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MINUTES
AUGUST 27, 1991
Mayor Shiers called the meeting to order at 7:05 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; Andy Takata, Director of
Community Services ; Mark Joseph,
Administrative Services Director; Bud McHale,
Police Chief and Mary Redus Gayle, Assistant
City Attorney
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilwoman Borgeson extended congratulations to the Atascadero
Fire Department Muster Team for winning first place once again in
the annual Fire Department Muster Competition. She also applauded
members of the Atascadero Police Department who had participated
and secured honors in the 1991 Annual Police Summer Games.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
Tom Bench, 7503 Carmelita, reported that sometime back he had
received a lot line adjustment. He had recently learned, he said,
that during this process the Planning Department had made the
engineers put "creek reservation" on the map after he himself had
already signed it and asked for an explanation.
Marj Mackey, 5504-A Tunitas, announced that the Society of
Architectural Historians was planning a meeting in Atascadero on
October 14, 1991 at 10:00 a.m. as part of a. three-day event
including lectures and tours. She indicated that the public was
invited.
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A. COMMITTEE REPORTS (The following represent ad hoc or standing
committees. Informative status reports were given, as
follows. ) :
1. S.L.O. Area Coordinating Council\North Coastal Transit -
Councilwoman Borgeson reported that the Area Council had
met on August 14, 1991 and approved three Proposition 116
Bikeway Grant applications; one of which was for the E1
Camino Real rehabilitation project. She thanked Greg
Luke, Public Works Director, for his efforts in
submitting documentation. In addition, she indicated
that the Area Council had also urged the Social Services
Transportation Units to coordinate; a substantial savings
in costs could be saved annually if this is done. Ms.
Borgeson announced that she would report on the meeting
of the North Coastal Transit at the next Council meeting.
2. Recycling Committee - Mayor Shiers reported that the
committee had met the previous Thursday and had formed a
subcommittee to compile educational video tapes for use
by the school district. An entry for Colony Days was
also discussed.
3. Economic Opportunity Commission - Councilman Dexter
reported that the board had met on Thursday, August 22,
1991 and provided a brief overview of the various service
agencies it oversees. He indicated that the Head Start
Program is gearing up for the school year.
4. Traffic Committee - Councilman Dexter reported that the
committee had met and would be making recommendations on
a few items to the Council soon.
5. Downtown Interim Sign Committee - Councilman Lilley
reported that the committee had met with owners of some
of the establishments in the downtown and the result
would be discussed later in the meeting, under Item #D-3.
6. County Water Advisory Board - Councilwoman Borgeson
indicated that the board had adjourned for the summer and
meetings would resume soon.
7. Economic Round Table- The City Manager requested that a
special presentation from the Round Table to the City
Council was to be scheduled for September 24, 1991 at
6:00 p.m. Councilman Lilley added that the committee was
looking for some feedback from the Council.
S. Colony Roads Committee - The City Manager indicated that
a report would be given later in the meeting, under Item
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#C-1.
9. County-wide Fee Study - Councilman Nimmo reported that
the Council had attended a special meeting earlier in the
day on the County' s proposed Public Facilities Financing
Plan.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Shiers read the Consent Calendar as follows:
1. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - AUGUST 13, 1991
2. CONSOLIDATED TREASURER'S REPORT - JULY, 1991
3. FINAL PARCEL MAP 13-88, 6325 TECORIDA - Subdivision of 1.42
acres into four parcels containing 0.32, 0.34, 0.52 and 0.23
acres for commercial use (Grinnell/Cuesta Engineering)
4. TIME EXTENSION FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 04-89, 7445 CORTEZ -
Request to allow subdivision of 8.26 acres into four lots
(Larsen/Cuesta Engineering)
5. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 06-91, 6905 ATASCADERO AVE. - Request to
create a four-unit residential condominium project (Bough/Boud
& Associates, Agent)
6. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 8-91,7605 MORRO ROAD - Request to create
a commercial condominium project consisting of six airspace
units for professional/medical office use (Golden West Devel-
opment/Shannon)
7. RESOLUTION NO. 82-91 - REAPPOINTING (3) MEMBERS TO THE CITY'S
RECYCLING COMMITTEE
S. RESOLUTION NO. 83-91 - AUTHORIZING THE CALIFORNIA STATE DE-
PARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES TO PURCHASE CERTAIN ITEMS ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO
9. AWARD OF BID #91-9 FOR PHOTOCOPIER
10. PROPOSED CUSTOMER RELATIONS TRAINING
11. ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY DESIGNATION
12. AWARD OF BID #91-11 FOR PURCHASE OF TWO (2) DIAL-A-RIDE BUSES
13. AWARD OF BID #91-12 FOR INTERIOR PAINTING OF CITY HALL
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Councilwoman Borgeson asked that Item #5 be removed for discussion.
