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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet 01/24/1983 _AGENDA - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL • Regular Meeting January 24 , 1983 7:30 p.m. Atascadero Administration Building Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Invocation Roll Call Public Comment City Council Comments A. CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC All matters listed under Item A, Consent Calendar , are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If dis- cussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calen- dar and will be considered separately. Vote may be by roll call. 1. Minutes of the special meeting of January 10 , 1983 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 2. Minutes of the regular meeting of January 10, 1983 (RECOM- MEND APPROVAL) 3. City Treasurer ' s Information - Policy #1 (RECOMMEND ACCEPT- ANCE) 4. Acceptance of Parcel Map AT 820917:2, 9300 El Bordo Avenue, Wedco (Associated Professions) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLAN- NING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION) 5. Acceptance of Lot Line Adjustment LA 820916: 1, 7135 E1 Camino Real, Merrell M. Williams/Milton Meyer & Co. (Courtney and Associates) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOM- MENDATION) 6. Acceptance of Parcel Map AT 811215:1, 4600 Obispo Road, Ted Brimfield (Stewart) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMIS- SION RECOMMENDATION) 7. Acceptance of Parcel Map AT 820630:1, 11765 Santa Lucia Road, Dick Davis (Twin Cities Engineering) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION) AGENDA - ATASCADERO IRTY COUNCIL - JANUARY 24, 083 B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES AND REPORTS 1. Mobilehome rent control - reconsideration discussion 2. Public hearing on appeal of Planning Commission decision to conditionally- approve Tentative Parcel Map AT 820504:1, Donald Saueressig and others; application James Haun (Stewart) behind 7275-7425 Carmelita, to allow division of 8.43 acres into four parcels Request by Don and Norma Brimage for amendment to Zoning Or- dinance 4. Draft Zoning Ordinance, Chapter Three - continue C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Consideration of authorization and funding for full-time dep- uty in City Clerk's office 2. Resolution No. 5-83 denying Rochelle prezoning 3. Appropriation of $500 for Open House activities 4. Report regarding acquisition of lots as requested by Parks and Recreation Advisory Board D. NEW BUSINESS • 1. Consideration of Zoo Committee recommendations 2. Resolution No. 6-83 supporting cities' request for State leg- islation stabilizing finance considerations 3. Appointment to California Coastal Commission E. ATASCADERO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT None F. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION 1. City Council 2. City Attorney 3. City Clerk 4. City Treasurer 5. City Manager i 2 MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL • Special Meeting January 10, 1983 5 : 30 p.m. Atascadero Administration Building The meeting was called to order at 5 : 30 p.m. by Mayor Nelson. PRESENT: Councilmen Mackey, Molina, Stover, Wilkins and Mayor Nelson ABSENT: None Mayor Nelson noted that a Position Clarification Session had been called for the purpose of reviewing the duties of the City Clerk' s Office. Barbara Norris introduced James McLaughlin, Manager-Secretary of California Association of Elected Officials and Clerk for the City of Belmont; and Dorothy Lyman, Clerk for the City of Santa Maria. Mr. McLaughlin and Mrs. Lyman both stated that a clerk should be available to the public for a full day. Mrs. Norris commented on the need for a full-time deputy. After Council comments, Mayor Nelson stated that the matter will be put on the agenda for the January 24 , 1983, Council meeting. • The meeting adjourned at 6 :50 p.m. Recorded by: BARBARA NORRIS, City Clerk By: PATSY A. HESTER Deputy City Clerk • MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL • Regular Meeting January 10, 1983 7 : 30 p.m. Atascadero Administration Building - - -- - The meeting was called to order at 7 : 30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Reverend Dan Blair of the Paso Robles Gospel Chapel gave the invocation. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Mackey, Molina, Stover, Wilkins and Mayor Nelson Absent: None STAFF Present: Murray Warden, City Manager; Allen Grimes, City Attorney; Barbara Norris , City Clerk; Steven Rizzuto, City Treasurer; Patsy Hester, Deputy City Clerk; Ralph Dowell, Finance Director; Mike Hicks, Fire Chief; Larry: Stevens , Planning Director; Richard McHale, Police Chief; Larry McPherson, Public Works Director; and Skip Joannes, Recreation Director. . PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Bruno Adamoli felt that a sign should be' erected between Pismo Beach and San Luis Obispo showing the distance to Atascadero. Mr. Warden stated that he would discuss the matter with Cal Trans. ' 2 . Al Sherman commented on the expense of distance signs and vandalism of the distance signs. He also felt that trees should be allowed to be cut down if they are on private property. He stated that the culvert on Curbaril and Morro Roads should be drained. 3. Harris Hesketh, member of the Police Location and Building Renovation Committee, presented a preliminary report to the Council. He stated that in 6-8 weeks the final report will be completed for the agenda. 4 . Norman Ted Monson felt that the Police Department should be relocated in the Fire Department building. COUNCIL COMMENTS 1. Councilman Mackey was concerned that the Zoo Committee report was not on the agenda. Mr. Warden stated that it is scheduled to be on the next agenda. • MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 10, 1983 • A. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of the regular meeting of December 13, 1982 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 2. Treasurer' s Report, 12-1-82 to 12-31-82 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 3. Finance Director' s Report, 12-1-82 to 12-31-82 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 4 . Enforcement Case E:82-08 (Kirkpatrick) , 8545 El Dorado (CITATION ISSUED; INFORMATION ITEM ONLY) 5. Resolution No. 2-83 accepting offer of dedication for Graves Creek Reservation No. 7 and Park Reservation A from James 0. and Mary Jane Rockstad (RECOMMEND ADOPTION) 6 . Acceptance of Tract Map AT 820224 : 1 , 4401 El Camino Real, Steven E. Jacobsen (Hohenstein) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION) 7. Acceptance of Parcel Map AT 820810 : 1, 7525 Sombrilla, Paul Pellegrini (Twin Cities) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION) • 8 . Tentative Tract Map 830, 7605-7585 Santa Ysabel, Casa Ysabel (San Luis Engineering) to extend the time allowed to complete requirements for an approved tentative map (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION) 9 . Tentative Parcel Map AT 821007 :1, 6990 Valle, Willie Lee (Jack Bray) to allow division of four acres into two parcels and a request for exception to the requirement to connect one of the parcels to the sewer (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMPIENDATION) 10. Resolution No. 1-83 commending Atascadero Greyhounds (RECOM- MEND ADOPTION AND PRESENTATION AT JANUARY 24 , 1983 COUNCIL MEETING) 11. Resolution No. 3-83 accepting portions of San Lucas, Santa Lucia and El Monte Roads into the City Street System (RECOM- 14END ADOPTION) 12 . Resolution No. 4-83 accepting portions of Laurel, Cenegal and Puente Roads into the City Street System (RECOMMEND ADOPTION) -2- . • r NIINUTES ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL —JANUARY 10 , 1983 • 13. Request for transfer of $2 ,000 from Contingency Reserves for costs associated with storm damage (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 14. Transfer of funds for bridge repair on Santa Lucia (RECOM- MEND APPROVAL OF TRANSFER OF $4 ,508. 40) 15. Recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to acquire certain lots (INFORMATION ONLY) Mayor Nelson reviewed all the items on the Consent Calendar. MOTION: Councilman Wilkins moved that the ConsentCalendar be approved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried. B. HEARINGS , APPEARANCES AND REPORTS 1. Appearance of Robert Takata of Takata and Associates and Edcon, Inc. , to present the South Atascadero Park Master Plan Robert Takata, representing Takata and Associates and Edcon, Inc. , presented the South Atascadero Park Master Plan. The park consists of approximately 20 acres and is located at the intersection of Viejo Camino and Halcon Road in Atascadero. The park would provide various recreational activities. Skip Joannes, Recreation Director, commented in favor of the park and the need for more recreational facilities and that the first phase of the park could be complete by this summer. Lon Allen questioned the city' s jurisdiction. Mr. Takata stated that the park is within the sphere of influence. Norman Ted Monson spoke in favor of the park. MOTION: Councilman Mackey moved to accept the South Atascadero Park Master Plan as presented by Mr. Takata. The motion was seconded by Councilman Molina and unanimously carried. 2 . Public hearing on Chapters 6 and 9 of the Final Draft of Title 9 of the Atascadero Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) Mr. Stevens summarized the major aspects and revisions of Chapter 6 . He stated that Chapter 9 had no significant changes. He requested that Chapter 3 be continued to the next Council meeting. -3- lgI=ES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 10, 1983 0 Councilman Mackey inquired about the concept of a farmers market. Mr. Stevens stated that a farmers market is not allowed unless sponsored by a non-profit organization. It was the consensus of the Council to look at standards to allow agricultural products at a farmers market. Councilman Molina requested that standards of allowing the number of swine on property be modified. It was the consensus of the Council that the standards for swine be looked at more critically and to determine if a more stringent standard is necessary. Norman Ted Monson stated that the FFA should be allowed to raise animals and then sell them in a farmers market. Cecil Barrett expressed his satisfaction with the revisions of the domestic animal regulations. Bruno Adamoli was concerned about maintaining animals in a clean manner. Mr. Stevens stated that Chapter 8 allows adequate enforce- ment of this regulation. Doug Lewis asked that the wording on the agenda regarding public hearing and final draft be made clearer. Mr. Stevens stated that the terminology for the last hearing will be different. RECESS 9 : 30 p.m. RECONVENE 9 :40 p.m. MOTION: Councilman Wilkins moved to continue the zoning ordinance hearing on Chapter 3 to the January 24 Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Molina and unanimously carried. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Report from Planning Commission on Prezoning Z810119 :1 (Rochelle) Mr. Stevens stated that the Planning Commission reviewed pertinent General Plan policies and found no reason to alter their denial of the prezoning. In reviewing alternate land uses and the revised plan, it was the consensus of the Planning Commission that suburban single family residential and agriculture were the only acceptable land uses for the site. Dennis Bethel spoke in favor of the revised plan and was willing to consider alternatives if Council felt that the plan was too intense. John Cole, Sherrell Beadle and Marian Brown spoke in opposition to the project. -4- MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 10, 1983 Willie Tilley, Bruno Adamoli, Gary Larson and Norman Ted Monson spoke in favor of approving the project. MOTION: Councilman Mackey moved to support the _ findings of the Planning Commission to deny the Rochelle prezoning request and to adopt findings of the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wilkins and passed on the following roll call vote : AYES : Councilmen Mackey, Stover and Wilkins NOES : Councilman Molina and Mayor Nelson 2. Consideration of moving Recreation Department to Ranger' s house Skip Joannes recommended that the Recreation Department office be moved to the Ranger House at the Atascadero Lake Park. He presented a list of pros and cons of such a move. Norman Ted Monson spoke in favor of moving the office to the Ranger House. MOTION: Councilman Wilkins moved that the Recreation Department remain in the Administration Building and to set the matter aside. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried. 3. Information regarding appointment dates of Board of Appeals Mr. Warden stated that information was requested regarding the termination dates for members of the Board of Appeals. He noted that the ordinance establishing the Appeals Board has a sunset clause which automatically terminates the Board as of December 10, 1984. He stated that at the end of the three-year period Council may adjust terms at the time of passage of the new ordinance. No action was taken. 