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Meeting Date: 06/27/95
ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 13, 1995
MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council met in Closed Session at 6:30 p.m. in the Club Room for purposes
of discussions pertaining to:
1. Pending Litigation: Santa Lucia Neighbors Assn. v. City of Atascadero
2. Conference with Labor Negotiator: Agency Negotiator: Andrew Takata,
City Manager. Employee Organization: Management
Closed Session was adjourned at 6:59 p.m. There were no announcements.
REGULAR SESSION:
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Councilperson Carden 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; Lt. Bill
Watton, Police Department and Steve Sylvester, City
Engineer
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COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilman Highland commended the Glen Oaks Plaza for its colorful floral
landscaping.
Councilman Carden suggested that the Council actively pursue locating the proposed
North County Education Center in Atascadero. In addition, he requested that the
Council take formal positions on AB 318 regarding water and power utility rates; SB
1066 regarding development fees and SB 1266 regarding the use of eminent domain.
Mayor Bewley requested that staff bring back for review the zoning ordinance as it
relates to animals in the single-family residential zone.
PROCLAMATION:
Mayor Bewley read the proclamation for "Special Olympics/Law Enforcement Torch
Run Day", June 19, 1995 and presented it to Judy Rittmiller from Special Olympics.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
There was no public testimony.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - May 23, 1995
City Clerk recommendation: Approve
2. APPROVAL WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY, 1995
Staff recommendation: Review and accept
3. PUBLIC NOTICE: Stating the potential costs of adding additional window
period to the P.E.R.S. contract for 2-year service credit for Miscellaneous
employees
Staff recommendation: Notification Only
4. RESOLUTION NO. 49-95 - Adopting the FY1995-96 annual spending limit
Staff recommendation: Adopt
5. RESOLUTION NO. 50-95 -Authorizing certain individuals to execute documents
between the City and Mid-State Bank
Staff recommendation: Adopt
6. RESOLUTION NO. 48-95 - Approving Memorandum of Understanding with
Service Employees International Local 817 Bargaining Unit
Staff recommendation: Adopt
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7. RESOLUTION NO. 44-95 - Authorizing the execution of an agreement with the
County of San Luis Obispo to provide animal control services
Staff recommendation: Adopt
Mayor Bewley announced that staff had submitted an amendment to Item #A-5.
Councilman Luna requested that Items #A-2 and 5 be pulled for questions and
comments. Councilman Carden pulled Item #A-4 for explanation. Citizen Rush
Kolemaine requested that Item #A-1 be pulled for clarification of public comment.
MOTION: By Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Luna to
approve Items #A-3, 6 & 7; motion passed 5:0 byroll call vote.
Re: Item #A-2. APPROVAL WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY, 1995
Staff recommendation: Review and accept
Councilman Luna asked the Finance Director to clarify Warrants 50532, 50303,
50266 and 50142.
MOTION: By Councilman Luna, seconded by Councilman Highland to
approve Item #A-2; motion passed 5.0 by roll call vote.
Re: Item #A-5. RESOLUTION NO. 50-95 - Authorizing certain individuals to
execute documents between the City and Mid-State Bank
Staff recommendation: Adopt
Councilman Luna commented that he would like the resolution amended by adding the
City Treasurer. Discussion ensued regarding the number of signatures required to
authorize documents. There was agreement that two signatures shall be required for
a line of credit and one signature will be required for credit cards.
Councilman Carden asked what rate was negotiated for credit cards. Brad Whitty
reported that this issue has not yet been addressed and added that staff plans on
bringing the matter back for Council authorization in the near future. Councilman
Carden encouraged staff to get the best rate of interest available.
By mutual consent, Resolution No. 50-95 was continued until June 27, 1995.
Re: Item #A-4. RESOLUTION NO. 49-95 - Adopting the FY1995-96 annual
spending limit
Staff recommendation: Adopt
Responding to inquiry from Councilman Carden, the Finance Director clarified Line
Item #I.
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MOTION: By Councilman Carden, seconded by Councilman Highland to
approve Item #A-4; motion passed 5:0 by roll call vote.
