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MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL *MINUTES APPROVED, AS WRITTEN,
Regular Meeting, January 27, 1986 BY COUNCIL 2/11/86
Atascadero Administration Building
The Regular Meeting of the Atascadero City Council was called to
order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Nelson, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Handshy, Mackey, Molina, Norris and
Mayor Nelson
Absent: None
STAFF
Mike Shelton, City Manager; Robert Jones, City Attorney/City
Clerk; Bud McHale, Police Chief; Henry Engen, Community
Development Director; Paul Sensibaugh, Public Works Director;
Bob Best, Recreation Director; Dave Jorgensen, Administrative
Services Director ; Cindy Wilkins, Deputy City Clerk.
COUNCIL COMMENT
Councilman Handshy suggested signs be placed near trash recepta-
cles around Atas. Lake reminding people to use them; also, due to
expressed citizen concerns, he requested Mayor to direct staff of
Parks & Recreation Dept. to see to removal of pile of dirt which
has been sitting at the Santa Rosa Rd. end of the lake for sever-
al weeks.
Councilwoman Norris said she has obtained a Personal Survival
Guide (to be used in the event of earthquake or other disaster)
put out by the City of Santa Maria, and she requested staff and
Council to review it.
STAFF COMMENT
Mike Shelton, City Manager , introduced (9) new employees and two
who were recently promoted, and respective department heads of-
ferred background information on those persons.
Paul Sensibaugh introduced Allen Volbrecht, representing Vol
brecht Surveys and Pacific Western Aerial Surveys, who presented
an over-all 800 scale aeriel photo of Atascadero, which was in-
cluded in
neluded- in the contract package for aerial photography.
A. CONSENTCALENDAR
1. Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of January 13, 1986
2. Finance Director ' s Report - December 1-31, 1985
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3. Treasurer ' s Report December 1-31, 1985
4. Motion Setting Appropriation Limitation for Fiscal Year
1985-86
5. Proposed Resolution No. 5-86 "Americanism"
6. Motion Approving Extension of Membership in the J.P.A.
Liability Fund to the City of Santa Maria
7. Acceptance of Final Parcel Map 17-85 - 4650 Portola Rd. (Jim
Parsons/Kennaly)
8. Tentative Parcel Map AT 821007 :1 (time extension) - 6990
Valle (W.D. Lee/Greenaway Const. )
9. Lot Line Adjustment 12-85 - 9250 Santa Lucia (M.
Hawkins/Kennaly)
10. Lot Line Adjustment 14-85 - 8335 Atascadero Ave. (F. & J.
Bishop/Twin Cities)
11. Lot Line Adjustment 15-85 - 9220/9240/9260 Vista Bonita
(Yeomans/North Coast Eng. )
12. Lot Line Adjustment 16-85 - 7125 Sycamore (Vaughn/Kennaly)
13. Lot Line Adjustment 17-85 - 9125/9145 Mountain View
(Rockstad/Kennaly)
14. Tentative Parcel Map-29-85 - 9750 Atascadero Rd. (B. & L.
Ramay)
15. Tentative Parcel Map 33-85 - 7355 Sombrilla/7350 Encinal
(Parsons & Graybill/Kennaly)
16. Tentative Tract Map 35-85 - 5760/5820 Ardilla Rd. (L.W.D.
Inc./Shannon)
17. Request to ask County Board of Supervisors to re-evaluate
the grading operation adjacent to the City Limits behind
River Gardens (Sycamore Road Pit)
18. Agreement to Permit Construction& Maintenance of Drainage
System in City of Atascadero Right-of-Way
19. Authorization for Public Works Director to Advertise for
Bids - Misc. Small Projects
Councilman Handshy requested Item #5, Councilman Molina requested
Item #16, and Councilwoman Mackey requested Item #15 be pulled
for separate discussion.
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MOTION: By Councilwoman Mackey to adopt Consent Calendar items
1-19, minus Item # ' s 5, 15 & 16, seconded by Councilman
Handshy; passed unanimously by roll-call vote.
