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Meeting Date: 3/08/94
ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 22, 1994
MINUTES
SPECIAL SESSION: MID-YEAR BUDGET:
A. Resolution No. 11-94 -Amending the Fiscal Year 1993-94 Budget
B. Resolution No. 14-94 - Amending authorized permanent positions
and amending salary schedule for part-time/seasonal positions
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Opening formalities were
dispensed with until the regular session. Russ Scotten, Interim Finance Director,
provided an overview of the general fund as outlined in Exhibit "A" of Resolution No.
11-94, He responded to Council questions regarding projected sales and property tax
revenues. In addition, he presented a summary of fund account balances and made
specific recommendations. There were no comments from the public.
MOTION: By Councilwoman Borgeson, seconded by Councilman Bewley to
adopted Resolution No. 11-94 amending the Fiscal Year 1993-94
Budget; motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Andy Takata provided the staff report and recommendation. He responded to brief
questions from the Council and clarified that all positions must be funded each year
with the adoption of the fiscal budget.
MOTION: By Councilman Luna, seconded by Councilman Bewley to adopt
Resolution No. 14-94 amending authorized permanent positions
and amending salary schedule for part-time/seasonal positions;
motion carried 4:0 by roll call vote.
CLOSED SESSION:
At 6:40 p.m., the City Council adjourned to a Closed Session for purposes of
discussions regarding personnel negotiations. Said Closed Session was held pursuant
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to Government Code Section 54957.6(a).
ROLL CALL:
At 7:00 p.m., the Mayor called the Regular Session to order. Councilman Bewley led
the Pledge of Allegiance. The City Clerk called the roll.
Present: Councilmembers Bewley, Borgeson, Luna and Mayor
Nimmo
Absent: One Seat Vacant
Also Present: Muriel "Micki" Korba, City Treasurer and Lee Price, City
Clerk
Staff Present: Andy Takata, City Manager/Director of Community
Services; Henry Engen, Community Development Director;
Art Montandon, City Attorney; Russ Scotten, Interim
Finance Director; Mike McCain, Fire Chief; Bud McHale,
Police Chief; Steve Sylvester, City Engineer; John Neil and
Richard Kilpatrick, Assistant City Engineers
PROCLAMATIONS:
o Arbor Day" Proclamation - The Mayor read the proclamation; there was
no one present to accept.
o Introduction of Fire Battalion Chief, Mark Latham - Chief McCain
provided the introduction.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
Jack Heninger, President of the Atascadero Native Tree Association, announced that
there would be an Arbor Day Celebration at the Lake Park Pavilion Saturday, March
11, 1994 and summarized the planned activities for the day.
David Lowe, Alcantara resident and property owner, stated that there appeared to be
an inequity in the City business license rates as they relate to apartment complex
rental units. He complained that the rates are unfair for the small property owner and
observed that the larger complex owner pays less per unit. There was consensus
among the Council to put the matter on the agenda for March 22, 1994 and staff was
directed to hold off any enforcement until the Council takes action.
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Eric Greening, 7365 Valle, announced a free workshop on "Traffic Calming" (subtitled
Reclaiming our Neighborhood Streets") to be held in San Luis Obispo on March 2,
1994 at 7 p.m. in the City/County Library. He urged attendance by policy-makers and
citizens alike.
Ray Jansen, 6655 Country Club Drive, distributed copies of the newspaper Planetary
Connection and stated that benefits from the proceeds of newspaper sales will go
towards a future fair rent housing task force.
A. COMMITTEE REPORTS (The following represent ad hoc or standing commit-
tees. Informative status reports were given, as follows.):
1. S.L.O. Council of Governments/Regional Transit Authority - Mayor
Nimmo reported that the next meeting would be Wednesday, March 2,
1994 in San Luis Obispo.
2. City/School Committee - Andy Takata mentioned that no date has been
set for a meeting, but noted that he would contact the School District
in an effort to schedule one.
3. Economic Round Table - Henry Engen reported on the meeting of
February 16, 1994. He explained that the round table had received a
presentation regarding minor league baseball and indicated that more
information was expected. He also announced that round table member
Mike Kirkwood, Mid-State Bank, had left the committee to take on a new
job assignment. The round table, he concluded, would be seeking a
replacement and taking a look at new committee assignments.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - February 8, 1994
2. GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY REPORT - Proposed Fire Station No. 3, 2000
Ramona Road (at Del Rio)
3. RESOLUTION NO. 13-94 - Designating 25 mph speed limit on Fresno St.
4. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 29-90, 3450 EL CAMINO REAL- Subdivision of one
4.81 acre parcel into three lots of 1 .01 , 1 .72 and 2.08 acres
Desrosier/Stewart)
The City Treasurer pulled Item #13-2.
