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ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 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: Greene et al v City of Atascadero
REGULAR SESSION, 7:00 P.M.:
Mayor Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:01 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, 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:
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 November 11, 2000, "Day of the Oak"
Mayor Johnson presented the proclamation to Bruce Boniface of ANTA. Mr. Boniface invited
everyone to attend the Day of the Oak on November 111n
2. Census 2000—Presentation of Partnership Award
Community and Economic Development Director Paul Saldana gave an update of the Census
2000 program. He also presented a partnership award to Assistant Planner Jamie Heltsley for her
work with the Census.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
George Highland, representative for the SLO County Zoological Society, gave an update to the
Council of upcoming fundraising events for the Zoo.
Eric Greening, 6600 Lewis Ave., encouraged the Council too attend the Day of the Oak and gave
a preview of the day's topics of discussion. He reminded the City about the $50,000 dedicated to
the Salinas Dam/City of San Luis Obispo issue. He suggested that the Council remember Ms.
Scarpace and her help with the issue.
Mayor Johnson closed the Public Comment period.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENT AND REPORTS:
Council Member Luna asked where the Chamber of Commerce acquired the population growth
figures in their new guide. Executive Director Joanne Main responded that the portion of the
guide the Council is referring to was not updated this year. She stated that the numbers come
from a USCB survey and they will have new numbers this November.
Council Member Scalise mentioned that Susan Beatie was on the front page of The Tribune
today concerning the restoration of the statue in Sunken Gardens. Assistant City Manager Brady
Cherry stated that Susan Beatie has given the City a proposal to refurbish the statue. They would
like to put together an Ad Hoc committee to raise money and decide on a relocation of the statue.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. City Council Minutes— September 26, 2000
■ City Clerk recommendation: Council approve the City Council minutes of September
26, 2000[City Clerk]
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2. Memorandums of Understandintz—Local 620 Service Employees International Union
(SEIU), Atascadero Fire Captains Bargaining Unit, Atascadero Firefighters Bargaining
Unit, Atascadero Police Association, Mid Management/Professional Employees, and
Confidential Employees for Fiscal Years 2000-2001, 2001-2002 and 2002-2003
■ Fiscal Impact: $237,366, included in the City budget.
■ Staff recommendation: Council approve (])Memorandums of Understanding and
Draft Resolution, authorizing salaries and benefits for the above-named employee
groups for Fiscal Year 2000-2001, 2001-2002 and 2002-2003, and(2) approve the
Salary Schedule, effective July 1, 2000. [City Manager]
3. MM 2000—Accounts Payable & Payroll
■ Fiscal Impact: $908,254.53
■ Staff recommendation: Council approve accounts payable and payroll for May 2000
[Administration Services]
4. June 2000—Accounts Payable & Pam
■ Fiscal Impact: $1,216,305.03
■ Staff recommendation: Council approve accounts payable and payroll for June 2000
[Administration Services]
5. July 2000—Accounts Payable& Payroll
■ Fiscal Impact: $761,783.71
■ Staff recommendation: Council approve accounts payable and payroll for July 2000
[Administration Services]
6. August 2000—Accounts Payable & Payroll
■ Fiscal Impact. $1,506,431.91
■ Staff recommendation: Council approve accounts payable and payroll for August
2000 [Administration Services]
7. September 2000-Accounts Payable& Payroll
■ Fiscal Impact: $875,245.53
■ Staff recommendation: Council approve accounts payable and payroll for September
2000 [Administration Services]
8. Curbaril Pedestrian / Bikeway Bridge — Resolution to approve submittal of grant
application
■ FiscalImpact: $18Z500
■ Staff recommendation: Council adopt the Draft Resolution approving the application
for grant funds and authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute all necessary
documents. [Public Works]
9. Annual Street Striping Project—Approval of contract with Safety Striping Service, Inc.
■ Fiscal Impact: $25,467.95
■ Staff recommendation: Council award contract for annual street striping project to
Safety Striping Services, Inc. [Public Works]
Council Member Luna pulled Item#A-8.
