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MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 8, 1987
Atascadero Administration Building
The regular meeting of the Atascadero City Council is called to
order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Norris
ROLL CALL
Pre-sent: eouncilmembers Borgeaon, Handshy, Mackey, Bourbeau - and
Mayor Norris
Mayor Norris announces that there was a closed Council Session
prior to this meeting, with not all items discussed fully.
Council will adjourn tonight's regular meeting into closed
Council Session regarding litigation issues, if time permits. _
Mayor Norris announces the "Bells Across America and "World
Literacy Day" Proclamations.
CITY COMMITTEES STATUS
The City/School Committee has received consultant reports regard-
ing Atascadero Creek Bridge placement alternatives. A Crossing
Guard has- been placed at Monterey Road School.
The Bicentennial Committee will be holding a City event September
19th at 3:00 p.m. on the front steps of City Hall. The event
will be combined with the Historical Society' s 20th Anniversary
of the opening of the Museum. All are invited to attend.
The North Coastal Transit Committee met and are recommending two
Dial-A-Ride buses for Atascadero. The committee will meet again
on September 23 at 3:15.
COUNCIL COMMENT
Councilmember Handshy requests to change his "yes" vote to a "no"
vote_ on Item C-3 of the August 25, 1987 Council Meeting
(Ordinance . 156, Second and Final Reading) Amendment of Zoning
from Residential Suburban to Residential Single Family, l Acre
Minimum General Plan Amendment 2B-87/Zone Change 5-87 8430
Santa Rosa Road Messer/Cuesta Engineering)
City Attorney Jorgensen confirms that a vote on an ordinance from
a previous Council Meeting cannot be amended.
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Joe Nyle, Atascadero resident, questions the City's misuse of
funds ($7,000) for the defense of Council Members in a a recent
lawsuit.
Maggie Rice, Colony Days representative, announces the 14th
Annual Colony Days event in October.
Planning Commissioner Eric Michielssen states that he was named
in the Graham Lawsuit, and feels the City should provide legal
services for elected officials.
Joe Nyle responds to Mr. Michielssen's"comment, agreeing that the
City should provide legal services to elected officials for their
actions as elected officials, but not for their actions as
individuals.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of City Council• Minutes- - August 25,- 1987 -
2. Tentative Parcel Map 24-87 - 9122 Atascadero Avenue - Subdivision
of One Parcel of 1. 433 Acres into Three Lots of 21,700 , 20,000,
and 20, 200 Square Feet Each - O'Bannon/Cuesta Engineering
3. Tentative Tract Map 13-87 - 8519 El Dorado Road - Proposed
Subdivision of Six Parcels Totaling 6 . 81 Acres into Twelve
Lots Containing Approximately 20 ,000 Square Feet Each -
Peterson Development Corporation (Steve Devencenzi)
4. Denial of Proposed Lot Line Adjustment 13-87 - 7905 Marchant
To Adjust the Property Line Between Two Existing Lots of Record
Kling/Cuesta Engineering
5. Acceptance of Final Tract Map 20-86 - 8305 Coromar - Molina/
Twin Cities Engineering
6. Proclamation - Acknowledgement of September 8, 1987, as "World
Literacy Day"
7. Proclamation - Acknowledgement of September , October, November,
and December, 1987, as "Good Neighbor Months"
Item A-1 is continued to the September 22, 1987 Council Meeting
for action.
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items A-2, _ A-4 are removed fur further discussion
MOTION: Councilmember Borgeson moves for approval of
the Consent Calendar, except Items A-1 through A-4;
Councilmember Mackey seconds; motion carries
B-1 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2G-87 - ARCHITECURAL REVIEW STANDARDS
ELEMENT AMENDMENT - INITIATED BY THE CITY OF ATASCADERO
Continued from 8/25/87) PUBIC HEARING
RESOLUTION 88-87 - AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN TEXT OF
THE COMMUNITY APPEARANCE AND STANDARDS ELEMENT REFERENCE TO
A DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION
This item was continued from the August 25, 1987 Council Meeting
for staff to rewrite the resolution to allow retaining an option
of utilizing an Appearance Review Manual or Design Review
Commission.