Re: Item #A-1. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - May 23, 1995
City Clerk recommendation: Approve
Rush Kolemaine clarified his concern shared at the last meeting regarding weed
abatement and requested that Page 4 of the Minutes be amended to more accurately
reflect his thoughts. The City Clerk indicated that she would review the tape and
bring the matter back at the next Council meeting. The Council mutually agreed to
continue this matter.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. RESOLUTION NO. 47-95 - Entering into a Public Extension Reimbursement
Agreement with Camino Real Improvement District 1992
Staff recommendation: Adopt
Mayor Bewley stepped down for this and the following item because of a potential
conflict of interest. Mayor ProTem Highland took the gavel. Steve Sylvester provided
the staff report and recommendation. Brief Council questions followed. There were
no comments from the public.
MOTION: By Councilman Carden, seconded by Councilman Luna to adopt
Resolution No. 47-95; motion passed 4:0.
2. DETERMINATION OF DISTRIBUTION OF EXCESS BOND/GRANT PROCEEDS
(Camino Real Improvement District 1992)
Staff recommendation: Provide staff direction
Art Montandon requested a continuance to allow staff additional time to gather exact
figures.
There were no comments from the public. The City Council granted staff's request
for continuance. The City Attorney clarified that the hearing was not closed and
public testimony would be allowed when the matter is returned.
Mayor Bewley returned to the dias.
C. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. ATASCADERO LAKE PARK: Off-street parking expansion analysis
Staff recommendation: Delay project
Brady Cherry provided the staff report and recommendation to approve Phase I of the
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unanimously.
MOTION: By Councilman Carden, seconded by Councilman Luna to
introduce Ordinance No. 288 on first reading; motion passed
unanimously.
B. Annual City Council reorganization process
Staff recommendation: Provide staff direction
The City Clerk presented the staff report and requested direction. Council discussion
ensued regarding re-organizing the present Council, a selection policy for the mayor
and mayor protem, Council committee assignments and Council appointments to the
Parks & Recreation Commission and Planning Commission.
Councilman Highland mentioned that regional committees, like the Council of
Governments, Air Pollution Control District and others, re-organize in July. Andy
Takata noted that all terms begin with the new fiscal year. He suggested that
because all cities in the County will now have their municipal elections in November
it may be appropriate to propose that committee appointments be changed to the first
of the calendar year.
The City Council agreed to: 1) Re-organize the present Council at the next meeting:
June 27, 1995; 2) direct staff to come back with an appropriate ordinance formalizing
the selection policy for mayor and mayor protem to be done annually in November;
3) direct staff to contact staff of regional committees to propose changing
appointment dates from July to January; 4) direct staff to bring back a resolution
formalizing the Council committee assignments; and 5) direct staff to bring back
ordinances changing the term expiration dates for the Planning Commission and Parks
& Recreation Commission from September to February.
3. APPOINTMENTS TO THE YOUTH TASK FORCE
Staff recommendation: Appoint Council member and provide staff direction
Brady Cherry provided the staff report and recommendation.
Public Comments:
Susan Warren, North County Connection, read the mission statement drafted for the
Youth Task Force and spoke in favor of its establishment. Responding to inquiry from
Councilman Johnson, Ms. Warren noted that this is anticipated to be a coordinated
effort of several non-profit organizations.
---End of Public Testimony---
Councilman Carden volunteered to serve as the Council delegate. By mutual consent
of the Council, Councilman Carden was appointed. In addition, Brady Cherry, Geoff
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English and a member of the Police Department (with preference given to one of the
two School Resource Officers) were appointed as staff representatives.
4. REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL NOMINATIONS TO COUNTY ECONOMIC
VITALITY CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Staff recommendation: Select three nominees
The City Manager provided the staff report and recommendation. Councilman Luna
suggested that the five City Council-appointed members of the Economic Round Table
(ERT) be nominated to apply. Councilman Highland noted that his ERT appointee,
Mike Lucas, already serves as the Chairman of the Economic Vitality Corporation and
explained that he wishes to nominate John Himes.
With consensus, the City Council submitted the names of Bob Franklin, Don Hanauer,
Stan Cherry, James Patterson and John Himes.
5. REQUEST RELEASE OF SOUTH ATASCADERO URBAN SERVICES LINE
EXTENSION AND GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP AMENDMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
Staff recommendation: Provide staff direction
Andy Takata introduced the item. Art Montandon reported that the City Council can
legally choose to release the administrative draft of the Environmental Impact Report
(EIR), but advised that it be made clear that the document is draft only, was written
and forwarded to staff for review, and is subject to change.