4 . Open House - Mayor Nelson Mayor Nelson confirmed the date for the open house to be January 31, 1983 , 3 :00-8 : 00 p.m. Tours will be conducted between 5 : 00-7 : 00 p.m. Refreshments will be served in the Rotunda Room. 5. City Manager and City Attorney evaluations - Mayor Nelson Council set a tentative evaluation date for Saturday, January 29 , 1983, 9 :00-11 :00 a.m. , to adopt standards . The date will be finalized at the next Council meeting. -5- • 0 14=UTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 10, 1983 6 . Council confirmation of appointment of ad-hoc committee members MOTION: Councilman Molina moved to approve the members of the ad hoc committees. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried. 7. Consideration of appointing Volunteer Coordinating Committee - Mayor Nelson Council agreed to bring the matter back to Council on February 28. D. NEW BUSINESS 1. Off-shore drilling, Lease Sale 73 - Councilman Mackey Larry Stevens, Planning Director, presented a report on legislative activity regarding offshore oil drilling. No action was taken. E. ATASCADERO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT Nothing F. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION 1. City Council a. Mayor Nelson thanked Bob Sonne and John Edens for the Christmas tree lights. Councilman Mackey stated that $50. 00 was donated. b. Mayor Nelson stated that the zoo report will be on the next Council agenda. C. Mayor Nelson stated that the City Clerk will be discussed at the next Council meeting. 2 . City Attorney Nothing 3. City Clerk Nothing 4 . City Treasurer Nothing -6- MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 10, 1983 5. City Manager a. Mr. Warden stated the Special Olympic Committee requested that Dial-A-Ride provide their services for the handi- capped to the area meet at the high school. Council agreed to appropriate the funds of approximately $49 . Mr. Warden stated that he will prepare an implementation document and bring it back to Council. b. Mr. Warden stated that the quarterly meeting of the League of California Cities will be held on Friday, January 21, 4 : 00 p.m. , at the Golden Tee in Morro 'Bay. He asked that those interested in attending contact him by the end of the week. C. Mr. Warden announced a meeting of employees relations on January 26-27 in San Jose. d. Mr. Warden stated that a conference on energy strategies for local government will be held at the Mariott Hotel in Los Angeles on February 2-4 . e. Mr. Warden stated that the City is unable to collect expenses caused by the fire on Balboa. f. Mr. Warden stated that the cities of Grover City, Rosemead, and Banning introduced resolutions to the League of Cali- fornia Cities and their representatives of an endorsement to the state fiscal problems in relation to cities. Council agreed to have a proposed resolution prepared. The meeting adjourned at 11 :05 p.m. Recorded by: BARBARA NORRIS , City Clerk By: PATSY A. HESTER Deputy City Clerk I -7 MEMORANDUM January 7, 1963 T to: Atascadero City Council Fr : Steven M. Rizzuto, Atascader•o City treasurer Re: City Council Consensus on investment of Inactive City Reserves in Ordinance No. 49, the City treasurer is responsible for the placement of inactive city mone`ary reserves as provided in the State o- California Government Code . Coordination be tlk:e•:n the Treasurer and the Director of Finance is required to insure that the reseoves are available when needed by the City. In addition , the Treasurer- is tG insure +hat the inactive reserves earn the greatest return : interest) then available with due consideration to the safety of thr- investment . In carr,:-/in- fort,Jard tuith the responsibilities of this office , I became aware that the C i t of A t a s c a d e r o +.:as :=a i t h o u t a [,,r i t ten "qu i de i i n e" to be fol 1 o.Ued i n Dl acing reserve deposits with financial institutions. 1 fae1 that it is in the • best interest of the public to make known the guidelines currently being used by the 'Ire a=urer in the pl -cement Gf inactive City monetary re—rves. Further , to insure that the City Council is understanding of and c;arc ortable with these gu i de, i nes, 1 present there to Counc i 1 toda.>' -a5 an i niormat ion i tem. 1 w i 1 i be available to answer any questions which you might have in advance of your meet i n4 and I wi i l be present when this item appears on the agenda. -1 refer you noxi to Policy No. 1 , Treasurer's Department , City of Ntascadero. • CITY OF ATASCADERO TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT • POLICY NUMBER 1 } GUIDELINES FOR THE DEPOSIT OF INACTIVE MONETARY RESERVES The following guidelines shall be observed when placing inactive City monetary reserves: 1) Prospective depositories shall be institutions insured by the Federal Deoosit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) , or the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation (FSLIC) 1GC Sec . 41002, 53530] . Deposits may also be held by the Local Agency Investment Fund CLAIF) . ?) The deposit of inactive city reserves shall be awarded on a bid criteria. A "succe_sfui bid" shall be defined as the highest interest rate quoted by local depositories on a given day, as solicited by the Treasurer or his. desicinated representative , on which full insurance is offered CGC Sec . 53637, 53641 , 53643, 53551 ] . 3) First *preference in placing inactive reserves. will be depositories with offices within the City of Atascadero. When a -+ pos:itory relationship may exceed FDIC and FSLIC insured limits, the • additional fc,ilowing guidelines shall becouie effective: 4) A deDository shall maintain or exceed a net t.4orth , in regard to sdvinas and loan associations, or a value of cash plus paid-up debentures, in regard to bank.., Of 60 ,000,000 -00 (sixty million dollars) [GC Sec . 536381 . 5) 11eposit relationships in excess of the insured amounts shall be secured by collateral consisting 'oi united state_. Government Securities to the full value required b% Government Code [GC Sec. 53651 , 53652, 536531 . 6) Depositories shall provide audited information sufficient to determine the depos'itor's net worth or value . This informatioh shall include current audited financial statement(s) and a Contract for Deposit of Monies Cor acceptable substitutes reflecting this. information IGC Sec . 53549I . 7) The Federal Home Loan Bank, or its designated representative , shall act a Deoositary . Anent and shall be accountable for all coilateraiized deposits of this. City. Depositories shall supply a copy of their agreement specifying their agent under the Code, and the Agent's agreement acknowiec[Qing this relationship J -. J 8) in the event that a "qual i f i ed bi d" does not ex i st , the Treasurer wit 1 act in the best public interest and to the public advantage in placino the deposit of inactive reserves. - • i M E M O R A N D U M • TO: CITY COUNCIL January. 18, 1983 FROM: PLANNING DIRECTOR SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF PARCEL MAP AT 820917: 2 (AT 82-165) LOCATION: 9300 El Bordo Avenue (Ptn. Lot 1, Block 7, Eaglet #2) APPLICANT: Wedco (Associated Professions) On November 11, 1982 the City Council -approved tentative Parcel Map AT 820917:2, merging four parcels into one and resubdividing into two parcels, subject to certain conditions and in concurrence with the recommendation of the Planning Commission. The zoning is R-4-B-2-D (506) and the General Plan designation is High Density Multiple Family Residential. Staff review has determined that all conditions of approval have been met. On January 17, 1983, the Planning Commission reviewed the matter on its Consent Calendar and recommended acceptance of the Final Map. LAWRENCE STEVENS Y . 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Williams/Milton Meyer & Co. (Courtney and Associates) On November 22, 1982 the City Council approved Lot Line Adjustment LA 820916:1, adjusting an existing lot line to accommodate future expan- sion needs of the existing Williams Brothers Market, subject to cer- tain conditions and in concurrence with the recommendation of the Planning Commission. • The zoning is C-1-C-D (522) and the General Plan designation is Retail Commercial. Staff review has determined that all conditions of ap- proval have been met. On January 17, 1983 , the Planning Commission reviewed the matter on its Consent Calendar and recommended accep- tance of the Final Map. 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M E M O R A N D U M TO: CITY COUNCIL January 18, 1983 FROM: PLANNING DIRECTOR SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF PARCEL MAP AT 811215:1 (AT 81-254) LOCATION: 4600 Obispo Road (Lot 34, Block 49) APPLICANT: Ted Brimfield (Stewart) On April 12, 1982 the City Council approved tentative Parcel Map AT 811215:1, allowing subdivision of 11.39 acres into four parcels with three at 2. 5 acres and one at 3.89 acres, subject to certain condi- tions and in concurrence with the recommendation of the Planning Commission. • The zoning is A-1-2 1/2 and the General Plan designation is Suburban Single Family Residential. Staff review has determined that all con- ditions of approval have been met. On January 17, 1983, the Planning -'Commission reviewed the matter on its Consent Calendar and recommended acceptance of the Final Map. LAWRENCE STEVENS MU L.e RDEN .Planning Director ` Cit Man , r PS • - * RGE,PS CERT/F/G,4 SCALE 1=�a; RECO, .w13 LEO Ti//S�QAY a,--, a ' - / L74a/EG d. 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M E M O R A N D U M • TO: CITY COUNCIL January 18, 1983 FROM: PLANNING DIRECTOR SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF PARCEL MAP AT 820630 :1 (AT 82-129) LOCATION: 11765 Santa Lucia Road (Lot 2, Block 57) APPLICANT: Dick Davis (Twin Cities Engineering) On September 27, 1982 the City Council approved tentative Parcel Map AT 820630:1, dividing 13. 6 acres into two parcels of 6.8 acres each, subject to certain conditions and in concurrence with the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission. The zoning is A-1-B-V-5 and the General Plan designation is Suburban Single Family Residential. Staff review has determined that all con- ditions of approval have been met. On January 17, 1983, the Planning Commission reviewed the matter on its Consent Calendar and recommended acceptance of the Final Map. '.LAWRENCE STEVENS MOWY L. ARDEN :Planning Director Cit f Manager ps • SANTA LUC/A ROAD j Jr_ 0 ?�S ' / a :12 �Sc'�or/bn pugNrE p ?Q7 400 Goal - � GropAic Sc°%in feel (44'00' rp-5729.6' L•400.00'R) .a.4°0004" 9-572-960' Pmo.lov. - o 1S4NT4 mo Njrp'°4836"df/— ~'0 G°o 004" R=5754.00'' L-�0%B.S'iY1.ER2-" • ,t /72.40if/1ER10 L'33257__-!._ N40�17 232.66 /� N P RCEL A I / 0� `6.09acres'gross �� h 6.20 acres gross /.7/ares ref °a 2.76 acres net ;.38.9/ /0'P.G.