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MINUTES
JULY 23, 1991
Mayor Shiers called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Lilley, Borgeson, Nimmo, Dexter
and Mayor Shiers
Absent: None
Also Present: Muriel "Micki" Korba, City Treasurer and Lee
Raboin, City Clerk
Staff Present: Ray Windsor, City Manager; Henry Engen,
Community Development Director; Art Montandon,
City Attorney; Mark Joseph, Administrative
Services Director; Andy Takata, Director of
Community Services; Greg Luke, Public Works
Director and Bud McHale, Police Chief
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilwoman Borgeson asked Andy Takata for a status report
regarding paddle boats at Atascadero Lake. Mr. Takata reported
that the fleet of paddle boats had begun to deteriorate rapidly and
that five new, improved boats had been ordered. In addition, he
noted that one motorized boat had also been ordered, that training
is provided for City park employees and that lifeguards are
present.
Councilman Dexter apologized to the mayor for interrupting public
testimony during the meeting of July 9, 1991. He asked that an
opportunity be given for the Council to discuss policy regarding
receiving comments during public hearings from members of the
Planning Commission.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
Hoyt Chambless, 4200 Carrizo Road, voiced concern for the number of
guest houses currently being used as rentals and permanent
residence. He submitted a written proposal (see Exhibit A)
outlining some additional requirements and urged that the matter be
looked into.
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Henry Engen provided a brief staff response indicating that the
matter should be addressed as part of the zoning ordinance re-write
and new Housing Element. Following Councilwoman Borgeson's
suggestion, Mayor Shiers asked the City Attorney to look into State
Law regarding "granny housing" .
Dennis Garad, 4300 Carrizo, gave verbal support to Mr. Chambless'
concern and proclaimed that protection under the single-family
residential zoning is being lost. He summarized for Council the
results of an independent survey he had conducted on the number of
guest houses currently on the market and stated that on his own
street there were six guest houses, two of which had been built
during the last two years. He asserted that the trend is
continuing and urged the Council to pass an urgency ordinance
placing a moratorium on any additional permits, including those in
the pipeline, until Mr. ChamblessI proposed requirements are put
into effect by a new ordinance. He also recommended that guest
houses be put into a conditional use category.
The City Manager assured the public and Council that staff would
research the matter and report back at the next meeting.
Eric Greening, 7365 Valle, wondered if the current census data
might shed any light on the matter and suggested that the State
"granny flat" ordinance be re-examined. On another topic, Mr.
Greening requested that councilmembers include in the committee
reports the times and locations of the meetings.
Status ReRort: Cuesta College, North County site Selection
Committee:
Henry Engen reported that he had attended the first meeting of this
committee on July 16, 1991 and reviewed the consultant's draft
report relative to choosing a location for a North County campus of
Cuesta College. Mr. Engen summarized the criteria for selection
and reported that candidate sites were being solicited. He noted
that the committee would be meeting again in August and that he
would continue to give status reports.
A. COMMITTEE REPORTS (The following represent ad hoc or standing
committees. Informative status reports were given, as
follows. ) :
I. S.L.O. Area Coordinating Council/North Coastal Transit -
Councilwoman Borgeson reported on actions taken at the
meeting of July 17, 1991, one of which was the adoption
of the regional Housing Needs Plan. She explained that
the Council chose to adopt the locally prepared plan
rather than a state-mandated one and presented an
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overview of the City's projected housing needs. In
addition, she reported that the next meeting would be
August 14, 1991 in County San Luis Obispo.
2. Solid/Hazardous Waste Management Committee - Councilman
Nimmo indicated that the next meeting would be in August
and a status report would be given as part of Item #D-4.
3. Recycling Committee Mayor Shiers reported that
composting bins made by members of the Recycling
Committee are currently on sale at the Charles Paddock
Zoo. He reported that the next meeting would be
Thursday, July 25, 1991 at 5:00 p.m. in Room 102 of City
Hall.
4. City/School Committee - Councilman Dexter reported that
the meeting had been postponed and no date had been set
5. Traf f is Committee - Greg Luke reported that the committee
had met and would be making formal recommendations to
Council at the next regular meeting.
