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A G E N D A
ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
ATASCADERO ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
Fourth Floor Rotunda Room
MARCH 10, 1987
7 : 30 P.M.
City Council Members:
(Seating from left to right)
Councilwoman Norris Michael Shelton,
Mayor Pro Tem Molina City Manager
Mayor Mackey
Councilman Handshy Jeffrey G. Jorgensen
Councilwoman Borgeson City Attorney
RULES OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
• * Members of the audience may speak on any item on the agenda.
* A person may speak for three (3) minutes. If a group has a
spokesperson, the spokesperson may speak for five (5) minutes.
* No one may speak for a second time until everyone wishing to
speak has had an opportunity to speak.
* No one may speak more than twice on any item.
* Council members may question any speaker ; the speakers may
respond; but after the alloted time has expired, may not
initiate further discussion.
* The floor will then be closed to public participation and open
for Council discussion.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance F_
Invocation - Pastor John �'. Berry
Roll Call
** Proclamation - Proclaiming March 16-22,
1987 as "Camp Fire
Birthday Week"
** Proclamation - Proclaiming March 18-20 , 1987 as "Daffodil Days"
(American Cancer Society)
** Proclamation - Support of Elks Club Lodge Organization in
Atascadero
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(approximate Time - 30 Minutes)
COMMUNITY FORUM
The City Council values and encourages exchange of ideas and comments
from you the citizen. The public comment period is provided to
receive comments from the public on matters other than scheduled
agenda items. To increase the effectiveness of Community Forum the
following rules of public participation will be enforced:
* A maximum of 30 minutes will be allowed for Community Forum,
unless Council authorizes an extension.
* All remarks shall be addressed to Council as a whole and not
to any individual member thereof.
* No questions shall be asked of a Council Member or City Staff
without permission of the Mayor.
* No person shall be allowed to make slanderous, profane,
impertinent, or personal remarks against any Council Member .
* Any person desiring to submit written statements may do so by
forwarding to Council prior to the Council Meeting nine (9)
copies to the City Clerk by 5 : 00 p.m. on the Wednesday
preceeding the Council Meeting.
(Approximate Time - 5 Minutes)
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under Item A, Consent Calendar, are considered
to be routine, and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed
below. There will be no separate discussion of these items. A member
of the Council or public may, by request, have any item removed from
the Consent Agenda, which shall then be added to and taken up at
the end of the "New Business" agenda.
1. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of February
23, 1987
2. Resolution 26-87 - Accepting Garcia, Paceo Pacifico and
Santa Cruz Roads into the City Street System
3. Approval of Proposed Employment Agreement for Temporary Full
Time Assistant Planner - John Ecklund - Enforcement/Current
Planning
4. Approval of Proposed Employment Agreement for Temporary Full
Time Assistant Planner - John Shoals - General Plan Update
Work Program
• 5. Resolution 25-87 - Prohibiting Parking on Pueblo, West of
El Camino to the Northeast Side of San Luis Avenue
6. Authorization for Mayor to Enter into Agreement with the
San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce Visitors and Conference
Bureau
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B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES AND REPORTS
(Approximate Time - 20 Minutes)
1. Zone Change 2-87 - Revisions to Commercial Neighborhood Zoning:
A. Public Hearing
B. Ordinance 148 - Amending the Zoning Ordinance by revising
Square Footage for Allowed Eating and Drinking Places and
Adding Furniture, Home Furnishings, and Equipment as
Conditional Uses (FIRST READING)
(Approximate Time - 10 Minutes)
2. Resolution 24-87 - Amendment to the 1986/87 F.Y. Revenue
Sharing Budget and Appropriation of Funds Thereof
(Approximate Time - 30 Minutes)
3. Atascadero Lake Feasibility Report Presentation
(Approximate Time - 20 Minutes)
4. Resolution 21-87 - Revising and establishing Fees for
Recreational Facilities and Establishment of Written Procedures
for Facility Rental
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(Approximate Time - 5 Minutes)
1. Ordinance 147 - (Zone Change 27-86) Amending the Official Zoning
Maps from Residential Single Family (RSF-Y) to Residential Single
Family (RSF-X) on Property between E1 Centro, E1 Corte, La Linia,
and Arcade Roads (SECOND READING) (Cont'd from 2/23/87)
(Approximate Time - 15 Minutes)
2. Authorization for Public Works Department to Solicit Request
For Proposals - Engineering Services - Design of San Andreas
and Garcia Road Bridges (Presented at 2/10/87 Council
Meeting)
D. NEW BUSINESS
(Approximate Time - 5 Minutes)
1. Award of Tractor Bid:
• A. Front Loader Tractor with Scraper - Williams Equipment
Company - $10 ,600
B. Rotary Mower - E1 Camino Farm Supply - $530
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(Approximate Time - 10 Minutes)
2. Approval to Appropriate $500 from Council Contingency Funds
to Engage Consultants Stalder and Haynes for Council/Manager
Management Workshop
(Approximate Time - 10 Minutes)
3. Approval of Solicit Request for Proposals for an Economic
Base Analysis Study
(Approximate Time - 30 Minutes)
4. Fee Consideration for Charles Paddock Zoo
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION
1. City Council
a. Request for Council Support of Assembly Bill 128 -
Prohibiting the Carrying of Dogs in Open Vehicles
Without Proper Restraint (AFAR)
b. City/Chamber of Commerce/Business Improvement Assoc.
Committee Status Report (Mackey & Borgeson) (Verbal)
C. Request for Joint Meeting with Parks and Recreation
Commission (Mike Lara, Chairman) April 9 at 7:30
in the 4th Floor Club Room (Verbal)
2. City Attorney
3. City Clerk
4. City Treasurer
5. City Manager
a. Request for Policy Direction Regarding Advance Place-
ment of Agenda Items on Agenda.
"NOTE: THIS COUNCIL MEETING ADJOURNED TO A SPECIAL . COUNCIL
WORKSHOP ON A L 16,1987 AT 10 :00 A.M. AT THE INN
AT MORRO BAY 90"L
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• P R O C L A M A T I O N
"CAMP FIRE BIRTHDAY WEEK"
March 16 - 22, 1987
WHEREAS, Camp Fire, Inc. , national youth organization, will
be celebrating its 77th birthday on March 17, 1987; and
WHEREAS, the Chumash Camp Fire Council, in Atascadero offers
young people the opportunity of informal educational programs
which combine group activities with the development of individual
talents, as well as offering flexible programming focused on .
encouraging life skills education for young people to age 21; and
WHEREAS, as a community organization, Camp Fire is concerned
with preserving the environment, adapting to social change, the
application of democratic standards and stimulating and guiding
young people; and
WHEREAS, in Camp Fire, recognition of accomplishments is
combined with the encouragement to use developing skills to serve
others in the community; and
WHEREAS, Camp Fire is commended for the opportunities its
• programs offer young people and for the many services these young
people perform for their communities as Camp Fire members;
THEREFORE, I Marjorie Mackey, Mayor of the City of
Atascadero, do hereby proclaim March 16 through 22, 1987 , as
Camp Fire Birthday Week" .
MARJOR,,E R. MACKEY, Mayor
City of Atascadero, Calif nia
March 10, 1987
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PR0CLAMATI0 �I
DAFFODIL DAYS
MARCH 18 - 20 1987
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero would like to ,join with
the American Cancer Society by proclaiming March 18-20, 1987,
as Daffodil Days; and
WHEREAS, Daffodil Days is a state-wide benefit during
which local volunteers deliver flowers in exchange fora
donation towards the American Cancer Society;
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WHEREAS, as the first flower of spring, daffodils are a
welcomed site that symbolizes HOPE
_ y for cancer patients; and
WHEREAS, this event offers the opportunity to develop
wide public interest in the American Cancer Society 's work
while raising funds to support research, education, and
service to cancer patients.
THEREFORE, I Marjorie Mackey, Mayor of the City of
Atascadero, do hereby proclaim March 18-20, 1987 to be
"DAFFODIL DAYS"
in the City of Atascadero, and urge our citizens to spread
the message of HOPE in the fight against cancer during
Daffodil Days.
MARJORIE R. MACKEY
Mayor
City of Atascadero, California
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March 10, 1987
P R O C L A M A T I O N
• "ATASCADERO ELKS LODGE"
(IN ORGANIZATION)
WHEREAS, Many of the citizens of our community are attempting
to establish a Subordinate Lodge of The Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks of the U.S.A.
WHEREAS, It is a nation-wide organization of more than one million,
six hundred thousand loyal American citizens who love their country
and desire to preserve its cherished 1nstitutldns; who respect their
fellowman and seek to promote his well-being; and who love the Joy-
ousness of life and endeavor to contribute to it, as well as to share 1t,
WHEREAS, The Order questions no man's religion, nor bars him because
of his creed. It is not concerned with one's political affiliations. It
does not permit either religion or politics to be Injected into, or to
have any effect upon, its fraternal deliberations, national or local.
WHEREAS, It seeks to draw into its fraternal circle only those who
delight in wholesome associations with congenial companions, who are
deeply imbued with the spirit of patriotic loyalty and devotion; who
recognize the obligations of human brotherhood, and who desire, with-
out the fanfare of publicity, to share with their associates in the en-
deavor to feed the hungry, to shelter the homeless, to relieve those
In distress and to prove themselves true friends to all in need.
WHEREAS, With a membership,holding such high ideals, the Order has
grown from a modest but purposeful group of organizers into a great
and powerful fraternity, whose patriotic services have won for It a
high place in national esteem and whose benefactions have smoothed
the pathway of countless thousands.
WHEREAS, It expends several hundred thousand dollars yearly to bring
encouragement, cheer and comfort to hospitalized veterans throughout
• the United States in fulfillment of its solemn pledge; "So long as
there are veterans in our hospitals the Benevolent and Protective Order
of Elks will never forget them."
WHEREAS, The Elks National Foundation, a perpetual fund with assets
exceeding fifty million dollars, it provides over $2,000.00Oeach year
for college scholarships and grants to State Elk Associations to help
finance charitable and youth programs. The Youth Activities reach more
than five million boys and girls throughout America in all types of
recreational and leadership programs, especially the Elks National
"Hoop Shoot" Contest, for which the Elks National Foundation provides
funds.
WHEREAS, Elks operate numerous hospitals, mobile therapy units,
clinics, training centers, and schools for children afflicted with
cerebral palsy, and in their many benevolences over 2,200 Subordinate
Lodges throughout the United States spend approximately fifteen
million dollars annually in their various works of community better-
ment and charitable programs,
WHEREAS, An Elks Lodge in our community will afford us to Join with
our neighbors and friends in taking a prominent role in the establish-
ment of a center of community life and activity,
WHEREAS, The cardinal principles of the B.P.O.Elks are Charity,
Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity, and In the practice of these
virtues our community will be a better place in which to live.
THEREFORE, I Marjorie Mackey, Mayor of the City of Atascadero, do
hereby proclaim our approval and cooperation for the organization and
establishment of a Subordinate Lodge of The Benevolent and Protective
Order of Elks of the United States of America.
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MARJORIE R. MACKEY, MAYOR
City of Atascadero,Callfornla
PLEASE INCLUDE THIS DOC T 1NG AGENDA
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MINUTES
February 23, 1987
Atascadero Administration Building
The regular meeting of the Atascadero City Council was called to order
at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Mackey, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
An invocation was given by Councilman Handshy.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Borgeson, Handshy, Molina, Norris and
Mayor Mackey
Absent: None
STAFF
Mike Shelton, City Manager; Jeffrey Jorgensen, City Attorney; Bud
McHale, Police Chief; Henry Engen, Community Development Director;
Paul Sensibaugh, Public Works Director ; Boyd Sharitz, City Clerk;
Cindy Wilkins, Deputy City Clerk.
Mayor Mackey presented a plaque to Michael Moore, Dial-A-Ride Location
Supervisor since May 1981, who is leaving service.
COMMUNITY FORUM
Sarah Gronstrand, resident, expressed opposition to the City Council' s
denial (at meeting of 2/10/87) of authorization for grant application
for bridge replacement funds, due to financial impact, citing loss of
potential $400,000 in grant funds. She spoke in support of the Public
Works Director ' s initiative in filing for said funds.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Minutes of Regular Council Meeting of February 10,
1987
2. Approval of Finance Director ' s Monthly Report - January, 1987
3. Approval of Treasurer ' s Monthly Report - January, 1987
4. Recognition of January Employee of the Month - George Wolfrank,
Public Works Department
5. Approval of Tentative Parcel Map 38-86 - 9110 Atascadero Ave.
Subdivision of 2 Parcels at 1.83 Acres into 3 Lots of .58, .61 &
• .64 Acres Each - Schmidt/Kenneth Wilson
6. Approval of Tentative Tract Map 39-86 - 9359 Musselman - Creation
of 10 Air-Space Condominium Units with Common Area on .94 Acre
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Site - Norton/Cuesta Engineering •
7. Approval of Tentative Tract Map 1-87 - 8865 Morro Road - Creation
of 6 Office Condominiums from a 6-Unit Office Project Currently
Under Construction - Milosevic
8. Approval of Tentative Lot Line Adjustment 2-87 - 4900 San Benito
Adjusting Property Line between 2 Existing Lots Sibbach/
Volbrecht
9. Acceptance of Final Tract Map 28-85 - 8935 Morro Road Day/Rennaly
Engineering
10. Acceptance of Final Lot Line Adjustment 11-85 - 4370/4390 Rosita
Avenue - Jewell/Stewart
11. Acceptance of Final Parcel Map 34-86 - 8730 Coromar Road Bryson/
Volbrecht Surveys
12. Acceptance of Final Parcel Map AT 830311:1 - 3100/3150 Ardilla
Davis/Twin Cities Engineering
MOTION: By Councilman Handshy to approve Items Al-12, seconded by
Councilwoman Borgeson; passed unanimously by roll-call.
B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES AND REPORTS •
1. Appeal of Planning Commission Denial on Tentative Parcel Map 35-86
Application —7503 Carmelita - Subdivision of a 3.53 Acre Parcel
into 3 Lots of 1.06, 1.23 and 1.26 Acres Each- Thomas Bench
Mr. Engen, Commun. Devel. Director , gave staff report.
Public Comment
Tom Bench, appellant, spoke in support of this appeal, saying he bases
it on unprofessional research by the Planning Division. The only is-
sue cited in the staff report which "comes close" , he says, is that of
access to the recreational easement.
Don Sauerresig, 7705 Carmelita, spoke in opposition to this lot split,
expressing his feeling that the current Council should vote to uphold
the precedence set by the previous Council in denying this split.
Ellen Hines, 7555 Carmelita, spoke in opposition to this lot split,
feeling most of subject property is in a flood hazard zone and that,
if granted, the split would serve no benefit to the neighborhood.
Judy. Stanley, 7505 Curbaril (which property abuts parcel #3) , presen-
ted a letter from her lawyer (George & Collins, dated 2/2.0/87)
Mayor Mackey explaining current litigation concerning a dispute
the ownership of the area where the two properties meet.
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Virginia Powers, 7505 Carmelita, noted she had repeatedly asked Mr.
Hahn, prior to the purchase of her property, how many more buildings
there would be on subject property (which is to the rear of her prop-
erty) , saying Mr. Hahn had told her three. She expressed frustration
with having to constantly defend her property rights, saying this is
the fourth time she has been to the Rotunda Rm. to address this issue.
Dick Russell, who owns a parcel adjoining Mr . Benches, spoke in op-
position to this lot split, mainly due to his feeling that underground
utility easements (for sewer and gas lines) will be overburdened, and
it would be very difficult to identify which lines go to which par-
cels.
Thomas Ray, son-in-law of the previous speaker , who plans to build on
one of Mr. Russell' s parcels, spoke in opposition to the proposed lot
split, citing potential loss of rural nature of the site.
Dorothy Bench, co-appellant, responded to allegations made by Ms.
Stanley, whose comments are noted above.
Bob Powers, 7505 Carmelita, spoke in opposition to this lot split "for
the fourth time" .
Holly Bishop, 7655 Carmelita, spoke in opposition to this lot split.
Discussion ensued between Council and Staff; Mr. Engen reviewed (at
0 Councilman Handshy' s request) the decision to deny future lot splits
on subject property which was first expressed by the Chairman of the
Planning Commission at the first hearing regarding this issue in 1985.
Mr. Bench was asked if he would be receptive to a conditional two-way
split, to which he responded yes.
MOTION: By Councilman Molina to refer this item back to the Planning
Commission for consideration of a two-way split and, pos-
sibly, acquire deed donation of the creek reservation to the
City as a condition of approval, seconded by Councilwoman
Norris; passed unanimously.
COUNCIL RECESSED FOR BREAK AT 8:40 P.M. MAYOR MACKEY CALLED MEETING
BACK TO ORDER AT 8 :45 P.M.
2. General Plan Amendment 1D-87 and Zone Change 20-86 - Del Rio Road/
E1 Camino - Amending the General Plan by Expanding the Urban Ser-
vices Area . and Amending Zoning from Commercial Neighborhood to
Commercial Retail - Cropper/Twin Cities Engineering/Williams House
of Carpets/Idler/Lilley (Planning Commission Recommending Den-
ial)
Mr. Engen, Commun. Devel. Director, gave staff report and responded to
• questions from Council.
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Tom Vaughan, Twin Cities Engin. , representing Mrs. Cropper, spoke in
support of requested extension of the Urban Services Line.
MOTION: By Councilwoman Borgeson that GP 1D-87 & ZC 20-86 as proposed
be denied without prejudice (pending GP review) , seconded by
Mayor Mackey; passed by 4 :1 roll-call, with Councilwoman Nor-
ris opposed.
3. General Plan Amendment 1C-87 and Zone Change 27-86 - El Corte/E1
Dorado Study Area - Peterson Development Company/Stephen Deven-
cenzi
A. Public Hearing
B. Resolution 22-87 - Approving Amendment to the General Plan
Land Use Map from Moderate Density Single Family Residential
.to High Density Single Family Residential
C. Ordinance 147 - Amending Official Zoning Maps from Residen-
tial Single Family (RSF-Y) to Limited Single Family (LSF-X)
Mr. Engen, Commun. Devel. Director , gave staff report and responded to
questions from Council.
Public Comment
Steve Devencenzi, representing Peterson Devel. Co. , noted RSF-X- desig-
nation is preferable to them, but they have no objection to staff' s
recommendation.
Art Cunningham, 8495 El Dorado, spoke in opposition to approval of
Ord. 147, feeling the LSF-X designation would impose unnecessary re-
strictions on property owners.
MOTION: By Councilwoman Borgeson to adopt Res. No. 22-87, seconded by
Councilwoman Norris; passed unanimously by roll-call.
MOTION: By Councilman Molina to read Ord. 147 by title only, with
change from RSF-Y to RSF-X (instead of to LSF-X) , seconded by
Councilwoman Norris; passed unanimously by roll-call. Mayor
Mackey read Ord. 147 by title, including revision as noted.
Mr. Jorgensen, City Attorney, noted that Ord. 147 and zoning
map will be revised and brought back for second reading.
4. Architectural Standards Review Committee Proposed Appearance
Review Manual
Mr. Engen, Commun. Devel. Director, gave staff report. He introduced
Gary Harcourt, present to answer any questions.
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iThere were no public comments.
Mr. Jorgensen, City Attorney, regarding the Planning Commission's sug-
gestion to waive appeal fees during the first year of implementation
of the appearance review guidelines, expressed his opinion that it
would be inappropriate to give a blanket waiver of said fees for
reasons of equal protection.
MOTION: By Councilman Handshy to conceptually approve the draft
guidelines, seconded by Councilman Molina; passed unanimous-
ly.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Mayor to Enter into Agreement with Lee Wilson Electric Traffic
Signal Maintenance Contract $1,800 Annually (Cont'd from
1/26/87)
Mr. Sensibaugh, Pub. Works Director, gave staff report.
MOTION: By Councilman Handshy to approve the Traffic Signal Mainten-
ance Contract with Lee Wilson Electric of Arroyo Grande,
seconded by Councilwoman Norris; passed unanimously by roll-
call.
2. Ordinance 145 - Amending the Official Zoning Maps by Revising
the Minimum Lot Size in Limited Single Family Residential (LSF-X)
and Residential Single Family (RSF-X) from 1/2 Acre Without Sewer
to 20,000 Sq. Ft. With Sewer - City-Wide Areas (SECOND READING)
(Cont'd from 2/10/87)
MOTION: By Councilman Molina to read Ord. 145 by title only, seconded
by Councilman Handshy; passed unanimously. Mayor Mackey
read Ord. 145 by title.
MOTION: By Councilman Molina that this constitutes the second reading
and adoption of Ord. 145, seconded by Councilman Handshy;
passed 4:1 by roll-call, with Councilwoman Borgeson opposed.
3. Ordinance 144 - Amending the Official Zoning Maps from Residen-
tial Multiple Family, 16 Units/Acre (RMF-16 (FH) ) to Commercial
Retail (FH) 6280 Tecorida (SECOND READING) (Cont'd from
2/10/87)
MOTION: By Councilman Molina to read Ord. 144 by title only, seconded
by Councilman Handshy; passed unanimously. Mayor Mackey read
Ord. 144 by title.
MOTION: By Councilman Molina that this constitutes the second reading
and adoption of Ord. 144, seconded by Councilman Handshy;
passed unanimously by roll-call.
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D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Administration Building Rotunda Use/Acoustical Report:
A. Rotunda Ad Hoc Committee Recommendations on Acoustics and
Sound System
B. Authorization for City Manager to Enter into Agreement - Bruce
Walker Consultants - Design of Acoustical/Sound System Im-
provements
Mr. Sensibaugh, Pub. Works Director, gave staff report.
MOTION: By Councilman Molina for conceptual approval of an acoustical
contract (anticipated to be presented for consideration at
next Council meeting) , seconded by Councilman Handshy; passed
unanimously.
2. Atascadero Creek Bridge:
A. Authorization to Solicit Request for Proposals - Bridge Span-
ning Atascadero Creek - Traffic Circulation Study and Impact
Mitigation Analysis
B. Authorization for City/School Committee to Appoint Selected
Consultant
Mr. Sensibaugh, Pub. Works Director, gave staff report, noting corr
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tion to recommendation in staff report, dated 2/18/87 , changing it to
read, " . . .Staff further recommends that the City/School Committee rec-
ommend to Council a consultant and to review any reports regarding the
feasibility of the bridge" .
Public Comment
Glen Lewis, resident, spoke in support of the proposed bridge, feeling
it is the central focal point for the downtown area.
Maggie Rice expressed Chamber of Commerce support for this proposal.
MOTION: By Councilman Molina to approve staff recommendation, author-
izing staff to solicit RFP' s for said consultant, seconded by
Councilman Handshy; passed unanimously.
3. Authorization to Purchase Computer and Printer for Planning De-
partment - $2,603 . 36
Mr. Engen gave staff report.
MOTION: By Councilwoman Borgeson to authorize City Manager to sign
Purchase Order for said equipment, seconded by Councilwo
Norris; passed unanimously by roll-call.
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MOTION: By Councilman Molina to recess as Council and convene as the
Atas. County Sanitation District Board of Directors, seconded
by Councilman HandsYy; passed unanimously.
E. ATASCADERO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT (ACSD)
1. President to Enter into Sewer Extension Reimbursement Agreement
with John and Shelly LeJeal - Parcel A of 22-PM-97 (Lobos Ave-
nue)
Mr. Sensibaugh, Pub. Works Director, gave staff report. He added
that, subsequent to staff report, a request was received from Ralph
and Gale Day to be waived (request for variance) from participating in
said reimbursement agreement based on an understanding with Mr. and
Mrs. LeJeal (to whom the Days granted a sewer easement through their
property) that they would not be required to pay any fees to run ease-
ment through their property.
Discussion focused on conditions required should the Board choose to
grant a variance, which conditions Mr. Jorgensen, City Attorney, re-
viewed as, " . . .upon affirmative showing that no health hazard, public
nuisance or inequity to other property owners will result therefrom"
(from ACSD Consol. Ords. , Sec. 3.5) . He noted that the Board would
have to postpone any action on the request for variance since it is
not a noticed agenda item.
Public Comment
Gale Day, owner of Lot 56A in subject area, reviewed the basis of re-
quest for variance and prior agreement with the LeJeals; she noted
that, at time of construction of house on subject property, sewer ser-
vice was requested but was denied by the City, and they were required
to install an engineered septic system. She further contends the il-
legal obtainment (by the LeJeal' s, as required by the City) of another
easement (along the rear of her property) .
Shelly and John LeJeal spoke in support of reimbursement for the ex-
penditures required of them in extending sewer to their property. She
reviewed the agreement with the Days, noting she does have all neces-
sary legal easement documents. She further noted the unforeseen
expenditures they incurred through the elapsed time due to the Cease &
Desist order and subsequent formation of Assess. Dist. No. 4.
MOTION: By Director Molina to approve staff recommendation for reim-
bursement agreement, seconded by Director Handshy; passed
unanimously by roll-call.
Mr. Jorgensen, City Attorney, advised the Days that they are entitled
to request a variance via Mr. Sensibaugh, which would be brought back
as a separate agenda item.
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2. Extension of Sewer Service Curvado Circle:
A. Public Hearing
B. Resolution 23-87 - Extension of Sewer Service to Lot 215,
Block NC (Curvado Circle) and Incorporating the Area into San-
itation Improvement District #4 Boundaries
Mr. Sensibaugh, Pub. Works Director, gave staff report and responded
to questions from the Board.
MOTION: By Director Handshy to adopt Res. No. 23-87 , seconded by Dir-
ector Molina; passed by 4:1 roll-call, with Director Norris
opposed.
3. President to Enter into Agreement with Atascadero Unified School
District - Sewer Reimbursement Agreement on San Gabriel School
Site
Mr . Sensibaugh, Pub. Works Director, gave staff report.
MOTION: By Director Molina to continue meeting past 11:00 p.m. , sec-
onded by Director Handshy; passed unanimously.
MOTION: By Director Molina that the Board approve the reimbursement
agreement between the ACSD and the AUSD, seconded by Direc
Handshy; passed by 4:1 roll-call, with Director Borgeson
posed.
MOTION: By Director Handshy to adjourn as ACSD Board and reconvene as
City Council, seconded by Director Molina; passed unanimous-
ly.
F. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION
Cit Council - Councilman Handshy recommended Council appropriate
un s to contribute to the celebration of the bicentennial of the
signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Councilwoman Norris expressed she has reconsidered her vote of two
weeks ago on the issue of the San Andreas & Garcia Road bridges,
requesting the item be placed on the Council' s next meeting agenda.
Councilwoman Norris noted she has received several comments ques-
tioning the possibility of Atas. having an elected Mayor; she asked
if the City has time to place a measure on the ballot for the next
election. Mr. Sharitz, City Clerk, responded the County has advised
. that there is an Aug. 1 deadline for the November election; he will
research further and report back.
Councilman Molina requested that the Council get together under
ceptable circumstances; Council concurred and the subject will
pursued.
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Councilwoman Borgeson expressed:
- Council must get agenda packets before Friday afternoon for
Monday meetings;
- Requested a list of all currently active committees, progress
reports on a regular basis, and when/if they plan to disband;
- Suggested the City Mgr. and City Atty. conduct workshops with
department heads, the Mayor and Planning Commission Chairman
regarding recent Brown Act revisions;
- Noted her repeated request for a status report on Atas. Lake
cleanup from Parks & Recreation Director , urging that the City
Mgr. expedite said report;
- Relayed receipt of complaints from a woman regarding Atas. Ford
parking;
Regarding SLO Area Coord. Council, she has requested a committee
report be put on the agenda so she and Mr . Sensibaugh might co-
ordinate and report to Council regarding the Hwy. 41 realignment
issue; noting she must submit the City' s vote on 3/5/87 and has
had no Council direction, she will cast the vote based on her
own feelings. She requested fellow Councilmembers contact her
at home to express their feelings on the issue, prior to 3/5.