&L- asmml per 2426/02//72 SAe CK ' 6�, _ ®' 01 \ J110 /00 drmit of l./ • , FC E IV E: A JAN 19 1283 January 19, 1983 c !1Tv CLERK TO: Atascadero City Council FROM: Atascadero Mobilehome Park Rent. Stabilization Committee For your information the following is a report of the events that have transpired between this committee and the owners of the mobile- home parks in Atascadero since the Council meeting on November 28, 1982• HILLTOP MANOR: The committee at Hilltop wrote to their owners requesting a meeting in order to discuss long term leases in their park. He did not agree to meet , but asked for a copy of the type of lease they had in mind. The lease was sent to him. In a second letter the owner agreed to a five year lease based on 100% of the CPI , but with no decrease in the event the CPI declined. He also requested a $300.00 cash deposit from each tenant, as evidence of good faith. When the residents protested this security deposit, he reduced it to $200.00 and said he would deposit this money in an • interest-bearing account for the residents. RANCHO DLL BORDO: In accordance with instructions From the City Council a committee representing the residents met with owners Ray Bunnell and Rex Hendricks on November 29th. The committee had previously sent the owners a copy of a sample lease for their informa- tion. The owners brought with them leases from Laguna Lake Mobilehome Park and a park in Santa Maria. They said they preferred the lease from Laguna Laked greed and went over it paragraph by paragraph, making whatever changes were necessary for our paeticular situation. Basically we agreed to a five year lease with a yearly increase of 90% of the CPI, leases transferable for both parties, a $10.00 late charge plus 124 per month thereafter, and the lease to be renwed during a one-year renewal period for another five years. They agreed to incorporate these items in a lease they would prepare and offer to us . On January 14 we received the lease and it did not include any of the terms previously agreed to , except the increase of 90% of the CPI . Instead it contained totally unacceptable terms which had F 2 never been discussed between use For example, the base rent figure was left out ; there is no commencement date of the lease ; the date of the proposed rent adjustment would be a full year from now, leaving us open to any amount of increases during that year. Also , we would be asked to pay in addition to 904o of the CPI: 1 . Any increase in property taxes on the park 2. Any increases in water, sewers or trash pick-up. 3. Any capital improvement deemed necessary by the park under 10,000.00. On January 12 the owners distributed forms to each tenant asking if they preferred l yr. leases , 3 yr. leases or 5 yr. leases with prescribed increases , or month to month. Most residents decided not to reply because the issue had already been made abundantly clear to the owners by the committee . VILLA MARGARITA On December 17 the committee representing the residents wrote a letter to their owners - Larry Finnegan and Steve Burdette , requesting a meeting to discuss long term .leases , and sent them a copy of a • sample lease . The residents and park owners met on December 5 , at which time the owners said the sample lease was completely unacceptable and they were not interested in having any long term leases. On January 10 the owners circulated 'a questionnaire asking the residents if they-Wanted a long term lease or not. Most of the residents returned the questionnaires saying they did want the lease . At the moment the park residents are in the process of circulating a petition reiterating to their owners their desire for a long term lease. Because no satisfactory long term leases have been achieved at any of the parks , we request the City Council to declare a moratorium on rents in Atascadero mobile home parks until mutually satisfactory leases are agreed upon. This will protect us from further increases until the one prescribed by the lease , and serve as an incentive to reach our goal. M E M O R A N D U M TO: CITY MANAGER d+ January 19, 1983 FROM: PLANNING DIRECTOR SUBJECT: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP AT 820504:1 - Appeal of Planning Commission Decision to Conditionally Approve APPELLANT: Donald Saueressig and others APPLICANT: James Haun (Stewart) LOCATION: Behind 7275-7425 Carmelita (Ptn. Lots 5,6,7, and 8 of Block UB and Ptn. of Atascadero Creek Reservation No. 6) REQUEST: To allow division of 8.43 acres into four parcels of 3.44 , 1.92, 1. 57 and 1. 50 acres. On December 6, 1982 the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing • on the subject matter and, on a 4-3 vote with Commissioners Summers and Wentzel and Chairman Moore dissenting, authorized a Conditional Negative Declaration and approved a land division for three lots (fi- nal lot sizes and design to be approved by the Planning Department) subject to Conditions 1-23 as set forth in the attached Staff Report dated December 6, 1982. It should be noted that the attached report was rewritten into a final form to incorporate all conditions from several previous memoranda. Those memoranda (dated November 1, 1982, November 15, 1982, and December 6, 1982) are also attached since they provide discussion pertinent to a number of the conditions. This matter was heard by the Planning Commission on four occasions (October 18, November 1, November 15, and December 6) and numerous issues were discussed during the course of these hearings. A number of revisions were made to conditions included in the original Staff Report. Planning Commission discussion focused on the following issues: abandonment of offer of dedication along northerly edge of Lot 6 (A separate application to abandon the offer was deemed un- necessary after review with the City Attorney. ) - dedication of Creek Reservation for recreation use (Condition 13 was modified to allow dedication of an area less than the entire Creek Reservation. It also allows for granting an easement • rather than granting fee dedication. ) Tentative Parcel MAT 820504: 1 (Hann) - building setbacks from Creek bank (A General Plan Amendment was initiated to eliminate the specific 50 foot standard but the • majority deemed it appropriate to approve the parcel map while the amendment was pending. ) - lot size and design (Condition 23 revising the number of lots from four to three was added due to site conditions, limited buildable area and other factors. Final lot sizes and lot de- sign are to be approved by the Planning Department. ) Other concerns discussed by the Planning Commission included probable need for a sewer pump, adequacy of driveway improvements, effect of 100 year flood plain and floodway on site development, need for en- gineered foundation proximate to creek banks, possible limitation on animals due to site topography, and possible delineation of building setbacks on parcel map. Jim Haun (applicant) , Dan Stewart (applicant' s engineer) , and Robert Jones (applicant' s attorney) , appeared on behalf of the applicant and generally indicated concurrence with the Planning Commission decision. During the course of the hearings, objections were raised to several conditions and alternatives discussed in the various memoranda. Main areas of objection included: - dedication of the entire Creek Reservation - limitation of development in or near the Creek Reservation • - need to delineate setbacks on parcel map applicability of General Plan setback standards to parcel map - alternatives which would delay processing of or deny the application Numerous persons appeared at the four hearings providing testimony in favor of and in opposition fo the application. Several appeared at more than one hearing. The Planning Commission minutes for each of the four meetings are attached and present a summary of those comments. The decision of the Planning Commission was appealed by a group of neighbors on December 17 . The appeal letter is attached. 6i� LAWRENCE STEVENS MORRAY L.1-0-WARDEN Planning Director Cit Ma ager • 2 Dec. 14, 1982 TO: City of Atascadero City Council & Planning Department. REFERENCE: Planning Commission approval of Tentative Parcel Map AT 820504:1 to allow division of 8.43 acres into three parcels, located behind lots 5,6,7, & 8 Block UB to include a portion of Creek Reservation No. 6. Applicant is Jim Haun. SUBJECT: Appeal of Planning Commission Approval. We the undersigned, appeal the above referenced Planning Commission approval for a lot split. Please inform us of the date and time which this matter will come before the City Council for hearing. �. Name Address `Signature )t/4 ,t ' J 4-P7 ,4 e o�'re1f� ��Ie7fJ lv �f A-Ii ._ 7 6 b CG ,4,It:Y.t% 4, 4A) A LekAr-ve E C.� f �-�1,& . l �J Dec. 17, 1982 TO: City of Atascadero City Council & Planning Department 40 REFERENCE: Planning Commission approval of Tentative Parcel Map AT 820504:1 to allow division of 8.43 acres into three parcels, located behind lots 5,6,7 & 8, Block UB, to include a portion of Creek Reservation No. 6. Applicant is Jim Haun. SUBJECT: Appeal of Planning Commission Approval. I wish to appeal the above referenced Planning Commission approval for a lot split for the following reasons: 1— It allows conversion of land dedicated to the County to mitigate an illegal lot split, to be converted back to private ownership. The surrounding residents did not know that this could take place when they purchased their properety. The additional building which will take place will lower properety values. 2. The subdivision is not consistent with the Atascadero General Plan, in that construction would be allowed within Fifty feet of the stream bed. 3. Serious erosion conditions exist on the stream edge near the proposed building sites and setback requirements have not been set. 4. The subdivision will result in increased traffic on Carmelita Ave., and a great increase in an already serious dust problem with the existing dirt road which serves the area. 5. There will be an increased fire hazzard. Current hydrants will not adequately serve the area without increased cost to the city. 6. The proposed easement for public access to the creek will result in increased nuisance to surrounding neighborhoods on both sides of the creek, by people using the creek. 7. Public use of the creek is not feasible without expenditure of city funds for developement. 8. The proposed developement is not in keeping with the existing character of the area, and will destroy the existing greenbelt, which residents believe was legally ensured. Respectfully, DONALD P. SAUERESSI�s'' 7705 Carmelita Atascadero, Ca. p MI E7 €1 C .�. CITY OF ATASCADERO 1918 C 1979 Planning Department December 6, 1982. STAFF REPORT SUBJECT: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP AT 820504:1 LOCATION: Behind 7275-7425 Carmelita (Lots 5,6,7,8, Block UB and portion of Creek Reservation No. 6) APPLICANT: Jim Haun (Stewart) REQUEST: To allow division of 8.43 acres into four parcels of 3.44, 1.92, 1.57 and 1.50 acres. BACKGROUND 1. Existing Zoning: R-1-B-D-1-D (506) and L 2. General Plan: Moderate Density Single Family Residential 3. Environmental Determination: An initial study environmental de- scription form has been completed by the applicant. The Planning Director has prepared a Draft Conditional Negative Declaration indicating the project will not have a significant adverse effect upon the environment if certain mitigation measures are incorpora- ted into the project. 4. Site Conditions: The 8.43 acre site is located adjacent to Atas- cadero Creek and is parallel to Carmelita Avenue between Curbaril and San Andres, and includes portions of Atascadero Creek Reserva- tion No. 6. The site contains mature trees and shrubbery charac- teristic of the creek area. Existing development consists of one house located on proposed Parcel 3. The 1982 Flood Insurance Maps indicate that the entire site is within the 500 year flood plain. Sixty to seventy five percent of each of the lots is in the flood- way which is also the 100 year flood plain. There are indications that the creekbed is being used as an equestrian trail. The easement area proposed for abandonment is generally level except at the edge of the creek. Utilities including sewer are available to the site. 5. Project Background: In 1963 , the original owner (Finch) of Lots 5,6,7, and 8 began deeding the lots off minus a 60 foot wide strip of land at the rear of the lots which follows the Creek Reserva- tion boundary, and a 60 foot wide strip along the northeast edge of Lot 5 from Carmelita Avenue leading to the creek. A potential buyer of Lot 5 made an inquiry to the County regarding the legal- ity of the easement and lot lines. The County determined an illegal situation existed and notified the owner , of his establish- Tentative Parcel MAT 820504:1 (Hann) • ment of lot lines without required maps. The owners subsequently recorded an irrevocable offer of dedication to the County for e roadway purposes for these 60 foot strips in 1966. This action mitigated the situation at the time and the County stopped viola- tion proceedings. In 1978 , the owner (Medley) of Creek Reserva- tion No. 6 and the dedicated 60 foot strips applied to the County for permits to develop in the dedicated area but these permits were denied due to the offer of dedication. The house, on pro- posed Parcel 3, was then constructed in the Creek Reservation portion of the property. 6. Project Description: The applicant proposes to combine Creek Reservation No. 6 with the 60 foot side strips of land behind Lots 5,6,7, and 8 and the 60 foot wide stip along the northeast proper- ty line of Lot 5 and resubdivide said land into four parcels of 3.44 , 1.92, 1. 57 and 1. 50 acres each. This project also requires application to vacate an irrevocable offer of dedication for road purposes to the City for the above mentioned 60 foot wide stips of land. (The road vacation request is a separate Staff Report. ) It is the applicant' s intention to utilize the Creek Reservation areas to fulfill minimum lot size requirements and the 60 foot strips to provide the area for actual building sites. STAFF COMMENTS On June 10, 1982 the Subdivision Review Board met with the applicant and his engineer , Dan Stewart. Also present at the meeting were. Larry Stevens, Planning Director ; Wayne LaPrade, Planning Commission- er; Fred Buss, Associate Planner; Patsy West, Engineering Aide; and Jill Kollman and Kami Griffin, Planning Interns. The principal items of discussion were: 1. General Plan policy on creek reservations 2. Recreational easement/dedication/improvements 3. Possible cul-de-sac, future splits on Lots 5 and 6; improvement participation 4. Access to Parcel 1 and staking 5. 