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MINUTES
OCTOBER 13 , 1987
Atascadero Administration Building
The regular meeting of the Atascadero City council was called to
order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Norris.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Borgeson, Handshy, Mackey, Bourbeau and
Mayor Norris
A Plaque of Appreciation was presented to the Atascadero Board of
Realtors for their generous donation to the Charles Paddock Zoo.
New employee Greg Peyton, Fire Fighter , was introduced to
Council.
CITY COMMITTEE REPORTS
The Tree Committee will meet October 14th to review the draft
tree ordinance.
The Police Facility Committee is presently negotiating the pur-
chase of Beno's facility with owners, and are expecting to pre-
sent a report to Council within two weeks.
COUNCIL COMMENT
Councilmember Borgeson requests Paul Sensibaugh to present the
issue of varying speed limits on the north end of El Camino Real
to the Traffic Committee for their consideration.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Joe Nyle reiterates his past concerns regarding the City provid-
ing, legal defense to Councilmembers involved in a recent lawsuit.
City Attorney Jorgensen responds that a formal statement has been
issued on this litigation, and nothing has transpired since to
require further comment.
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A. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of City Council Minutes - September 22, 1987
2. Denial of Claim by Rosalie Hyde for Augustine Hyde -
$850, 000 Personal Damages
3. Denial of Claim by Thomas Bench in the Amount of $250,000
4. Proclamation - Acknowledging October 25-31 as "Red Ribbon
Week" (Drug Awareness Week)
5. Resolution 108-87 - Designation of a Stop Intersection on
intersection with San Anselmo
6. Resolution 107-87 - Designation of 2-Hour Parking on the
Northwest side of Pueblo, from E1 Camino to Sinaloa Avenue
7. Resolution 111-87 - Designation of a "No Parking" Sign
on the Northerly side of San Andreas, near Santa Lucia
(Behind Atascadero High School)
8. Approval of Tentative Lot Line Adjustment 14-87 -
800 Belle Vista - Atkinson/Twin Cities Engineering
9. Approval of Proposed San Luis Obispo County Visitors and
Conference Bureau Agreement - 9/1/87 - 9/1/88 - $2,300
10. Acceptance of Final Tract Map 4-87 - 9240 Atascadero Avenue -
Hawkins/Cuesta Engineering
11. Authorization to Solicit Bids - Graves Creek Bridge Reconstruction
12. Resolution 99-87 - Establishment of a Policy Statement for
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Establishment of a
Liason Officer In Accordance with Federal Regulations
(Cont'd from 9/22/87)
13. Acceptance of Final Parcel Map 37-85 —7421 Santa Ysabel - Young
Discussion regarding A-7 transpired with Jerry Craig on exact
locations, of no parking areas around -the high school.
Attorney Jorgensen is a member of the San Luis Obispo Chamber of
Commerce and will not be advising Council on Item A-9, due to a
possible conflict of interest.
Henry Engen, Community Development Director, notes that Allegre
Avenue is the street name chosed for tract on Atascadero Avenue
under Item A-10-
MOTION: Councilmember Bourbeau moves approval of the Consent
Calendar, as presented; Councilmember Borgeson
seconds; Motion carries unanimously
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B-1 ZONE CHANGE 11-87 —8485 EL CORTE - CITY OF ATASCADERO
INITIATED (CONT'D FROM 9/22/87) - PUBLIC HEARING
B. ORDINANCE 158 - REVERTING THE EXISTING ZONE DESIGNATION
OF RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY WITH PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
# TO PRIOR ZONING DESIGNATION OF RESIDENTIAL SINGLE
FAMILY, 1. 5 TO 2.5 ACRE MINIMUM LOT SIZE (FIRST
READING)
Community Development Director Henry Engen reviews this item's
history, which caused it' s original zoning to be changed, and why
staff is now recommending the zoning be reverted back to it's
original designation.
The applicant has informed staff that he will be unable to attend
tonight's meeting, but will re-review possible development alter-
natives of this parcel with staff at a later date.
There is no public comment on this item.