6. Downtown Interim Sign Committee - Councilman Lilley
reported that the next meeting was scheduled for July 31,
1991 in Room 102 of City Hall. He indicated that he was
unsure of the time.
7. Economic Round Table - Councilman Lilley reported that
the next meeting would be on July 31, 1991 at 7:30 a.m.
in Room 102 of City Hall.
8. Colony Roads Committee - The City Attorney reported that
the committee would tentatively be meeting on August 19,
1991 and that he would bring before Council a report
during the second meeting in August.
Mayor Shiers appointed Councilman Nimmo as alternate to
the Colony Roads Committee.
9. County-wide Fee Study - Mark Joseph announced that the
next meeting was scheduled for July 29, 1991.
Additional Council Comments:
Councilman Dexter announced that he and Councilman Nimmo had
attended a conference sponsored by the League of California Cities
in Monterey. He indicated that he felt it to be very worthwhile
and had purchased four tapes from the principal sessions. These
tapes, he explained, were on file with the City Manager' s Office.
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Councilwoman Borgeson commented that she had inquired, at the Area
Coordinating Council' s last meeting, whether or not "granny flats"
could be counted towards very low-income housing and reported that
they can.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Shiers read the Consent Calendar as follows:
1. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JUNE 11, 1991
2. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JUNE 19, 1991
3. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - JUNE 25, 1991
4. CONSOLIDATED TREASURER'S REPORT- JUNE, 1991
5. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN CITY OF ATASCADERO AND CALIFORNIA
MEN'S COLONY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991-92
6. RESOLUTION NO. 73-91 - APPROVING SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR MID-
MANAGEMENT/PROFESSIONAL BARGAINING UNIT, FISCAL YEAR 1991-92
7. RESOLUTION NO. 69-91 - REGARDING THE PREPARATION AND SUBMITTAL
OF SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENTS, A HOUSEHOLD HAZAR-
DOUS WASTE ELEMENT, AND RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS
AS REQUIRED UNDER AB 939
8. ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT 2-89, 8625/8785
ATASCADERO AVE. Adjustment between two existing lots of
record (Johnson/Central Coast Engineering)
9. RESOLUTION NO. 72-91 - AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREE-
WITH HINDERLITER, DELLAMAS AND ASSOCIATES TO PERFORM
SALES TAX REVENUE SERVICES
Councilwoman Borgeson requested that Item #B-9 be pulled for
discussion.
MOTION: By Councilman Lilley, seconded by Councilman Nimmo to
approve the Consent Calendar Items 1 through 8; motion
unanimously passed by roll call vote.
Re: Item #9. RESOLUTION NO. 72-91 - AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
AN AGREEMENT WITH HINDERLITER, DELLAMAS AND
ASSOCIATES TO PERFORM SALES TAX REVENUE SERVICES
Councilwoman Borgeson indicated that she had pulled this item
because she was under the impression that staff was going to do the
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analysis. Mark Joseph replied that because of the significant
amount of staff time necessary and the expense of software needed
to provide charts and graphs for adequate analysis, staff was
recommending that the work be contracted out. He added that the
information received would be complete and extremely valuable.
Responding to questions from Councilwoman Borgeson, Mr. Joseph
reported that the contract would be on-going, but could be
terminated with thirty days notice.
Councilman Lilley remarked that he would have preferred to have
been given additional options and specific examples of what the
firm would be providing. Mr. Joseph responded that staff could
come back with such information.
MOTION: By Councilwoman Borgeson, seconded by Councilman Lilley
to continue the matter and direct staff to come back with
options for Council consideration including documentation
relative to the firm's ability to conduct sales tax
audits, and in addition, to provide a cost analysis for
software and personnel time to maintain current sales tax
assessment in-house; motion unanimously passed.
