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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 031087 INGAGENDA 1�7 L*ITEM (MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIL, AS WRITTEN, 3/24/87) ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES March 10, 1987 Atascadero Administration Building The regular meeting of the Atascadero City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Mackey, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. An invocation was given by Pastor John F. Berry, Atas. First Baptist Church. Mayor Mackey announced that Councilwoman Norris is absent due to an illness in the family. ROLL-CALL Present: Councilmembers Borgeson, Handshy, Molina and Mayor Mackey Absent: Councilwoman Norris STAFF Mike Shelton, City Manager; David Jorgensen, Administrative Services Director; Bud McHale, Police Chief; Paul Sensibaugh, Public Works Dir- ector; Steve DeCamp, Senior Planner; Jeffrey Jorgensen, City Attorney; Bob Best, Recreation Director; Boyd Sharitz, City Clerk; Cindy Wil- kins, Deputy City Clerk Mayor Mackey proclaimed: - March as "National Nutrition Month" - "Girl Scout Week" , honoring the 75th Anniversary of Girl Scout- ing; there will be an event in the Sunken Gardens this Thurs. , 3/12/87, at 4:00 p.m. - March 16-22 as "Camp Fire Birthday Week" , honoring its 77th birthday on March 17th; a local Camp Fire group was presented with a framed proclamation and, in return, the girls handed out packages of Camp Fire candy to Councilmembers and staff. - March 18-20 as "Daffodil Days" for the American Cancer Society; LaDona Nolan accepted a framed proclamation on behalf of the ACS. Mrs. Nolan announced that order forms will be left (at the rear of the Rotunda Rm. ) for persons wishing to have daffodils delivered in exchange for a donation, noting daffodils will also be available in front of Williams Bros. Market. - Recognition of organization of an Elks Lodge in Atascadero; a framed proclamation was received by Boyd Sharitz, Leroy Mazinski wee--Krev-rtz- and Joel Wright on behalf of the Elks Club. COMMUNITY FORUM Elaine Oglesby, resident, noted the presentation of a draft tree ordinance approx. 10 months ago to the Community Development Dept. , inquiring as to the status of said draft; Mr. DeCamp responded the document was reviewed and copies (marked with staff comments and rec- 1 • 0 ommendations, as a courtesy) were returned approx. 6 months ago to the volunteer citizens committee who authored it. Steve LaSalle, member of the informal citizens tree committee (see previous paragraph) , noted the restrictive nature of the tree ordi- nance, requesting Council designate an 'arbor day' in Atascadero and perhaps obtain land for the purpose of planting trees. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of February 23, 1987 2. Resolution 26-87 - Accepting Garcia, Paceo Pacifico and Santa Cruz Roads into the City Street System 3. Approval of Proposed Employment Agreement for Temporary Full Time Assistant Planner - John Ecklund - Enforcement/Current Planning 4. Approval of Proposed Employment Agreement for Temporary Full Time Assistant Planner - John Shoals - General Plan Update Work Program 5. Resolution 25-87 - Prohibiting Parking on Pueblo, West of E1 Camino to the Northeast Side of San Luis Avenue 6. Authorization for Mayor to Enter into Agreement with the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce Visitors and Conference Bureau MOTION: By Councilman Molina to approve Consent Calendar Items 1-6, seconded by Councilman Handshy; passed by 4:0 roll-call, with Councilwoman Norris absent. B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES AND REPORTS 1. Zone Change 2-87 - Revisions to Commercial Neighborhood Zoning: A. Public Hearing B. Ordinance 148 - Amending the Zoning Ordinance by revising Square Footage for Allowed Eating and Drinking Places and Ad- ding Furniture, Home Furnishings and Equipment as Conditional Uses (FIRST READING) Mr. DeCamp, Sr. Planner, gave staff report, noting staff is recommend- ing against this change because of the intrusion of non-neighborhood commercial uses within the CN zone. Public Comment Robert Lilley, representing Williams House of Carpets, spoke in sup- port of this proposed zone change, noting that direction to staff by the Commission, to his recollection, was on the basis that the Commis- sion appeared to concur that there was nothing inconsistent with the proposed use encompassed in this amendment and presently allowed uses within the CN 7anp. He urged that Council decide on a definitive 2 resolution in the near future so his client may plan accordingly for relocation of their business. Staff suggested that this item be continued, recommending it be in- cluded as part of GP over-all hearings; Mr. DeCamp noted that future recommendation regarding commercial uses is going to be based largely on the results of the proposed economic base analysis (see Item D-3) , making it difficult to postpone this matter to a date specific. MOTION: By Councilwoman Borgeson to deny Ord. 148 without prejudice, seconded by Councilman Handshy; passed by 4:0 roll-call, with Councilwoman Norris absent. 