100-year flood levels and buildable sites 6. Sewage pumps for individual lots 7. Fire hydrant requirements 8. Abandonment of easement A primary concern of this project is whether those portions of Lots 5, 6,7, and 8 which were separated and held in separate ownership as an offer of dedication should revert to the lot owners if the offer is vacated or be allowed to continue as a parcel map. The strip of land 2 Tentative Parcel MapW 820504:1 (Haun) 0 offered for dedication has been quit-claimed to the current owner (Haun, previously Medley) , however , the land was never properly split away from Lots 5,6,7, and 8. Another concern is that of Creek Reservation use for recreational purposes. The City' s General Plan indicates a Creek development plan for the future. The City and the Atascadero Unified School District currently own portions of Atascadero Creek Reservations. It is, therefore, appropriate to require sufficient easements to eventually facilitate the Creek Development Plan. The General Plan lists Creek Policy Proposals to be used as criteria and guidelines for specific development and preservation of the creekbed. Building sites are available on each of the proposed lots above the base flood elevation. The area is served by sewer so that septic fields will not be a concern. It is Staff' s intent that there be no further lot splits on this property. FINDINGS 1. The application as presented will not have a significant adverse effect upon the environment and the preparation, of an Environmen- tal Impact Report is not necessary. 2. The application as submitted conforms to the applicable zoning and subdivision regulations and is consistent with the 1980 Atascadero General Plan. RECOMMENDATION Based upon the above Findings, the Planning Department recommends: A. Issuance of a Conditional Negative Declaration as follows: 1. Adequate provisions shall be made for drainage and erosion control and protection in conjunction with site development and road construction. 2. Provision shall be made for adequate access for each proposed parcel. 3. Grading and tree removal shall be minimized during all phases of site and road development; and, B. Approval of Tentative Parcel Map AT 820504 :1 subject to the fol- lowing conditions: i 3 Tentative Parcel Map*T 820504:1 (Haun) 0 1. Provision shall be made for connection of undeveloped parcels to the City sewer system at time of development. Building permit applications shall include plans for individual pump- i ing stations on each site. A Note to these effects shall appear on the Final Map. 2. Water shall be obtained from the Atascadero Mutual Water Com- pany and water lines shall exist at each parcel frontage prior to filing of the Final Map. A letter from the water company indicating they are willing and able to serve the property shall be submitted to the Planning Department prior to recordation of the Final Map. 3. All other available utilities not already in place shall be extended underground to each parcel frontage at the time of building permit. 4. The access easement shall be designated for use as a public utility easement and shall be widened from the 15' proposed as necessary to accommodate all utilities. 5. The existing hydrant on Carmelita northerly of the driveway east shall be upgraded to a standard fire hydrant to the sat- isfaction of the Fire Department prior to recordation of the Final Map. 6. The driveway access shall be improved to at least the follow- ing minimum standards: - an improved width of 12 feet - unobstructed vertical :clearance of fourteen (14) feet These standards shall appear as Notes on the Final Map. 7. All driveways providing access to building sites shall be subject to Planning Department review and approval at the time of building permit application for each parcel. Plan and profile drawings may be required. If average slope ex- ceeds 12%, paved improvement would be required, otherwise, an all-weather surface would be required similarly. In no event will driveways be allowed which exceed 20% in slope. In the event any portion of a driveway is shared, improvement of the shared portion shall be a requirement made in conjunc- tion with the first building permit. Notes to these effects shall appear on the Final Map. 8. Effort shall be made to minimize grading that would be dis- ruptive to the natural topography and removal of existing mature trees. The following shall appear as a Note on the Final Map: i 4 Tentative Parcel Map* 820504:1 (Haun) 0 "No trees shall be removed without compliance with applicable City ordinances. No grading shall commence', without an appro- priate permit and compliance with applicable City ordinances. 9. Roof materials for all structures shall be Class C rating or better and a Note to that effect shall appear on the Final Map. 10 . Drainage swales shall be indicated on the Final Map and a Note shall appear on the Final Map which states: "Any modification of the ground during site development with- in fifty (50) feet of the creek shall be subject to approval by the Planning and Public Works Department'. " 11. Final grading and drainage plans prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer for development on each parcel may be required to be submitted for review and approval by the Planning and Public Works Departments prior to issuance of building per- mits. A Note to this effect shall appear on the Final Map. 12. All pipeline and other easements of record shall be shown on the Final Map. A letter shall be submitted from each utility company indicating the nature and extent of any building re- strictions. A Note so stating such restrictions shall appear on the Final Map. 13. The applicant, in a form acceptable to the City, shall dedi- cate or grant an easement for open space and recreational purposes to the City of Atascadero consisting those portions of Atascadero Creek Reservation No. 6 with the 100 year flood plain, generally excluding the westerly creek bank. The exact boundaries of this area shall be determined in conjunc- tion with processing the Final Map and may be adjusted to in- clude areas outside the 100 year flood plain where access across the creek bed to the westerly creek bank is feasible for a trail or similar recreational use. Said dedication or easement grant shall be made in conjunction with the Final Map. 14. The boundary of Atascadero Creek Reservation No. 6 shall be delineated on the Final Map so that it is distinguishable from remaining portions of the proposed parcels. 15. CONDITION DELETED. 16. The 100-year flood plain and the floodway shall be delineated on the Final Map and a Note shall appear on the Final Map which describes any building restrictions, including those affecting development of the site based on City participation in the Federal Flood Insurance Program. The wording of said Note shall be approved by the Planning and Public Works De- partment. 5 Tentative Parcel MAT 820504:1 (Haun) 0 17. The Final Map shall delineate, as part of this parcel map, the original parent parcels (Lots 5,6,7, and 8) from which the 60 foot strips were divided. The Final Map shall include the signatures of those owners or shall reference recorded quit claims or similar documents in lieu of signatures. 18. A Final Map in compliance with all conditions set forth here- in shall be submitted for review and approval in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act and the City Lot Division ordi- nance prior to recordation. a. Monuments shall be set at all new property corners cre- ated and a Registered Civil Engineer or licensed land surveyor shall submit a letter certifying that the monu- ments have been set prior to recordation of the Final Map. b. A recently updated preliminary title report shall be submitted for review in conjunction with processing of the Final Map. 19. CONDITION DELETED. 20. Approval of this Tentative Parcel Map shall expire two years from the date of final approval unless an extension of time is granted pursuant to a written request prior to the expi- ration date. 21. The following informational Note shall be placed on the Final Map: "In conjunction with site development, engineered foundations and appropriate soils tests may be required to assure ade- quate soil stability and minimum soil erosion affecting structural integrity of any buildings due to stream action along the Creek. " 22. If this Parcel Map, or a Lot Line Adjustment, or a Certifi- cate of Compliance is not recorded within six months, a notice of violation pursuant to Government Code Section 66499.36 shall be recorded with the County Recorder . No per- mits can be issued until this Map Act violation is remedied. " 23. The applicant shall submit a revised parcel map to the Plan- ning Department reducing the number of lots from four to three. The redesign shall combine Parcels 3 and 4 although the southerly line of Parcel 3 may be adjusted closer to the existing residence to more nearly equalize the lot sizes. 6 Tentative Parcel Map& 820504 :1 (Haun) ACTION The Planning Commission should, by motion, direct Staff as deemed appropriate. REPORT PREPARED BY: FRED BU Associate Planner REPORT APPROVED BY: d44� A614. LAWRENCE STEVENS Planning Director PS 7 R7 K I WONLINK, r i.� ♦ fir`' _ j,. � -. • i► '/ Q -- �. MR Roll r►a�, ,, 0 "kis -1 , . G ;Ire ! ) �•rr ,.:,� .4 Q � . r►�.�4,� �r�. . war �. , , .��� ��, _ a • j q� :moos' • � •� i � \ ' IN ,*.*#A �� B-2-D , M �a 2-D o f L r s � c-I--o a c 3-2-D c-i ` C-I-D C-. c-2- -D C- 2- % o �_2-D G-I g �2' '4ry d G,� , •L o Q N � ('J' C lz vCx � �1 o A- L3v-1-D N . \,p1 z �y \� v Q VA A-T 825n4 3 _ 7Z 16 - 74 CAO-M :UI►A J7R PT . LOT5 5,6,7,6 8C-0r-K U8 - 3i -i -04 9 81 tt/t3-041-09 m " Ob 10 m Q � � W �, QUO �rQ. tLymMM o� Utz Ul ! j O i i � rr lI • w ��`� W 1 5 CD 3 O • \ ° < ,Z �c W Q gtiie �tm.srs Y, 00 aC a s M •9SN Q -� A{r►•9SN � Q•i r or M�'"N �"� �^ � �.` .tax• � ; (� 3 _.. ! 3 3 r !a K b 1. J // qF i I h m •� gory j h r 5 y dr \ 1 `p' a a TIC �ti \ M E M O R A N D U M TO: PLANNING COMMISSION November 1, 1982 FROM: PLANNING DIRECTOR SUBJECT: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP AT 820504:1 LOCATION: Behind 7275-7425 Carmelita (Lots 5,6,7,8, Block UB and portion of Creek Reservation No. 6) APPLICANT: Jim Haun (Stewart) REQUEST: To allow division of 8 .43 acres into four parcels of 3.44, 1.92, 1. 57 , and 1. 50 acres. This matter was considered by the Planning Commission on October 18 , but was continued because of its association with the road abandonment request. In addition, there are several issues raised at the hearing on which further comment is appropriate. Litigation Title Report (Condition 18b) - This was necessary to pro- tect the City' s interest in abandoning the offer ofdedication toas- sure that the land was being abandoned to the proper parties. Since the abandonment is no longer needed, a recent preliminary title report would be adequate. Fire hydrant (Condition 5) - At the prior hearing it was noted that the existing hydrant approximately 100 '-200' northerly of the proposed . driveway easement could be upgraded rather than requiring a new hy- drant. This does not quite satisfy the 800' distance that has been used as a guideline as the front of Parcel 4 is 950 '-1050 ' from the hydrant, but the cost of relocating the hydrant for the additional 100' -200 ' seems to outweigh the benefit. In addition, there has been an effort to not place hydrants on private property (i.e. somewhere along the easement) . Creek Reservation dedication (Conditions 13,14 ,15) - The applicants seem to prefer dedicating or granting an easement consisting of less than the Creek Reservation possibly using the 100 year floodway as the westerly limit of the dedication. This would also allow more building area on the proposed parcel. Pertinent general plan policies state: "Scenic and open space easements, parkland and open space dedica- tions shall be obtained through the subdivision and development process including, but not limited to: creek reservation, wooded areas, flood plains, scenic and historic sites and other suitable sites. " (Open Space Principles #4 - p. 75) • • Tentative Parcel Map AT 820504:1 (Haun) "Creek reserves shall be retained for park and recreational use. " (Preservation Policy Proposals - p. 76) "l. . . . . .negotiation of easement rights shall be considered in order to develop the whole area (Atascadero Creek) as recreational land. . . . " (Creek Policy Proposal #1 - p. 83) It is necessary to determine whether the entire Creek Reservation is needed to accomplish the intent of the General Plan. If a lesser amount is considered adequate, then certain of the recommended condi- tions need to be modified. Setbacks - the applicant has indicated an interest in having building setbacks delineated on the Map, but this seems inappropriate because those standards could change (increase or decrease) over the time be- tween establishing the lots and developing them. Each lot has been reviewed to assure adequacy of building area and no problem exists in this regard unless Creek Policy Proposal #2 (p. 83) is implemented. If the Commission desires to require this 50 foot setback from the creek bank, it will