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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 050995 Approved as Submitted Meeting Date: 05/23/95 ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MAY 9, 1995 MINUTES The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Councilperson Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Carden, Highland, Johnson, Luna and Mayor Bewley 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; Brad Whitty, Finance Director; Mike McCain, Fire Chief; and Lt. John Barlow, Police Department PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor read the proclamation expressing appreciation to CalTrans for prompt replacement of Curbaril Bridge and presented it to Orville Morgan, Division Chief of Maintenance for CalTrans. The Mayor proclaimed the month of April 1995 as "Earthquake Preparedness Month" and presented the proclamation to Lt. John Barlow of the Atascadero Police Department. CC 05/09/95 Page 1 Mayor Bewley read the proclamation for "Be Kind to Animals Week", May 7-13, 1995 and presented it to Sandra Rakstraw, President of the North County Humane Society. Andy Takata, representing the governing board of Twin Cities Hospital, accepted the proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week", May 14-20, 1995. The Mayor read and presented the proclamation for "Head Start Month", May 1995 to Paula Tripp of the Economic Opportunity Commission. Accepting on behalf of the Atascadero Mutual Water Company Board of Directors, Jim Patterson received the proclamation for "Water Awareness Month", May 1995. COMMUNITY FORUM: Eric Greening announced that this year's "Festival of the Oaks" celebration will be held on Saturday, May 13 from 9:00 a.m. to noon and will take place at the Atascadero Lake Park. He mentioned that there will be a multi-course seminar on all aspects of living in the Oak wild land and encouraged attendance. William Zimmerman, 6225 Lomitas, suggested the use of speaker cards to alert the Mayor of who desires to address the Council on what subject. A. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - April 25, 1995 City Clerk recommendation: Approve 2. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL, 1995 Staff recommendation: Review and accept 3. RESOLUTION NO. 34-95 - Authorizing execution of Proposition 116 fund transfer agreements for EI Camino Real and Traffic Way bikeway projects Staff recommendation: Adopt 4. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING (MOUs) WITH EMPLOYEE BARGAINING UNITS A. Resolution No. 35-95 - Mid-Management Unit B. Resolution No. 36-95 - Atascadero Sergeants Service Organization C. Resolution No. 37-95 - Atascadero Police Officers Association D. Resolution No. 38-95 - Atascadero Public Safety Technicians Organization CC 05/09/95 Page 2 E. Resolution No. 39-95 - Confidential Unit Staff recommendation: Adopt 5. ECONOMIC ROUND TABLE - Revisions to Resolution No. 01-95 re: membership Staff recommendation: Adopt Councilman Highland pulled Item #A-5. Councilman Luna pulled Item #A-3. Councilman Carden requested clarification on an item noted in the Minutes (#A-1) relating to redevelopment costs (determining blight). Andy Takata satisfactorily responded. MOTION: By Councilman Highland,Councilman Luna to approve the Consent Calendar, Items #A-1 , 2 and 4; motion passed 5:0 by roll call vote. Re: Item #A-3. RESOLUTION NO. 34-95 - Authorizing execution of Proposition 116 fund transfer agreements for EI Camino Real and Traffic Way bikeway projects Staff recommendation: Adopt Councilman Luna noted that neighborhood meetings will be scheduled to take input on the bikeway projects as part of the "Routes to School" program. He encouraged staff to notify the entire community of these meetings and to make every effort to inform the public about the improvements before they are constructed. MOTION: By Councilman Luna, seconded by Councilman Highland to adopt Resolution No. 31-95; motion carried 5:0 by roll call vote. Re: Item #A-S.ECONOMIC ROUND TABLE - Revisions to Resolution No. 01-95 re: membership Staff recommendation: Adopt Councilman Highland noted that the ex-officio utility company representative should be able to vote. It was agreed to amend Section 1.6 of the revised resolution by removing the language, "to serve in an ex-officio capacity". MOTION: By Councilman Highland, seconded by Councilman Luna to approve Item #A-5, as amended; motion carried unanimously. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None scheduled. CC 05/09/95 Page 3 C. REGULAR BUSINESS: 1. LIGHTING THE LAKE - Consideration of request by the Rotary Club of Atascadero for support of club project to provide decorative lights along an improved walking path around Atascadero Lake Staff recommendation: Endorse and refer to Parks & Recreation Commission Brady Cherry provided the staff report and recommendation. Public Comments: John Vial, President of the Atascadero Rotary Club, presented an overview of the lighting project. He reported that a small survey has been conducted of neighbors around the Lake and fifteen homeowners support the project so far. He submitted to the City Clerk a petition of support (see Exhibit A) and responded to questions from the Council, regarding maintenance costs, construction materials and the time estimated for completing the project. Councilman Johnson asked what permit fees would be required. Mr. Vial indicated that four permits will be required at an estimated cost of $2,200. Councilman Johnson commented that he would like to see consideration be given by the City Council of waiving these fees. Mr. Vial reported that sponsors are being sought for each of the 49 lamp posts and announced that the Rotary Club already has a commitment for 12 lamp posts, adding that the concept has not yet be publicized. Jim Edwards, 2800 EI Camino Real, spoke in favor of the project and noted that the Mid-State Car Cruisers Club is considering making a donation to the project. Eric Greening complimented the Rotary Club for public spiritedness and suggested that smaller foot lamps might delineate the pedestrian path without producing too much light. ---End of Public Testimony--- Brady Cherry mentioned that there has been discussion about changing Lakeview Drive to a one-way street and proposed that this matter be taken up by the Parks & Recreation Commission. Councilman Luna recommended that the Traffic Committee review this concept and, further, that any public hearing regarding this matter be well- noticed. Andy Takata suggested that the Rotary project and Lakeview Drive be studied separately. He also mentioned that two members of the City Council are also members of the Rotary Club and confirmed that the City Attorney has indicated that there is not a potential conflict. CC 05/09/95 Page 4 MOTION: By Councilman Highland, seconded by Councilman Johnson to endorse the Rotary Club project and refer the matter to the Parks & Recreation Commission; motion carried 5:0. The matter of changing Lakeview Drive to one-way was referred to the Parks & Recreation Commission and to the Traffic Committee as a separate item. 2. REQUEST TO NAME BALLFIELD IN MEMORY OF THE LATE JARED T. CUNNINGHAM Staff recommendation: Approve and refer to Parks & Recreation Commission Brady Cherry provided the staff report and recommendation. Councilman Johnson spoke in support of the staff recommendation to address a policy on naming public facilities before it proceeds with this request. Councilman Luna concurred. Public Comments: Eric Gobler, 9110 Atascadero Avenue, spoke in favor of the request to name the ballfield after the late Jared Cunningham. Lee Cunningham, 8965 Junipero, expressed gratitude to the Council for considering the request and explained that Jared's memory is deserving of the honor. ---End of Public Testimony--- Individual Council comments followed in general support of the proposal. There was mutual agreement, however, that a policy should be established before moving forward with approval. By consensus, the matter was referred to the Parks & Recreation Commission to formulate a public facility naming policy to be considered for future adoption by the City Council. 3. 