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APPROVED AS PRESENTED BY CITY COUNCIL
12/8/87
ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 24, 1987
The regular meeting of the Atatscadero City Council was called to
order at 7:40 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Borgeson followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Bourbeau, Borgeson, Mackey, and Handshy
It is noted that Mayor Norris is absent during the
regular Council Session, but did attend the 6 :30
p.m. Closed Session.
Mayor Pro Tem Borgeson states that Council held a closed session
at 6:30 p.m. regarding personnel matters, with no action taken.
Reverend John Taylor , Church of Christ, gives the meeting' s
invocation.
An appreciation plaque is presented to the "Friends of the
Library" representative Sara Gronstad for their generous contri-
butions towards the new branch library. A status report on the
library followed, with an opening date supported by the County as
March, 1988.
No Council comment is given at this meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
The City/School Committee had met recently regarding the
Atascadero Creek Bridge, with no conclusions to report.
North Coastal Transit Committee is working on a new route
to include__the__North _County.The San Luis Obispo Area Coordinating Council is presently
reviewing County-wide transit unmet needs, with a meeting on same
December 3.
The Traffic Committee is begining a new approach of group
site reviews of the city' s road system.
The Police Facility Committee - There will be a special Council
closed session reviewing this issue on November 30, 1987.
Atascadero Lake Properties Committee - There will be a special
Council closed session reviewing this issue on November 30, 1987
Tree Committee representatives met with building contractor
representatives and their comments will be forwarded to the
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full committee prior to schedulingbefore the Planning
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Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mr. Lou Arambollie, Atascadero resident, thanks the City and
Gordon Davis for their excellent efforts on the Llano Road
reconstruction.
Ms. Bernice Hazbrook, Balboa Road resident, expresses her desire
to have Council expedite the Police Department relocation.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
nmcnt Calendar items are as follow:
1. Approval of City Council Minutes - November 10, 1987
2. Authorization to Solicit Bid Proposals - Development of a
Concession Area at Paloma Creek Park (Cont'd from 11/10/87)
3. Approval of the Finance Department Report - October, 1987
4. Approval of the City Treasurer ' s Report - October, 1987
5. Acknowledgement of Letter of Appreciation to Union Asphalt,
Inc. - Donation Toward Tree Planting Adjacent to Paloma
Creek Park
6. Approval of Tentative Parcel Map 21-87 - 8665 Portolla
Approval to Resubdivide 2 Existing Developed Residential
Lots Totaling 2.03 Acres into 4 Lots, Varying in Size from
22,990 Square Feet to 20,225 Square Feet - Gouf/Daniel Stewart
7. Approval of Tentative Parcel Map 29-87 - 10655 Realito Rd -
Subdivision of 10.35 Acres into 2 Parcels of 7.34 and 3.06
Acres Each - Kinz
8. Approval of Tentative Tract Map 33-87 4555 E1 Camino Real -
Converting a Commercial Complex Under Construction
into 9 Commercial, Air-Space Condominium Units - Hull
9. Acceptance of Final Map 39-86 - 9359 Musselman - Norton/Cuesta
Engineering
10. Acceptance of Final Tract Map 16-86 - 7635 - 7655 El Camino
Real - Vaughn/Carlin/Cuesta Engineering
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Councilmember Borgeson removes Item A-6 from the Consent Calendar
for separate discussion.
MOTION: Councilmember Mackey moves approval of the Consent
Calendar, excluding Item A-6; Councilmember Bourbeau
seconds; Motion carries 4-0 (Mayor Norris absent)
A-6 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 21-87 - 8665 PORTOLA - APPROVAL TO
RESUBDIVIDE 2 EXISTING DEVELOPED RESIDENTIAL LOTS, TOTALING
2. 03 ACRES, VARYING IN SIZE FROM 20,401 SQUARE FEET TO
23,346 SQUARE FEET - GOUFF/DANIEL STEWART ENGINEERING
Community Development Director Henry Engen states that the
Planning Commission reviewed this issue on four occassions and
approved a redesigned proposal. Mr. Engen notes that the site
haQ kw- exishing homas and that: the appliGant is proposing four
lots total. The westerly driveway easement width was modified
from 20 feet to 14 feet by the Planning Commission to allow for
an existing garage to remain undisturbed.
The Fire Department has stated that the 12 foot paved driveway
with 2 foot shoulders meets City requirements.
Community Development Department staff and Paul Sensibaugh,
Public Works Director, recommend retaining the 20 foot easement
in that the design would likely lead to three lots being served.