be necessary to continue the matter to allow for a determination of the location of the creek bank and an evaluation of the effect of each proposed lot of setting back the 50 feet. There was also some discussion of the erosion hazard along the creek and its effect on construction of residences nearby. It is appropriate to include an informational note on the possible need for engineered foundations and soils reports for future construction. Road Abandonment - Since the road abandonment is no longer needed and the offers of dedication are deemed invalid, the applicant should be made aware of the necessity of pursuing this parcel map (or a similar application) to remedy the subdivision violations in ,a timely manner . Animals - A request was made to place a condition on the map limiting the number of animals since most of the acreage is in the Creek. A parcel map does not seem to be the proper way to accomplish this. Traffic and Driveway Improvements - It seems obvious that the traffic impacts associated with three new lots are minimal. While there may be dust associated with the use of the driveway easement, our standard which is based on slope has been used repeatedly for several years and calls for all-weather improvement. RECOMMENDATION The Planning Department recommends approval as set forth in the October 18 Staff Report with the following revisions: Modify Condition #5 to read: "The existing hydrant on Carmelita northerly of the driveway east shall be upgraded to a standard fire hydrant to the satis- faction of the Fire Department prior to recordation of the Final Map. " 2 Tentative Parcel Map AT 820504:1 (Haun) - Modify Condition #18 (b) to read: "A recently updated preliminary title report shall be submitted for review in conjunction with processing of the Final Map. - Add Condition #21 to read: "The following informational Note shall be placed on the Final Map: ' In conjunction with site development, engineered foundations and appropriate soils tests may be required to assure adequate soil stability and minimum soil erosion affecting structural integrity of any buildings due to streamaction along the Creek. " - Delete Condition #19 - Add Condition #22 to read: "If this Parcel Map, or a Lot Line Adjustment or Certificate of Compliance, is not recorded within six months, a notice of vio- lation pursuant to Government Code Section 66499.36 shall be recorded with the County Recorder . No permits can be issued until this Map Act violation is remedied. " i LAWRENCE STEVENS Planning Director ps a 3 M E M O R A N D U M TO: PLANNING COMMISSION November 15, 1982 FROM: PLANNING DIRECTOR SUBJECT: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP AT 820504: 1 LOCATION: Behind 7275-7425 Carmelita (Lots 5,6,7,8 , Block UB and ptn of Creek Reservation No. 6) APPLICANT: Jim Haun (Stewart) REQUEST: To allow division of 8 .43 acres into four parcels of 3. 44 , 1.92, 1. 57 , and 1.50 acres. This matter was continued from the November 1 meeting to allow for additional review concerning the recreational use of the Creek and concerning the 50 foot setback from the creek bank contained in the General Plan. Staff conducted a detailed investigation of the creek portion of the property. It is pretty evident that there is a clearly defined creek bank (which approximately follows the Creek Reservation boundary on the westerly bank) from which the 50 foot setback should be measured; and, if that General Plan standard is applied to this parcel map, then there would be no building sites left on the subject property. Find- ings have been prepared for consideration based on that eventuality. If the Commission feels that the setback is inappropriate, it is prob- ably possible to add it to the upcoming General Plan Amendment cycle and table this application. During the site investigation, concern was also given to the feasi- bility of recreational use along the westerly side of the Creek. The westerly bank is extremely steep and does not appear to offer any reasonable access opportunity for future trails or similar improve- ments. It appears that any such improvements will occur on the east- erly side of the Creek Reservation except for the northerly end of the subject property, where a cross-over to the west bank appears feas- ible. Of course, the bed of the Creek can be used during dry weather periods. In order to resolve this matter there are several options available to the Planning Commission. These include: Tentative Parcel Map�T 820504• H • .l ( aun) OPTION #1 - APPROVE PARCEL MAP GENERALLY AS REQUESTED. This can be accomplished by adopting the Findings and Conditions in the October 18 Staff Report as revised in the November 1 memo. If less than the Creek Reservation is to be dedicated, then minor modification to Conditions 13, 14 , and 15 would be necessary. Obviously, other conditions could be added or deleted as deemed appropriate. OPTION #2 - APPROVE PARCEL MAP WITH LESSER NUMBER OF LOTS. This would be the same as Option #1 except for the addition of a condition requiring a reduction in lots to two or three. The Staff could review the redesign without bringing the matter back to the Commission. OPTION #3 - DENY PARCEL MAP. This can be accomplished by adopting the following Findings. The Commission should be aware that denial of the application will not allow the City to obtain use of the Creek Reservation for the pub- lic through easement or dedication. Findings: 1. The tentative parcel is not consistent with the 1980 Atasca dero General Plan which requires 50 foot building setbacks from the banks of creeks (Creek Policy Proposal #2) and which would, when applied to the subject property, leave no buildable sites. 2. The subject property is not physically suitable for the pro- posed number of lots since the majority of the property is , not developable due to its location within Atascadero Creek. OPTION #4 - TABLETHE PARCEL MAF. This would allow the Commission to consider amending the General Plan relative to various Creek policy proposals, particularly the 50 foot setbacks, before making a decision on the application. The elimination of these conflicts could then allow for approval, assuming that other concerns (see Findings #2 of Option #3) were adequately resolved. RECOMMENDATION The Planning Department recommends as follows: - Table Tentative Parcel Map AT 820504: 1 pending reconsideration of General Plan policies affecting development adjacent to 2 Tentative Parcel MapRT 820504 : 1 (Hann) Creeks. Initiate a General Plan Amendment for consideration with the Cycle 1 - 1983 amendments (hearings will probably begin in December) . Request applicant to meet with the Planning Department to review revision to the request reducing the number of lots to three and to meet with the Planning Department to delineate an area less than the Creek Reservation for dedication. W/J" LAWRENCE STEVENS Planning Director Ps 3 M E M O R A N D U M TO: PLANNING COMMISSION December 6, 1982 FROM: PLANNING DIRECTOR SUBJECT: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP AT 820504:1 LOCATION: Behind 7275-7425 Carmelita (Pans. Lots 5,6,7,8 of Block UB and ptn. Creek Reservation No. 6) REQUEST: To allow division of 8.43 acres into four parcels of 3.44, 1. 92, 1. 57 and 1. 50 acres. This matter was continued from the November 15 meeting after failure to garner a majority vote to either conditionally approve the map or table it pending a General Plan review. The options and Staff recom- mendation described in the November 15 memo remain unchanged. Several of the options would require modification of the aproval con- ditions listed in the October 18 Staff Report. Possible revisions to accomplish those options follow. A. Dedication of a Land Area Less Than the Creek Reservation "13. The applicant, in a form acceptable to the City, shall dedi- cate or grant an easement for open space and recreational purposes to the City of Atascadero consisting of those por- tions of Atascadero Creek Reservation No. 6 with the 100 year flood plain, generally excluding the westerly creek bank. The exact boundaries of this area shall be determined in conjunction with processing the Final Map and may be ad- justed to include areas outside the 100 year flood plain where access across the creek bed to the westerly creek bank is feasible for a trail or similar recreational use. Said dedication or easement grant shall be made in conjunction with the Final Map. " 14. wording to be unchanged 15. condition to be deleted Tentative Parcel Ma 820504:1 (Haan) • B. Reduction in Number of Lots "23. The applicant shall submit a revised parcel map to the Planning Department reducing the number of lots from four to three. The redesign shall combine Parcels 3 and 4 al- though the southerly line of Parcel 3 may be adjusted closer to the existing residence to more nearly equalize the lot sizes. " (NOTE: references in Conditions #1 and #4 to specific parcel numbers would also need to be changed. ) LAWRENCE STEVENS Planning Director Ps 2 rarirr� r r n�� CITY OF ATASCADERO 191�eg G r.n Gi 1979 / Planning Department October 18, 1982 STAFF REPORT SUBJECT: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP AT 820504:1 LOCATION: Behind 7275-7425 Carmelita (Lots 5,6,7 ,8 , Block UB and portion of Creek Reservation No. 6) APPLICANT: Jim Haun (Stewart) REQUEST: To allow division of 8 .43 acres into four parcels of 3.44 , 1.92, 1. 57 and 1. 50 acres. BACKGROUND 1. Existing Zoning: R-1-B-D-1-D (506) and L 2. General Plan: Moderate Density Single Family Residential 3. Environmental Determination: An initial study environmental de- scription form has been completed by the applicant. The Planning Director has prepared a Draft Conditional Negative Declaration indicating the project will not have a significant adverse effect upon the environment if certain mitigation measures are incorpora- ted into the project. " 4. Site Conditions: The 8. 43 acre site is located adjacent to Atas- cadero Creek and is parallel to Carmelita Avenue between Curbaril and San Andres, and includes portions of Atascadero Creek Reserva- tion No. 6 . The site contains mature trees and shrubbery charac- teristic of the creek area. Existing development consists of one house located on proposed Parcel 3. The 1982 Flood Insurance Maps indicate that the entire site is within the 500 year flood plain. Sixty to seventy five percent of each of the lots is in the flood- way which is also the 100 year flood plain. There are indications that the creekbed is being used as an equestrian trail. The easement area proposed for abandonment is generally level except at the edge of the creek. Utilities including sewer are available to the site. 5. Project Background: In 1963, the original owner (Finch) of Lots 5,6,7 , and 8 began deeding the lots off minus a 60 foot wide strip of land at the rear of the lots which follows the Creek Reserva- tion boundary, and a 60 foot wide strip along the northeast edge of Lot 5 from Carmelita Avenue leading to the creek. A potential buyer of Lot 5 made an inquiry to the County regarding the legal- ity of the easement and lot lines. The County determined an illegal situation existed and notified the owner of his establish- Tentative Parcel MAT 820504: 1 (Haun) ment of lot lines without required maps. The owners subsequently recorded an irrevocable offer of dedication to the County for roadway purposes for these 60 foot strips in 1966. This action mitigated the situation at the time and the County stopped viola- tion proceedings. In 1978 , the owner (Medley) of Creek Reserva- tion No. 6 and the dedicated 60 foot strips applied to the County for permits to develop in the dedicated area but these permits were denied due to the offer of dedication. The house, on pro- posed Parcel 3 , was then constructed in the Creek Reservation portion of the property. 6. Project Description: The applicant proposes to combine Creek Reservation No. 6 with the 60 foot side strips of land behind Lots 5,6,7 , and 8 and the 60 foot wide stip along the northeast proper- ty line of Lot 5 and resubdivide said land into four parcels of 3. 44 , 1.92, 1. 57 and 1. 50 acres each. This project also requires application to vacate an irrevocable offer of dedication for road purposes to the City for the above mentioned 60 foot wide stips of land. (The road vacation request is a separate Staff Report. ) It is the applicant' s intention to utilize the Creek Reservation areas to fulfill minimum lot size requirements and the 60 foot strips to provide the area for actual building sites. STAFF COMMENTS On June 10 , 1982 the Subdivision Review Board met with the applicant and his engineer, Dan Stewart. Also present at the meeting were: Larry Stevens, Planning Director; Wayne LaPrade, Planning Commission- er; Fred Buss, Associate Planner; Patsy West, Engineering Aide; and Jill Kollman and Kami Griffin, Planning Interns. The principal items of discussion were: 1. General Plan policy on creek reservations 2. Recreational easement/dedication/improvements 3. Possible cul-de-sac, future splits on Lots 5 and 6; improvement participation 4. Access to Parcel 1 and staking 5. 