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Meeting Date: 09/27/94
ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 13, 1994
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING:
The City Council met at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of interviewing applicants for the
City's Traffic Committee. The following candidates were interviewed: Jerry
Ferguson, George Trigueiro, Chuck Bishop and Ed Goshorn. Not present was
applicant Paula Ingram.
MOTION: By Councilman Luna, seconded by Councilman Highland to
consider all applicants, present or not; motion passed
unanimously.
Following the interviews, the City Council made their selection by ballot.
MOTION: By Councilman Luna, seconded by Councilman Johnson to adopt
Resolution No. 94-94 appointing Jerry Ferguson and Chuck Bishop
to serve a two-year terms each on the Traffic Committee; motion
carried 4:0 by roll call vote.
REGULAR MEETING:
The Mayor called the regular meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Councilperson Johnson
led the Pledge of Allegiance. Formal Roll Call followed.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Highland, Johnson, Luna and Mayor
Bewley
Absent: Councilmember Carden
Also Present: Muriel "Micki" Korba, City Treasurer and Lee Price, City
Clerk
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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; Mike McCain, Fire Chief; Lt. John
Barlow, Police Department and Steve Sylvester, City
Engineer
PROCLAMATION:
Mayor Bewley read the proclamation establishing September, 1994 as "U.S.
Constitution Observance Month" and presented it to Chief McCain.
PRESENTATION:
Marj Mackey, on behalf of the Atascadero Land Preservation Society, presented a
check for $2,000 to the City towards the purchase of Stadium Park. Mrs. Mackey
also invited all to "A Night with the Marx Bros." at the Century Cinemas on
September 18, 1994. Proceeds, she added, would benefit Stadium Park.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
Clifford Smith, representing the North County Committee to Supervisor Ovitt, asked
Council to join them, the City of EI Paso de Robles, the Templeton Advisory Group
and others in a position of opposition to the highway design standards policy
proposed in the Salinas River area plan update.
Eric Greening, 7365 Valle, questioned whether or not it is appropriate for the
Atascadero City Council to take a position on the plan. If it does, he recommended,
it should do so only with reference to the proposed widening of Highway 101 .
---End of Public Testimony---
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - August 9, 1994
2. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - August 23, 1994
3. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - August 25, 1994 (EI Paso de Robles/Atascadero
Councils Joint Meeting)
4. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - August 30, 1994 (Special Meeting)
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17. RESOLUTION NO. 101-94 - A resolution of the intent of the City Councils of
the Cities of Atascadero and EI Paso de Robles to pursue the formation of a
North County organization to advise County, State and Federal governments
and regulatory agencies regarding issues of common interest
18. RESOLUTION NO. 102-94 - Air Pollution Control District membership
Councilman Luna pulled Items #A-1 through 4 (Minutes) noting that he had not had
an opportunity to review them. Councilman Highland made a correction to Item #A-1
and A-3.
MOTION: By Councilman Luna, seconded by Councilman Highland to
approve the Consent Calendar Items #A-5 through 18; motion
carried 4:0 by roll call vote.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None scheduled.
C. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. RESOLUTION NO. 74-94 - Amending the Tree Standards & Guidelines of the
City's Tree Protection Ordinance to include Tree Fund Expenditure Policies
Henry Engen provided the staff report and recommendation to approve. Councilman
Johnson asked for an explanation of the apparent low priority given for street tree
planting. Mr. Engen mentioned that the majority of the Atascadero Native Tree
Association believes that tree replacement funds should be used,ideally, for habitat
replacement rather than street tree replacement.
Public Comments:
Eric Greening voiced support for the staff recommendation suggesting that the policy
will benefit the City economically as well as ensure that the community character and
biological integrity is retained.
Jim Patterson, Atascadero Native Tree Association board member, provided
background relating to the street tree planting project on EI Camino Real. He pointed
out that costs associated with maintaining this project have come from Native Tree
Association funds rather than the Tree Fund. Tree Fund monies, he added, are more
appropriately spent for habitat replacement and/or protection. He clarified that while
the policy does not prohibit street tree replacement, it is just not a priority.