- Councilman Molina expressed receipt of a congratulations call
that Atas. has been placed #1 on the CTAC and TTAC list of pri-
orities for $7.5 $9 million in bridge fees.
- Mayor Mackey noted receipt of a belated thank you letter from
Hospice.
City Attorney - Mr. Jorgensen encouraged Council to consult him pri-
or to meetings, noting written responses will be distributed to all
Councilmembers as a courtesy. He also made note of cost impli-
cations for his services.
City Manager - Mr. Shelton responded to several of Councilwoman Bor-
geson' s concerns:
- Concurred with concern over timely receipt of agenda packets;
In discussion with Mr. Best regarding Atas. Lake cleanup, he
advises a draft report was received from the consultant and it
was returned for preparation of final draft for presentation to
Council;
- Atas. Ford parking complaints are being investigated by CDD;
- Regarding committee reports, as a past practice, Councilmembers
who serve have reported based on their individual judgment; he
noted Brown Act revisions may preclude that practice, and he
will discuss it with the City Attorney.
Councilman Molina suggested Council hold a special meeting regarding
SLOACC issues, prior to 3/5/87.
Mr. Sensibaugh, Pub. Works Director , briefly reported on the last
TTAC meeting, held on 2/17/87; main issues discussed were. Dial-A-
Ride and Highway 41 realignment.
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Council consented to hold a special meeting regarding SLOACC issues
Monday, March 2, 7: 30 p.m. -_ Mr. Sensibaugh noted he will request re
resentative from SLOACC and/or CalTrans to be present.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11: 30 P.M. TO A SPECIAL MEETING ON MONDAY, MARCH
2, 1987 , AT 7:30 P.M. IN THE ROTUNDA ROOM FOR DISCUSSION OF SLOACC
ISSUES.
MINUTES RECORDED BY:
BOYD C. SHARITZ, City Clerk
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
LItr C ox
CINDY WILKINS, Deputy City Clerk
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• MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
THROUGH: Mike Shelton
FROM: Paul S/�e'n ugh, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Road1�cce tance Resolution No. 26-8
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DATE: March 3, 1987
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that Council approve Resolution No. 26-87
accepting a newly constructed portion of Santa Cruz Road, Garcia
Road and the entire length of Paseo Pacifico into the city-
maintained road system.
Background:
The roads referred to here have been constructed by
• the Developer, Mr. Mike Yoemans, in accordance with plans ap-
proved by the City Engineer. All required inspections have been
completed and the roads have been determined to have been con-
structed as to the plans.
Fiscal Impact:
By accepting these roads into the city-maintained system
we will become responsible for repair, however, due to the fact
that the roads were constructed only one year ago and were con-
structed to city standards, it should be considerable time before
repairs are needed.
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-87 •
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCAVERO ACCEPTING GARCIA, PASEO PACIFICO,
AND SANTA CRUZ ROADS INTO THE CITY STREET SYSTEM
The Council of the City of Atascadero resolves as follows:
1. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1806 of the
California Streets and Highways Code, the following streets are
hereby accepted into the city street system:
Street Name From To Length
Garcia Road 630 ' No. of Santa Cruz Terminus 0.12 miles
Paseo Pacifico 650' No. of Santa Cruz Terminus 0.12 miles
Sanaa Cruz Rd. 1187 ' West of Garcia Terminus 0. 22 miles
2. A copy of this resolution shall be furnished to:
Mr. Mike Yoemans
On motion by Council Member ,and •
seconded by Council Member , the Atascadero
City Council hereby adopts the foregoing resolution in its
entirety on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ADOPTED:
ATTEST:
BOYD C. SHARITZ MARJORIE R. MACKEY
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
d/ yam.
VG. OR SEN PAUL M. SENSIBAUGH' t Ao ey Director of Public Works
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• M E M O R A N D U M
TO: City Council March 10 , 1987
VIA: Michael Shelton, City Manager 6 L
FROM: Henry Engen, Community Development Director4st
RE: Proposed Employment Agreement: Temporary Full-time
Assistant Planner (Jon 0. Ecklund) - Enforcement/
Current Planning
BACKGROUND:
This position was funded in the FY 86/87 Budget as a contract
position and was held by Meg Williamson (Morris) . We are fortun-
ate in being able to recruit Mr. Ecklund, who for the past seven
years has worked in private practice, and also had considerable
public current planning experience prior to that date including
enforcement work and plan review for compliance with zoning stan-
dards. It is proposed that the rate of pay be $11.20 per hour,
the same paid Ms. Williamson. The contract would expire at the
end of this fiscal year , with any extentions of the position sub-
ject to written agreement or inclusion in next year' s budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the City Manager to sign the attached Employment Agree-
ment with Jon Ecklund.
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cc: Dave Jorgensenen
Enclosure: Employment Agreement
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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
JON 0. ECKLUND
THIS CONTRACT entered into this 16th day of March, 1987, by and
between the CITY OF ATASCADERO, State of California, hereinafter re-
ferred to as "City" , and Jon 0. Ecklund, a contact person herein-
after referred to as "Contractor" .
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero desires to hire a person to fill
the job classification of temporary full-time assistant planner; and
WHEREAS, Contractor is qualified to perform such services for the
City.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties do mutually agree as follows:
1. Employment. City hereby engages Contractor and Contract
hereby agrees to perform for City the services hereinafter set f*
for the compensation hereinafter set forth, all pursuant to the terms
and conditions herein.
2. Scope of Service. Pursuant to this agreement, Contractor
is being retained on an hourly basis to perform the job as generally
described by employer of Assistant Planner with emphasis on enforcing
City land use regulations. The Contractor will be expected to perform
all duties as described in said employers description and other duties
which may reasonably relate thereto.
3. Contractor Status. Contractor understands and agrees that
he is not, and will not be, eligible for membership in or any bene-
fits from any City group plan for hospital, surgical or medical insur-
ance or for paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, or other leave, with
or without pay, or any other job benefits accruable to an employee in
the service of the City.
Contractor understands and agrees that his term of service is gov-
erned only by this Agreement, that no right of tenure is created here-
by, and he does not hold a position in any department or office of the
City, and that his service to the City under this Agreement is gov-
erned solely and in all respects by the terms of this Agreement.
4. Warranty of Contractor. Contractor warrants that he 40
qualified to provide the services herein agreed to.
5. Compensation. City shall pay to Contractor as compensation
in full for all services performed by Contractor pursuant to this
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Agreement, the sum of $11.20 per hour. Payments by the City shall be
made in accordance with established City procedures on a bi-weekly
basis to coincide with the City' s normal pay day.
6. Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall commence on March
16 , 1987 (which shall be date on which Contractor commences work under
this Agreement) , and shall be terminated on June 30, 1987 unless ex-
tended by mutual written agreement of the parties.
a) All work shall be performed for the Community Development
Department under the direct supervision of the Senior Planner
or other person designated by the Community Development
Director.
7 . Termination of Agreement for Convenience. Either party may
terminate this Agreement at any time by giving to the other party
fourteen (14) calendar days' written notice of such termination, spe-
cifying the effective date of such termination. Termination shall
have no effect upon the rights and obligations of the parties arising
out of any termination occurring prior to the effective date of such
termination. Contractor shall be paid for all work satisfactorily
completed prior to the effective date of such termination.
8. Termination of Contract for Cause. If Contractor fails to
fulfill in a timely and professional manner his obligations under this
Agreement, or if Contractor shall violate any of the terms or provi-
sions of Agreement, this City shall have the right to terminate this
Agreement effective immediately upon the City' s giving ten (10) calen-
dar days' written notice thereof to Contractor. Termination shall
have no effect upon the rights and obligations of the parties arising
out of any transaction occurring prior to the effective date of such
termination. Contractor shall be paid for all work satisfactorily
completed, as determined by City, prior to the effective date of such
termination.
9. Modification. This Agreement constitutes the entire under-
standing of the parties hereto and no changes, amendments, or altera-
tions shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.
10 . Non-Assignment of Contract. This Agreement is intended to
secure the individual services of the contractor. Any attempt by
Contractor to assign, transfer, delegate or sublet this Agreement or
any interest therein without the City' s prior written consent shall
cause this Contract to be null and void.
11. Covenant. The validity, enforceability and interpretation
of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be determined and gov-
erned by the laws of the State of California.
12. Enforceability. The invalidity and unenforceability of any
terms or provisions hereof shall in no way effect the validity or en-
forceability of any other terms or provisions.
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13. Actions. In the event of any action or suit upon thi
Agreement, both parties shall be entitled to receive reasonable attoL-
ney' s fees and costs. It is agreed that any breach of this Agreement
by the Contractor shall entitle the City to apply to any Court of com-
petent jurisdiction to enjoin any violation, threatened or actual, of
this Agreement.
14. Nondiscrimination. There shall be no discrimination against
any person employed pursuant to this Agreement in any manner forbid-
den by law.
15. Conflicts of Interest. No officer , employee, director or
agent of the City shall participate in any decision relating to this
Agreement which affects his personal interest or the interest of any
corporation, partnership, or association in which he is directly or
indirectly interested, nor shall any such person have any interest,
direct or indirect, in this Agreement or the provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Contractor have executed this Agree-
ment of the day and year first hereinabove set forth.
CONTRACTOR CITY OF ATASCADERO
JON O. ECKLUND MICHAEL SHELTON, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO BUDGET AUTHORIZATION:
DAVID JORGENSEN
Administrative Services Director
PREPARED BY:
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HENRY ENGIN
Community Develop nt Director
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• M E M O R A N D U M
TO: City Council March 10, 1987
VIA: Michael Shelton, City Manager ,
FROM: Henry Engen, Community Development Director 1
RE: Request for Contract Employee: Temporary Full-time
Assistant Planner (John P. Shoals) - General Plan
Update Work Program
BACKGROUND:
As part of the FY 86/87 Budget, $50 ,000 was appropriated for
Phase I of the General Plan Work Program. One Temporary Fulltime
Assistant Planner (Mark Bartholomew) was hired to work on the
program. In November of 1987, Mr. Shoals, a Cal Poly student,
was hired to work part-time through the school year and during
the Summer to compile existing Land Use information. He will be
graduating early in March, and the program would benefit by hir-
ing him full-time through at least June 30, 1987 , when the fiscal
year ends. The salary proposed is $10.27 per hour, which repre-
sents Step A of the Assistant Planner range plus an allowance for
private contribution towards hospitalization.
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the City Manager to sign the attached Employment Agree-
ment with John Shoals.
COST IMPACT:
The Cost for three and one half months at this rate would be ap-
proximately $6 ,200 payable out of the General Plan budget author-
ization.
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cc: Dave Jorgensen
Enclosure: Employment Agreement
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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT •
JOHN P. SHOALS
THIS CONTRACT entered into this day 16th of March, 1987 by and
between the CITY OF ATASCADERO, State of California, hereinafter re-
ferred to as "City" , and John P. Shoals, a full-time, temporary per-
son hereinafter referred to as "Contractor" .
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero desires to hire a person to fill
the job classification of temporary full-time assistant planner; and
WHEREAS, Contractor is qualified to perform such services for the
City.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties do mutually agree as follows:
1. Employment. City hereby engages Contractor and Contractor
hereby agrees to perform for the City services hereinafter set forth
for the compensation hereinafter set forth, all pursuant to the is
and conditions herein.
2. Scope of Service. Pursuant to this agreement, Contractor
is being retained on an hourly basis to perform the job as generally
described by employer of Assistant Planner with emphasis on the Atas-
cadero General Plan Update Work Program. He will be expected to per-
form all duties as described in said employers description and other
which may reasonably relate thereto.
3. Contractor Status. Contractor understands and agrees that
he is not, and will not be, eligible for membership in or any bene-
fits from any City group plan for hospital, surgical or medical insur-
ance or for paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, or other leave, with
or without pay, or any other job benefits accruable to an employee in
the service of the City.
. Contractor understands and agrees that his term of service is- gov-
erned only by this Agreement, that no right of tenure is created here-
by, and he does not hold a position in any department or office of the
City, and that his service to the City under this Agreement is gov-
erned solely and in all respects by the terms of this Agreement.
. 4. Warranty of Contractor. Contractor warrants that he is
qualified to provide the services herein agreed to.
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5. Compensation. City shall pay to Contractor as compensation
in full for all services performed by Contractor pursuant to this
Agreement, the sum of $10. 27 per hour. Payments by the City shall be
made in accordance with established City procedures on a bi-weekly
basis to coincide with the City' s normal pay day.
6. Terms of Agreement. This Agreement shall commence on March
16, 1987 (which shall be the date on which Contractor commences work
under this Agreement) , and shall be terminated on June 30, 1987 unless
extended by mutual written agreement of the parties.
a) All work shall be performed for the Community Development De-
partment under the direct supervision of the Senior Planner
or other person designated by the Community Development
Director.
7. Termination of Agreement for Convenience. Either party
may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving to the other party
fourteen (14) calendar days' written notice of such termination, spe-
cifying the effective date of such termination. Termination shall
have no effect upon the rights and obligations of the parties arising
out of any termination occuring prior to the effective date of such
termination. Contractor shall be paid for all work satisfactorily
completed prior to the effective date of such termination.
8. Termination of Contractor for Cause. If Contractor fails
to fulfill in a timely and professional manner his obligations under
this Agreement, or if Contractor shall violate any of the terms or
provisions of this Agreement, City shall have the right to terminate
this Agreement effective immediately upon the City' s giving ten
(10) calendar days' written notice thereof to Contractor. Termination
shall have no effect upon the rights and obligations of the parties
arising out of any transaction occurring prior to the effective date
of such termination. Contractor shall be paid for all work satisfac-
torily completed, as determined by City, prior to the effective date
of such termination.
9. Modification. This Agreement constitutes the entire under-
standing of the parties hereto and no changes, amendments, or altera-
tions shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.
10. Non-Assignment of Agreement. This Agreement is intended to
secure the individual services of the Contractor. Any attempt by Con-
tractor to assign, transfer, delegate or sublet this Agreement or any
interest therein without the City' s prior written consent shall cause
this Agreement to be null and void.
11. Covenant. The validity, enforceability and interpretation
of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be determined and gov-
erned by the laws of the State of California.
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12. Enforceability. The invalidity and unenforceability of an
terms or provisions hereof shall, in no way, effect the validity 40
enforceability of any other terms or provisions.
13. Actions. In the event of any action or suit upon this
Agreement, both parties shall be entitled to receive reasonable attor-
ney's fees and costs. It is agreed that any breach of this Agreement
by the Contractor shall entitle the City to apply to any Court of com-
petent jurisdiction to enjoin any violation, threatened or actual, of
this Agreement.
14. Nondiscrimination. There shall be no discrimination against
any person employed pursuant to this Agreement in any manner forbidden
by law.
15. Conflicts of Interest. No officer, employee, or agent of
the City shall participate in any decision relating to this Agreement
which affects his personal interest or the interest of any corpora-
tion, partnership, or association in which he is directly or indirec-
tly interested, nor shall any such person have any interest, direct or
indirect, in this Agreement or the provisions thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Contractor have executed this Agree-
ment of the day and year first hereinabove set forth.
CONTRACTOR: CITY OF ATASCADERO:
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JOHN P. SHOALS MICHAEL SHELT N, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO BUDGET AUTHORIZATION:
DAVID JORGENSEN,
Administrative Services Director
PREPARED BY:
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HENRY ENG ,
Community evelopment Director
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• MEMORANDUM
TO: Council
THROUGH: Mike Shelton, City Manager ll
FROM: Paul M. Sensibaugh, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 25-87 to Prohibit Parking on Pueblo Avenue
West of E1 Camino Real and on the Northeast side of San
Luis Avenue along the entire length of curbing.
DATE: March 3, 1987
Recommendation:
The Traffic Committee recommended at its 2-25-87 meeting to
prohibit parking on the both sides of Pueblo Avenue West of E1
Camino Real and on the Northeast side of San Luis Avenue the entire
length of curbing.
Background:
The Traffic Committee has received complaints from citizens and
businesses along these streets regarding on-street parking
• obstructing their view when trying to exit the businesses in this
area.
The Committee based their recommendation on observation of the
area and the availability of off-street parking.
Fiscal Impact:
The cost for this improvement including signs, paint, labor and
equipment will be approximately $200 to be paid out of the street
fund.
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RESOLUTION NO. 25 -87 •
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ATASCADERO DESIGNATING NO PARKING
ON PUEBLO AVENUE WEST OF EL CAMINO REAL AND ON THE NORTH-
EAST SIDE OF SAN LUIS AVENUE THE FULL LENGTH OF THE CURBING
WHEREAS, Section 4-2.1101 et sequence of the Atascadero Municipal
Code allows the City Traffic Engineer to determine the location of
NO PARKING areas, and to place and maintain appropriate signs or
markings indicating the same; and
WHEREAS, the Atascadero Traffic Committee has recommended that
prohibiting vehicles from parking Pueblo Avenue, West of El Camino
Real and on the northeast side of San Luis Avenue the full length of
curbing will alleviate a sight obstruction problem.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Atascadero .
directs the City Traffic Engineer to place and maintain appropriate
signs or markings as indicated above.
On Motion by , and seconded by
, the foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its
entirety on the following roll call vote:
AYES: •
NOES:
ABSENT:
ADOPTED:
ATTEST:
BOYD C. SHARITZ, City Clerk MARJORIE R. MACKEY,Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
JEFFREY G. JORGENSEN PAUL M. SENSIBAUGH
City Attorney Director of Public Works/
City Engineer
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O MFET!NG AG-ENDA
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• 3 TO: City Council March 10 , 1987
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5 FROM: Michael Shelton
6 City Manager
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8 SUBJECT: SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY VISITORS AND CONVENTION BUREAU
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11 RECOMMENDATION:
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13 Council authorize Mayor to enter into contractural agreement with
14 San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce Visitors and Conference
15 Bureau.
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18 BACKGROUND:
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20 At the September 22,1986 Council Meeting, Council received a
21 presentation from the San Luis Obispo Visitors Conference Bureau
22 representatives and agreed to be a participating City. As a
23 member City, the City agreed to contribute $1, 000 in accordance
24 with the Visitors Conference Bureau formula. The staff report
25 is attached.
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28 CONSENT ACTION REQUEST:
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30 As a follow-up to the formation procedures and under direction of
31 Steering Committee, the Visitors Conference Bureau has prepared •
32 formal contract agreement for all member entities. The agreement
33 has been reviewed by the City Manager/County Administrators
34 Group, and I have discussed the agreement with the City Attorney.
35 Terms of the agreement are for one (1) year commencing November
36 1, 1986 to November 1, 1987.
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TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT
This agreement made and entered into this lst day of November
1986, by and between the Chamber of Commerce of San Luis Obispo,
Inc. , a California not-for-profit corporation, hereinafter
referred to as "Chamber" and CITY OF ATASCADERO, a municipal
corporation hereinafter referred to as "City" .
W I T N E S S E T H
WHEREAS, the City is desirous of increasing the economic well-
being of the county through tourism development,
AND WHEREAS, the Chamber has organized the San Luis Obispo County
Visitors & Conference Bureau for the express purpose of promoting
the tourism attributes of San Luis Obispo County and its cities.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:
1. Scope of Services. The Chamber shall maintain the San Luis
Obispo County Visitors & Conference Bureau, hereinafter referred
to as "Bureau", as a standing committee of the Chamber but
separate for accounting purposes. This Bureau shall include
exclusively identifiable offices, telephone number, address, and
at least one full-time, professional staff person totally devoted
to the work of the Bureau.
The Chamber agrees that the Bureau activities will include, but
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not be limited to, the following: newspaper, magazine, and
direct mail advertising, participation at travel trade shows and
missions, brochure and other publications development,
solicitation of group and conference business, assistance with
conference planners, media relations, act as liason with the
State Office of Tourism, and other activities which would
reasonably be a part of a tourism promotion program.
The Chamber agrees to spend funds generally in accordance with
the following guidelines: 35% for advertising and advertising
production, 25% for trade show and sales mission participation,
15% for publications and brochure development, and 25% for
salaries and administrative costs.
2 . Time of Performance and Termination. This contract shall be
effective as of November 1, 1986 and shall terminate on November
1, 1987 unless extended from year to year by the mutual written
agreement of both parties.
3 . Compensation. For services rendered, Chamber shall be paid
$1, 000. A payment of $1, 000 shall be made on or before December
15, 1986.
4. Records. Chamber agrees that the Bureau will keep complete
financial records of income and expenses separate from the
Chamber and that the Bureau will produce financial and activity
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reports on a quarterly basis, to be made no later than 30 days
following the end of the calendar quarter.
Chamber agrees to audit the finances of the Bureau annually.
Financial records of the Bureau shall be available for inspection
by the City upon reasonable notice to Chamber and may be audited
by the City annually at the City's expense.
5. Insurance. Chamber agrees to maintain insurance for the life
of this agreement in a single-limit amount of not less than
$1, 000, 000 for bodily injury and property damage covering the
scope of services of this agreement.
6. Independent Contractor. The Chamber, and all the agents and
employees of Chamber and the Bureau, in the performance of this
agreement, shall act in an independent capacity and not as
officers, employees or agents of the City.
7. General Provisions.
A. This agreement contains all the terms and conditions
agreed upon by the parties. No other understandings, oral or
otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this agreement, shall
be deemed to exist or to bind any of the parties hereto.
B. All materials, files, photographs, manuscripts, and
artwork produced under the terms of this agreement shall remain
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TOURISM PROMOTION AGREEMENT page 4
the property of the Bureau during the agreement period and after
the agreement expires.
C. This agreement shall be governed and construed in
accordance with all the laws of the State of California.
D. The Chamber certifies that it does not discriminate and
shall refrain from discrimination against any person or group of
persons, on account of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital
status, ancestry or national origin.
ATTEST: CITY OF ATASCADERO
By: By:
Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, INC.
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BY: BY:
CITY ATTORNEY PR DENT
BY:
EXECUTIVE MANAGER
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M E M O R A N D U M
TO: City Council
FROM: Mike Shelton
SUBJECT: S.L.O. County Visitors & Convention Bureau
DATE: September 22, 1986
Recommendation
City support S.L.O. County Visitors & , Conference Bureau (VCB)
and, in accordance with VCB budget formula, contribute $1,000
from Council contingency funds for Fiscal Year 1986-87. Contri-
bution to be contingent upon support from the County and cities
of San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay and Pismo Beach.
Discussion
Attached are handouts explaining the purpose of the proposed
S.L.O. County VCB, the proposed operational structure, the Fiscal
Year 1986-87 budget and the proposed County-wide funding formula.
To be present at your Council meeting will be Jonni S. Eylar,
Director of S.L.O. County VCB, and Dave Garth, S.L.O. Chamber
Director, to make an informational presentation and answer ques-
tions you may have. The Atascadero Chamber Board of Directors
has previously received this presentation, has gone on record in
support of the County VCB and recommends your support. Ms. Eylar
will inform you as to support pledged by the three cities and
County who are responsible for 85% of the proposed local govern-
ment budget. As a brief recap:
- The Bureau will serve to provide County-wide advertising
and a direct sales program;
The Bureau's purpose is to fill motel rooms, increase tax
revenues, provide jobs and increase local economic growth;
Total proposed budget for Fiscal Year 1986-87 is $252,000 ,
50% to be funded by government funds and 50% by supporting
membership dues;
Of local government support, Atascadero is asked to provide
$1, 000 of a $126 ,000 budget;
- Organizational structure calls for a 17-member steering
committee from communities at large responsible to the City
of San Luis Obispo' s Chamber Board of Directors.
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Comments
Local government contribution is gauged on local motel bed tax
(transient occupancy tax) intake. Atascadero' s contribution of
$1,000 represents 1.25% of the estimated $80 ,000 transient occu-
pancy tax to be received this fiscal year. As a funding formula,
this method of distribution appears to be fair. Our nominal con- :r
tribution will insure inclusion of Atascadero's tourist-relatedt .
amenities & facilities in the advertising and promotional ef-
forts.
Fiscal Impact
Unknown; anticipate direct revenue offset to the City through
increased transient °occupancy taxes (6% of hotel bed cost) , in- ray
creased zoo contributions, increased tourist-related sales ` taxes
and increased property taxes from new tourist-related businesses Ott .
that may be generated.
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ply formed'cbunty Visitors and Leos `Eveiztdally, tilte next�,steenng
ference Bureau wants the p}ibLaand 7� committee will lie votect`on by the ;; :-�
, private sectoi`to equally participate r�` members,` she said and reported
and fund the"promotional Pagency-,V t t a meeting of possible members
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$252,000 =t54 percent each front x Si` Po `
drew 3 a eat res ase, , ,
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r' tourists to`,'the offseasons`t'�� 'A+;J. �°,menti;":but people wanted to see s
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.,.,,, •^' fees vJill`'be-bdfore paying an -,
membership dues for businesses wi1T � ,• i g ,�� R Y g,, Y
Meperd on the counfv imd-pdiv►dual 7 mbneyl s e ted, , Yz`F {, u• t
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' For businesses'm fiotnmunuies r. individual city councils,but plans to
, contributing theiT:bed'faxThaie, 3 approach'all seven muiucipahties + y
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'and fees-;will•oe further-discounted + i
TdealTy, we would haves liked to ,.'
l� for-each Local bhambers o£.corp fihave``started flus pincess.months ago, s
.� " before the`cities''bud ets w ere a ,
merce a VCB member Belongs to
'roved but We`still ini ht beable to 4 i
hylar said the:VCB, developed , p. g.
et some of the money°the did al
' uriIer the guidance'bf the'San y y z
` Obispo qty chaxnsef,hopes to sup- ¢- at. fillor pvomotions, she �aiii
implement the,work o mdivldual e}tge°explained tl}at'Elie VCB will
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ChambefS: �,,t ui �. i r
r t "' ' r y :ferences to in3i'vid"" cities iu any
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to create, an organization which ming W aY ` err
='would o be and=the visitor's ser��I�§ ; ,MYiiob -is-,;
to ere i$ this ;
g Y lcoun We.haVe tnis,ferrific"area ►
s rices and public relatioasbf tine local ,.,. #Y
r.,:chambers.':arra`develop truly land all:thesethiiigs to do.and places. ,
countywide advertising and direct to stay,"' and`the individual'travel 9
sal s ro m,. she said >' `-,agents .arid planners will choose
P ' aexenwluch'area and-facility best meets the J
F 'At a' Dave Garthicdirectorcofrieed;'Eylar.'said r` '} r fr.
r Eylar and �, , ..: t s.
the San Luis Obispo Chazhix r,said f County ma"teI and hotel construe
<>that``the'amactions of this countyuon is expected to increase bye 35`# '' ?
hava bean here'for a lopb rine>' +� percern iii 1936-87;more than doub .j
S`:But`by 'promohng'them`in tt le the :anticipated' 16^ percent
fragmented cray,.we'have r,iied to statewide growths F r ti
;take advantage of them:it' as:if a tx .In:1984, ttia last year for which '.
romztui roaiplete 'figures- Fare available,
-..new car had one age>7cy p g 'tounsm'brou ht San'Luis Obis
the enine,another the fenders'and g Obispo
another the tires But:no one:was County:6,266 jobs, X5,859;000
promoting the:car"ir,`ty x,...... `+ � revenue and"5276 million m
Nihile the.VCB Will,operate as a ,mmoney,tourists spent: f
ce^,znictee of the San Luis Obispo
clamber,it will have a steering coin
inittee to set policy.
t : .Tentative pians c:i.} for-six.com-,'-j
mitie,:'znenibeis-f6pr,_senting lodg=,__,
'ing bLi`inesses: V.,jZ iti%it:`tu11._con-
fen:rlce facilities, fivt. frorn lodges '
cinference• -ar
ran,, ments. alli: foar' from non-' 1
ledging;tourist-serviag businesses. �_...-
Tn addition, the president of the j
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San Luis Obispo chamber aad.a
representative of the count}•mayors t
and city managers as-.3ciai ion vwi11
serm on the 17-nieratrr remun:tee.- t
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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY VISITORS AND CONFERENCE BUREAU
ORGANIZATIONAL PLAN
c
July, 1986
A. History
For many years the Central Coast has been an important
stopover place for travelers going North and South along
Highway 101 and for San Joaquin Valley residents coming to
enjoy the Coast .
