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Meeting Date: 7/26/94
ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 28, 1994
MINUTES
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Bewley, Borgeson, Highland, Luna and
Mayor Nimmo
Absent: None
Also Present: Muriel "Micki" Korba, City Treasurer and 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; Mike McCain, Fire Chief;
Lt. Bill Watton, Police Department and John Neil, Assistant
City Engineer
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION:
o Resolution No. 61-94 - Reciting the fact of the Regular Municipal
Election held 6/7/94 and declaring the result
MOTION: By Councilman Luna, seconded by Councilman Bewley to adopt
Resolution No. 61-94; motion carried unanimously by roll call
vote.
City Council Comments:
Councilwoman Borgeson expressed appreciation to those who had supported her over
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the past eight years and indicated that it had been an honor to serve the City of
-- -- Atascadero.
Mayor Nimmo highlighted major accomplishments made during his four-year tenure
on the City Council and communicated gratitude to City Manager Andy Takata for his
support. He thanked Lee Price, City Clerk; Cindy Wilkins, Secretary to the City
Manager and Alicia Lara, Personnel Coordinator. The Mayor also commended Micki
Korba, City Treasurer, for her many significant contributions.
Mayor Nimmo commented that while he did not always share the same land use
opinions of those held by Councilman Luna, he respected his fellow councilmember
for representing well his constituency and for always remaining a gentleman.
o Administration of Oath of Office to City Clerk Lee Price, City Treasurer
Micki Korba and newly-elected Councilmembers Hal Carden and Ray
Johnson
City Attorney Art Montandon administered Oaths of Office to Micki Korba, City
Treasurer and Lee Price, City Clerk. The City Clerk then swore in councilmembers
Harold Lee Carden, III and Ray Johnson.
o Council Appointment of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore
MOTION: By Councilman Carden, seconded by Councilman Johnson to
nominate Dave Bewley as Mayor; motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: By Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Luna to
nominate Councilman Highland as Mayor ProTem; motion carried
unanimously.
Councilmembers Carden and Johnson provided brief, introductory comments.
o Presentations to outgoing Councilmembers Bonita Borgeson and Robert
Nimmo
Mayor Bewley presented a plaque of appreciation to Bonita Borgeson. Geraldine
Brasher bestowed upon Mrs. Borgeson a corsage and thanked her for serving the
community.
Mayor Bewley presented a plaque of appreciation to Bob Nimmo.
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Council Comments:
Councilman Luna extended gratitude to Bob Nimmo and Bonita Borgeson for their
public service.
The Mayor called a break at 7:18 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 7:40 p.m.
PRESENTATIONS:
o Introduction of Brad Whitty, Finance Director
Andy Takata introduced Brad Whitty, recently hired as the City's Finance Director.
Mr. Whitty, currently with the City of Guadalupe, will join City staff on July 15, 1994.
o Atascadero Chamber of Commerce - Annual Report
Micki Ready, Executive Manager of the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce, presented
a summary of the Chamber's Semi-Annual Report of Activities. She highlighted
Chamber accomplishments and goals, and provided an overview of revenue sources
and projected expenditures. In addition, Ms. Ready summarized monthly calls and
visits and explained that the Chamber's membership is growing by 6 to 8 new
members per month. In closing, she reported that she had recently been honored by
being the recipient of a $670.00 scholarship towards furthering her professional
education. The City Council received the report; there was no action.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
Lanny Dugar, 8330 Santa Rosa Road, welcomed the new councilmembers and
requested that they review circumstances regarding the formation of the Santa Rosa
Road Sewer Assessment District.
A. COMMITTEE REPORTS (The following represent ad hoc or standing commit-
tees. Informative status reports were given, as follows.):
1. Highway 41 Realignment Community Advisory Committee -Henry Engen
reported that the committee has been meeting monthly and that he
would begin regular updates to the City Council. The meetings, he
noted, began in February and Dr. Tim O'Keefe had been appointed
committee chairman. He said that the emphasis has been on the design
of the Stadium Park bridge and explained that the committee is seeking
a design that will be compatible with the community character. He also
mentioned that a sound barrier survey has been conducted and cul-de-
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9. ATASCADERO W. MALL LANDSCAPING PROJECT
There were no comments from the Council or public.