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MOTION: By Councilman Luna, seconded by Councilman Highland to adopt
Resolution No. 74-94; motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Luna expressed appreciation to members of the Atascadero Native Tree
Association and pointed out they each volunteer many hours to the community.
2. PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 1994/95 CITY FACILITIES USAGE
A. Resolution No. 93-94 - Adopting revised City facilities policies,
procedures and fees document
B. Proposed FY1994-95 facility usage fee waiver requests by non-profit
organizations
Brady Cherry provided the staff report and recommended approval. He then
responded to several questions regarding classifications and non-profit status.
Public Comments:
Marj Mackey wondered whether or not the Atascadero Historical Society would be
required to file an application for a fee waiver for use of the Lower Rotunda for the
Museum. Brady Cherry indicated that this would not be necessary because the
Society already has a lease agreement with the City.
Hoyt Chambless, U.S. Amateur Ball Room Dance Association, reported that his group
had not received an application for a fee waiver. He noted that this organization is
not making any money and asked if it was too late to pick up an application. Brady
Cherry noted that the Association is still on the City's list and no change is being
recommended.
Irene Bishop, President of the Atascadero Community Band, asked for verification that
the Band was still categorized as a Class A organization. Brady Cherry answered
affirmatively.
Rush Kolemaine, Box 1990 in Atascadero, congratulated staff for bringing some sense
to the policy. He asked staff to verify the definition of "non-profit". Brady Cherry
replied, "incorporated with the State of California as a non-profit organization".
---End of Public Testimony---
MOTION: By Councilman Highland, seconded by Councilman Luna to adopt
Resolution No. 93-94; motion carried 4:0 by roll call vote.
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MOTION: By Councilman Highland, seconded by Councilman Luna to
approve the facility usage fee waiver policy; motion passed
unanimously.
D. 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/S.L.O. Regional Transit Authority -
Councilman Highland reported on behalf of Councilman Carden on the
meeting of September 7, 1994. Councilman Carden, he noted, was
recommending that the City Council draft and send a resolution to the
Caltrans urging the State to secure short-term notes for the purpose of
funding seismic retrofit projects and protect local infrastructure
improvements throughout the State. Staff was directed to bring back
more information for Council review.
2. City/School Committee - Councilman Johnson reported on the meeting
of August 24, 1994. Discussion included the prospects of looking into
joint ventures/services to reduce costs, methods of enhancing
communications during times of local emergency and efforts to achieve
more progress with "Routes to School" projects.
3. County Water Advisory Board - Councilman Highland indicated that the
Board met the first week of September.
4. Economic Round Table - The City Manager mentioned that the round
table would meet on Wednesday, September 21 st.
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION:
1. City Council
Councilman Highland indicated that he has received a number of complaints regarding
the placing of promotional flyers upon windshields and the resulting litter. Andy
Takata noted that he would have the Compliance Official look into the matter.
Councilman Highland requested that the City Council review the Salinas River Plan
update and determine if it is appropriate to take a position on it. Discussion ensued.
Public Comments:
Doug Lewis, Tunitas Avenue resident, spoke in favor of looking at trip generation to
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Twin Cities Hospital and several other aspects of the plan.
---End of Public Testimony---
By consensus, staff was directed to bring back for Council review the portions
pertinent to Atascadero of the proposed Salinas River Plan update. It was agreed
that this study session should be conducted with a full Council at the first meeting of
October.
2. City Clerk
Lee Price reported that copies of her Annual Report relating to the League of California
Cities Environmental Quality Policy Committee upon which she serves have been
made available.
3. City Manager
Andy Takata provided an overview of the next City Council agenda and reminded
Councilmembers to let staff know if they will attend the League of California Cities
Annual Conference October 23-25.
F. ADJOURN:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1994 AT
7:00 P.M.
MINUTES RECORDED AND PREPARED BY:
L RICE, City Clerk
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