The City Manager requested that Item #9 be continued. Councilman
Lilley pulled Item #10 for clarification.
MOTION: By Councilwoman Borgeson, seconded by Councilman Lilley
to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of
Items 5, 9 and 10; motion carried unanimously by roll
call vote.
Re: Item #5. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 06-91, 6905 ATASCADERO AVE. -
Request to create a four-unit residential
condominium project (Bough/Bond & Associates,
Agent)
Councilwoman Borgeson indicated that the public may wish to speak
on this matter and asked the Community Development Director for a
report. Mr. Engen presented an overview of the project and
reported that the Planning Commission had discussed, at length,
possible conversion of a proposed loft into a bedroom. He stated
that the Commission had modified Condition of Approval #17 to
discourage such conversion.
Councilman Nimmo questioned why tree protection measures were being
imposed upon specific trees on the site which are not included in
the Tree Ordinance's list of protected trees. Mr. Engen responded
that the applicant was planning on saving these trees anyway and
the provision simply guaranteed that they would. Councilman Nimmo
disagreed with this condition.
Councilwoman Borgeson voiced concern for the possibility of the den
being converted into a bedroom and for the protection of the
density standard. Mr. Engen reported that the project was not
right at density; the venture could consist of five units, he
noted, but was being designed for only four.
Councilman Lilley indicated that he was impressed and content with
the Planning Commission' s decision. The Community Development
Director responded to inquiry from Councilman Dexter regarding
fencing between the project and the library by explaining that the
developer had resolved to go with landscaping to achieve natural
screening.
Public Comment:
Joe Boud, agent for the applicant, described the project design as
one for an active, senior lifestyle. He indicated that there was
no intention to sneak in a bedroom and that the den was designed to
be just a den. Mr. Boud provided additional support for approving
the project and responded to direct questions from Council.
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Councilwoman Borgeson reported that she had spoken with staff
regarding her concerns and asked that standards to ensure against
illegal conversions be tightened up. Mr. Engen suggested this as
a topic for discussion at a joint session of the City Council and
the Planning Commission.
Mayor Shiers indicated support for the additional condition imposed
by the Planning Commission and for the project as a whole.
MOTION: By Councilman Lilley, seconded by Councilman Dexter to
approve Tentative Parcel Map 06-91 based on the Findings
and subject to the revised Conditions of Approval; motion
carried 5:0 by roll call vote.
Re: Item #10. PROPOSED CUSTOMER RELATIONS TRAINING
Councilman Lilley indicated that he wanted more information on this
matter. The City Manager explained that the emphasis was to be on
public relations and how to deal properly with the public in a
courteous, professional manner. He confirmed that members of staff
and the Council could attend. Councilman Dexter and Councilwoman
Borgeson voiced support.
MOTION: By Councilman Lilley, seconded by Councilman Nimmo to
approve Item #B-10; motion unanimously carried by roll
call vote.