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MOTION: By Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide and seconded by Council Member
Luna to approve Items #A-1,2,3,4,5, 6, 7, and 9.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
(#A-2—SEIUMOU—Contract#2000-027)
(#A-2—Fire Captains'MOU—Contract#2000-028)
(#A-2—Firefighters'MOU—Contract#2000-029)
(#A-2—Police MOU—Contract#2000-030)
(#A-2—Mid-Management MOU—Contract#2000-031)
(#A-2—Confidential Employees'Resolution No. 2000-039)
(#A-9—Contract#2000-032)
RE: Item#A-8: Council Member Clay stated that he will step down on this item.
Council Member Luna asked if, as the Downtown Revitalization Plan suggests, the City will also
be able to apply for a grant for a pedestrian bridge. Public Works Director Steve Kahn stated
that we could apply for a grant.
Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide asked if we would need to work with the School District to place a
bridge on Lewis Avenue. Public Works Director Steve Kahn replied that the District is willing
to work with us.
Council discussed a pedestrian bridge at Lewis Avenue and directed staff to look into the
possibilities.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Eric Greening, 6600 Lewis Ave., said that EEM grants do not pertain to vehicular bridges. As
they allow for mitigation of habitat damage done by vehicular projects. He stated that he is very
opposed to a vehicular bridge near the Junior High School. Council Member Luna clarified that
they do not wish to put a vehicular bridge at Lewis Avenue.
Ursula Luna, Atascadero, stated that the purpose of the bridge is to allow access to Stadium Park.
She also stated that she believed a pedestrian bridge would qualify for having the nexus to the
HWY 41 project.
Mayor Johnson closed the Public Comment period
MOTION: By Council Member Scalise and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Arrambide to approve Items #A-8.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll-call vote. (Clay abstained)
(Resolution No. 2000-040)
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
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C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. General Plan Update— Status Report
■ Fiscal Impact: None
■ Staff recommendation: Council receive and file report [Community& Economic
Development]
Community and Economic Development Director Paul Saldana gave the staff report and
answered questions of Council.
Council Member Luna asked for an update on the timeline. Mr. Saldana explained the
upcoming steps in the process.
Mayor Johnson stated that he does not see any advantage to the majority of the Council to wait
for the election to pass before reviewing a General Plan update. He stated that he would like to
see this project done well, with community input, so that it is a win-win situation. Council
Member Luna stated that he agreed with Mayor Johnson.
There was no Public Comment.
The Council received the report.
2. Information Bulletin
D. CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS:
1. Request for Amicus Support—Lim v. City of Long Beach etc.
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Fiscal Impact: None
■ City Attorney recommendation: Council authorize the City Attorney to execute the
two documents entitled, "Authorization to Join U.S. Supreme Court Amicus Brief. "
City Attorney Roy Hanley presented the staff report.
There was no Public Comment.
MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Arrambide to authorize the City Attorney to execute the two
documents entitled, "Authorization to Join U.S. Supreme CourtAmicus
Brief."
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
E. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee
Council Member Luna reported that they met to discuss investment plans. City Treasurer David
Graham stated that it was a good meeting and there will be some changes in the treasurer's
reports. He commended David Bentz and Council Member Scalise for their input.
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Air Pollution Control District
Mayor Pro Tem Arrambide stated that they received a letter from Templeton Community
Services in opposition to the ban on backyard burning. Fire Chief Mike McCain stated that they
had a meeting with air quality last week and they seemed to be more supportive of the
recommendation of a hazard reduction program.
City/ Schools Committee
City Manager Wade McKinney announced that he spoke with Mr. Stecher and they will try to
plan a meeting sometime after election day.
F. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION: None
G. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Johnson adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. to the next regular session scheduled on
November 28, 2000 at 7:00 p.m.
MEETING RECORDED BY AND MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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Marcia McClure Torgerson, City Cler
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Melanie Whaley,Deputy City Clerk
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