C. HEARINGSIAPPEARANCES:
1. ZONE CHANGE 07-89 & TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 01-91, 10700 EL CAMINO
REAL —Request for a zone change to allow the creation of a
42-lot residential subdivision with corresponding tract map
(2-B Partnership/EDA Engineering)
A. Ordinance No. 227 - Amending Map 23 of the official zon-
ing maps by rezoning certain real property at 10700 E1
Camino Real from RMF/16 to RMF/16 (PD7) (ZC 07-89: 2-8
Partnership) (Recommend motion to waive reading in full
and approve on first reading by title only)
Henry Engen gave the staff report and recommendation for approval.
He responded to questions from Council regarding landscaping,
Covenants Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's) , open space,
decorative walls and fire sprinklers.
Council shared concern about the landscaping being maintained. Mr.
Engen noted that maintenance is a condition of the project and,
because of freeway frontage, a condition of an encroachment permit
with Caltrans as well. Mayor Shiers asked for specific
clarification about enforceability. The City Attorney advised that
although the City does not have the right to enforce Caltrans'
encroachment permit, Condition of Approval #13 of the tentative map
could be amended to ensure the City the right to enforce landscape
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maintenance.
Councilwoman Borgeson indicated that she feared Atascadero was
losing its' stock of low cost housing. She asked the Community
Development Director whether or not the department was tracking
rental stock. Mr. Engen remarked that the department keeps track
of the number of units there are and how vacant land is being
utilized, but that there is no evidence of how many units are
presently being rented or are vacant. He added that the Housing
Element is due for an update next July and predicted that the City,
because of the large-lot nature of the town, may experience
difficulty in meeting housing goals.
Councilman Lilley proposed that staff obtain solid statistics
regarding amounts of rent and whether financing is available for
rental projects. Mr. Engen commented that new residential projects
are market-driven, not policy-driven.
Mayor Shiers asked if the Community Development Department kept
track of the number of vacant acres available for multi-family use.
Mr. Engen responded affirmatively adding that the department not
only calculates what is available for multi-family, but also for
uses other than single-family, such as industrial or commercial.
He offered to bring this information back at a future date. Mayor
Shiers stated that market conditions do change and stressed that
his concern is that there will be vacant land left when financing
becomes more readily available for multi-family projects.
Councilman Nimmo observed that if proper incentives are provided to
developers, low cost housing will appear.
Public Comment:
Steve Kahn, representing the applicant, stated that the Conditional
Use Permit had been approved and the Planning Commission approved
the tract map and PD Overlay. He provided an overview of
conditions of approval placed upon the project by Caltrans with
respect to landscaping. Councilman Lilley asked whether there
would be any objection to the City enforcing landscape maintenance
conditions of the homeowners' association. Mr. Kahn responded that
there would not and added that the applicant is agreeable to tract
map conditions of approval.
Mr. Kahn indicated that clarification was being requested about who
will pay for the electricity to street lights. He stated that the
applicant's position was that because the homeowners pay property
and sales tax, street light operation should be funded by their tax
dollars rather than by a homeowners, fee. Mr. Kahn added that
staff had agreed that the City should pay for this. Councilman
Lilley pointed out that it is a private street that services the
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proposed development and questioned this issue. Greg Luke stated
that agreement had not come from any official capacity of the
Public Works Department.
Ed Biaggini, applicant, clarified that he was not asking the City
to pay for the street lights, merely to provide the power to light
the street lights at night. He then explained that throughout the
evolution of the project, individually-owned lots have always been
the intention. He emphasized that the project was not and had
never been a mobile home park. Mr. Biaggini asserted that the
project would provide an opportunity for first-time buyers because
the units will be affordable. He indicated that as yet he could
not put a price tag on the homes, but predicted them to be priced
at or below the low end of the market.
Gene Perry, a local mobile home park resident, spoke in support of
the project and asked Council to approve it.
---End of Public Testimony---
Councilwoman Borgeson proclaimed that she wanted to see the City
have an architectural review board because she believed that this
type of project should be reviewed.
Responding to inquiry by Councilman Lilley, the Public Works
Director reported that he was not recommending that the internal
road in the project be brought into the City-maintained road
system.