100-year flood levels and buildable sites 6. Sewage pumps for individual lots 7 . Fire hydrant requirements 8. Abandonment of easement A primary concern of this project is whether those portions of Lots 5 , 6 ,7, and 8 which were separated and held in separate ownership as an offer of dedication should revert to the lot owners if the offer is vacated or be allowed to continue as a parcel map. The strip of land 2 Tentative Parcel Mapa 820504:1 (Haun) 0 offered for dedication has been quit-claimed to the current owner • (Haun, previously Medley) , however, the land was never properly split away from Lots 5,6,7 , and 8. Another concern is that of Creek Reservation use for recreational purposes. The City' s General Plan indicates a Creek development plan for the future. The City and the Atascadero Unified School District currently own portions of Atascadero Creek Reservations. It is, therefore, appropriate to require sufficient easements to eventually facilitate the Creek Development Plan. The General Plan lists Creek Policy Proposals to be used as criteria and guidelines for specific development and preservation of the creekbed. Building sites are available on each of the ,proposedlots above the base flood elevation. The area is served by sewer so that septic fields will not be a concern. It is Staff' s intent that there be no further lot splits on this property. FINDINGS 1. The application as presented will not have a significant adverse effect upon the environment and the preparation of an Environmen- tal Impact Report is not necessary. 2. The application as submitted conforms to the applicable zoning and subdivision regulations and is consistent with the 1980 Atascadero General Plan. RECOMMENDATION Based upon the above Findings, the Planning Department recommends: A. Issuance of a Conditional Negative Declaration as follows: 1. Adequate provisions shall be made for drainage and erosion control and protection in conjunction with site development and road construction. 2. Provision shall be made for adequate access for each proposed parcel. 3. Grading and tree removal shall be minimized during all phases of site and road development; and, B. Approval of Tentative Parcel Map AT 820504: 1 subject to the fol- lowing conditions: i 3 Tentative Parcel MAT 820504:1 (Haun) 1. Provision shall be made for connection of Parcels 1,2 and 4 to the City sewer system at time of development. Building permit applications shall include plans for individual pump- ing stations on each site. A Note to these effects shall appear on the Final Map. 2. Water shall be obtained from the Atascadero Mutual Water Com- pany and water lines shall exist at each parcel frontage prior to filing of the Final Map. A letter from the water company indicating they are willing and able to serve the property shall be submitted to the Planning Department prior to recordation of the Final Map. 3. All other available utilities not already in place shall be extended underground to each parcel frontage at the time of building permit. 4. The access easement shall be designated for use as a public utility easement and shall be widened from the 15' proposed as necessary to accommodate all utilities for Parcels 1, 3, and 4. 5. One fire hydrant of a type and size specified by the City Fire Department shall be installed by the applicant on Car- melita Avenue near the access easement. Exact location and manner of placement shall be subject to the approval of the Fire Department prior to the recordation of the Final Map. 6. The driveway access shall be improved to at least the follow- ing minimum standards: - an improved width of 12 feet unobstructed vertical clearance of fourteen (14) feet These standards shall appear as Notes on the Final Map. 7. All driveways providing access to building sites shall be subject to Planning Department review and approval at the time of building permit application for each parcel. Plan and profile drawings may be required. If average slope ex- ceeds 12%, paved improvement would be required, otherwise, an all-weather surface would be required similarly. In no event will driveways be allowed which exceed 20% in slope. In the event any portion of a driveway is shared, improvement of the shared portion shall be a requirement made in conjunc- tion with the first building permit. Notes to these effects shall appear on the Final Map. 8. Effort shall be made to minimize grading that would be dis- ruptive to the natural topography and removal of existing mature trees. The following shall appear as a Note on the Final Map: 4 Tentative Parcel Map- 820504:1 (Hann) • "No trees shall be removed without compliance with applicable City ordinances. No grading shall commence without an appro- priate permit and compliance with applicable City ordinances. 9. Roof materials for all structures shall be Class C rating or better and a Note to that effect shall appear on the Final Map. 10 . Drainage swales shall be indicated on the Final Map and a Note shall appear on the Final Map which states: "Any modification of the ground during site development with- in fifty (50) feet of the creek shall be subject to approval by the Planning and Public Works Department." 11. Final grading and drainage plans prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer for development on each parcel may be required to be submitted for review and approval by the Planning and Public Works Departments prior to issuance of building per- mits. A Note to this effect shall appear on the Final Map. 12. All pipeline and other easements of record shall be shown on the Final Map. A letter shall be submitted from each utility company indicating the nature and extent of any building re- strictions. A Note so stating such restrictions shall appear on the Final Map. 13. The applicant, in a form acceptable to the City, shall dedi- cate or grant an easement for open space and recreational purposes to the City of Atascadero consisting of all portions of Atascadero Creek Reservation No. 6 shown on the map. Said dedication or easement grant shall be made in conjunction with the Final Map and may be adjusted as deemed necessary to accommodate the existing residence. 14. The boundary of Atascadero Creek Reservation No. 6 shall be delineated on the Final Map so that it is distinguishable from remaining portions of the proposed parcels. 15 . No residential development except for the existing residence shall be allowed within the Creek Reservation portion of the proposed parcels and a Note to that effect shall appear on the Final Map. 16. The 100-year flood plain and the floodway shall be delineated on the Final Map and a Note shall appear on the Final Map which describes any building restrictions, including those affecting development of the site based on City participation in the Federal Flood Insurance Program. The wording of said Note shall be approved by the Planning and Public Works De- partment. 5 Tentative Parcel Ma^T 820504 :1 (Haun) 17 . The Final Map shall delineate, as part of this parcel map, the original parent parcels (Lots 5,6,7, and 8) from which the 60 foot strips were divided. The Final Map shall include the signatures of those owners or shall reference recorded quit claims or similar documents in lieu of signatures. 18. A Final Map in compliance with all conditions set forth here- in shall be submitted for review and approval in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act and the City Lot Division ordi- nance prior to recordation. a. Monuments shall be set at all new property corners cre- ated and a Registered Civil Engineer or licensed land surveyor shall submit a letter certifying that the monu- ments have been set prior to recordation of the Final Map. b. A Litigation Title Report shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to recordation of the Final Map. Said Litigation Title Report shall demon- strate to the City that the 60 foot wide strip of land along the rear of Lots 5,6,7 , and 8 along the Creek Reservation and the 60 foot wide strip between Lots 5 and 6 have been vacated to the proper recipients. 19 . Approval of Tentative Parcel Map AT 820504: 1 shall become null and void if Road Abandonment A820504: 1 is denied. 20. Approval of this Tentative Parcel Map shall expire two years from the date of final approval unless an extension of time is granted pursuant to a written request prior to the expi- ration date. ACTION The Planning Commission should, by motion, direct Staff as deemed appropriate. REPORT PREPARED BY: ✓�✓� �L' v ED BUSS Associate Planner REPORT APPROVED BY: LAWRENCE STEVENS Planning Director 6 Minutes -. Regular McOing - Planning Commission* 10/18/82 B. PUBLIC HEARINGS (It was noted that Items #B-1 and #B-2 would be considered simultaneously. ) 1. Public hearing on Road Abandonment A820504:1 to vacate an irrevocable offer of dedication for road purposes on portions of Lots 5 ,6,7 , and 8 of Block UB at 7275 to 7425 Carmelita Avenue - Haun (Stewart) 2. Public hearing on Tentative Parcel Map AT 820504:1 to divide 8 .43 acres into four parcels of 3. 44, 1.92, 1.57 and 1. 50 acres each on portions of Lots 5,6,7, and 8 of Block UB and portions of Atascadero Creek Reservation No. 6 at 7275-7425 Carmelita Avenue - Haun (Stewart) Larry Stevens noted a memo he had received from the City Attorney concerning theroad abandonment request in which it was his opin- ion that, if the offers is not accepted or used within a specific time, then there is nothing to abandon. Mr . Stevens stated that the public hearing should be conducted but any action on the mat- ters should be continued to the next meeting. ; He then proceeded- to roceededto present the Staff Reports on the two applications. There was some discussion among the Commission concerning the difference between this particular road abandonment and other easements of record within the City. Grigger Jones, representing the applicant, noted his concern on the requirement of granting an easement for open space to the City and objected to Condition 15 stating that residential devel- opment should not be allowed within the Creek Reservation. Mr . Jones also objected to providing a litigation report noting the difficulty involved in insuring the title and noted his concern that front and side yard setbacks were not delineated on the par- cel map. There was further discussion among the Commission concerning the appropriateness of requiring a litigation guarantee title. Dan Stewart, engineer for the applicant, pointed out that in pre- paring the final map, it was important to establish a boundary for the 100 year flood plain. Don Saueressig, adjacent property owner , noted several concerns with the proposed project. He felt an increase in the amount of traffic along Carmelita would result and asked how the driveway would be improved. Mr . Saueressig also commented on the sewer capabilities and noted a potential fire hazard that would exist due to the dense brush in the area. Mrs. Bennett, Carmelita resident, summarized a letter written to the Commission and signed by several adjacent property owners in opposition to the project. 2 Minutes — Regular Ating - PlanningCommission!'- 10 1882 / / George Highland, Carmelita resident, noted that in his research of the 60 foot strips of land, the strips were never accepted, and asked for a clarification on the fire hydrant. Mr . Highland also commented on the zoning ordinance pertaining to the keeping of domestic animals and asked for consideration in prohibiting ani- mals in that area due to the existing topography. Robert Stoddard, adjacent property owner , stated he had no objec- tion to the proposed project. MOTION: Commissioner Wentzel moved to continue Road Abandon- ment A820504:1 and Tentative Parcel Map AT 820504:1 to the meeting of November 1. Commissioner Summers seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 3. Public hearing on Tentative Parcel Map AT 820811:1 create wo parcels from Lot 6A of Block 11 at 8710 Old "anta Rosa Ro d - Baldwin (McGillis) Associate P nner , Fred Buss, presented the Staff Report recom- mending appro 1 of the two lot land division req st. L.J. Baldwin, app ' cant, objected to Condition (a) which required removal of one of th existing houses noting that the previous County approval for t ' s project had expire and pointing out the lot size allowed under R zoning. He indi ated concurrence with the other conditions. There was discussion among the ommissi n concerning alternate lot designs to assure conformance wi Ge ral Plan densities and pos- sible future optionsconcerninggr housing. It was the con- sensus of the Commission that the eneral Plan density should be complied with. MOTION: Commissioner Summers mo ed to re mmend issuance of a Negative Declaration d approval f Tentative Parcel Map AT 820811:1 subject the Findings nd Conditions 1-10 in conjunction wi the proposed of design. Commis- sioner Wentzel s conded the motion and it carried unanimously. CHAIRMAN MOORE CALLED A EN MINUTE RECESS FROM 9 :15 9:25 P.M. 4. Public hearing on annual review of Departmenta Review R810811: 1 for an arcade on a portion of Lots 5-29 o Block JA at 7315 El amino Real - Lawrence Associate Planner Joel Moses, presented the Staff Report on t ' s matter recommending continued operation of the arcade while dele ing the annual eview requirement. Bob Lawrence, applicant, was ;present but made no comments. 