MOTION: Councilmember Bourbeau moves to read ordinance 158
by title only; Councilmember Mackey seconds; Motion
carries unanimously
MOTION: Councilmember Mackey moves to . adopt Ordinance 158
as a first reading; Councilmember Bourbeau seconds;
motion carries unanimously
B-2 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2C-87 AND ZONE CHANGE 6-87
9300 EL BORDO - MC CASLIN/HAWRINS PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION 105-87 - APPROVING AMENDMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN
FROM LOW DENSITY SINGLE FAMILY TO HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE
FAMILY
ORDINANCE 59 AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING FROM RSF-Z TO
RMF-16 (PD-7) (FIRST READING)
Community Development Director Henry Engen states that this pro-
posal relates to two one-acre non-conforming lots, adjacent to a
mobilehome park. After project revision from 12 to 8 units on
each lot, the Planning Commission approved the 16 lot re-design.
Applicant Mark Ashland states that the area is developed with
high density projects with a few single family residences. He
feels that this project would offer low-cost housing on inex-
pensive lots.
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David Cathrina, adjacent property owner, objects to additional
densities proposed with units on 3,000 square foot lots.
Councilmembers discuss concerns regarding densities proposed.
Councilmember Handshy supports Planning Commission recommendation
for approval, as he feels there is not overwhelming reasons for
denial.
MOTION: Councilmember Bourbeau moves for denial of
Resolution 105-87 and Ordinance 159; Councilmember
Borgeson seconds; Motion carries 4-1 (Councilmember
Handshy opposed)
B-3 PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE 12-87 - 8750 EL CAMINO REAL- GENZONE
PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE 161 - REVISING INDUSTRIAL PARK ZONING DESIGNATION
TO COMMERCIAL SERVICE (FIRST READING)
Community Development Director Henry Engen states that this
project, adjacent to the Lucky's Shopping Center, is presently an
apartment complex. Present zoning splits the parcel in
Commercial Service and Industrial Park. The applicants are pro-
posing a 75 room hotel with restaurant fronting El Camino, and
request the whole parcel be zoned Commercial Service. Plannig
Commission voted unanimously to approve the proposal.
Sandra Jenzone, Applicant, feels their proposal will revitalize
this area and provide a nice project for the community.
No public comment given on this item.
Discussion continues regarding spot zoning in this area between
commercial and industrial uses. It is determined that since the
property is divided between two zoning designations, it is only
appropriate to amend the zoning to one designation.
MOTION: Councilmember Bourbeau moves to read Ordinance 161
by title only; Councilmember Borgeson seconds;
motion carries unanimously
MOTION: Councilmember Mackey moves to Approve Ordinance 161
as first reading; Councilmember Bourbeau seconds;
Motion carries unanimously
B-4 ZONE CHANGE AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 10-87 6875 TECORIDA
WOODGLEN LTD/CUESTA ENGINEERING - PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCE 160 AMENDING EXISTING ZONING OF RMF/16 (FH) TO
RMF 16 (FH (PD7) ALLOWING CREATION OF A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
OVERLAY FOR SMALL LOT SUBDIVISION CONSISTING OF SUBDIVISON
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OF 1.2 ACRES INTO 9 LOTS OF VARYING SIZES FROM 3,968 TO
7,074 SQUARE FEET AND ESTABLISHMENT OF -LOS ARBOLES" AS A
PRIVATE STREET NAME (FIRST READING
Community Development Director Henry Engen clarifies to Council
that the site is 1. 2 acres and not 2.1 acres. The proposal is a
planned development of 9 lots with a private road. The applicant
originally requested a higher density, but has since been
redesigned with special reports completed addressing soils,
archaeology, and traffic. It is noted that the density presently
proposed is less than the existing zoning with planned develop-
ment would allow. Council is instructed to address the zone
change proposal prior to addressing the tract map proposal.
Mike Rte-,P= reviews t-he project , and feels that it will pre-wide
affordable housing in Atascadero and that the overlay proposal
will benefit the community.
