HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 0130-3104 - Special Mtng Approved March 9,2004
SPECIAL MEETING
ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
Friday, January 30, 2004, 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 31, 2004, 8:30 a.m.
Strategic Planning Workshop
MINUTES
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2004, 1 s00 P_M_
Mayor Luna called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Council Members Clay, O'Malley, Pacas, Scalise and Mayor Luna
Absent: None
Others Present: City Clerk Marcia McClure Torgerson
Staff Present: City Manager Wade McKinney and City Attorney Roy Hanley.
Facilitator: Dr. Bill Mathis
COUNCIL WORKSHOP — STRATEGIC PLANNING
Dr. Mathis explained how the format of the workshop would proceed. The Council
decided to have Public Comment at specific times throughout the Workshop;
approximately 1:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m, and at the end of the day. On Saturday,
Public Comment would be at 8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and at the end of the day.
The City Manager shared past accomplishments and future goals of the organization.
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The City Attorney explained the status of ongoing projects and shared future goals.
Council Member Clay announced he is appointing Bob Kelley to his vacancy on the
Planning Commission.
There was Council discussion on the following items:
1. Earthquake
The City Manager updated the Council on all related issues including the status of public
buildings.
There was Council consensus to rebuild the City Hall building.
The Council recessed at 3:05 p.m. and resumed at 3:15 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Steve Martin, Executive Director of Main St., told the Council he wants the City Hall
restored. He suggested having the County Library move into the building once it is
restored.
Eric G reening, gave suggestions f or f uture u se of City Hall and the Printery. He also
offered suggestions on transit issues.
Mayor Luna closed the Public Comment.
The Council discussed the future of the Printery.
There was Council consensus to keep the Printery, live up to the agreement with
the Masons, and re-locate them to the Pavilion until the Printery is restored.
The Council discussed the City Hall Annex.
The Council gave the City Manager direction to look for a long-term location for
City Hall in the Downtown.
2. Homeless Shelter
The City Manager gave the Council a summary of the issues facing the City concerning
the proposed homeless shelter.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Anita Robinson, representative of EOC, asked for the Council to consider the CUP
separate from consideration for the funding of the shelter. She explained that the EOC
needs to know if the CUP will be approved whether the City offers funding or not.
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Catherine Manning, gave a history of the process EOC has followed for their project.
Jody Smith, EOC, explained EOC's services.
Charlotte Byrne, EI Camino Homeless Organization, asked the Council to allow the CUP
process to proceed. She stated that they plan on taking families first, then the elderly.
Eric Greening, stated that since he doesn't drive, he sees first hand the homeless
problem in Atascadero. He asked the Council to be aware of leverage benefits for the
Council's monetary support for this EOC project.
Mayor Luna closed the Public Comment period.
There was Council discussion on the homeless shelter.
There was Council consensus to separate the CUP from the consideration of
funding support for the homeless shelter.
The Council recessed at 5:15 p.m. for dinner and resumed at 6:00 p.m.
3. Downtown Development
The Council discussed possible future projects in the Downtown including:
■ Auto shop
■ Clinton property
■ Via property
■ Ocean Harvest
■ Fire Station #1
■ Fagade improvements
■ Muffler Shop
■ Corp. Yard / Ball fields
■ Seismic Retrofit
The Council discussed the possibility of a new City Hall atone of the following locations:
■ Auto Shop
■ Ocean Harvest
■ Fire Station #1
There was Council consensus to bring back to the Council the acreages of these
properties and appraisals for each.
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4. Support of Staff- Post Earthquake
The Council discussed the effect of the earthquake on staff. Also, Dr. Mathis explained
employee benefits that can be offered to retain valuable employees.
There was Council consensus to have staff bring back t he f ollowing t o t he C ouncil i n
Closed Session:
■ Percentage of General Fund allocated for salaries
■ The cost to the City if we raised our salaries to the County median
■ The cost for a Health Savings Account system
Mayor Luna adjourned the Workshop at 8:15 p.m. to Saturday, January 31, 2004 at 8:30
a.m. to continue the Strategic Planning Workshop.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2004F 8:30 A-M_
Mayor Luna called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Council Members Clay, O'Malley, Pacas, Scalise and Mayor Luna
Absent: None
Others Present: City Clerk Marcia McClure Torgerson
Staff Present: City Manager Wade McKinney, City Attorney Roy Hanley and
Community Development Director Warren Frace
Facilitator: Dr. Bill Mathis
COUNCIL WORKSHOP - STRATEGIC PLANNING
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Eric Greening, expressed his opinions on the topics scheduled to be discussed today.
Mayor Luna closed the Public Comment period.
5. Permit Streamlining vs. Quality
The City Manager and Community Development Director gave a presentation to the
Council including the use of PowerPoint. There was lengthy Council discussion on this
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issue.
There was Council consensus to have staff bring back to the Council a detailed
policy that would include protection of native trees, landscape plans and erosion
plans.
The Council recessed at 10:40 a.m. and resumed at 10:55 a.m.
6. Development Requirements/ Benefits
The Council discussed requirements and benefits of development in both the urban core
and the rural suburban.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Joan O'Keefe, expressed her opinions on the topics discussed today.
Eric Greening, expressed his opinions on the topics discussed today.
Lon Allan, commended the Council for discussing issues frankly and disagreeing without
being disagreeable.
Mayor Luna closed the Public Comment period.
There was Council clarification on what they perceive as requirements of development
and benefits of development.
7. Second Units
The Community Development Director handed out a proposed interim policy that would
clarify this issue for staff until the Council makes a formal decision.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Eric Greening, asked for verification concerning public noticing of neighbors of proposed
second units. He also suggested that the Council request advice from the Commissions.
Joan O'Keefe, asked that the workshop be separate from the Council's regular meetings
as it would be less formal and more productive.
Mayor Luna closed the Public Comment period
There was Council consensus to adopt the interim policy until the Council
conducts a public workshop to address second units Citywide. The workshop is to
be held in March 2004.
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8. Affordable Housing
There was Council discussion but no consensus on the issue.
9. Mixed Use
The Council discussed this issue.
There was Council consensus to have staff bring back an amended policy.
10. Financial Strategy
The City Manager gave a report updating the Council on the City's financial status and
strategies for dealing with the post-earthquake issues.
11. Technology
The City Manager updated the Council on the status of the City's networking capabilities
since the earthquake.
The Council made closing remarks and thanked Dr. Mathis for his guidance.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Luna adjourned the workshop to the Council's next Regular Session.
\MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.C., y Clerk
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