Councilman Lilley proclaimed that he adamantly opposed the City
paying for power to light the street lamps. Mayor Shiers agreed
and asked for a consensus among the Council. Council agreed that
the City was not to pay for power to the project's street lights.
MOTION: By Councilman Nimmo, seconded by Councilman Dexter to
waive reading Ordinance No. 227 in full; motion carried
unanimously.
MOTION: By Councilman Nimmo, seconded by Councilman Dexter to
approve Ordinance No. 227 on first reading by title only;
motion 3:2 with Councilwoman Borgeson and Mayor Shiers
opposing.
MOTION: By Councilman Nimmo, seconded by Councilman Lilley to
approve Tentative Tract Map 01-91 subject to the Planning
Commission's revised Conditions of Approval; motion
carried 3:2 with Councilwoman Borgeson and Mayor Shiers
voting in opposition.
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2. WEED ABATEMENT APPEALS HEARING
A. Resolution No. 71-91 - Confirming the cost of weed abate-
ment
No staff report was given. Councilwoman Borgeson noted that she
would like to see street addresses along with the parcel numbers
listed on the tax roll. Councilman Nimmo pointed out that many
lots are un-developed and addresses would not really matter.
There were no public comments.
MOTION: By Councilman Lilley, seconded by Councilwoman Borgeson
to adopt Resolution No. 71-91 affirming the cost of weed
abatement; motion unanimously carried by roll call vote.
3. SANITATION SERVICE CHARGES
A. RESOLUTION NO. 63-91 - Adopting service charges to be
added to the 1991-92 Property Tax bill
Public Works Director, Greg Luke, indicated that this was a routine
matter. There were no questions from Council and no public
testimony.
MOTION: By Councilman Dexter, seconded by Councilwoman Borgeson
to approve Resolution No. 63-91 adopting service charges
to be added to the 1991-92 property tax bill.
Mayor Shiers called a recess at 8:48 p.m. The meeting was
reconvened at 9:10 p.m. The mayor indicated that, in the interest
of time, he would move item #D-4 up to the second item under
Regular Business.
D. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. STATUS OF THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM:
A. Overall Status Report
B. Curbside Recycling
C. Rate Structure Review
D. Wil-Mar Contract
Greg Luke presented an overview of the integrated waste management
program and its, five major components. He provided a summary of
the proposed curbside recycling program and indicated that a rate
increase of $1.00/can or $2.00/90-gallon container was being
proposed to reflect the additional service. Mr. Luke explained
that those who participate in the program will receive a coupon in
their recycling container which can be redeemed as a cost reduction
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on their monthly garbage bill.
Discussion of extending the contract with Wil-Mar Disposal ensued.
The City Attorney apologized for not having been given the
opportunity to review the proposed contract before it was put into
the agenda packet. He explained that he had some specific
objections to a few items in the contract and asked Council to
allow him to continue to negotiate terms with Wil-Mar's attorney.
By Council consensus, the City Attorney was directed to
continue negotiations.
The City Manager indicated that staff was seeking input and
direction from Council on these matters.
Councilwoman Borgeson observed that there were no rate increases
for commercial establishments. The Public Works Director responded
that the current focus is on household recycling and predicted that
staff will address the commercial component sometime in January
1992.
Mayor Shiers indicated that he liked the coupon approach because it
provides incentive and pays those back who participate.
Discussion followed regarding the contract with Wil-Mar. Mayor
Shiers noted that the request for extension had been changed from
five to seven years. Mark Joseph, Administrative Services
Director, explained the rationale: Wil-Mar would be making large
capital improvement purchases and multi-year financial arrangements
would be necessary. He indicated that lending institutions would
need some assurance that Wil-Mar would still be in business. 3n
addition, he explained that tax depreciation schedules often center
around a seven-year cycle.
Mayor Shiers also inquired about the possibility of the franchise
being sold. The City Attorney advised that both the existing and
the proposed revised contract allows for the franchise to be sold.
The City Manager pointed out that Section 12, page 8 of the revised
document give the Council some control in that it must give written
consent before Wil-Mar could be sold. Mr. Montandon added that it
does not, however, give the Council complete discretion.
