HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 020993 Approved as Submitted
Meeting Date : 02/23/93
ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 9, 1993
MINUTES
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7 : 00 p.m. and led the
Pledge of Allegiance .
ROLL CALL•
Present : Councilmembers Bewley, Borgeson, Kudlac, Luna
and Mayor Nimmo
Absent : None
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; Lt .
Bill Watton, Police Department; Alan Metzler,
Zoo Manager and Mary Redus Gayle, Assistant
City Attorney
PROCLAMATION•
Mayor Nimmo read the proclamation for "National Patriotism Week" ,
February 15 - 20, 1993 and presented it to John Nelson, Americanism
Chair for the Local Elks Lodge No. 2733 .
COUNCIL COMMENTS•
Councilwoman Borgeson reported that she had received a phone call
from a citizen regarding gang writing and reported that he would
like to provide input on "paint-over" projects to eliminate
graffiti . She stated she would pass on to staff the caller' s name
and phone number.
COMMUNITY FORUM•
The following citizens spoke in opposition to the newly-constructed
median at the south end of E1 Camino Real :
Jay DeCou, DeCou Lumber, reported that he was representing
approximately 2, 000 members of RAM (Residents Against the Median) ,
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and reported that approximately $2, 000 had been raised by the group
to assist the City in taking out the median.
Archie Westlund, 9192 Planewood Court, complained that
recently-posted signs obstructed the view of motorists.
Ed Biaggini, Patria Village, asked why proper planning wasn' t
done and the right questions asked before the median was built .
Paul Janolis, Rancho Del Bordo resident, urged the Council to
take out the median and expressed fear that an ambulance would not
be able to get into the mobile home park quickly.
Mark Simmons, Hoover' s Hacienda, proclaimed that the emergency
ramp was not being used by emergency personnel .
Dan Phillips, Dan' s Barber Shop, read a letter from citizen
Genevieve Columbo in opposition to the median.
Mary Rude, 1506 Cuesta Court, asked that the speed limit be
reduced in the area of Viejo Camino.
In response to public testimony, the Mayor reminded the audience
that a public hearing was held at which time a map of the entire
median strip was displayed and was available for public inspection
and comment . The City Manager pointed out that the Fire Department
had consulted on the design of the emergency access . Mr. Engen
mentioned that changes to speed limits cannot be done arbitrarily
and certain criteria must be followed. He noted that there would
be a speed survey done in the area and indicated that staff would
come back with the results .
A. COMMITTEE REPORTS (The following represent ad hoc or standing
committees. Informative status reports will be given, as felt
necessary. ) :
1. S.L.O. Council of Governments (COG) - Mayor Nimmo
reported that COG had met and looked at the work program
for the next year. He indicated that the program
included a feasibility study on freeway call boxes
despite the fact that the Council was unanimously opposed
to the study. The mayor reported that four of the seven
cities had supported it .
2 . S.L.O. Regional Transit Authority (SLORTA) - Mayor Nimmo
announced that SLORTA had approved the purchase of three
additional buses for the County' s transit system.
3 . Solid/Hazardous Waste Task Force - Councilwoman Borgeson
mentioned that the Task Force had reviewed and discussed
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the draft Household Hazardous Waste Element and
considered grant funding opportunities . Ms. Borgeson
asked that Henry Engen be appointed to the Task Force as
a delegate. By consensus, the Council made said
appointment .
4. Traffic Committee - Councilman Luna reported that on
January 27th, the Traffic Committee had met and, in
addition to routine matters, received the preliminary
draft copy of the traffic study conducted on the San
Benito School . He noted that the Committee also looked
at signage issues related to the median on South El
Camino Real .
5. County Water Advisory Board - Councilwoman Borgeson
reported that the board had met February 3rd and reviewed
contract language regarding the State Water Project . She
announced that she had been asked to form a sub-committee
to firm up and prioritize the board' s tasks .
6 . Economic Round Table - Mark Joseph reported that the
round table would meet on February 17, 1993 .
7 . Colony Roads Committee - Councilman Luna indicated that
this was a matter set for Closed Session at the end of
the meeting.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Nimmo read the Consent Calendar, as follows :
1. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - January 26, 1993
2 . TREASURER'S REPORT - December, 1992
3 . RESOLUTION NO. 109-92 - Designating a no parking zone on San
Andres Ave. behind the High School (Cont'd from 11/24/92)
The Mayor continued Item #B-2 until February 23 , 1993 because the
full Council had not had the opportunity to review it .
MOTION: By Councilman Luna, seconded by Councilwoman Borgeson to
approve Consent Calendar Items #1 and 3 ; motion carried
unanimously by roll call vote.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
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D. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. ZOO MASTER PLAN - Zoo Society presentation
June Wiest, President of the San Luis Obispo Zoological Society
presented brief comments relating to Zoo Society membership and in
support of the Zoo Master Plan.
George Beatie, Immediate Past Present of the Zoological Society,
provided background relating to the drafting of the document by
David L. Manwarren Corporation. He explained that the Zoo Master
Plan was written as a guideline for future development and
emphasized that the Council' s positive endorsement would strengthen
opportunities for grant funding from outside sources . He added
that the Parks & Recreation had voted unanimously to recommend
adoption.
Alan Metzler, Zoo Manager, outlined the basic elements of the
Master Plan and provided an overview of proposed facilities and the
animal collection plan.
Council comments and questions followed. Councilwoman Borgeson
stated that she believed the zoo' s mission statement was excellent
and made editorial suggestions for document clarity. She also
proposed the additional goal of making the zoo accessible to the
handicapped and mentioned that cities were mandated to comply with
the provisions of the American Disabilities Act (ADA) . Responding
to inquiry from Councilman Luna about ADA responsibilities, Andy
Takata reported that staff is currently working on this issue and
confirmed that the mandated program comes with no funding. He
noted that certain conditions may be exempt for cities that will
experience financial hardships as a result of compliance .
Councilmembers Kudlac and Luna inquired about a proposed aviary
location. Alan Metzler described design considerations which
include landscaping and the construction of a rock wall between the
aviary and Highway 41 .
Councilman Luna asked staff whether or not Caltrans had been
consulted regarding signage advertising the zoo. Andy Takata noted
that discussions were on-going and clarified that any signs
approved would be on Highway 41 only.
The Mayor praised the document and extended congratulations to
those responsible for it .
There were no comments from the public .
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MOTION: By Councilman Kudlac, seconded by Councilman Luna to
approve and accept the Master Plan as proposed by the
Zoological Society; motion carried 5 : 0 .
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION:
1. City Council
Councilwoman Borgeson announced that she had attended a meeting of
RAM (Residents Against the Median) and observed that the public' s
perception is that the City Council is not listening to their
concerns. She encouraged all members of the Council to listen with
an open mind. Councilman Kudlac stated that the Council and staff
are concerned and pointed out that a meeting between City officials
and members of RAM had been set for February 11th at 10 :30 a.m. He
added that he hoped resolution and/or modifications could be agreed
upon in the very near future.
2 . City Attorney
Art Montandon added litigation entitled, O' Keefe v. City of
Atascadero to the Closed Session agenda.
At 8:16 p.m. , the Mayor called a recess. At 8:25 p.m. the City
Council adjourned to a Closed Session for purposes of discussion
concerning 1) Potential litigation regarding the status of colony
roads, 2) Litigation entitled City v. Fluitt, et al, 3) personnel
matters and 4) additional item as noted above. At 9 :00 p.m. , the
meeting was adjourned.
MINUT S RECORDE AND PREPARED BY:
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LEE RABOIN, Ci y Clerk
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