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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 082404 (2) City of Atascadero WELCOME TO THE ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MEETING The City Council meets in regular session on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., at the Atascadero Pavilion on the Lake, 9315 Pismo St., Atascadero. Matters are considered by the Council in the order of the printed Agenda. Copies of the staff reports or other documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the Agenda are on file in the office of the City Clerk and are available for public inspection during City Hall Annex business hours at the Central Receptionist counter and on our website, www.atascadero.org. An agenda packet is also available for public review at the Atascadero Library, 6850 Morro Road. Contracts, Resolutions and Ordinances will be allocated a number once they are approved by the City Council. The minutes of this meeting will reflect these numbers. 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The Mayor will announce when the public comment period is open and will request anyone interested to address the Council regarding the matter being considered to step up to the podium. If you wish to speak for, against or comment in any way: • You must approach the podium and be recognized by the Mayor • Give your name and address (not required) • Make your statement • All comments should be made to the Mayor and Council • No person shall be permitted to make slanderous, profane or negative personal remarks concerning any other individual, absent or present • All comments limited to 5 minutes (unless changed by the Council) • No one may speak for a second time until everyone wishing to speak has had an opportunity to do so, and no one may speak more than twice on any item. If you wish to use a computer presentation to support your comments, you must notify the City Clerk's office at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Access to hook up your laptop to the City's projector will be provided. You are required to submit to the City Clerk a printed copy of your presentation for the record. Please check in with the City Clerk before the meeting begins to announce your presence and turn in the printed copy. The Mayor will announce when the public comment period is,closed, and thereafter, no further public comments will be heard by the Council. TO SPEAK ON SUBJECTS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Under Agenda item, "COMMUNITY FORUM", the Mayor will call for anyone from the audience having business with the Council to: • Please approach the podium and be recognized • Give your name and address (not required) • State the nature of your business This is the time items not on the Agenda may be brought to the Council's attention. A maximum of 30 minutes will be allowed for Community Forum (unless changed by the Council). TO HAVE ITEMS PLACED ON AGENDA All business matters to appear on the Agenda must be in the Office of the City Manager 14 days preceding the Council meeting. Should you have a matter you wish to bring before the Council, please mail or bring a written communication to the City Manager's office in City Hall prior to the deadline. moi= 19 CITY OF ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL C MINUTES TUESDAY, August 24, 2004 7:00 P.M. REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 P.M. Mayor Luna called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and Council Member Clay led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Clay, O'Malley, Pacas, Scalise and Mayor Luna Absent: None Others Present: City Clerk / Assistant to the City Manager Marcia McClure Torgerson, Deputy City Clerk Grace Pucci Staff Present: Administrative Services Director Rachelle Rickard, Community Development Director Warren Frace, Community Services Director Brady Cherry, Fire Chief Kurt Stone, Acting Police Chief John Couch, Deputy Community Development Director Steve McHarris, Deputy Public Works Director Jeff van den Eikhof, Deputy Public Works Director Geoff English, Redevelopment Specialist Marty Tracey, Associate Planner Kelly Gleason and Interim City Attorney Tom Gibson. COMMUNITY FORUM: Tom Gaddis, Pastor of Atascadero Four Square Church, shared some positive comments he has heard about the City Council and led those present in a prayer. Ann Ketcherside spoke about the new Carlton Hotel, the Creekside purchase and asked the city to help a resident of Atascadero. CC Minutes 08/24/04 Page 1 of 13 Eric Greening informed Council of an upcoming meeting of the Anza Trail Advisory Committee on Saturday, November 13th at Mission San Antonio de Padua. Jamie Kirk spoke on behalf of her neighborhood regarding traffic on Atascadero Avenue and asked Council to seek traffic calming suggestions for the area. Mayor Luna closed the Community Forum period. