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ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2000
7:00 P.M.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: 6:30 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION: (Immediately following Redevelopment Agency Meeting)
1) Conference with labor negotiator(Govt. Code Sec. 54957.6)
Agency Negotiators: City Manager& City Attorney
Employee organizations: City Manager, Department Heads, Mid-
Management/Professional, Confidential, Atascadero Fire Captains, Atascadero
Firefighters, Service Employees Intl. Union Local 620, Atascadero Police Assoc.
2) Performance Review: City Attorney (Govt. Code § 54957.6)
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 Torgerson and City Treasurer David Graham
Staff Present: City Manager Wade McKinney, Police Chief Dennis Hegwood, Fire Chief
Mike McCain, Community Services Director Brady Cherry,
Administrative Services Director Rachelle Rickard, Community and
Economic Development Director Paul Saldana, Public Works Director
Steve Kahn and City Attorney Roy Hanley.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Mayor Johnson requested that C5 be addressed prior to item C2.
MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Council Member Scalise
to approve the agenda as amended.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. Proclamation declaring October 2-10, 2000, "Voter Registration Week."
Mayor Johnson read the proclamation and presented it to City Clerk Marcia McClure Torgerson.
2. Proclamation declaring October 8-14, 2000, "Fire Prevention Week."
Mayor Johnson read the proclamation and presented it to Fire Chief Mike McCain.
3. Chief McCain will acknowledge Jason Pulsifer, a Good Samaritan, and present a letter of
appreciation.
Fire Chief Mike McCain presented a Good Samaritan Award to Jason Pulsifer and expressed his
appreciation for his assistance.
COMMUNITY FORUM: None
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENT AND REPORTS:
Mayor Johnson announced that Steve Tonegato was killed in a car accident over the weekend.
He stated Mr. Tonegato was active in our community and will be missed. Mayor Johnson asked
staff to prepare a sympathy card for the Council to send.
Mayor Johnson congratulated the Police Department and the community for their participation in
assisting with the capture of the bank robbery suspects last week.
Council Member Clay asked the Police Chief if the repeater site is complete and if we have
sufficient safety equipment for our Police Department. Police Chief Dennis Hegwood stated that
the repeater system is in the final stages and they have adequate equipment.
Council Member Scalise asked when the next Citizens' Academy will be conducted. Chief
Hegwood replied that it will be held in the spring.
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A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Biennial Review of Conflict of Interest Code
■ Fiscal Impact: None
■ City Clerk recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution, updating and
amending the Conflict of Interest Code for the City City of Atascadero. [City Clerk]
2. City Treasurer's Report—Investment Update February, March, April 2000
■ City Treasurer recommendation: Council approve the City Treasurer's reports for
the following periods: February 2000, March 2000 and April 2000. [City
Treasurer]
3. December 1999 Accounts Payable & Payroll
■ Fiscal Impact: $1,801,070.01
■ Staff recommendation: Council approve certified City accounts payable, payroll and
payroll vendor checks for December 1999. [Administrative Services]
4. January 2000 Accounts Payable & Payroll
■ Fiscal Impact: $964,0 76 52
■ Staff recommendation: Council approve certified City accounts payable, payroll and
payroll vendor checks for January 2000. [Administrative Services]
5. February 2000 Accounts Payable & Payroll
■ FiscalImpact: $1,384,97640
■ Staff recommendation: Approve certified City accounts payable, payroll and payroll
vendor checks for February 2000. [Administrative Services]
6. March 2000 Accounts Payable& Pam
■ Fiscal Impact: $1,122,469.48
■ Staff recommendation: Council approve certified City accounts payable, payroll and
payroll vendor checks for March 2000. [Administrative Services]
7. April 2000 Accounts Payable& Payroll
■ Fiscal Impact: $1,034,713.63
■ Staff recommendation: Council approve certified City accounts payable, payroll and
payroll vendor checks for April 2000. [Administrative Services]
8. Traffic Way/Route 101 Interchange — Project Study Report — Amending Consultant
Services Agreement with OMNI-MEANS LTD.
