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Meeting Date: 12/29/94
ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
November 29, 1994
Minutes
Mayor Bewley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., and Councilman Carden led
the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Carden, Highland, Johnson, Luna and
Mayor Bewley
Absent: None
Also Present: Micki Korba, City Treasurer
Staff Present: Andy Takata, City Manager; Henry Engen, Community
Development Director; Art Montandon, City Attorney; Brad
Whitty, Finance Director; Brady Cherry, Community
Services Director; Sgt. John Barlow, Police Dept.; Bill
Wittmeyer, Compliance Official; Cindy Wilkins, Deputy City
Clerk
City Council Comments:
Councilman Carden noted that there will be a CDBG study meeting tomorrow evening
in the Club Room, which he'll be unable to attend. However, he asked that the
Council consider setting aside $100,000 of any such funds to potentially use for
future downtown business improvement loans, if possible.
Councilman Carden inquired about the status of the City's utility bill audit. Brad
Whitty responded that the auditors have completed their work and are submitting
monthly invoices to the City which indicate savings achieved.
Councilman Carden inquired about the status of the suggested-routes-to-schools
program. Councilman Luna responded that the Traffic Committee is awaiting reports
from the various school PTAs; the next Traffic Committee meeting is scheduled for
January, 1995.
Councilman Luna commented on the Stadium Park Grant award, which is being held
up, pending one more affirmative vote by the CA Transportation Commission. The
CTC takes that vote tomorrow and is being heavily lobbied to award an exception for
withholding the funds (letters were forwarded by Senator-elect Jack O'Connell, Supvr.
David Blakely and Chris Iversen, SLOCOG President; Ron DeCarli of SLOCOG will be
at tomorrow's hearing). Andy Takata conveyed that local CalTrans staff is rec-
ommending funding from Jan. 1995-June 1996. Councilman Luna encouraged that
either a member of City staff or one of the fundraising groups attend the CTC
meeting.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
Dennis Lochridge announced his resignation from the City's Planning Commission due
to business commitments. He expressed thanks to staff and all those associated with
the Commission for their help over the years of his membership, particularly George
Highland, George Luna and Henry Engen. He was thanked for his services to the
community by the individual members of Council.
Bill Barry, 8325 Portola Rd., on behalf of the No. Co. Farmers Market Association,
thanked the Council for the street closure to conduct the Wednesday markets and
presented donation checks to the Atas. Recreation Center Committee ($1 ,000,
accepted by Jack Heninger) and to Loaves & Fishes ($500, accepted by Frank
Fertschneider).
Parks & Recreation Commissioner George Beatie read from a prepared statement
announcing a skateboard/rollerblade event for the purpose of assessing parental
support for these activities. It will be held Friday, 12/16, 3-5 p.m., on Palma Ave. in
front of City Hall. The event's official sponsor is the North County Connection in
cooperation with the parents of local youth. It is anticipated that start-up costs for
staffing and equipment for an ongoing program would be approximately $2,000.
Michael Kovacs, 14439 Mesa Rd. (P.O. Box 106), congratulated the Council for
joining with Paso Robles in an effort to produce improved North County representation
to the Board of Supervisors. He also inquired if anyone is monitoring the City's
ranking (according to a past newspaper article) as a top California living community.
He then addressed the Council's fiscal responsibility and accountability for their
individual campaign promises. He expressed opposition to the City paying $20,000
for an EIR, which he feels is to the benefit of a private property owner.
Rush Kolemaine, Box 1990, suggested that a preliminary statement with respect to
the City's fiscal condition be issued, prior to receipt of the auditor's report which is
due next month. He noted the presumption by some that the City is spending
taxpayers' money to benefit a specific group or individual, when in actuality the City
may have the opportunity to take in substantial developer's fees on large projects
which otherwise might not be acquired.
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Councilman Luna noted that City fiscal information is public and invited citizen
suggestions as to format changes to the City Treasurer's report which might make it
more understandable.
Leon Korba, 10905 Santa Ana Rd., expressed the feeling that the current Council has
been alerted to the fiscal concerns it faces, that their intentions are good and that
their actions will support fiscal responsibility.
Councilman Johnson responded to Mr. Kovacs comment regarding the City's rating,
saying the survey referenced was done by a particular magazine, has not been done
since and is not an ongoing,trackable survey. Andy Takata added that the publication
is available at the Atascadero Library. Councilman Carden further added that there
are are several hundred organizations that put out best-cities lists based on a variety
of criteria.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. City Treasurer's Report - October, 1994
2. Approve payment of audited bills and payroll for the month of October, 1994
3. Resolution No. 118-94 - Authorize designation of stop intersection on Viejo
Camino at Santa Barbara Road
4. Tentative Parcel Map 94002, 5150 Atajo Rd. - Consideration of application to
divide an existing 5.05-ac. lot into three (3) parcels for single family residential
use (Gearhart/Cannon Associates)
5. Reconsideration of Tentative Tract Map 23-89, 11455 Viejo Camino - Eliminate
conditions which require the creation of a homeowner's association to own and
maintain common improvements and open space areas and to eliminate condi-
tions which require the construction of a private pump station as a means of
connecting to public sewer (Gearhart/Cannon Associates)
6. Final Parcel Map 92008 - Subdivision of two parcels containing 1 .73 acres into
three lots of 0.73, 0.50 and 0.50 acres each. Subject site is located at 8475
and 8495 EI Dorado Rd. (Foran/Wilson Surveys)
7. Consultant Selection Committee - Appointment of committee to rank
engineering consultants for wastewater treatment facility upgrade design
8. Confirm cancellation of December 27, 1994 City Council meeting
Councilman Luna pulled Item A-7 for discussion.