Councilman Luna commented that the draft EIR was paid for by the tax-payers and
spoke in favor of releasing it to the public. Councilman Johnson pointed out that it
may be problematic to release draft documents without staff examination and
corrections of blatant errors. Councilman Highland suggested that a cover letter be
attached to the document indicating that it is a draft. Councilman Carden remarked
that it may be a disservice to release inaccurate or incorrect information. He agreed
that a disclaimer should be attached advising readers that the document is first issue
and is technical/advisory in nature.
By mutual consent, the City Council agreed to release the draft EIR. Staff was
directed to stamp each page "draft" and attach a cover memo identifying the
document as an administrative draft.
Public Comments:
Leo Korba asked if the document would be available to review in the Library. Andy
Takata reported that although the public may obtain a copy if they so request, it is not
customary for administrative draft documents to be displayed in the Library.
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6. FINANCE DIRECTOR'S REPORT - APRIL, 1995
Staff recommendation: Review and accept
Brad Whitty summarized the Finance Director's Report and responded to brief
questions regarding the current Transient Occupancy Tax rate (9%) and unrealized
revenues.
Public Comments:
Michael Kovacs, 11489 Mesa Road, asserted that the Finance Director should monitor
changing trends and Atascadero's standing on the list of desirable residential
communities. Councilman Carden noted that the City is tracking the City's standing
and explained that the San Luis Obispo/Atascadero area is still rated #1 .
---End of Public Testimony---
MOTION: By Councilman Carden, seconded by Councilman Johnson to
approve the Finance Director's Report; motion passed 5:0.
D. COMMITTEE REPORTS (The following represent ad hoc or standing
committees. Informative status reports will be given, as felt necessary.):
1. S.L.O. Council of Governments (COG) - Councilman Carden reported on
the meeting of June 7, 1995. He explained that the delegates are
reviewing the composition of various committees, including the Citizens
Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) to determine if costs can be
reduced and activities streamlined. He added that no changes are being
recommended relative to the CTAC. Discussions also ensued regarding
re-formulating staff salary/benefit package and unmet transportation
needs. Councilman Carden mentioned that COG will be formulating a
resolution regarding the temporary Highway 41 bridge at the Salinas
River and requested that this matter come back for Council discussion
and input.
2. County Water Advisory Board - Councilman Luna reported that the board
had met on June 7th to review the County Water Master Plan update
and conformity report.
3. Air Pollution Control District - Councilman Highland reported that the
district had met briefly on June 7th.
4. North County Council - Councilman Highland reported on the May 18th
meeting of the executive committee.
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EXHIBIT "A"
2104 CITY OF ATASCADERO
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CA►ID
June 13, 1995
TO: Mayor Bewley and Council Members
FRCM: City Treasurer, Micki Korba
Five years ago, I became City Treasurer because I believed I had
enough experience and intelligence to perform this t3Pe of community
service.
For the past ttzmee years, I have been warning
the City Council that
we were on a downhill course. This year is just continuing that
downhill financial spiral. I believe steps could have and should
have been taken to turn direction. We. are going further into debt,
have done numerous studies, and Orange CountZr Investment has been
blamed for lack of street repairs, lack of policemen, etc. It has
become convenient but inaccurate to place. the blame for the City's
financial woes on that investment or the Investment Policy. The
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financial well-being of the
City has been eouardized
p ;n and ,.has become a- political
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in the political arena. Th
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Fithout positive leadership the City cannot return to fiscal health.
1 have been slandered, endured tremendous stress and aggravation which
has affected my personal health. I cannot any longer continue to
accept the responsi.bili 7 of this job.
In order to give the Council time to appoint a new Treasurer who will,
hopefully, nave the background needed as well as the time and willing-
ness ta- serve.appropriatelyr, I am soubmi-tting my resignation effective
September 1, 1995• hopefully, I will. be able to share the knowledge
I have acquired over the past five years to make the transition easier
for the City and the new Treasurer.
Sincerely.
Muriel (Micki) Korba
MK; is
6500 PALMA AVENUE ATASC ADERO, CA 93422
City Cuuncil:(805)461.5056 City Treasurer-teas)461-5018 CityClerk:1805)461-5074 City
AttoMev:(SOS)461-5010 .Cita Fax:(8051.461-0606
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