PC 2000-031,
with the finding that all of the elements of the current General Plan
are in the process of being updated.
Motion passed 5:0 by a voice vote.
2. Information Bulletin
A. Employee Update
B. Economic Vitality Corporation Report—Annual Report Summary
David Spaur, President of Economic Vitality Corporation explained the Annual Report
Summary and answered questions of the Council.
E. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Air Pollution Control District
Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide announced that there will be a community workshop at the
Atascadero Library on June 28, 2000, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. He reported that APCD is installing
air monitoring systems in the North County.
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION:
City Council
Council Member Clay thanked everyone who was involved in getting letters to Governor Gray
Davis regarding the $500,000Youth Center funding.
Mayor Johnson thanked staff for all the work that went into the Wine Maker's Dinner and Wine
Festival.
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F. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 9:14 p.m. to the Special Meeting immediately
following the regular session.
MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Marcia McClure Torgerson, City Cle
Melanie Whaley, Deputy City Clerk
ATTACHMENT: A- Prepared statement read by Gretchen Gray, 10420 San Marcos
Road,June 27,2000.
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Attachment A
City Council Meeting
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Statement to the City Council of Atascadero
Meeting June 27, 2000
On May 17, at a meeting between the residents of 3-F Meadows and Ed
Merrill, General Manager of Charter Cable, Mr. Merrill agreed to take
down the thick, black, ugly cables they had strung, without notice, 12 to 15
feet below PG&E's power lines on the PG&E poles.
Ninety residents had signed a petition requesting that the cable be either
buried or removed. At the meeting, the room was filled with these
petitioners, who emotionally expressed their objections to the degradation of
our beautiful neighborhood.
We are all thankful to Mr. Merrill for taking down the cable and returning
to us our lovely views and sense of expansiveness.
Our concern now is that this cable never be brought back - unless, of course,
it is buried out of sight.
To that end, we are asking the City Council to put the following item on
their agenda: the item would be an amendment to Charter's franchise
agreement. The amendment would state that the City Council will never
demand that Charter put their cable into 3-F Meadows, unless it is buried out
of sight.
This amendment will benefit both the cable company and the residents of 3-F
Meadows. It will relieve both parties of the threat that the City Council may
someday demand that Charter put the cable back onto the electric poles in
our neighborhood.
We went through months of work and struggle to have the cable removed
and want our fears allayed that it will ever return. In other words, we
would like closure on this issue and, I repeat, request that you put this item
on your agenda.
Thank you.
retchen Gray
Gretchen Gray- 10420 San Marcos Road - Atascadero - 466-4660 - June 27, 2000
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