This tourism, which took place mostly in the summer,
gradually became more and more important to San Luis Obispo
County and its cities.
According to the latest figures from the California
Office of Tourism, tourists to San Luis Obispo County in
1984 spent almost $300-million, and directly accounted for
over 6300 jobs.
For the most part, residents took this industry and its
benefits_ for granted. No one really had to work very hard
to keep the tourists. Promotional and marketing efforts
were fragmented and uncoordinated--but the tourists came
anyway. The Central Coast was just being discovered, the C
competition was not that aggressive, and there were not that
many rooms to fill .
But in late 1985, it became obvious to some of the
local leaders of this industry that all of this might soon
change. The industry which we had come to depend on, and
largely ignored, was threatened. Because of lower interest
rates and a greater supply of construction funds, a hotel
and motel building boom was on throughout the state.
Statewide, the supply of rooms was predicted to rise by 16%
in 1986. Occupancy rates were sure to drop.
In response to this developing supply crisis, tourism
promotion agencies throughout California went into high
gear--They -expanded thei-r already'-iuge pzomot:ional-bu ge s,
refined their marketing plans, and expanded their services.
Even smaller cities like Redding budgeted $498,000 for
tourism promotion! Their goal : to grab a larger share of
the travel market, and, as a result, take market share from
everyone else, including the Central Coast.
At the same time, a mini-boom in new hotel-motel
construction and remodeling was occurring -on the Central
Coast. Many smaller properties were adding rooms. Small
and middle size motels were under construction. And several
large hotels and motel hotels were started. It became
obvious that a 35% increase in available rooms would occur
in 1986-87. This could provide a tremendous economic boost
to the area by providing up to $75 million in new tourist
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San Luis Obi* County Visitors & Conferloce Bureau
Organizational Plan--July, 1986 2
spending, 2 , 000 new jobs in tourism, and $1 , 757, 000 in new
tax revenues to cities .
However, those in the tourism industry knew that the
benefit of these new rooms would not be gained unless they
were full . Filling these rooms and the existing ones would
take more than the uncoordinated efforts of the past.
Several of the tourism industry leaders from throughout
the County approached the San Luis Obispo Chamber of
Commerce to found the San Luis Obispo County Visitors and
Conference Bureau. After much discussion and refinement by
the Chamber's countywide tourism committee, the Board of the
Chamber voted on April 8, 1986, to create such a bureau.
Most counties in which tourism is important have a
Visitors and Conference Bureau-like organization, sometimes
called a Convention and Visitors Bureau. These
organizations usually are predominately government funded,
and pool the resources of several cities into an industry
back promotional group. Their primary goal is to increase
tourism to their area through promotion, advertising, and
direct sales. They also try to attract groups and
conferences, since this is the most profitable type of
tourism to the local community.
The goal of the founders of the local VCB was to create
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an organization which would go beyond the visitors services
and public relations of the local Chambers of Commerce, and
develop a truly county-wide advertising and direct sales
program. This is work that would not duplicate the work of
the area's Chambers of Commerce, who for the most part
concentrate on promotion of their individual communities.
B. Situation Analysis--1986
o Statewide hotel and motel building boom.
o Much greater promotion efforts by competing
destinations and attractions. _
o Local increase in supply of rooms.-
0 Occupancy rates begin to drop.
o Fragmented, limited marketing of San Luis Obispo
County.
0 More conference facilities available locally.
San Luis Obis County Visitors & Confer*e Bureau
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Organizational Plan--July, 1986
C. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
o To maintain and enlarge San Luis Obispo County's market
share of the state 's tourism business in an
increasingly competitive environment.
o To increase tourism to San Luis Obispo County,
especially in the off-season.
o To enhance San Luis Obispo County's image as a travel
destination, rather that just a stopover point.
o To build small group and conference business to this
County, with groups of five to 600.
o To enhance the tourism industry's image with local
residents .
The overwhelming feeling of most of those involved with
the tourism industry has been that marketing San Luis Obispo
County as a package could be the key to much greater share
of the travel market. Coordinated marketing efforts of the
County as a destination rather than just a stop-over, - Would
develop new travel customers, and lead to longer stay. of
those who do come.
The County as a vacation area has a tremendous amount
to offer: beaches, lakes, Hearst Castle, missions, gorgeous
scenery, fishing, boating, fine restaurants, wineries, .
shopping--as an area we have it all ! But the cold hard facts
are that none of the communities individually have enough to
offer as a true destination. We are realizing now that the
whole is much greater than the sum of its parts.
The attractions of this county have been here for a
long time. But, by promoting them in a fragmented way, we
have failed to take advantage of them. It's as if a new car
had one agency promoting the engine, another the fenders,
and another the tires. But no one was promoting the car!
Becoming a destination will greatly add to efforts to
extend the tourist season. By building up the "shoulder"
seasons, and by strengthening the current off-season, -
tremendous economic benefits will occur. Tax revenues and
jobs will increase and stabilize with no increase in
facilities.
The decision to include group business was an easy one.
Group:- tourists, which we now were able to host, spend almost
twice the amount of non-group tourists, or about $125 per
day. Their visits occur often in the off-season when they
will create the greatest economic and human benefit, and
almost always during the week, when rooms are available.
Group tourists benefit almost every business and every
San Luis Obis County Visitors a Conference
Bureau 4
Organizational Plan--July, 1986
resident of the communities they visit . Since groups come
in all sizes from four to 400, almost any hotel or motel can
host them. Because they fill rooms that might otherwise be
empty, they help keep occupancy rates up for all properties.
And overflow from large groups often goes to smaller motels.
But , only a small portion of spending is done in motels
and hotels . Most is done at other establishments ,
especially restaurants and retail stores . Like all
tourists , their spending creates jobs, and keeps local taxes
down.
San Luis Obispo County will have a 35% increase in rooms
during 1986 and early 1987 . Without new group business and
additional promotion, many of the County's rooms will be vacant,
and their contribution to local taxes and jobs will be zero. In
today's much more competitive environment, this could lead to
disaster.
D. Organizational Structure
Steering Committee develops policy and direction for VCB,
,for final approval by Chamber Board of Directors .
Steering Committee has same legal status as other Chamber
committees.
Steering Committee composed of 17 members of the VCB; 15
elected by the members of the VCB, plus two designated
members: the president of the San Luis Obispo Chamber, and a
representative of the San Luis Obispo County Mayors and
Managers Association.
Elected Steering Committee members to be elected by the VCB
members, one vote per member.
Steering Committee to include:
Six representatives from lodging businesses without
full service conference facilities.
Five representatives from full-service conference
facilities.
Four representatives from non-lodging VCB members (such
as airlines, car rental firms, attractions, theatres,
restaurants, etc. )
Steering Committee Chairperson to be elected by members of
the Steering Committee.
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Organizational Plan--July, 1986
E. Methods and Functions
The Bureau founders felt that it was critical
to
develop a structure that was truly representative of the
entire county, and then create a program that complemented
and enhanced the work of the area ' s Chambers of Commerce,
and didn' t duplicate their efforts .
o Hire an experienced tourism marketing professional to
direct and coordinate the functions of the' Bureau.
o Create and implement the San Luis Obispo County's first
coordinated and planned marketing campaign, stressing
the benefits of the area as a destination.
o Use direct sales by telephone and in person, at sales
conferences, association meetings , travel trade shows
and other conferences to develop new sources of
individual and group business .
o Develop new, coordinated countywide sales materials and
brochures.
Everyone Benefits!
Typical Daily Spending of Visitor to Smaller City
(In $ and R of total)
Food Lodging
1
39 36.8x 24 22.6%
Other 2 1.93
23 21.7% '
Auto/Gas 8 7.5% = Retall
Public trans. 3 2.87.
Amusement/Ent. 7 6.6%
1985 —.
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nfe#ce Bureau 6
Organizational Plan--July, 1986
F. Funding 0
o Funding goal : $252 ,000 first year
o Funding philosophy: 50% private industry funded, 50%
government funded.
o First year income: (projected) based on approx. 3 .5% of
1984-85 bed tax receipts, $1000 minimum.
County of San Luis Obispo $30,000
City of San Luis Obispo 28, 500
City of Morro Bay 21 , 500
City of Pismo Beach 27,000
Paso Robles 8,000
Arroyo Grande 4 ,000
Grover City 1 ,000
Atascadero 1 ,000
Private Industry Council 5,000 -
Total
000 -Total government funds $126,000
Member dues $90,000
Fees for service 10,000
San Luis Obispo Chamber con-
tribution to overhead 26,000 '
Total private industry $126,000
San Luis Obis Count Visitors
P Y & Conference Bureau 7
Organizational Plan--July, 1986
G. Proposed Dues Schedule (Annual Dues)
1 . Lodging businesses WITH full service conference
facilities*
Located in a city or Located in city or
county which helps county which does NOT help
fund VCB fund VCB
$16 per room $32 per room
2 . . Lodging businesses WITHOUT full service conference
facilities*
Located in a city or Located in city or
county which helps county which does NOT help
fund VCB fund VCB
$11 per room $22 per room
3 . Airlines
Located in a city or Located in city or
county which helps county which does NOT help
fund VCB fund VCB
$2000 $4000
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4 . Non-lodging businesses
Located in a city or Located in city or
county which helps county which does NOT help
fund VCB fund VCB
$400 $800
5. CREDITS FOR OTHER MEMBERSHIPS
An amount equal to 75% of the dues paid to the San Luis
Obispo Chamber of Commerce for membership dues shall be
credited towards VCB dues.
An amount equal to 50% of the dues paid to other
Chambers of Commerce which -are VCB "Participating
Partners" shall be credited towards VCB dues.
"Participating Partners" are those Chambers which
actively support the VCB, encourage VCB membership, and
encourage their local government support of the VCB.
A maximum of two Chamber credits will be allowed.
6. Notes —,
"Full service conference facilities" means those
facilities which can handle groups of 100+ and provide
food service. Minimum dues: $200, all categories.
San Luis Obisp#County Visitors & Conferete Bureau 8
Organizational Plan--July, 1986
H. Marketing Plan
The marketing plan will be developed by the VCB director in
consultation with the San Luis Obispo Chamber 's experienced
marketing staff and an outside agency. However, the founders
feel that the plan will generally be as follows :
o Advertising 33% of budget - $85 ,000
Magazines $30,000
Newspapers 17,000
Trade journals 10,000
Cooperative ads 10,000
Direct Mail 5,000
Promotional items 3,000
Production fees 10,000
o Direct Sales 30% of budget $75 ,000
Salaries., benefits, travel, booth production, booth
shipping, booth space charges, sales materials
o Publications $35,000
150,000 Brochures, name badges, etc
o Administration, offices, and .overhead
$35 ,000
Offices, insurance, telephone, computer services, postage,
shipping, office equipment, equipment rental, printing,
office supplies, repairs and maintenance, janitorial,
utilities, _dues and subscriptions, etc.
I. Member benefits
Increasing the tourism business, of which they are a part.
Information_ and networking with others in the tourism
business, through the VCB newsletter, and VCB meetings.
Participating with the VCB at travel and trade shows.
Advertising in VCB publications.
Participating in travel writer and travel agent -
familiarization tours to this county.
Eligibility to serve on steering committee.
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Organizational Plan--July, 1986
J. General business benefits
Tourism is San Luis Obispo County 's fastest growing
industry. Any increase in tourism affects every business in
the county, both through direct . spending of tourists , and by
the indirect spending of those business people and employees
in the tourism business.
r K. Community benefits
Tourism provides sound, clean economic growth which
translates into new and better jobs for those people working
in this county.
Tourism focuses attention on the natural and man-made beauty
of the area, and thus aids in its protection.
The taxes paid by tourists substantially reduce the tax
burden on local residents .
Tourists support and make possible the high calibre of
cultural events of our area .
Tourism helps create services which would not normally be
available in rural areas, such as fine restaurants .
By increasing off season tourism, the VCB will make tourism
Jobs more stable and less prone to off-season layoffs .
Transient Occupancy Tax
Son Luis Obispo Cities & County
1984-85 Fiscal Year
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Organizational Plan--July, 1986 10
ECONOMIC IMPACT OF TOURISM TO SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY CITIES
FOR 1984
% County Tourist Jobs in Tourists Taxes
Tourism spending Tourism Paid to City
Atascadero .18% $ 496,868 11
$ 10, 546
Arroyo Grande , 3.57% 9,854 ,557 224
191 ,316
Grover City .22% 602 , 284 14
12,890
Morro Bay 17.95% 49,548 , 821 1125 1 ,051 , 691
Paso Robles 6.57 18, 135 , 696 412
384,936
Pismo Beach 22 .61% 62 , 412 , 191 1417
1 ,324, ?19
San Luis Obispo 23.72% 65,476, 213 1486
• 1 ,389,755
C SLO County 25. 19% 69,533 ,972 1578
1 ,475,882
To 100.00% $276,038 ,000 6266
$5, 859,000
Notes:
1. Totals may not add correctly due to rounding.
2. Source for county data:
The Economic Impact of Travel in California, 1984
Published by California Department of Commerce, Office of
Tourism, September 1985
3. Source for City data:
Derived using model developed by the U.S. Travel Data Center.
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Organizational Plan--July, 1986 11
COMPARISON OF TOURISM PROMOTIONAL FUNDS ALLOCATED, 1985
TOT Total TOT Total for Percent of
City Rate Collected Tourism Promo TOT Collected
Bakersfield 10.0% $2, 100, 000 $ 243,000
Bishop - 6OSK 230, 904 11 . 6%
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Carlsbad 80,000 34 . 6%
6.0% 1 , 100,000 230,000 20. 9%
Claremont 10.0% 410,000 50,000
Concord 8. 5% 1 , 325,652 12.5%
Culver Cit 325,000 24 . 5
City 8,p� 948,979 198,369 20. 9%
Desert Resort 8.0% 3, 333,000 250,000
Escondido 8.0% 340,000 7.5%
Eureka 101 ,000 29.?%
8.0% 700, 508 233,860 33 .3%
Fresno 9.0% 1 , 924,582 445,635
Long Beach 7.0% 3, 102,000 23.2%
Los Angeles 11 .0% 44, 036,000 1 ,300,000 41 .9%'
Modesto � 6,000,000 13 . 6%
8.0% 543,000 91 ,500 16.8%
Monterey Penn. 8.0% 9, 339,700 471 ,254
Oakland 8.0% . 3,400,000 1 , 300,000 5.0%
Ontario 8.0% 1 ,051 ,481 38 . 2%
Oxnard 114,675 10.9%9.0% 727,000 325,000 44 . 7%
Palm Springs 9.0% 5,200,000 _ 1 ,750,000
Pasadena 9.8% 2, 100,000 32 .7
Redding 8.p% 500,000 23,8%
997,751 498,650 49.9%
Riverside 8.0% 606,311 224,000
Sacramento 10.0% ' 5,500000 11050,000 37.0%
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San Diego 7.0% 23, 459,000 6,060,000 25.0%
San Francisco 9.8% 44,900,000 6,500,000 25 .8
Santa Barbara 10.0AG 5,018,000 625, 506 14 .5%
Santa Cruz 9.5% 1 ,500,000 - 12.5%
Santa Maria 572 ,_000 38. 1%
8.0% 642, 418 84,737 13 . 2%
Santa Monica 8.0% 2,052,000 302,000
Santa Ynez 8.0% 810,000 143,994 14.7%
Sonoma Co. 6-10 __ 1,432,000 516,000 17.8%
So. Lake Tahoe 8.0% 4,400,000 1 ,000,000 36.0%
Stockton 8.0% 1 ,300,000 :300,000 25 .0%
Tuolumne 8.0% 23.0%
307,000 `128,000 41 .7%
Source: Western Associations of Convention & Visitors Bureaus.
1986
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San Luis Obispo County
Visitors & Conference Bureau
JONNI S. EYLAR
Director
Jonni Eylar brings a wealth of tourism expertise to her
new post as Director of the San Luis Obispo County
Visitors and Conference Bureau (VCB) . Eylar, a Colorado
native, honed her skills in the resort business there,
leaving a notable list of achievements when she made the
move to San Luis Obispo.
She is a graduate of the University of Northern Colorado
with a degree in Business Administration and Marketing.
Eylar began her career as Assistant Marketing Director for
the Snowmass Resort Association in Snowmass Village,
Colorado. In addition to conducting market analysis,
media planning and public relations, Eylar developed and
executed a resort-wide marketing plan for the
association's member properties.
She devised and promoted a series of special events which
resulted in a 15% increase in tourist business during a
traditional slow season. While at Snowmass, Eylar also
coordinated a program which brought the various resorts
together in a cooperative advertising program.
She left Snowmass for a post as Marketing Director for
Vacation Resorts of Aspen, Colorado. Her new position
called for the development of a cohesive marketing plan
for three distinctly different Colorado resort areas:
Snowmass, Vail and Aspen. Eylar's expertise and programs
saw a 13% increase in revenues for the properties, as well
as the establishment of sales programs with travel agents,
tour wholesalers and airline representatives.
The new SLO County VCB Director comes to her newest
position from a two year post with .the Stonebridge Inn and
Conference Center in Colorado, where she served as
Director of Sales and Marketing. At Stonebridge, Eylar
developed and executed a sales and marketing plan for the
hotel, conference and restaurant facility. Once again,
her skills and efforts brought a revenue increase to the
center, marking a 10% gain for the Stonebridge Center.
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JONNI EYLAR - page 2
Eylar has a demonstrated ability to get results in the
highly competitive arena of tourism promotion. She has
enjoyed success in developing and executing marketing
plans; she has a proven skill in coalescing business and
community support for tourism; and she understands the
critical importance of tourism in San Luis Obispo County.
Hailing from a beautiful resort area, Eylar is also
sensitive to the delicate touch needed to protect a
charming community.
- • Eylar was named VCB Director on July 1, 1986. Her office
is located at 1041 Chorro, Suite E in San Luis Obispo.
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She is single and lives in San Luis Obispo.
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NEWS RELEASE , OR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 8, 1986
� c...� L Contact: Jan Sprague
��Lat�1 Luis Obispo Phone: (805) 543-1328
Clumber OI Commerce
CHAMBER
BER ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER COUNTYWIDE VISITORS BURE0
The private and public sectors of San Luis. Obispo County are joining
forces to more effectively promote tourism to the Central Coast.
Under the leadership of the San Luis Obipso Chamber of Commerce,
the San Luis Obispo County Visitors and Confernce Bureau has been created to
effectively and professionally market San Luis Obipso County as a tourism
destination.
The bureau will be led by a steering committee of volunteer tourism
professionals from throughout the county. The VCB will be funded fifty
percent through tourist-paid motel taxes and fifty percent by dues paid by
businesses. The bureau is requesting 3.5 percent of the motel tax collected
by each city in the county.
The VCB staff will be headed by marketing and sales veteran Jonni
Eylar. Eylar's experience includes top marketing and sales positions with
both large and small resort properties in the Aspen, Colorado area, and
VCB experience with the Snowmass Resort Association. Her speciality has been
the formation of comprehensive marketing plans and coalescing business and
community support for tourism promotion.
"Immediate goals for the San Luis Obispo County VCB will be enhance SLO
County as a vacation destination, to develop off-season tourism and to pursue
small and immediate group tourism business, " said Eylar. This will be
accomplished through an extensive direct mail and advertising campaign,
direct sales at trade and travel shows, and contacts made with travel agents
and tour operators.
According to the latest figures from the California Office of Tourism,
Curists to San Luis Obispo County in 1984 spent almost $300 million, and
directly accounted for over 6300 jobs.
1039 Chorro Street• San Luis Obispo, California 93401 • Administrative Offices (805) 543-1328• Information Services (805) 543-1323
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M E M O R A N D U M
TO: City Council March 10 , 1987
VIA: Michael Shelton, City Manager
FROM: Henry Engen, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Zone Change 2-87
LOCATION: City-wide
APPLICANT: Atascadero City Planning Commission
REQUEST: Revision of the Zoning Ordinance to include "Fur-
niture, Home Furnishings and Equipment" as a
conditionally allowed use in the CN (Commercial
Neighborhood)
BACKGROUND:
At the Planning Commission' s February 2, 1987 meeting, discussion •
was held regarding "Allowed Uses" and "Conditional Uses" within
the CN (Commercial Neighborhood) Zone. This discussion was
prompted by a rezoning request by Ron Idler (Williams House of
Carpets, ZC 20-86 - see attached Minutes excerpt) who wanted to
change the zoning on a lot near Del Rio and E1 Camino Real from
CN Neighborhood Commercial to CR Retail Commercial to permit a
carpet store. The action of the Commission was to recommend de-
niel of the rezoning request (the Council concurred on February
23, 1987) but to initiate a zoning text change to permit a carpet
store as a conditional use in a neighborhood commercial zone.
The Commission directed staff to return with appropriate language
amending the conditionally allowed uses in the CN Zone to include
"Furniture, Home Furnishing, and Equipment" . In addition, the
Commission noted an apparent error in Section 9-3.202 (i) regard-
ing the size of eating and drinking places allowed in the CN
Zone. The Commission directed that this error be corrected.
On February 17, .1987 , a public hearing was held before the Plan-
ning Commission on the above-referenced matter. The Planning
Commission recommended approval of Zone Change 2-87 based on the
findings in attached Draft Ordinance No. 148. .
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MEMO - Zone Change 2-87
Page Two
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend approval of Draft Ordinance No. 148.
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Attachment: Planning Commission Minutes Excerpt - Feb. 2, 1987
Staff Report, dated February 17, 1987
Draft Ordinance No. 148
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Discu ion ensued relating to theestion of whether or :not pear- .
a, ; ; � ance r iew would apply to single-family dwellings. Mr. ' En n noted
7,�" ` iM" the inclu ion of language within the guidelines that would low ;the
�YWx ; `I <. Community evelopment Director, ,at his discretion,' to p 1 (for re :
view) a SFR o 'ect which may have a scenic .impact from in arterial
expressin he feels such
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fc MOTION By .Commis oner .Michielssen .recommending at ;;Counciladop
;the A ea nce ''`Review Manual, as amend , and that no fee
for appeals charged on projects dur ' g�'
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econded by Commissioner
Nat ' ? ;Vic. s� �, ? :,Copelan; passed nanimouSly. �,
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Plan Amendment 1C 7 and Zo Chan a 27-86:-.777
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A;Request initiated by Peter on Developmentn Company (Stephen Deve
cenzi) to revise the existin Ge ral Plan from Moderate Density:'
rs , Single Family to High Densi - Single Family and coinciding Zone ,.
V.V*'_ Change from RSF-Y (1 acre wit S wer 1-1/2 acre without sewer min-�;`
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t�;�k; ;xA„ t ',.imum lot size) to RSF-X (1/2 acre minimum lot size) .
,( Mr. Moses, Assoc. Planner, 'g a staff _re rt, recommending LSF-X ( /
T-' -ited Single-Family Resident'al) zoning, an he responded to quest
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�*�a� i-4rti from the Commission. , -�:- x� � t J >< < <-; < <:�.
iyy� a� i = r- �:''a.-.. T,'-- :e+.3` F c .� J•. -.' �<i r r i , j t- L` +iS: 1 t, :
taia'r�, Public Comment - ;• ;- �, -,� j .L, P .,+
Frit ,+ Steve Devencenzi, re resenting -. Peterson Develop �nt 'Co. ,•�•i•-i`
4�r h= s frustration with/the ..length of time which has el'a sed on this issue
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(noting it has been 9 months since it was last before the Commission) ,.
, 1 adding, however; the applicant has no opposition to st f recommenda-
tions. ( s
Concern was expressed over the impact of the LSF-X zone des ' nation o
a person, ' ith farm animals. '-Staff indicated no horses were seen 'o
field investigation
MOT N �...
By Commissioner Copelan that Planning Commission accept GP
.1C-87 & ZC 27-86 as presented, seconded by Commissioner t
chell; passed unanimously.
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3. General Plan Amendment 1D-87 and Zone Change 20-86 .
Williams House of Carpets, Ron Idler (Bob Lilley) and as ' expanded
by the City of Atascadero. To revise the existing General Plan
Land Use Element Text and Map to expand the Urban Services Area
and Land Use designation to allow for a change in the existin _N
'. ' Commercial Neighborhood) zoningto CR (Commercial Retail) .
C , Mr. Moses, Assoc. Planner, gave staff report, recommending denial,od
he responded to questions from the Commission.
Public Comment
Robert Lilley, representing Williams House of Carpets, spoke in sup-
port of this request; he noted initially the applicant applied for a
zone change after acquiring an option to purchase subject property to
construct a retail carpet distributorship & retail commercial store.
After two separate zoning interpretations from staff, it was decided
that a Gen. Plan amendment would be required, as well.
Tom Vaughan, Twin Cities Engineering, representing Mrs. Cropper (who
owns a portion of Lot 7) , expressed the reason for request to expand
the Urban Services Line was that she was approached by a potential
purchaser of a portion of her property, and in order to split that
portion off for a future commercial development, the line would have
to be extended to include subject property.
Lengthy discussion by Commission ensued regarding uses on subject and
surrounding properties, as well as alternatives available to the Com-
mission.
CMOTION: By Commissioner Copelan to deny GPA 1D-87 & ZC 20-86 , ed
recommend staff prepare an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
which would allow furniture, fixtures & equipment stores
within the CN zone under C.U.P. Motion seconded by Commis-
sioner Michielssen; passed unanimously by roll-call.
COMMISSION RECESSED FOR A BREAK AT 9:10 P.M. MEETING CALLED BACK TO
ORDER AT 9 :30 P.M.
4. zoning Interpretation 1-87:
Request by Idler ' s North County (Donald D. Idler) for Planning
Commi
ss
trial
interpretation regarding use types al ed in Indus-
trial Park one districts.
Mr. DeCamp, SeniorP rrn r, gave staff repo and responded toques-
tions
from the Commission.
Public Comment
Don Idler, Idler ' s Appli es, spoke in s port of this request for
interpretation, noti a is anxious to ex dl _
his business
license as soon possible. He opposes the requi ent to initiate a
zoning text c ge as his responsibility, feeling the 'ority of his
space is or a "proper incidental" use (noting the pri useof e
cream les was considered an "incidental" use to the primary nu
t ng use and was, therefore, allowed and business license grant
City of Atascadero Item: B.1
STAFF REPORT
FOR: Planning Commission Meeting Date: Feb. 17, 1987
BY: Steven L. Decamp, Senior Planner File No: ZC 2-87
Project Address: City-wide
SUBJECT:
Revision of the Zoning Ordinance to include "Furniture, Home Fur-
nishings and Equipment" as a conditionally allowed use in the
CN (Commercial Neighborhood) Zone.
BACKGROUND:
Notice of public hearing was published in the Atascadero News on
February 6, 1987.
A. SITUATION AND FACTS:
1. Applicant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .City of Atascadero
2. General Plan Designation. . . . .Retail Commercial
3. Environmental Status. . . . . . . . .Negative Declaration pre-
viously posted.
B. ANALYSIS:
At the Planning Commission's February 2, 1987 meeting, discussion
was held regarding "Allowed Uses" and "Conditional Uses" within
the CN (Commercial Neighborhood) Zone. This discussion ensued
from a General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Amendment (GP 1D-86 and
ZC 20-86) request to allow a CR (Commercial Retail) Zone designa-
tion near the intersection of Del Rio Road and El Camino Real.
The Commission agreed with staff that this change in zone desig-
nation would not be appropriate.
