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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 022486TMG AGENDA / ITEM # MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL (Approved by City Council With Regular Meeting, February 24, 1986 Amendments — 3/10/86) 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. unr.r. rnr.r. Present: Councilmembers Handshy, Mackey, Molina, Norris and Mayor Nelson Absent: None STAFF Mike Shelton, City Manager; David Jorgensen, Admin. Svcs. Director; Robert Jones, City Clerk/City Atty.; Bud McHale, Police Chief; Mike Hicks, Fire Chief; Henry Engen, Community Dev. Director; Paul Sensibaugh, Public Works Director; Cindy Wilkins, Deputy City Clerk. COUNCIL COMMENT Councilman Molina proposed that the Council consider taking some action to correct the drainage problems in the Azucena/Amapoa area, now that the $.50 development fees are in place. Paul Sensibaugh, Public Works Dir., responded that one of the fees on the agenda tonight addresses the drain- age in that area; if the fee ordinance is adopted tonight, staff will report back with plans to correct the flooding problems. Mayor Nelson directed Mr. Sensibaugh to report on the City's 'plan of attack' at the next Council meeting. Mr. Sensibaugh noted that corrective action is planned to be taken before next winter. STAFF COMMENT Fire Chief Mike Hicks introduced members of the Fire Dept. full-time and reserve staff, who presented a 20 -minute EMT -II demonstration of their capabilities with newly acquired equipment . Chief Hicks stated the Fire Dept. has a goal to provide a 24-hour medic service, 365 days a year, in cooperation with Atascadero Emergency Medical Services. Participating in the exercise were: Fire Capt. Fred Motlo and Firefighter Mike Messina, both certified EMT -II medics; reserve firefighters Bob Collinsworth, Kurt Stone and Tom Vandermolen. A. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 11, 1986 2. Tentative Parcel Map 11-85 - 7150 Serena (Kennedy/Stewart) 3. Tentative Parcel Map 12-85 - 7100 Serena (Harrell/Stewart) 4. Acceptance of Final Tract Map 5-85 - 5.405 El Camino Real (Van Alen/ Associated Professions) 5. Claim of Andrew Zabiega, M.D. (RECOMMEND DENIAL) 6. Accept Proposal for Atascadero Lake Feasibility Study from Alderman Engineering. 7. Authorization to Purchase Parks Dept. Truck through State Cooper- ative Fleet Plan (Proposed Res. No. -19-86) • • COUNCIL MINUTES, 2/24/86 PAGE TWO 8. Resolution Authorizing Parks & Recreation Director to Enter into Animal Loan Agreements 9. Award Contract for Asbestos Removal to P.W. Stephens Contractors, Inc., So. El Monte, California (Bid #86-35) MOTION: By Councilwoman Norris to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1-9, sec- onded by Councilwoman Mackey; passed unanimously by roll -call. B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES AND REPORTS 1. Consideration of Adopting Development Impact Ordinances (PUBLIC HEARING) (Cont'd from 2/11/86) a. Amapoa-Tecorida Development Area (Proposed Ord. No. 117 - SECOND READING) (Resolution Addressing Fees, No. 9-86, Introduced @ Meeting) b. Lewis Avenue Bridge (Proposed Ord. No. 118 - SECOND READING) (Resolution Addressing Fees, No. 11-86, Introduced @ Meeting) C. General (Proposed Ord. No. 119 - SECOND READING) (Resolution Addressing Fees, No. 10-86, Introduced @ Meeting) Paul Sensibaugh, Public Works Director, gave staff report reviewing the recommendations for the proposed Development Impact Fees. Public Comment Herb LaPrade, resident, spoke in opposition to levying the Lewis Ave. Bridge fees on only new development in the identified downtown area. Mike Lucas, resident, spoke in favor of the Lewis Ave. Bridge project and of the business people within the defined area contributing to it; he in- quired if certain recent projects were preconditioned that they would be required to contribute as well, to which Mr. Sensibaugh responded, yes, some projects are aware of such a requirement. Mr. Lucas expressed sur- prise that the BIA was not notified in order to be present tonight to speak for or against; staff clarified that the BIA was apprised of the map designating the boundaries of the area proposed to be assessed. Mr LaPrade spoke again, inquiring how long it will be before the bridge is completed; staff responded that the fees are intended to provide the financing mechanism toward getting the project started. Terril Graham, 6205 Conejo, inquired if there is any prioritization as to how,the BIA funds are to be spent; City Atty. Robert Jones responded that the BIA is set up under the Streets and Highways Code, which mandates definite purposes as to how monies are to be spent - mainly for the ad- vertising and promotion of the downtown area. If the BIA desires to use funds for capital improvements, the issue would have to be brought before the City Council and, specifically for parking, would have to form an assessment district: The BIA has no authority to spend money for bridge improvements. IL MINUTES 2/24/81 • COUNCIL , PAGE THREE Richard Shannon, 4820 