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ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 10 , 1987
The regular meeting of the Atascadero City Council was called to
order at 7 :45 p.m. by Mayor Norris, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
The Council had a closed session begining at 6 :00 regarding
police facility negotiations and personnel matters. No actions
were taken by Council in closed session.
The San Luis Obispo Chapter of the American Red Cross is publicly
thanked for their check for $1,000 covering food cost
reinbursement for Fire Fighters during the Los Altos fire.
November is proclaimed "National Hospice Month" .
COMMITTEE REPORTS
The City/School Committee will be meeting November 20, 1987.
The San Luis Obispo Area Coordinating Council November 4th
meeting was cancelled.
The Solid Waste Management Committee selected Steve Martin of
Paso Robles as their new member.
The Police Facility Committee is continuing negotiations on the
purchase of the Beno' s site and alternate financing.
The Atascadero Lake Properties Committee met today and are
evaluating appraisal data. It is expected this item will be on
the next Council agenda.
The Pavilion Committee met last week regarding renovation of the
building. Due to estimated high renovation costs, the Committee
has recommended a community forum for public input on renovations
or other alternatives.
PUBLIC FORUM•
Ed Peyton, Alcantara Street Resident, presents Council with 21
signatures from local residents requesting Council to reverse
their October 27th action regarding the "Woodglen proposal" Zone
Change 9-87 / Tentative Tract Map 10-87 at 6875 Tecorida. The
residents in the area claimed preference to single family
residences on small lots rather than an apartment complex in
their neighborhood.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are as follow:
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2• Authorization to Solicit Bid Proposals - Development of a
Concession Area at Paloma Creek Park
3. Resolution 114-87 - Designation of
-11a Avenue at it' s Intersection with Santa Lucia
4. Resolution 115-87 - Designation of a Stop Intersection on Robles
at it ' s Intersection with Sombrilla
5. Acceptance of Final Lot Line Adjustment 7-87 - 5703/5705
Del Rio Road - Cropper/Twin Cities Engineering
6. Acceptance of Final Lot Line Adjustment 11-87 -
Road - Williams/Twin Cities Engineering 9598 Laurel
7• Acceptance of Final Lot Line Adjustment 9-87 - 5100 Fresno
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/ to Engineering.
8• Receival of ce of"Notice Non-
Renewal"Renewal" o
f Land Conservation
Larsen ion Contract
Councilmember Borgeson removes Item A-2 - Solicit Bid Proposals
for Development of a Concession Area at Paloma Creek Park.
MOTION: Council Member Borgeson moves approval of the
Consent Calendar, with the exception of A-2; Council
Member Mackey seconds; Motion carries unanimously
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ITEM A-2 AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BID PROPOSALS - DEVELOPMENT OF
A CONCESSION AREA AT PALOMA CREEK PARK
Council Member Borgeson requests additional time to review the
Request for Proposal and specific types of concessions desired.
MOTION: Council Member Bourbeau moves to continue this item
to a future Council Meeting; Council Member Borgeson
seconds; Motion carries
B-1 PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS APPLICATION
SUBMITTED FOR FIRST CYCLE, 1988
C0111111unity Development Director Henry Engen states that there is
one private entity application and a proosed City-initiated
application.
The private application, by Jerry Fredericks, is for study of an
area on Viejo Camino and El Camino Real, adjacent to the Bourdeau
apartment site. The site is 1-1/4 acres. The request would
change the designation from suburban single family residential to
commercial.
It is noted that this item was presented last year in a group
action and later withdrawn. The item is now being requested
individually.
Staff is proposing to change densities in the area of Sombrilla
Avenue from High Density Single Family to Moderate Density Single
Family Residential (1 Acre with sewer) . This area' s terrain is
steep and presently allows applications for lot splits (which is
not advisable) .
Council Member Borgeson refers to a recent petition with 78
signatures, requesting the removal of 20,000 square foot lots in
the Sombrilla area.
No public comment is given to this item.
Council Members Borgeson and Mackey comment to the appropriatness
of the proposals stated.
MOTION: Council Member Mackey moves authorization for
General Plan Amendments 1-A-88 and 1-B-88 to be
considered in the 1988 General Plan Amendment Cycle;
Council Member Borgeson seconds; Motion carries
unanimously
B-2 RESOLUTION 113-87 - PROPOSED RATE INCREASE BY WILMAR
DISPOSAL COMPANY
Administrative Services Director Dave Jorgensen states that
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Wilmar proposes a 27% rate increase for garbage collection.
After staff' s comprehensive review of the company's level of
service, justification for a rate increase, and review of the
company' s tax returns and audits; it was felt that the proposed
increase is justified.
As the City entered into a five-year contract with Wilmar
Disposal in January, 1986 , the franchise can not re-bid at this
time.