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MOTION: By Councilman Luna, seconded by Councilwoman Borgeson to
approve the Consent Calendar, Items #13-1, 3 and 4; motion
carried 4:0 by roll call vote.
Re: Item #B-2 GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY REPORT - Proposed Fire Station
No. 3, 2000 Ramona Road (at Del Rio)
Micki Korba observed that property located on Santa Lucia and Santa Ana is up for
sale and wondered if this would have any impact on the City's plans. Mike McCain
confirmed that the City has first rights on the subject parcel, but agreed to look into
the matter.
MOTION: By Councilman Luna, seconded by Councilman Bewley to approve
the General Plan Conformity Report; motion carried unanimously.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. GARCIA ROAD BRIDGE ANALYSIS (Cont'd from 1/25/94)
Henry Engen provided the background and staff report. Bill Baker, structural engineer
for the State Department of Transportation (Caltrans), summarized recommendations
outlined his December 1993 inspection report.
Steve Sylvester reviewed the three-part staff recommendation and revised Recom-
mendation #1 to read: "Direct staff to provide temporary reinforcement to the bridge
to bring it back to legal load limits." He noted that temporary reinforcement could be
accomplished before the proposed box culvert solution is constructed and clarified
that this would not cause any delays. Construction of the boxed culvert, he
estimated, would take four to five months. Council questions followed.
Public Comments:
Pamela Billings, 1415 Garcia Road resident, stated that she was opposed to anything
that will widen the bridge and road itself. She added that she was not in favor of the
bridge replacement as proposed by Caltrans and suggested that traffic be re-routed.
Susan DeCou 1355 Garcia Road, remarked that the bridge needs to be reinforced and
suggested that Garcia Road be opened up to the freeway to provide an emergency
exit in case of fire.
Bob Gannon, 740 Garcia Road, spoke in support of the proposed two lane box culvert
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solution and recommended that speed limit laws be enforced.
Jim Dulitz, 1300 Garcia Road, recommended immediate repair.
End of Public Testimony---
Councilman Luna expressed support for the boxed culvert solution noting that it was
the best option at a cost of $100,000 and one more environmentally sensitive than
originally proposed by Caltrans. Councilwoman Borgeson agreed and urged the
Council to put a higher priority on extending Garcia Road through to San Ramon. She
asserted that there needs to be an alternative route for that area of town.
MOTION: By Councilwoman Borgeson, seconded by Councilman Luna to
approve Staff Recommendations #1 (as amended), #2 and #3;
motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
2. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (C.I.P.)
A. Proposed five-year C.I.P.
B. Resolution No. 12-94 - Amending FY 1993-94 C.I.P.
Henry provided the staff report and recommendations. Council questions followed
regarding project priorities and how they were established, drainage improvements
projects and funding. In addition, Council discussion ensued regarding the "Safe
Routes to School" program.
Councilwoman Borgeson stated that the 5-year CIP format is hard to follow and
remarked that it is unclear just what the Council is spending in any given year and
where project funding is coming from. Councilman Bewley agreed. Mayor Nimmo
suggested that the City Council conduct a joint study session with the Planning
Commission to review the CIP. Councilman Luna supported this idea noting that he
would like to discuss and establish project priorities.
Public Comments:
Eric Greening asked if there is any legal or procedural reason why a portion of
Transportation Development Act (TDA) monies cannot be dedicated to assist the
Safe Routes to School" fund. Ron DiCarli, Executive Director of the Council of
Governments (COG), reported that there are no priorities set for use of local streets
and roads funds; and remarked that the City has the prerogative of how to use the
funds.
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Rush Kolemaine, Box 1990, remarked that simple actions like striping and signage
could accomplish safe routes to school without great cost. Henry Engen noted that
options of this nature had been used at the Montessori School on Monterey Road and
at San Benito Elementary School.
Mr. Kolemaine also shared concerns about priorities listed in the Circulation Element
and CIP, particularly as they relate to Traffic Way. Henry Engen reported that there
is approximately 60 acres on Traffic Way currently zoned single-family residential. He
explained that there might be some off-site improvements constructed as part of the
conditions of approval for a proposed subdivision project; but clarified that there is no
project in the works at present. Mr. Kolemaine commented that he was talking about
the area near Via and not the residentially-zoned property.
Eric Greening spoke again and recommended that the Engineering staff attend the
Traffic Calming" workshop he announced earlier.
End of Public Testimony---
MOTION: By Councilman Luna, seconded Councilman Bewley to adopt
Resolution No. 12-94 amending the Fiscal Year 1993-94 Capital
Improvement Plan; motion carried 4:0 by roll call vote.
