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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 112288 14E AQENQA (MINUTES APPROVED BY COUNCIIL, AS WRITTEN, 12/13/88) ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 22, 1988 The regular meeting of the Atascadero City Council was called to order at 7 :30 p.m. by Mayor Borgeson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL All Present: eouncilmembers Dexter, Lilley, Mackey, Shiers and Mayor Borgeson Staff Present: Ray Windsor, City Manager; Henry Engen, Commun. Devel . Dir. ; Paul Sensibaugh, Pub. Works Dir. ; Chief Bud McHale, Police Dept. ; Mark Joseph, Admin. Svcs . Dir. ; Jeff Jorgensen, City Atty. ; Boyd Sharitz, City Clerk; Cindy Wilkins, Acting Deputy City Clerk COUNCIL COMMENT Mr. Windsor introduced the City's new Administrative Services Director, Mark Joseph, who is to begin employment on Monday, November 28th. Chief McHale introduced Bodo, of the City' s K-9 unit, who began employment in mid-August. COMMUNITY FORUM Steve Terry, 9080 San Rafael, voiced opposition to the site on San Rafael Rd. under current study as a school site by the AVSD, and he asked for the City's support by requesting that the AVSD abandon their plans due to serious traffic problems which would be generated. He noted that 74 signatures have been gathered on a petition which will be submitted at the next School Board meeting. Sue Terry, resident, elaborated on points stated in the petition referenced by the previous speaker. Nancy Hyman, 10760 Colorado, reiterated comments of the previous two speakers and expressed opposition to the location of an addi- tional school in the City's southwest quadrant 1 Kathleen Daly, resident, read a letter to Council expressing the consensus of the residents in subject neighborhood to oppose the location of a school at the prospective San Rafael site. Councilman Lilley noted that this topic was discussed at the last City/School Committee meeting, where concerns were expressed regarding the need to attempt to develop a master plan and that the City and schools coordinate on school site acquisition. COMMITTEE REPORTS - Nothing to report I CONSENT CALENDAR 1. November 8, 1988 City Council Minutes 2 City Finance Department Report - October, 1988 3. City Treasurer's Report - October, 1988 4. Approval of TPM 17-88, 11200 Santa Ana Rd. (Kamm & Dohan Partnership/Twin Cities Eng. ) 5. Approval of request for time extension for TPM 30-85, 905 ECR (Donald Rochelle, et al) 6. Res. No. 108-88 - Establishment of stop intersection on Cabrillo Ave. at its intersection with Ensenada Ave. Ernest Dillon pulled Item A-6, Councilman Shiers pulled Item A-5 and Mayor Borgeson pulled Item A-4 -for separate discussion. Motion: By Councilwoman Mackey to approve Items A1-3, seconded by Councilman Dexter; passed unanimously by roll-call . Re: Item A-4: Mr. Engen gave staff report and explained why the Planning Commission asked for deletion of #11 on the Conditions of Approval . There was no public comment. Motion: By Councilwoman Mackey to approve TPM 17-88 (Item A-4) , seconded by Councilman Lilley; passed by 3: 2 roll-call with Councilman Shiers and Mayor Borgeson dissenting. Re: Item A-5: Councilman Shiers noted discrepancies in the total acreage; Mr. Engen responded that there may be a typographical error, but the final map will require exact acreage figures . There was no public comment. Motion: By Councilman Dexter to approve Item A-5, seconded by Councilman Shiers; passed unanimously by roll- call . 2 I I I I Re: Item A-6: Ernest Dillon, 5330 Ensenada, indicated he brought this issue before the Traffic Committee for considera- tion, and he urged that stop signs be placed on Ensenada in the locations where they would be most helpful, instead of the location proposed. Mr. Sensibaugh emphasized that stop signs aren' t utilized for speed control as a matter of policy; Chief McHale noted that there are increased patrols in subject area to curtail speeders . Motion: B Councilman Shiers to approve Res . 108-88 Item Y PP ( A-6 ) , seconded by Councilman Lilley; passed unan- imously by roll-call . It was suggested that Mr. Dillon contact the Public Works Depart- ment in a few months relative to the effectiveness of this action. DUE TO TECHNICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE RECORDING EQUIPMENT, MAYOR BORGESON CALLED A FIVE-MINUTE RECESS AT 8 : 25 P.M. B. HEARINGS/APPEARANCES: 1 . Request for extension of Solid Waste Collection Contract- Wil-Mar Disposal Mr. Windsor gave staff report. He suggested he and Mr. Sensi- augh be directed to meet with representatives from the Chamber of Commerce to discuss development of an annual City-wide clean-up program with Wil-Mar. Public Comment An attorney from the Law Office of Betty Sanders was present to request extension of subject contract on behalf of Wil-Mar Dis- posal. Tom Bench, resident, noted that San Luis Obispo has implemented a recycling program in conjunction with its disposal service. Motion: By Councilwoman Mackey that Council authorize a two-year extension of the contract with Wil-Mar for solid waste collection and authorize the City Attorney to draw up the necessary resolution, seconded by Councilman Dexter; passed unanimously. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Ord. No. 185 - Accepting the State Penal Code requirements relating to the selection and training standards of public safety dispatchers (First reading, by title only) (cont'd from 11/8/88) 3 i Chief McHale gave staff report, noting that, upon adoption of the proposed ordinance, the City will receive a reimbursement of all training costs . There was no public comment. Motion: By Councilman Dexter to adopt Ord. 185 on first reading, by title only, seconded by Councilman Shiers; passed unanimously by roll-call . 2. Proposed ordinance prohibiting abandonment of waterfowl at Atas. Lake (cont' d from 11/8/88) A. Ord. No. 182 Amending Title 4 of the Atas. Muni. Code, entitled Animals, relating to the abandonment of waterfowl at Atas. Lake (Second & final reading, by title only) There was no public comment. Motion: By Councilman Shiers to adopt Ord. 182 on second reading, by title only, seconded by Councilwoman Mackey; passed unanimously by roll-call . 