Hal Hays, Appearance Review Committee member, endorses the
"either/or concept for manual or committee on proposed struc-
ture review.
No Council comment was given on this item.
MOTION: Councilmember Bourbeau moves approval of Resolution
88-87 and General Plan Amendment 2G-87; Council-
member Mackey seconds; Motion carries unanimously
C-1 COUNCILRECONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 81-87 PROPOSED
VACATION OF A PORTION OF CURBARIL, ADJACENT TO 9404 .
CURBARIL - (Cont'd from 8/11/87)
It is clarified that no action was taken on this item at the
August 11, 1987 Council Meeting due to confusion of the exact
property boundary lines.
Henry Engen, Community Development Director states that the
applicant Charles Gray is proposing to merge the excess Curbaril ,
right-of-way with his adjoining property.
Council is requested by staff to make a conceptual approval only,
allowing staff and applicant time to negotiate conditions. and
re-present Resolution 81-87 for Council action at a later date-,
No Council or public comment was given on this item.__
MOTION: Councilmember Borgeson moves approval of Resolution
81-87 conceptually, and requests staff to nego-
tiate conditions of agreement with applicant and
re-present Resolution 81-87 for final action;
Councilmember Bourbeau seconds; Motion carries unan-
imously
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D-1 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 26-87 11300 VIEJO CAMINO -
PROPOSED SUBDIVISION OF 27.01 ACRES INTO FOUR LOTS OF 8.52,
4,23, 6.59 AND 7.67 ACRES EACH BORDEAUX HOUSE
(YAMABE HORN
Henry Engen, Community Development Director states that this item
is a follow-up to the applicant's original proposal, which was
acted on by Council previously. The applicant is requesting
authorization to sell four parcels for private ownership. He
also states that C.C.and R. requirements and maintenance agree-
ments on all common areas have been reviewed by the City
Attorney.
No public comment is received on this item.
MOTION: Councilmember Mackey moves approval of Tentative
Parcel Map 26-87; Councilmember Handshy seconds;
Motion carries 4-1 (Mayor Norris opposed)
D-2 AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS HISTORIC STRUCTURES
REPORT (HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANT REQUIREMENT)
Paul Sensibaugh, Public Works Director noted that the Historic
Preservation Grant was received by the City two years ago in the
amount of $300,000 with a City match of $270,000. To date the
structural renovations and asbestos removal have been completed.
The next phase, heating/ventalation, has been held up since
November, 1986 by the State, with objections to the installation
of vents (exposed vent system or modifying the building interior
to install) . Since this time, the State has requested a Historic
Structures Report to review past and proposed renovations on a
room-by-room basis. Staff is unaware of impacts that may result
from this type of report or how long a the report would take to
prepare. Staff recommends that Council authorize staff to
solicitproposalsfor the report, and later determine whether the
City wishes to pursue such a study. Paul clarifies that $80,000
of grant funds have been spent thus far.
Councilmember Mackey feels the Historical Society would be bene-
ficial in providing information that would be needed for this
report.
Michael Shelton, City Manager summarizes the building' s present
condition with resulting unsatisfactory working conditions, and
feels this subject needs to be addressed and acted upon as soon
as possible.
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it is determined by Council that a letter from the council should
be prepared and submitted to the State Historic Preservation
Office and to the City's legislative representatives reflecting
the City Council's position regarding this subject.
No public comment was given on this item.