2. Resolution 24-87 Amendment to the 1986/87 F.Y. Revenue Sharing Budget and Appropriation of Funds Thereof Mr. Jorgensen, Admin. Svcs. Dir. , gave staff report. Mr. Sensibaugh, Pub. Works Director, summarized drainage projects included in staff recommendation. There were no public comments. MOTION: By Councilman Molina to adopt Res. No. 24-87 , seconded by Councilman Handshy; passed by 4:0 roll-call, with Council- woman Norris absent. 3. Atascadero Lake Feasibility Report Presentation Mr. Best, Rec. Dir. , gave staff report. Mr. Jeff Alderman of Alderman Engin. , project consultants, and Bob Brown, Biologist and Alderman' s technical consultant, expounded on the technical aspects of the findings as well as suggested mitigation measures addressed in the report (see agenda packet) . Related discussion between Council, consultants and staff followed. There were no public comments. MOTION: By Councilman Molina to refer this report to the Parks & Rec- reation Commission for input, seconded by Councilman Handshy; passed unanimously, with Councilwoman Norris absent. 4. Resolution 21-87 - Revising and Establishing Fees for Recrea- tional Facilities and Establishment of Written Procedures for Facility Rental Mr. Best, Rec. Dir. , gave staff report and responded to questions by Council. Mayor Mackey, regarding manual Item B-6 , asked Mr. Best to provide her with a copy of the U.S. Government and/or Attorney Gener- al' s list of subversives. Coate a.lwoman Borgeson questioned inclusion of set-up and clean-up requirements within billable time. 3 Public Comment Barbara Reiter, 10150 San Marcos, requested more specific information be made available to the public regarding what is being proposed. Mr. Best responded a rate increase is not being suggested; groups to be mainly affected by this policy would be the youth recreation nonprofit groups, who would receive a slight reduction, whereas commercial oper- ations using the facilities on a profit basis would be charged a commercial rate. MOTION: By Councilman Molina to adopt Res. No. 21-87 , seconded by Councilman Handshy; passed by 4:0 roll-call, with Council- woman Norris absent. COUNCIL RECESSED FOR A BREAK AT 9 :09 P.M. MAYOR MACKEY CALLED THE MEETING BACK TO ORDER AT 9:17 P.M. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Ordinance 147 - (Zone Change 27-86) Amending the Official Zoning Maps from Residential Single Family (RSF-Y) to Residential Single Family (RSF-X) on Property between E1 Centro, E1 Corte, La Linia and Arcade Roads (SECOND READING) (Cont'd from 2/23/87) MOTION: By Councilman Molina to read Ord. 147 by title only, seconded by Councilman Handshy; passed unanimously, with Councilwoman Norris absent. Mayor Mackey read Ord. 147 by title. MOTION: By Councilman Molina that this constitutes the second reading and adoption to Ord. 147 , seconded by Councilman Handshy; passed by 4:0 roll-call, with Councilwoman Norris absent. 2. Authorization for Public Works Department to Solicit Request for Proposals - Engineering Services - Design of San Andreas and Gar- cia Road Bridges (Presented at 2/10/87 Council Meeting) Mr. Sensibaugh, Pub. Works Dir. , gave staff report. MOTION: By Councilman Molina to approve staff recommendation, author- izing the Director of Public Works to request proposals for the engineering consulting services for the San Andreas and Garcia Road Bridges, seconded by Councilman Handshy; passed by 4:0 roll-call, with Councilwoman Norris absent. D. NEW BUSINESS 1. Award of Tractor Bid: A. Front Loader Tractor with Scraper - Williams Equipment Company - $10,600 R_ Rotary Mower - Rl- ramino Farm Suppl-V - $530 4 I • 0 Mr. Best, Rec. Dir. , gave staff report. MOTION: By Councilman Molina to award bid in accordance with staff recommendation (Front Loader Tractor w/Scraper to Williams Equipment Co. for $10 ,600 , Rotary Mower from E1 Camino Farm Supply for $530) , seconded by Councilwoman Borgeson; passed by 4:0 roll-call, with Councilwoman Norris absent. 2. Approval to Appropriate $500 from Council Contingency Funds to Engage Consultants Stalder and Haynes for Council/Manager Manage- ment Workshop Mr. Shelton, City Mgr. , gave staff report. MOTION: By Councilman Molina to approve staff recommendation to en- gage consultants Timothy Stalder, M.A. and Robert Haynes, PhD. to conduct Council/Manager workshop at a cost not to exceed $500, seconded by Mayor Mackey; passed by 4:0 roll- call, with Councilwoman Norris absent. 3. Approval to Solicit Request for Proposals for an Economic Base Analysis Study Mr. Jorgensen, Adm. Svcs. Dir . , gave staff report and responded to questions from Council. Discussion ensued between Council and staff focusing on how this study relates to the possible formation of a downtown redevelopment agency. MOTION: By Councilman Molina to authorize staff to solicit proposals for an Economic Base Analysis, seconded by Councilman Hand- shy; passed unanimously, with Councilwoman Norris absent. 