1996 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - Selection of Municipal Election date Staff recommendation: Change municipal election date to November cycle The City Clerk provided the staff report and recommendation. Councilman Luna exhibited on the overhead projector a spreadsheet to illustrate costs per voter (see Exhibit B). Councilman Highland noted that the chief advantage of moving the election date to November is a higher voter turnout at a lower per voter cost. He added that the disadvantage is that the election would take place at the beginning of the holiday period and suggested that the Council consider changing the terms of office to run CC 05/09/95 Page 5 specifically related to the City of Atascadero. ---End of Public Testimony--- Councilman Highland clarified his objection and reiterated his concern. Mayor Bewley pointed out that he was not familiar with the Santa Ysabel Ranch project and emphasized that the City Council was not planning on taking any action that would specifically affect it, or any other project. Councilman Carden mentioned that he was in agreement with the comments set forth in Mayor Allen Settle's letter (City of San Luis Obispo), included in staff report. 5. RESOLUTION NO. 41-95 - Authorizing agreement with the Atascadero Recrea- tion Center Committee for funding of a Youth Coordinator position and related costs Staff recommendation: Adopt Brady Cherry provided the staff report and recommendation to approve. Councilman Luna expressed appreciation to the Atascadero Recreation Center Committee (ARCC) for its generous contribution and commented that he was hopeful that the project would place emphasis on teens. Public Comments: Susan Warren, ARCC board member, spoke in support of the staff recommendation. She explained that local youth are anxious to get the center open and the committee feels that this approach is a way to motivate teens and establish some programs. ARCC is also hoping to start dedicating more time to fund-raising, she added. Eric Greening commented in support of the recommendation and suggested that the Youth Center will provide programs that will keep at-risk kids out of trouble. ---End of Public Testimony--- Councilman Carden requested additional information about future Youth Center costs. Brady Cherry reported that ARCC has new motivation and lots of plans, but noted that it is not the intent of the committee to continue covering costs indefinitely. Councilman Johnson expressed appreciation and mentioned that he hopes the City will soon be able to assume responsibility. MOTION: By Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Carden to adopt Resolution No. 41-95; motion carried unanimously by roll call vote. CC 05/09/95 Page 7 6. RESOLUTION NO. 40-95 - Authorizing the execution of a MOU with the consortium for Community Media Staff recommendation: Adopt Brad Whitty provided the staff report and recommendation. Ellen Sturtz, County Franchise Administrator, outlined benefits of joining the countywide consortium for community media (Public, Education & Government, aka PEG). She provided a list of the consortium membership and spoke in favor of approval. Questions and comments followed. Councilman Luna asked the Finance Director what percentage of the Cable franchise fee is $1,800 (fiscal impact of this action). Mr. Whitty reported that the percentage is 1 .6%. Franchise fees, he noted, are placed directly into the General Fund. Councilman Luna commented in support of approval. Councilman Carden remarked that the City does not have enough channels or fiber optics to take advantage of PEG. He also questioned whether or not it is appropriate for governing bodies to become the driving force; indicating that it might best be accomplished by the business community. Andy Takata reported that Falcon Cable TV has indicated that it will take two years to put in fiber optics and mentioned that the City is negotiating for four information channels (two for the school district, two for the City), a public access channel and an option for another channel in the future as part of Falcon's request for a 10-year extension of the franchise agreement (to be addressed 5/23/95). Mayor Bewley asked if there is a deadline for joining the consortium. Ms. Sturtz commented that she is planning on taking the memorandum of understanding to the Board of Supervisors for approval on May 23, 1995. MOTION: By Councilman Luna to approve Resolution No. 40-95; motion died for lack of a second. MOTION: By Councilman Carden seconded by Councilman Johnson to delay the item until after the Falcon Cable TV franchise agreement discussion; motion passed 4:1 (Luna). 