■ Fiscal Impact: $60,000
■ Staff recommendation: Council authorize the City Manager to amend the Consultant
Services Agreement with OMNI-MEANS LTD. for preparation of a Project Study
Report for the Traffic Way/Route 101 Interchange. [Public Works]
9. Garcia Road Storm Damage Repair Project
■ Fiscal Impact: $1,579
■ Staff recommendation: Council accept the Garcia Road Storm Damage Repair
Project as complete and authorize the Administrative Services Director to release the
project retention the amount of$1,579. [Public Works]
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10. RV Park Railroad Crossing—Submittal of application to PUC authorizing construction of
a railroad grade separation crossing
■ Fiscal Impact: None. The railroad crossing would be privately owned and
constructed.
■ Planning Commission recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution which
authorizes the City Engineer to sign and submit, on behalf of the City of Atascadero,
an application to the Public Utilities Commission of the State of California for an
Order authorizing construction of a railroad grade separation crossing over the
tracks of the Union Pacific Railroad Company for the extension of El Camino Real in
the City of Atascadero, San Luis Obispo County. [Public Works]
Mayor Johnson pulled Items #A-1 and#A-2. Council Member Luna pulled Item#A-10.
MOTION: By Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide and seconded by Council Member
Clay to approve Items #A-3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
Item #A-1: City Clerk Marcia McClure Torgerson stated she would like to recommend the
Council add Public Works Director to the list of designated employees, and add City Treasurer in
section 4 (page 12 of the agenda packet).
MOTION: By Council Member Clay and seconded by Council Member Luna to
approve Item#A-1 with the suggested amendments.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. (Resolution No. 2000-036)
Item #A-2: Mayor Johnson asked City Manager Wade McKinney to explain the maturity of our
portfolio. Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide expressed concern for the timeliness of the report and our
liquidity. Council Member Scalise stated that we look at what is on the horizon and create a
time-line. City Treasurer David Graham explained the maturity length included 210 days for the
LAIF fund. He stated that we have been conservative because the City wanted a diverse
portfolio and liquidity is an issue. He answered additional questions of the Council.
MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by council Member Scalise to
approve Item#A-2.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
Item #A-10: Council Member Luna asked if this would be a public or private street. Public
Works Director Steve Kahn responded that it is private. Council Member Luna expressed his
concern with the City Council getting involved in this issue since it is a private portion of the
street.
City Attorney Roy Hanley suggested the Resolution be amended to state the City is only filing
the application on behalf of the applicant.
Council Member Clay expressed concern that the bridge would be used as a pedestrian/bike path.
Community and Economic Development Director Paul Saldana explained that they looked into
the issue and they do not expect it to be a problem.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Eric Greening, 6600 Lewis Ave., stated he thinks this issue needs to be more thoroughly
reviewed before the Council votes on it. He expressed his concerns about the limited access to
this property.
Terrill Graham, 6205 Conejo Road, stated this entire project does not comply with the existing
EIR for this site. He expressed his concerns with the Council voting on this issue tonight. He
warned the Council that if they take action on this issue it will be an abuse of discretionary
power.
Ann Ketcherside, Atascadero, said she feels the Council needs to inform the public better about
these issues.
Mayor Johnson closed the Public Comment period.
Council Member Clay asked Fire Chief McCain his opinion on this issue. Chief McCain stated
that the width is adequate and the idea of two bridges is an excellent setup for emergency
vehicles.
Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide asked if they could legally move forward with this item.
City Attorney Roy Hanley responded that they could use their discretion as they see fit.
Council Member Scalise suggested that the amend the resolution to be the "private portion of El
Camino Real."
Council Member Luna commented that there is still a problem with some of the verbiage making
it sound like the project is the City's.
There was a Council consensus to bring the item back at a later date with amendments.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Caltrans Median Barrier Project - Alternative Selection
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Staff recommendation: Council receive a report from Caltrans on the Median
Barrier project and select the Thrie-beam barrier as the preferred alternative.
[Public Works]
Public Works Director Steve Kahn introduced Robert Miller of CalTrans.
Robert Miller, Project Engineer, CalTrans, explained the options offered to the Council to
consider.
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Steve Devenchenzi, SLOCOG, stated the Board supports the Thrie-beam barrier as it is
consistent with the rural atmosphere in our County. He and Mr. Miller answered questions of the
Council.