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Mayor Luna announced that Item #C-3 was placed on the agenda in error and is mute, and Item #C-4 was covered at the Redevelopment Agency hearing earlier in the evening and will be deleted. Council Member O'Malley suggested moving Items #13-3 and C-2 up on the agenda to a position immediately after the Consent Calendar. MOTION: By Council Member O'Malley and seconded by Council Member Clay to approve the revised agenda. Motion passed 5.0 by a roll-call vote. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS: Council Member Clay acknowledged Pat Nimmo who recently lost her life in a pedestrian accident. Council Member O'Malley apologized to anyone who has been unable to reach him, and suggested using his city email or calling the City directly to contact him temporarily while he is making earthquake renovations on his home. Mayor Pro Tem Scalise announced that her appointment to the Planning Commission, Grigger Jones, has resigned and she will be making a replacement appointment shortly. She also discussed park reservation lots in the city and would like Council to look at the issue and bring it back on a future agenda. There was Council agreement to have the Interim City Attorney review the item to determine if the policy now in place is legal and submit a report for a future agenda. A. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. City Council Special Closed Session Meeting Minutes —June 9. 2004 ■ City Clerk recommendation: Council approve the City Council minutes of the special closed session meeting of June 9, 2004. (City Clerk) CC Minutes 08/24/04 Page 2 of 13 2. City Council Meeting Minutes —June 22, 2004 ■ City Clerk recommendation: Council approve the City Council minutes of the regular meeting of June 22, 2004. (City Clerk) 3. City Council Meeting Minutes —July 27, 2004 ■ City Clerk recommendation: Council approve the City Council minutes of the regular meeting of July 27, 2004. (City Clerk) 4. June 2004 Treasurer's Report ■ Fiscal Impact: None. ■ Recommendation: Council approve the City Treasurer's report for June 2004. (City Treasurer) 5. July 2004 Accounts Payable and Payroll ■ Fiscal Impact: $1,620,892.12 ■ Recommendation: Council approve certified City accounts payable, payroll and payroll vendor checks for July 2004. (Administrative Services) 6. Zone Code Text Amendment/Zone Change 2003-0042 Fiscal Impact: None ■ Recommendation: Council adopt on second reading, by title only, the attached draft Ordinance, enacting Zone Change 2003-0042 enacting a Zone Text Amendment related to multi-family and PD-3 development standards. (Community Development) 7. Easement Acceptance-EI Camino Real and Santa Barbara Road (4-Way W ■ Fiscal Impact: $260,000.00 from the Local Transportation Fund ■ Recommendation: Council accept the easement at the south east corner of the intersection of EI Camino Real and Santa Barbara Road for the placement of a 4-way stop. (Public Works) 8. Wastewater Pump Purchase ■ Fiscal Impact: $46,043.50 ■ Recommendation: Council authorize the Public Works Department to purchase one Fairbanks Morse 10" VTSH, 50 Horsepower Pump for Wastewater Pumping Station No. 5, from Flo Systems Inc. (Public Works) 9. 2004-2005 Annual Overlay Program (Bid No. 2004-008) ■ Fiscal Impact: ■ Recommendation: Council: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Granite Construction Company in the amount of $869,366.23 for construction of the 2004-2005 Annual Overlay Program; and, CC Minutes 08/24/04 Page 3 of 13 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Change Order removing Curbaril Avenue from Highway 101 to Atascadero Avenue from the project; and, 3. Authorize the Administrative Services Director to appropriate an additional $70,000 in Local Transportation Funds for the 2004-2005 Annual Overlay Program. (Public Works) 10. Final Map 2004-0087 (Parcel Map AT 