3 Minutes - Regular Meeting- Planning Commission - 11/1/82 B. PUBLIC HEARINGS (It was noted that Items #B-1 and #B-2 would be considered simultaneously. ) 1. Continued public hearing on Road Abandonment A820504:1 to vacate an irrevocable offer of dedication for road purposes on portions of Lots 5,6 ,7, and 8 of Block UB at 7275 to 7475 Carmelita - Haun (Stewart) 2. Continued public hearing on Tentative Parcel Map AT 820504:1 to divide 8 .43 acres into four parcels of 3. 44, 1.92, 1.57 and 1. 50 acres each on portions of Lots 5,6,7 , and 8 of Block UB and portions of Atascadero Creek Reservation No. 6 at 7275 to 7425 Carmelita - Haun (Stewart) Larry Stevens noted these matters had been continued to allow for additional review with the City Attorney concerning the necessity of abandoning the offer of dedication on the 60 foot strips. Mr. Stevens stated the road abandonment matter should be dropped with no further action since the offer was not accepted or used and since substantial time had lapsed since it, had been made, but pointed out this would affect several approval conditions for the parcel map. There was discussion among the Commission regarding the possible erosion hazard along the creek and the defining of a creek bank to determine appropriate setbacks set forth in the General Plan. Grigger Jones, representing the applicant, felt that the portion of the creek to be dedicated should be delineated in conjunction with the 100 year flood plain line. Daniel Stewart, engineer for the project, stated that the flood plain line is definable and pointed out that the original survey- ing marks were still in place. Richard Twitty, Carmelita resident, expressed concern over the number of lots proposed and noted that there is erosion which occurs each year along the creek bank. George Highland, Carmelita resident, voiced some concern over the useable building site on proposed Parcel 4 and also pointed out that there were considerable erosion problems near the creek banks. Donald Saueressig, adjacent property owner , noted a petition that had been presented to the Planning Department objecting to the project. Mr . Saueressig felt no construction should occur within 50 feet from the creek bank. William Ferguson, Santa Ynez resident, noted there were several negative environmental impacts that had occurred near the house that was built on Parcel 3. He felt an Environmental Impact Report should be prepared. 2 Minutes - Regular Meeting - Planning Commission - 11/1/82 i • Jim Haun, applicant, noted there are several springs and animals that live in the creek area. There was further discussion among the Commission concerning lot sizes in the surrounding areas as well as concern over the 50 foot setback as specified in the General Plan. The Commission also discussed the feasibility of imposing a focused E.I.R. MOTION: Commissioner Lilley moved to continue Tentative Parcel Map AT 820504 :1 to the meeting of November 15, 1982 in order for Staff to determine appropriate building set- backs. Commissioner Summers seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. It was noted that Road Abandonment A820504:1 was considered with- drawn. 3. blic hearing on Environmental Determination for Prezone Z8 902:1 and Tentative Tract Map AT 820902:1 to allow pre- zonin of approximately 360 acres from Residen ial Rural to A-1-B- 5 and to divide approximately 230 ac es into 19 lots near theesterly intersection of Highway 41 and Old Morro Road (Lot 6, 10-15, 22-24 of Block 78, ots 4-6, 27-35 of Block 79 , an Lot 1 of Block 94 - Summit ills Partnership (The Planning ' 11) Mr . Stevens stated the plicants have reque ed a continuance of this item to evaluate t feasibility of pr paring and submitting additional information t t may affe the environmental determination. MOTION: Commissioner Summers m ed to ntinue Tentative Parcel Map AT 820902: 1 and Prez a Z8 0902: 1 to the meeting of November 15, 1982. Commis i er Sherer seconded the mo- tion and it carried unanimo ly. (It was noted that Items #B-4 and B-5 wo ld be considered simultaneously. ) Commissioner LaPrade stepped d an from the Com ' ssion due to a possible conflict of interest. 4. Public hearing on Condi ional Use Permit U8209 7: 2 to allow construction of 44 res 'dential units on a porti of Lot l in Block 7 of Eaglet No. at 9300 E1 Bordo Ave n e - Wedco (Ralph J. McCarthy & ssociates) 5. Public hearing on Te tative Parcel Map AT 820917: 2 o allow merging of four p rcels on a portion of Lot 1 in Bl ck 7 of Eaglet No. 2 at 930 E1 Bordo Avenue - Wedco (Ra ph J. McCarthy & associates) 3 Minutes - Regular Ming - Planning Commission 11/15/82 B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Continued public hearing on Tentative Parcel Map AT 820504 :1 to divide 8 .43 acres into four parcels of 3. 44, 1.92, 1. 57, and 1.50 acres each on portions of Lots 5,6,7,8 of Block UB and portions of Atascadero Creek Reservation No. 6 at 7275 to 7425 Carmelita Haun (Stewart) Larry Stevens noted that this matter had been continued from the previous meeting to allow for additional review concerning the recreational use of the Creek and the 50 foot setback from the creek bank. Mr . Stevens pointed out four options available to the Commission in considering the application. George Highland, adjacent property owner, explained some of the reasons why the 50 foot setback requirement had been incorporated within the General Plan. Grigger Jones, represetting the applicant, objected to a 50 foot setback noting there are existing structures within the floodway and cited several instances where buildings had been constructed within 50 feet of creek banks. Mr . Jones asked for consideration in approving the proposed project. Dan Stewart, engineer for the project, explained the past owner- ship history of the property. George Highland also provided some background on the zoning of the area and felt that there was not an adequate building site on proposed Parcel 4. Donald Saueressig, Carmelita resident, voiced his objection sta- ting the project would not be consistent with the neighbhorhood. John Jordan, Carmelita resident, stated his agreement with approv- ing the project and he felt it would be compatible with the area. There was considerable discussion among the Commission concerning clarification of creek reservations and the appropriateness of requiring a 50 foot setback due to the floodway. Commissioner Summers expressed concern that the creek reservations in the City be allowed to be kept in a natural state. MOTION: Commissioner Carroll moved to approve Tentative Parcel Map AT 820504: 1 as recommended in Option #1 in the Staff Report. The motion died for lack of a' second. MOTION: Commissioner LaPrade moved to recommend Option #2 in the Staff Report to approve Tentative Parcel Map AT 820504: 1 subject to modifying Conditions 13, 14, and 15 to allow dedication of a portion of the Creek Reserva- tion and to redesigning the proposed lots reducing the number to three. Commissioner Sherer seconded the motion and it was defeated with a roll call vote as follows: 2 Minutes - Regular ting - Planning Commissi11/15/82 AYES: Commissioners LaPrade, Carroll and Sherer NOES: Commissioners Summers, Wentzel and Chairman Moore ABSENT: Commissioner Lilley MOTION: Commissioner Summers moved to table Tentative Parcel Map AT 820504:1 pending a review of the General Plan and to initiate a General Plan amendment concerning the creek development policy proposals. Commissioner Wentzel seconded the motion and it was defeated with a roll call vote as follows: AYES: Commissioners Summers, Wentzel and Chairman Moore NOES: Commissioners LaPrade, Carroll and Sherer ABSENT: Commissioner Lilley MOTION: Commissioner Wentzel moved to continue Tentative Parcel Map AT 820504:1 to the meeting of December 6th. Commis- sioners seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. MOTION: Commissioners Summers moved to initiate a General Plan amendment with the next cycle to consider creek reserva- tion policy proposals. Commissioner Sherer seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. 2. , Continued public hearing on revocation of eot artmental Review 00919: 1 for a home occupation permit on 41B of Block NC 4860 Nogales - Rizuto Mr . Stevens no d that Mr . Rizuto had cont cted the Planning De- partment and note that most of the accu lation of materials had been cleared from t site. Mr . Steven recommended continuance to the meeting of De er 6, 1982 in rder for Staff to verify . that the site had been c ared. MOTION: Commissioner Carroll oved to continue the hearing on revocation of Departme `-a Review R800919: 1 to the meet- ing of December 6, 1982. Commissioner Wentzel seconded the motion and it carr ed un imously. 3. Continued public hearing on environm tal determination for Prezone Z820902:1 and T ntative Tract p AT 820902:1 to allow prezoning of app oximately 360 acrfrom Residential Rural to A-1-B-V-5 a to divide 230 acres into 19 lots near the westerly inters tion of Highway 41 and ld Morro Road (Lot 6 , 10-15, 22- 4 of Blok 78; Lots 4-6, 27 5 of Block 79; Lot 1 of Bloc 94) - Summit Hills Partnersh ' (The Plan- ning Mill) The Planning Direct stated that in discussion with the pli- cants , it was their desire to table the matter to an unspe ' fied date in order to bmit additional environmental information. MOTION: Commissioner Sherer moved to table Prezone 2820902: 1 3 Minutes - Regular Ming - Planning Commission 12/6/82 7 . Acceptance o nal Lot Line Adjustme LA 810629 : 1 (At 81- 122) at 5665 Baja 5370 Barrenda - ewdoll (Stewart) MOTION: Commissioner Wentze move o accept the Consent Calen- dar as presented. Com ' sioner Sherer seconded the mo- tion and it carried anim ly. B. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Continued public hearing on Tentative Parcel Map AT 820504 :1 to divide 8. 43 acres into four parcels of 3. 44 , 1.92, 1. 57 and 1. 50 acres on portions of Lots 5,6,7 , and 8 of Block UB and portions of Creek Reservation No. 6 at 7275-7425 Carmel- ita - Haun (Stewart) Larry Stevens briefly reviewed the background on the proposed pro- ject noting a letter received by Donald Saueressig concerning the road abandonment. Grigger Jones, representing the applicant, stated that Mr . Haun would be in favor of reducing the number of parcels from four to three. Sheryl McGauley, Santa Ynez resident, noted her objection to houses being built by the creek stating that such construction would ruin the aesthetic nature of the area. • Commissioner Lilley stated that when the 50 foot setback from the creek was incorporated into the General Plan, that Atascadero did not have any control over the zoning. There was discussion among the Commission concerning the two dif- ferent zones and their effect in determining setbacks. Commissioner Summers felt that the 50 foot setback required in the General Plan should be adhesed to. MOTION: Commissioner Summers moved to table Tentative Parcel Map AT 820504: 1 until a general plan amendment has been considered in amending the creek policy proposals. Com- missioner Wentzel seconded the motion and it was defeated with a roll call vote as follows: AYES : Commissioners Summers, Wentzel and Chairman Moore NOES: Commissioners Lilley, LaPrade, S'herer and Carroll MOTION: Commissioner Lilley moved to approve Tentative Parcel Map AT 820504 :1 subject to the Findings and Conditions listed in the Staff Report dated October 18 , 1982 with revisions to Conditions 13, 14 , 15 , 19 and the addition of Conditions 21, 22, and 23. 2 Minutes - Regular ting - Planning Commissio* 12/6/82 After further discussion concerning setbacks applicable to the underlying zoning, the motion was withdrawn. MOTION: Commissioner Sherer moved to approve Tentative Parcel Map AT 820504: 1 with a lesser number of lots as listed in Option #2 (in memorandum dated November 15, 1982) with revisions to Conditions 13, 14 , 15, 19 and addition of Conditions 21, 22, and 23 with setbacks to be determined by the underlying zoning. Commissioner LaPrade seconded the motion and it was carried with a roll call vote as follows: AYES: Commissioners Lilley, Sherer , LaPrade and Carroll NOES: Commissioners Summers, Wentzel and Chairman Moore C RMAN MOORE CALLED A RECESS FROM 8 :3/cleared .M. 2. Cont ued public hearing on revocaar ental Review R80091 1 for a home occupation ono Block NC at 4860 Noga s - Rizuto The Planning Direc r stated a site chee which indicated the excess accumulate n of material haleared from the property and recomme ed that no furn be taken on the matter. MOTION: Commissioner Wentze moved tofurther action to revoke Departmen al Review R800919: 1. Commissioner Summers seconded the m ion nd it carried unanimously. 