Council Member Scalise asked if the area along Highway 101 between Traffic Way and San
Anselmo will be addressed during this project. Mr. Miller responded, yes.
There was no Public Comment.
MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Arrambide to select the Thrie-beam barrier as the preferred
alternative.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
5. 1999 Audit Report
■ Fiscallmpact: None.
■ Staff recommendation: Council review and accept the audit report for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 1999. [Administrative Services]
Administrative Services Director Rachelle Rickard gave the staff report and answered questions
of Council.
There was no Public Comment.
MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Council Member Clay
to accept the audit report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1999.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
Mayor Johnson called a recess at 8:37p.m.
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 8:52p.m.
2. 3-F Meadows Alternative Access Study
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Staff recommendation: Council receive this report on 3-F Meadows alternate access
study. [Public Works]
Public Works Director Steve Kahn gave the staff report and answered questions of Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Eric Greening, 6600 Lewis Ave.,reminded the Council of the environmental impact of the low-
water crossing alternative.
Mayor Johnson closed the Public Comment period.
There was Council consensus to receive this report.
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3. 2000 State Transportation Improvement Program STIP)
■ Fiscal Impact: If all projects are approved by STIP, the total possible revenue is
$1,462830.00
■ Staff recommendations:
1. Council approve the Project Study Reports for projects which staff has submitted
for funding from the 2000 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
2. Council authorize the Administrative Services Director to amend the 2000 City
Budget to appropriate the funds for the project matches. [Public Works]
Public Works Director Steve Kahn gave the staff report and answered questions of Council.
Council Member Clay announced that he will step down from voting on project number two of
this item as he has a conflict of interest.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Eric Greening, 6600 Lewis Ave., discussed the shift in funding and stated that he would like to
see the Council go with the primary funding method.
Ann Ketcherside, Atascadero, requested information on this issue and asked why the bridge was
removed and now it is being replaced. Mayor Johnson responded that at a previous meeting this
issue was discussed. He reported that CalTrans stated that the bridge was an emergency services
bridge, a temporary bridge. The City did not have any say in the matter.
Roger Taber, 1155 Rocky Canyon Road, stated that he supports the construction of the
pedestrian bridge at Curbaril. He commented that vehicles travel rather fast over the new bridge.
He frequently rides his bike in the area, and a pedestrian/bike bridge would be greatly
appreciated.
Eric Greening, 6600 Lewis Ave., stated he was asked by Myra Douglas of Amigos de Anza to
express their support of the construction of the pedestrian bridge at Curbaril over the Salinas
River.
Alice Baker Taber, Rocky Canyon Road, expressed her support of the construction of a
pedestrian bridge over the Salinas River at Curbaril and read a petition.
City Clerk Marcia McClure Torgerson read a petition supporting a pedestrian bridge presented
by Lori Conley (see Attachment A).
Mayor Johnson closed the Public Comment period.
Mr. Kahn explained that the staff reviewed the funding source and determined that a fund
transfer would best suit this project.
MOTION: By Council Member Scalise and seconded by Council Member Luna
to approve Project#2.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll-call vote. (Clay abstained)
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MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Council Member Clay
to approve Project#1,3, 4, 5, and 6.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
4. Response to Grand Jury
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Staff recommendation:
1. Council approve response to the Grand Jury regarding the Mackey Project.
2. Council approve response to the Grand Jury regarding Weed Abatement. [City
Manager]
City Manager Wade McKinney gave the staff report and answered questions of Council.
Council Member Arrambide stated that he believes the staff report is completely accurate. As a
result of this process, he is amazed that the Grand Jury can be so misused and he believes it to be
a farce.
There was no Public Comment.
MOTION: By Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide and seconded by Mayor Johnson to
approve response to the Grand Jury regarding the Mackey Project.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
MOTION: By Council Member Scalise and seconded by Council Member Clay to
approve response to the Grand Jury regarding Weed Abatement.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
5. Information Bulletin
A. Atascadero Lake Water Quality
City Manager Wade McKinney updated the Council on the Lake water quality issue.