3 . Proposed ordinance changing time of City Council meetings from 7 :30 to 7 :00 p.m. (cont' d from 11/8/88) A. Ord No. 186 Amending Title 2 of the Atas. Muni. Code, entitled "Administration" (First reading, by title only) Public Comment Maggie Rice, Chamber of Commerce, encouraged the proposed 7 : 00 p.m. starting time and that meetings continue to be held on Tuesdays, noting that local organizations have tailored their meetings around those of the City Council. Lon Allan, Atascadero News Editor, responded to comments made by Mayor -Borgeson regarding publication of agenda items . Motion: By Councilman Shiers to adopt Ord. 186 on first reading, by title only, seconded by Councilwoman Mackey; passed unanimously by roll-call . 4 . Regulations relating to sale of alcoholic beverages- Request continuance until meeting of December 13 , 1988 (Verbal) This item continued to 12/13/88, as requested by City Manager. Mr. Windsor noted both Items 4 and 5 on the agenda are listed as 4 a courtesy so Council and the public are aware that staff is working on them 5. Regulations relating to anti-loitering -Request continuance of this item to near future agenda (Verbal) This item continued, as requested by City Manager. D. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Award of contract for traffic signal at intersection of ECR & Santa Rosa Road Mr. Windsor noted the title of this item should be amended to reflect award of contract for design of subject traffic signal . Mr. Sensibaugh gave staff report. Motion: By Councilman Dexter to approve the selection of Keith B. Higgins & Assoc. , Inc. , of Gilroy to perform the design for the Santa Rosa/ECR Traffic Signal , and that Council direct staff to bring back a contract in the amount of $10, 600 plus allowance for FAU mandatory plan checks not in- cluded in the RFP. Motion seconded by Councilman Shiers; passed unanimously by roll-call . 2. Request for Lewis Ave. Bridge fee refunds Mr. Engen gave staff report. There was no public comment. Motion: By Councilman Dexter to approve the requested fee refunds and authorize staff to refund $2 , 518 . 54 to Dr. John Anderson and $2, 601 . 00 to Steven Yung, seconded by Councilwoman Mackey; passed unani- mously by roll-call . 3. Request by Friends of the Library regarding hours of operation of the Atas. Branch Library (Verbal) Public Comment Sarah Gronstrand spoke on behalf of Friends of the Library in support of this request, feeling this is a matter for discussion between the City and the County who are responsible for the library. Mrs . Gronstrand noted a great increase in library patronage and that many would like the library to be open on Mondays . 5 0 • Council consensus was for support of this request and Mr. Windsor was requested to review this with appropriate County personnel . 4 . Status of No. Co. Govt. Center site selection (Verbal) Mr. Windsor gave staff report, referencing the Atas . Mutual Water Board' s position as outlined in its letter dated 11/10/88, in agenda packet. Council expressed concern about the mixed mes- sages the City is getting from the Water Co. regarding who they will serve, Councilman Lilley referencing a 10/16/81 letter from the Water Board' s then Supt. , Elwood Peterson, to the City re- laying its decision to grant water service to the Rochelle property. Mr. Engen noted that the County' s Site Selection Committee ex- pects to make its final report to the Co. Board of Supvrs. at its December 6th regular meeting. Motion: By Mayor Borgeson to direct Mr. Windsor to draft a letter to the Water Co. Board encompassing Coun- cil ' s concerns, referencing the 1981 letter, and asking the Board how it plans to address other such problems ( i .e. , the question of water service to properties within the City limits but outside the Water Co. ' s service boundaries) , seconded by Councilman Lilley; passed unanimously. E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION/AND OR ACTION City Council - Mayor Borgeson explained her earlier comments in suggesting a change in the regular meeting day for Council. City Manager Mr. Windsor noted receipt of proposal (after posting of this meeting' s agenda) from a Daniel Derschon for use of the APD parking lot ( 5505 ECR) , at the lease price of $1,000, from 11/26/88 through 1/1/89, for the sale of Christmas trees . Provision of necessary insurance, including fire, and a $500- cleanup deposit would be required. Motion: By Mayor Borgeson to consider this as an emergency item which occurred after the 72-hour agenda posting period, seconded by Councilman Lilley; passed unanimously. Chief McHale requested that any funds received from the above lot lease bedirectedto the police facility account. Motion: By Mayor Borgeson to direct the City Manager to enter into agreement for lease of the AFD parking lot for the sale of Christmas Trees, as per the 6 I terms discussed, and that the $1,000 for the use If of the lot be directed into the police facility account. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Mackey; passed unanimously by roll-call . Mr. Windsor, regarding downtown revitalization, noted the need for a comprehensive master plan for the downtown. He requested Council consensus to direct staff to seek proposals from pros- pective master planners and that Council begin considering the make-up of a task force that would be working with the consult- ing firm on the various elements of the master plan. Council consensus was to bring this item back as a noticed agenda item for the 12/13/88 agenda. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9 : 40 P.M. TO A JOINT MEETING WITH THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AT 7 :00 P .M. , TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 , 1988, IN THE FOURTH FLOOR ROTUNDA ROOM FOR DISCUSSION REGARDING GENERAL PLAN POLICY SETTING AND REGARDING HIGHWAY 41 . MINUTES RECORDED BY: BO -C. RITZ, -y Clerk PREPARED BY: CINDY WILKINS, Acting Dep. City Clerk 7