03-0383)(5760 Olmeda Ave. / Paul) ■ Fiscal Impact: None. ■ Recommendation: Council: 1. Accept Final Map 2004-0087 (Parcel Map AT 03-0383); and, 2. Reject offer of dedication for public utility purposes without prejudice to future acceptance. (Public Works) 11. Final Map 2004-0070 (Parcel Map AT 03-0108) (5516 Tunitas/Beauwest) ■ Fiscal Impact: None ■ Recommendation: Council: 1. Accept Final Map 2004-0070 (Parcel Map AT 03-0108); and, 2. Authorize City Manager to execute Subdivision Improvement Agreement. (Public Works) 12. Minor Streetscape Improvement Project - Sunken Gardens (Bid No. 2004-010) ■ Fiscal Impact: None ■ Staff recommendation: Council receive the following report on the Minor Streetscape Improvement Project— Sunken Gardens. (Public Works) 13.City Parking Lot ■ Fiscal Impact: None ■ Recommendation: Council receive the following report on the City Parking Lot Project. (Public Works) 14.Atascadero Youth Recreation Center (Bid No. 2004-007) ■ Fiscal Impact: None ■ Recommendation: Council reject the bid received for the Atascadero Youth Recreation Center. (Public Works) 15.Final Map 2004-0083 (Tract 2587) TTM 2003-0046 (8810 and 8850 Morro Road (Gearhart/Wilson ■ Fiscal Impact: None ■ Recommendations: Council: 1. Accept Final Map 2004-0083 (Tract 2587); and, 2. Reject offers of dedication for Public Utility and Pedestrian Access Easements without prejudice to future acceptance. (Public Works) CC Minutes 08/24/04 Page 4 of 13 16. Final Map 2004-0084 (Tract 2612) TTM 2004-0051) 7025-7065 Morro Road (Gearhart/Wilson) ■ Fiscal Impact: None ■ Recommendations: Council: 1. Accept Final Map 2004-0084 (Tract 2612); and, 2. Accept the offer of dedication for Street Purposes; and, 3. Reject offers of dedication for Public Drainage and Public Utility Easements without prejudice to future acceptance. (Public Works) Consent Calendar items pulled: Items #A-7, 9, 13 and 14, Mayor Luna; Item #A-12, Eric Greening. MOTION: By Council Member O'Malley and seconded by Council Member Clay to approve Items #A-1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 15 and 16. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. (Pacas opposed Item #A- 15) (Item #A-6 Ordinance No. 457, Item #A-11 Contract No. 2004-022) Item #A-7: Mayor Luna asked if there would be traffic lights at the intersection. Community Development Director Warren Frace addressed the question. MOTION: By Mayor Luna and seconded by Council Member Clay to approve item #A-7. Motion passed 5.0 by a roll-call vote. Item #A-9: Mayor Luna asked for clarification on the revision to the numbers. Deputy Public Works Director Jeff van den Eikhof explained the revised recommendations. MOTION: By Mayor Luna and seconded by Council Member Clay to approve Item #A-9. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. (Contract No. 2004-021) Item #A-12: Eric Greening suggested mitigating any potential damage to the historic character of the Sunken Gardens by moving the Maidens prior to any heavy equipment coming into the area. Mayor Luna closed the Public Comment period. Administrative Services Director Rickard stated the city will be looking at the Maidens as part of the process. There was Council agreement that there had been consensus at the last meeting to move the Maidens out of the Sunken Gardens prior to construction. MOTION: By Council Member O'Malley and seconded by Council Member Clay to approve Item #A-12. Motion passed 5.0 by a roll-call vote. CC Minutes 08/24/04 Page 5 of 13 Item #A-13: Mayor Luna stated that there has been some controversy on this item and he wanted to give the public the opportunity to speak on it. Community Development Director Warren Frace gave a brief report on this item and with Deputy Public Works Director Jeff van den Eikhof answered questions of Council. PUBLIC COMMENT Muna Crystal, President of Atascadero Main Street Association, stated that Main Street is comfortable with the process and the proposed parking lot. Sue Bellas, property owner on Traffic Way, expressed her concerns that this will hurt small businesses in the area. Wendy, business owner on Entrada Avenue, stated her concerns with this project and suggested Council appoint a team to look at parking in the downtown area. Rafael Cornejo, property owner on Traffic Way, explained his concerns with this proposal and suggested Council hire a consultant. Nathan Doster, property and business owner on Entrada