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Home My WebLink AboutCC_2014-02-11_Minutes Approved March 25, 2014 x9 CITY OF ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES Tuesday, February 11, 2014 City Hall Council Chambers, 4th floor 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California (Enter on Lewis Ave.) City Council Regular Session: 6:00 P.M. Successor Agency: Immediately following the conclusion of the City Council meeting REGULAR SESSION — CALL TO ORDER: Mayor O'Malley called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. and Council Member Moreno led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Kelley, Moreno, Fonzi, Mayor Pro Tem Sturtevant, and Mayor O'Malley Absent: None Others Present: City Clerk /Assistant to City Manager Marcia McClure Torgerson Atascadero City Council February 11,2014 Page 1 of 6 Approved March 25, 2014 Staff Present: City Manager Rachelle Rickard, Administrative Services Director Jeri Rangel, Community Development Director Warren Frace, Public Works Director Russ Thompson, Police Chief Jerel Haley, .■. Fire Chief Kurt Stone, and City Attorney Brian Pierik. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: MOTION: By Council Member Fonzi and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sturtevant to approve the agenda. Motion passed 5;0 by a roll-call vote. PRESENTATIONS: 1. Employee Service Awards City Manager Rachelle Rickard presented service awards to the following employees: 20 Years Ann Hochstetler, Police Department— Support Services Technician Supervisor 10 Years Jason Smith, Fire Department - Fire Engineer Scott Simons, Public Works — Maintenance Worker 2. Humane Society Proclamation — Spay Day USA City Clerk Marcia Torgerson presented Sherry Chapman from the North County Humane Society with the proclamation. 3. SLOCOG — US 101 Corridor Study Jessica Berry of SLOCOG gave a presentation on the US 101 Corridor Mobility Master Plan. A. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. December 2013 Accounts Payable and Payroll ■ Fiscal Impact: $2,803,599.31 ■ Recommendation: Council approve certified City accounts payable, payroll and payroll vendor checks for December 2013. [Administrative Services] Atascadero City Council February 11,2014 Page 2 of 6 Approved March 25, 2014 2. Contract Award — Atascadero Transit Drivers Services ■ Fiscal Impact: The annual service contract fee of$132,920.67 is less than the currently budgeted amount of$149,250 for fiscal year 2014/2015. ■ Recommendation: Council authorize the City Manager to execute a •• contract with MV Transportation, Incorporated, for Atascadero Transit driver services for an amount not to exceed $132,960.67 per year for the three year contract term. [Public Works] MOTION: By Mayor Pro Tem Sturtevant and seconded by Council Member Fonzi to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. (#2: Contract No. 2014- 002) UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER: City Manager Rachelle Rickard gave an update on projects and issues within the City. COMMUNITY FORUM: The following citizens spoke during Community Forum: Steve Shivley, and Brian Bullock. Mayor O'Malley closed the COMMUNITY FORUM period. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS: 1. Approval of Master Site Plan Amendment 2014-1 Colony Park ■ Fiscal Impact: The fiscal impact of the amendment is considered to be neutral. ■ Recommendation: Parks and Recreation Commission recommends: The City Council approve Amendment 2014-1 to the Colony Park Master Plan. [Community Development/Community Services] Mayor O'Malley announced that he will be stepping down on this item due to the fact that he owns property within 500 feet of this project, which creates a conflict of interest for him. Community Development Director Warren Frace gave the staff report and answered questions from the Council. Atascadero City Council February 11,2014 Page 3 of 6 Approved March 25, 2014 PUBLIC COMMENT: The following citizens spoke on this item: Jenell Allen, Sarah Sullivan, Jennifer Raine, Mindy Meade, Sharlene Agrusa, Debra Marasco-McNulty, and Tom O'Malley. Mayor Pro Tem Sturtevant closed the Public Comment period. MOTION: By Council Member Moreno and seconded by Council Member Fonzi to approve Amendment 2014-1 to the Colony Park Master Plan, and to direct staff to come back to the City Council with expanded parking options. Motion passed 4:0 by a roll-call vote. 2. Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Audit ■ Fiscal Impact: None. ■ Recommendation: Council review and accept the financial audit for the period ended June 30, 2013. [Administrative Services] Administrative Services Director Jeri Rangel gave the staff report and answered questions from the Council. PUBLIC COMMENT: The following citizens spoke on this item: Adam Geist, Auditor. Mayor O'Malley closed the Public Comment period. The City Council reviewed and accepted the financial audit. Mayor O'Malley recessed the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Mayor O'Malley reconvened the meeting at 7:26 p.m. 3. Strategic Planning 2013 - Update on Council Goals ■ Fiscal Impact: There is no direct impact as a result of this report. ■ Recommendation: Council: 1. Provide feedback or additional direction if necessary; and, 2. Receive and file this report on the progress being made relative to the City Council's six goals. [City Manager] City Manager Rachelle Rickard gave the staff report and answered questions from the Council. .. PUBLIC COMMENT: None Atascadero City Council February 11,2014 Page 4 of 6 Approved March 25, 2014 There was Council discussion on their goals, including the progress staff has made. The Council provided feedback on specific issues. .. Council Member Fonzi asked for clarification concerning the Council Corner, which are Council Member articles that are printed in the local newspaper. City Attorney Pierik cautioned the Council Members on writing articles where they express their opinions on topics that may come before the Council in the future. There was Council consensus to direct staff to come back to the Council with additional information regarding wildfire safety. The Council received and filed this report. 4. Community Development— Strategic Planning Update — Oral Report ■ Fiscal Impact: None ■ Recommendation: Council receive oral report. [Community Development] Community Development Director Warren Frace gave the staff report and answered questions from the Council. There was Council consensus to direct staff to come back with more information concerning full cost recovery on code enforcement, ■r. including unpermitted. The City Council discussed the City's problem with the variety of signs that are not in compliance with the City's Municipal Code. Also, the sandwich signs are a safety issue on the sidewalks. The Council made suggestions to staff on possible solutions. There was Council consensus to direct staff to come back with possible options to address this issue of signs. PUBLIC COMMENT: The following citizen spoke on this item: Donald Cross. Mayor O'Malley closed the Public Comment period. Council received and filed this report. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS: The City Council Members made brief announcements. Sm Atascadero City Council February 11,2014 Page 5 of 6 Approved March 25, 2014 D. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Mayor O'Malley �. 1. County Mayors Round Table — Reviewed voting records of legislators. Also, the Mayors are interested in receiving more information on the VCB's County wide TBID. Council Member Fonzi 1. SLO Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) — Met with the Director to discuss the Water Basin issue. Council Member Kelley 1. Atascadero State Hospital Advisory Committee — They have a difficult time recruiting doctors due to the high cost of housing. Council Member Kelley explained to them that Atascadero has over 300 homes currently under construction at the median price range. E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION: 1. City Council a. Council Member Fonzi announced that due to her expanded duties on other Agency Boards, she is stepping down from the Design Review Committee (DRC). Mayor O'Malley stated that he would accept her resignation from the DRC, and appointed Council Member Moreno to the DRC. F. ADJOURN TO MEETING OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF ATASCADERO Mayor O'Malley adjourned the meeting to the Successor Agency meeting at 9:09 p.m. MINUTES PREPARED BY: YK4 Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.C. City Clerk /Assistant to the City Manager WA" Atascadero City Council February 11,2014 Page 6 of 6