MOTION: By Councilman Handshy to adopt Res. No. 5-86, seconded
y ouncilman Molina; passed unanimously by roll-call
vote.
MOTION: By Councilman Molina to approve Item #A-15, seconded by
Councilman Handshy; passed 4:1, with Councilwoman Mackey
voicing NO.
Councilman Molina removed himself from voting on Item #A-16 due
to possible conflict of interest.
MOTION; By Councilman Handshy to approve Item #A-16, seconded by
Councilwoman Norris; passed 3:1, with Councilwoman
Mackey voicing NO.
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Development Fee Task Force Report and Recommendations
Mike Shelton, City Manager , gave staff report. - Paul Sensi-
baugh, Public Works Director , reviewed the purpose of said
committee, their specific recommendations, the basis for fees
and their fiscal impact (see staff report of 1/17/86)
Mayor Nelson noted that this is an information item only to-
night, and one of Council's considerations is to bring back
the committee' s recommendations in ordinance form, which
would constitute the public hearing process, involving at
least two more Council meetings; the information being dis-
cussed is available for anyone interested in obtaining for
review and/or discussion with members of staff.
Public Comment
Norman Norton, builder and member of the developer 's (Fee
Task Force) committee, spoke of the information he gained
relating Prop. 4, the City' s position (what it can/can't do) ,
proceeds of various taxes, and he complimented Mr . Shelton
and Mr. Sensibaugh for the research and information provided
to the committee.
Wally Dunn, developer and member of the committee, agreed
with previous speaker that he originally joined this commit-
tee with an adverse opinion and was against all fees. He,
too, gained a clearer understanding of both Prop. 4 and 13
and their impacts on Atascadero. He hopes the general public
and City Council appreciate the staff's efforts in arriving
at the proposed fee schedule.
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Mr. Shelton noted the recommended fees will be clearly ear-
marked for specific capital improvement needs and will be
separate and distinct from the operating budget.
Mr. Dunn noted the differential in the fees recommended for
residential, multi-family and commercial; the purpose of the
smaller portion being attached to residential was intended to
encourage an increase in residential population which would,
in turn, support and attract more industry for an overall
larger tax base.
Councilwoman Norris requested the record reflect her opposi-
tion to this approach, feeling the proposed fees are a tax
which should be put before the public for vote.
MOTION: By Councilman Molina that Council approve the Fee Task
Force Committee ' s recommendations and direct staff to
bring back separate ordinances for the Lewis Ave. Bridge
and the Amapoa-Tecorida area, with the fees addressed in
resolution form, seconded by Councilwoman'Mackey; passed
4:1, with Councilwoman Norris voicing NO.
2. Appeal by Nancy Jacobson of Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk Re-
quirement and Paved Parking Requirement for C.U.P. 22-85
(Kaleidoscope Kids Preschool) - 6300 Marchant Ave. (Cont'd
from 1/13/86)
Henry Engen, Community Development Director, gave staff
report.
Public Comment
Nancy Jacobson, the applicant, stated she doesn' t disagree
with the requirements but does feel they' re premature, and
she cited Sec. 9-4.159 of the Zoning Ordinance, Exception #3,
which speaks to premature requirements.
City Attorney Jones noted that the code section referred to
by the applicant is in line with the staff recommendation.
Also, he explained how a guarantee bond or letter of credit
could be implemented as a finance solution for the required
improvements.
One gentleman (didn' t state name) spoke in favor of the City
imposing assessments for all needed curb, gutter & sidewalk
improvements City-wide instead of implementing a "hodgepodge"
approach.
MOTION By Councilwoman Mackey that Council deny this appeal,
seconded by Councilman Handshy; passed 4:1, with Coun-
cilwoman Norris voicing NO.
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3. Ordinance No. 116 - Establishing the Downtown Parking and
Business Improvement Assn. (B.I.A.) Area Boundaries (SECOND
READING)
Mike Shelton, City Mgr . , gave staff report and backgound
information.
Public Comment
Tom Wand, attorney with an office within proposed area boun-
daries, spoke in opposition to the formation of this assess-
ment district.