Obispo, requested and received clarification that additions or remodelings-bo*buildings in both the Amapoa and downtown are exempt from the fees; Henry Engen, Commun. Dev. Director, noted that the ordinances are patterned after the $.50 tax, which dees-emempt-addi- tieos*and is applied only to the principal square footage on new con- struction. MOTION: By Councilman Molina to read Ord. 117 by title only, seconded by Councilwoman Mackey; passed unanimously. Mayor Nelson read Ord. 117 by title only. MOTION: By Councilman Molina to 'adopt Ord. 117, seconded by Councilwoman Mackey; passed 4:1 by roll -call vote, with Councilwoman Norris voting NO. MOTION: By Councilman Molina to adopt Res. No. 9-86, seconded by Coun- cilwoman Mackey; passed 4:1 by roll -call vote, with Councilwoman Norris voting NO. MOTION: By Councilman Molina to read Ord. 118 by title only, seconded by Councilwoman Mackey; passed unanimously. Mayor Nelson read Ord. 118 by title only. MOTION: By Councilman Molina to adopt Ord. 118, seconded by Councilwoman Mackey; passed 4:1 by roll -call vote, with Councilwoman Norris voting NO. MOTION: By Councilman Molina to adopt Res. No. 11-86, seconded by Coun- cilwoman Mackey; passed 4:1 by roll -call vote, with Councilwoman Norris voting NO. MOTION: By Councilwoman Mackey to read Ord. 119 by title only, seconded by Councilman Molina; passed unanimously., Mayor Nelson read Ord. 119 by title only. MOTION: By Councilwoman Mackey to adopt Ord. 119, seconded by Councilman Molina; passed 4:1 by roll -call vote, with Councilwoman Norris voting NO. MOTION: By Councilwoman Mackey to adopt Res. No. 10-86, seconded by Councilman Molina; passed 4:1 by roll -call vote, with Council- woman Norris voting N0. 2. General Plan Amendment 2G-85 - Lopus (8205 Coromar)/Coromar Study Area (PUBLIC HEARING) Councilman Molina stepped down from discussion and vote due to pos- sible conflict of interest. Henry Engen, Commun. Devel. Director, gave staff to several questions from Council with regard to * replace with, "of accessory" ** insert, "ordinance" *** replace with, "provides for selected exemptions" (Amendments necessary due to being submitted prior requested at Council meeting of 3/10/86) report and responded density issues. to final approval; changes 2 2 • COUNCIL MINUTES, / 4/t PAGE FOUR Public Comment John and Dottie Lopus, the applicants, spoke in support of their re- quest based on their desire to acquire affordable housing to upgrade the living conditions for members of their family. Tom Gouff, whose property fronts on Portola Rd., stated he did not receive notice of the Planning Commission hearing and was unable to represent his family's interests at that time; he spoke in favor of the -�-acre zoning designation, and has been trying to get his pro- perty zoned so since its purchase in 1977 in order to achieve afford- able housing for his children. Mike Lucas, resident, spoke in favor of Allowing the applicants their lot split; however, he expressed concern over why so much adjacent property has been attached to the request in view of density and traf- fic issues. He proposed Council limit the �2--acre designation to either study area #1 or areas l and 3, since so many residents in area #2 ex- pressed opposition at the Planning Commission meeting; Mr. Engen re- sponded that the area was expanded in order to include requests from property owners. Herb LaPrade spoke in favor of 3�-acre lots and feels Coromar is ideal for that zoning designation. Debbie Sullivan, owner of 8730 Coromar and 25 -year resident, spoke in favor of the �-acre designation based on her desire to provide indi- vidual affordable housing as an alternative to apartments in view of Atascadero's current rate of population growth. Vince Sullivan, 8730 Coromar, pointed out the number of smaller lots surrounding the study area and feels -�-acre zoning would straighten out an earlier zoning mistake made by the County; he's especially in favor of the Lopuses being granted their request. Tim Lopus, son of applicants, spoke in favor of his parents' request. Stacy Phillips, daughter of Mr. Gouff (who spoke earlier), and part- owner of his property fronting Portola, reiterated that they were not notified about the Planning Commission hearing; she spoke in support of including their parcel in the �-acre zoning, should it be adopted. Bob Stoner, 8635 Coromar, spoke in favor of 2 -acre zoning: in order to provide the opportunity for affordable housing (less than $100,000). Phoebe Watson, 8055 Coromar, spoke in support of �-acre zoning in the Coromar area without further delay. Terril Graham, 6205 Conejo, spoke.in support of the 11 -acre zoning in view of the community/neighborhood support for it. He offered a public apology to Councilman George Molina for statements previously made to him regarding'."a car coming down the road". COUNCILMINUTE,S,-2/24/86 PAGE FIVE Dennis Lockridge, 8935 Atascadero Ave., though sympathetic to the people in support of z -acre lots, pointed out the several lots ad- joining the study area that are zoned l+ acres, which owners bought with the promise that the area zoning designation would not change. He favors a well-planned, if any, zone change, expressing concern over school overcrowding issues. Claire Barbieri, 8660 Coromar, spoke in support of k -acre lots. MOTION: By Councilman Handshy to adopt the z -acre zoning designation in the Coromar study area to include areas I, II & III*in order to have both sides of Coromar in conformity with z -acre lots, sec- onded by Councilwoman Norris; passed 3:1 by roll -call vote, with Councilwoman Mackey voting NO, and Councilman Molina not voting. COUNCIL RECESSED FOR FIVE-MINUTE BREAK AT APPROX. 