Councilman Lilley stated that he hoped the City, internally, would
impose a recycling effort of its, own and not take advantage of
gratis collection services.
Public Comments:
Betty Sanders, attorney representing Wil-Mar Disposal, apologized
to Mr. Montandon for not having received his copy of the revised
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contract. She reported that the volume-based rate structure has
been received favorably and described details of the curbside
recycling program. She noted that it would cost approximately
$3.00/household to implement the new service. The attorney, in
response to a question from Councilman Dexter, advised that it is
a crime to steal recyclables and proposed that part of the solution
may be a matter of public education.
Councilwoman Borgeson asked where green waste was being stored.
Dirtman, Ms. Sanders responded, has been accepting it all,
therefore it has not been necessary to store the matter. When
asked if Wil-Mar was willing to participate, along with the City,
in the purchase of a tub-grinder, she indicated that no discussions
had evolved around this subject.
As a final note, Ms. Sanders, remarked that Wil-Mar will need at
least six weeks to implement the program.
Brian Tuey, President of Coast Recycling, objected to capital-
ization costs being passed through to the consumer and urged
Council to put the curbside recycling service out to competitive
bid. He reported that other cities in the County have gone out to
bid for this service and asserted that the City has the right to
know where the recyclables are going. He indicated that his
company could provide a proposal at an approximate cost of
$.60/household.
Betty Sanders reported that Coast Recycling had made a proposal to
Wil-Mar to provide the curbside recycling element and cautioned
Council to take a careful look at his proposal.
Whitey Thorpe, 8025 Santa Ynez, objected to extending Wil-Mar' s
contract by seven years and proclaimed that no one should have
exclusive right to providing a public benefit.
Irvin Jenkins, formally with the San Luis Obispo County Auditor's
Office, spoke on behalf of Wil-Mar and the extension of its,
franchise agreement. He stated that not only does the City have
control over assignability of the franchise, it is also subject to
approval by the Board of Supervisors through the County
Environmental Health Officer. For this reason, he continued, he
does not believe Wil-Mar would sell the franchise to someone who
would be irresponsible.
Brian Tuey urged once again that the City go out to competitive
bid.
David Smith, CPA for Wil-Mar, emphasized that the City Council has
requested an integrated solid waste management plan and declared
that parceling out various components to bid will increase the
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final cost.
---End of Public Testimony---
Councilwoman Borgeson emphasized that she did not agree with a
seven-year extension of the franchise agreement and reiterated that
she was still in favor of going out to bid on the curbside
recycling service.
Councilman Nimmo pointed out that Wil-Mar had been required to
disclose all its' operational costs, suggested that this would give
an un-fair advantage to other bidders and adamantly opposed opening
up the matter for public bid.
Councilman Dexter stated that he favored handling the entire waste
management program as one package.
Councilman Lilley commented that he was impressed with staff
initiative in working with Wil-Mar and indicated that he, too,
supported the fully integrated program.
Mayor Shiers proclaimed that he would like to see how the matter of
curbside recycling has been bid in other cities and asked staff to
look into the matter and report back. He remarked that he would
not have a problem with going out to bid on curbside recycling as
this component has not yet been integrated into the existing
program.
The City Manager indicated that Mr. Tuey could submit a proposal
for curbside recycling and submit it to his office for
distribution.
(Mayor Shiers, as previously announced, moved Item #D-4 up. )
4. STATUS REPORT ON PROPOSED 3-F MEADOWS ROAD ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
Greg Luke reported that, as a result of the City Council direction,
staff had hired the firm of Tartaglia-Hughes to examine needed
improvements with an estimate of associated costs. He explained
that the consultant had initially come back with an average cost of
$6,504 per parcel, but cautioned that certain parcels would have an
assessment of more than twice that amount. A community meeting, he
explained, had been held to solicit comments from the neighborhood
and most considered the cost too high. Mr. Luke reported that the
consultant had, at his request, prepared a second evaluation with
a revised scope of construction work. The estimated assessment for
the simple overlay, he relayed, would be an average of
approximately $4,000 per parcel. The Public Works Director
indicated that this information was just received and the property
owners in 3-F Meadows had not yet been advised of the second
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appraisal.
