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08/09/94
ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
JULY 26, 1994
MINUTES
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilperson Carden led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Carden,Johnson, Luna and Mayor Bewley
Absent: Councilmember Highland (vacation)
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; Brad
Whitty, Finance Director; Captain Fred Motlo, Fire
Department; Bud McHale, Police Chief and John Neil,
Assistant City Engineer
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilmembers Luna and Johnson expressed appreciation to the Fire Department for
response to the Highway 41/Los Altos fire. Councilmember Luna praised residents
in the area, as well, for weed abatement.
Mayor Bewley announced that the City would send an expression of condolence to
Paso Robles City Councilmember Chris Iversen who lost his teenage son in a recent
tragedy. He noted that the City would also make a donation to the Michael Iversen
Memorial Fund (F.F.A. - Paso Robles High School).
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COMMUNITY FORUM:
Ray Jansen, 6655 Country Club Drive, encouraged youth participation in the
improvement of the Masonic Temple as a recreational center. He urged the City to
provide youth with the inspiration, supervision and facilities and remarked that "where
there is a will, there is a way".
A. COMMITTEE REPORTS (The following represent ad hoc or standing commit-
tees. Informative status reports will be given, as felt necessary.):
1. S.L.O. Council of Governments (COG)/Regional Transit Authority
(SLORTA) - Councilman Carden reported on the meeting of July 13,
1994 meeting and mentioned that agenda items included a SLORTA
performance analysis and funding. He also noted that COG would be
discussing appointments to the Air Pollution Control Board and requested
that staff place on the next City Council agenda an item relating to City
representation on the Board. The matter was set for August 9, 1994.
2. City/School Committee - Councilman Johnson reported that the July
meeting had been canceled due to a lack of available school district
representatives and noted that the meeting would be rescheduled for the
month of August.
3. Traffic Committee - Councilman Luna provided background for
recommendations coming before the City Council on August 9, 1994
relating to requests for cross walks at San Benito and Traffic Way. In
addition, he also mentioned that the Super 8 Motel on Morro Road had
requested directional signage on EI Camino Real. He suggested that the
Council send a letter to Caltrans supporting the request. There was
consensus to direct staff to draft a letter of support for the mayor's
signature.
4. County Water Advisory Board - Councilman Luna announced that the
Board would meet on the first Wednesday in September.
5. Economic Round Table - Councilman Johnson reported that the round
table had met on July 20th and had received the consultant's status
report on economic study. He noted that work had begun on a property
availability list to assist in the location of businesses in Atascadero.
6. Highway 41 Realignment Community Advisory Committee - See Item
#D-1 .
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B. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - June 28, 1994
2. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - July 8, 1994 (Special Meeting)
3. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - July 12, 1994
4. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT - June, 1994
5. RESOLUTION NO. 43-94 - Placing the annual payment for Assessment District
#7 (Santa Rosa Rd.) on the Property Taxes for Fiscal Year 1994-95
6. RESOLUTION NO. 73-94 - Designating a street name (Cole Court) to serve a
five-lot subdivision located at 8625 Portola Road (Tract 2153)
7. RESOLUTION NO. 75-94 - Adopting the Fiscal Year 1994-95 annual spending
limit
8. AUTHORIZE CITY CLERK TO EXTEND RECRUITMENTS FOR PARKS &
RECREATION COMMISSION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES FOUNDATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Verbal)
MOTION: By Councilman Luna, seconded by Councilman Carden to approve
the Consent Calendar; motion carried 4:0 by roll call vote.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. RESOLUTION NO. 72-94 - Confirming the cost of weed abatement
Captain Motlo provided a brief staff report and answered questions. There was no
public testimony.
MOTION: By Councilman Luna, seconded by Councilman Johnson to adopt
Resolution No. 72-94 confirming the costs of weed abatement;
motion passed 4:0 by roll call vote.
2. NORTH COUNTY WOMEN'S SHELTER: Annual grantee performance report for
Community Development Block Grant
Henry Engen presented the staff report and noted that there was no formal action
required of the Council.
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Don Dana, People's Self-Help Housing, provided a status report on the grant
application and funding. He reported that the escrow would close soon and work will
begin soon on the shelter.
Eileen Allan, Director of North County Women's Shelter, expressed appreciation to the
City Council for their support of the grant application. In addition, she highlighted
programs and services.
---End of Public Testimony---
The City Council received the report. There was no formal action.
D. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. MAGDALENA AND MAGNOLIA AVENUES: Consideration of neighborhood sur-
vey and recommendation on ending streets in cul-de-sac as part of Hwy. 41
realignment
Henry Engen provided the staff report and results of a neighborhood survey. The City
Council received the report. Staff was directed to forward a request to Caltrans to
modify the project to end Magdalena and Magnolia in cul-de-sacs.
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION:
1. City Council
Councilman Carden requested that staff schedule a study session regarding Urban
Services Line expansions in the north and south ends of the City. The matter was set
for August 9, 1994.
Councilman Carden requested a status report on the State budget and its' predicted
impact on cities. Andy Takata reported.
Councilman Johnson reported that he had received calls from citizens expressing
opposition to the "Beer Fest" scheduled for September 17, 1994 at the Atascadero
Lake Park. He asked the Police Chief to summarize the history of alcohol abuse and
related crimes in City parks. Chief McHale noted that alcohol-related crimes in 1992
and 93 had dropped. He explained that the had contacted Paso Robles Police Chief
John Nelson who reported that eh City of Paso's Wine Festival has approximately
10,000 participants each year and has not had any significant difficulties. Chief
McHale noted that police personnel would be meeting with the sponsors (Elks) to
ensure that controls are in place and that there will be adequate security.
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