C. HEARINGS/APPEARANCES:
1. ROAD ABANDONMENT 01-91 - Request to abandon a portion of the
Curbaril Avenue right-of-way at 9325 Curbaril Avenue (Gear-
hart/Sierra Pacific Engineering)
A. Resolution No. 85-91 - Summarily vacating a portion of a
road pursuant to Streets & Highways Code; Part 3, Public
Streets, Highways & Service Easements Vacation Law; Chap-
ter 4, Summary Vacation; 8333 (being a portion of the
Curbaril Ave. right-of-way)
Henry Engen provided background and an overview of recommendations
made by staff, the Planning Commission and by himself. He
explained that the Commission had been concerned about abandoning
the street prematurely in view of pending development of the
Circulation Element, together with the creation of an additional
marginal building site. The City Engineer, he reported, had
submitted a memo reflecting his confidence that right-of-way is
sufficient to meet any foreseeable widening of the road and added
that although he believed the advancing road abandonment to be
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appropriate; potential lot subdivision would not be wise.
Mr. Engen then responded to questions from Council. He confirmed
that the matter did not relate to the legal issues surrounding the
"Wells Fargo" roads and that the property was not in a "Cease and
Desist" area. He also stated that construction of a bridge on
Curbaril over the Salinas River had not been a factor. The
Community Development Director added that the total size of the two
lots, if merged, would be 14,975 square feet.
Public Comments:
Eric Greening, 7365 Valle, urged Council to delay making a decision
on the abandonment in light of pending decisions on the projected
relocation of Highway 41. He stated that Curbaril is still being
considered as an alternative and a decision on the road abandonment
would be premature until all factors are known.
Council discussion followed. Councilman Nimmo and Councilman
Lilley indicated support for the Community Development Director's
recommendation. Mayor Shiers commented that he did not see the
necessity of abandoning that portion of Curbaril. Councilwoman
Borgeson preferred that the matter be continued until after the
Circulation Element has been completed and the General Plan
updated.
Responding to a question from Councilwoman Borgeson, the City
Attorney explained that the street vacation procedure set forth in
the Streets and Highways Code does not involve property abandonment
or compensation for the road abandonment.
Councilman Dexter shared concern that a lot might be created
without a proper septic system. The Community Development Director
indicated that the owner could tear down the present house and have
two, separate building lots. He explained that, in his view, the
best option would be to erase the lot line. The applicant, he
reported, could be required as a condition of the abandonment to
merge the two lots into one.
Public Comment:
Kelly Gearhart, applicant, explained that presently both lots could
be built without the abandonment. He stated that he wanted to
obtain the land so he could do the lot line adjustment and
clarified that he did not want to merge the lots. He asserted that
he was not going to give up a lot valued at about $75,000 to get a
little bit of road abandonment and that if he did not get it, he
would still build a house, or tear the existing one down and build
two. Either way, he continued, he would develop both lots with or
without the abandonmentand declared that the Council could not
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stop him from building a house.
Councilwoman Borgeson asked Mr. Gearhart to confirm whether or not
he had requested the abandonment. The applicant indicated that he
had.
Mayor Shiers remarked that the land may be of use to the City in
the future. He stated that he did, however, prefer to deal with
the matter rather than continue it; other members of Council
agreed.
MOTION: By Councilman Lilley, seconded by Councilman Nimmo to
adopt Resolution No. 85-91 with the pre-condition that
the lots are merged before the abandonment is granted;
motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
D. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. ATASCADERO ROADS
Before presentation of Item A, Councilwoman Borgeson asked for
clarification from the City Manager about the reports scheduled to
follow. Mr. Windsor reported that Mary Redus Gayle, Assistant City
Attorney, would be giving a status report on her research on Colony
Roads. The second item, he explained, was the status report on the
consultant's work to date on rural road policies and the third item
would be a look at various methods for financing improvement
districts. The City Manager indicated that staff was hoping for
some comments from Council to learn what particular methods they
might support. He also advised that in light of the absence of the
Public Works Director, specific roads in the "3-F Meadows" area
would not be addressed at this time.
A. Colony Roads Ownership - Status Report of Inventory
The Assistant City Attorney, using a large, colored map of
Atascadero, provided an in-depth report of what she had learned
after having examined over 6,000 deeds. The map illustrated the
original subdivisions of Atascadero and Atascadero Colony. She
described the various categories of roads illustrated on the map as
follows: (1) those already in the City street system, (2) roads
which City staff have preliminarily determined to be constructed in
the very near future, (3) roads which are to be incorporated into
the City system in five to ten years, (4) privately-owned streets
and (5) "paper" roads that appear on subdivision maps prepared by
E.G. Lewis which have not been built and may never be constructed.