Council comments followed. Councilwoman Borgeson shared concern
for emergency vehicle access and asked if staff had looked at any
share of cost by the City. The Public Works Director reported that
there were approximately forty miles of non-city maintained roads
and estimated a cost ranging from four to six million dollars to
improve all these roads. He indicated that some percentage of
participation on the part of the City could be accomplished and
policy discussion ensued. Councilman Dexter stated that the
Council needs a guideline for City participation to provide
incentives and asked staff to come back with a proposal.
Councilman Lilley suggested a one-time City subsidy to provide
incentive to get assessment districts up and running and concluded
that this may be in the City's best interest in the long term by
saving road maintenance costs.
Councilwoman Borgeson urged the Council to set a road policy.
Mayor Shiers concurred.
Public Comments:
Howard Marohn, 3-F Meadows resident, expressed concern for road
conditions and emergency response time. He explained that ten
years ago approximately one hundred residents formed a homeowners'
group to solve maintenance and access problems. He contended that
a request from this group to help set up an assessment district by
a petition process was denied. He added that the petition
circulated had received sixty to sixty-five percent approval by
residents. Mr. Marohn stated that during this time assessment cost
had been estimated at approximately $125 per parcel/per year.
Further delay, he predicted, would adversely affect emergency
response time and asserted that the City has an obligation to
address its, private road problem once and for. Mr. Marohn urged
Council to take these roads into the City-maintained system, modify
road standards to accommodate the unique character of the hill-
mountain roads and to use techniques that provide for full public
safety. In addition, he proposed that a portion of gas tax funds
and property taxes paid by residents in 3-F Meadows since
incorporation be placed into the proposed district fund for a
credit.
John Cole, resident of 3-F Meadows, proclaimed that it was time the
Council did something to protect the public' s health and safety;
and urged the City to repair and maintain the subject roads.
Dorothy Green, another 3-F Meadows resident, indicated that she
liked Councilman Lilley's recommendation of a one-time City
contribution to assist the formation of an assessment district and
suggested a 50% share of cost.
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Matt Dubois, Carmelita Avenue resident, stated that he had received
letters outlining projected costs for assessment and indicated that
he is not and does not want to be considered part of the 3-F
Meadows area.
A resident on San Gabriel Road, Al Ferarro, voiced similar comments
advising that he was not located in 3-F Meadows and would not
appreciate a $4,000-6,000 assessment bill.
Lyle Curry, 3-F Meadows, stated that there is room for flexibility
and asked that consideration be given regarding road standards. He
remarked that his tax dollars have subsidized road improvements in
other areas of the City and indicated that it was time for the same
in his.
Ted Monmonier, 9301 Barranco, urged that access from Highway 41
onto Carmelita should be addressed.
Bob Tartaglia, consulting engineer, summarized the scope of work
associated with the second evaluation and explained how the costs
had been determined. He explained that this method would not
correct the problems that exist in the roads, nor would it bring
the streets up to the minimum City standard but pointed out that it
would add ten years of life to the roads. Responding to a question
from the mayor, Mr. Tartaglia estimated that if streets were
brought up to City standards with adequate base, paving and
provisions for drainage, a minimum of twenty years could be added
to the lifetime of the roads. He pointed out that traffic speeds
will increase when road conditions improve.
---End of Public Testimony---
MOTION: By Councilman Dexter, seconded by Councilman Nimmo to
extend the meeting past 11:00 p.m. ; motion carried.
Councilman Lilley recognized that some flexibility and deviations
from the City's adopted minimum road standards were used recently
in repairing some of the "Gordon Davis Roads" . He asked the Public
Works Director to compare the second alternative for 3-F Meadows
roads to what was required of Mr. Davis in the Las Encinas II area.
Mr. Luke estimated that the type of work was roughly equivalent;
but cautioned that it was difficult to compare the two.