Council Member Luna stated, for the record, that in the staff report it says that
"Councilman Luna told staff that Senator Jack O'Connell's office had said that there are
Proposition 13 funds available for the Lake project." Council Member Luna stated that
Senator O'Connell does not know what the lake project entails and he does not know
either. He said that the staff report also reports Jo Ellen McChesney as saying that there
are funds available, but that was for this year. Council Member Luna stated that we need
to think in terms of the Youth Center. He suggested that first, grant proposals be written,
then have a staff report, and then the politicians can carry the ball from there. He stressed
the need to be very specific in the staff report.
Council Member Clay expressed concern for the placement of a well.
Mr. McKinney also stated the EIR for the Atascadero State Hospital is out.
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D. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
S.L.O. Council of Governments/S.L.O. Regional Transit Authority
Mayor Johnson announced that they will meet next week.
Air Pollution Control District
Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide stated that they meet tomorrow.
Economic Vitality Corporation, Board of Directors
Mayor Johnson reported that they meet tomorrow.
Economic Opportunity Commission
Council Member Scalise stated that they met on Thursday.
North County Homeless Coalition
Council Member Luna announced that they are scheduled to have a meeting with ECHO on
October 2na or 3ra
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION:
City Council
Council Member Clay stated that CalTrans removed some of his signs due to some complaints
received.
Mayor Johnson requested staff to check with CalTrans on this issue.
F. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 9:40p.m. to the next regular session scheduled on
October 10, 2000 at 7:00 p.m.
MEETING RECORDED BY AND MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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Marcia McClure Torgerson, City Oerk
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Melanie Whaley, Deputy City Clerk
Attachment: A-Petition presented by Lori Conley strongly urging the council to
approve the Curbaril bridge project.
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Attachment: A
Atascadero City Council
September 26,2000
Mayor Ray Johnson & Atascadero City Council members. 9/24/00
We the below signed support building a pedestrian, bicycle, equestrian bridge where the
old 41 HWY bridge is now being removed. For years the old bridge has been used for non
motor vehicle circulation. When built this bridge will serve school children, bicycle
commuters, area horse people and those that want a safer road for(walking or bicycling)
recreation. The old abutments and pillars remain which will lower the construction cost
considerably. We understand this (pedestrian, bicycle, equestrian) bridge will be built with
(STIP) State Improvement funds that will not infringe on other road related projects in
Atascadero. If this is the case, we strongly urge you to approve this bridge. will serve
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motor vehicle circulation. When built this bridge will serve school children, bicycle
commuters, area horse people and those that want a safer road for(walking or bicycling)
recreation, The old abutments and pillars remain which will lower the construction cost
considerably. We understand this (pedestrian, bicycle, equestrian)bridge will be built with
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motor vehicle circulation. When built this bridge will serve school children, bicycle
commuters, area horse people and those that want a safer road for(walking or bicycling)
recreation. The old abutments and pillars remain which will lower the construction cost
considerably. We understand this(pedestrian, bicycle, equestrian)bridge will be built with
(STIP) State Improvement funds that will not infringe on other road related projects in
Atascadero. If this is the case, we strongly urge you to approve this bridge. It will serve
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motor vehicle circulation. When built this bridge will serve school children, bicycle
commuters, area horse people and those that want a safer road for(walking or bicycling)
recreation. The old abutments and pillars remain which will lower the construction cost
considerably. We understand this (pedestrian, bicycle, equestrian) bridge will be built with
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motor vehicle circulation. When built this bridge will serve school children, bicycle
commuters, area horse people and those that want a safer road for(walking or bicycling)
recreation. The old abutments and pillars remain which will lower the construction cost
considerably. We understand this (pedestrian, bicycle, equestrian) bridge will be built with
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old 41 HWY bridge is now being removed. For years the old bridge has been used for non
motor vehicle circulation. When built this bridge will serve school children, bicycle
commuters, area horse people anis those that want a safer road for(walking or bicycling)
recreation. The old abutments and pillars remain which will lower the construction cost
considerably. We understand this (pedestrian, bicycle, equestrian) bridge will be built with
(STIP) State Improvement funds that will not infringe on other road related projects in
Atascadero. If this is the case, we strongly urge you to approve this bridge. It will serve
the citizens on both sides of the Salinas River well for 50 years or more.
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