At the conclusion of the discussion, the Commission directed staff
to return with appropriate language amending the conditionally
allowed uses in the CN zone to include "Furniture, Home Furnish-
ing, and Equipment In addition, the Commission noted an ap-
parent error in Section 9-3.202 (1) regarding the size of eating
and drinking places allowed in the CN zone. The Commission di-
rected that this error be corrected.
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Staff Report ZC 2-87
February 17, 1987
Page Two
Analysis Cont'd
The attached Exhibit A indicates the proposed changes in the
zoning ordinance text requested by the Commission. Language to
be deleted is dashed (-----) Language to be added is underlined
(add) .
C. RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Zone Change 2-87 based on the find-
ings` in the draft ordinance included as Exhibit C.
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Attachments: EXHIBIT A - Affected Territory
EXHIBIT B - Proposed Text Amendment
EXHIBIT C - Proposed Ordinance
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ADOPTED JUNE 27, 1983
GN Zones
• CN (Commercial Neighborhood) Zone
9-3. 201. Purpose: This zone is established to provide for small
scale retail shopping and personal service facilities at the neighbor-
hood level. The Commercial Neighborhood Zone is situated and designed
to serve the limited shopping and service needs of the immediately
surrounding residential area.
9-3.202. Allowable Uses: The following uses shall be allowed in
the Commercial Neighborhood Zone. The establishment of allowable uses
shall be as provided by Section 9-2.107 (Plot Plans) and Section
9-2.108 (Precise Plans) :
(a) Food and beverage retail sales, where areas of use are less
than 1000 square feet per store
(b) Roadside stands (See Section 9-6 .116)
(c) Temporary or seasonal retail sales (See Section 9-6 .174)
(d) General merchandise stores, where areas of use are less than
1000 square feet per store
(e) Accessory storage (See Section 9-6 .103)
(f) Personal services, where areas of use are less than 1000
square feet per store
(g) Utility transmission facilities
(h) Collection stations (See Section 9-6 .130)
(i) Eating and drinking places, where areas of use are -g-ne re-r- less
than 1000 square feet per store
(]) Bed and Breakfast
(k) Schools (See Section 9-6 .125)
9-3 . 203. Conditional Uses: The following uses may be allowed in
the Commercial Neighborhood Zone. The establishment of conditional
uses shall be as provided by Section 9-2.109 (Conditional Use
Permits) :
(a) Caretaker ' s residence (See Section 9-6 .104)
(b) Churches and related activities (See Section 9-6 .121)
(c) Pipelines
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(d) Service Stations (See Section 9-6.164) •
(e) Food and beverage retail sales, where areas of use are
greater than 1000 square feet per store
(f) General merchandise stores, where areas of use are greater
than 1000 square feet per store
(g) Personal services, where areas of use are greater than 1000
square feet per store
(h) Eating and drinking places, where areas of use are greater
than 1000 square feet per store
(i) Furniture, Home Furnishings and Equipment
9-3.204. Lot Size. There shall be no minimum lot size in the
Commercial Neighborhood Zone.
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EXHIBIT C
ORDINANCE NO. 148
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT
SECTION 9-3.202 (I) REVISING THE SQUARE FOOTAGE FOR ALLOWED
EATING AND DRINKING PLACES AND SECTION 9-3.203 BY ADDING
"FURNITURE, HOME FURNISHINGS, AND EQUIPMENT" AS A CONDITIONAL USE
WHEREAS, the proposed zoning ordinance text amendment is consis-
tent with the General Plan as required by Section 65860 of the Cali-
fornia Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment is in conformance with Section
65800 et seq. of the California Government Code concerning zoning reg-
ulations; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment will not have a significant ad-
verse impact upon the environment. The Negative Declaration
previously prepared for the project is adequate.
WHEREAS, the Atascadero Planning Commission held a public hear-
ing on February 17, 1987.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Atascadero does ordain
as follows-
Section 1. Council Findings.
1. The proposal is compatible with the surrounding land use
and zoning.
2. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan.
3. The proposal will not result in any significant adverse en-
vironmental impacts. The Negative Declaration prepared for
the project is adequate.
Section 2. Text Change.
The text of the CN (Commercial Neighborhood) Zone Allowed Uses
and Conditional Uses is approved to change the text of the Zoning Or-
dinance to read as follows:
1. Section 9-3. 202 Allowable Uses, Subsection (i) is amended
to read:
Ordinance No. 148
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(i) Eating and drinking places, where areas of use are
less than 1000 square feet per store.
2. Section 9-3. 203 Conditional Uses is amended by adding the
following Subsection (i) :
(i) Furniture, Home Furnishings and Equipment.
Section 3. Publication.
The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published once
within fifteen (15) days after its passage in the Atascadero News, a
newspaper of general circulation, printed, published, and circulated
in the City in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code;
shall certify the adopting and posting of this ordinance and shall
cause this ordinance and this certification together with proofing of
posting to be entered into the Book of Ordinances of this City.
Section 4. Effective Date.
This ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and
effect at 12:01 a.m. on the 31st day after its passage.
On motion by and seconded by
, the foregoing ordinance is hereby adopted in its
entirety by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
DATE ADOPTED:
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
BOYD C. SHARITZ, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
MICHAEL SHELTON, City Manager
Ordinance No. 148
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
JEFFREY G. JORGENSEN, City Attorney
PREPARED BY:
HENRY ENGE
Community evelopmen Director
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M E M O R A N D U M
To: City Council ,
Thru: Mike Shelton
From: David G. Jorgense
Date: February 27, 1987
Subject: Amended Revenue Sharing Budget
RECOMMENDATION
It is our recommendation that the Council amend the
1986-1987 Revenue. Sharing Budget.
DISCUSSION
As discussed at the mid-year budget session with the City
Council, the audit report identified a larger Revenue Sharing
Fund Balance than was originally estimated when the budget was
adopted in July 1986.
Because of the short fall in development fees revenue and
in order to complete the Capital Project Programs the Council
adopted when it approved the 1986-1987 Capital Project Budget,
it is recommended that the additional Revenue Sharing funds be
used for these projects:
Police Facility $ 93,621
Paloma Park Phase II _33,644
Drainage Projects 24 ,000
Santa Rosa Bridge 13, 000
Lake Pavilion Project 25,000
Total $189 ,265
Amendment of the 1986/87 Revenue Sharing Budget was advertised
in the Atascadero News as a Public Hearing Item for City Council
consideration on the March 10, 1987 Council Meeting.
RESOLUTION 24-87 •
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ATASCADERO
AMENDING THE REVENUE SHARING BUDGET FOR THE
1986-1987 FISCAL YEAR
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF
WHEREAS, after receipt of the 1985-1986 audit report there
was a larger Revenue Sharing Fund Balance than was originally
estimated; and
WHEREAS, it is the Council' s desire to complete the Capital
Project Program originally adopted in the 1986-1987 Budget; and
WHEREAS, there is a short fall in development fees; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Atascadero City
Council that the Revenue Sharing Fund Balance totaling $189,265
be used for the following projects:
Police Facility $ 93,621
Paloma Park Phase II 33,644
Drainage Projects 24 ,000
Santa Rosa Bridge 13,000
Lake Pavilion Project 25,000
Total $189, 265
On motion by Councilperson and seconded
by Councilperson , the foregoing resolution is
hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ADOPTED:
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA
By:
MARJORIE R. MACKEY, Mayor
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. ATTEST:
BOYD C. SHARITZ, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
MICHAEL SHELTO , City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
JEFFREY G. JORGENSEN, City Attorney
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M E M O R A N D U M
March 2 , 1987
To : City Council
Via: Mike Shelton, City Manager
From: Bob Best, Parks and Recreation Directorij
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Subject : Lake Feasibility_ Study Report
BACKGROUND
For the past several months Alderman Engineering has been conducting
a Feasibility Study for the improvement of Atascadero Lake. This
study is now complete . Jeff Alderman and his technical support staff
have been asked to provide Council with a verbal report on March 10th.
A copy of the report is attached to provide Council the opportunity
of reading the report prior to that date. As it is quite detailed,
the Engineering team will be prepared to provide a complete verbal
presentation and respond to any questions .
• The March 10 presentation is a verbal report only, and will outline
the numerous problems associated with Atascadero Lake. Staff will then
develop the scope of services needed for Engineering Services for the
Lake Project based on the Feasibility Report and Parks and Recreation
CommisAon input , present a priority plan for expenditures for the
project , and ask Council for authorization to seek proposals for Engin-
eering Services for the Lake Project . Anticipated date for these items
is March 24 .
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Atascadero Lake
Atascadero, California
Feasibility Study for the Improvement of Atascadero Lake
An Investigative Study, including Historical
, Information, Observed Current Practices , Test
Data, and Proposed Mitigation Measures
March, 1987
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Prepared for: Parks & Recreation Department
City of Atascadero
Atascadero , California
Prepared by: Alderman Engineering
1670 12th Street
Los Osos , California
with technical consultation
and assistance from:
Dr. Robert J. Brown , Biologist
Mr. Steven Mc°fasters , Biologist
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 1
Summary of Lake History 2
Lake Description 3
Watershed 3
Lake Water Chemistry 5
Biological Survey 11
Vegetation 11
Fish 12
Benthic Organisms 12
Birds 13
Copper Sulfate Control of Algal Populations 16
Principal Environmental Problems 19
Possible Mitigation Measures 20
Maintaining Dissolved Oxygen Levels 20
Reducing Nutrient Levels and Improving • 21
Water Quality
Improvement of Human Factors 22
Scraping and Removal of Lake Bottom 23
Sediments
Mechanical Filtration of Lake Water 25
Sewerage of the Surrounding Residential 26
Community
Water Wells and Water Sources 27
Shoreline Grading and Miscellaneous 28
Clean-up
Planting of Additional Warm-Water Fish Species 28
Summary of Mitigation Measures 29
APPENDIX DESCRIPTION
A Historical Newspaper Articles
B Topographical and Watershed Layout Maps
and Information
C Water Chemistry and Physical Test Data
D Lake Water Biological Test Data &
Discussion
E Schedule of Past Lake Trout Plantings
F Schedules of Copper Sulfate Applications
G Historical Accounts of Fish Die-offs
H Notes from Meetings with Local Residents
I Ozonation Treatment
J Biofiltration
K Scraping of Lake Bottom Sediments
TABLE OF CONTENTS (Con't.) .
APPENDIX DESCRIPTION
L Wildfowl Management-Harassment &
Trapping Methods
M Sewerage of Residences Surrounding
Atascadero Lake
N Water Wells & Water Sources
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INTRODUCTION
. Over the last couple of decades , Atascadero Lake and Park has
degenerated, as far as health , safety, and esthetic aspects are
concerned. One need only review photographs and articles of the past,
as well as listen to the recollections of local long-time residents
concerning the recreational opportunities and lake and park qualities
which existed between the years of 1915 to the 1950' s to clearly reach
this conclusion .
The purpose of this lake feasibility study is to investigate the
history of Atascadero Lake to more fully comprehend possible
restoration efforts which mai- be possible ; to observe and research ,
with the use of testing procedures , the current state of the lake, as
well as observe current practices which are taking place at and around
the lake ; and finally, to consider and/or recommend certain mitigation
measures which may improve the conditions of the lake, with
approximate estimates of monetary costs involved with these measures
This stud; has been commissioned by the Parks and Recreation
Department of the City of Atascadero, and it focuses on the
improvement. of Atascadero Lake itself, with a definite recreational
prospective . Inherent with this standpoint is an obvious concern for
public health and safety, with a main_ theme of the improvement of the
water quality of the lake . With this in mind, is is our hope that the
process of restoration and/or improvement of many recreational
pursuits can be initiated - including (but not limited to ) , swimming
in designated area ( s ) , fishing , boating , etc .
0 In recent rears , there have been several episodes of fish die-offs in
Atascadero Lake . The numbers of fish d ing have sometimes reached
several hundred. The stressful lake and weather conditions which have
accompanied and probably= caused these occurrences did not take place
during the period of time allotted for this study. This was
unfortunate , from the standpoint of enabling' first-hand investigation
of some of the more severe ecological problems of the lake, under
worst.-case conditions . Thus , some of the conclusions in this stud
are somewhat speculative, although there is reasonable confidence that
such conclusions are accurate .
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SUMMARY OF LAKE HISTORY
There is very little in the way of a documented history of Atascadero
Lake. The small size of the lake and surrounding community, combined
with fiscal constraints at all governmental levels have acted in
concert to restrict both the number and scope of previous studies .
The vast majority of the historical information comes from local .
newspaper accounts ( see Appendix A) . These articles , from the early
1900 's , indicate that the basin was filled by winter rains and receded
during the summer months . The "lake" was probably used as a watering
hole for livestock and/or a swimming hole by local children, much as
temporary impoundments are used in agricultural areas today.
In 1901 the United States Army- asked Congress to purchase the J .H.
Henry Ranch , including Atascadero Lake , for use as atmilitary camp.
Although the request was not granted, the Henry Ranch was purchased
nine years later by E . G. Leis . During a dry period, Lewis had `
engineers enlarge the basin to its present day size and shape .
Newspaper accounts suggest that the enlargement of the lake was done ,
in part , for promotional purposes .However , Lewis certainly recognized
the recreational value of the lake. His 1915 promotional bulletins
referred to the lake and surrounding area as a park , "preserved. . . fo=
the enjoyment of the residents" .
In 1916 the park at Atascadero Lake was a prominent part of the Fourth
of July celebration . Recreational use of the lake by residents
increased substantially through the 20 ' s and 30 ' s . In the late 1920' s ,
Lewis ' land development company failed and in 1931 the County of San
Luis Obispo purchased the lake and surrounding park . In 1939 a WPA
project enlarged arid greatly improved the county park . Recreational
use , by count' residents , continued to increase as the county park and
lake were improved .At one time a small lighthouse and Dutch windmill
stood on its shore . Footbridges were built across the inlets and
shrubs were planted along the shoreline . Recreational use continued
into the 1910 ' s when residents from all over the county traveled to
Atascadero Lake to go fishing , swim, and water ski . A swimming pool
was built on the shore , north of the pavilion. Atascadero Lake and
Park was truly- a recreational asset for the entire community.
In 1950 , San Luis Obispo County engineers surveyed the lake . A water
rights application was granted for I40 acre-feet of water to be
diverted from Atascadero Creek annually. A pipe was installed which
extended from the creek to the lake and the flow was controlled by a
valve . The pipe is still in use at the present time .
In 1962 , county engineers , using heavy equipment during low water
periods, scraped the bottom of the lake to enlarge and deepen the
basin. The dry lake sediments were pushed to the South-East end of the
lake and were of sufficient size to create an island at normal -ater
levels. The island was planted and declared a wildlife sanctuary .
Atascadero Lake has undergone considerable degradation and neglect
over the past several decades . The motor boats , water skiers ,
windmill , lighthouse , and footbridges have all been removed over the
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years . The pool wall collapsed into the lake, where it remains today.
Most of the landscaped vegetation along the shoreline has died as the
irrigation system is no longer functional . Over the years there have
been many periods when swimming in the lake was temporarily- banned by-
the County Health Department , but in 1985 the Atascadero City Council
formally removed lake swimming provisions from the use ordinance which
governs the Parks and Recreation Department . This ban continues in
effect to the present time . Liability, water quality, health
considerations , and difficulties in providing adequate lifeguard
services were discussed by the council in arriving at the decision to
ban swimming in Atascadero Lake.
Growth of the surrounding community- has made Atascadero Lake and Par;
subject to the unique problems and environmental pressures associated
with "urban" lakes . Many- residents consider the lake an appropriate
dumping ground for domesticated water fowl , local teenagers have
driven automobiles into the lake because they could not negotiate a
turn in the road, trash from picnics litters the shoreline , goose
droppin-s contaminate grass play- areas in the park , and broken
bottles , beer cans , old tire, , shoes , pieces of concrete, rusting
pipe , and other types of trash can be seen littering the submered
shoreline.
Today, in its present state , the recreational use of Atascadero Lake
is limited to jogging , fishing , non-motorized boating , bird watching
and quiet walks . Atascadero Lake park and pavilion area are still used
by large numbers of people on weekends and holidays . Every morning and
evening a number of local residents walk around the lake and enjoy the
peace and tranquillity- that the lake provides . Fishermen dot the
shoreline and seem relatively unconcerned if the fish aren' t bitin .
Local children ride their bikes around the lake , stopping occasior:a1_y-
to ship reeks across the surface . In these limited wars , Atas_adei-3
Lake still continues to serve as a recreational center, providing for
the enjoyment of a number of residents , many- of whom can still recall
when the lake and part; were important centers for community
activities and people took pride in these recreational resources .
LAKE DESCRIPTION
Watershed
Atascadero Labe lies in a basin , bounded by foothills of the
California Coastal Range to the west and south and a smaller series of
hills to the east . Atascadero Creek is to the north of the lake
Residential housing, exists primarily along the east shore ,along Lake
View Drive, and to the crest along Marchant and Santa Rosa Avenues .
Pasture land exists to the south of the lake , where a small' creek
flows into the basin, supplying rune-ff water to the lake during wet
periods of the year. The Sarlta Rosa Avenue bridge crosses the creed .
Floc: rates in the creel: may be substantial during heavy rains , but
generally are relatively small . An earth-filled dam forms the northern
shoreline of the lake , along with an overflow spillway and drainage
channel to Atascadero -Creek . The elevation at the top of the spi'lway ,
and hence the elevation of the water surface of the lake when the lake
is full , is 910 feet , according to L;.S .G. S data .
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Atascadero Lake is an evaporative basin, which receives residential ,
street , pasture land runoff, and diverted water from Atascadero Creeli.
The lake is allotted 140 acre-feet of water annually from the creek ,
which enters the lake through a 12-inch diameter cast irot: inlet pipe .
The cast iron pipe is capped with a hinged cap at its end, which can
be. manually opened to permit the inflow of water from the creek . The
inlet is located approximately 80 feet east of the spillway-, along the
northern shoreline . Other than a few minor springs , which have been
reported by local residents to exist in the deep water region of the
lake, there are no other known sources of water for the lake. The
majority of surface inflow occurs during the rainy- months of the year
and continues on into early- spring . The only- outflow of water from the
lake generally occurs for a brief period at the end of the rainy
season, over the spillway. For the remainder of the year,
evaporation and seepage from the basin continuously reduce the lake
volume. Thus , there is very little turnover of the water supply at the
lake.
No viable water wells presently- exist in the immediate region f
surrounding the lake . If an underground aoufer of sufficier.t
capacity was to exist in the area , such a water well could be
developed to introduce a supply of water as required . In this way, a
certain amount of water turnover could be accomplished, as well as
maintain the water surface of the lake at a fairly constant level .
However, experienced local well drillers report that no such viable
underground aquifers exist in the area .
A manually controlled gate valve exists at the northwestern sector of
the lake along the shoreline ( dam) . It has a steel-grated opening ,
which is located approximately 50 feet east of the above mentioned
inlet and 130 feet east of the spillway-. This outlet is capable of
draining the lake to an approximate level of 903 . 7 feet , or 6 . : feet
below the top of the spillway.
Table 1 . Physical Description of Atascadero Lake and Watershed.
Size 30 . 5 Acres
Maximum Depth 13 Feet
Average Depth 6 . 85 Feet
Maximum Volume 9 , 100 , 000 Cubic Feet
68 , 100 , 000 Gallons
209 Acre-feet
Maximum Shoreline 6 , 500 Feet
1 . 23 `31' 1es
Maximum Length 2 , 430 Feet
Maximum Width 910 Feet.
Watershed 458 Acres
See Appendix B for Topographic maps and information for Atascadero Lak-3.
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TABLE 2. Water chemistry data for several local lakes.
41, WATER CHEMISTRY Nacimiento Salinas Lopez Atascadero CALIF
Lake Reservoir Lake Lake STD
Temperature(Centigrade ) 25 21 24
PH 8 . 4 8 . 0 8. 15 8 . 3
Total Dissolved Solids* 262 174 444 620 <100(
Carbonate(as CaCOa )*
Bicarbonate(as CaCOW 88 97 255 160
Total Alkalinity* 88 97 255 160
Sulfate* 33 82 117 180 <50C
Chlorides 7 . 4 8 . 0 19 6C :50(
Copper= 0 . 02 0 . 008 " 0 . 007 <0 . O4 <1 . (
Zinc* - 0 . 036 0. 015 0 . 0.1 <5 .(
Manganese* - 0 . 007 0 . 013 0 . 095 <0. O1:
Total Hardness= 108 142 367 370
Specific Conductance* * 267 342 670 800 < 160(
Calcium* 15 32 91 80
?Magnesium* 11 45 34 39
Sodium* 12 19 25 32
Iron* - 0 . 191 0 . 052 0 . 71 <0. 3'
Nitrate-N* - <0 . 0! 0 . 01 <0 . 01 < 10 . 0
?citrate as NO3 * - <0 . 04 0 . 04 <0 . 4 05 . 11
Ammonia* - 0 . 00 - 0 . 3
Organic Nitrogen* 0 . 33 - 1 .3
Ortho-Phosphate* 0 . 01 - - <0 . 03 ( 9/IC/8E
0 . 15 ( 12/ 16/8E
Total Phosphate* 0 . 03 - - <0 . 03 ( 9/10/8t
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* =milligrams/liter ; * * =micromhos 0 . 30 ( 1::/16/8
CALIF STD= State of California drinking Fater standards
41; See Appendix; C for analytical laboratory reports .
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Water chemistry data for three major drinking water reservoirs in San
Luis Obispo County and Atascadero Lake are shown in Table 2 . The water
chemistry of any lake is dependent upon the chemical composition of
the soils within the watershed and lake basin, frequency of coastal
rains(high in sodium chloride ) , and ground water composition. Land use
within the watershed is extremely important , since such use mai- result:
in "foreign" chemicals being added to the lake . For example,
residential use can result in sewage contamination, farming can result
in the introduction of toxic pesticides , or mining may result in
accelerated entry of heavy metals . Lastly, actual use of the lake may
contribute significantly to the water chemistry-. Boat use
significantly increases gasoline and oil residues , over the amount of
these residues added by street runoff in a residential area.
The higher Total Dissolved Substances in Atascadero Lake is probably
due mostly to evaporative concentration. While evaporation occurs in
all bodies of water, reservoirs tend to have high inflow rates and
equally high outflow rates , thus evaporative concentration cannot
significantly- increase the total dissolved solids . However, "in
Atascadero Lake , runoff entering the lame only flows through the lane
and out the spillway for a relatively brief period. The comparatively
small watershed of Atascadero Lake provides barely enough water to
maintain the lake level ; hence the need for the 140 acre-feet annual
allotment from Atascadero Creek . Warm, dry days cause high
evaporation rates and commensurate concentration: of dissolved
substances . Thus , the relatively high concentration of dissolveo.
substances in Atascadero Lake is certainly to be expected and is not
due to pollution . Indeed, using total dissolved substances as a single
criterion, Atascadero Lake water meets the drinking water standards
set by the State of California .
In general , lakes in San Luis Obispo County are relative alkaline ,
having a pH between 71 . 5 and 8 . 5 throughout most of the year. Because
the total dissolved solids , particularly bicarbonates , are also hi-gh ,
the lal-:e waters tend to be well buffered and relatively resistant tc
fluctuations in acidity. pH is a measure of acidity and plays a
critical role in controlling the solubility of chemicals in the water .
For example , if the pH of Atascadero lake water decreased from 8 . 3 to
5 . 3 , an calcium carbonate in the lake would dissolve to produce
calcium ion , bicarbonate ion , and carbon dioxide a s . Since snail and
clay: shells a% composed of calcium carbonate , their shells would
dissolve . The acidity of the water would make it impossible for most
aquatic organisms to maintain the slightly basic ply of their blood. It
wou'd also ma1-•e it more difficult for tae animals anc_ plants to rer.,ove
metabolically produced carbon dioxide from their tissues . Those
animals dependent upon hemoglobin, ( the red pigment in blood which is
responsible for binding oxygen at the respiratory surface ) , would
begin to have trouble taking up needed oxygen from the tater, as
hemoglobin ' s ability - to bind oxygen is greatly reduced in acidic
conditions . Thus , a shift in the pH of a lake can result in the death
of fish due to lack of oxygen, even though the water may be saturated
-with oxygen. Hence , the concern exists regarding acid rain=_ and their
impact on natural waters . Atascadero Lake water is well buffered and
is not subject to rapid nor extensive changes in pH .
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An acidic shift in the pH of a lake would cause a chemical impact in
that compounds such as copper hydroxide and copper bicarbonate become
unstable and begin to dissolve if the pH drops below 8 . 0 . Dissolving
these compounds results in the release of copper ion into the water,
and this release can and does kill organisms under these conditions .
However, copper is not the only problem, as most heavy metals are
extremely toxic, and exhibit chemical behaviors similar to that of
copper. Thus cadmium, nickel , zinc, mercury-, and a host of other
elements may be released into the water column from the sediments and
from suspended colloids in the water as a result of a shift in pH
toward the acid range .The buffering capacity of Atascadero Lake water
appears to be sufficient to prevent such potentially detrimental
shifts in pH.
The comparatively high sulfate concentration present in Atascadero
Lake , is almost certainly due to evaporative concentration and
represents no health or environmental hazard. Sulfate ion is extremely-
soluble , but complexes with a wide variety of positively charged ions
forming insoluble precipitates . Bacteria in the lake sediments can
reduce the sulfates to sulfides , the most apparent of which is
hydrogen sulfide. This chemical is often characterized as smelling
like "rotten eg-gs" . Hydrogen sulfide is extremely toxic and is
responsible for mangy- fish kills during the late winter and fall
months . Hydrogen sulfide is rapidly oxidized by dissolved oxygen .
Thus , any build-up of hydrogen sulfide occurs only when the lake water
hal. little , or no dissolved oxygen . Hydrogen sulfide build-up is
0.0111mori in deep lakes , but is far less common in shallow lakes such as
Atascadero Lake. Generally, in shallow lakes mixing by the wind and
photosynthetic addition of oxygen by submerged plants and algae act in
concert to maintain relatively high oxygen levels throughout the depth
of the lake . In the bottom sediments of all lakes bacteria consume
ox gen and create low oxygen conditions at or near the mud-water
interface . Thus , hydrogen sulfide is almost always present in
noticeable amounts in the sediments of. lakes . It is not uncommon for
someone to smell hydro_en sulfide in the mud on their bots , and then
suggest that the lake is polluted. However, in polluted eaters ,
hydro.--Ten sulfide can be detected by just smel'_in-g the water- .
The comparatively high chloride level in Atascadero Lake , at first
glance might- loot; life a greater marine influence than in `_he eth=r
lakes . However ,. most chloride salts are very soluble and soils contain
a high percentage of non-sodium chloride salts . The levels of sodium
and chloride are highest in Atascadero Lake ; however , the
concentrations are well within the physiological scope of the species
presently in the lake and do not. pose any current or future problem
for the biota.
Copper ion is relatively- insoluble in water and even less soluble in
alkaline , hardwater like that in Atascadero Lake . Thus , even though
County and City employees have been spraying Atascadero Lake with
copper sulfate solutions (aquatic weed and algal control measure ) for
many years , there has been no build-up of copper ion in the lake
water. The dissolved copper concentration is below the maximum
drinking water standard and is not a health hazard.
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Zinc , like copper, is toxic in high concentration, but the levels
present in Atascadero Lake are extremely low and not hazardous .
Manganese and iron both exist in concentrations exceeding the drinking .
water standards . These ions are chemically associated and undergo
similar geochemical cycling . They are easily bound by organic
compounds , humid acids , produced by the decal- of plant materials .
Neither iron nor manganese are present in the lake water as dissolved
ions, but rather exist as flocculent suspensions of colloidal
hydroxides . As such, these ions are not readily available to organisms
in the lake, nor would they cause the water to taste or smell
metallic.