MOTION: Councilmember Bourbeauauthorizes staff to
solicit Requests for Proposals for an Historic
Structures Report and transmit letters from Council
to the State Historic Preservation Office and legis-
lative representatives; Councilmember Borgeson
seconds; Motion carries unanimously
D-3 RESOLUTION 93-87 - APPROVAL TO PURCHASE DATA PROCESSING
EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE - IBM HARDWARE / DLH SOFTWARE
David Jorgensen, Administrative Services Director, referenced a
consultant study prepared in 1985 on the City' s computer system,
which showed the current system as under utilized, with poor
software, and over utilized in word processing. Staff further
clarifies software/hardware inefficiencies by application and
department needs.
Council authorized staff to solicit for porposals for computer
hardware and software in April, 1987. Two bids were received for
both hardware and software by I.B.M. and Hewlett Packard and cor-
responding software. After various computer exhibits and nego-
tiations, staff recommends the I.B.M. hardware with DLH/INE soft-
ware at a cost of $96 ,154.
It is noted that the present computer system would later be sold
through a secondary market.
Council reviews proposed computer costs and annual payments.
Discussion continues regarding requests by Parks and Recreation
Department and Community Development for hardware/software that
was not originally approved in the 19`87/88 budget process.
Staff clarifies a need for all departments to utilize the same
word processing equipment to allow inter-departmental acces-
sibility.
MOTION: Councilmember Borgeson moves to approve
Resolution 93-87, with amendment exempting
additional funds for Parks & Recreation Department's
request for two personal computers and one printer;
Mayor Norris seconds; Motion fails 2-3
(Councilmembers Bourbeau, Handshy and Mackey
opposed)
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moves ap rova ot Resolution
93-87; Councilmember Handshy seconds; Motion carries
unanimously
D-4 RESOLUTION 92-87 - APPROVAL OF LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH
SECURITY PACIFIC MERCHANT BANK FOR DATA PROCESSING
EQUIPMENT/RELATED SOFTWARE ($96,154) , NEW FIRE TRUCK
($137,318.76) , AND REFINANCING OF EXISTING FIRE TRUCK
David Jorgensen, Administrative Services Director, recommends
Council authorizing financing of the proposed computer system,
authorized new Fire Engine, and refinancing of the fire engine
purchased in 1985. Interest rate will be 7. 07% with an annual
cosi "off $7" $2-4.40. It is noted that -the --proposed agreements
have been previously reviewed by the City Attorney.
No public comment given on this item.
MOTION: Councilmember Bourbeau moves approval of
Resolution 92-87; Councilmember Mackey seconds;
Motion" carries unanimously
D-5 RESOLUTION 94-87 APPROPRIATION OF COUNCIL CONTINGENCY
FUNDS OF $137.02 FOR "EMPLOYEE SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT"
Michael Shelton, City Manager , states that this proposal will
provide memorbilia for the winning team of the first annual City
Softball Tournament. The event provides an opportunity for
employees to interact away from the working environment and is an
alternative to the annual employee picnic.
Councilmember Borgeson, though not opposed to a city softball
Tournament, feels this item should not be addressed to the
Council, and that employees could purchase the memorabilia.
Other Councilmembers agree with the proposal' s worthiness.
MOTION: Councilmember Borgeson moves to approve the
appropriation of $137.02 for a City Employees Soft-
ball Tournament; Councilmember Bourbeau seconds;
motion carries unanimously
A-2 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 24-87 9122 ATASCADERO AVENUE -
SUBDIVISION OF ONE PARCEL INTO THREE LOTS OF 21,700,
20,000, AND 20,200 SQUARE FEET EACH - O'BANNON/CUESTA
ENGINEERING
Henry Engen, Community Development Director , reviews the project
proposal in that the Planning Commission recommended approval,
and staff has added a condition to the project. He clarifies
that there are no existing standards on driveway setbacks from
existing structures. Staff clarifies that driveway requirements
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are 12 feet wide for two lots and 16 feetwide for 3 or more
lots.
Council requests a future report from staff on the amount of flag
lots existing in this area.
Councilmember Bourbeau requests staff to provide a condition to
the project of reflectorized address posting at the roadway for
flag lots.