Ms. Gayle gave a historical overview of what happened over the
years after the City's founder, E.G. Lewis, went bankrupt in the
late 1920'x. Ms. Gayle explained that Mr. Lewis had sold numerous
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lots by land contract sales, a form of financing no longer commonly
used, which grants title to the owner only after final payment has
been made. She reported that when Mr. Lewis went bankrupt, a
lawsuit was filed by Oscar Willet, an attorney who represented many
of those who had purchased their homes from E.G. Lewis and who were
concerned for how they would obtain final title to their property.
A trust was then set up for which Mr. Willet was the first trustee,
she reported.
Continuing, Ms. Gayle related how it was that Wells Fargo Bank
received its' interests in local roads and riverways. She
indicated that Mr. Lewis had executed several notes and deeds of
trust to the Anglo-California National Bank and some of them
eventually were foreclosed. Many of the deeds granted by Mr.
Lewis, his successors or the Bank, she said, had a number of
restrictions, including reservation of rights to all title and
interest in the roads, mineral rights, groundwater rights,
parklands and some river parkways. She advised that through the
years successor trustees have been deeding out, at request, right-
of-ways; thus creating situations where individual lot owners
possess one-half of the road. Ms. Gayle explained that no complete
record is available of what the trustees have granted, nor of what
Wells Fargo/Crocker National Bank has deeded out. She noted that
she hoped to have, by the middle of October, knowledge of which
roads have been deeded out and where there is private ownership and
dedication is not possible.
The Assistant City Attorney revealed a plan that had been worked
out during negotiations with the Colony Roads Committee, Wells
Fargo Bank and Mr. Gordon Davis, current trustee. This plan, she
said, would be to determine who has private title to roads and then
go into Court under the existing lawsuit filed over which the Court
still has jurisdiction. She continued that a request would be made
to the Court to make the City of Atascadero, Wells Fargo Bank and
the County, if they chose to, parties or intervenors to that
lawsuit. She advised that, under this plan, the City would file
petitions for various kinds of declarations from the Court and,
using the map again to illustrate, explained in more detail.
Ms. Gayle reported that there were additional restrictions applied
to the deeds relating to racial discrimination, the sale of
alcohol, river and park properties, and mineral and water rights.
These, she explained, also needed to be resolved. She added that
for clarification purposes, a request would be made to the Court to
declare all groundwater rights vested in Atascadero Mutual Water
Company.
Ms. Gayle predicted that the Court will indicate title to the
underlying roads not already deeded out to belong to the adjacent
land owners to the middle of the street, subject to the offer of
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dedication for public easement over those roads to the City. Once
accepted by the City, she added, maintenance would then become the
responsibility of the City as well as, quite probably, the
liability for road uses. She noted that she would proceed to
finalize the title search and explained that the next step would be
to meet with the title companies that serve the City of Atascadero
to ensure that the proposed solution would clear up title problems
for those that own property adjacent, in or near areas being
recommended to be dedicated to the City. Once this is done, the
attorney reported that she hoped to tour the City with the Public
Works Director and engineering staff to ensure that roads marked on
the maps are in accordance with those in the field. Ms. Gayle also
suggested that a series of informational meetings be set up to give
the public an opportunity to ask questions and share concerns.
Once this input has been received, she proposed, staff would
proceed to file pleadings with the Court.
Public Comments:
George Luna, 10600 San Marcos, asked the Assistant City Attorney to
clarify how private wells might be affected by having the Court
decide that water rights belong to Atascadero Mutual Water Company.
Ms. Gayle advised that it has not yet been determined just how this
matter will be presented to the Court; but remarked that she
presumed that private wells would be retained by the property
owner.
Whitey Thorpe, 8025 Santa Ynez, remarked that six or eight years
ago, the Water Company gave back to the property owners their water
rights as personal property and asserted that this position should
be maintained. Ms. Gayle indicated that there was no intention to
change this condition and clarified that any action would be on
water rights held by the trust or Wells Fargo Bank.