Due to this site being in the Tecorida Flood Plain boundaries,
the applicant is proposing to increase the site elevation with
fill material to 3 feet above the documented flood zone. These
units are proposed to be sold in the high $80,000 range, unless
conditions impact proposed development costs.
Sarah Gronstad, Atascadero resident, questions building any type
of structures in documented flood zone areas.
Sharon Morin, Atascadero resident, feels the project can be an
asset to the community and would provide affordable housing.
Council discusses concerns of development of the proposed site
with it' s swamp-like conditions. `
MOTION: Councilmember Handshy moves to read Ordinance 160
by title only; Councilmember Bourbeau seconds;
motion carries unanimously
MOTION: Councilmember Handshy moves to approve Ordinance 160
as a first reading; Councilmember Mackey seconds;
motion carreies 4-1 (Councilmember Borgeson opposed)
MOTION: Councilmember Bourbeau moves to continue action of
Tentative Parcel Map 10-87 till after approval of
the second reading of Ordinance 160; Councilmember
Borgeson seconds; motion carries unanimously
B-5 FISCAL YEAR 1987/88 FIRST QUARTER BUDGET STATUS REPORT
JULY - SEPTEMBER
Administrative Services Director David Jorgensen presents an
overview of the budget thus far , showing a deficit of $473,205.
A deficit showing at this time of the year is acceptable as major
tax receipts will not be received by the City till December and
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April. All department expenditures look acceptable.
-Due torevenuesources not coming in as expected, some major
projects may be put on hold till more is known on funds.
No public, comment was given to this item.
MOTION: Councilmember Mackey moves to accept the First
Quarter Budget Report for Fiscal Year 1987/88;
Councilmember Bourbeau seconds; motion carries
unanimously
C-1 MAYOR SELECTION SURVEY —SURVEY STATUS
City Clerk Boyd Sharitz provides the recent survey totals with 72
votes to retain current practice (Council appointment) and 253 to
change current practice to a citizen elect process.
Council agrees to accept the survey and not to act on this item,
as it appears not to be a significant issue with the public due
to poor voting response. Council will again review this issueat
a future Council .Workshop.
City Attorney Jeff Jorgensen suggests keeping the votes received
on file for approximately 6 months.
D-1 CONSIDERATION REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF CITIZEN MEMBER TO
TRAFFIC COMMITTEE
Public Works Director Paul Sensibaugh states that there is a
vacanty on the Traffic Committee, as Bill Heath's position is up
for reappointment. It is noted that citizen appointments are for
two year terms with no consecutive terms allowed. Council recog-
nizes Bill Heath and the hard work he has given to the Committee
and commends him for his efforts.
There are presently l City Council member , 3 staff, and 2 citizen
appointments on the Traffic Committee.
Council determines that the City Clerk' s Office will advertise
the vacancy through the newspaper , with applications presented to
Council for consideration of appointment.
Council appointment to the committee is a one-year term, but can
be reappointed consecutively.
Mayor Barbara Norris appoints Councilmember Mackey as the Council
representative to the Committee, replacing the Mayor . An alter-
nate Council representative will be appointed at a later date.
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MOTION: Councilmember Mackey moves to authorize advertise-
ment through local newspapers of the citizen vacancy
ex}-sting on t-he -ra€fisCommittee; Couneilmeber
Borgeson seconds; motion carries unanimously
MOTION: Councilmember Bourbeau moves to appoint Council-
member Mackey as the Council representative
on the Traffic Committee; Councilmember Borgeson
seconds; motion carries unanimously
D-2 AWARD OF 1987/88 ROAD RESURFACING PROGRAM BID TO MADONNA
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - $423 ,105,84
Public Works ni rpntnr Pani SAnAihatiqh recommends Cnuncil award of
this year 's road resurfacing program to Madonna Construction.
It is noted that of the $423,105.84 bid, there is $365,000
budgeted. Staff proposesutilization of carryover funds or
interest earnings to provide additional funds needed and not
reducing the proposed project boundaries.
Regarding Llano Road reconstruction, due to adjacent developers
Drake and Davis providing grading, road widening, fine grading,
and base work, the City will now be able to widen the road cul-
vert and resurface the road to Santa Lucia.