7. ORDINANCE NO. 287 - Proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance text comprehensively amending the uses allowed in the CN Neighborhood Commercial zone (Hawkins Plaza/Golden West Development) Staff recommendation: (1) Motion to adopt on second reading by title only) Mayor Bewley stepped down due to a potential conflict of interest. Mayor ProTem CC 05/09/95 Page 8 Highland took the gavel. Henry Engen presented the brief staff report. There were no questions from the Council and no public testimony. MOTION: By Councilman Luna, seconded by Councilman Carden to adopt Ordinance No. 287 on second reading; motion passed 4:0 by roll call vote. Mayor Bewley returned to deliberations. D. COMMITTEE REPORTS (The following represent ad hoc or standing committees. Informative status reports were given, as follows.): 1. S.L.O. Council of Governments/S.L.O. Regional Transit Authority - Councilman Carden reported that summer youth passes will soon go on sale for $15.00 for 15 weeks and noted there will be special bus service to the Mid-State Fair. In addition, he noted that COG had voted to join as a friend of the community media consortium but had not authorized any funding. 2. Economic Round Table - Councilman Johnson reported that the Round Table will meet on Wednesday, May 17th. 3. Finance Committee - Councilman Luna reported that the committee will meet Monday, May 15th at 3:30 p.m. 4. Air Pollution Control District - Councilmember Highland announced that his appointment has been ratified by the City Selection Committee and announced that the next meeting will be Wednesday, May 24th. 5. North County Council - Councilmember Highland reported that the Executive Committee will meet Thursday, May 18th at 7:00 at the Lake Park Pavilion. E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION: 1. City Council Councilmembers Johnson and Highland shared that they each had received a call from a member of the public in support of a recently introduced drug awareness program. Councilmember Highland requested a status report from the City Attorney on recovering costs associated with O'Keefe v. City. Art Montandon reported that the CC 05/09/95 Page 9 only costs that will be recovered are those associated with preparation of the record. He added that governmental agencies are not usually awarded attorney fees. 2. City Treasurer Micki Korba provided highlights of the California Municipal Treasurers' Conference. F. CLOSED SESSION: The Mayor adjourned Open Session to Closed Session at 9:36 p.m. 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation: Nine (9) cases 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Name of Case: City of Atascadero v. Orange County 3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Agency Negotiator: Andrew Takata Employee organization: Management Unit Closed Session was adjourned at 10:50 p.m. There were no announcements. THE NEXT MEETING OF THE ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL WILL BE TUESDAY, MAY 23, 1995 AT 7:00 P.M. MINUTES REC DE AND PREPARED BY: LEE PRICE, City Clerk Attachments: Exhibit A (Petition) Exhibit B (Voter Turnout) CC 05/09/95 Page 10 ROTARY CLUB OF t.TASCADER0 COOS/09/95 44—K-V►lle-w "LIGHT THE LAKE' PROJECT EXHIBIT A Q ' PETITION OF SUPPORT I, the undersigned, support Rotary' s "Light the Lake" project. � NAME ADDRESS PHONE DATE ,zvv,,*v y LA We W 5W 3 See74 lt"40Y tom: Foto( � +�. °�' BGG—7x36?iU� -7 1 _ I,� , 131 r-� I3. C, ' , X40 fqgCA,09,,,V1 IT 53 std Mav��iaa y 62.26 �� -o 62.26� . �;�- ROTARY CLUB OF ATASCADERO "LIGHT THE LAKE' PROJECT PETITION OF SUPPORT I, the undersigned, support Rotary' s "Light the Lake" project. 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CC 05/09/95 EXHIBIT B Year Registered Voters Voters Turnout(%) ` Nov-94 13109 8865 68% t Jun-94 13109 6472 49% Apr-94 13109 3363 26% Mar-96 Nov-96 Estimated Registered Voters 13500 14000 Estimated Cost (max) $25,440 $ 16,280 Estimated Turnout(%) Cost/Voter Cost/Voter 45% $4.19 $2.58 47% $4.01 $2.47 49% :<:> 51 % $3.69 $2.28 53% $3.56 $2. 19 55% $3.43 $2. 11 57% $3.31 $2.04 59% $3.19 $ 1 .97 �. 61 % $3.09 $ 1 .91 63% $2.99 $ 1 .85 65% $2.90 $ 1 .79 67% $2.81 69% $2.73 $ 1 .69 71 % $2.65-.-J $ 1 .64 73% $2.58 $1 .59 75% $2.51 $ 1 .55 77% $2.4.5 $ 1 .51 79% $2.39 $1 .47 81 % $2.33 $ 1 .44 83%° $2.27 $ 1 .40 85% $2.22 $ 1 .3