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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL
ACTION MINUTES
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
City Hall
Council Chambers
6907 El Camino Real, Atascadero, California
6:00 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION – CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
Mayor O’Malley called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and Council Member Fonzi led
the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Council Members Clay, Fonzi, Sturtevant, Mayor Pro Tem Kelley
and Mayor O’Malley
Absent: None
Others Present: City Clerk / Assistant to City Manager Marcia McClure Torgerson
Staff Present: City Manager Wade McKinney, Assistant City Manager Jim Lewis,
Administrative Services Director Rachelle Rickard, Community
Development Director Warren Frace, Public Works Director Russ
Thompson, Community Services Director Brady Cherry, Acting
Police Chief Steve Gesell, Fire Chief Kurt Stone, and City Attorney
Brian Pierik.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Roll Call
MOTION: By Council Member Fonzi and seconded by Council Member
Sturtevant to approve the agenda.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
PRESENTATION:
1. Presentation of Service Award to Firefighter / EMT Tom Little for
Providing Life-Saving Aid While Off-Duty
Fire Chief Stone presented Firefighter Little with a merit award plaque and a letter of
commendation for his life-saving actions.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. City Council / Community Redevelopment Agency Special Joint
Meeting Draft Action Minutes – March 29, 2011
Recommendation: Council approve the City Council / Community
Redevelopment Agency Special Joint Meeting Draft Action Minutes of
March 29, 2011. [City Clerk]
2. City Council Draft Action Minutes – April 12, 2011
Recommendation: Council approve the City Council Draft Action
Minutes of April 12, 2011. [City Clerk]
3. Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License On-site Sale of Beer - PLN
2011-1400 / ABC 2011-0011 5760 & 5780 El Camino Real (Bru Coffee
House)
Description: Request to allow an Alcoholic Beverage Control license for
the on-site sale of beer at a new coffee shop in the downtown.
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution A finding that public
convenience or necessity would be served by allowing the issuance of a
Type 40 Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) license for the on-site sale of
beer at a new coffee house (Bru Coffee House) at 5760 & 5780 El
Camino Real. [Community Development]
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4. Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License On-Site sale of Beer and
Wine PLN 2011-1401 / ABC 2011-0012 7177 El Camino Real (CalTerra
Trattoria)
Description: Request to allow an Alcoholic Beverage Control license for
the on-site sale of beer and wine at CalTerra Restaurant.
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution A, finding that public
convenience or necessity would be served by allowing the issuance of a
Type 41 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license for the on-site sale of
beer and wine at CalTerra Trattoria at 7177 El Camino Real.
[Community Development]
5. Weed/Refuse Abatement Program
Fiscal Impact: The City recovers costs for administering this program
through the 150% administrative fee, which is placed on the San Luis
Obispo County Special Tax Assessment for the fiscal year 201 1-2012
Tax Roll.
Recommendation: Council adopt the Draft Resolution, declaring
vegetative growth and/or refuse a public nuisance, commencing
proceedings for the abatement of said nuisan ces, and placing all
abatement fees on the San Luis Obispo County Special Tax Assessment
for the fiscal year 2011-2012 Tax Roll. [Fire]
Council Member Fonzi announced that she would be abstaining on Item #A -3.
Citizen Brennler pulled Item #A-2.
MOTION: By Council Member Clay and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Kelley to approve Items #A-1, 3, 4, & 5 of the Consent
Calendar.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. (Item #A-3 passed 4:0
(Fonzi abstained) (#A-3: Resolution No. 2011-014, #A-4:
Resolution No. 2011-015, #A-5: Resolution No. 2011-016)
Item #A-2: Mike Brennler commented on the four paragraphs referring to him
interrupting the meeting from the audience. He stated the City Council should answer
questions asked of them by the audience.
MOTION: By Council Member Clay and seconded by Council Member
Fonzi to approve Item #A-2
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER:
City Manager Wade McKinney gave an update on projects and issues within the City.
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There was Council consensus to have all Council Members
sign the letter to the Water Board tonight.
Mayor O’Malley asked County Supervisor Patterson to speak to the Regional Water
Quality Control Board’s Water Basin Plan. Mr. Patterson expressed support for
Atascadero’s concerns.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
The following citizens spoke during Community Forum: John Mark Weeman, Bev Aho,
Barbie Butz, Lee Perkins, and Mike Brennler.