Avenue, stated his objections to this proposal. Ann Ketcherside spoke of her concerns with this proposal and stated it is not in the best interest of the property owners and the community. Mayor Luna closed the Public Comment period. Motion: By Mayor Pro Tem Scalise and seconded by Council Member Clay to direct staff to proceed with this with the condition that we have a formalized memo with the Carlton reiterating our expectations as to parking cooperation and needs of other...and valet and utilizing that especially for overnight guests and that there is a discussion and agreement with all those involved with trash and how we will address that. Mayor Luna stated he could not support the motion, and this must go back to staff to concentrate on alleviating the concerns of business owners. Council Member Clay withdrew his second. Motion: By Mayor Luna and seconded by Council Member O'Malley to send this item back to staff for more consultation with local business owners, Main Street and the Chamber of Commerce and that all of the neighboring property owners and business occupants be notified. Motion passed 5.0 by a roll-call vote. CC Minutes 08/24/04 Page 6 of 13 Item #A-14: Council Member O'Malley excused himself from Item #14 as he owns a piece of property within 500 feet of this location. Mayor Luna stated he pulled this item because the staff report talks about reducing costs, and he would like to know if there would be public input on the reductions. Community Services Director Brady Cherry addressed the concerns and explained the process. There was Council discussion regarding this item. Motion: By Council Member Clay and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Scalise to reject the bid received for the Youth Center and that staff take in all the conversation that Council had and then to go back to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Motion passed 4:0 by a roll-call vote. Mayor Luna recessed the hearing at 9:16 p.m. Mayor Luna called the meeting back to order at 9:22 p.m. Council Member O'Malley rejoined the hearing. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 3. Single Family Planned Development Zone Change 2003-0047, Master Plan of Development (CUP 2003-0097, Tentative Parcel Map 2004-0061 (7500 Navaioa Ave. / Higgins) ■ Fiscal Impact: The project would likely have a slight negative impact on city revenues. As a general rule, single-family dwellings require services that exceed the revenue generated by the proposed uses. ■ Recommendation: Planning Commission Recommends: Council: 1. Adopt draft Resolution A certifying Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration 2004-0021; and, 2. Introduce for first reading, by title only, draft Ordinance A approving Zone Change 2003-0047 based on findings; and, 3. Adopt draft Resolution B approving the Master Plan of Development (CUP 2003-0097) based on finding sand subject to Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Monitoring; and, 4. Adopt draft Resolution C approving Tentative Tract Map 2004-0061 based on findings and subject to Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Monitoring. (Community Development) Deputy Community Development Director Steve McHarris gave the staff report and answered questions of Council. PUBLIC COMMENT Joe Elkins, applicant's representative, discussed the applicant's concerns and answered questions of Council. CC Minutes 08/24/04 Page 7 of 13 Mayor Luna closed the Public Comment period. Mayor Luna stated his position that large changes in an approved Master Plan of Development should come back to Council for consideration. MOTION: By Council Member O'Malley and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Scalise to adopt draft Resolution A certifying Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration 2004-0021; and, introduce for first reading, by title only, draft Ordinance A approving Zone Change 2003-0047 based on findings; and, adopt draft Resolution B approving the Master Plan of Development (CUP 2003-0097) based on finding sand subject to Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Monitoring; and, adopt draft Resolution C approving Tentative Tract Map 2004-0061 based on findings and subject to Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Monitoring. Motion passed 4:1 by a roll-call vote. (Luna opposed) (Resolution Nos. 2004-065, 2004-066, 