Thomas Gouff, Applicant, states that the County had originally
approved a lot split on these parcels in 1978, but later, during
City incorporation, the zoning was changed from 1/2 acre to 1
acre minimum.
Mr. Gouff states that he proposes two driveways, with each
serving two homes (to reduce traffic congestion) . He states
that the City' s code requires a 12 foot driveway and he is
proposing 14 feet.
Councilmembers Bourbeau and Borgeson discuss their concerns
for public safety and support the 20 foot wide driveway
alternative.
Council Member Handshy and Mackey support a 14 foot driveway
proposal, as it meets the City' s code requirements.
As Council has mixed opinions on this item, it is continued
to the December 8, 1987, Council Meeting for review by the
full Council, as Mayor Norris is absent during this meeting.
B-1 UNDERGROUNDING OF PG&E UTILITIES (Cont'd from 10/27/870
A. PUBLIC HEARING
B. RESOLUTION 118-87 - ESTABLISHMENT OF BOUNDARIES FOR
UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING DISTRICT #2
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Public Works Director Paul Sensibaugh reviews the boundaries
proposed by PG&E and staff. Paul notes that this is the second
public hearing on this issue. Staff did speak at
a recent Business Improvement Association Meeting regarding
this subject, as it affects the downtown area.
Community Development Director Henry Engen clarifies that there
is a $30 permit/inspection fee for utility hookups. Staff will
be coordinating with B.I.A. representatives regarding process and
timing of inspections. In response to questions, he notes that
the fee is a normal inspection charge, but could be waived, if
Council directs such.
Wayne Cooper of PG&E, Jess Lee of Pacific Bell and Tom Hatchell
of Falcon Cable T.V. are outside agencies staff representatives
on this issue.
B.I.A. representative Kirk Pearson states his support of this
viable improvement to the downtown area. The B.I.A. intends
to coordinate utility inspections with City staff.
Mrs. Judy Mora, 5690 Traffic Way, who is included within
the proposed boundaries, questions if all utility poles within
the boundaries will be placed underground.
Paul Sensibaugh clarifies that the boundaries set will not auto-
matically determine thatO tility poles within it will be placed
underground. Depending on bid results, some poles on outer
perimeters may not be placed underground due to lack of funds.
Paul clarifies also that if the two utility poles at the 5690
Traffic Way site are not placed underground, they will be
relocated, at no charge to the property owner, by PG&E.
MOTION: Councilmember Bourbeau moves approval of Resolution
118-87; Councilmember Mackey seconds; Motion carries
4-0 (Mayor Norris absent)
B-2 ATASCADERO UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS
A. PUBLIC HEARING
B. REPORT ON WEEKEND AND EVENING DIAL A RIDE TAXI SERVICE
Ron De Carli, San Luis Obispo Council of Governments represent-
ative, presents this item. He states that a portion of State
sales taxes are used for transportation needs. Prior to utili-
zation of these funds for road improvements, State law requires
that public hearings be held to determine and meet all viable
transit needs.
After local imput, an additional public hearing will be held at
the County seat on December 3, 1987.
Atascadero presently has weekday Dial-A-Ride services and access
to a county-wide handicapped service. All needs presented will
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be later evaluated by the Area Council for acceptability/cost
effectiveness, and thereafter acted upon. Determinations will be
presented back to Council at a later date.
It is clarified to Mr. Ed -Hecco that the Dial-A-Ride service
provides a "main line" transit service, but does not prohibit an
independent taxi service in the area.
No other public comment is given.
Councilmember Borgeson states that she has received a petition
with approximately 50-75 signatures requesting weekend transit
services, and requests this request be considered by the Area
Coordinating Council.
Public Works Director Paul Sensibaugh feels that a weekend
taxi service, at thi time, iR not ally feasible in
meeting minimum required fare box ratios, required by the
State.
Councilmember Mackey echos Councilmember Borgeson' s concern
that a need does exist for weekend transit services, even if
it may not be economically feasible at this time.
MOTION: Councilmember Mackey moves that the Atascadero
Transit Needs Report be forwarded to the San Luis
Obispo Area Council for consideration as an unmet
need, and request formal action, and that action be
represented to City Council at a later date;
Councilmember Bourbeau seconds; Motion carries 4-0
(Mayor Norris absent)
C-1 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 and 1 Council Meeting)
Community Development Director Henry Engen reviews previous
Council action, conceptually denying this proposal due to
deensities, terrain unsuitability and inconsistencies with the
General Plan. Staff has presented formal findings for denial,
per Council request.