4. Fee Consideration for Charles Paddock Zoo Mr . Best, Rec. Dir. , gave staff report. Alan Metzler, Zoo Curator, spoke of the need to generate monies for improvements, animal care and to draw County-wide visitors; he noted the recreational and education- al benefits which can be derived from development of a quality zoo, referring to it as a valuable community resource. Public Comment Al Williams, Zoological Society member , seconded the comments of Mr. Best and Mr. Metzler. He expressed the Society' s feeling that any funds generated by an admission fee system should go directly to the zoo -- not into the Gen. Fund. He pointed out the overwhelming re- sponse to the surveys favoring establishment of a fee system, noting the proposed (nominal) fees would not disenfranchise low-income peo- ple. 5 Barbara Reiter , asked what the net income would be, considering the cost of administrating the implementation of the fee schedule; Mr. Best responded an initial cost is anticipated, but estimated a yearly net revenue of approx. $60,000, assuming gate receipts match esti- mates. Mrs. Reiter requested Council consider the income from fees in addition to the amount that is budgeted annually for zoo upkeep for x-number of years, maintaining adequate budget support until such time that quality goals have been achieved and the zoo can become self- sufficient. John Harris, Parks & Rec. Commissioner and Zoo Advisory Committee member, spoke in favor of the fee system and establishment of an en- terprise fund, noting investment in the zoo is an investment for the City of Atascadero. He also noted that the zoo, in generating its own financing, takes into consideration the reality of need for a fiscal base in order to achieve desired quality. Lois Williams, Zoo Society member , spoke in support of the fee system, noting the recent zoo changes and those planned for in the immediate future which warrant the visitors' willingness to pay. George Beatty, Zoo Society member, noted it would help the Society in seeking grants if the City pledged a major portion of the gate re- ceipts for capital improvements at the zoo. Laura Johnson, zoo volunteer worker , spoke in support of zoo monies going to zoo improvements. Council and staff discussion ensued, primarily over budget issues re- lating to this proposal. MOTION: By Councilman Molina to direct Recreation Director to prepare a resolution adopting proposed zoo fees, deferring a decision on how revenues from said fees are to be budgeted until bud- get hearings in June, seconded by Councilman Handshy; passed unanimously, with Councilwoman Norris absent. E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION City Council: a. Request for Council Support of Assembly Bill 128 - Prohibiting the Carrying of Dogs in Open Vehicles Without Proper Restraint (AFAR) Mr . Shelton, City Mgr. , summarized this request from AFAR for the the City Council to direct staff to lobby on behalf of A.B. 128. MOTION: By Councilman Handshy to direct City Mgr. to prepare a letter to the author of A.B. 128, Assemblyman Jack O'Connell, expressing support for this bill, seconded by Councilwoman Borgeson; passed unanimously, with Council- woman Norris absent. 6 0 • b. City/Chamber of Commerce/Business Improvement Assoc. Committee Status Report (Mackey & Borgeson - Verbal) Councilwoman Borgeson gave report, noting the committee' s focus has been downtown revitalization, and the scope of study has been the BIA area boundaries. At the last meeting, a Mr. Gil, project coordinator of the Santa Margarita Redevelopment Agency, suggested the committee set goals, analyze goals set mid-year 1986, and en- gage a consultant to do an economic base analysis study, with which the committee concurred. Mr. Shelton, City Mgr . , noted the language in the Gen. Plan regarding a step plan to be followed regarding the downtown area. Mayor Mackey noted accomplishments by committee to date: (1) no parking Tues. nights, and (2) engag- ing consultants to do an economic base analysis study (adopted tonight - see item D-3) . c. Request for Joint Meeting with Parks and Recreation Commission (Mike Lara, Chairman) , April 9 at 7 :30 p.m. in the 4th Floor Club Room (Verbal) Mr. Best, Rec. Dir. , summarized this request; Council concurred with the above proposed date for said meeting. City Manager: a. Request for Policy Direction Regarding Advance Placement of Agenda Items on Agenda Mr. Shelton gave staff report (see agenda packet) , and related discussion with Council ensued. Mr. Jorgensen, City Atty. , reviewed Brown Act revisions relating to Council meetings. MOTION: By Councilman Molina to continue meeting past 11:00 p.m. , seconded by Councilwoman Borgeson; passed 3: 1, with Council- man Handshy opposed and Councilwoman Norris absent. Regarding comments by public at beginning of meeting, Mayor Mackey stated she would like to entertain the idea of an ' arbor day' , includ- ing it on the next regular agenda, as well as discussion of the tree ordinance. Councilman Handshy requested staff write the Sacramento Bee to get a free brochure on the Sacto. City trees and misc. tree information. Councilman Molina suggested committee reports be added to all regular agendas in order to keep with all Brown Act requirements. Related discussion ensued. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:07 P.M. TO A SPECIAL COUNCIL WORKSHOP ON MARCH 16, 1987 AT 10:00 A.M. , THE INN AT MORRO BAY. 7 MINUTES RECORDED BY: '0--c- 'J44:�— BOYD C. SHARITZ, City Clerk MINUTES PREPARED BY: CINDY WILKINS, Deputy City Clerk 8