10:00 P.M. Mayor Nelson announced a follow-up item of business has come to the Coun- cil's attention: Henry Engen, Commun. Development Director, reported that, since the previous General Plan action (.Item B-2) was a resolution with a modified exhibit per the motion acted upon, it's suggested the City Council formally initiate a rezoning to RSF-X to implement that General Plan change (item would go to the Planning Commission before coming back to Council for final approval). There was no.public comment. MOTION: By Councilman Handshy to accept staff's recommendation (as sum- marized above), seconded by Councilwoman Norris; passed 3:1, with Councilwoman Mackey voicing NO. C. NEW BUSINESS 1. Zoning Ordinance Procedures Evaluation Henry Engen gave staff report. There was no public comment. MOTION: By Councilwoman to direct staff to go ahead with the ten items (as listed in the staff report, dated 2/24/86), seconded by Councilman Molina; passed unanimously. MOTION: By Councilman Molina to recess as Council and convene as the Atas. County Sanitation District Board of Directors, seconded by Councilwoman Mackey; passed unanimously. D. ATASCADERO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT 1. Introduction of Proposed Amended Sewer Ordinance Adding New and Re- vising Sewer Service Fees Paul Sensibaugh, Public Works Director, gave brief staff report re- viewing recommendations which will be brought forward in ordinance form at the next regular meeting. * insert, "and part of IV" (see note at bottom of page 3) 0 COUNCIL MINUTES, 2/24/86 PAGE SIX Public Comment Doug Lewis suggested that the Board has the power to address the issue of not penalizing the people who've been paying the sewer charges al- though not hooked up to the system (relating to Director Mackey's comment that the ordinance does not address this); Mr. Sensibaugh re- sponded that those people, theoretically, will have the same impact as a new annexation at this point in time even though they did pay their original assessment. MOTION: By Director Molina that the Board recess and reconvene as the City Council, seconded by Director Mackey; passed unanimously. E. COMMUNITY FORUM No public comment. F. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION -_ City Council — Councilwoman Norris said she believes the Council should review, through public hearings, the zoning ordinance regarding mul- tiple dwellings to consider less than 16 per acre zoning; Mayor Nelson suggested specific areas be proposed for consideration. Councilman Molina suggested the news media assist the Council by noticing the public of the Council's desire to find out how many people that own property would like to have it down -zoned. City Attorney/City Clerk - Robert Jones, as City Atty., reported that an appeal has been made to the Planning Dept. for referral to the Board of Appeals, of which three members terms have recently ex- pired. MOTION: By Councilman Molina that the City Council make interim appoint- ments of John Edens, Kenneth Lerno and David Walters to the Board of Appeals until 4/1/86, and direct staff to advertise that there are positions available on that Board, seconded by Councilwoman Mackey; passed unanimously. City Manager - Mike Shelton briefly responded to Council's questions regarding the various processing and scheduling in changing the uses of the Administration Bldg., with related comments from Mr. Sensi- baugh, Public Works Director. City Council concurred that the issue of whether the.Rotunda Rm.'should be a dedicated room for use by the City Council and Commissions or a multi-purpose room should be brought back as an agenda item for discussion of alternatives. MOTION: By Councilman Molina to extend the meeting past 11:00 p.m., sec- onded by Councilwoman Norris; passed 4:1, with Councilman Handshy voicing NO. 0 0 COUNCIL MINUTES, 2/24/86 PAGE SEVEN Mr. Shelton recognized the efforts of the Dep. City Clerk, who. filled in as his secretary during the absence of Karen Vaughan on maternity leave, and he expressed his appreciation by presenting her with six beautiful long-stemmed roses; Councilman Handshy, as spokesman for the Deputy Clerk, indicated that flattery will get you nowhere, but that Cindy would like to negotiate for a wage increase. (Thank you Mike -- nice try, Bear). MEETING ADJOURNED AT APPROXIMATELY 11:10 P.M. RECORDED BY: ROBERT M. JONES, City Clerk PREPARED BY: CINDY WILKINS, Dep. City Clerk