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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 072694 Approved as Submitted 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). CC 07/26/94 Page 1 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 . CC 07/26/94 Page 2 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. CC 07/26/94 Page 3 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. CC 07/26/94 Page 4