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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 011293 Approved as Submitted 01/26/93 ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 12, 1993 MINUTES The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilperson Luna led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Bewley, Borgeson, Luna and Mayor Nimmo Absent: Councilman Kudlac Also Present: Muriel "Micki" Korba, City Treasurer and Lee Raboin, City Clerk Staff Present: Ray Windsor, City Manager; Andy Takata, Assis- tant City Manager/Director of Community services; Henry Engen, Community Development Director; Art Montandon, City Attorney; Mark Joseph, Administrative Services Director; Steve Sylvester, City Engineer; Lt. John Barlow, Police Department and Mark Markwort, Chief of Waste Water Operations COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilwoman Borgeson reported that she had received numerous telephone calls from residents regarding flooding on City streets, particularly on San Anselmo and Sycamore. Other calls, she added, pertained to the proposed ordinance on secondary dwellings. Ms. Borgeson asked staff to provide a description of "affordable housing" as part of the report when the matter comes before the Council on January 26th. Mayor Nimmo announced that Item #D-3 would be continued to the meeting of January 25th because there would not be a quorum of councilmembers present to act on the matter. He noted that Councilman Kudlac was absent and indicated that two members of the Council would have to step down from deliberations due to potential conflicts of interest. COMMUNITY FORUM: During the next thirty minutes, the following members of the public spoke in opposition to the newly-constructed raised median at the CC 01/12/93 Page 1 south end of E1 Camino Real (and any future medians proposed for construction in the downtown) : Jay DeCou, DeCou Lumber at 8965 El Camino Real, spoke on behalf of residents at California Manor and Rancho Del Bordo Mobilehome Park. He said he had a petition with 1, 505 signatures of citizens in opposition and proclaimed that those protesting were prepared to make a class-action suit, if necessary, to stop the project. Mary Joan Wallace, Rancho Del Bordo resident, expressed distress for safety and asked for more signage and painted curbs. Jack Wallace, 10025 E1 Camino Real, shared concern for ambulance access to Rancho Del Bordo and California Manor. He asked if a stop light on El Camino in front of the State Hospital had been considered and cautioned against restricting parking on the street. Norman Young, 9184 Birch Street, asserted that the median should be removed and a traffic signal installed. Ed Biaggini, owner of the small lot subdivision under construction at 10700 El Camino Real, criticized City staff for not informing him that the median would be constructed. He argued that his project would be negatively impacted by it. Michael Goodman, Outlet Tool Supply at 8040 E1 Camino Real, said he was concerned about large trucks being able to negotiate turns and make deliveries. In addition, he indicated he was worried that the median would effect shopping convenience. Dan Phillips, The Barber Shop at 8055-A El Camino Real, urged Council to get rid of the median and install a traffic signal. Angel York, 10048 Catalpa, objected to the planting of trees in the median because they would require additional street maintenance and water during a time of drought. ---End of Public Testimony--- Staff responded to a number of issues raised by those who testified: Henry Engen indicated that a change work order was being processed to cut a left turn pocket for emergency vehicle access only near California Manor and Rancho Del Bordo. He also reported that Atascadero State Hospital has asked for a traffic signal at the entrance on El Camino Real as part of proposed annexation and noted that a traffic study at that location will be done. Continuing, Mr. Engen mentioned that Atascadero is in line for a CC 01/12/93 Page 2 number of grants for bikeways and indicated that design details are presently being drafted. In closing, he remarked that the policy for additional medians will be before the Planning Commission as part of the public hearing on the Circulation Element scheduled for March 2, 1993 . Steve Sylvester reported that curbs will soon be painted at appropriate locations where the median has been constructed. In the interim, he added, signs will be posted to eliminate confusion. Lt. Barlow commented that the Police Department has not issued any citations for traffic violations as a result of the newly- constructed median. He stated that once painting and striping has been completed, the department will continue to observe and analyze potential problems. Councilman Luna suggested that DKS & Associates, Circulation Element Consultant, should look at streets in the area, like Catalpa (a dead end) , and assess whether putting some of those streets through would take some pressure off E1 Camino Real. Councilwoman Borgeson asked for assurance from staff that no additional construction would begin on any other medians along El Camino Real until the matter has been brought before the Commission and Council. Mr. Engen assured her it would not and reiterated that the matter would be before the Commission in March. Mayor Nimmo sympathized with the concerns shared and encouraged the public to express their views. He stated that the center turn lane on El Camino Real has become extremely dangerous and projected that it would become more dangerous as time goes, by. The problem, he continued, would have to be addressed in order to maximize safety and convenience with as little damage to personal interests as possible. The Mayor pointed out that there had been a noticed public hearing where a map was displayed illustrating the proposed center divider and every intersection. He noted that while it was not well-attended, City staff had done what was legally necessary and closed by urging public participation in future public hearings. Additional Public Comment: Corless Thomas, property owner at 8040 E1 Camino Real, asked how largetrucksare expected to maneuver U-turns. Henry Engen stated that this question would be referred to the design engineers. Allowable time having elapsed, the Mayor closed the Community Forum. CC 01/12/93 Page 3 A. COMMITTEE REPORTS (The following represent ad hoc or standing committees. Informative status reports were given, as follows. ) : 1. S.L.O. Council of Governments (COG) Mayor Nimmo reported that COG had met the week before and had received extensive public comment about unmet transit and biking needs. No action was taken. 