HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 061494 Approved as Submitted
-- Meeting Date: 06/28/94
ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 14, 1994
MINUTES
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilperson Bewley led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Bewley, Borgeson, Highland, Luna and
Mayor Nimmo
Absent: None
Also Present: Lee Price, City Clerk
Staff Present: Andy Takata, City Manager; Henry Engen, Community
Development Director; Art Montandon, City Attorney;
Brady Cherry, Director of Community Services; Russ
Scotten, Interim Finance Director; Lt. John Barlow, Police
Department; Steve Sylvester, City Engineer; John Neil,
Assistant City Engineer; Mark Markwort, Chief of
Wastewater Operations, Valerie Humphrey, Engineering
Department and Alicia Lara, Personnel Coordinator
PROCLAMATION:
Mayor Nimmo read the proclamation for "California Peace Officers Foundation Torch
Run Days", June 20-21 and presented it Lt. Barlow.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
Paul Phelman, Rancho Del Bordo Mobilehome Park resident, expressed appreciation
to the Council for the removal of a portion of the median on South EI Camino Real in
front of the mobilehome park.
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Dorothy Robbins, 7455 Cristobal, had questions relating to her sewer assessment.
Henry Engen asked the speaker to contact his office for clarification.
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) - Mayor Nimmo announced that
COG had undergone a performance audit and delegates received the
report at their June 8, 1994 meeting. He noted that a recommendation
to add one additional COG staff member had been rejected. A proposal
to consolidate the Ride Share Program into COG was also rejected, he
added.
2. Regional Transit Authority (SLORTA) - Mayor Nimmo reported that
SLORTA also met on June 8, 1994. Agenda items included the budget,
presentation of a proposal by Tom Martin relating to bus shelters at stop
locations and a presentation regarding SCAT's Route Nine by Duncan
White of San Simeon Stages.
3. Solid/Hazardous Waste Task Force - Henry Engen reported that the next
meeting would be July 13, 1994.
4. City/School Committee - Henry Engen reported that the committee had
met May 26, 1994 and discussed the possibility of an interim soccer
field at San Benito School. In addition, it was reported that the
gymnasium floor at the Atascadero High School is in need of repair. The
School District submitted their proposed Route-to-School Plan Map and
were asked to submit requested revised safety projects.
5. Economic Round Table - Henry Engen reported that the round table
members will meet with Greg Koert, of the consultant firm of Palmer
Koert, at their meeting scheduled for June 22, 1994. The firm, he
added, was recently selected to prepare a business potential assessment
study in a Draft Economic Element of the General Plan.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - May 24, 1994
2. APPROVE CERTIFIED CITY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, PAYROLL AND PAYROLL
VENDOR CHECKS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 1994
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3. RESOLUTION NO. 40-94 - Accepting those roads within the 3-F Meadows
Assessment District into the City system of maintained roads
4. RESOLUTION NO. 41-94 - Designating a three-way stop intersection at
Ensenada Ave. and Via Ave.
5. GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY REPORT 94-3 - Potential acquisition of real
property located at 10400 Santa Lucia Road for proposed fire station site
6. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AT 10400 SANTA LUCIA RD. FOR THE PUR-
POSES OF A PROPOSED FIRE STATION
A. Resolution No. 55-94 - Authorizing the purchase of real property form
G.T. Davis, authorizing the City Manager to execute appropriate deeds,
their recordation and authorizing the transfer of funds
7. AUTHORIZE CITY CLERK TO RECRUIT FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES
FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS (2 SEATS)
Mayor Nimmo reported that he had a potential conflict of interest and would step
down from deliberations regarding Items #13-5 & 6.
MOTION: By Councilman Luna, seconded by Councilman Highland to
approve the Consent Calendar, Items #13-1 through 4 and 7;
motion carried unanimously by roll call vote.
The Mayor stepped down from the dias.
MOTION: By Councilman Highland, seconded by Councilman Luna to
approve Consent Calendar Items #B-5 & 6; motion carried 4:0.
Mayor Nimmo returned to his seat.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. RESOLUTION NO. 56-94 -Modifying sewer service charges for the Wastewater
Division of the City
Henry Engen provided background and the staff report. Councilman Luna expressed
gratitude to Atascadero Mutual Water Company for their cooperation in conducting
a study of local water usage. There were no questions from the Council.
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Public Comments:
Lamon Colvin, Chapel of the Roses, spoke in objection to the rate increase proposed
for funeral homes. He mentioned that ninety percent of his water usage goes to
County-mandated irrigation of his two and one-half acre parcel. He urged the Council
to reconsider the proposed rate.
Dorothy Robbins, 7455 Cristobal, proclaimed that there are no provisions for
adjustments allowed for residential customers.
---End of Public Testimony---
Responding to inquiry from Councilman Bewley regarding Mr. Colbin's comments,
Henry Engen explained the adjustment process and suggested that the Chapel of the
Roses owner come in to City Hall and request an adjustment.
MOTION: By Councilman Luna, seconded by Councilman Bewley to adopt
Resolution No. 56-94 revising the City's wastewater rates;motion
carried unanimously by roll call vote.
2. 1993-98 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (C.I.P.)
A. Resolution No. 57-94 - Approving the 1993-98 C.I.P. as a guide for
future capital program budgeting
B. Direct staff to utilize the existing Traffic Committee to prioritize safety
projects
Henry Engen provided the staff report and recommendation to approve. Steve
Sylvester pointed out some of the significant changes made to the Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) since the last time the City Council reviewed it. Council
comments and questions followed.