Mike Sherer, 8405 Alta Vista, asked Ms. Gayle how the County
Assessor will look at situations where property owners are given
back title of land to the center of the road and., an easement
granted back to the City. She replied that she would be meeting
soon with the County Assessor and that, preliminarily, she did not
think property tax status would change.
Lyle Curry, 9263 Lucinda, questioned whether or not a property
owner would be precluded from drilling for water on his own land.
The attorney replied that she would not able to answer explicitly
until she has met with Atascadero Mutual Water Company.
Howard Marohn, 9265 Barrancha Road, asked what factors were used to
determine which roads, as outlined on the map, would be brought
into the City system immediately and five to ten years down the
line Ms. Gayle reported that City staff had made recommendations
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about which roads the City will want to own based upon how the
street will serve circulation of the City, whether they will serve
as connectors between roads necessary to serve people and to a
lesser degree the cost of bringing the roads into the system. She
emphasized that these decisions will ultimately be decided upon by
the City Council.
Members of the Council congratulated the efforts of the Assistant
City Attorney.
Mayor Shiers called a recess at 8:44 p.m. The meeting was
reconvened at 9:08 p.m.
Mayor Shiers reported that the Assistant City Attorney had
requested that Item #D-2 be moved up to allow Ms. Gayle to give her
report and then begin her road travel home. By consensus of the
Council, the road matter was postponed briefly to allow discussion
of Regular Business Item #D-2, as follows:
2. ESTABLISHING NON-PROFIT CORPORATION
Ms. Gayle reported that she would be bringing to Council on the
next Consent Calendar a. recommendation to adopt a resolution
declaring the need for a non-profit corporation for Community
Services and authorizing its incorporation as a tax-exempt entity.
She explained that she was drafting Articles of Incorporation and
By-laws as well and noted that these would also be presented.
No action was taken.
Mayor Shiers brought discussion back to agenda Item #D-1-(b) :
B. Road Standards Study - Status Report (North Coast Engi-
neering)
Steve Sylvester, North Coast Engineering, Inc. provided an overview
of the Draft Rural Road Policy (on file in the Public Works
Department and in the City Clerk's Office) . He explained that one
of the most important goals of the rural road policy was to develop
improvement standards sensitive to the unique topography and
environment of Atascadero. Mr. Sylvester stated that the document
was also intended to establish the format for the development of a
complete set of standard specifications and drawings that will
govern the design of engineering improvements for future projects
in the City. This format, if approved, would then be used for the
preparation of other road standards, he added.
Council comments followed. Councilman Nimmo commended the
consultant for his work and indicated support. Mayor Shiers
remarked that he was pleased to see consideration of the City's
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topography and the flexibility proposed in the standards.
By consensus, Council agreed with the format and approved the
preparation of other standards for review in sixty days.
C. Road Assessment Districts - General Discussion (Willdan
Associates)
William Stookey, Willdan & Associates, provided an introduction to
the variety of options associated with financing assessment
districts. He explained that the fundamental theory behind an
assessment district is that public improvements for specific
properties should be paid for by the property owners that will
receive the benefit and not by the general public. He then
summarized various legislative acts and their pros and cons.
(These included the 1911 and 1913 California Assessment Acts, the
Community Facilities District of 1982 (also known as the Mella-Roos
Act) , Landscape & Lighting Act of 1972 and the Benefit Assessment
Act of 1982. ) He reported that one common restriction of all of
the acts he described was that they cannot be based upon property
value (advalorem) . He explained that formulas can be tailored to
the specific social and economic situation of the area and can be
established by a formula based upon a variety of factors, i.e. ,
per-lot, per-house, front foot, traffic generation basis per
parcel, by area. He suggested that whatever formula is used that
it remain simple, noting that land use is updated each year.
Mr. Stookey advised that this issue can be controversial and that
there are many things to consider. He pointed out that many public
information meetings are required and necessary before moving
forward with an assessment district and added that many of the acts
require a majority protest vote to stop it.
The consultant then responded to brief questions from Council.
Mayor Shiers inquired about special assessment districts. Mr.