There was consensus to hold a joint study session with the Planning Commission in
the month of March. Staff suggested that the meeting be held on either the first or
third Tuesday in lieu of a regular Planning Commission meeting.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 02-94 - Establishing Wil-Mar Disposal fees
Russ Scotten provided the staff report and summarized the three-part recom-
mendation. Questions followed regarding pass-through increases, proposed increases
for unincorporated areas of the county and commercial/residential rate comparions.
Councilwoman Borgeson noted that the public's bill has continued to go up and asked
if the City's franchise fee will change. Mr. Scotten noted that the franchise fee will
remain at 5%.
Public Comments:
David K. Smith, accountant for Wil-Mar Disposal, responded to questions from
Councilwoman Borgeson regarding the franchise fee, after-tax profit and proposed
innovations. He also noted that Wil-Mar's proposed rates for the unincorporated areas
of the county are the same as for what's being proposed for Atascadero residents.
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James Patterson, 5312 N. Santa Margarita Road, expressed gratitude for the
cooperative efforts between the City and Wil-Mar to implement solid waste
management. He voiced concern that proposed mechanization may reduce jobs and
suggested that Staff Recommendation #2 be amended by adding a provision noting
that implementation [of mehanization] should not eliminate employees. Mr. Patterson
pointed out that the City would receive an additional $19,000 in franchise fees as a
result of the increased rates and suggested that the monies be allocated for continued
reduction of solid waste (city recycling programs and other activities to assist in
meeting AB939 requirements). He stated that his greatest concern was that the
proposed rate schedule is still not equitable, pointing out that the 90-gallon cart
customer pays less per volume than the single-can consumer. He urged the City
Council to charge those who generate less trash a lower rate.
Tom Bench, 7503 Carmelita, spoke in opposition to the rate increase.
Tom Walters, Wil-Mar Disposal, Inc., addressed some of the concerns shared by Jim
Patterson. He reported that Wil-Mar was agreeable to providing an annual report and
noted that the company's goal is to structure the rates so that they are equitable. In
closing, Mr. Walters asked the City Council to support the rate increase.
End of Public Testimony---
MOTION: By Councilman Luna, seconded by Councilwoman Borgeson to
adopt Resolution No. 2-94 increasing garbage collection rates
charged by Wil-Mar Disposal, Inc.; motion carried unanimously by
roll call vote.
MOTION: By Councilwoman Borgeson, seconded by Councilman Luna to
approve Staff Recommendation #2 adding a stipulation regarding
staffing as suggested by Jim Patterson; motion passed.
MOTION: By Councilman Luna, seconded by Councilwoman Borgeson to
approve Staff Recommendation #3; motion passed.
4. SOLID WASTE PLANNING (AB939)
A. Household Hazardous Waste Element
B. Source Reduction & Recycling Element EIR
Henry Engen provided the introduction. Kelly Heffernon and Ron DiCarli responded
to questions from the Council. There were no public comments.
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MOTION: By Councilman Luna, seconded by Councilwoman Borgeson to
approve Staff Recommendation #1 ; motion carried.
There was consensus to approve Staff Recommendation #2.
5. PROPOSED SOLID WASTE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT (JPA)
Henry Engen provided the staff report and recommendation to approve the Draft JPA.
There were no public comments.
MOTION: By Councilwoman Borgeson, seconded by Councilman Luna to
tentatively approve the Draft JPA; motion passed 4:0.
D. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. ORDINANCE NO. 275 - Adding Chapter 12 to Title 3, authorizing bingo games
Recommend motion to adopt on second reading by title on/y)
Art Montandon presented the staff report and noted that the ordinance, as introduced,
establishes a $50.00 annual license fee. He explained that the ordinance allows bingo
games to be conducted by charitable organizations and noted that Carl Lounes, local
Elks Club member, was requesting that the fee be deleted. There was no discussion
and no public input.
MOTION: By Councilwoman Borgeson, seconded by Councilman Luna to
amend Ordinance No. 275 by deleting Section 3-12.03; and re-
introduce the Ordinance as amended; motion carried unanimously.
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION:
1. City Treasurer
Micki Korba reported that the Treasurer's Report for the month of January would be
on the next City Council agenda.
2. City Manager - Selection of revised date for Economic Redevelopment
Workshop
Andy Takata provided an overview of the next City Council agenda.
The City Council agreed to reschedule the Economic Redevelopment Workshop for
Thursday, March 31, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. in the Rotunda. Mr. Takata also mentioned
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that staff would come back with a proposed date to meet in a study session regarding
revisions to the "Brown Act" (Open Meeting Law) updates at a future meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:37 p.m. The next meeting of the Atascadero City
Council will be Tuesday, March 8, 1994 at 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES RECORDED AND PREPARED BY:
LEE PRICE, Cite Clerk
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