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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 032492 Minutes Approved as Submitted Meeting Date: 4/14/92 ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MARCH 24, 1992 MINUTES Robert Nimmo, Mayor ProTem, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilperson Dexter led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Borgeson, Dexter, Lilley (7:05 p.m. ) and Mayor ProTem Nimmo Absent: Mayor Shiers 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; Greg Luke, Public Works Director and Lt. Bill Watton, Police Department Presentations California Parks & Recreation Society Agency Show- case Award (Parks & Recreation Commission) Tom Bench, Chairman of the Parks & Recreation Commission, presented to the Council the Showcase Award received for the City's Atascadero Lake Park/Charles Paddock Zoo Brochure. COMMUNITY FORUM: Barbara MacGregor, Executive Director of the North County's Womens' Shelter, requested Council approval of a grant application, under the 1992 Federal Emergency Shelter Grant Program, for the North County Womens' Shelter. She indicated that application criteria called for formal approval by the local jurisdiction and reported that the application needed to be submitted right away. City Attorney, Art Montandon, advised the Council that if they believed the need for action had arose within the last seventy-two hours, it could place the matter on the agenda with a unanimous CCO3/24/92 Page 1 vote. MOTION: By Councilman Dexter, seconded by Councilman Lilley to place the matter on the agenda as an urgency item; motion carried 4:0. Mayor ProTem Nimmo stated that the matter would be the first under Regular Business. Howard Marohn, 9265 Barranco Heights, complimented the Council and staff for the planning, construction and dedication of the Lake Park Pavilion. A Council candidate, Mr. Marohn also suggested that staff provide an orientation and tour of facilities for the three new councilmembers elected at the June election. 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 SLOACC had met in special session on March 18, 1992 to revise its 1991-92 Priorities and Overall Work Program and approve the 1991- 92 Solid Waste Management Budget Amendment and Source Reduction and Recycling Elements. She reported that the North Coastal Transit Authority had discussed and were considering a different meeting time to allow more adequate time and attention to the agenda. 2. Solid/Hazardous Waste Management Committee - Mayor ProTem Nimmo reported that the committee had met on March 5th and received a recommendation to hire an additional County employee to provide education and raise public awareness about AB939 and solid waste issues. He indicated that he was in support of the concept but had voiced opposition to hiring a permanent employee and had suggested that the position be a contract one. 3. Economic Opportunity Commission - Councilman Dexter reported that the next meeting was tentatively set for either April 16th or April 23rd. He noted that the major concern is currently with developing a regional program for the homeless and explained that he had participated in a meeting hosted by Supervisor Blakely regarding this issue. 4. City/School Committee - Councilman Dexter mentioned that the next meeting would be on April 23, 1992. 5. Traffic Committee - Councilman Dexter announced that the committee had referred three items for formal action (see Consent Calendar Items #B-7, 8 and 9) . CCO3/24/92 Page 2 6. County Water Advisory Board - Councilwoman Borgeson reported that Board of Supervisors would be discussing "State Water". on March 25, 1992 and urged all to give input. She noted that Atascadero Mutual Water Company will have the ultimate decision about whether or not Atascadero will subscribe. 7. Economic Round Table - The City Manager reported that the Round Table met on March 18, 1992. He explained that the City Council would receive a formal status report on April 14, 1992. S. Colony Roads Committee - Mr. Windsor indicated that this committee would have a report on April 14, 1992. B. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Mayor ProTem read the Consent Calendar, as follows: I. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 28 (Cont'd from 3/10/92) & FEBRUARY 11, 1992 2. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 92-001, 9025 LA PAZ - Request to divide a 10.51 acre lot into three parcels of 3.01, 3.21 and 4.29 acres each for single family residential use (Burton/Stewart) 3. CONSOLIDATED TREASURER'S REPORT - FEBRUARY, 1992 4. INTERVIEWS FOR TRAFFIC COMMITTEE AND ATASCADERO COMMUNITY SERVICES FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS (6 p.m. , 4/14/92) 5. LAS ENCINAS I - REQUEST AUTHORIZATION FOR PRELIMINARY ENGI- NEERING STUDY FOR THE FORMATION OF AN ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 6. RESOLUTION NO. 31-92 - APPROVING SUPPORT FOR SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT REDESIGNATION AS THE LOCAL ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1989 7. RESOLUTION NO. 28-92 - DESIGNATING A STOP INTERSECTION ON CAYUCOS AVENUE AT LOBOS AVENUE 8. RESOLUTION NO. 29-92 DESIGNATING A STOP INTERSECTION ON SAN BENITO AVENUE AT DEL RIO ROAD 9. RESOLUTION NO. 30-92 - DESIGNATING A STOP INTERSECTION ON MONTECITO AVENUE AT EAST FRONT ROAD Councilwoman Borgeson pulled item #B-8 for discussion. The City CC03/24/92 Page 3 Treasurer pulled item #B-3 for a correction. MOTION: By Councilman Lilley, seconded by Councilman Dexter to approve the Consent Calendar, less items #B-3 and #B-8; motion carried 4:0 by roll call vote. Re: Item #3. CONSOLIDATED TREASURER'S REPORT - FEBRUARY, 1992 Micki Rorba provided corrections to the Treasurer's certification. MOTION: By Councilman Lilley, seconded by Councilwoman Borgeson to approve Consent Calendar item #B-3, as amended; motion carried unanimously. Re: Item #8. RESOLUTION NO. 29-92 - DESIGNATING A STOP INTERSECTION ON SAN BENITO AVENUE AT DEL RIO ROAD Councilwoman Borgeson indicated that she had some concerns about polluting emissions from school buses and cement trucks at the intersection. She asked the Public Works Director whether or not school buses would, in fact, be using this route. Mr. Luke responded by explaining that the matter had come before the Traffic Committee as a request from Dr. Avina, Atascadero School District Superintendent. The committee, he continued, agreed that a traffic study was warranted for the area but recognized that the stop is immediately necessary at the intersection. He added that the School District has agreed to conducting the study and urged the Council to go ahead with the four-way stop. MOTION: By Councilwoman Borgeson, seconded by Councilman Dexter to approve Resolution No. 29-92; motion unanimously passed, C. HEARINGS: None scheduled. D. REGULAR BUSINESS: SPECIAL ADDED ITEM - NORTH COUNTY WOMENS' SHELTER GRANT APPLICATION Barbara MacGregor submitted a breakdown of how grant funds would be used, if approved (See Exhibit A) . Mayor ProTem Nimmo asked her if the City would be obligated financially in any way by giving approval for the grant application. Ms. MacGregor indicated that it would not. MOTION: By Councilman Lilley, seconded by Councilman Dexter to approve Resolution No. 32-92; motion carried 4:0 by roll call vote. CC03/24/92 Page 4 1. DONNTOWN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT MODIFICATION (Streets, drainage, sidewalks, et al) Greg Luke provided the staff report recommending that the Council approve a comprehensive Downtown Street Improvement Program. If approved, funds would be transferred from the Gas Tax Fund. In addition, the Public Works Director suggested postponing a demon- stration project recently approved for the intersection at Entrada and Palma Avenues because the downtown area is in need of drainage and street improvements. Ray Windsor, City Manager, added that costs for the demonstration project have grown and suggested that it be set aside in order to do the drainage project in the downtown. Councilman Dexter voiced support. Councilwoman Borgeson indicated that she had not voted for the demonstration project in the first place and was very much in favor of completing the necessary improvements. Councilman Lilley concurred with the recommendation. There were no comments from the public. MOTION: By Councilman Dexter, seconded by Councilwoman Borgeson to augment the budget of $100,000 to $300,000 for Downtown Street Overlay and to hold the demonstration project in abeyance until some future date; motion carried 4:0 by roll call vote. 2. REQUEST TO HOLD CARNIVAL AT PALOMA CREEK PARK, 4/16-4/19/92 (B&B Amusements) Andy Takata, Director of Community Services, provided the staff report. He introduced Shawn Merten, of B&B Amusements, who spoke in support of the request. Mr. Merten suggested that the City give consideration to holding a carnival each year as an annual community fund-raiser. He outlined a smaller-scaled event for the current year and stated that he wanted to prove to the City that B&B can do a good job. Councilman Dexter