Total hardness is a frequently used measure of crater quality. Hardness
is governed by the combined levels of calcium, magnesium, sodium,
potassium, chloride, sulfate , carbonate, and bicarbonate ions .
Residents of Atascadero knot: that the public drinking crater system is
generally considered to be moderately hard water. In general , eater
hardness values are log: in high mountain, alpine lakes and highest in
low desert ponds and lakes . Soil chemistry of the watershed of a lake
is major factor in determining the relative hardness of the waLter .
The presence of calcium rich deposits in the watershed wiil. genera_ly
mean that lakes in the region have relatively hard water .
Specific conductance is a measure of the concentration of
electrolytes , which are charged ions and molecules that are dissolved
in the water. Data shown in Table 2 . ( a'_so see Appendix C ) , show that
Atascadero Lake has the highest level of dissolved electrolytes of the
four lakes shown . This is not surprising since Atascadero Lake is az
evaporation basin and all dissolved substances become concentrated
through the year as a result of evaporative water loss durin.g the dry
season .
Calcium , magnesium , and sodium are important ions in a wide range of
physiological processes in both plants and animals . The levels of
these dissolved substances in Atascadero Lake are well above the
minimum required levels and well below the maximum levels tolerated by
most organisms . It is most unlikely that during the driest years the
concentration of these ions would become dangerously high through
evaporative concentration. Likewise , it is unlikely that high rainfall
years dilute the lake water sufficiently to represent a threat to the
species of plants and animals inhabiting the lake .
Phosphate and nitrate levels in Atascadero Lake water are in the low
range for eutrophic lal•.es . Ammonia , nitrate and organic nitrogen
levels are all considerably higher than in the other lakes shown in
Table 2 . These compounds typically come from the decay of or-r-
materials , mostly- plants , in the lake . However, the small size of
emergent and submergent vegetation coupled with a poorly developed
riparian community( shoreline plants ) , suggests that the decaying plant
material is probably not responsible for the high ammonia , nitrate ,
and organic nitrogen and phosphate levels . The highest levels of
phosphate were observed to occur in December ( see Appendix C) . The
values increased from the late summer levels of <0 . 03 to 0 . 15 mg/l in
December . The apparent cause of this increase was an absence of
rainfall coupled with fall stagnation conditions . Phosphate is rapidly
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accumulated by algae suspended in the water , but when the populations
of planktonic algae and submerged plants are low, phosphate levels
will tend to increase . Evaporative water loss would also be expected
to contribute to the increase in concentration .
Regardless of their source , the nitrate and phosphate levels are not
sufficiently high to be of concern . Phosphate and nitrate are requircd
by plants and thus provide a nutrient base for the entire ecosystem.
Table 3 . Heavy metal composition of the sediments in Atascadero
Lake. (from Appendix C)
Metal Milligrams per Kilogram
Arsenic 1 . 9
Barium 29 . 0
Cadmium 4 . 5
Chromium 14 . 0
Copper 32 .0
Lead 5 , 2
Mercury 0 . 01
Seleniur: 0 . 06
Silver 0 . 3
It has long been recognized that pollution of waters by metals , such
as lead, mercury, chromium, and copper sometimes brings about drastic
changes in their flora and fauna. Modern techniques of analysis have
provided the tools with which ecologists have been able to document
the distribution and biological impact of heavy metal accumulation .
,, The term "heavy metal " refers to about 40 elements . A number of these
elements- are actually required in metabolic pathways of plants and
animals and thus are referred to as "essential micronutrients" . But
the vast majority of heavy- metals have not been shown to be required
for normal growth of organisms and all are known to be toxic in high
concentration . Heavy metals are taken up by plants and animals and
accumulated in their tissues . When an animal feeds on a plant,
containing heavy metals , those metals become accumulated in the
animal . When a hawk eats a coot , heavy metals accumulated in the coot
tissue= are absorbed. by the digestive tract. of the hay-E and become
accumulated in the hawk tissues-principally the liver. Heavy metals
are well known to accumulate at all levels in the food chair, and to
increase dramatically in concentration in each step up the chain. Fc_-
example, copper is present in minute amounts in the waters of
Nacimiento Lake ( see Table 2 . ) , but the concentration in White bass
tissue is more than 20 , 000 times higher than that of the water . Pio-
accumulation and concentration thus become important considerations in
the stud- and management use of heavy- metals . Bio-accumulation of
copper in Atascadero Lake was not investigated in this pr-oj'ect , since:
such studies require resources beyond those provided in this project .
The concentrations of heavy metals in Atascadero Lake sediments de not
exceed background soil concentrations . This does not mean that
Atascadero Lake is not subject to heavy- metal additions from street or
watershed runoff , but -only that such additions are insignificant and
have not resulted in detectable accumulation in the sediments . The
most significant heavy metal intrusion in Atascadero Lake is due to
the use of coPper sulfate for algae control .
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Table 4 . Distribution of dissolved oxygen and temperature in
Atascadero Lake . ( from Appendix Q
DepLh Temp. CO Oxygen mg/liter Date
Surface 27 . 5 11 . 4 7/29/86
1 ft 27 . 5 11 . 2
2 27 . 3 10 . 8
3 26 . 2 10 . 5
4 25 . 0 8 . 4
5 24 . 0 6 . 2
6 24 . 0 5 . 4
7 23 . 8 5 . 3
8 23 . 8 4 . 3
Surface 24 . 5 8 . 2 9/9/80
1 24 . 5 8 . 0
2 24 . 0 8 . 0
3 24 . 0 7 . 9
4 23 . 5 7 . 5
5 23 . 0 7 . 2
6 23 . 0 6 . 5
7 22 . 5 6 . 0
8 22 . 0 5 . 9
8 . 5 22 . 0 5 . 5
As shown in Table 4 . , Atascadero Lake does stratify, both in terms of
temperature and dissolved oxygen. The observed stratification during
the testing period of 1986 would not be detrimental to fish in the 'lei
lake , nor would it greatly restrict their movements . However , the
summer of 198.E was comparatively mile, having only a few days
exceeding 90 degrees F. . Even though the lake is relatively shallow,
high turbidity reduces light penetration causing the energy of the
sunlight to be absorbed in the upper strata of the lake . The depth to
which light can penetrate in the water can be measured by using a
Secchi Disk .. Atascadero Lake had a Secchi Disk reading of between 1 . C
and 1 . 5 feet during the study period. This is a very 2 ot- reading and
attests to the fact that Atascadero Lake water is eNtremel;: turbid due
to the east amount of suspended material in the water column .
rhytoplankton , zooplankton, bacteria , colloids , and orgaLic comple%es
all contribute to the high turbidity. A Secchi Disk reacting of
between 4 and 5 feet could be expected for a lake of acceptable tater
clarity , whereas readings of between 11 and 12 feet are nut uncommon
for clear lakes . under conditions of high turbidity and the absence of
mixing by the wind , the surface waters warm throughout the summer .
During periods of hot weather the surface waters may become
sufficiently warm to cause an avoidance reaction in fish . The deeper
the fish mores to avoid the surface temperature , the less oxygen_ is
available . The summer reduction: in oxygen availability in the bo.tcm
layers of the lake is due to the combined impacts of reduced light
penetration ; hence, reduced photosynthetic addition of oxygen , and
continuous consumption of oxygen by organisms living in the deeper
water and mud bottom. Such reduced oxygen levels in the bottom layers
of the lake can cause massive fish kills in the late summer months .
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Unpublished data collected by Mr. Paul Chappel , biologist for CDFG, on
the fish kill of September, 1981 support this hypothesis . Test results
showed that the dissolved oxygen levels were far below levels
chronically tolerated by most species .
All available data support the statements of local residents that late
summer fish hills at Atascadero Lake are due to a lack of dissolved
oxygen. Residents have frequently noticed fish gulping air at the
surface just prior to late summer kills , and newspaper pictures
clearly show carp and catfish floating on the surface . The fact that
carp and catfish are involved in these fish kills underscores the poor
water quality which must exist during these periods. Both species are
well known to have extreme tolerance of low oxygen conditions , ar.d
will surface and gulp air under oxygen stress . Surface water
temperatures during the late summer months are well within the
tolerance of these species , but the combined effects of low oxygen and
high temperature are the most likely causes of the sporadic fish
kill. .
It is ur:fortunate in the contest of the lake testing and resultant
diagnostic analyses , that the higher temperatures normally- experienced
during the summer months in Atascadero were not experienced in 198`x .
Without actual data, conclusions as to cause of summer fish kills can
only be speculative .
Spring hills involve trout and bass and frequently- have occurred
shortly after applications of copper sulfate for the control of algae .
Thus , spring fish kills may be due to the combined effects of _01:
oxygen, rapid temperature rise , and the primary- and secondar;: effects
of copper sulfate treatments . However, there is an addit=ona'_ fac=to:'
which may be related specifically to the death of stocked trout . The
normal procedure in transporting fish for stocking I-�rograres is to coLl
the- water in the tank true,•, to reduce activity and oxygen consu::ptior,
Of the fist: durin-gr transport . If the fish are releasee?, into the warm
waters of the lalke without. a period of "warn:-up" , the sucden shoe_: of
the warm surface waters of the lake could cause a lethal thermnal shack
lkhich would hill most. of t'_:e fish in j::st a fey: d ys . BEc ase the
surface waters of Atascadero Lake are so warm in comparison_ wit'r the
transp_�rt temperature , great care must be taken to slowly warp:, thetank water and allot: the fish to ad.sust to warmer water t•efure th—v
are released. Tiiere is no evidence that this has happened in the p:st ,
but is a potential problem in late spring . Trus , rao :t sprir_g fish
]tills are probc;bly due to factors other than lo:: dissolved o_•_yge
leNels .
BIOLOGICAL SURVEY
Vegetatior
During the study- period, vegetation along the shoreline of Ata;:icac',__ o
Lake was exceedingly- sparse . dost of the trees are either tit lion:{ �sl i
lasiolepis ) or Cottonwood(Populus sp. ) and are located in-the islar_d
area . Cattail (Ty ha sp. ) and Bulrush ( Scirpus californicus ) are
present in small clurnp!�. located mostly along, the east shoreline .
• Smartweed(Polygorrum_ sp. ) is the most common s2.oreline plant ane', ca.. do
found along most of the shoreline . With the recent drop in tater
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level , most of the shoreline plant communities have died back and no
longer provide even minimal cover for birds or other animals . When the
water level rises again, the shoreline plants will sprout from tubers
in the ground and again provide cover for marsh birds of many types .
No evidence of a submerged plant community was found in any area of
the lake outside of the immediate region of the island. There are
virtually no submerged plant species along the vast majority of the
east and west shores . The cause of this absence is not totally clear,
since other urban lakes in the county, such as Laguna Lake(SLO Countz-,
CA) , support a large and diverse community of submergent and emergent
plants. Local, long-term residents have reported that emergent plants,
such as cattails and bulrushes , used to exist in great profusion along
the shoreline. During low water -periods these stands would dry and
were set on fire to remove the dry leaves and prevent their entry into
the lake when it refilled. The most recent scraping of the lake basin
resulted in almost total eradication of the plants from the basin.
Water lilies are said to have existed in the swimming area years ago
(see Appendix F) .
Generally, aquatic habitats tend to be frequented by migratory water
fowl which disseminate the seeds of aquatic plants . Even the large
reservoirs in the county have at least modest submerged plant
communities , and their water levels may vary by as much as 50 feet in
the span of a year. Lack of adequate sediments in many areas of
Atascadero Lake may be partly responsible . However, the shoreline and
lake bottom, from the island to the pavilion, consists of fire grained
sediments and should support. a rich and diverse submerged plant
community, although none exists .
Fish
Atascadero Lake contains a variety of warm water fishes . according to
Mr. Paul Chappell of the California Department of Fish and Game
(CDFG) , the lake contains Large-mouth bass , Blue-gill , Redear Sunfish ,
White Crappie, Black .Crappie , Channel Catfish , White Catfis:: , and
Carp. Other species of warm water fish, introduced by the public , may
also be present . In addition , the lake is stocked by CDFG with Rainbow
Trout each year between October and May. Stocking takes place every
two weeks with a total of between 20, 000 and 31 , 700 fish released each
year. The lake is heavily fished during the stocking period but
fishing press; e dissipates in May with the termination of trout
stocking . In 1986 , 16 plantings took place at a total cost of 512 , 800 ,
which was paid by the CDFG ( see Appendix E ) . Lack of state funds may
restrict trout plantings in 19Ei .
Benthic Organisms
Numerous dredge samples of bottom sediments were taken this past
summer. Only three types of organisms were found : midge larvae
(Chironomidae ) , blackfly larvae (Simulidae) , and earth worms
(Oligochaetes ) . Shells of the Asian clam (Corbicula ) were- scattered
along the lake shore, but no living specimens were collected.
Although unlikely-, this could mean that fishermen are using the clams
for bait but are collecting them elsewhere . The Asian clam is verb-
common in all of our county reservoirs and one would expect to find it
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in Atascadero Lake . Recent drastic changes in lake level may have
eradicated the clam, or severely reduced the number of clams , and the
population just has not had sufficient time to recover. Larger clam
species are known to have been collected from the lake in past years ,
but no specimens were collected during the benthic survey. Again,
long-term residents state that clams used to be found in great
profusion throughout the lake basin. From descriptions of the small
"Cherry Stone-like" clam was probably the Asian clam, Corbicula
manilensis , and the larger species which looked like a "pocket knife" ,
may have been the Unionid clam, Anodonta , which is also common in the
Pacific drainage.
Snails , dragonfly larvae, and Phantom midge larvae are routinely
collected in other lakes in the county, but none were collected during
the course of this study. The impoverished submerged plant community
is probably related to, and even possibly responsible for, the lack of
typical benthic populations. Aquatic plants provide an important x %
source of food and shelter for small fish , aquatic insect larvae and
snails . Their leaves contribute dissolved oxygen to the surrounding
water and shade for lower strata in the lake .
Birds
Atascadero Lake attracts a large variety of bird species. Migratory
water fowl , marsh birds , shorebirds , even birds normally found alon<�
the seashore will frequent the lake during the year. A list of wild
bird species associated with Atascadero Lake , including occasional and
rare visitors is given in Table 5 .
In addition to wild bird species , Atascadero Lake is the year around
home of many domestic water fowl . These birds generally collect along
the northeast shore during the day and migrate across the lake and
sleep on the shore in the swimming area of of the lake . In the earl-
morning hours approximately 20-30 geese will form a tight circle and
begin fora,ing up into the park area . These foraging trips are
interesting from the standpoint of animal behavior , but they also
resu'_ t in the deposition of an enormous number of goose droppings in
the park . In fact , the evening collection of domestic ducks and geese
in the scrim area has resulted in the entire area being covered w.'th
bird droppings . Unfortunately, this region of the parr: serves as Ue
children ' s pla-; area. The severe potential health hazard can not ,fO
unnoticed by ever, the most casual observer.
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Table 5. Avian Fauna of Atascadero Lake
Common Birds Occasional Birds
Pied-billed Grebe Eared Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant Pintail
Great Blue Heron Northern Shoveler
Black-crowned Night Heron Common Merganser
Canada Goose Lesser Yellowlegs
Mallard Duck Long-billed Dowitcher
Ruddy Duck Common Snipe
American Coot Caspian Tern
Killdeer Tree Swallow
Ring-billed Gull Cliff Swallow
Belted Kingfisher
Black Phoebe Rare Birds
Violet-green Swallow White Pelican 4:
Barn Swallow Greater White-fronted Goose
Red-winged Blackbird Ross 's Goose
Ring-necked Duck ;
Uncommon Dirds Surf Scoter
Western Grebe Cinnamon Teal
Great Egret Osprey
Green-backed Heron
Wood Duck
By far, the most common birds are the American Coots and Mallard
Ducks . Depending on the time of the year there may be several hundred
of these birds in residence at the lake . Both of these species are
migratory , but the lake supports large year-around populations of
each. Although far less in number , the cormorant is equally important .
These birds frequent the lake and if fishing is good, they remain in
the area . If fishing is poor they will more on to better fishing
grounds . These birds are considered by most people to be marine birds ,
since that is where most. of us see them. However, cormorants are
opportunistic "fishermen" and have been seen as far inland as the
State of Kansas . These birds are excellent at catching fish in open
water and can eat large amounts of fish in relatively short periods .
In addition to their voracious appetites and severe impact on planted
trout populations , the most serious problems they create are related
to their roosting habits . These birds tend to warm themselves and
roost overnight in the highest branches of the scenic tall trees
surrounding the lake, which also provide shade for visitors in the
park . Over a brief period of time , the birds have stripped leaves and
small branches from the limbs , thus providing an unobstructed access
to the roosting area . Several of the trees along the lake shore have
been severely damaged by the birds . The ground surrounding the trees ,
including picnic tables and benches , are literally covered by bird
droppings and are unusable by park visitors . Thus , the cormorants have
literally "taken over" some of the more desirable sections of the park
by creating an unsightly and potentially hazardous area under the
trees .
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The large populations of domestic ducks and geese, coots, and
cormorants have negatively impacted esthetic , recreational , and
biological values of both the lake and park . Numerous forms of
"swimmers itch" are attributed to parasites of water fowl which
mistakenly- burrow into the skin of swimmers , only to die and cause a
festering sore on the infected swimmer.
The excrement from the domesticated water fowl inhabiting the dam'
area of the lake is easily observed in the park and along walks and
near the shore , but there are mans- more birds that remain in the water
and do not leave the lake . The fecal contribution of these animals is
,,_ didifficult to accurately access , but may be the basis for the high
bacterial counts , excessive Biological Oxygen Demand (.BOD) values , and
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high phosphorus concentrations in the lake bottom sediments of the
swimming area . Actually, these high values were noted in all samples
taker, along the west shoreline - from the swimming area to the
pavilion boat dock. For example, sediment BOD in the swimming area was
found to be 1300 mg/kg (p.p.m. ) , while a sample taken directly across =`
from the pavilion on the east shore, which is not a "roosting" area ,
had a BOD of i30 mg/kg , (p.p.m. ) . While the swimming area reading was
much greater than the latter reading, both are excessive. Organic
phosphorus measurements at the same sample sites showed the swimming
area and east shore "control" area had values of 1400 and 9 milligrams
organic-PO4 per kilogram sediment , respectively. Inorganic phosphorus
values showed the same trend, but were far less dramatic , being 430
and 81 , respectively . Thus resident water fowl appear to make an
enormously significant fecal contribution to the water and sediment of
Atascadero Lake( see Appendix C) .
OFecal contamination from resident and migratory water fowl mai- explain
the generally high and erratic bacterial counts obtained by the County
Health Department over the past several years .( see Appendix D ) . A
review of those data shows little or no definite pattern in spatial or
temporal distribution of such counts . Variable population sizes of
migratory birds coupled with temporary- mass movements of the resident
birds might explain why high bacterial counts are sometimes present in
the south end of the lake and sometimes at the north end of the la).e .
Sewage contamination would not be as variable , and hence, is not
suspected to be the cause of the fecal contamination, since fecal
coliforms are fairly long lived in natural waters at 20-25 degrees
Centigrade , and would tend to give consistence values from one sampling
period to another.
Examination of possible sewage contamination into Atascadero Lake from
local septic systems is far beyond the scope and resources of this
study. While it is theoretically plausible •that such contamination, is ,
or has been possible , the fecal coliform counts strongly suggest that
water fowl are mainly- responsible for such contamination. Nevertheless
it is recommended that all homes which lie upslope from the lake be
converted from septic systems to conventional municipal sewage
systems . The surrounding hillsides of Atascadero Lake appear to
consist of stratified -shale , which would leach into downslope areas ,
including the lake , should the septic system fail . Local residents
claim to be knowledgeable of several such septic system failures ( see
Appendix G) .
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In any case, it can be seen from the fecal coliform data(counts/100
ml ) that the vast majority of readings ( 38 of 46 total readings )
exceed the allowable levels for Recreation I designated lakes (water
contact recreation) and many, ( 17 of 46 readings ) , exceed the standards
for Recreation 2 designated lakes (non-contact recreation) by the Basin
Plan of Central Coast Basin 3 , State of California Water Quality
Control Board( see Appendix C) . Clearly, water quality of Atascadero
Lake must be greatly improved if it is to be restored as a safe and
enjoyable recreational lake.
Copper Sulfate Control of Algal Populations
The use of copper sulfate (CuSO4 ) to control the growth of algae and
aquatic plants has been shown to be the most cost effective method of
control yet developed. When used properly , the treatment results in
effective control , requires minimal equipment and is relatively
inexpensive. Copper sulfate has been the most widely used means of ,
algae control for more the 70 years . Softwater lakes in the east and r
northwest require less copper sulfate for adequate control than the
hardwater lakes in the southwest . Where necessary, small amounts of
chelating agents are mixed with the copper sulfate , to prevent rapid
precipitation of the toxic copper ion. Chelating agents bind copper
ion and release it slowl;: into the water. Thus , rather than having the
copper ion quickly removed from the water by precipitation, the capper
complex slowly releases copper ion over a period of hours . Copper ion
is toxic to virtually all aquatic organisms , hence even with the
utmost care , fish kills occur. Generally , such kills occur within the
first '24 hours after spraying and are localized to treated areas of
the lake . Fish weakened b;: disease or age , very young fish , and those
fish which were directly exposed to high concentrations of copper ion
and have sustained extensive gill tissue damage , are killed.
In a small lake like Atascadero, weed control is generally- conducted
by personnel ha-,-ing minimal formal training and without following an
analytical procedure - for determining when to spray or how much to
spray. The decision to spray is frequently based on a visual check of
water color and turbidity. If the lake water seems particularly- green ,
or emergent plants are beginning to extend above the eater surface ,
the lake is deemed to require a "control treatment" . Often sprayin
takes place after a few days of warm/hot weather. If an algal bloom is
in progress and there are large numbers of organisms in the water
column: , spraying can result in a massive number of dead or dying algal
cells . These cells sink to lower strata in the lake and are quickly
decomposed by aerobic bacteria . The bacterial population flourishes ,
and can double every 4-8 hours under proper conditions .
If everything goes as "planned" the algae are simply killed by copper
sulfate , they sink to the bottom of the lake, and are decomposed at or
near the mud surface: A few fish may be killed in the area that was
sprayed, but that is only a minor nuisance. The precipitated copper
settles out on the bottom of the lake as copper hydroxide. At pH ' s
above `7 .0, the hydroxide is fairly stable and it is not affected by
oxygen depletion of the sediments . Thus , the precipitated copper does
not re-er►ter the water column during summer stratification. hinter
runoff brings in clay particles which settle out over the bottom of
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the lake, and prevent a buildup of copper-containing chemicals at the
mud- water interface. In most years , the spraying program controls the
growth of algae, at least until August , and does not result in a
significant fish kill .
Occasionally, nothing goes as planned in the spraying program and
everything that can go wrong happens at the same time. This event
is marked by the simultaneous death of hundreds of fish throughout the
lake. Fish die in areas which were not sprayed, and fish of all sizes
and types float to the surface. Newspaper accounts have listed trout
and bass as the most common fishes killed in the spring, with carp and
catfish dominating the late summer kills ( see Appendix G ) .Althou,h
large scale fish kills have occurred on several occasions over the
past six years , no evidence could be found that any governmental
agency has adequately investigated even one of the kills to determine
the actual cause( s ) .
,,..-A likely- spring scenario for a fish kill includes a rabid rise in mea::
daily temperature, an established algal bloom, copper sulfate
treatment , little or no wind for about 24 hours, and then mocerate
winds sufficient to cause mixing of the lake . These conditions have
been responsible for fish kills throughout the country. If trout are
planted before or during the wind mixing period, all of the trout
could be killed within 24 hours . The entire spring event is init�ally-
set in motion by the sudden rise in daytime temperature coupled. with
light winds . The surface water of the lake warms and light winds mix
this warm water with the cooler bottom water . The shallow basin of
Atascadero Lake holds only a small volume of water and can thus be
warmed rather quickly . The warm water, dissolved nutrients , and
abundant light provide optimal conditions for algae . One or more
species begin to rapidly- grow in number. If left unchecked, the algal
populations will continue to grow. Population growth causes
depletion of required dissolved nutrients , a buildup of metabolic
wastes , and attention of available light due to shading . Zoopla-nktoa
species which feed on suspended algal cells have much longer life
cycles and their population growth is thus much slower than the
dominant algal species . Fowever , zooplankton, species have
extraordinary reproductive capacities and within a short period will
have an intrinsic population growth rate parallel to that of the algal
species . The combined effect of seasonal progression, nutrient
depletion , metabolic waste buildup, shading , and zooplankton
grazing( predation ) results in the reduction in the growth rate of the
algal population. Thus , if left alone , the lake will approach a
balance between bacterial , algal , and zooplankton populations - a
balance which continuously- changes due to seasonal progression . If the
lake is sprayed while the algal population is small and just beoinni.:g
to enter the rapid growth phase , individual cells are extremely-
susceptible to the toxic effects of copper ion. Since the population
is not large , the decomposition of the dead cells does not cause
severe oxygen depletion. If the population of green algae is allowed,
to increase significantly- in size before spraying takes place, a large
number" of cells will be killed within a short time frame . Bacterial
populations in the lake rapidly- grow as a result of the large amounts
of nutrients leaking from dead and dying algal cells . The rapid
increase in aerobic bacteria increases the overall demand for oxygen ,
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but the algal cells which previously produced oxygen are dying from
copper poisoning. The result is a marked depletion in dissolved
oxygen . If the level becomes sufficiently depleted, then even the
aerobic bacteria will begin to die. If the dissolved oxygen level
continues to drop, the tolerance limits for fish may be reached,
resulting in a fish kill . Rainbow trout and large mouth bass are the
least tolerant of oxygen depletion of the fish species in the lake .
Thus, the spring kills result in the death of these two species . In
May 1986 , trout were planted within a few days of a copper treatment .
The result was a fish kill of large proportions ( see Appendix G) . The
entire issue might have been avoided if the temperature and oxygen
profiles had been measured the day before the plant . Warm crater
temperatures and low oxygen concentration in the lower reaches of the
lake should cause the cancellation of trout planting . Likewise , if
county employees had known the planting schedule they may have opted
to not spray, rather than risk a significant fish kill . hnowledge of
the system , and communication between interested parties , might have
avoided the entire problem.
Water temperatures during the summer generally become too warm for
green algae and this , coupled with the high grazing rates of. the large
zooplankton population , act to hold down population growth of green
algae in late spring and early summer . By mid-to late summer there are
only small populations green algae left in the lake and this causes a
decline in the number of zooplankton . The warm water, high light
intensity, and lack of grazing by zooplankton provide blue-green algae
with a competitive edge . Also, many blue-green algae are elongate and
difficult for most zooplankton to eat . Thus , the blue-green algae
begin to quickly increase in number. Unfortunately, many blue-green
algae have gas vacuoles which cause them to float to the surface
during zero wind periods . Typically in August the blue-green algae
population becomes sufficiently large that the cells create ail oily
scum on the surface of the lake in the morning . These cells also
produce a musty odor which is easily recognized. The murky- appearance
of the lake, the musty odor- and oily- scum result in numerous resident
complaints . 'newspaper articles have appeared , discussing the terrible
conditions , and the County Health Department has issued statements
expressing concern , although underscoring the absence of any health
hazard(see Appendix A ) . Every few years , the lake suffers a fish kiln `
in august in which mature carp and catfish die in large numbers an.
float to the E- rface . These species are among the hardiest of fishes
when it comes to temperature and oxygen stress , and when they die the
lake is in extremely poor condition. Like the spring fish hills , there
is no evidence that any governmental agency- has ever adequately
studied the lake to determine the actual cause ( s ) of the problem . It
is most likely that temperature and oxygen stress are the principal
causes . However- , the concentrations of heavy- metals in the sediment
are sufficient that benthic release of heavy metals during the late
summer stagnation may' be an additional factor in the deaths of these
fish , but this remains to be demonstrated.Unfortunately, ( from th- e
viewpoint of this study ) , this was an extremely mild summer and no
late summer fish kill occurred , nor was any evidence gathered that
would clearly demonstrate that oxygen depletion during August and
September causes fish lulls .