Councilman Luna indicated that he liked the format of the Plan and was in favor of
Recommendation #2. He suggested that staff include in the CIP a specific schedule
for street overlay projects in order to adequately inform the public. Councilman Luna
also proposed that a representative from the School District be added to the
membership of the Traffic Committee, at least for purposes of prioritizing safety
projects like suggested "Routes to School". Staff responded to additional questions
regarding funding for trails and creek development.
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Councilwoman Borgeson asked staff to summarize property acquisition on behalf of
the City at the Lake Park. Andy Takata reported that a four-year purchase program
included buying four lots on the corner of Portola and Morro Roads. He explained that
all lots but one have been bought and mentioned that there are no other purchases
planned for property at the Lake.
Mayor Nimmo remarked that the Plan does not include any funding for improvements
to the Masonic Temple and proposed that the Council may want to review the CIP in
six months, in light of the recent acquisition. In addition, pointing out that the Plan
denotes future overlay of Portola Road, he suggested that consideration be given to
widening the street at that time to provide for a pedestrian walkway.
There were no comments from the public.
MOTION: By Councilman Luna, seconded by Councilwoman Borgeson to
adopt Resolution No. 57-94 and direct staff to utilize the existing
Traffic Committee to prioritize safety projects.
Discussion on the motion: Councilman Luna asked if there was
consensus to add a member of the School District to the membership
body of the Traffic Committee. Henry Engen provided two options: 1)
the Council can add a School District representative on an ad hoc basis,
or 2) staff can bring back an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 44
establishing the Traffic Committee and setting forth its' membership.
There was consensus to approve option #1.
Vote on the Motion: Motion passed 5:0 by roll call vote.
3. ORDINANCE NO. 279 - Establishing special assessment use charge for
Atascadero Street Improvement Project No. 1992 (Las Encinas and 3-F
Meadows)
(Recommend (1) motion to waive reading in full and read by title only, and (2)
motion to introduce on first reading by title only)
Henry Engen provided a brief staff report and recommendation to approve. There
were no questions or comments from the Council or public.
MOTION: By Councilman Highland, seconded by Councilman Bewley to
waive the reading in full and read by title only; motion carried
unanimously.
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MOTION: By Councilman Bewley, seconded by Councilman Luna to
introduce Ordinance No. 279 on first reading; motion carried
unanimously.
D. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. ORDINANCE NO. 278 - Amending Map 17 of the Official Zoning Maps by
rezoning certain real property on Amapoa Ave. from RMF-10 (low-density multi-
family) to RMF-16 (high-density multi-family) (ZC 93-006; City of Atascadero)
(Recommend motion to adopt on second reading by title only)
There were no questions or comments from the public.
MOTION: By Councilman Highland, seconded by Councilman Bewley to
adopt Ordinance No. 278 on second reading; motion carried 3:2
by roll call vote (Borgeson/Luna voting in opposition).
Councilman Highland remarked that, although he voted in favor of the rezoning, he did
have reservations about the approved land use. He explained that he was compelled
to vote the way he did because of the manner in which the issue came about. He
noted that if anyone was to bring in an application for a General Plan amendment to
change the zoning, he would consider it.
2. SCHEDULE DATE FOR JOINT MEETING WITH PASO ROBLES CITY COUNCIL -
Suggest July 21 st
Andy Takata provided a brief report and noted that Councilman Highland would be out
of country at the time suggested for the joint meeting. There was consensus among
the Council to select another date and staff was directed to bring the matter back at
the next meeting.
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION:
1. City Council
Councilman Highland indicated that he had driven the roads in Las Encinas II over the
weekend and found 56 large, bright yellow traffic signs on 1 .2 miles overwhelming
and inappropriate. Andy Takata mentioned that his office had received complaints
about the new signage installed in the assessment district and noted that staff was
looking into the matter. Steve Sylvester provided background and indicated that staff
would consult with the design firm that was responsible for the safety study and
recommended mitigation measures.
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2. City Clerk
Lee Price announced that applications were now being accepted for the Planning
Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, Traffic Committee and Community
Services Foundation Board of Directors. She added that applications would be
accepted until Friday, July 15th and mentioned that interviews would be scheduled
for July and/or August.
CLOSED SESSION:
At 8:10 p.m., the City Council adjourned to a Closed Session for the following
purposes:
1) Public Employee Performance Evaluation - Title: City Manager
2) Conference with Labor Negotiator - Agency negotiator: Andrew
Takata, City Manager; Employee organizations: Service
Employees International Union Local 817, Atascadero Police
Officers Assoc., Atascadero Sergeants Service Organization,
Atascadero Public Safety Technicians Organization, and Mid-
Management/Professional Employees
3) Liability Claims - Claimant(s): 1) Becker & Bell, Inc.; 2) Tom &
Marcia Torgerson
Item #3 was taken first. Mayor Nimmo stepped out for deliberations on this matter
because of a potential conflict of interest. Item #2 was then discussed among the full
Council. Councilman Highland, recently elected to the City Council, did not participate
on Item #1 because of his short tenure on the Council.
Closed Session adjourned at 9:22 p.m. The City Attorney announced that he had
been given authority to settle both claims (Item #3) and mentioned that the
Settlement Agreement pertaining to the Torgerson Claim would be available for public
review once the draft has been put into its' final form.
THE NEXT MEETING OF THE ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL WILL BE TUESDAY,
JUNE 28, 1994 AT 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES RECORDED AND PREPARED BY:
LEE PRICE, City Clerk
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