It is noted that Wilmar received a 18.4% rate increase in
January, 1986, and a rate increase in 1983 also.
Dave Jorgensen suggests Council consider , when the contract is
renewed, annual cost-ofliving escalator , which would reduce high
percentage increase requests. He also suggests implementation of
"mandatory collection" within the City's established urban
services line, as mandatory collection is not feasible throughout
the city due to terrain.
Betty Sanders, Wilmar Disposal representative, clarifies that
residents can request a "l can" rate, but that is all Wilmar will
pick up. She feels a mandatory collection would help control
costs and reduce increases, as all households generate trash.
She prefers a 1 can rate open option rather than limiting it to
senior citizens only.
It is noted that handicapped persons can request trash pick up on
their property at the same rate as curb side pickup.
Doyle Dunham, La Paz Lane, suggests Council enact a mandatory
pick up area and reduce the increase proposed now. He questions
the rate percentage difference for minimum pickup versus maximum,
since Wilmar pays only a tonage fee at the dump.
J. Wool, El Camino Real, states that a l can rate in 1983 was
$5.50 and in 1986 is $13.00. He feels the additional request is
not warranted.
Norris Thompson, and Bill Mc Namara both comment to concerns
regarding service. Mr. Mc Namara states that the inceases given
should be kept in line with the economy, which this increase does
not.
Mike Jackson, Amargon resident, clarifies expenditures by Wilmar
for trash pickup, including bookkeepping accounts, difficult
terrain, wear and tear of equipment, distance between homes, etc.
After discussion by Council of rates proposed, staff is advised
to rework the rates to reflect a 1 can rate at $5.50, a 2 �can
rate of $7.70 and a 3- can rate of $9.90 and revis the
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MOTION: Councilmember Bourbeau moves to continue this item
to the November 24th Council Meeting for revision of
the rate increases; Council Member Borgeson seconds;
Motion carries unanimously
B-3 PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF THE TREE COMMITTEE REPORT TO THE CITY
COUNCIL
Community Development Director Henry Engen states that the Tree
Ordinance Committee has drafted provisions on revising the City's
existing tree ordinance. This item is being presented tonight
not as a public hearing item but as a public forum to present the
Committee ' s recommendations to strengthen the existing ordinance.
This revision was feltneeded ue to previous removal and damage
of trees over the last several years.
It is clarified that pages 1-11 in the agenda packet are not the
Committee' s proposal, but are given as reference and background
material. Pages 12-18 are the proposed revisions.
Henry reviews, in detail, the changes proposed by the Committee.
Council Member Mackey states her displeasure and frustration with
a recent newspaper article regarding this item and the excessive
compilation of material presented.
Steve La Salle, Tree Committee member , states that the committee
studied over 13 viable tree ordinances, and produced a logical
compilation from them.
Dave Baker, North County Contractor ' s Association, questions the
proposed revisions infringing on private property rights, and
requests revisions to reduce economic impacts to the public.
Robert Nimmo, Economic Development Committee and Chamber of
Commerce representative, supports the protection of trees, but
feels the present proposal is deficient. He suggests appointment
of a new committee or amending the committee to provide an
element that is enforceable. Mr. Nimmo questions the strong
authority placed on the Arborist position, as proposed.
George Luna San Marcos Road resident, reviews recent destruction
of trees and land adjacent to his property due to unauthorized
grading. He summarizes the existing situation in that the
Community Development Department can not catch all offenders,
ordinances and regulations are easily bypassed, penalties are not
strong enough or not pursued, and revisions are needed to
preserve the land and trees.
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Elaine Oggsby, Tree Committee and Audobon Society represenative,
states that due to many recent tree removals, without
authorization, it has become apparent that a tree ordinance "with
teeth" is needed.
Sharon Morin, Realtors representative, feels that the ordinance,
as presented, infringes on private property rights, and renders
certain lots with large amounts of trees undevelopable.
Mark Ballow, Del Rio Road Christmas Tree Farm owner, feels
provisions regarding growing trees as crops, and the harvesting
of such crops needs to be addressed.
T.A. Collins, Homeowners Association representative, supports a
stronger tree ordinance, as there is a need to protect the trees
in this community.
Norman Norton, North County Contractors Association
representative, feels contractors should be more involved with
the future revisons to the tree ordinance.
The Council Meeting is closed to public comment.
City Attorney Jeff Jorgensen states that the current penalty for
tree removal is a misdemeanor, and State law provides that
stronger penalties cannot be imposed. However , more aggressive
enforcement of offenders could be pursued.
There was discussion regarding removal of the tree ordinance from
the Municipal Code Zoning Element, and allow it to be free
standing by Council Member Borgeson and City Attorney Jorgensen.
