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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 051094 Approved as Submitted Meeting Date: 5/24/94 ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MAY 10, 1994 MINUTES The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilperson Highland led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Bewley, Highland, Luna and Mayor Nimmo Absent: Councilmember Borgeson (ill) 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 and Steve Sylvester, City Engineer COUNCIL COMMENTS: 1. CITY'S BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS: A. Interview of applicants: Karen Lewis and Phil Wachtel The City Council interviewed applicant, Karen D. Lewis. Phil Wachtel was not present. The City Council, by ballot, selected Michael Sherer as the General Contractor member, Kenneth Lerno, as the Specialty Contractor member and Lyle Curry as the Member-at-Large. B. Resolution No. 34-94 - Appointing three members to the Board of Appeals CC 05/10/94 Page 1 MOTION: By Councilman Bewley, seconded by Councilman Luna to adopt Resolution No. 34-94 appointing three members to the Board of Appeals; motion carried 4:0. 2. Resolution No. 33-94 - Authorizing the retirement and transfer of ownership of Police Canine Bodo Vom Feldhoeker Land The Police Chief introduced Officer Eckrot and Police Canine Bodo. Following brief background, Chief McHale presented to Officer Eckrot a leather leash and the Mayor presented him with a plaque of appreciation. MOTION: By Councilman Luna, seconded by Councilman Bewley to approve Resolution No. 33-94; motion carried 4:0. COMMUNITY FORUM: Ray Jansen, 6655 Country Club Drive, provided additional testimony relating to faith, and community attitudes. In addition, he displayed a copy of the international newspaper Planetary Connection and encouraged all to pick up a copy. Tom Walters, Wil-Mar Disposal, announced the waste-hauler's intent to change its' disposal facility from Chicago Grade to Paso Robles Landfill. He provided the rationale and responded to brief questions from the City Council. Mayor Nimmo suggested that the Council consider holding a hearing at some future time to receive public input on the matter. Councilmembers Luna and Bewley indicated that they would prefer to monitor the situation for the time being. Glen Lewis, attorney for Chicago Grande Landfill, asked the Council to specifically address the issue and hear all the facts. Linda Benchman, President of the Atascadero Firefighters Association, announced that Atascadero would once again host the Firemans' Muster, May 28-29, 1994. She noted that the event was a fund-raiser for the Alicia Ann Rush Burn Foundation, extended an invitation to all and provided an overview of the activities. 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 (COG)/Regional Transit Authority (SLORTA) - Mayor Nimmo reported that the delegates had adopted a Congested Management Plan and certified the Environmental Impact Report. In addition, he noted that significant discussion was held CC 05/10/94 Page 2 pertaining to representation on the Air Pollution Control District Board. 2. City/School Committee - Henry Engen reported that the next meeting would be held on May 26, 1994 at 1 :30 p.m. in the School District office. 3. Liability Claims Review & Finance Committee - Councilman Luna announced that the committee had met on May 4, 1994 and agreed to recommend that the City pursue another Tax & Revenue Anticipation Note (TRANS). B. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - April 26, 1994" 2. RESOLUTION NO. 32-94 - Designating a no-parking zone on Santa Lucia Ave. at the intersection with Corta Ave. 3. ACCEPT NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF CAMINO REAL FASHION OUTLET ROUGH GRADING IN CALTRANS RIGHT-OF-WAY PROJECT 4. ACCEPT NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF EL BORDO AVE./CHALK MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE WASTEWATER COLLECTION LINE " Note: Item #B-1, April 26, 1994 City Council Minutes, were not available and continued to the meeting of May 24, 1994. MOTION: By Councilman Bewley, seconded by Councilman Luna to approve the Consent Calendar; motion carried 4:0. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None scheduled. D. REGULAR BUSINESS: 1. STAFF REQUEST FOR DIRECTION REGARDING TWO PROPOSALS TO ACQUIRE CITY PROPERTY: A. Jehovah's Witnesses Congregation, 6200 Santa Ynez - Proposal to acquire .31 acres of Atascadero Creek Reservation #4 to expand parking Henry Engen provided the staff report and recommendation to decline. CC 05/10/94 Page 3 Public Comments: Ken Wilson, congregation member and land surveyor, provided background and support for the request to purchase from the City creekway property located adjacent to the existing hall. Using an overhead transparency, he illustrated the expansion as proposed and indicated that the congregation was willing to provide $5,000 in the way of Oak trees, Sycamore trees and other plant materials (including labor and irrigation) in exchange for acquiring title to the property. Council questions followed. The City Attorney advised that a property appraisal was not mandated and indicated that as long as the transaction was at market value, an exchange, as proposed, would not constitute a gift of public funds. Councilman Luna stated that he had no quarrel with the proposal as presented but suggested that the Atascadero Native Tree Association be consulted to ensure adequate site restoration. Councilman Bewley commented that he would support the offer. Mayor Nimmo noted that he was generally opposed to giving away City creekway, but remarked that it seemed to make sense in this case. MOTION: By Councilman Luna, seconded by Councilman Bewley to direct staff to negotiate the offer put forth by the Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall, including a condition that the Atascadero Native Tree Association be consulted with regard to the development of a landscape plan; motion carried 4:0 by roll call vote. Staff noted that the matter would come back for final approval by the City Council. B. Noble & Sheila Breshears, 11855 Santa Lucia - Proposal to acquire approximately .2 acres (APN 055-431-004) adjoining Graves Creek Reservation Henry Engen provided the staff report and recommendation to decline. MOTION: By Councilman Luna, seconded by Councilman Highland to refuse the offer and approve the staff recommendation; motion carried unanimously. 2. GIVE DIRECTION TO COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE RE: CITY REPRESENTATION ON AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT (APCD) BOARD Mayor Nimmo provided background and presented options. Discussion ensued. There was consensus among the Council that all cities in the County should be represented. CC 05/10/94 Page 4 Mayor Nimmo indicated that he would carry the recommendation back to the Chairman of the selection committee. E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION: 1. City Clerk: Committee Report - League of California Cities Environmental Quality Committee The City Clerk mentioned she would make her notes available for review. ADJOURN: At 8:01 p.m, the meeting was adjourned. The next meeting of the Atascadero City Council will be Tuesday, May 24, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. MINUTES RECOR D AND PREPARED BY: LEE PRICE, 6ity Clerk CC 05/10/94 Page 5