2. Solid/Hazardous Waste Task Force - Councilwoman Borgeson indicated that Kelly Heffernon had attended the last meeting and received a general overview of the Household Hazardous Waste Element. Ms. Borgeson indicated that a second Council workshop will soon be necessary to study the Source Reduction and Recycling Element in more depth. 3. City/School Committee - Ray Windsor announced that the committee would meet on January 21, 1993 at 1: 30 p.m. in the School District office. 4. County Water Advisory Board - Councilwoman Borgeson reported that the board had elected committee officers on January 6, 1993 and noted that she had been re-elected Vice President. She explained that the general topic of discussion was the State Water Project and explained that although the board was scheduled to review contracts for State Water, it had not done so because they were not available. Ms. Borgeson also shared a portion . of a letter drafted by Clinton Milne, County Engineer, expressing concerns relating to costs associated with State Water. 5. Liability Claims Review & Finance Committee - Councilman Luna reported that the committee had met on December 30, 1992 and reviewed long range assumptions for the 93-94 fiscal year. B. CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Nimmo read the Consent Calendar, as follows: 1. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - NOVEMBER 10, 1992 2. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - NOVEMBER 24, 1992 3. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT - * BEGErMBER NOVEMBER, 1992 * Note: Item #B-3 was corrected, see page 7) . CC 01/12/93 Page 4 4. RESOLUTION NO. 01-93 - AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH NORTH COAST ENGINEERING TO PROVIDE FOR EXPANDED ENGINEERING SERVICES S. ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL PARCEL MAP 32-90, 585, 625 and 685 GARCIA ROAD - Subdivision of three lots of 12 .5 acres into four parcels of 3 . 12 acres each (Langille/Twin Cities Engineering) 6. RESOLUTION NO. 02-93 - ACCEPTING OBISPO ROAD INTO THE CITY- MAINTAINED SYSTEM 7. RESOLUTION NO. 04-93 - AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND B & B AMUSEMENTS FOR SPECIAL EVENT TO BE HELD IN APRIL AT PALOMA CREEK PARK MOTION: By Councilman Bewley, seconded by Councilwoman Borgeson to approve the Consent Calendar; motion carried 4:0. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. ORDINANCE NO. 246 - AMENDING TITLE 7 (SANITATION ORDINANCE) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE CONNECTION TO PUBLIC SEWER IN "CEASE & DESIST" AREAS, WITHOUT EXCEPTION (Recommend (1) motion to waive reading in full and read by title only, and (2) motion to introduce on first reading by title only) Henry Engen provided an introduction to the item and indicated that Mark Markwort, Chief of Waste Water Operations, was present to respond to questions. Responding to inquiry from Councilman Bewley, Mr. Markwort reported that the City was up-to-date with Regional Water Quality Control Board mandates, with the exception of Cease & Desist areas. MOTION: By Councilwoman Borgeson, seconded by Councilman Luna to waive the reading in full of Ordinance No. 246; motion carried. MOTION: By Councilman Luna, seconded by Councilman Bewley to introduce Ordinance No. 246 on first reading; motion carried 4 : 0 by roll call vote. D. REGULAR BUSINESS: 1. LETTER FROM SLOCOG REGARDING FREEWAY CALL BOXES Mayor Nimmo introduced the item and indicated that Peter Rodgers, COG representative, was present to respond to questions. The Mayor added that he personally did not see the need to conduct a feasibility study because the costs are already known. CC 01/12/93 Page 5 Public Comments: Pete Rodgers reported that he was going to each jurisdiction in the County to gauge the level of support for the program. He spoke in support of studying the concept and stated that all costs associated with the program are not known. Mr. Rodgers remarked that the study would be conducted in-house by COG staff and would be funded by their overall working budget. Individual Council comments followed. Councilmembers Luna, Borgeson and Bewley indicated that they were not in favor of the study or local installation of call boxes. MOTION: By Councilwoman Borgeson, seconded by Councilman Luna to convey to the Council of Governments that the City of Atascadero is opposed to authorizing a feasibility study for freeway call boxes; motion carried 4:0. 2. CITY HALL SPACE USE ALTERNATIVES - LOCATION FOR LOAVES & FISHES Andy Takata reported that he had met with representatives from the Atascadero Historical Society and Loaves & Fishes to discuss other alternatives. He stated that the Historical Society was willing to let Loaves & Fishes use the Historical Society House in exchange for a long-term lease on the Lower Rotunda in City Hall. Mr. Takata indicated that, all things considered, this option was preferable. Public Comments: George Merit, representing Loaves & Fishes, reported that although they had hoped for space within City Hall, the Historical Society House would meet their needs. By consensus of the Council, staff was directed to work with both groups to secure the use of the Historical Society House by Loaves & Fishes, and to prepare and bring back a long-term lease with the Atascadero Historical Society for use of the Lower Rotunda. 3. RESOLUTION NO. 03-93 CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE OF PORTIONS OF SAN MARCOS "AND VISTA ROADS INTO THE CITY-MAINTAINED SYSTEM This matter continued to January 26,1993 (see page 1) . 4. ORDINANCE NO. 263 - Amending Map 17 of the Official Zoning Maps by rezoning certain real property at 5000, 5020, 5040, 5060 Marchant Ave. from CP(FH) to CT(FH) (PD1,0) (ZC 92-008: Grinnell) CC 01/12/93 Page 6