Council Member Bourbeau voiced his concerns with the idea, in
that it should be reviewed by the Planning Commission. Henry
Engen advised that, as a minimum, the zoning ordinance would have
to be amended to reference the tree ordinance.
Council Member Borgeson expresses her concerns regarding reducing
the strong structure of the document.
After review of suggestions given, Council agrees that the draft
should be referred back to staff for further refinement and
review by the City Attorney. Council Member Mackey hoped the
document could be before the Planning Commisssion in three weeks.
It is noted that Council Member Handshy excuses himself from the
meeting at this time.
C-1 COUNCIL APPOINTMENT OF A CITIZEN TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEMBER
Council reviews applications presented, agrees that interviews
are in order, and directs the City Manager ' s Office to schedule
the interviews.
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C-2 REVISED AGREEMENT WITH VANDENBERGHE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY -
ALLOWING TEMPORARY ACCESS ACROSS CITY PROPERTY AT PALOMA
CREEK PARK (Cont'd from 10/27/87)
Council states that this item is to be continued to a future
date.
C-3 FINDINGS FOR DENIAL - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 27-87 - 7565
SOMBRILLA AVENUE (LOT 3 OF BLOCK E) - SUBDIVISION OF 2
PARCELS AT 1.46 ACRES INTO 3 LOTS, RANGING FROM 20 ,000 TO
23,100 SQUARE FEET EACH - BRINK/CUESTA ENGINEERING (Cont'd
from 10/27/87)
community vevelopment Director Henry Engen states a is item
was addressed at the October 27th Council Meeting where Council
conceptually denied the proposal, but did not have formal
findings for denial. The findings are being presented at this
time.
John Falkenstein, applicant representative, states the applicant,
could not attend tonight' s meeting, and requests the item be
continued to the next Council Meeting so he can attend.
MOTION: Council Member Bourbeau moves continuance of this
item to the November 24 Council Meeting; Council
Member Mackey seconds; Motion carries
C-4 RESOLUTION 106-87 - AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTIONS 21-85 AND
112-86 - CITY MANAGER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT - 1987/88 (Cont'd from 10/13/87)
MOTION: Council Member Bourbeau moves continuance of this
item to the November 24 Council Meeting for
additional time to resolve issues; Council Member
Borgeson seconds; Motion carries unanimously
(Council Member Handshy absent)
Mayor Norris departs the meeting at this time.
ITEM D-1 WEEKEND/EVENING DIAL-A-RIDE TRANSIT SERVICE STATUS
REPORT (Cont'd from 10/27/87)
Council agrees that this item be continued to November 24, 1987 .
Council Meeting following the Transit Unmet Needs Hearing
D-2 RESOLUTION 116-87 - AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE AUTOMATED
DATA SYSTEM FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
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Police Chief Bud Mc Hale states that the system proposed at
$21,995, is within the amount budgeted and allows for automated
data gathering on criminal statistic reporting.
MOTION: Council Member Bourbeau moves approval of
Resolution 116-87 , purchase of software by Knoph
Data Systems and IBM computer hardware by Coastal
Computers for $21,632; Council Member Mackey
seconds; motion carries 3-0 (Council Members Handshy
and Norris absent)
E-1 RESOLUTION 110-87 - APPROVAL OF SEWER SERVICE EXTENSION TO
LOTS 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 24, PORTIONS OF LOTS 6 & 7 OF
TRACTS b AND PARCELS 1 2, AND 3 OF PARCEL MAP AT B1-2B1 (EL
BORDO AVENUE) (Cont'd from 10/13/87)
Public Works Director Paul Sensibaugh shows the installation
route proposed through the golf course (gravity draw system) ,
which he prefers over the El Bordo route (using lift station) .
The County has agreed to an encrouchment through the golf course
with the provision of the city providing threes "ys" for
restrooms.
No public comment is given on this item.
MOTION: Director Bourbeau moves approval of
Resolution 110-87 ; Director Mackey seconds; Motion
carries 3-0 (Directors Handshy and Norris absent)
E-2 ACCEPTANCE OF "NOTICE OF COMPLETION" - ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
NUMBER 4
Public Works Director Paul Sensibaugh states that the project is
considered complete at this time and recommends acceptance. The
notice allows for a 30-day time period to address any concerns
related to the project.
Paul clarifies that the acceptance date triggers the two or three
year hookup requirements and payment for annexation fees.
MOTION: Director Bourbeau moves to Accept Assessment
District #4 Notice of Completion; Director Mackey
seconds; Motion carries 3-0 (Directors Handshy and
Norris absent)
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The Council Meeting is adjourned at 11:20 p.m.
Submitte By:
Idaf
K n Vaugha
Dep ty City Clerk
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