referred to a letter dated March 23, 1992 to the City Council from pastors of three area churches who expressed opposition to carnival. The concerns, he reported, were about damage to the park, inadequate parking and the fact that the dates chosen would fall during Holy Week. He suggested that staff look at other sites that would present less problems. Mr. Merten responded to Councilman Dexter's concerns. He advised that B&B Amusements have never had any difficulties in other parks and added that they carry general liability and property damage CC03/24/92 Page 5 insurance. He emphasized that the company preferred a city park atmosphere and wanted to offer a quality event. Mr. Merten addressed the issue of parking and suggested that arrangements could be made for off-site parking with a shuttle service. In addition, B&B's representative, mentioned that each year a carnival is held somewhere during Easter Week and provides organized entertainment for children during the school break. He reported that the carnival would open later on Easter Sunday. Public Comment: Eric Greening, 7365 Valle, asked if there was a noticing require- ment if an alternative site was chosen. Henry Engen reported that temporary events are allowed in all zones and are subject to site planning and do not require advanced public notice. ---End of Public Testimony--- Mayor ProTem Nimmo stated that he believed the carnival needed more coordination and planning. He suggested that the City not commit to the event this year, but rather look to 1993. Councilwoman Borgeson referred to the Minutes of the February 10, 1992 meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission. She indicated support for their consensus to wait until next year. Councilman Lilley encouraged Mr. Merten and B&B Amusements to work with the City for the future because it would benefit the community. Councilman Dexter concurred. By consensus, staff was directed to continue working with Mr. Merten and B&B Amusements with a view toward working out a solution for 1993. 3. ORDINANCE NO. 241 - AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAPS TO CON- FORM WITH THE LAND USE MAP OF THE REVISED GENERAL PLAN (ZC 01- 92F City of Atascadero) (Recommend motion to waive reading in full and adopt on second reading, by title only) (Cont'd from 3/10/92) MOTION: By Councilman Dexter, seconded by Councilman Lilley to approve and adopt Ordinance No. 241 on second reading; motion carried 4:0 by roll call vote. 4. COUNCIL POLICY REGARDING REQUESTS FOR LEGAL OPINIONS - REQUEST HOLD FOR FULL COUNCIL (April 14th) (Verbal) The City Manager reported that this item had been scheduled at the request of Councilman Lilley. Due to the mayor's absence, Mr. Windsor requested that the matter be held for a full Council. CC03/24/92 Page 6 NOTION: By Councilman Lilley, seconded by Councilman Dexter to continue the matter until April 14, 1992; motion unanimously carried. E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION ANDIOR ACTION: 1. City Council Councilman Lilley commended Ray Windsor, Andy Takata and members of staff for the dedication ceremonies and activities at the Lake Park Pavilion. The Council applauded staff. 2. City Manager Mr. Windsor extended an apology to Art Montandon because his name had been left off the program for the Pavilion Grand Opening. He explained that the City Attorney had donated his time to put together the non-profit status of the Friends of the Lake Pavilion, participated in fund-raising efforts and worked along with other department heads to make the Pavilion a reality. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 7:55 P.M. THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE ON TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 1992. THE CITY COUNCIL WILL MEET AT 6:00 P.M. FOR THE PURPOSE OF INTERVIEWING APPLICANTS TO THE CITY'S TRAFFIC COMMITTEE AND ATASCADERO COMMUNITY SERVICES FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO THE REGULAR MEETING. SAID INTERVIEWS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. MINUTES RECORDED AND PREPARED BY: LEE RABOIN, City Clerk Attachment: Exhibit A (North County Womens' Shelter) CC03/24/92 Page 7 NORTH COUNTY ' SHELTER CC3/24/92 EXHIBIT A 1992 FEDERAL EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM TOTAL GRANT REQUEST: $58,220 Essential services Counseling & supervision 10,500 Transportation 1,200 Operating costs Rent 25,000 Liability insurance 3,000 Utilities 51000 Food 5,000 -Maintenance 1,700 Linens 400 Homeless prevention Rent 5.000 Administration 1,420 �v V t�iCT,