Council comments followed regarding road policy. Councilman Lilley
indicated that he was anxious to see a rural road standard.
Councilwoman Borgeson reiterated that a written policy is needed.
Councilman Nimmo concurred that a comprehensive road policy is
needed but pointed out that there is not now adequate funding. He
indicated that he believed there was a provision in state law by
which the City Council can form an assessment district city-wide to
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impose a tax that would go on the tax rolls for infra-structure
improvements and proposed that this might be a solution to the road
problem. Councilwoman Borgeson voiced support.
The City Manager stated that, having received input, staff would
immediately proceed with options for Council consideration.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 70-91 - AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CRAWFORD, MULTARI & STARR TO AS-
SIST IN THE PREPARATION OF THE UPDATED CIRCULATION ELEMENT
Greg Luke provided a brief report and recommendation. He indicated
that the firm of Crawford, Multari & Starr was knowledgeable and
was willing to step back from submitting a final request for quote
on the Circulation Element itself.
The City Manager clarified that the agreement would not exceed
$12,000 and if there were any unforseen costs, Council action would
be required to authorize any additional funds.
MOTION: By Councilman Nimmo, seconded by Councilwoman Borgeson to
adopt Resolution No. 70-91 authorizing the Public Works
Director to execute an agreement with Crawford, Multari
& Starr to assist in the preparation of the Updated
Circulation Element in an amount up to $12,000; motion
passed unanimously by roll call vote.
3. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE, OCTOBER 13-16,
1991
The City Manager urged members of Council wishing to attend the
League Conference to submit their reservations for hotel
accommodations as soon as possible. He also pointed out that a
voting delegate and alternate needed to be designated by the mayor.
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION:
1. City Council
Mayor Shiers requested that architectural review be scheduled for
a future agenda item.
Councilman Dexter asked that other members of Council take a look
at a proposal he had drafted asking that consideration be given to
adding policy with regard to members of the City Council and of the
Planning Commission speaking in public hearing before either body.
Councilman Lilley and Councilman Nimmo voiced support; Councilwoman
Borgeson objected. Mayor Shiers referred the matter to the City
Attorney.
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2. City Attorney - None
3. City Clerk - None
4. City Treasurer
The City Treasurer provided an additional report regarding
investment interest and earnings. In addition, Ms. Korba asked
that a matter regarding fund raising efforts of the Atascadero
Community Band be dropped.
5. City Manager
Mr. Windsor reported that a Closed Session had been requested by
staff discussions relating to personnel matters, workmens'
compensation and potential litigation regarding a verified claim.
He suggested that Council agree to meet at an early date and time
than had been previously noticed.
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 11:28 P.M. TO A CLOSED SESSION ON
THURSDAY, JULY 25, 1991 AT 3:34 P.M. IN THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE,
ROOM 207, CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DISCUSSIONS RELATING TO:
I. PERSONNEL MATTERS Said Closed Session is held pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.6
2. WORKMENSI COMPENSATION Said Closed Session held pursuant
to Government Code Section '54956.9(a)
3. POTENTIAL LITIGATION Said Closed Session held pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
MINUTES RFCORDE AND PREPARED BY:
LEE RABOIN, City Clerk
Attachments Exhibit A (Chambless)
CC7/23/91
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CC7/23/91
• EXHIBIT A
July 23, 1991
Atascadero City Council
It is requested that "Guest Housing" regulations be up-dated in thirty
(30) days. Additional regulations to include, but not limited to:
1. Notify immediate owner of Guest Housing request
2. Change Guest House to read "Guest rooms"
3. Guest rooms to be attached to main building
4. Guest rooms limited to 400 square feet
S. Guest rooms, means space intended to be used on temporary lodging
of persons without charge
6. Filing notice, when and how long Guest rooms are to be used.
7. Guest rooms to be occupied not more than 60 clays per year
S. That six (6) un-announced inspection visits per year to determine
compliance of regulations
9. Any new regulations regarding "Guest House" be retroactive to include
ALL approved Guest housing