Councilmember Borgeson expresses her concerns regarding the pro-
posed access not supporting enough space for two emergency
vehicles to access the flag lots at one time, if needed.
John Falkenstein, -C-u—e�a- n neering —and--- applicant repre-
sentative, states that the proposed easement is 20-feet wide, per
the City's requirements, with a 16 foot driveway He feels that
the sites are level and offer additional affordable housing to
Atascadero.
MOTION Councilmember Mackey moves approval of Tentative
Parcel Map 24-87, with address sign posting require-
ment; Councilmember Bourbeau seconds; motion carries
4-1 (Councilmember Borgeson opposed)
A-3 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 13-87 - 8519 EL DORADO ROAD PROPOSED
SUBDIVISION OF SIX PARCELS TOTALING 6 .81 ACRES INTO TWELVE
LOTS CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 20,000 SQUARE FEET EACH
PETERSON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (STEVE DEVENCENZI)
Henry Engen, Community Development Director, states that the
Planning Commission approved the proposed subdivision with con-
ditions. All lots are over the 20,000 square foot minimum lot
size.
Paul Sensibaugh, Public Works Director, elaborates on the "fair
share" payment formula by the applicant for construction of a
traffic signal at Palomar and E1 Camino Real.
Council feels the "fair share" payment formula for road/traffic
improvements needs to be more specific and defined.
Councilmember Borgeson objects to the reduction of lots below the
1/2 acre, and feels this proposal is premature for the area.
Steve Devencenzi, applicant representative, clarifies the change
in applicant fees for traffic signal was due to a misunderstand-
ing as to how many lots are being proposed.
Council requires applicant to make a cash payment at the beginn-
ing of the proposed development for traffic signal construction.
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MOTION : Councilmember Bourbeau moves a roval of
Tentative Parcei Map - with requirement o
address sign posting and traffic signal fees to be
paid at the beginning of development; Councilmember
Mackey seconds Motion carries unanimously
A-4 DENIAL OF PROPOSED LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT 13-87 - 7905 MARCHANT
ADJUSTMENT OF PROPERTY LINE BETWEEN TWO EXISTING LOTS OF
RECORD - KLING/CUESTA ENGINEERING
Henry Engen, Community Development Director, reviews Planning
Commission's recommendation to deny the proposal, as the proposed
lot line is not a parallel move (City criteria) , and the reduc-
tion in lot size is not recommended for a non-conforming lot
si e. Stft clarifies- t e app icant would not be able to
resubmit a parcel map due to the non-conforming lot size. It is
felt that the proposal is not characteristic with the neighbor-
hood.
JohnFalkenstein, Cuesta Engineering and applicant ' represent-
ative, offers an alternative of re-presenting a revised lot line
boundary that could be considered more conducive to City cri-
teria. I
Council discusses concerns with the proposal in that it does not
keep with the general characteristic of the neighborhood and
appears to be developed with one lot in mind.
MOTION: Councilmember Bourbeau moves to deny Proposed
Lot Line Adjustment 13-87; Councilmember Borgeson
seconds; Motion carries 4-1 (Councilmember Handshy
opposed)
E-1 SEPTIC TANK DUMP FACILITY - FEE STRUCTURE
Paul Sensibaugh, Public Works Director , states that the
Atascadero facility is the only existing plant in the County that
accepts septic tank dumping, except for landfill dump sites.
Staff recommends not restricting dumping to Atascadero only.
Staff also feels that the current fee of $20 per load dumped is
adequate for operation, maintenance and replacement of the
facility.
F-5 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
A date of September 24 has-been set for the joint City Council/
Planning Commission Meeting, to be held in the Fourth Floor Club
Room. An agenda will be forthcoming.
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The meeting is adjourned at 10 :59 .m. and to reconvene on
September 16 at a time to be set for a City Council Workshop.
Submitted by:
K VAUGHAN
Deputy City Clerk
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