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Indeed, we waited for the summer weather to heat up and delayed
sampling as long as possible, in order to collect oxygen
stratification data during a period of hot , September weather. But the
"hot" heather did not occur in 1986 .
4q is important to note that fish hills at Atascadero Lake are not
coincident with hills inanyof the larger reservoirs in the county,
even though both Santa Margarita and Lopez Lakes routinely use copper
sulfate spraying for algae control . This apparent conflict is surer
due to differences in water volume , temperature, and mean depth. These
reservoirs do not heat as quickly as Atascadero Lake simply because of
the volume of water and the thermal inertia it provides . During the
summer months these reservoirs are almost totally- devoid of oxygen
belov: 30 feet , and they do have populations of blue-green algae.
However there is relatively- cool , oxygenated water just a few feet
from the surface of the lake and thus there is a place for the fish to
congregate which is within their range of tolerance. In Atascadero f,P,
Lake the deepest layers of water warm to 24 degrees Centigrade or
more, and have little or no dissolved oxygen. Since fish tend to
prefer low light intensities , they attempt to go to the lower strata ,
but log: oxygen availability forces them up to warmer surface l::y ers .
The warmer water increases their metabolic rate, forcing then; to
consume o_�ygen at a faster rate . The result is that there is no place
to hide from the sun, or find cooler watc-r , or have sufficient
dissolved oxygen to sustain life . Thus , a late summer fish 1:'_11 car:
occur . I: does not happen every summer, but it does happen when
weather conditions are just right to create a stagnant , warn, perio_ .
P_ incipal invIr•ormer:t.al Problems
The ma.ior environmental problems at Atascadero Lah.e include o:,y'e,i
depletion at various tires _dur in the ye.-.r, a large resident
population of domestic water fowl , and a virtual absence of submer-ged
and emergent plant communities . In terms of human factors , the
greatest recent problem has been community neglect .
Atascadero Lake has slowly undergone a drastic degeneration over the
last couple of decades . Reflection upon the present state , in
comparison: to hoc: it. appeared between 1913 and the 1950 ' s, would ma ;e
this evident. .
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Possible Mitigation Measures :
Maintaining Dissolved Oxygen Levels
Preventing oxygen depletion will require establishing procedures and
equipment to monitor dissolved oxygen concentration throughout the
year and implementing a method to maintain the dissolved oxygen levels
during periods of high biological consumption. Oxygen electrodes are
readily available from a host of vendors and require minimal trainincr
and cost for their proper use . Heather and dissolved oxygen levels
should be measured at least weekly and records should be maintained by
park personnel . A method of aeration should be implemented in order to
raise dissolved oxygen levels during periods of high utilization .
Ozone treatments have been successfully utilized in various parts of
the country to overcome oxygen: depletion problems . Ozonation is being
used as a disinfectant and/or oxidant in projects of as wide a scope
as treatment of Lake Superior, numerous other lakes of various sizes
and conditions , sewage treatment plants , and decorative water
features : as well as swimming pools and spas (where it supplements or
completely replaces 'chlorination) . After the disinfectant/oxidation
process , ozone(O3 ) disassociates into oxygen(O2 ) , which then goes into
solution in the water.Description of the activated oxygen(ozone )
system and process , as well as reports of two lakes in which ozone
treatment greatly- improved water quality, is included in Appendix I .
Prelirrinary cost, estimates for a system for Atascadero La':�e are :
530 , 000 if the bottom sediment is scraped out and removed from the
basin, and 550 , 000 if the bottom sediment is not removed. These cost
figures include system desicn and equipment. The electrical power
requirements would be approximately 5 to 10 horsepower , ( 3 . 73 to 7 . 46
kw) . The electricity- costs would depend on the frequency of usage . If
used continuously- throughout the year(which could very well be the
recommendation ) , annual electricity costs would be approximately $2600
to $5200 .
It is possible that development of a submerged plant community- could
help maintain dissolved oxygen levels . Photographs of the la,;e from
the 20 ' s and 30 ' s clearly- show well developed submerged and emergent
plant communities. These plants were present at one time and can
probably- be re-introduced at minimal cost . Preliminary, small scale
plantings should be conducted to determine if current soil chemistry
will support the plants . It is possible that the addition of copper
sulfate over the years has resulted in sufficient contamination of the
sediments to prevent plant growth . Plants from other aquatic habitats
might be transplanted in order to establish populations in Atascadero
Lake. The cost of obtaining the plants from other lakes would be
minimal and might even make an excellent community work project .
Development of aquatic plant communities would have the additional
benefit of providing shelter and food for aquatic insects . This would
broaden the food base for fishes in the lake , provide cover for small-
fish,
mallfish , and perhaps even provide some cover from cormorant predation.
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A particular area in which to establish a water plant community would
be the shallow water area surrounding the island. Establishing
aquatic plants in the island region would create a marsh-like area
which would help trap nutrients before they enter the main body of the
lake.- Creation of a marsh in that area would be aided by the
construction of a berm which would physically separate the marsh and
lake. Valved culverts in the berm could be used to regulate flow
between the marsh and lake. Construction of the berm and culverts is
estimated to cost about $15 ,000 .
Reducing Nutrient Levels and Improving Hater Quality
Developing a marsh , containing submergent and emergent plants , would
reduce nutrient and silt entry into the lake. Nutrients would become
incorporated into the biomass of the marsh . As the marsh matured, a
management program would have to be developed in order to maintain the
marsh as a viable community.The cost of maintenance would depend on
the type of management program, but would be minimal and probably not
involve annual costs , but rather expenditures at 3-5 year intervals .
The most important step in increasing overall water_ quality would be
in the removal of domestic waterfowl . An ordinance should be passed
and strictly enforced, making it illegal for anyone to "dump" their
unwanted ducks and geese at the lake . These birds clearly have a
significant negative impact on both the park and lake. The method of
removal is not important . These birds are not protected by Federal
laws pertaining to migratory water foil . Removal of the domestic ducks
and geese will result in immediate and long term improvements in water
quality and in health standards for the park itself . `.aintenance of
the current domestic water fowl population will only perpetuate , if
not increase , the current level of fecal contamination of the lake and
surrounding park , which is currently- a public health hazard.
All. wild fowl , such as cormorants , coots , mallard ducks , etc. , which
migrate(or are capable of migrating ) across state lines are protected
by federal laws which are enforced by the United States Department of
Ae-riculture/:animal Damage Control . Such birds can be removed by
trapping or killed under federal permit, if it can be shown to
department officials that the birds represent a health hazard.
Cormorants can certainly be classified as presenting a serious health
hazard , however, it is unlikely that killing the current population,
will result in elimination of the population. Other birds will just
come in the unoccupied area . Other water fowl , such as migratory
mallards are not really a problem, as they star only a brief period of
time .Coots may be fairly well controlled by forced removal of the
animals, but no data could be found that would allow us to estimate
how long it would take for the population to return to current day
levels .
No federal permit is required to harass or frighten migratory focal
away from the lake , as this is not a violation of the federal treaty .
Many methods could be attempted, such as : kites , silouettes , or
stuffed likenesses of "enemy" birds of prey; shot. gun shell crackers ,
bombs , whistlers , and zon guris ; general signal alarms ; casette tapes
of distress signals of specific bird species which are a nuisance ; and
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bird repellent gels . Each of these methods ' effectiveness depends upon
such factors as the bird species ' habits and dispositions, past habits
and comfort of the individual birds with their environment , the
environment itself, time of year, number of and persistence of the
people involved in harassing the birds. Unfortunately, attempts such
as. these often result in limited, if any, success ; or short-lived
success . Birds which are accustomed to the lake area may never leave,
as they fly back and forth across the lake, away from the temporary-
nuisance. They may leave for awhile, and then return a few minutes ,
hours, or days later. The effectiveness of these methods can only be
effectively measured by the experience of attempting them. It must
also be borne in mind that mangy- of these measures can be very
irritating to local residents of the lake area, and the objections of
the community may outweigh the goals of frightening away flocks of
birds . Further information on killing, trapping, and frightening fowl ,
including prices to pursue such procedures, are included in Appendix L.
Eliminating the domestic water fowl is something that can be done , is
not governed by federal or state regulations , and will be effective .
Whatever steps are necessary tc brine about a rapid removal of
domestic water fowl should be implemented immediately.
Ozonation/aeration methods would also enhance water quality by
preventing the geochemical release of nutrients during periods of
stagnation . Hydrogen sulfide production would be all but eliminated as
a result of maintaining oxygen levels during the warm summer mont?'Is .
Establishing a submerged plant community throughout the lake would
result in nutrients being taken up by these plants and thus reducing
their availability to algae. At least initially, competition for
nutrients could limit algal growth and reduce the need for artifici-1
control measures . To a much lesser extent, emergent vegetation outsicle
a marsh area would also compete for nutrients and provide marsh birds
with suitable habitat . Their submerged stems and tubers would provide
cover for small fish, frogs , and aquatic insects , thereby the
expanding and enhancing the community structure of Atascadero Lake .
Expanding the species diversity ir, the lake will result in a major
improvement of the stability of the ecosystem . Thus , 'the lake will
loot: better, it will smell better, fish caugiat in the lake will tastes
better, a greater diversity of wild birds will inhabit the shoreline ,
and animals eliminated from the lake due to poor water quality will
once again return.
Improvement of Human Factors
Improving water quality- would increase the .use of the lake and park
area by residents . In view of the number of people who currently- wall;
or jog around the lake during the early morning and late afternoon,
any increase in their number would further increase the dangerous
mixture of people and cars on the east side of the lake.. The vast
majority of drivers and passengers traveling the road are, lool;irig for
a place to park to go fishing , or to have lunch . Frequently drivers
can be seen driving off the road because they were paying too much
attention to the lake and too little attention to driving . Distracted •
drivers make walking or jogging along the edge of the road a dano-r•ous
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situation. Only the exceptionally- low use of the road by automobile
traffic has averted a serious accident . Few cars can be observed to
. use the roadway- simply to get to the other end of the lake , or to
reach their homes . Thus , closure of the middle half of the road to
through traffic would not have a serious imp-act on commuters , but
would maintain access by home owners on the road. If the road was
closed, the park could be extended on the east shore and provide a
quiet area, devoid of automobiles , in which people could fish , jog, or
walk without having to constantly look out for distracted drivers .
Park development on the east side of the lake need not involve grass
areas or picnic tables, but rather, a physical fitness course could be
developed, and the road could be reduced to a bike path . Development
of shoreline plant communities would provide ample opportunity- for
bird watchers and nature photographers . Fishing could be enjoyed
without the fumes and sounds of cars just a few feet away-. The cost of
closure of the road on the east side of the lake, development of
alternate route( s ) as required for residential access , and development
of the eastside park area is dependent upon the. scope of the >.
development desired.
Scraping and Removal of Lake Bottom Sediments
Test results of the lake bottom sediments reveal that this mud
contains very high concentrations of nitrogen, phosphate , biochemical
oxygen demand (BOD) , and significant amounts of other nutrients . This
is especially true in the northern area of the lake , where most of the
foil tend to congregate . The bottom sediment , upon a cursory-
examination , appears to be high in clay- content , and this much,
strongly- clings to any individual or object which comes in contact
with it , "sucking" them in, as the adhesion is very strong . Thus , the
bottom mud appears to be a main cause of the turbidity of the lane ,
with an excessive amount of nutrients and organic matter, which ca:-,
rob the lake water of necessary- oxygen. This mud imparts a foul ,
objectionable odor of hydrogen sulfide as well , as mer.tionec earlier .
A possible course of action, then, would be to scrape and remove these
lake bottom; sediments . The City of Atascadero has a site which cou-1
use much , if not all , of the fill which would come from the lane - for
the construction of future softball fields to fill abandoned sewage
plant lagoon s ) off Traffic Way ; a distance of two to three miles frog:
the lake . Such rill would be acceptable if the bottom sedir:enc were
dried out. appreciably- .
The lake bottom sedi:,ients vary- in depth from. 0 . 5 feet (nosily ir. the
more shallow regions ) to 2 . 5 feet ( in the deeper areas of the lahe ) .
These sediment depths are very- shallow in comparison with most lake: .
The total volume of the sediments is an estimated 32 , 000 cubic yards
(see lake topographical map, Appendix B) .
Because the sediment depths are comparatively very shallow, ozonation
treatment of the lake , coupled with the removal of many birds from the
lake , 'could probably neutralize the effects of the nutrient-rich
sediments by oxidation/disinfection . The ozonation system, without the
• the removal of the sediments , would cost approximately $50 , 000 ; as
compared to approximately $30 , 000 if sediment removal did occur .
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Such scraping and removal of lake bottom sediments would involve the
complete drainage of water from the lake, and drying out of the
sediments such that earth-moving equipment could operate therein. As •
stated earlier, a manually-operated valve controls an outlet in the
lake at the northern shore (dam) , which can drain the lake water down
to a level which is approximately 6 . 3 feet below the top of the
spillway ( i .e . , such that the water surface elevation drops to E1 .
903 . 7 ) . The lowest area of the lake bottom is at Elevation 897 , ( see
topographical map in Appendix B) , which leaves a water depth of
approximately 6 . 7 feet in the deepest parts even after the lake is
drained by gravity flow. The estimated volume of water which would
require pumping out of the lake basin is approximately 30 ,000 , 000
gallons (or 4 , 011 , 000 cubic feet = 92 . 1 acre-feet ) . The pumping-out
process would take a considerable amount of time and expense , and
would obviously render the lake useless for several months. Fillins,
the lake completely to a desirable depth and volume once the work Is
completed would require a year of considerable rainfall , as the only
significant means of water inflow into the lake basin is by runoff
from the watershed, and from Atascadero Creek . No assurance can be
given that this would occur.
The sediment is composed largely, ( if not mostly) of clays , 'and
therefore, the drying-out process of the sediments , once all standing
water has been pumped out, could take several months ( i .e. , from late
spring to early autumn) . The occurrence of rainfall at an inopportune
time (as occasional summer rains are not unheard of ) , could leave the
bottom sediments excessively moist once again, and this entire
operation may 'fail for that year, as equipment could not operate ,
getting stuck in the moist , adhesive clays . Such immobilization of
equipment has occurred in the past in the drained-out bottom of
Atascadero Lake (when used for fill for the island and baseball
diamond of the park ) and it can take several weeks before sufficiently
dry and hard . Thin , there is no assurance that once such a costly
procedure is initiated, that it will be successful .
A comprehensive report of the bottom sediment soils and surrounding
basin geolog;- by a qualified soils/geological engineer is required to
fully understand the site conditions before such water removal and
excavation work could be bid by, awarded to, and initiated by an
excavation contractor. Such a soils report would include a soils
analysis of tll_, sediments ; estimation of the time and conditions of,
and recommendations for, the soils drying-out process ; and a
geological investigation of the consequences of scraping out of the
bottom sediments ( i . e . , if sediment removal would would unseal the
lake , causing bottom or lateral seepage from the lake by exposing
permeable geologic formation in the lake basin) . It may be possible
that a soils report would recommend against the scraping and removal
of the lake bottom soils . A cost estimate of a soils report is
approximately $3500 . 00 ( see Appendix K) .
In the absence of a soils report , many excavation contractors
submitted "ball park" estimates for the construction mentioned, with
the scope of worn to include de-watering of the lake, scraping of the
lake bottom sediments , export and disposal of the sediment , and •
grading/shaping of the shoreline . Because the site conditions are not
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fully known and understood ( largely because of the absence of a soils
report at this time) construction estimates varied widely , with a
range of $85 , 000 to $400 , 000 (see Appendix H) .
:`Mechanical Filtration of Lake Water
It may be advisable to filter the lake water in two areas of the lake
by means of a trickle-flow gravel bed biofilter, requiring mechanical
pumping of the water by the use pump( s ) . It would not be feasible or
necessary- to filter the entire lake. Natural water bodies are
obviously not filtered as such , with mangy- lakes having excellent hater
quality; as long as adequate oxygen levels are maintained, which an
ozonation system would provide for Atascadero Lake . It would also be
economically unfeasible to filter the entire lake, with enormous ,
expensive pumps required, which would result in ridiculously excessive
electricity power costs.
The shimming area, which would be on the western shoreline, at the
northern end of the lake , is currently a lake water area with the
worst fecal contamination from the bird population, and its lake
bottom sediment currently is highest in organic matter and nutrient
content . A trickle-flow gray-el bed biofilter maintains a population of
aerobic bacteria which basically break down such organics and
objectionable nutrients into simpler compounds , thus "cleaning" the
water. Biofilters are utilized in such various applications as sewage
treatment plants , koi ponds , and aquariums . By circulating and
filtering the water of the reclaimed swimming area , the water quality -
could be sufficiently improved in this area to warrant the
installation of such a system. The water quality of the swimming area
should be of the highest excellence possible , for obvious health
reasons . The overall lake water quality should be vastly improved by
adherence to the other measures recommended in this report of the
entire lake ( e. g . , ozonation treatment , removal of much of the fowl
population , introduction of water plants , etc. ) but again, it would be
desirable if the swimming area could be specially and economically
treated.
The estimated cost for the equipment and installation of the biofilter
would be approximately $40 , 000 . If the biofilter were to be operated
for 4 full months ( i . e . , the shimming season_) , continuously (which may
not be necessal ) , the electricity costs would be approximately 526010
per year. Backflushing of the gravel bed may be a challenging design
problem, but this could probably be adequately solved in the
engineering/design phase of this project .
A biofilter may also be desirable in the proposed-planted southern
marsh area of the lake, isolated by the berm discussed earlier. This
area is susceptible to fecal contamination from runoff water from the
cattle pasture to the south of the lake , and in these times ,
filtration may be desirable . The suggested planting of emergent and
submergent water plants may sufficient, however, to alleviate this
problem. It is our recommendation that a biofilter system not be
initially installed in this area ; and that surveillance be made of the
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area, with consideration made as to the desirability and/or necessity
of a biofilter system in the future. This biofilter system
installation and operation costs would be approximately comparable to
the system in the swimming area.
Sewerage of the Surrounding Residential Community
Test data of the lake water and lake bottom sediments strongly
indicate that the fecal contamination found in the lake water is due
(at least mainly) to the fowl inhabiting the area, rather than due to
human fecal matter, which would originate from failed septic systems
from residences in the area. Removal of many of these birds ,
installation of ozonation/aeration system( s ) , planting of emergent and
submergent aquatic plants , and installation of biofiltration system( s )
should alleviate this problem.
Local residents have reported knowledge of several failed septic
syster..s in the area , however, and the evidence is very strong that the
homes which are upslope from the lake lie upon a geologic formation of
stratified shale . A soils/geological study by a qualified soils
engineer/geologist could be undertaken to confirm this suspicion. Suc::
a formation may be permeable to liquids , and if such failure ( s ) of
septic system( s ) occur , as reported by several residents , it is
entirely plausible that the sewage effluent could permeate laterally
and vertically-, leaking into the lake .
Currently, construction of conventional , municipal sewerage lines is
taking place for mans' homes which are west of the lal-_e, with those
septic s; stems being replaced and abandoned. Construction mai- be
completed by the time of the issuance of this report . There are
several other homes , however, which are generally further upslope ane
farther away from the lake ( farther west ) which are still not being so
severed, but will retrain utilizing septic systems . Since these
properties still lie upslope from the lake , it remains plausible that
these septic systems could stili fail and the effluent cou'_d flow
downslope into the lake through the stratified shale formation . Again,
a geologic stud- could confirm as to whether this is a possibility or
not .
There are a couple of procedures which could be performed which cculc.
test individual septic systems as possible sources of contamination:
into the lake . These procedures are expensive and very time-consuming ,
however, and are beyond the resources available for this report .
Because of the cost and difficulty involved, there are no records
available of any local aJency having conducted these test in regards
to the lake .
It is our recommendation that all homes which are upslope of
Atascadero Lake be re-routed to conventional , municipal sewerage hook-
ups , with the septic systems filled and abandoned. approximate costs
of a sewerage lateral installation and hook-up are included in
Appendix M. The Public Works Department of the City of Atascadero,
however, would be a better source for accurate cost figures than this
report .
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Water Wells and water Sources
Currently, the only main sources for water inflow into Atascadero Lake
are water runoff from the surrounding watershed, ( the majority of
which- enters the lake from a creek at the southern extremity of the
lake) ; and from Atascadero Creek . These water sources feed the lake
only for the normally brief periods of the year when rainfall occurs .
There also appears to be a few minor springs in the lake, but these
probably function the greatest during rainy periods of the year as
well .
There are no records which could be found of adequate water wells
available which could feed Atascadero Lake during the remainder of the
year, when the lake level subsides . There currently is a water well
located north of the lake (across Highway 41 ) which supplies a wading
pool , but the capacity of the well pump is not sufficient for the
needs of the lake . The underground aquifer capacity of -this Atascadero
Creek area mai- be sufficient for the supply needs of the lake, but
according to local , experienced well drillers , it is highly
improbable . To their knowledge , no adequate aquifers exist at all in
the area . Thus , a search for such an underground water supply would
probably be futile , although a_limited investigation may be warranted.
If a satisfactory aquifer could be found, the approximate cost of
drilling, installation , and completion of a well hole would be
$40 , 000 . Annual pumping electrical power costs would be approximately
$1800 .
Currently, the water supply inlet from Atascadero Creek into the l«ke
is less than 100 feet away from the overflow spillway, at the
northwestern sector of the lake. During rainy seasons only, this
"fresh" water from the creek enters the lake , and if the lake level is
to the top of the spillway, ( which often is the case during rainy
periods - when the creel-, flows ) , this influent water tends to flow-
toward,
logtoward, and over , the spillway, into the drainage channel , and bacl:
into Atascadero Creek , farther downstream in the creek . This short-
circuiting type of flow pattern tends to retain the existing water. of
the lake, while the desired incoming "fresh" water exits almost as
quickly- as it enters the lake . Thus , there is no fresh water turnover
of the lake , a feature which is necessary in most lakes to maintain
high water quality . The short-circuiting effect further aggravates the
candition of _.,ascadero Lake as an evaporative basin/sump, which
obviously lead to poor water quality.
The existing water inlet is a 12-inch diarneter cast iron pipe , which
could be extended farther south in the lake bottom, toward the midd= e
of the lake . This extension of 12-inch pipe could consist of less-
expensive sewer/drain pipe , and would require approximately 1500 feet
of this pipe. Construction costs , including materials, equipment , and
labor, would be approximately S25 , 000 . It is our recommendation that
this installation be made .
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Shoreline Grading and Miscellaneous Clean-Up
To further protect against the possibility of drowning due to sudden ,
unexpected lake bottom drop-offs along the shoreline and beyond, the
side slopes should be a maximum of 5 horizontal : 1 vertical . This
grading suggestion is fairly standard for safety- purposes in
recreational water bodies . Rough cost estimates for such work range
from $3000 to $10, 000 . It is our recommendation that this grading be
done for the entire lake shoreline . An engineered grading plan would
be required.
There currently exists a wading pool , and a concrete slab to the south
of the pool , along the western shoreline near the old swimming area .
With the renovation of Atascadero Lake, the pool would no longer be
necessary, and the concrete slab, which is surrounded by a chain link
fence , is an eyesore which appears to serve no useful purpose. These
should be removed, to aid in the restoration of the beauty of the lake
and park . There are currently also large chunks of concrete, boulders ,
and assorted junk in the lake , in the vicinity of the wading pool ,
pier, and old swimming area. This unwanted material is a very sericus
safety hazard , and should also be removed. The estimated cost for
demolition and removal of the pool and slab, and removal of asserted
debris would be approximately $10 , 000 , and could easily be performed
by the excavation contractor at the same time as the shoreline is
graded.
Planting of Additional Warm-Water Fish Species
Traditionally- , trout have been planted in Atascadero Lake during the
generally cooler periods of the year of January through May , and
October through December ( see Appendix E ) , as trout are not
particularly- tolerant to warm water. Atascadero Lake is a shallo+: la'.e
basin , so the water can become quite warn: in a relatively short period
of time , during hot weather periods . As discussed earlier , this
presents a problem when fish seek the deeper, cooler regions of the
lake, where dissolved oxygen levels may be excessively low. It would
be desirable to stock fish throughout the year for the area fishermen;
and not just in the late fall through spring . Suggested gage fist. fcor
planting would include catfish, bass , bluegill , crappie , etc . These
fish could be stocked in addition to , or in lieu of, stocking trout ;
depending upon bud-getary requirements .
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SUMMARY OF MITIGATION MEASURES
Descriptions - Approximate, Estimated Costs
- Recommendations and Comments
Installation of Ozonation/Aeration System( s )
$30, 000 if lake bottom sediments are removed.
$2600 annual electricity, if operated continuously
throughout the year.
$50, 000 if lake bottom sediments are not removed.
$5200 annual electricity , if operated continuously
throughout the year .
Highly recommended. The larger , more expensive
system( s ) is probably- required, as removal of
lake bottom sediments is not recommended.
Monitoring of Water O_:ygen Levels Before Planting of Fish
$2000 initial equipment costs .
5500 annually .
Highly recommended. Simple monitoring , requires
very little training of personnel .
Planting of Submergent and Emergent Aquatic Plants
0 - $5000, depending upon recruitment of volunteers .
Highly recommended. Some doubt exists as to the
ability of some plants to survive , as submergent
plants are not currently observed in the lake .
Creation: of an Isolated Marsh Area - South End
515 , 000 with berm
S5000 without berm
Recommended. The berm is suggested to curtail the
spread of�l.certain aquatic plants .
Removal of Fowl
0 - S3000 , depending upon recruitment of volunteers .
Highly recommended . The fowl are the major source
of fecal bacteria contamination, as well as
various other nutrients .
Harassment and Frightening Away of Wild Foil
Variable - dependent upon: the method utilized
Not highly recommended . Some methods may z;orl. , but
most will not . Many are excessively expensive
and/or labor-intensive . Many are more of a
nuisance to the local residents than to the fowl .
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Scraping and Removal of Lake Bottom Sediments
Range : $85 , 000 -$400, 000
Not recommended. The wide of cost estimates given
is due to the lack of pertinent soils/geologic
information.
Soils Report of Lake Bottom Sediments
$3500
Recommended, even if scraping is not chosen as a course
of action.
Mechanical Biofiltration of Lake Water
Swimming Area
540, 000 installation
$2000 annual electricity, if operated continuously �
for 4 full months (possibly not necessary-) .
Recommended. ?
Southern Area of the Lake
Same approximate costs as for the swimming area .
Not recommended at this time - "wait and see" .
Sewerage of All Area Residences tpslope of the Lake
See Appendix M for approximate costs . More accurate
figures can probably- be obtained from the Public Works
Department , Citi- of Atascadero .
Recommended , along with a soils/geological report for
the area .
Construction of a Water Well to Supplement the Lake Water Supply
S120 , 000 installation .
$1800 annual electricity - variable, dependent upon annual
weather.
Recommended, although an adequate underground
aquifer probable- does not exist . Linited
investigation of local aquifers is warranted.
Extension of Water Supple �y Discharge
s25 , 000 ® 0
Recommended -� xtension of 12-inch diameter water
supply- line ( from Atascadero Creek ) discharge to
the middle of the lake .
Shoreline Grading to a 5 Horizontal : 1 Vertical Slope
$10, 000
Highly- recommended, for saf.ety purposes .
Removal of Pool and Concrete Slab, and Lake Debris
$10 , 000
Highly recommended, for safety and esthetic purposes .
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Stocking of Additional Warm-Water Fishes C
Costs are indeterminable at this time.
Recommended, for year-round fishing .