2004-067) C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS: 2. Request from Applicant for Interpretation of Condition #42 of Tentative Map TTM 2002-0014 (Gearhart) ■ Fiscal Impact: None ■ Recommendation: Council review request from Applicant for Interpretation of Condition #42 of Tentative Map TTM 2002-0014 (Gearhart) (Community Development) Community Development Director Warren Frace gave the staff report and answered questions of Council PUBLIC COMMENT Kelly Gearhart, applicant, explained his request and the reasons for it. Mr. Gearhart answered questions of Council. Nick Pert expressed his concerns with this project. Larry Allen stated the applicant is using Ferrocaril for construction equipment. Eric Greening raised several questions regarding the increased fees and their relation to the Nacimiento water project. Kent Canal expressed concern regarding the road use and bridge construction. Glen Monk suggested that no permits be issued until the bridge is built. CC Minutes 08/24/04 Page 8 of 13 Joy Regala asked Council to uphold their prior decisions and wait until the bridge is completed to issue permits. Matt (no last name given) stated he agreed with the other residents who had spoken. Mayor Luna closed the Public Comment period. There was Council discussion and questions to staff. Mayor Luna reopened the Public Comment period. Mr. Gearhart, applicant, withdrew his request. Chris Bell explained the history of truck usage on Ferrocaril. Matt Petoric thanked the applicant for withdrawing his request and would like to see the gate go back in. Mayor Luna closed the Public Comment period. Council Member Pacas asked if staff could look at the gate situation. Community Development Director Frace stated staff would contact the applicant in the morning. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Title 8 Building Regulations Update ■ Fiscal Impact: None ■ Recommendation: Council introduce for first reading, by title only, draft Ordinance A, approving amendments to Title 8 of the Atascadero Municipal Code pertaining to Building Regulations. (Community Development) 2. Title 4 Fire Code Regulations Update ■ Fiscal Impact: None ■ Recommendation: Council introduce for first reading, by title only, draft Ordinance A, thereby amending Atascadero Municipal Code Title 4, Fire Regulations. ( Fire Department) Mayor Luna announced that Items #13-1 and B-2 would be considered together. A joint staff report was given by Community Development Director Warren Frace, Fire Chief Kurt Stone, Jack Collins (residential fire sprinkler systems) and Kent Forman (Title 8 Building Regulations). CC Minutes 08/24/04 Page 9 of 13 PUBLIC COMMENT Roberta Fonzi expressed her concern with requiring sprinklers in existing building and older homes. Jamie Kirk stated her agreement with the previous speaker and suggested notifying people not on the construction list so the public could participate in this issue. MOTION: By Mayor Luna and seconded by Council Member Pacas to go past 11:00 P.M. Motion passed 3.2 by a roll-call vote. (Clay, O'Malley opposed) Mayor Luna closed the Public Comment period. There was Council discussion of the regulations update. Motion: By Mayor Luna and seconded by Council Member Pacas to introduce for first reading, by title only, draft Ordinance A, approving amendments to Title 8 of the Atascadero Municipal Code pertaining to Building Regulations. Council Member Pacas withdrew her second. MOTION: By Council Member Clay and seconded by Mayor Luna to introduce for first reading, by title only, draft Ordinance A, thereby amending Atascadero Municipal Code Title 4, Fire Regulations with the following changes: 1. 4-7.104 (k) (a): eliminate "alteration and repairs." 2. 4-7.104 (k) (a) (iv): increase to 3,000 square feet. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. Motion: By Council Member Clay and seconded by Mayor Luna to introduce for first reading, by title only, draft Ordinance A, approving amendments to Title 8 of the Atascadero Municipal Code pertaining to Building Regulations with changes made in the last title. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. 