Mayor O’Malley closed the COMMUNITY FORUM period.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Report on Council Options for Meeting with Atascadero Mutual Water
Company on Water Conservation
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommendation: Council authorize staff to write a letter to the
Atascadero Mutual Water Company expressing the concerns of the City
regarding water conservation and requesting a joint meeting between
the City Council and the Board of Directors of the Water Company. [City
Attorney]
City Attorney Brian Pierik gave the staff report and answered questions from the
Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following citizens spoke on this item: Kathleen Arragon, Lee Perkins, Tom Comar,
Karyn Sturtevant, Mike Brennler, and Ron Rothman.
Mayor O’Malley closed the Public Comment period.
There was Council consensus to have Mayor O’Malley
appoint Mayor Pro Tem Kelley and Council Member Fonzi
to an Ad Hoc Committee to meet with
the Atascadero Mutual Water Company Board
to discuss Atascadero’s concerns regarding water conservation.
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2. Atascadero Transit Service Modification and Fare Increase
Fiscal Impact: The recommended fare increase is anticipated to
generate approximately $25,000 in additional farebox revenue. The cost
of additional service hours proposed for the Fixed Route service from
Memorial Day to Labor Day is approximately $5,000.
Recommendation: Council adopt the Draft Resolution, approving
proposed fare increases for both Fixed Route and Dial-A-Ride service
effective July 1, 2011; modifications of Weekday Fixed Route service
effective July 1, 2011; and modification of Saturday Fixed Route service
effective May 28, 2011. [Public Works]
Public Works Director Russ Thompson gave the staff report and answered questions
from the Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
MOTION: By Council Member Fonzi and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Kelley to:
1. Adopt the Draft Resolution, approving proposed fare
increases for both Fixed Route and Dial-A-Ride service
effective July 1, 2011; modifications of Weekday Fixed
Route service effective July 1, 2011; and modification of
Saturday Fixed Route service effective May 28, 2011; and,
2. Direct staff to provide flexibility on the Saturday program
based on the community’s needs.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote. (Resolution No. 2011-
017)
Mayor O’Malley recessed the meeting at 7:43 p.m.
Mayor O’Malley reconvened the meeting at 7:58 p.m.
3. Stadium Park Fire Study
Fiscal Impact: No fiscal impact for recommendations listed. If Council
chooses to provide ongoing maintenance, cost would be $1,000 to
$5,000 annually.
Recommendations: Council:
1. Receive and file the report and presentation from Dr. Christopher
Dicus; and,
2. Continue to support the current Stadium Park Use Policy; and,
3. Approve a fuel management plan using the grant funds provided by
the San Luis Obispo County Community Fire Safe Council. [Fire]
Fire Chief Kurt Stone gave the staff report and answered questions from the Council.
He also introduced Dr. Christopher Dicus who gave a presentation and also answered
questions from the Council.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following citizens spoke on this item: Joan O’Keefe, Al Fonzi, Mike Brennler, Bruce
Boniface, Irene Bishop, and Jim Patterson.
Mayor O’Malley closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Mayor O’Malley and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kelley to:
1. Receive and file the report and presentation from Dr.
Christopher Dicus; and,
2. Continue to support the current Stadium Park Use Policy
(E.G. Lewis type events); and,
3. Approve a fuel management plan using the grant funds
provided by the San Luis Obispo County Community Fire
Safe Council.
4. Direct staff to post signs as needed, close the Park if
necessary, continue to work with ALPS on events, continue
to consider options for access, and review improved water
options for the future.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
4. Celebrating Atascadero’s Centennial
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommendations: Council provide direction regarding the Centennial
planning process as appropriate. [Community Services]
Community Services Director Brady Cherry gave the staff report and answered
questions from the Council. He also introduced Tourism Director Steve Martin who
gave a presentation and also answered questions from the Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following citizens spoke on this item: Jim Patterson and Jim Wilkins.
Mayor O’Malley closed the Public Comment period.
There was City Council consensus to add the following community groups to the
list of possible interested entities:
Hoteliers
Music/Dance
Sport
Non-profit organizations
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COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS:
Council Member Kelley suggested the Council re-consider the removal of the two trees
in front of the Historic City Hall; as the excavation surrounding the building is larger than
originally estimated.
There was Council consensus to have staff bring back this issue to the Council.
Council Member Fonzi asked for staff to return to Council with an update on the Solar
projects in Carissa Plains. She mentioned that the Council had discussed providing a
staging area for people who will be working on the projects. Council M ember Fonzi
stated that Atascadero needs to provide a parking area and encourage the workers to
eat and shop in Atascadero.
D. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Council Member Fonzi
1. SLO Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) – alternate – SLO City
has annexed an area and the process went smoothly. Council Member Fonzi
suggested staff check in with SLO staff on their process.
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION: None
F. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor O’Malley adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.C.
City Clerk / Assistant to the City Manager