No public comment is given to this item. '
MOTION: Councilmember Borgeson moves to approve the
1987/88 Resurfacing Bid to Madonna Construction at
$423,105.84, and to transfer funds reflect additonal
funds needed; Concilmember Mackey seconds; Motion
carries 4-0
(Councilmember Bourbeau exempts himself from
voting on this item. )
D-3 RESOLUTION 106-87 - AMENDING RESOLUTIONS 21-85 AND 112-86
CITY MANAGER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
City Manager Michael Shelton gives an overview of proposed
changes to his contract, which provides for a 4.9% salary/benefit
increase for fiscal year 1987/88.
George Highland, Carmelita resident, feels that the City Manager,
due to past actions, should not be granted an extension of his
employment contract.
Joe Nyle, Atascadero resident, questions the City Manager ' s past
actions related to ignoring Dial-A-Ride legislative mandates, and
feels the City Manager should be replaced.
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Councilmember Borgeson discusses the need for additonal public
comment and information regarding this issue.
MOTION: Councilmember Borgeson moves to contnue this item
to the November 10, 1987 Council Meeting; Mayor
Norris seconds; Motion carries 3-2
(Councilmembers Mackey and Handshy opposed)
D-4 RESOLUTION 103-87 - ADOPTING A SALARY/CLASSIFICATION
SCHEDULE AND BENEFITS FOR MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
City Manager Shelton states that staff is presenting position
equity adjustments for the Parks and Recreation Director,
and Chief of Police ranging from 4.45% to 5. 84%, effective
January 1, 1988 and January 1, 1989.
Salary and benefit increases, without equity adjustment, will be
a total increase of 6.61% over present budget for fiscal year
1987/88.
It is noted that this is a quasi-two year agreement, with issues
defined with the exception of unknown cost of living figures for
_fiscal year 1988/89.
No public comment is given on this item.
Councilmember Bourbeau feels the City's Department Heads have
done a superb job and are worthy of the proposed salary and bene-
fit increases.
MOTION: Councilmember Bourbeau moves to approve Resolution
103-87; Councilmember Borgeson seconds; Motion
carries unanimously
D-5 RESOLUTION 104-87 ADOPTION OF A SALARY/CLASSIFICATION
SCHEDULE AND BENEFITS FOR CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES
City Manager Shelton states that the City's three Confidential
employees are considered exempt from the ; "Meet and Confer"
bargaining process. Staff reviews -a recent study of cities with-
in San Luis Obispo County who do acknowledge and compensate
Confidential status employees over non-confidential employees.
Staff suggests grouping two Confidential employees with the
S.E.I.U. Clerical bargaining unit, to receive salary/benefit
increases they receive, with an additonal 5% increase, phased
over, 2 years. The other Confidential employee, being mid-manage-
ment oriented, is suggested to be placed in the Mid-Management
negotiating group without additional benefits given, as the Mid-
Management package allows for additional benefits over S.E.I.U.
Clerical
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Brad Humphrey, Atascadero resident, urges Council to consider
this proposal carefully, as it is an issue causing great concern
among other Ctystaff, and creating a morale issue. He feels
that that being exempt from bargaining should not provide a 5%
differential.
Council discusses provision of differential compensation to
Confidential employees,exempt from negotiating, a possible need
for a separate classification showing their additional responsi-
bilities, and employee concerns.
Mayor Norris reviews the status of positions in question and
Administrative Services Director Jorgensen clarifies the
employees in the positon and their qualifications.
MOTION: Councilmember Bourbeau moves to adopt Resolution
104-87 , with the exception of Section 2
(Confidential Compensation) ; Councilmember Borgeson
seconds; motion caries 4-1
(Councilmember Handshy opposed)
E-1 PROPOSED BORDEAUX HOUSE SANITARY SEWER BYPASS - FINANCING
Public Works Director Paul Sensibaugh reviews the limits of the
study Cost of the project is over proposed estimate by
$65,000. Staff recommends that the additional funds be approp-
riated by Council from Sewer Annexation Fees received.