John Falkenstein, Cuesta Engineering and applicant representative
states that the applicant is not present at this meeting, and
that he will later be re-proposing to a two lot lot-line-
adjustment instead of the present three lot split.
Henry Engen clarifies that there is presently two existing lots,
and applicant would be re-proposing relocation of the existing
boundary in a lot line adjustment.
Council declines to comment on any alternate proposal at this
time.
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Alden Shires and Linda Shoff, Sombrilla Avenue residents support
denial of the present three lot subdivision before Council due to
additional impacts in densities and traffic hazards.
MOTION: Councilmember Bourbeau moves to Approve the Formal
Findings for Denial presented by staff and denial of
Tentative Parcel Map 27-87; Councilmember Mackey
seconds; Motion carries 3-1 (Councilmember Handshy
opposed and Mayor Norris absent)
C-2 RESOLUTION 106-87 - AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTIONS 21-85 AND
112-86 - CITY MANAGER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT - F/Y 1987/88 (Cont'd from 10/27 and 11/10/87
Council Meetings)
City Manager Minhaa3 Shelton gives; brief de-saription of proposed
salary/benefit increases proposed, which provide an approximate
5% increase for fiscal year 1987/88.
Joe Nyle, Atascadero resident, expresses his desire to have the
City Manager replaced due to his past actions in City business.
Joe Grissante, Atascadero resident, expresses a need in the
City for more leadership and meeting the people' s needs.
MOTION: Councilmember Mackey moves approval of Resolution
106-87; Councilmember Bourbeau seconds; Motion
carries 4-0 (Mayor Norris absent)
C-3 AWARD OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES REPORT TO ALICE CAREY
ARCHITECTS -$8,500
Public Works Director states that after receiving a State
Historical Preservation Grant for the Administration Building
improvements, the State later placed a requirement for a
Historic Structures Report, which will list all previous changes
made to the building and address proposed improvements.
Improvements made to date under this grant, include structural
improvements and asbestos removal from some ceilings. Staff is
waiting for State authority to allow the City to proceed with the
mechanical (heating/air conditioning) improvements, while the
report is being prepared.
MOTION: Councilmember Bourbeau moves to award the
preparation of the Historic Structures Report
to Alice Carey Architects for $8,500;
Councilmember Mackey seconds; Motion carries
4-0 (Mayor Norris absent)
C-4 RESOLUTION 113-87 - RATE INCREASE PROPOSAL BY WILMAR
DISPOSAL FOR SOLID WASTE REMOVAL (Cont'd from 11/10/87)
Administrative Services Director David Jorgensen reviews three
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alternate proposals by staff to meet Council' s directives
from the November 10 Council Meeting.
No public comment is given on this item.
Council reviews all alternate proposal merits.
It is clarified that Wilmar Disposal Company will be providing a
notice in it' s next bill that all 1 can pickup requests need to
be re-applied for. It is further clarified by the Wilmar
Disposal representative that Wilmar is also proposing a salary
increase to it's employees of approximately five percent.
MOTION: Councilmember Mackey moves approval of Resolution
113-87 with Alternative 3; Councilmember Handshy
seconds; Motion carries 4-0 (Mayor Norris absent)
D-1 RESOLUTION 117-87 - REDUCING SPEED LIMIT ON PORTOLLA ROAD
TO 35 MILES PER HOUR
In response to complaints received regarding an excessive speed
limit on Portolla, a traffic survey was conducted and later
presented to the Traffic Committee, who supported a speed
reduction to 35 miles per hour.
Paul Sensibaugh will present a proposal to the Traffic Committee
to also reduce the speed limit to 35 miles per hour on San
Gabriel and Santa Rosa Roads, per David Mann, San Gabriel
resident, request.
MOTION: Councilmember Bourbeau moves to adopt Resolution
117-87; Councilmember Handshy seconds; Motion
carries 4-0 (Mayor Norris absent)
D-2 ATASCADERO LAKE PAVILION BUILDING - STATUS REPORT
Community Development Director Henry Engen states that after a
recent inspection of the Pavilion Building by City Inspectors,
it was determined that the building, in it' s present condition,
is unsafe for any activities. All activities have since
relocated. Estimated costs for improvements to the building
far exceed the $50 ,000 the City has budgeted for restoration.
Ms. Laura Echo, El Camino Real resident, reviews the building' s
historical significance, beautiful setting, and ample parking.
She feels the building should be restored and not ignored.
She further suggests the City to request volunteer help from
the community for this worthy cause.