Stookey remarked that the City Council must make a finding that the
benefit of the work or improvements being paid for are of specific
benefit to residents in the subject area and not to the general
public. He stated that if the improvements are deemed to be of
benefit to the entire City, there must be a contribution from the
City to offset the costs.
Responding to query from Councilman Lilley, Mr. Stookey advised
that the City may subsidize any district to any degree that the
City Council agrees to, adding that he knew of no limitation as
long as there were funds available. He emphasized that law does
require, however, the City to contribute towards the cost of any
percentage of improvement that is determined to be of benefit to
the community as a whole.
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Councilman Nimmo referred to his comment made several weeks earlier
that a citywide maintenance assessment district might be a solution
and apologized for raising expectations. He stressed that he had
not meant that private streets would automatically be brought into
the City-maintained system without those streets first being
brought up to acceptable standards.
Public Comments:
Eric Greening, 7365 Valle, asked that consideration be given to
methods which would provide alternative transportation and urged
that a portion of any subsidy be used in ways to benefit the non-
driver.
Ron Lindsay, 9505 San Gregorio Road, stated that the City had
benefitted from roads in the Las Encinas I area and with continued
extension they have been major gateways to other developments. He
contended that the City has not maintained these roads despite use
by heavy vehicles with no load weight restrictions as an entrance
into other developments which do have City-accepted and maintained
roads. He added that the developer has left the maintenance to the
property owners, many of whom were never told that the City did not
maintain these roads. He proposed that an assessment district in
the Las Encinas I area be formed with the cost to be shared equally
by the property owner, the City and the developer. The City, he
suggested, would be the contact and control entity with all
parties, and property owners would furnish the City with results of
research into the history of Las Encinas. He concluded by stating
that he and his neighbors strongly believed the proposal to be
workable, fair, honorable and equitable.
Howard Marohn, 9265 Barrancha Road, shared concern for the health,
safety and welfare of residents in the 3-F Meadows area and spoke
in support of re-evaluating the 5-Year Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) , specifically that portion which designates funds for
installing a proposed median strip divider on El Camino Real and
indicated that he believed there was a greater need to address the
City's private road status.
----End of Public Testimony----
Councilwoman Borgeson expressed disappointment that this agenda
item was an informational one, rather than one of action. She
asserted that there should have been a public hearing and that
written reports should have been prepared to allow the public to be
educated on the subject. She reiterated that she wanted to take
another look at the CIP and indicated support for Mr. Lindsay' s
proposal.
Mayor Shiers also remarked that he would have liked to have seen
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written reports to ensure that the public was prepared and
informed. He stated that he would like to address the issue of how
much the developer should contribute to road improvement costs and
what is reasonable for City participation.
Councilman Lilley proclaimed that the Council must come to some
consensus about whether or not they want to reassess the CIP,
whether or not they want to form an assessment district and to what
extent they are willing to commit the City to. He added that it
must be determined if it is legal to bring in the developer after
approximately twenty years.
Councilman Nimmo indicated that he had no problem with reviewing
the CIP, but added that he wanted to be sure that by doing so, no
unwarranted expectations would be raised. He continued that he was
not prepared to depart from general policy of not extending City
funds on privately-owned City streets unless the Circulation
Element, when completed, shows some of those streets to be
necessary arterials.
Councilman Dexter expressed support for the concept as suggested by
Mr. Lindsay. He explained that he would like to have, in hand,
documents with recommendations on various methods of forming an
improvement district before making any decisions.
The City Manager advised that should Council wish to take another
look at the 5-Year CIP, the matter must be set for public hearing.
By consensus, Council directed staff to schedule matters
relating to private roads and possible re-evaluation of the 5-
Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for public hearing. It
was noted that these items would be back on September 24,
1991.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 84-91 - WAIVING FEES FOR DOWNTOWN AWNINGS IN-
STALLED PURSUANT TO THE "DOWNTOWN SIGN PROGRAM"
Henry Engen presented the staff report and recommendation to adopt
Resolution No. 84-91. He added that staff was looking for Council
support to continue with a pilot program of implementing awnings
and signage in the downtown.