No public comment given on this item.
MOTION: Councilmmber Bourbeau moves to proceed with the
southside sewer project, as proposed, and approve
additional construction funds from annexation fees;
Councilmember Mackey seconds; motion carries
unanimously
E-2 AWARD OF SEWER CLEANING (I & I) BID TO MILTON SIMON -
54,012. 80
Public Works Director Paul Sensibaugh requests Council to award
the sewer cleaning portion of the proposed bid to Milton Simon,
and to continue action of awarding the t.v. monitoring portion
of the bid to the next Council Meeting.
MOTION: Councilmember Bourbeau awards the Sewer Cleaning
portion of the I and I bid to Milton Simon for
$54,012.84; and continues action on the t.v.
monitoring portion of the bid to the October 27th
Council Meeting; Councilmember Borgeson seconds;
motion carries unanimously.
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E-3 RESOLUTION 109-87 - PROPOSED SEWER SERVICE TO A PORTION
OF LOT _16, BLOCK 13 (9925 MORRO ROAD) (EVANGELICAL FREE
CHURCH -OF---ATASCADERO) AND INCORPORATING THE__--AREA INTO
SANITATION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #2
Public Works Director Paul Sensibaugh states that sewer is avail-
able to this site along Highway 41, where the sewer to San
Gabriel picks up. This is not considered a line extension, as
nobody except the San Gabriel School can connect to the extension
outside the Urban Services boundary line.
No public comment is given on this item.
MOTION: Councilmember Bourbeau moves approval of Resolution
109-871 GeuneilmembeF BeEgasen—seeend-s; Metie-
carries unanimously
E-4 RESOLUTION 110-87 - SEWER SERVICE EXTENSION TO LOTS
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 24, PORTIONS OF LOTS 6 & 7 OF TRACT 5
AND PARCELS 1, 2, AND 3 OF PARCEL MAP AT 81-281 (EL BORDO
AVENUE)
Paul Sensibaugh, Public Works Director, requests a continuation
of this item asanenvironmental statement presented to the
Planning Commission for Spanish Ridge Development does not cover
this annexation.
MOTION: Councilmember Bourbeau moves continuation of this
item to the October 27, 1987 Council Meeting;
Councilwoman Borgeson seconds; Motion caries
unanimously
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E-3 RESOLUTION 109-87 - PROPOSED SEWER SERVICE TO A PORTION
OF LOT 16, BLOCK 13 (9925 MORRO ROAD) (EVANGELICAL FREE
CHURCH OF ATASCADERO) AND INCORPORATING THE AREA INTO
SANITATION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #2
Public Works Director Paul Sensibaugh states that sewer is avail-
able to this site along Highway 41, where the sewer to San
Gabriel picks up. This is not considered a line extension, as
nobody except the San Gabriel School can connect to the extension
outside the Urban Services boundary line.
No public comment is given on this item.
MOTION: Councilmember Bourbeau moves approval of Resolution
109-87; Councilmember Borgeson seconds; Motion
carries unanimously
E-4 RESOLUTION 110-87 - SEWER SERVICE EXTENSION TO LOTS
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 24, PORTIONS OF LOTS 6 & 7 OF TRACT 5
AND PARCELS 1, 2, AND 3 OF PARCEL MAP AT 81-281 (EL BORDO
AVENUE)
Paul Sensibaugh, Public Works Director, requests a continuation
of this item , as an environmental statement presented to the
Planning Commission for Spanish Ridge Development does not cover
this annexation.
MOTION: Councilmember Bourbeau moves continuation of this
item to the October 27, 1987 Council Meeting;
Councilwoman Borgeson seconds; Motion caries
unanimously
COUNCIL COMMENT
Mayor Norris requests staff to send out interest letters to
members of the City/Contractors Committee regarding continuance
of the committee.
Council discuss details related to participating in the Colony
Days Parade.
CITY MANAGER COMMENT:
City Manager Michael Shelton expresses his concerns regarding
recent newspaper articles and clarifies that "at no time have .I
been dishonest with the press" , and resents any insinuation of
this manner.
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