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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 060388 AGEN _P, A ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL_OPEN_MEETING ATASCADERO ADMINISTRATION BUILDING FOURTH 'FLOOR, CLUB ROOM JUNE 3, 1988 1 . PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR INTERIM ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR POSITION WITH DAVID G. JORGENSEN 2. RESOLUTION 37-88 - OBJECTION TO PROPOSED COAL-FIRED POWER PLANT TO BE LOCATED NEAR LOCKWOOD NOTE: THIS MEETING WILL BE ADJOURNED TO RECONVENE IN A SPECIAL CLOSED COUNCIL SESSION REGARDING PERSONNEL MATTERS ON FRIDAY. JUNE 10, 1988 AT 5 :00 P.M. TO BE HELD IN THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. FOURTH FLOOR CLUB ROOM. YM.;, A GENDADAOETE ITEM/ 117 (MINUTES APPROVED,BY COUNCIL, AS WRITTEN, 6/14/88) ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 3, 19ee The special meeting of the Atascadero City Council was called to order at 5:30 p .m. by Mayor Norris, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present : Councilmembers Borgeson, Bourbeau, Handshy, Mackey and Mayor Norris Absent : None Staff Present : Bill Hanley, Int . City Mgr . ; Jeffrey Jorgensen, City Atty. ; Henry Engen, Commun. Devel . Dir . ; Paul Sensibaugh , Pub . Works Dir . ; Bob Best , Parks & Rec . Dir . ; Cindy Wilkins, Dep . City Clerk 1 . Proposed Contract for Interim Admin. Svcs. Director Position with David G. Jorgensen Mr . Hanley, C. Mgr . , gave verbal staff report. He indicated he was in the process of pondering a solution to fill the vacancy when he received a call from David Jorgensen, who indicated he might be available to fill the position an an interim basis. Initially, Mr . Hanley felt this to be the best immediate solution and made arrangements to meet and interview Mr . Jorgensen, which he did. Next , following discussion with the City Attorney to verify that a closed session Council discussion was appropriate under the Brown Act, he brought the matter up in executive ses- sion with the City Council . Mr . Jorgensen, City Atty. , noted such discussion is a specific exception under the Brown Act and appropriate for discussion at a closed session of the Council (G.C. Sec . 54957) . Mr . Hanley noted he felt , at the closed session, that he had a majority expression of Council approval to go ahead and draft an interim contract for Mr . Jorgensen. He also noted he was guided by two principles during the process: ( 1 ) The desire to obtain a qualified , skilled , experienced municipal finance person to fill the position on an interim basis, when the City is heading into budget review, preparation of temporary appropriation ordi- 1 nances, preparation of the final appropriation ordi- nances and a number of other technical assignments facing him; (2) The desire to assure that any arrangement made re- tained for the incoming City Council full flexibility with regard to their ultimate decision on permanent staffing of the City. I Very lengthy Council discussion followed regarding this matter . I Mr . Hanley underscored the fact that he had never met nor was he acquainted with Dave Jorgensen prior to their telephone conver- sation and subsequent interview discussion. Public Comment Terril Graham, resident , made comments relative to staff/Council relationships and their representations to the public ; he also commented on the need for honesty and integrity. He expressed opposition to approval of the proposed contract . Robert Nimmo , resident , spoke in support of approval of the pro- posed contract . George Highland , resident, objects to the individual being con- sidered but not to the process. Dorothy McNeil , resident , expressed that Mr . Bramble ' s hiring was hasty and "backfired" , feeling perhaps this hiring might , too . She supports giving the new Council the opportunity to accept or reject this hiring solution. John McNeil`, resident , urged the Council to consider increasing the number of key people under contract . He agreed that the new Council should have an opportunity for input. Sarah Gronstrand , resident , agreed with the comments of the pre- vious speaker , noting that there are no guarantees that Mr . Jorgensen won' t leave prior to the expiration of his contract term. There was additional Council discussion, primarily regarding the proposed salary and term of the contract . Motion: By Councilwoman Borgeson to postpone this contract until after the .lune 7th Council election and the new Council is seated , seconded by Mayor Norris; failed by 3:2 roll-call , with Councilmembers 2 failed by 3:2 roll-call , with Councilmembers Bourbeau, Handshy and Mackey opposed . Motion: By Councilman Handshy to adopt the Interim City Manager' s recommendation, logic and reasoning for hiring David Jorgensen, seconded by Councilwoman Mackey; passed by 3:2 roll-call , with Councilwoman Borgeson and Mayor Norris opposed . 2. Res, 37-88 - Objection to proposed coal-fired power plant to be located near Lockwood Mr . Engen, Commun. Devel . Dir . , gave staff report . In high- lighting the project and its possible impacts on the envir- onment , he noted that the co-generation plant will be at 49.9 MW and that 50 MW would have required State approval . He noted there is a copy of the Environmental Impact Report for the project available in the public library and urged public review. Public Comment Ursula Luna, resident , asked if the E. I .R. addresses the subject of acid rain; Mr . Engen responded that it does not . Motion: By Councilwoman Borgeson to adopt Res. 37-88, seconded by Councilman Handshy; passed unanimous- ly by roll-call . MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:00 P.M. TO A SPECIAL CLOSED COUNCIL SES- SION REGARDING PERSONNEL MATTERS ON FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 1988 AT 5:00 P.M. TO BE HELD IN THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, FOURTH FLOOR CLUB ROOM. MINUTES RECORDED BY : CINDY WILKINS, Dep . City Clerk 3