Councilman Lilley, member of the Downtown Sign Committee, reported
that three downtown businesses had already volunteered to
participate; they are: Wilkins Printing, Wil-Mar Disposal and
American Classics.
MOTION: By Councilman Dexter seconded by Councilman Nimmo to
adopt Resolution 84-91 waiving fees for installation of
Downtown Sign Program awnings and direct staff to work
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with up to five establishments in providing design
assistance as a pilot program; motion unanimously carried
by roll call vote.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 226 - AMENDING TITLE 8 OF THE ATASCADERO MUNI.
CODE BY THE ADDITION OF CHAPTER 12 RELATIVE TO EARTHQUAKE
HAZARD REDUCTION IN EXISTING UNREINFORCED MASONRY BUILDINGS
(Recommend motion to waive reading in full and approve on
second reading by title only) (Cont'd from 8/13/91)
The Community Development Director reported that this ordinance was
back for second reading and adoption. There were no questions or
comments from Council or the public.
MOTION: By Councilman Lilley, seconded by Councilwoman Borgeson
to adopt Ordinance No. 226 on second reading by title
only; motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
5. ORDINANCE NO. 230 - AMENDING TITLE 11 OF THE ATASCADERO MUNI-
CIPAL CODE (SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE) (Recommend motion to waive
reading in full and approve on second reading by title only)
(Cont'd from 8/13/91)
Mr. Engen noted that this ordinance was being presented for second
reading and noted that it had been amended to reflect Council
direction to not make any changes in Sections 11-8.202 (Lot
Dimensions) or 11-8.209 (Flag Lots) . There were no questions or
comments.
MOTION: By Councilwoman Borgeson, seconded by Councilman Lilley
to adopt Ordinance No. 230 on second reading by title
only; motion passed 5:0.
4. -COUNTYWIDE ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT
PROG - Item pulled
prior to meeting, but after agenda was prepared.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 72-91 - AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREE-
MENT WITH HINDERLITER, DELLAMAS & ASSOCIATESTOPERFORM SALES
TAX REVENUE MONITORING SERVICES
Mark Joseph provided an overview of the staff report and
recommended adoption of Resolution No. 72-91.
MOTION: By Councilman Dexter, seconded by Councilwoman Borgeson
to approve Resolution No. 72-91 authorizing the Mayor to
execute an agreement with Hinderliter, DeLlamas &
Associates for sales tax auditing and analysis services;
motion unanimously carried.
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8. APPEARANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE PROPOSAL
Henry Engen reported that the Mayor had requested that the subject
of possibly establishing an Appearance Review Commission be
discussed and recommended that consideration of this matter be held
concurrent with action on Draft Amended Appearance Review
Guidelines. This review, added, was scheduled for early 1992.
Council agreed to hold the matter over, as recommended.
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION:
1. City Council
Councilwoman Borgeson reported that she had received correspondence
from Supervisor Blakely in which he had sent her a copy of
Executive Summary of Creating an Ecological Landscape: A Proposal
for Enhancing Los Angeles' Urban Forest through Native Tree
Plantings. She stated that this publication would be available on
the Council reading desk.
Mayor Shiers appointed Councilman Nimmo as the voting
representative at the League of California Cities Conference in
October and Councilwoman Borgeson as the alternate.
Councilman Nimmo reported that he would be absent during the next
regular meeting.
2. City Attorney - No further report.
3. City Clerk - No report.
4. City Treasurer - No report.
5. City Manager - No additional report.
6. Community Development Director
Mr. Engen suggested Thursday, September 26, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. for
a joint study session with the City Council and the Planning
Commission. He asked that the chair of each body submit a
suggested list of agenda items.
MOTION: By Councilman Dexter, seconded by Councilman Nimmo to
adjourn to a closed session for purposes of discussion
regarding personnel salary negotiations, and 'property
acquisition status; motion was unanimously approved.
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THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED TO A CLOSED SESSION AT 10:40 P.M. (Said
Closed Session held pursuant to Government Code Sections 54967.6
and 54956.8) .
MINUTES RECORDED AND PREPARED BY:
V
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LEE RABOIN, Ci y Clerk
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