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M E M O R A N D U M
• March 2 , 1987
To: City Council
Via: Mike Shelton , City ManagerL" _
From: Bob Best , Parks and Recreation Director
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Subject : Fees and Charges Policy Manual
BACKGROUND
The City of Atascadero currently does not have a policy manual for usage
of recreational facilities. Fees are established in two resolutions at
the present time. These are resolutions 55-84 and 31-85 . No written
procedures for scheduling of Parks and Recreation facilities are cur-
rently approved by Council . The information provided in this Policy Man-
ual includes Fee and Permit Procedures , Policy Statement, Regulations
governing use of the Pavilion, Major Event Procedures , Types of Groups ,
and Fees for Usage of all recreational areas , including a proposed fee
system for the Equestrian Arena.
Council will note that a five step sliding scale is being proposed for
all areas. This will provide department staff the opportunity to assess
fees according to the type of group making the application. . With the
adoption of a five step scale , for example , a youth group would pay less
than a private club or commercial establishment .
The proposed Fees and Charges Policy Manual has been endorsed by the Parks
and Recreation Commission. It is the Commission ' s opinion, and Staff
concurs , that the proposed system is a more equitable way of charging
fees for usage of recreational facilities . Currently all groups pay the
s4 ertis asdon I ar ht6 eifwatus . A courtesy public hearing notice was
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 21-87 establishing revised fees for usage of facil-
ities based on the five step system, and establishing written procedures
for facility rental .
FISCAL IMPACT
No impact is anticipated, as the five step system would not increase or
decrease revenues.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21-87
A RESOLUTION OF THE ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL REVISING •
AND ESTABLISHING FEES FOR USAGE OF RECREATION FACILITIES ,
AND ESTABLISHING WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR FACILITY RENTAL.
WHEREAS , the government Code provides that fees may be collected for
Park and Recreation Activities ; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to establish user fees and deposits whcih
cover the cost of providing the services requested; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to establish written procedures for rental of
Park and Recreation Facilties .
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Atascadero does hereby adopt
the attached Fees and Charges Policy Manual for scheduling of recreation
facilities , including all fees for facility rental . This resolution
shall supercede previously adopted Resolutions 55-84 and 31-85.
On motion by Councilperson and seconded by
Councilperson , the foregoing resolution is hereby
adopted in its entirety by the following roll call vote :
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT: •
ADOPTED: March 10 , 1987
CITY OF ATASCADERO
Marjorie Mackey, Mayor
ATTEST:
Boyd Sharitz , City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jeffrey Jorgensen , City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: •
Mike Shelton , City Manager
• CITY OF ATASCADERO
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
FEES AND CHARGES POLICY MANUAL
FOR SCHEDULING OF RECREATION FACILITIES
Facilities Available for Rental
Fee and Permit Procedure
Policy Statement
Rules and Regulations
Major Event Procedures
Types of Groups
Fee Schedules
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A. FACILITIES AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL
The following facilites are available on a reservation system basis .
Detailed instructions on how to apply for rental of a facility are •
C outlined in Fee and Permit Procedures .
ATASCADERO LAKE PARK GAZEBO - covered area suitable for concerts ,
meetings , etc .
BARBECUE AREAS AT ATASCADERO LAKE PARK - three medium to large
BBQ pits with seating for large groups .
PAVILION BUILDING AT ATASCADERO LAKE - Multi purpose use building
suitable for meetings , receptions ,etc .
ALVORD FIELD - night lighted baseball/softball field at Atascadero
Lake.
PALOMA CREEK SOFTBALL FIELDS two championship night lighted soft-
ball fields available for tournaments ,
practices and special events.
PALOMA CREEK PARK PLAYFIELDS - two large multi-purpose open space
fields suitable for sports activities
or special events.
SUNKEN GARDENS - a large multi-purpose grass area adjacent to the
City Administration Building suitable
for special events .
TRAFFIC WAY SOFTBALL FIELDS - suitable for youth groups.
PALOMA CREEK PARK GROUP BARBECUE - (under development ) . When com-
plete , suitable for large groups .
PALOMA CREEK PARK EQUESTRIAN ARENA -
B. FEE AND PERMIT PROCEDURES
1 . An application is required for all groups using the facilities ,
except for an activity sponsored by the City of Atascadero .
2 . All applications for permission to use City of Atascadero parks
and recreation facilities shall be issued by the Director of
Parks and Recreation, or his appointee , subject to the availa-
bility of the facilities. Application forms are available at
the Parks and Recreation Office , 6500 Palma Avenue (City Admin-
istration Building) .
3 . Applications shall be issued only to responsible adults who
shall be in attendance at the function for which application
is made .
4 . Reservations shall be made in the order of receipt of applica-
tion by the Parks and Recreation Department and subject to the
availability of facilities . All fees must be paid before
reservation of facility is confirmed. i
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5 . Organizations requesting use of the Lake Pa- lion or Sunken
Gardens shall pay a refundable deposit . This fee shall be
returned only if the facility is left clean after use and there
is no damage .
An 6 No permit shall be issued to groups listed by the U. S. Govern-
ment and/or Attorney General as subversive .
uu 7 . A written request for a Waiver of Fees may be submitted to the
Parks and Recreation Director for consideration.
8. Appropriate deposits as determined by the Parks and Recreation
Director may be required for groups reserving softball facili-
ties . These must be paid at least 48 hours prior to the event
date .
Rental time must include decorating and cleanup period. Rental
time is adjusted to the next full half hour.
10 . When applicable all persons using City of Atascadero facilities
must obtain necessary keys from the Parks and Recreation Depart-
ment immediately prior to the scheduled facility use. Keys must
be returned to the Parks and Recreation Department by the first
working day after rental . A $3 per day fee will be charged for
for each day the key is not returned after the first working
day. This rule may be waived at the discretion of the Parks
and Recreation Director.
11 . City staff is available at $10 per hour per person to assist
the group. This fee must be paid prior to the event date .
C. POLICY STATEMENT
1. Recreation facilities shall be available to any group in the
Atascadero vicinity for activities which contribute to the best
recreational , social , cultural , civic , and educational interest
of the citizens of Atascadero . Any dispute regarding the above
shall be referred to the City Manager if necessary , but dis-
putes shall first be discussed with the Parks and Recreation
Director.
2 . Applications for use of the City of Atascadero Parks and Recrea-
tion facilities must be filed at least seven days and not more
than 30 days prior to the time use of a facility is desired.
Resident groups , as defined below, may reserve a facility 90
days in advance . Exceptions : Wedding receptions may reserve
the Lake Pavilion 120 days prior to time of use for residents
and non-residents .
A RESIDENT GROUP is defined as an organization whose member-
ship is composed of at least 51 per cent Atascadero residents ,
or an organization and/or business based in Atascadero .
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3 . Reservations for the use of City of Atascadero Parks and
Recreation facilities shall be granted at the discretion of the
Parks and Recreation Director for the following activities
or groups without charge and with preference in the following
order :
1 . City sponsored or co-sponsored activities
2 . Local organizations constituted for the promotion of youth
recreation, education and welfare activities .
3. Service clubs and community service organizations .
4 . Reservations for the use of City of Atascadero parks and recrea-
tion facilities shall be granted at the discretion of the Parks
and Recreation Director for the following activities or groups
at the established fees and on a first-come first-served basis.
1. Local organizations constituted for the promotion of adult
recreation, education , and welfare activities .
2 . Private , non-commerical meetings and events .
3. Commercial activities .
5. Field Use : Non-resident groups may not reserve fields more than
15 days in advance . Resident groups may reserve a field 30 days
in advance . Both groups may reserve the field only once per week
without authorization from the Parks and Recreation Director.
Fields will be subject to the fees as stated on the Fee Schedule .
6 . Groups who charge membership or admission may be subject to a
financial review to determine appropriate group classification.
7 . Political groups requesting the use of facilities may be refered
to the City Council or City Manager for final judgment .
8. All meetings and/or official gatherings that may create over-
crowding , noise or traffic problems will be reviewed with the
Atascadero Police Department prior to the final approval by the
Parks and Recreation Director.
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D. RULES AND REGULATIONS
1, All City ordinances must be observed.
2 . Gambling , the use of profane language, loud, boisterous talking,
improper conduct , unusually loud amplified music or any other
activity that creates a disturbance will not be permitted.
3. The City is not responsible for any lost or stolen articles.
4 . No equipment or furnishings shall be removed from the premises
without permission of the Parks and Recreation Director.
5. Decorating of buildings should be discussed at time of signing
application. All methods of attaching decorations to walls and
ceilings must have prior approval . All decorations must be
removed and facility cleaned IMMEDIATELY after use .
6. The kitchen facilities shall not be used by any group unless
specific permission is granted.
7 . Groups using kitchen- shall furnish own .dishes , silverware , cook-
ing utensils , towels , soap , etc .
C8 . City of Atascadero reserves right of full access to all activi-
ties at any time in order to insure that all rules , regulations
and city and state laws are being observed.
9. All activities must cease by 10 p.m. UNLESS written permission
is granted for a longer period of usage.
10. If damage to City premises or property occurs incident to the
rental , the applicant shall be held responsible .
11 . Groups meeting regularly must notify the Parks and Recreation
Department at least seven days in advance when they are not using
the facility. Groups will be billed until notification is re-
ceived. Notification must be completed in writing.
12 . Failure to comply with the rules and regulations will result
in termination of facility use at the discretion of the Parks
and Recreation Director.
13 . Rental of facilities shall be on a first-come first serve basis
except as discussed earlier. Reservations are not confirmed
until the application is completed and all appropriate fees are
paid.
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14 . Lessee is required to clean and leave in a sanitary condition
the rental facility used. All equipment must be returned to
its proper place .
r 15 . When the Lake Pavilion or any City building is used by minors
the groups must be under its own adult supervision at all times .
There must be at least one adult supervisor for every 20 minors
if those in the group are under 18 years of age .
1 .. Anyone sponsoring a teenage dance at the Pavilion shall insure
that teenagers who have entered the building shall not be per-
mitted to leave and re-enter, except in emergencies .
17 . The sale of alcoholic beverages in the Pavilion is prohibited
unless lessee has obtained permission from the City Council.
Any sale and/or comsumption of alcoholic beverages shall be sub-
ject to rules and regulations of the ABC .
18. Five calendar days notice is required to cancel or change the
lessee ' s reservation date . Failure to do so will result in a
15% administrative fee .
19. Violation of any of the rules contained herein by lessee shall
be , at the option of the City of Atascadero , sufficient grounds
for revoking existing reservations and/or denying future use
by said lessee of City of Atascadero facilities .
20 — Groups reserving softball faciltiies for tournaments shall be
required to post a deposit prior to the tournament of 50% of
estimated fees , with the balance due on the first work day
after the tournament completion date .
E. MAJOR EVENTS PROCEDURES
1 . Applicant will be responsible for application and a letter des-
cribing the proposed event .
2 . The letter accompanying the application should include :
a. Type of activity
b. Number of attractions
c . Approximate attendance
d. Information about the sponsoring agency or individual
e . Methods for the funds collected to be dispersed
f . Proposed set-up
g. List the event ' s operating hours .
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3. Copy of the letter and application along with cover memo
forwarded to the following departments :
Finance Police
Fire City Manager
4 . Parks and Recreation Department will received responses from
departments and will contact applicant regarding status.
5. Applicant must respond with appropriate information to
various departments including police at least 45 days prior
to the scheduled activity date .
This informationincludes but not limited to : listing the
names and Social Security Nubmers of all personnel who will be
operating the carnival attractions and obtaining a business
permit from the Finance Department , at least 10 days prior to
event .
6. City may require portable restrooms , maintenance staff , police
security and may direct special set-ups. All of the above will
be accomplished at applicant ' s expense .
7 . City will require an insurance policy naming the City of Atas-
cadero as co-insured. The policy will be for $1 ,000 ,000
liability and $500 ,000 property damage .
8 . No equipment will be stored at a City site until two days prior
• to the event .
9. Applicable fees may be waived for nonprofit organizations . All
groups will pay a $ 200 refundable security and maintenance
deposit .
10. All employees of applicant will adhere to any direction given
by City representatives . Failure to do so may result in a can-
cellation without notice.
F. TYPES OF GROUPS
GROUP A - City sponsored activities . For example , fee based classes
or special events conducted by the City of Atascadero .
GROUP B - Meetings and programs of local organizations constituted
for the promotion of youth recreation , education or welfare
activities. For example , Little League , PTA, etc .
GROUP C - Service Clubs and other organizations constituted primarily
for the promotion of civic improvements . For example , Kiwanis
Club , Lions Club , Rotary Club , etc .
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GROUP D - Local organizations constituted for the promotion of adult or
booster groups of youth recreation , education, or public
recreation. For example , square dance clubs , social clubs ,
instructional program groups , sports leagues , etc . 0
GROUP E - Local , non-commerical group meetings and events . For example ,
fraternal organizations , church groups , political associations ,
etc . (Private non-profit groups)
GROUP F - Private parties . For example , showers , wedding receptions ,
family reunions , etc . , and non-local non-commercial group
meetings and events . Non-local company picnics or athletic
events .
GROUP G - Commercial activities . For example , sporting events , exhi-
bits , demonstrations , shows , dances , corporate meetings , etc .
(Profit oriented activities) .
* Commercial may be defined as any person and/or group charging a
fee to participants. All groups with non-profit status will be
exempt from the commercial classification.
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FEE SCHEDULES
ATASCADERO LAKE PARK
Gazebo/Bandstand
Group Cost
A No charge
B No charge
C $10 per meeting
D $10 per meeting
E $10 per meeting
F $10 per hour
G $15 per hour
Pavilion
A No charge
B No charge
C $50 per day ( 8 hour maximum)
D $50 per day ( 8 hour maximum)
E $50 per day ( 8 hour maximum)
F $100 per day
G $150 per day
Large Barbecue Areas (1 and 2)
A No charge
B No charge
C $16 per use
D $16 per use
E $16 per use
F $16 per use
G: $25 per use
Small Barbecue Area (#3)
A No charge
B No charge
C $8 per use
D $8 per use
E $8 per use
F $8 per use
G $15 per use
Softball/Baseball Alds
Prices do not include lights or field preparation)
Alvord Field
A No charge
B No charge
C $5 per hour
D $5 per hour
E $5 per hour
F $1D per hour
G $ 15 per hour
Paloma Creek Park
A No charge
B No charge
C $5 per hour
D $5 per hour
E $5 per hour
F $10 per hour
G $15 per hour
Alvord Field Lights
A $7 per hour
B $7 per hour
C C $7 per hour.
D $7 per hour
E $7 per hour
F $7 per hour
G $10 per hour
Paloma Creek Park Lights
LIGHTS ONLY LIGHTS & REFRESHMENT STAND POWER
A $7 per hour $10
B $7 per hour $10
C $7 per hour $10
D $7 per hour $10
E $7 per hour $10
F $7 per hour $12
G $10 per hour $15
Paloma Creek Park
Open Space Playfields
A No charge
B No charge
C No charge -
D No charge
E No charge
F No charge
G $25 per hour
Group Barbecue Area
A No charge
B No charge
C $8 per use
D $8 per use
E $8 per use
F $8 per use
G $25 per use
Traffic Way Softball Fields
A No charge
B No charge
C No charge r
D No charge
E No charge
F $5 per hour
G $10 per hour
Sunken Gardens
A No charge
B No charge
C No charge
D No charge
E No charge
F No charge
G $100 per use
NOTE: All groups required to post a $200 refundable cleaning deposit .
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PALOMA CREEK EQUESTRIAN ARENA RT
USE OF ARENA PORTABLE MTG. ROOM KEY SECURITY SPECIAL
GROUP PER DAY ** TOILET (PER 2 HOURS) DEPOSIT DEPOSIT EQUIPMENT
A No charge N/C N/C N/C N/A N/C
B $50 $20 $7 . 50 $25 $200 0 $10/use
C $50 $20 $10 $25 $2000 $10/use
D $50 $20 $10 $25 $200 0 $10/use
E $100 $20 $10 $25 $200:'` $10/use
F $150 $20 $10 $25 $200,0 $20/use
G $200 $20 $10 $25 $200:)0 $20/use
**Plus $1 . 00 per horse
INDIVIDUAL USEAGE
Use of Arena - $3 application fee 4„
Key Deposit (refundable) - $10
Special Equipment - $5 per use _
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SPECIAL FEES
1. Supervision - $10 per hour
2 . Tables and chairs (per day charges)
1. 50¢ per chair
2 . $3 per table
3. Field preparation - $8 per field
4. Electricity (may be charged at the discretion of the Parks and
Recreation Director) $5 . per hour
5. Bases - $2 per use
6. Chalk Field Liner - $3 per use
The Parks and Recreation Director may waive any of the above listed
fees if deemed to be in the best interests of the City.
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• MEMO RAND U M
TO: City Council March 10, 1987
VIA: Michael Shelton, City. Manager
FROM: Henry Engen, Community Development Director -4,F,
SUBJECT: Zone Change 27-86 : Second Reading of Ordinance No.
147 (El Corte/El Dorado Study Area: Peterson
Development Company/S. Devencenzi)
BACKGROUND/RECONMENDATION:
This Ordinance had first reading approval on February 23, 1987.
Recommend approval of Ordinance No. 147, second reading.
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Enclosure : Draft Ordinance 147
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ORDINANCE NO. 147
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF •
ATASCADERO AMENDING SECTION MAP NUMBER 19 OF
THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAPS OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO
BY REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY BETWEEN EL CENTRO, EL
CORTE, LA LINIA AND ARCADE ROADS FROM
RSF-Y(RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY) TO
RSF-X<LIMITED SINGLE FAMILY) (ZONE CHANGE ZC 27-86)
WHEREAS, the proposed zoning map amendment is consistent with the
General Plan as required by Section 65860 of the California Government
Code; and
- WHEREAS, the proposed amendment is in conformance with Section 65800
et seq. of the California Government Code concerning zoning regulations ;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment will not have a significant adverse
impact upon the environment. The Negative Declaration previously prepared
for the project is adequate.
WHEREAS, the Atascadero Planning Commission held a public hearing
on February 2, 1987.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Atascadero does ordain as
follows ; •
Section 1. Council Findings.
1. The proposal is compatible with the surrounding land use and
zoning.
2. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan.
3. The proposal will not result in any significant adverse environ-
mental impacts. The Negative Declaration prepared for the project
is adequate.
Section 2. Zoning Map.
Map Number 19 of the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Atascadero
on file in the City Community Development Department is hereby amended
to reclassify area located between El Centro, El Corte, La Linia Road, and
-tie rear lot line of properties on the east side of Arcade Road as shown on
attached Exhibit A.
Section 3. Publication.
The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published once
within fifteen (15) days after its passage in the Atascadero News , a
newspaper of general circulation, printed, published, and circulated in •
the City in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code ; shall
certify the adopting and posting of this ordinance and shall cause this
Ordinance No. 147
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ordinance and this certification together with proofing of posting to be
entered into the Book of Ordinances of this City.
Section 4. Effective Date.
This ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect
at 12 :01 a.m. on the 31st day after its passage.
The foregoing ordinance was introduced on
and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council e on
AYES:
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ABSENT: CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA
By:
MARJORIE MACKEY, Mayor
ATTEST:
BOYD C. SHARITZ, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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MICHAEL SHEL ON, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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HEN Y ENGEi, Community Development Director
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• MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
THROUGH: Mike Shelton, City Manager K4
FROM: Paul Sensibaugh, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Request for Proposals - San Andreas Bridge
Garcia Road Bridge
DATE: March 3, 1987
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that Council authorize the Director of
Public Works to request proposals for the engineering consulting
services for the above two bridges.
Background:
At the last regular Council meeting the Council requested
staff to bring back the above item in order to reevaluate their
position on the procedures to obtain Federal Grants for the pro-
jects.
Enclosed is the staff report of the February 10 Council
meeting that discusses the issues.
Fiscal Impact:
Attached is a page from the 1986-87 budget program that
shows the first two years of the adopted 5-Year Capital Improve-
ment Program. Referring to the 1987-88 (next year ' s plan) list-
ing, there is $98,000 shown for bridges that are to be supported
by development fees.
There is an additional $54,000 in roadway development fees
available for roadway purposes. These funds are non-competitive
with respect to the General Fund or the present $. 50 Development
Tax formula and can only be used for bridges and roads (such as .
approaches to bridges. ) It is proposed that gas tax and LTF
funds not be used for these projects, but that staff would pro-
pose in the 1987-88 budget to finance the subject bridges out of
the $152, 000 shown above.
Development fees are, like other revenues, only a projection
and could come in less than anticipated. It does appear that the
$101,000 match is achievable, however.
The staff would also pursue the conditioning of proposed
developments that directly affect the Garcia bridge for the City
match, if practicable.
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MEMORANDUM
To : City Council
Through : Michael Shelton, City Manager ,
From: Paul M. Sensibaugh, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
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Subject : Request for Proposals for Design of San Andreas Bridge and
Garcia Road Bridge
Recommendation :
Staff recommends that Council authorize the Director of Public
Works to request proposals for the engineering consulting services for
the above two bridges .
Backround:
The City received two bridge grants in January for the San
Andreas bridge over Atascadero Creek and for the Garcia Road bridge
over a branch of Graves Creek. The funds are made available on a
competitive basis from a previously established list of bridges that
meet certain criteria for structural inadequacies , amount of traffic ,
etc . Two other bridgesreceived grants last fiscal year and are now
in design (Monterey Rd. over Graves Creek and Sycamore Rd. over
Atascadero Creek) . At least two other bridges on the State' s list
will receive future consideration but are in relatively good condition
compared to the above. Other small bridges such as those on Santa
Rosa, Santa Lucia, etc . are not now fundable . New bridges such as the
proposed Lewis Avenue bridge are also not fundable .
Discussion :
The new Highway Bill which includes the Federal Highway Bridge
Replacement and Rehibilitation Program for F.Y . 86-87 is expected to
get timely approval and Caltrans , the administrative agency, is
expected to obligate the construction funds by June 1 , 1987.
To qualify for these funds which have been designated for the
City, plans , specifications and engineering must be approved for
advertising within one year from the notification date or a maximum of
16 months if a consultant is used. With the present work load the
City Engineering Division does not have the time or manpower to do the
consulting work in house for projects of this magnitude.
A consultant agreement must be completed within four months of
the date of notification of the grant . As experienced with the
Sycamore Rd. bridge this time can erode quickly . It is suggested that
two different consultants be used so that the bridges can be designed
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simultaneously . Additionally, seperate contracts would cause 1�q
administrative work if one of the bridges are not funded for ar,
reason . The request for proposals will condition the signing of the
contract on the receipt of the funding.
Fiscal Impact :
The estimated cost of the San Andreas Bridge is $340, 000, the
City share of which is $68, 000. The estimated cost of the Garcia Road
Bridge is $165 , 000, the City share of which is $33, 000 . The total
estimated obligation to the City is $101 , 000 .
The City funds available for appropiation of these monies are the
Bridge Development Impact Fee and the Gas Tax allocations .
Historically the Gas Tax has been used for resurfacing and
reconstruction projects but can be used for bridges . This would mean
that about three less miles would be resurfaced than in previously.
The development fees have not met estimates but the 50c Tax
Development lend encouragement to future collections of the
Development Fee .
Not accepting the 80% grants would not lessen the need for
replacement or the assumed liability of failing bridges . The delay
would mean a City cost of about $475 , 000 in today' s dollars .
In anticipation of a question of a comparison of these costs w�
the Lewis Avenue Bridge estimate, the latter includes potential rig
of-way, approaches , a walk bridge, and a traffic study that are not a
significant part of the replacement of existing bridges .
57* TE OK CALIFORNIA—BUSINESS, TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING AGENCY GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN, Govemor
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P.O. BOX 8114
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•SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93403-8114
Telephone: (805) 549-3111
TDD (805) 549.3259
January 15, 1987
5-SLO-0-Atas.
BROS-0079 ( )
Garcia Road
Bridge No. 49C-383
Branch Graves Creek
Mr. Paul Sensibaugh
Director of Public Works
City of Atascadero
P.O. Box 747
Atascadero, CA 93423
Dear Mr. Sensibaugh:
The California Transportation Commission under Miscellaneous
Resolution G-86-10 approved the operating procedures proposed by
the City-County-State Steering Committee for Local Agency
projects in the Federal Highway Bridge Replacement and
Rehabilitation Program for F.Y. 86-87. A copy of this
resolution has been sent to you previously.
The candidate to have a portion of California' s HBRR allocation
reserved for it in this fiscal year is listed below. The amount
of federal participation on eligible items of work for the
project is shown for your information.
Bridge Name Bridge No. Federal Participation
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Branch Graves Crk. 49C-383 $ 132,00033�Doa
Federal participation- is based on 80% of the value of the
following preliminary list of items of work for which the Local
Agency has requested participation. Final federal participation
will be based on items developed from final approved plans.
Mr. Sensibaugh •
January 15, 1987
Page 2
Preliminary Engineering $ 15,000
R/W Acquisition 10,000
Construction:
Bridge Cost $110,000
Roadway Cost 14 ,000
Construction Engineering 15,000
Total $ 140 ,000
Total Estimated Cost $ 165 ,000
To qualify for these funds the PS&E of the bridge portion must
be approved for advertising by the Division of Structures. PS&E
must be completed within one year from the date of this
notification letter when design is done in-house; or, up to four
additional months will be allowed when a consultant agreement is
involved.
If a consultant agreement is involved, the agreement shall be
completed within four months from the date of this notification.
If the new Highway Bill gets timely approval, we will attempt to
have construction funds obligated for this project by June 1,
1987.
Please confirm in writing whether you will comply with the
requirements for qualification, and whether a consultant
agreement is involved.
Please submit the Field Review form with changes discussed at
the field review, along with your confirmation letter.
W. W. Evans
Asst. Dist. Local Streets and Roads Engineer
STATE OF CALIFORNIA—BUSINESS, TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING AGENCY GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
P.O. BOX 8114
AN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93403-8114 ' M1
Telephone: (805) 549-3111
TDD (805) 549-3259
January 14, 1987
5-SLO-0-Atas
BROS-0079 ( )
San Andres Avenue
Bridge No. 49C-159
Atascadero Creek
Mr. Paul Sensibaugh
Director of Public Works
City of Atascadero
P.O. Box 747
Atascadero, CA 93423
Attention George Wolfrank
Dear Mr. Sensibaugh:
The California Transportation Commission under Miscellaneous
Resolution G-86-10 approved the operating procedures proposed by
the City-County-State Steering Committee for Local Agency
projects in the Federal Highway Bridge Replacement and
Rehabilitation Program for F.Y. 86-87. - A copy of this
resolution has been sent to you previously.
The candidate to have a portion of California' s HBRR allocation
reserved for it in this fiscal year is listed below. The amount
of federal participation on eligible items of work for the
project is shown for your information.
Bridge Name Bridge No. Federal Participation CrfcS`tare
Atascadero Creek 49C-159 $ 272,000 �8 ooa
Federal participation is based on 80% of the value of the
following preliminary list of items of work for which the Local
Agency has requested participation. Final federal participation
will be based on items developed from final approved plans.
Mr. Sensibau h
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January 14 , 1987
Page 2
-Preliminary Engineering $ 30,000
R/W Acquisition 10,000
Construction:
Bridge Cost $254,000
Roadway Cost 14 ,000
Construction Engineering 32,000
Total $ 300,000
Total Estimated Cost $ 340,000
To qualify for these funds the PS&E of the bridge portion must
be approved for advertising by the Division of Structures. PS&E
must be completed within one year from the date of this
notification letter when design is done in-house; or, up to four
additional months will be allowed when a consultant agreement is
involved.
If a. consultant agreement is involved, the agreement shall be
completed within four months from the date of this notification.
If the new Highway Bill gets timely approval, we will attempt to
have construction funds obligated for this project by June 1,
1987.
Please confirm in writing whether you will comply with the
requirements for qualification, and whether a consultant
agreement is involved.
Please return the field review form with the confirming letter.