Maggie Rice, Chamber of Commerce representative, feels the
building should be preserved to maintain the character of the
city.
David, Lang feels this is a viable building to be restored
by the City, as it, like the City Administration Building,
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should receive preservation consideration, as part of
Atascadero' s past.
Robert Gummer, Pismo Avenue, reviews the building' s historical
past, and volunteers to do an informal survey for citizen
opinion on preserving the building.
Mike Shelton, City Manager, clarifies that the item has been
presented at this time to gather public input and to let the
public know that present estimated renovation costs to the
building exceed monies budgeted.
Council discusses needed capital improvement priority list, and
that it has no intent at this time to demolish the building.
Council also discusses, as a side issue, the current use of
thp Ranger Station at the park , which is- currently rented 013t
MOTION: Councilmember Bourbeau moves to stop all work on
the Pavilion Building at this time; and to direct
staff to bring back a feasibility study regarding
use of the Ranger Station at Atascadero Lake Park;
Councilmember Mackey seconds; Motion carries 4-0.
(Mayor Norris absent)
D-3 RESOLUTION 119-87 - PROPOSAL TO ACCEPT A PORTION OF SANTA
ANNA ROAD, FROM SANTA LUCIA TO CORRIENTE, INTO THE CITY
MAINTAINED STREET SYSTEM
Public Works Director Paul Sensibaugh states that he has reviewed
the project and supports the proposal to accept Santa Ana Road
into the City' s maintained street system. He states that the
road intersects with Santa Lucia, a maintained road, and the
Corriente section, which will be proposed in the near future,
will connect the other end with San Fernando, another City
maintained street.
Councilmember Borgeson expresses her concerns regarding the
road's curves not being wide enough to allow vehicles to remain
on the pavement, need for reflectors in certain areas, and a
need for a guard rail at one location. She feels the road is
difficult to drive, as built, and if accepted into the City' s
maintained street system, increases the City' s liability.
In response to questions, Paul Sensibaugh states that striping
of roads is not enforced outside the Urban Services Boundary
Line due to economics.
Paul also clarifies that wider curve radius were not required by
the City at the time the roadway was constructed, which have
since been modified by the City.
Councilmember Borgeson requests Mr. Sensibaugh to review the
road deficiencies with developer Gordon Davis and negotiate
improvements of such.
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MOTION: Councilmember Bourbeau moves to continue this item
to the December 8, 1987 Council Meeting due to a
lack of a quorum and to allow additional review of
the road; Councilmember Mackey seconds; Motion
carries 3-0
(Councilmember Handshy and Mayor Norris absent)
E-1 AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS - REDESIGN OF SEPTIC TANK
DUMP FACILITY
Public Works Director Paul Sensibaugh reviews the proposed
development of the sewer plant.
It is noted that the Request for Proposals has been omitted from
the staff report, which clearly defines what Council is being
requested to art upon
Council agrees to continue this item to the December 8 , 1987
Council Meeting to allow staff to submit the Request for Proposal
for Council review.
F-1 SALINAS RIVER SAND AND GRAVEL EXCAVATION STATUS REPORT
In response to previous River Garden resident request for Council
to help reduce impacts from Salinas River excavation projects,
the Community Development staff has contacted the Water
District, operators of the excavation project, regarding
relocation. The Water Company is hesitant to relocate due to
access.
The Army Corps of Engineers were also contacted, who is the
government authority regarding this location. They have stated
that they will be contacting the Water Company regarding permits,
etc. on their operations and responding back.
Staff has met with representatives from the neighborhoods, and
per Council request, will be mailing the document packet,
presented to Council, to all residents in this area.
F-1-b BURN DAY SCHEDULES
Fire Chief Mike Hicks presents and supports proposed burn days
for the new season. He feels that the burn periods help
to reduce fire hazards in this rural area with large amounts of
open space.
The Environmental Health Department has done air pollution tests
in the past, and not recommended eliminating burning to
date. They did, however, suggest possible elimination of burning
on parcels of one acre or less. The Fire Department is not
able to enforce such a request at this time.
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It was stated that at one time burn permits were issued, but
were discontinued due to lack of resources.
Council agrees that there is still a definite need for burn
periods, in spite of air pollution caused.
The burn schedule has been published in the local newspaper.
Burn days are not rescheduled due to weather restrictions
because of excessive administrative work entailed.
Meeting is adjourned at 11:30 p.m. to a Special Council Meeting
on November 30, 1987.
Submitted
KA)5PN VAUGHAN
De uty City Clerk
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