MOTION: By Councilman Luna, seconded by Councilman Highland to
approve the Consent Calendar Items #B-1 through 9; motion
carried 5:0 by roll call vote. (Note: Councilmembers Johnson and Carden
abstained on Item #13-1: Minutes of June 14, 1994).
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None scheduled.
D. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. REPORT ON TRAFFIC SAFETY SIGNAGE, LAS ENCINAS (Verbal)
John Neil provided a brief staff report and highlighted options proposed by the
consulting design engineering firm, Penfield-Smith.
Brief Council discussion followed. Staff was directed to bring back specific
recommendations for modifying the present signage at the next meeting.
2. FASHION OUTLET CENTER (Golden West Development)
A. Request to extend construction completion deadline
B. Notice of Transfer of Ownership
Mayor Bewley announced that because of a potential conflict of interest, he would
step down from deliberations on this item. Mayor ProTem Highland took the gavel
and Art Montandon delivered the staff report. The City Attorney noted that it was
prudent to approve the construction completion deadline rather than risk costly
litigation. He mentioned that the developers were present and available for
questioning. There were no comments from the Council or public.
MOTION: By Councilman Carden, seconded by Councilman Johnson to
adopt Resolution No. 62-94, authorizing the approval of the
requested modification and transfer of ownership; motion carried
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Mayor Bewley returned to the dias.
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3. ATASCADERO ELKS LODGE #2733 REQUEST FOR PROPOSED "BEERFEST"
ON SEPTEMBER 17, 1994, ATASCADERO LAKE PARK
Brady Cherry provided the staff report and recommendation to approve. He presented
an overview of the proposed event and noted that John Himes, representing the Elks
Lodge, was present and available to respond to questions.
Councilman Johnson mentioned that he had received a note from a member of the
public concerned about the use of alcohol in the Park and the message that may be
sent out to the youth. He encouraged adequate patrol and security and asked the City
Attorney to comment upon the potential liability. Art Montandon advised that the use
of City facilities requires certain levels of insurance to cover events and reassured the
Council that there would be adequate insurance to cover any incidents.
Councilman Carden inquired who would be financially responsible for security. Mr.
Cherry reported that the Elks Lodge would be accountable for all costs associated
with security and added that staff would review security precautions and confer with
the Police Department in an effort to advise the Elks. There was consensus to
support the request.
4. SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL - Request for letter of support for
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) funding application
Andy Takata introduced Lyndon Thomson, Executive Director of the SLO County Arts
Council, who provided an explanation of the funding request. She indicated that it
she would not know if they are to receive the grant until April of 1995 and clarified
that matching funds would not, therefore, be needed until July of 1995.
Discussion ensued. The City Manager explained that, due to the uncertainty of the
budget, staff could not recommend making a financial commitment at this time. He
suggested that the Council send a letter in support of the grant application and state
that matching funds would be contingent upon available resources.
Public Comments:
Eric Greening, 7365 Valle, urged the Council to make the investment in the Arts as
it is a prudent public safety venture. Young people, he added, who express in the arts
rarely become kids at risk.
---End of Public Testimony---
There was consensus to support the grant if the City is financially able to do
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MOTION: By Councilman Luna, seconded by Councilman Carden to adopt
Ordinance No. 279 on second reading; motion carried 5.0 by roll
call.
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION:
1. City Council
Councilman Highland announced that he would be on vacation July 4 through August
2, 1994.
2. City Clerk
Lee Price announced that she was presently accepting applications for the Planning
Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, Traffic Committee and Community
Services Foundation Board of Directors.
3. City Manager
Andy Takata provided an overview of the next meeting's agenda.
F. CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council adjourned to a Closed Session at 8:40 p.m. for the following
purpose:
1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation:
Significant Exposure to Litigation: One case
Closed Session was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. The City Attorney announced that the
City Council had discussed a matter of anticipated litigation and no decisions were
made regarding settlement.
THE NEXT MEETING OF THE ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL WILL BE TUESDAY,
JULY 12, 1994 AT 7:00 P.M.
rNtErSCZO2ED ND PREPARED BY:
LEE PRIG, City Clerk
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