4. Vegetative Growth and/or Refuse Abatement ■ Fiscal Impact: No direct fiscal impact. The contractor costs for the 2004- 2005 weed / refuse abatement totals $15,890, with $39,725 recovered through assessments. ■ Recommendation: Council adopt the draft Resolution, confirming the cost of vegetative growth (weed) and/or refuse (rubbish) abatement. (Fire Department) Fire Chief Kurt Stone gave the staff report. CC Minutes 08/24/04 Page 10 of 13 PUBLIC COMMENT— None MOTION: By Council Member O'Malley and seconded by Council Member Clay to adopt the draft Resolution, confirming the cost of vegetative growth and/or refuse abatement. Motion passed 5.0 by a roll call vote. (Resolution No. 2004- 0068) 5. Adoption of Title 12 - Code Enforcement Ordinance ■ Fiscal Impact: None ■ Recommendation: Council introduce for first reading, by title only, draft Ordinance amending the Atascadero Municipal Code by adding Title 12 — Code Enforcement and the Administrative Citation Program. (Fire Department) Fire Chief Kurt Stone gave the staff report and answered questions of Council. Mayor Pro Tem Scalise suggested that the compliance date be increased to 30 or 60 days unless there is a health and safety issue. Council Member Clay stated he was not in favor of the 15 day limit unless there was a heath or safety situation and that he did not like the $100,000. PUBLIC COMMENT— None MOTION: By Council Member O'Malley and seconded by Mayor Luna to introduce for first reading, by title only, draft Ordinance amending the Atascadero Municipal Code by adding Title 12 — Code Enforcement and the Administrative Citation Program, and with the additional request that we get a report back in six months after this is initiated to see how its going and with the opportunity to modify the code at that time if Council is concerned about the results. Motion passed 3:2 by a roll-call vote. (Clay, Scalise opposed) C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS: 1. Second Unit Amnesty Program ■ Fiscal Impact: Unknown. ■ Recommendation: Council adopt draft Resolution A approving an amnesty program for second units that were constructed without permits. (Community Development) Community Development Director Warren Frace gave the staff report and answered questions of Council. CC Minutes 08/24/04 Page 11 of 13 PUBLIC COMMENT Bill Baumgarter asked about amnesty approval for an accessory structure on his property. Barbara Best stated she would like to see the amnesty program include accessory buildings to bring them up to code. Mayor Luna closed the Public Comment period. MOTION: By Mayor Pro Tem Scalise and seconded by Council Member O'Malley to adopt the amended draft Resolution A approving an amnesty program for second units that were constructed without permits, and: 1. Add to number 4.: b. permitted accessory structures not exceeding 1500 square feet, and 2. Add a number 8. to read, "Amnesty only applies to construction prior to June 22nd and the program runs through September 1, 2008." Motion passed 5.0 by a roll-call vote. (Resolution No. 2004- 069) 3. Purchase of Parcel 3 of Parcel Map 85-225 (generally known as "Creekside Lanes") ■ Fiscal Impact: $1,300,000 from reserves. ■ Recommendation: Council approve the purchase of the Parcel 3 of Parcel Map no. 85-225 (generally known as "Creekside Lanes") and appropriate $1,300,000 from reserves. (City Manager) This item was deleted from the agenda. 4. Sunken Gardens Enhancement Project - Purchase of Light Poles and Pavers ■ Fiscal Impact: Concrete Pavers-Air Vol Block $70,131.95 /Antique Street Lights-California Electric Supply $36,725.00 ■ Recommendation: Council authorize the purchase of decorative light poles and concrete pavers for the Sunken Gardens Enhancement Project. (Public Works) This item was deleted from the agenda. D. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS: None CC Minutes 08/24/04 Page 12 of 13 E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION: City Manager Administrative Services Director Rickard stated that staff needs direction on the General Plan amendment cycle. Community Development Director Frace explained the issue and recommended putting the amendments on the next Planning Commission agenda but continue those two weeks, and then place them on Council's September 28th agenda to be continued for two weeks. There was Council consensus to approve staff's recommendation. F. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Luna adjourned the meeting at 12:22 a.m. to then next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council on September 14, 2004. MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY: Gra a Pucci, Deputy City Clerk CC Minutes 08/24/04 Page 13 of 13