Motion: Councilman Highland, seconded by Councilman Johnson, to
approve Items A-1 through 6 and Item A-8; motion carried
unanimously by voice vote.
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Re: Item #A-7, Councilman Luna commented on how tricky deciphering the figures
in the various reports can be, noting the amount reflected in the Sewer Facilities
Capital Fund in Item A-2 and a notation at the end of Item A-7 pertaining to this fund.
He pointed out the changing nature of the various funds, as well as the aspect that
some are committed by state or federal mandates.
Motion: Councilman Luna, seconded by Councilman Highland to approve
Item A-7; motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. ORDINANCE NO. 280 - Amending Title 8 Building Regulations Chapter 12 on
unreinforced masonry buildings to amend time limits for compliance and related
matters
(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 staff report and responded to questions from the Council. Bill
Wittmeyer made added comments regarding the State's non-specified time limit for
compliance and noted Atascadero is in the median compared to those set b other
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cities in the County. There was discussion regarding the estimated costs for the
seismic retrofit of the Administration Building ($1 million) and the Masonic Temple
(which won't be known for about six months, following architectural review).
There was no public comment.
Motion: By Councilman Highland, seconded by Councilman Luna, to waive
the reading of Ord. No. 280 in full and read by title only; motion
carried unanimously by voice vote.
Motion: By Councilman Highland, seconded by Councilman Luna, to
introduce the first reading of Ord. No. 280 by title only; motion
carried unanimously by voice vote.
C. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. RESOLUTION NO. 117-94 - Authorizing the execution of an agreement with
NCI Affiliates, Inc., for annual food service concession operation, Atascadero
Lake Pavilion, February 1, 1995 - January 31, 1996
Brady Cherry provided staff report. There was no public comment.
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Motion: By Councilman Highland, seconded by Councilman Carden, to
adopt Res. No. 117-94; motion carried unanimously by roll-call
vote.
D. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. S.L.O. Council of Govern ments/S.L.0. Regional Transit Authority - No report.
2. City/School Committee - No report.
3. County Water Advisory Board/Nacimiento Water Purveyors Advisory Group -
No report.
4. Economic Round Table - Councilman Johnson reported that the ERT will be
presenting recommendations for restructuring the committee in the near future.
5. Finance Committee - Councilman Luna reported that the committee met on
11/16/94. The format of the City Treasurer's Report was discussed, and he
conveyed that input from the Council and/or public is welcomed. Also
discussed were the state of the General Fund and the City's finances, in
general. The meeting was widely reported in the newspaper.
6. Highway 41 Realignment Community Advisory Committee - No report.
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION:
1. City Council - Councilman Highland reported on the Nov. 21 st meeting of the
North County Steering Committee (consisting of two members each of the Paso
Robles and Atascadero City Councils, the Templeton Community Services
District and the two North County Supervisors). He summarized recommenda-
tions which will be carried back to the body of delegates concerning: 1) the
name of the organization ("North County Council"; 2) the committee purposes;
3) issues to be considered, which pertain to economic cooperation, water
resources and other North County land use plans; and 4) recommended
membership. Next meeting's arrangements will be the responsibility of the City
of Atascadero, to be held after the first of the year.
Councilman Luna commented on the solid waste issue and expressed the hope
that options other than a JPA will be visited at the Council's 1/10/95 meeting.
Andy Takata indicated the Wil-Mar request for extension will be on that
agenda, including a report on their savings by going to the Paso Robles Landfill.
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Councilman Luna asked that, on the 10th, there be answers to such questions
as what will happen to recycling fees and the education program.
Councilman Johnson inquired as to the process for appointing a new Planning
Commissioner, in view of Dennis Lochridge's resignation; he inquired if a
selection could be made from the list of applicants in the most recent
recruitment. Andy Takata responded that staff will report at the 1/10/95
meeting on the options available to the Council. In addition, staff will be
reporting on the setting of the terms of Planning and Parks & Recreation
Commissioners. There was brief discussion concerning the Planning Commis-
sion's attendance records.
2. City Attorney - No comment.
3. City Clerk - No comment.
4. City Treasurer - Micki Korba reported she will be attending a special meeting in
Santa Ana on Thursday, 12/1, and will report back upon her return.
5. City Manager - Andy Takata commented on items tentatively scheduled for the
next agenda: Palmer-Koert economic development report;Ad Hoc Development
Review Committee recommendations;consideration ofredevelopmentfeasibility
study; General Plan amendment requests; Wil-Mar extension request; San
Gabriel water booster station; Graves Creek Rd. improvement appeal. Council-
man Carden requested advance distribution of the agenda, if possible.
MA VOR BEWLEY ADJOURNED THE MEET/NG TO CL OSED SESSION A T 8.13 P.M.
F. CLOSED SESSION:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR:
Negotiator: City Manager
Employee Organizations: Service Employees International Union, Atascadero
Police Officers Association, Atascadero Sergeants Service Organization,
Atascadero Safety Technicians Organization, Mid-Management Bargaining Unit,
and Management Bargaining Unit
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
Employee: Police Officer
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3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property: Stadium Park area
Negotiating Party: Andy Takata, City Manager
Under Negotiation: Terms of possible property trade
Closed session action: Council direction was given to City Manager.
CLOSED SESSION WAS ADJOURNED AT 8:47 P.M.
MINUTES RECORDED AND PREPARED BY:
CINDY WI INS, Deputy City Clerk
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