Joseph Grisanti, spoke in support of the B.I .A. and a
self-help approach.
Robert Smith, Century 21 Covenant Realty, agreed with com-
ments of both previous speakers; however, feels the fees
should be more equitably distributed with property owners
paying rather than only business owners.
Bill McNamara, McNamara Realty (5880 E1 Camino) , noted the
large abundance of government-owned land whose occupants
won' t be required to pay the proposed fees; he does not par-
ticularly support the B. I.A.
Terrill Graham, 6205 Conejo, spoke in opposition to the
B.I.A. and feels it has been approached quite deceptively.
Harry Sackrider, Int. Committee Chmn. for the B.I.A. , noted
that all business owners were extended invitation (including
those who've contended they weren' t) to participate in the
formation of the B.I.A. , and he spoke in support of it.
Inez Dischner, small businessperson within the proposed
B.I.A. boundaries, feels the property owners and the City
should also help fund solutions; also, she'd rather see a
stronger majority of business people backing the B.I.A. ' s
formation.
Wally Dunn, local developer, noted (although not advocating
the B. I.A. ) that there are several major developments going
on at the north and south ends of town, and the downtown area
will need an organization to deal with its problems.
MOTION: By Councilman Molina to read Ord. 116 by title only,
seconded by Councilwoman Mackey; passed unanimously.
Mayor Nelson read Ord. 116 by title only.
MOTION: By Councilman Molina that this constitutes the second
reading and moves for adoption of Ord. 116, seconded by
Councilwoman Mackey; passed unanimously by roll-call
vote.
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* Mayor Nelson announced the order of agenda items C-1 and C-2
are reversed due to the presence of Postal Service representa-
tives.
C. NEW BUSINESS
*2. Status Report on Post Office Relocation Study
Mike Shelton, gave staff report.
Public Comment
Doug Leeds, Atas. Postmaster , introduced Dom Riggi, Build-
ings & Real Estate Mgr . for the Sequoia Dist. of the U.S.
Postal Service, headquartered in Orange, California, offer-
ing to answer any questions with regard to post office site
selection procedures.
Mr. Riggi reviewed the Postal Service's site selection pro-
cess and suggested the City write the Real Estate Divn. in
San Bruno, CA, if they prefer an alternate site than that
proposed at this point in time; he noted, however , that the
site has been purchased. He reminded the public that the
Postal Service plans to retain a facility in the downtown
area. If the present selected site is developed, it will be
2-4 years before the facility is completed.
Doug Lewis, resident, inquired if the traffic impacts have
been studied for the site selected; Postmaster Leeds re-
sponded that the site offers freeway access as well as two
entrances for postal vehicles which wouldn' t have to en-
counter the normal traffic flow on E1 Camino.
Terry Tilt, representing El Camino Associates, owners of
Century Plaza, noted an earlier proposal from them offering
a property located at 6905 El Camino (4 acres) , which is
still available; Mr. Riggi responded that it was rejected
due to serious site problems (i.e. , poor drainage & access) .
Inez Dischner , resident, spoke in support of the site se-
lected by the Postal Service.
COUNCIL RECESSED FOR A FIVE-MINUTE BREAK AT 9 :50 P.M.
*1. Consideration of Zoning Text Amendment Relative to Tree
Removal (Request further study)
Henry Engen, Community Development Director , gave staff
report.
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Public Comment
Richard Shannon, 4820 Obispo Rd. , spoke in support of
replacing trees removed (due to ' nuisance' locations) .
Doug Lewis, resident, agrees with previous speaker ' s sugges-
tions, adding that it' s possible to replace trees on a large
scale and not merely by seeding or saplings.
Steve LaSalle, resident & tree committee member, highlighted
item No. 7 on their outline relating to incentives for pre-
serving trees, noting the committee welcomes any and all
ideas from concerned citizens.
MOTION: By Councilman Handshy to accept staff recommendations,
seconded by Councilwoman Mackey; passed unanimously.
3. Proposed Resolution No. 7-86 - Granting 18.3% Rate Increase
Requested by Wil-Mar Disposal Co.