W. W. Evans
Asst. Dist. Local Streets and Roads Engineer
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M E M O R A D U M
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March 3, 1987
To : City Council
Via: Mike Shelton , City Manager
From: Bob Best , Parks and Recreation Director
Subject : Award of Parks Tractor Bid
BACKGROUND
As part of the FY 1986-87 Budget , Council approved $12 ,000 for a tractor
with accessories for the Parks and Recreation Department . Sealed bids
were opened on March 2 , with the following results :
FRONT LOADER TRACTOR ROTARY
VENDOR WITH SCRAPER TRAILER ROTOTILLER MOWER
Williams Equip. Co . $10 ,600 - -- $1 ,272 $572
Santa Maria Kubota L2850
*No Discount
• El Camino Farm Supply $11 ,507 $2104 . 10 $1 ,113 $530
Paso Robles Kubota L2850
*3% discount
Wallace Machinery Co . $12 ,800 $2300 $11675 $575
Paso Robles John Deere 75
*No discount
Berchtold Equip. Co . $11 ,940. - $2238 . 72 $1 ,680. 10 $570. 2f
Bakersfield Kubota L2850 per bid
*No discount
Berchtold Equip. Co. $11 , 336 . 70 $2238. 72 $11680 . 10 $570. 2E
Bakersfield Ford model 1910-4 WD
*No Discount Tractor
Berchtold Equip. Co. $12 ,667 . 00 $2238 . 72 $1 ,680.10 $570. 2E
Bakersfield Kubota B 9200 HSD
*No discount 4 WD
Palla Equip. Co . $12 ,724 . 24 $2159. 22 $1576 . 49 $592 . 5L
Paso Robles Ford 1910 4WD
*No Discount
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RECOMMENDATION
Award bid for Front Loader Tractor with Scraper to Williams Equipment •
Company in Santa Maria for $10 ,600 , and purchase of Rotary Mower from
E1 Camino Farm Supply in Paso Robles for $530.
FISCAL IMPACT
Total price for the tractor with accessories is $11 ,130. As $12 ,000
was budgeted, the purchase comes in under budget .
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• TO: City Council March 10 , 1987
FROM: Michael Shelton
City Manager
SUBJECT: COUNCIL/MANAGER WORKSHOP
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council engage Consultants Timothy Stalder, M.A. and Robert
Haynes, PhD. to conduct Council/Manager Workshop at a cost not
to exceed $500 .
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BACKGROUND:
Early in the calendar year , at the request of Mayor Mackey, I
requested a Council/Manager Workshop proposal from two local con-
sultants, Timothy Stalder, M.A. and Robert Haynes, PhD. The pur-
pose of the proposed workshop will serve to clarify expectations
regarding Council/Manager roles', define procedures and enhance
group capabilities through training and building skills in the
areas of group dynamics and problem solving. The proposed train-
ing and consultation outline is attached. Other Council expec-
tations and workshop agenda subject matter may be communicated to
the consultants during individual meetings between Council mem-
bers and the consultants.
At the last Council Meeting, Councilman Molina, with the con-
sensus of the Council, requested this item be considered at the
March 10, 1987 Council Meeting.
Assuming Council desires participation in the proposed workshop,
the consultants have proposed a workshop on March 16, 1987 ,
begining at 10 :00 a.m. at the Inn at Morro Bay.
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City Manager DEC i lu
City of Atascadero 3 - 40
6500 Palma Avenue CITY MGR.
Atascadero, CA 93422
December 29, 1986
Dear Mr. Shelton:
As we discussed, we would be happy to provide training and consultation
for the Atascadero City Council in an attempt to improve their image
and effectiveness as a Council in serving the City of Atascadero. This
proposal for training and consultation is being submitted for your con-
sideration.
TRAINING AND CONSULTATION OUTLINE
Title: Developing City Council Image and Effectiveness
Objective: To provide members of the City Council and related staff
with the principles and application of how groups can work to- •
gether effectively within the confines of the political and
organizational structure of city government.
Training and Consultation Structure:
2 hour meeting with individual Council Members
4-6 hour workshop
2 hour follow-up session
Workshop Content:
I. Introduction
II. Leadership styles and group management models
III. Elements of effective group work
A. Mission and goals
B. Structure and roles
C. Participation
D. Communication
E. Confidentiality
F. Representing the group accurately
G. Managing interpersonal conflicts
H. Decision making model
I. Leadership
J. Support
K. Trust
L. Attitudes of:
"Critique ideas rather than people"
"What will it take to make it work?"
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IV. Defining the mission of the Atascadero City Council
V. Working together within the political context
1. Can elected officials work together cooperatively while
representing constituents with differing points of view?
2. Public relations in the political context.
3. The elected official in relationship to city staff- working
toward mutual goals.
VI. Implementing a cooperative model in city government
Location: To be mutually agreed upon by Council and consultants.
Off-site location for workshop is recommended. --
Consultation Fee: $500 for two consultants for proposed program of
training and consultation.
Consultants:
Timothy Stalder,M.A.
DirP�inr of S aff Development at Atascadero State Hospital since
1977 with other experience in occupational health and safety,
personnel and equal employment opportunity. Masters' Degree
in anthropology and currently pursuing a doctorate in human
resources development.
Robert Haynes, Ph.D.
A' for of Professional Education and Employee Assistanc
Program Coordinatior at tasca ero State Hospital. Ph.D. in
clinical psychology with experience in community mental health
and private practice settings as well as the state hospital.
We each have more than ten years of experience providing training
and education. We have been involved in providing training and
consultation in team development and group effectiveness for five
years working with a range of groups. We have also taught team
effectiveness at the university level.
The above represents a brief outline of the proposed program. We would
be happy to provide additional information as needed. We look forward
to hearing from you.
Timothy Stalder, M.A. Robert Haynes, Ph. .
P.O. Box 673
Atascadero, California 93423
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AGENDA
• M E M O R A N D U M
TO: City Council March 10. , 1987
VIA: Michael Shelton, City Manager
FROM: Henry Engen, Community Development Director
Dave Jorgensen, Administrative Services Director
SUBJECT: Request to Seek Proposals: Economic Base Analysis,
City of Atascadero
BACKGROUND:
The City' s General Plan Work Program states the need for "An Eco-
nomic Base Analysis to provide direction for a strategy for the
future" . The City has also been working with the
BIA/City/Chamber Of Commerce Committee towards downtown revitali-
zation. The attached draft "Request For Proposal" was endorsed
by said committee at their meeting of March 4, 1987 , to: 1.
provide for an overall evaluation of the City' s economic base,
and 2. to make recommendations on the economic role of the down-
town area as a basis for preparing a future downtown plan. .
FISCAL IMPACT:
As part of this year ' s budget, some $50 ,000 was set aside for
redevelopment contingency monies, and an additional $50, 000 for
Phase I of General Plan Update. The latter has been utilized to
employ interns and contract- planners, but will not be fully ex-
pended by end of fiscal year. It is proposed that the cost for
the Economic Base Analysis be funded out of both of these author-
ized budget accounts. The amount would be determined on the
basis of the proposal selected, which would be a- Council decision
based on evaluation of all the proposals.
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize staff to solicit proposals for an Economic Base Analy-
sis (see attached draft) . Following the evaluation of the pro-
posals, it would be brought back to the Council for formal budget
action on selection of a consultant.
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cc: Maggie Rice, Chamber of Commerce
Kirk Pierson, Business Improvement Area
Jerry Bond, Chairman, Planning Commission
• Enclosures : Draft Request for Proposal
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(Consultant Address)
SUBJECT: Request for Proposal - Economic Base Analysis
City of Atascadero
Dear Consultant:
You are invited to submit a proposal to the City of Atascadero
to prepare an economic base analysis for the City with a focus
on providing direction for downtown revitalization.
The City is in the process of updating the General Plan whose
work program states the need for an "economic base analysis to
provide direction for a strategy for the future. " We have also
been working with the Chamber of Commerce and a newly formed
Business Improvement Association (representing the downtown area
(see attached map) towards revitalization of the downtown area.
Despite strong residential construction growth, there has been .
a notable lag in retail sales trends which has been a concern to
the City and its business community. The City encompasses over
24 square miles and was pre-subdivided pursuant to a
utopian master plan in 1914.
Views are mixed as to whether redevelopment should be pursued
downtown. The City recognizes the need to examine the feasi-
bility for downtown revitalization, prepare a plan based on a
second economic analysis, and to then determine if redevelopment
is the appropriate tool for implementing the plan.
Your proposal should be submitted to the Community Development
Department no later than 5:00 p.m. on 1987 .
Please include an estimated time frame for completion, an admin-
istrative draft report, and final draft together with an indi-
cation of the principal representative who would be responsible
for directing the work and presentation to the City Council and
its Advisory Agencies.
Sincerely,
Henry Engen
Community Development Director
Enc: Work Program
Boundary Map
File: BIAMIN
• WORK PROGRAM
ECONOMIC BASE ANALYSIS
CITY OF ATASCADERO
PURPOSE
The purpose of the study is to provide an overall evaluation of
the City of Atascadero' s economic base. Analysis and recommen-
dations derived from overall evaluation of the City's market
area should be followed by recommended strategies for the future,
including specific recommendations for revisions to General
Plan Policies with respect to long-range growth objectives.
Within the context of the overall evaluation, the study will also
recommend an optimum economic strategy for the downtown area.
It will provide the basis for subsequent preparation of a
master plan for the downtown area.
STUDY OUTLINE
A. Inventory
1. Trade Area Definition - Examine past and present
growth trends in the Atascadero market area, in the con-
text of the overall region.
2. Population - Evaluate existing demographics and projec-
tions of population.
3. Retail Sales - Evaluate existing retail sales, sales tax
data, and other available data in relation to market area
population growth and income potential.
4. Employment - Evaluate existing data with respect to
existing and projected employment levels, including
industrial job potential.
5. Existing Land Use - Evaluate existing data with respect
to land use patterns and vacant land inventory.
B. Analysis
1. Attitude Surveys - Review previous attitude surveys
compiled by the Chamber of Commerce and California
Polytechnic State University with respect to shopping
patterns, desires, etc.
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2. Planning Policies - Evaluate existing General Plan and
zoning policies in relation to contemporary economic
development standards.
C. Recommendations
1. General Plan/Zoning - Based on analysis of the City's
current economic development strategies, offer specific
proposals to redefine General Plan policies. Proposed
General Plan language should be drafted for City
consideration to incorporate into it' s General Plan.
It should be predicated on evaluation of the City' s
potential for tourism, specific categories of retail
and service activities, office uses, and industry.
2. Downtown Development Strategy - Provide recommendations
as to the optimum economic role of the downtown area
within the context of overall strategies noted above.
The general scale of proposed land area needed to accomo-
date the extent of economic activities proposed will be
provided together with steps recommended to , implement
such a strategy.
MEETINGS
City staff will coordinate appropriate meetings with the
Chamber of Commerce, Business Improvement Association,
Planning Commission and City Council prior to preparation
of an administrative draft report. There- will be a min-
imum of two (2) such meetings together with one (1) meet-
ing to present the final report to the City Council and
Planning Commission.
REPORTS
Thirty (30) copies of the administrative draft report
and one hundred (100) copies of the final report will
be required. The final report will be based on the
Consultant' s professional evaluation of input received
in review of the administrative draft.
PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE/EXPERIENCE
Indicate the principal representative from the consult-
ing firm together with others assigned to the work. The
consultant' s experience in similar communities should be
cited together with examples of work testifying to the
credibility of the firm' s economic analysis to both
public agencies and the private sector.
FEES
Proposals should indicate a lump sum figure
or upset price for the work cited together with
costs of unforeseen study activities (e.g. additional
meetings, report copies, etc.)
TIME SCHEDULE
Indicate the time line for completion of the work.
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• Manch 1, 1987
To: City Council
Via: Mike Shelton, City Manager
From: Bob Best , Parks and Recreation Director-K44447-
Subject : Fee Consideration at Charles Paddock Zoo
INTRODUCTION
The Parks and Recreation Department , for the past several months , has been
considering the feasibility of a fee system at Charles Paddock Zoo. It has
been discussed by the Parks and Recreation Commission at its January and
February meetings . Staff presented detailed information to the Commission
at the February meeting. A courtesy public hearing notice was advertised
on Parch 6, 1987.
BACKGROUND
Currently, the zoo has a donation system, with a recommended donation of
$1 for adults , 50¢ for children 7-17 , and free for 6 and under. As the
entry is not supervised, payment of any type of donation is strictly volun-
tary.
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n an effort to determine community interest , attendance , willingness to
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ay, types of improvements needed and revenue projections if fee system was
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stablished, two market surveys were completed. The questions were basically
the same , with one survey completed in the Spring of 1986 and the other in
November-December 1986.
ISSUE STATEMENT
The Charles Paddock Zoo has always been free . At issue is the question
should the City of Atascadero bring the zoo up to modern day standards .
During the past two years the Parks and Recreation Department has made many
positive strides in improving the zoo despite limited resources.
Several other issues need to be considered. They include :
1 . Would the general public continue to support the zoo if a fee system
was imposed?
2 . Does attendance on a daily basis warrant a formal fee system?
3. If fee system was implemented, would this be a barrier that would prevent
people from coming to the zoo?
4 . What is logic of going to a fee system? How would funds collected be
used to benefit the zoo?
5 . Could revenue received from a fee system go into a Zoo Capital Project
Fund?
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FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
Attached are attendance and revenue figures for July - December 1986 , sur-
results , attendance and revenue projections and data evaluation and comments.
It is staff ' s opinion that data compiled from the two surveys , plus atten-
dance and revenue figures available to staff, is enough to make a recommen-
dation concerning a fee/no fee system. The attendance and revenue report
provides detailed information regarding public attitudes toward the zoo and
the acceptance factor of a possible fee structure. Staff will discuss this
in more depth at the Council meeting.
.Issue Statement answers include :
1. Based on the results of the market survey, the general public would con-
tinue to support the zoo if a fee system was established. Initial atten-
dance may drop, but would gradually increase back to current levels .
2 . A formal fee system is cost effective .
3. Initial planning is to suggest that family groups join the Zoo Society.
By doing this , they will receive the benefits from being a society mem-
ber and have free admission to the zoo . In addition, if a modified fee
system is used, residents could still enter the zoo weekdays during non-
seasonal times without paying a fee.
4 . A fee system could be implemented to help raise revenue for zoo capital
improvement projects. Currently , the zoo receives only minimal capita
improvement funds , and another funding source is needed.
5. Council has several options regarding gate receipts . It is possible
that revenue received could be used for capital projects . Staff will
address this at the Council meeting.
The zoo is a unique facility, with good potential if it is properly mar-
keted. It is staff ' s opinion that in order to justify a fee , the City must
continue to make improvements in order to attract visitors . It will not
take long before the general public sees that the zoo is not improving
despite the fee system, and will not continue to support it .
RECOMMENDATION
A daily fee system be established, with Tuesday and Wednesday designated as
admission by donation days. Recommended fee system is $1 for adults , 50¢
for ages 6-17 , and 5 and under - Free .
The fee system has been endorsed by the Parks and Recreation Commission,
Zoo advisory Committee and the Board of Directors of San Luis Obispo County
Zoological Society. In addition, the market survey results indicate the
general public would support a fee system.
It is further recommended that members of the Zoological Society receive
free admission to the zoo.
Direct staff to prepare a resolution adopting said fees for Charles Paddo
Zoo.
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ALTERNATIVES
• Recommended alternatives include :
1. Modified Fee System - fee on all weekends , holiday periods , and daily
from Memorial Weekend - Labor Day. Admission by donation weekdays from
September - May (Memorial Day Weekend) .
2 . Formal Fee daily with special promotion days , discounts , family and
individual passes.
The Commission, Zoo Society Board of Directors , Zoo Advisory Committee , and
Staff do not believe a "no fee" is an acceptable alternative , and do not
recommend it to Council .
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Staff will present to Council at its March 10 meeting information regard-
ing Survey Results , Revenue Estimates , Fee Structures of other zoos , and
a recommendation regarding the future financial contributions to the zoo
from the General Fund. A five year projection will be provided to Council .
FISCAL IMPACT
REVENUE ESTIMATES
***ALL REVENUES BASED ON ESTIMATED ANNUAL ATTENDANCE OF 119 ,000;
FEE OF $1 ADULTS , 50¢ AGES 6-17 , UNDER 6 - FREE. 54% OF TOTAL
ATTENDANCE IS ADULTS, 23% AGES 6-17 , 23% UNDER 6 (PER MARKET SURVEY
RESULTS)*** FIGURES DO NOT INCLUDE SPECIAL PROMOTIONS AND Z00
SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS.
FORMAL FEE DAILY (TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY AS DONATION DAYS)
Adults - $621000
Children - $12 , 500
Notal - 4 . 50
xpenses - $14 ,000
Net Revenue - $60 ,500
FORMAL FEE DAILY (With special promotions , discounts and passes)
ADULTS - $641260
CHILDREN -$13 ,685
TOTAL - $77 ,945
EXPENSES - 16 ,000
NET REVENUE - $61 ,945
MODIFIED FEE SYSTEM
*ALL WEEKENDS , HOLIDAY PERIODS , AND DAILY
0 MEMORIAL WEEKEND - LABOR DAY. CURRENT DONATION SYSTEM IN PLACE
WEEKDAYS SEPTEMBER - MAY.
WEEKDAYS 38 , 600
WEEKDAYS (SUMMER) 18 ,240
DONATIONS 5 ,985
TOTAL 62 ,825
EXPENSES 8 .000 NFT RF,VFNTTF - �C;4 , 8?r;
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The establishment of a fee system would increase revenues for the zoo .
The current estimate for donations is $25 ,000 , which is far less than pro
jections for the three options listed above.
Staff will recommend that the General Fund contribution to the Zoo not
increase during the next five (5) years . Fees received from gate
receipts will pay for increased costs of personnel, operation and
maintenance, and capital projects .
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ATTENDANCE AND REVENUE (ACTUAL) -
MONTH ATTENDANCE REVENUE (DONATIONS)
July (10 days) 5 ,110 $ 815 . 00
August 15, 334 3,224 .00
September 8,467 1 ,576. 00
October 8,496 11635 .00
November 10,501 21202 . 00
December 6 970 19284 .00
TOTAL:ERROR RATE (2q) 54 ,87 1- $10,098 1/1
ADJUSTED TOTAL: 53,780 $10,818
ATTENDANCE AND REVENUE AVERAGES (Sept . 2 - December 19)
WEEKDAY WEEKDAY WEEKEND WEEKEND
MONTH ATTEND. AVG. REV . AVG. ATTEND. AVG. REV . AVG.
September 143 $32 566 $91
October 133 35 680 111
November 182 36 594 149
December 108 29 275 79
Overall
Average : 141 $33 529 $107
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SURVEY RESULTS
_ SPRING 1986 FALL .1986
1 Visitors to the zoo?o0
Adults 836 (58%) 540 (50%)
Ages 13-18 58 ( 4% ) N/A
Ages 12 & Under 534 ( 37%) N/A
Ages 6-17 N/A 247 ( 23%)
Ages 5 & under N/A 292 (�7%)
TOTAL 11428 1,079
*Percentage figure indicates the percentage of visitors that particular
age group represents.
2. Where do you live?
Atascadero residents 47% 26%
North County area, north of 15% 22%
Cuesta Grade , excluding
Atascadero
North Coast-Los Osos to Cambria 17% 8%
South County Area 9% 14%
Outside S.L.O. County 2% 30%
3. How often do you visit the zoo?
First Visit 16% 22%
1-3 times a year 37% 33%
4 or more 46% 45%
4. What part of the zoo was enjoyed the most?
The tigers and jaguars are the most popular exhibits .
5. Would an admission charge of $1.00 for adults and 50¢ for children
affect your decision to visit the zoo?
Yes 27% 24%
No 60% 76%
No Opinion 13%
6*. Types of exhibits and programs in future?
Children ' s Petting Area 75% 53%
Calif. Endangered Species 37% 30%
Animals from other lands 33% 22%
Marine Animals -- 27%
Australian Animals 31% 25%
More signs and information 24% 20%
Reptiles 21% 25%
Educational Programs 27% 22%
Presentation to Schools 21% 17%
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' 7. (Check one or more) SPRING 1986 FALL 1986
More money should be budgeted N/A 27%
Less money should be budgeted N/A 0%
Should have a formal fee system N/A 12%
Keep current donation system N/A 19%
No fee or donation system N/A 0%
TOTAL RESPONSES
Spring 1986 524
Fall 1986 391
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TO: City Council March 10 , 1987
FROM: Michael Shelton
City Manager
SUBJECT: ACTION FOR ANIMAL RIGHTS REQUEST FOR COUNCIL SUPPORT
OF ASSEMBLY BILL 128 - PROHIBITING THE CARRYING OF
DOGS IN OPEN VEHICLES WITHOUT PROPER RESTRAINT
RECOMMENDATION:
Council review request by Action for Animal Rights (attached)
to support AB-128, prohibiting the carrying of dogs in open
vehicles without proper restraint.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council has been requested by AFAR representatives to
direct the preparation of a letter to the author of AB-128,
Assemblyman Jack O'Connel, registering your approval of this
bill. Council direction is requested regarding this request.
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Action For Animals' Rights (AFAR)
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P.O. BOX 908 ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93423 • PHONE: (805)466-5403
February 18/87
City Council
City of Atascadero
Atascadero, CA. 93423 HE6 1', .'
We are asking your help in promoting the passage of a new bill in
Sacramento: AB 128, prohibiting the carrying of dogs in open
vehicles without proper restraint. A copy of the bill is
attached.
We might point out that the paragraph indicated should preclude
opposition from farmers and ranchers who have in the past been
able to defeat such a bill.
At least 100,000 dogs a year jump or fall from moving vehicles,
resulting in injury and death. The hazard to vehicles following
is obvious.
Many counties and - cities in California have already passed laws
and others are considering doing so. To avoid further expense
involved in passing these laws, we feel it is time for a State
Law.
Please register your approval of this bill by a letter to the
author, Assemblyman Jack O'Connell at the address below. May we
please have a copy of your letter? We will forward any letters
sent to us.
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Sincerely,
Basil Par tt
305 Windward Ave.
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
(805 ) 773-5133
Gale Billings
Nipomo, CA
AFAR Committee To Promote
Passage of Assembly Bill 128 •
Assemblyman Jack O'Connell
Room 4158
State Capitol
Sacramento, CA 95814
Attn: Mrs . Donna Pane
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ASSEMBLY BILL No. 128
Introduced by Assembly Member O'Conuell
December 16, 1986
An act to add Section 23117 to the Vehicle Code,relating
to vehicles.
LECISLATIVE Couimm•s DIGEST
All 128, as introduced, O'Connell. Vehicles: animal
restraints.
(1) Under existing law, the transportation of animals in
motor vehicles is not subject to enclosure or restraint device
requirements.
This bill would generally prohibit any person driving a
motortruck from transporting any animal in the back of the
motortruck on a highway fit a space intended for any load on
the vehicle unless the space is enclosed, as specified, the
vehicle has installed means of preventing lite discharging of
the aninnal,or lite animal is secured to the vehicle in•a manner
• which will prevent it from being thrown,fulling,or jumping
front the vehicle, thereby imposing a state-mandated local
program by creating a new crime.
I iowever,the transportutiou of livestock or a dog necessary
to the driver's occupation would be exempted.
(2) The California Constitution requires the state to
reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs
mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish
procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required
by this act for a specified reason.
Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes.
State-mandated local program:yes.
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The people of the State of California do enact as follolvs:
S1,G110N 1. Section 23117 Is added to the Vehicle
Code,to read:
23117. (a) No person driving it motortruck shall
transport any nahnal ht the back of the motortruck fu a
space intended for any load on the%-chicle on a highway
unless Ilse space is enclosed to R height of 46 inches
exleudiug vertically from the flour. Ilia vehicle has
Installed means of prevcating Ilia aainlnl from being
discharged,or Ilia animal is secured to the vehicle fn a
manner which will prevent the animal frown being
thrown,falling,or junnpiug from the vehicle.
(b) 'fit's section docs nut apply to the Irausporlaljolt of
livestock or a dog which is accessary to the driver's
occo pa l ion.
SEG. 2. No rc'nnburseuncul is required by this act
pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIll of Ilse Culifom'a
Couslilution because the only costs which Illay be
Incurred by R local agency or schoul district will be
ItIcUrred• hifractioo because tit's act creales a ucw crime or
infracn,changes the defiuitiou of a crime or infraction,
thimges Ilia penally for a criune or infracliuo, or
t11h11i11alcs it Crime or hlfractiou.
CITIES WITH ORDINANCES
Re : Dogs in Pickups •
Los Angeles County
Agoura Hills Inglewood
Alahambra Irwindale
Arcadia La Canada-Flintridge
Artesia La Habre Heights
Baldwin Park La Puente
Bell Lancaster
Bellflower Manhattan Beach
Bradbury Maywood
Carson Palmdale
Compton Rolling Hills Estates
Cudahy Rosemead
Duarte San Fernando
E1 Monte Signal Hill
Hawaiian Gardens South E1 Monte
Hermosa Beach Walnut
Hidden Hills West Hollywood
Huntington Park Westlake Village
Industry
San Diego County
Every incorporated city (18 total) in the county have passed an
ordinance relating to securing a dog in a pick up truck.
San Francisco County
City of San Francisco
Marin County
Sausalito San Rafael Larkspur
Mill Valley Novato
Tiburon San Anselmo
Corte Madera Fairfax
Contra Costa County
Hercules Pittsburg Clayton
Pinole Lafayette Alamo
Richmond Orinda . Danville
San Pablo Moraga San Ramon
E1 Cerritos Pleasant Hill Brentwood •
Martinez
Concord Walnut Creek
* All counties listed here have ;adopted ordinances (12 total)
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Santa Cruz County
Everything is covered by the county ordinance except the cities
of Watsonville , Capitola , Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley.
Alameda County
Dublin
Castro Valley
San Lorenzo
Sunnol
The Ordinance covers the unincorporated parts of Pleasantan
Hayward and San Leandro , as well .
San Mateo County
Atherton
Belmont
Brisbane
Burlingame
Colma
Daly City
East Palo Alto
Foster City
Half Moon Bay
Menlo Park
Milbrae
Pacifica
Portola Valley
Redwood City
San Bruno
San Carlos
San Mateo City
South San Francisco (working on one)
Woodside
Humboldt County
City of Eureka
Monterey County
Sonoma County
Ordinance just passed; no cities have adopted yet .
Santa Clara County
Mountain View Los Altos :
Los Altos Hills Los Gatos * ,
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• TO: City Council March 10 , 1987
FROM: Michael Shelton ,. ,
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR POLICY DIRECTION REGARDING PLACEMENT
OF AGENDA ITEMS ON COUNCIL AGENDA
RECOMMENDATION:
1. In conformity with the new Brown Act, Council provide policy
direction regarding Council advance placement of items on
agenda.
2. Council provide policy direction regarding Council committee
reports to full Council.
BACKGROUND:
New Brown Act requirements preclude Council from providing
direction to staff or making decisions on any items not on the
agenda. To avoid delay in requesting a desired subject be
scheduled for a future agenda, staff proposes anew procedure,
whereby Council members will be contacted prior to agenda
• production for any items they wish to discuss on the agenda under
the Individual Determination And/Or Action City Council
section of the agenda.
This procedure can be utilized by Council to provide direction to
staff, receive direction regarding Council member participation
on committees or representation on other government bodies, and
discuss requests from Council appointed bodies or outside organ-
izations/individuals.
Staff proposes that the City Manager ' s Office contact individual
Council members prior to the agenda production deadline of 5:00
p.m. the Tuesday prior to the Council Meeting for agenda
items. Council Members may also contact the Secretary or City
Manager in advance of the production deadline with agenda items.
Staff also requests policy direction regarding regular agenda
scheduling of ongoing committee reports for full Council status
briefing.
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