David Jorgensen, Administrative Services Director, gave staff
report.
Public Comment
David Smith, CPA for Wil-Mar, noted the proposed 18.3% in-
crease addresses only immediate costs. The last rate
increase effected was in December of 1982; since then, the
Consumer Price Index has increased by 11.69% , thus a built-in
cost increase. He summarized Wil-Mar ' s current operating
costs and cost projections and hopes to 'prove' those figures
within the next 6-9 months.
MOTION: By Councilman Molina to adopt Res. 7-86, seconded by
Councilwoman Mackey; passed unanimously by roll-call
vote.
4. Proposed Request Authorizing Staff to Solicit Proposals for
Atascadero Police Services Facility
Bud McHale, Police Chief, gave staff report.
Public Comment
Terrill Graham, 6205 Conejo Rd. , requested Council frame
their decision in giving the public the opportunity to
respond with suggestions.
Maggie Rice, Chamber of Commerce, believes it' s time to let
the City Council make the decision regarding a new police
facility, noting that one of the reasons people voted for
incorporation was to have a police department; a new facility
for them to work out of would provide the town with a great
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asset, and she encourages Council support.
MOTION: By Councilman Molina to approve staff proposal from
Chief McHale, seconded by Councilwoman Mackey; passed
unanimously.
5. Mid-Year Budget Review:
a. Resolution Approving Mid-Year Budget Amendments for
Fiscal Year 1985-86
b. Verbal Report on Mid-year Budget Objectives Achieve-
ments
David Jorgensen, Admin. Svcs. Dir . , gave staff report on item
(a) , noting most of the items listed were discussed in the budget
session which took place at 6: 30 p.m. prior to tonight' s meeting
(refer to staff report dated 1/22/86) .
MOTION: By Councilwoman Mackey to extend meeting past 11:00
p.m. , seconded by Councilman Handshy; passed unanimous-
ly.
** Councilman Molina requested, for reasons of consistency, that
the record reflect hedissentson item I-A in the staff
report (re: CDBG)
MOTION: By Councilwoman Mackey to approve Res. 6-86, seconded by
Councilman Handshy; passed 4:1 by roll-call vote, with
Councilwoman Norris voting NO. (see ** above)
Mike Shelton gave staff report on item C-5 (b) .
MOTION: By Councilman Handshy that Council recess and convene as
the Atas. County Sanitation District, seconded by Coun-
cilwoman Mackey; passed unanimously.
D. ATASCADERO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT (ACSD)
1. Motion to Accept the Wallace Sewer Study (Report previously
delivered Verbal presentation by Public Works Director)
Paul Sensibaugh, 'Public Works Director, introduced John Wal-
lace, representing John Wallace & Assoc. as well as Lawrence,
Fisk and MacFarland, who reviewed the highlights of the sewer
study performed by them and conclusions drawn. Mr. Wallace
introduced Gary Simms, Project Engineer, who' s responsible
for a major percentage of the work on this study.
Mr. Sensibaugh noted that the City Clerk' s Office will retain
a copy of the report for public review, and additional copies
can be made available for the cost of printing (no charge to
press)
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MOTION: By Director Handshy to formally accept the Wallace Sewer
Study, seconded by Director Mackey; passed unanimously.
MOTION: By Director Molina to adjourn as ACSD Board of Directors
and reconvene as City Council, seconded by Director
Handshy; passed unanimously.
E. COMMUNITY FORUM - No public comment.
F. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION
Mike Shelton, City Manager , officially recognized Tony Brown, who
will be covering the Council meetings for Atascadero News. Also,
Mr. Shelton clarified Council' s desire and direction that he com-
municate to the Postal Service the City' s interest in retaining a
downtown facility including post office boxes.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:32 P.M. TO NEXT REGULAR MEETING ON TUES—
DAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1986 , DUE TO THE OBSERVANCE OF THE LINCOLN'S
BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY ON MONDAY THE 10TH.
RECORDED BYt
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bBERT M. JONES, City Clerk
PREPARED BY:
CINDY WILKINS, Dep. City Clerk
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