3. Public hearing on Tentative ar el Map AT 821007:1 to divide 4. 0 acres into two parcel of 1. and 2.93 acres from Parcel 4 of CO 73-06 at 6990 Va a Avenue - Lee (Bray) Mr . Stevens presented the S aff Report noting this application for a two-way lot split also i volved a request or exception to the requirement to connect to the sewer. Jack Bray, representi the applicant, comment on the appli- cant' s desire to ild on the bottom portion f the parcel and felt that the sewer street improvements (to Valle) ould create a financial burden and asked for consideration in difying these conditions. Mr . Stevens n ted that the Staff Report should be modifi d to in- clude stand d processing conditions to Condition #11. MOTION: ommissioner Lilley moved to approve Tentative Pa cel Map AT 821007 : 1 subject to the Findings and Condi ons listed in the Staff Report with the addition of Co i- tion #lla and #llb to read: 3 ! • I M E M O R A N D U M • TO: CITY MANAGER January 18, 1983 FROM: PLANNING DIRECTOR SUBJECT: DRAFT ZONING ORDINANCE (CHAPTER THREE) The Planning Commission is not yet finished with hearings on this portion of the Draft Zoning Ordinance and has continued this hearing to January 25 (Tuesday) . The Council hearing on this matter should be continued to February 15. LAWRENCE STEVENS MU Y WARDEN Planning Director C' ty mathager ps • RESOLUTION NO. 5-83 • A RESOLUTION OF THE ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL - DENYING PREZONING Z810119:1 FILED BY DONALD ROCHELLE FOR A PREZONE FROM AGRICULTURE TO ZONING DISTRICT(S) FOR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ON APPROXIMATELY 109 ACRES LOCATED ADJACENT TO HIGHWAY 101 NEAR SANTA CRUZ ROAD BEYOND THE NORTHERLY CITY LIMITS. WHEREAS, the Atascadero City Council conducted a public hearing on the subject matter; and, WHEREAS, granting of the prezoning as proposed would result in significant environmental impacts, both individual and cumulative, which cannot be adequately mitigated without making significant alter- natives to the project; and, WHEREAS, the intense level of activity associated with implementa- tion of the project is inconsistent with the rural character of the surrounding area; and, . WHEREAS, densities proposed are inconsistent with land use poli- cies set forth in the General Plan; and, WHEREAS, the irreversible loss of prime agricultural land to in- tense urban development should be avoided; and, WHEREAS, access and circulation constraints limit the intensity of the activity that can reasonably be accommodated by this site in this location; and, WHEREAS, there is sufficient land not now developed with proper zoning within the community to accommodate many of the proposed uses. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Atascadero City Council does hereby deny Prezoning Z810119 :1 filed by Donald Rochelle for a prezone from Agriculture to zoning district (s) which would allow mixed use for residential, commercial and industrial development on approxi- mately 109 acres located adjacent to Highway 101 near Santa Cruz Road beyond the northerly City limits. • Resolution No. 5-83* i On motion by Councilman and seconded by Coun- cilman , the foregoing resolution is adopted in its • entirety by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: DATE ADOPTED: ROLFE NELSON, Mayor ATTEST• BARBARA NORRIS, City Clerk APPR VED AS TO CONTENT: PRW -L. WA EN, City Manager APPROVED AS T FORM: ALLEN GRIMES Cit Attorne • Y Y • 2 I M E M O RAN D U M I TO: City Manager FROM: Finance Director SUBJECT: Funding for Open House DATE: January 19, 1983 It appears that approximately $350 to $400 will be required for food and an additional $100 for incidentals (film, tape, chart-board, etc. ) for the open house. After reviewing all accounts, it is suggested that $500 be allocated from the Council mileage/travel account (01-01-2030) which has a current balance of $2509. I will arrange separate accounting of this effort so data will be available for analysis • and planning. RALPH H. DOWELL, JR. RHD:AD M E M O R A N D U M TO: Murray C� �y 6X..7_4 FROM: Larry McPherson SUBJECT: Surplus Lots Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, Recommendation Attached are maps showing location of lots around Atascadero Lake Park and Alvord Field that are being considered in the recent recommendation of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. The maps show the most recent assessed valuations, however, these could be misleading since they are established on a basis of date of transfers, and property that has not transferred re- cently will reflect lower than market values. It is my recommendation that Council favorably consider the sale or trade of the following City owned lots on Lake View Drive in order to partially offset the cost of possible acquisition of lots on Morro Road adjacent to Alvord Field and the Lake Park: Lots 40, 41, 43, 44, 45 of Block 12 of Atascadero Colony, also shown as Assessor's Parcel Nos. 56-312-15, 16, & 20. These lots are situated in a developed area available to sewer and are not reasonably sited for park development. • Of course, sale or trade of these lots would be subject to agreement by the County, since the transfer of these lots to the City was subject to their use for recreational purposes. It is also recommended that Council authorize staff to contract for appraisals of the City owned lots on Lake View as well as those lots adjacent to Alvord Field and Atascadero Lake Park of which the Park & Recreation Advisory Board has expressed an interest in being, added to the park site. Further staff recommendation would be subject to the appraisals and cooperation of the County in the possible disposal of the lots on Lake View. 4E4NCE McPHERSON LM:vh IV (6 a K2✓Z _ 1-20-83 opt ZZ -74 �r c GDtI M E M O R A N D U M • TO: Larry FROM: Michele After reviewing the City owned lots on Lake View Drive the following determination was made: Lots suitable for building: Lots 45, 44, 43 also 41 and 40 subject to sewer extension. Lots suitable for City development: Lots 39, 38, 37, 36, 34, 33, 29, 28. The determination was based upon sewer availability, topography and building site availability. 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Box 295 31-361-03 Little Rock, CA 93543 31-361-17 31-361-11 31-361-12 31-361-15 Improvements Lot 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E.L. Brown 9085 Morro Road 31-361-18 Improvements Atascadero, 93422 Lots 7, 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Del Vaglio 1661 Encino Ct. 31-361-20 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 31-361-22 Lot 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D. Martter/Colony Real Estate P.O. Box 1405 31-361-05 Atascadero, CA 93421 OWNER' S OF PARCELS ACROSS THE STREET FROM ALVORD FIELD Lot 1 M.Polin/Polin,Truchan,Cooper 1445 Marsh 31-302-14 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Lot 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Addante, Ellen F.E. 9645 Lochinvarst St. 31-302-18 Pico Rivera, CA 90660 Lot 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Atascadero Board of Realtors P.O. Box 48 31-302-19 Atascadero, CA 93422 a • M E M O R A N D U M TO: CITY MANAGER ca"U;,, r/iv/ai FROM: PLANNING DIRECTOR January 5 , 1983 SUBJECT: OFFSHORE OIL. DRILLING - LEASE SALE 73 On December 13, 1982 Councilman Mackey raised concerns regarding offshore oil drilling proposals being considered along the California Coast and Council directed that Staff research the matter and report back. Concerns appear to be associated with Lease Sale 73 which would release various outer continental shelf (OCS) areas along the • California Coast (Santa Maria to the northern State boundary) for oil and gas exploration and development. Obviously there are nu- merous complex issues which affect such projects and thus far Staff research into them has been minimal. Recent legislative activity will probably change the status of a portion of this lease sale. The United States Senate and House of Representatives have passed legislation which delays a portion of this lease sale (the portions north of Morro Bav) for a year. This legislation has not been signed into law by the President but newspaper reports indicate that it appears that it will be signed. The remainder of Lease Sale 73 (Point Concepcion to Morro Bay) will probably proceed on schedule. The Draft EIS should be available shortly and the sale is tentatively set for September, 1983 . According to County Staff this project could cause all of part of the County to be a non-attainment area under the Clean Air Act. If this occurred, the result would be a requirement on affected local agencies to prepare a plan to maintain certain air duality standards. The Draft EIS will provide information to determine possible effects on the North County area in this regard. i OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING - LEASE SALE 73 • Page Two It does not seem appropriate to take any action at this time. It appears that County Staff will serve as an information clear- inghouse on this matter once the Draft EIS is available. It seems beneficial to review possible effects on the City at that time. County Staff would probably be available to give a presen- tation on the issues if it appears that the project would adversely affect us. 164( AC6� /1 -d LAWRENCE STEVENS MURY L. XTM Planning Director Cit Mana er 5k • M E M O R A N D U M TO: Murray / " �f FROM: Larry McPherson SUBJECT: Zoo Committee Report and Recommendation I have reviewed the December 1982 report of the Atascadero Zoo Advisory Committee and make the following comments in response to the findings and recommendations therein: 1) I cannot argue with any of the recommendations contained within the report, if it is the community's desire to maintain an exotic animal zoo,. Certainly, it is well recognized that if the City owned zoo is to be continued, a great deal of upgrading is necessary just to bring this facility to minimum professional standards for a zoological park. 2) I don't believe the committee adequately explored the available options concerning the future ownership and maintenance of the zoo. In times of fiscal hardship all cities are facing and in view of the financial difficulties now being experienced by even well established older zoological parks, it appears that the committee only addressed positive issues and neglected to examine the priority of a zoo within the community's ability to provide other municipal services. 3) I strongly support obtaining the professional services of a zoo consultant, should the Council accept the Committee report. The consultant should address such issues • as: 1) financial impact of the zoo, 2) long term improvements, 3) type of exhibits to be maintained, 4) educational and community involvement programs, and 5) staffing requirements. 4) It is not reasonable to expect that current staffing levels will be able to accomplish anything other than maintenance of the facility at or near its current level. Any efforts toward more community involvement, education, fund raising, breeding, etc. , would require the full time services of a professionally qualified zoo director or curator. 5) If the zoo is to be improved, then it is my recommendation that a real effort is initiated to make this facility more self sustaining, either by admissions or by private funding. It is my opinion that a qualified, full time curator could well generate adequate income from various sources to at least justify the expense of such a position. Recommendation Should Council agree with the Zoo Committee report, the following recommendations are made: 1) Allocate $10,000 in the 1983/84 budget for a zoological park consultant. I suggest bringing in several different consultants to get a balanced viewpoint. 2) Develop a long-term plan for the zoo. • 3) On a short term contract (1 year) , hire a curator-director to implement a program of financial sufficiency. If the program proves successful, then the contract may b continued. This should start in fiscal year 1983/84. LAWRENCE McPHERSON 1-18-83 M E M O R A N D U M • January 4, 1983 TO: CITY MANAGER FROM: RECREATION DIRECTOR SUBJECT: ZOO COMMITTEE REPORT/PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION . Murray, The report prepared by the Zoo Committee was reviewed by the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board at their reg- ular meeting of December 9 , 1982 . The Board recommended approval of the report only as far as hiring a consultant and developing a Zoo Master Plan, (as shown in pages ii, iii, and iv of the report) . The Advisory Board recommended that before further • development or action within the zoo takes place, they would like to wait for input from the consultant. SKIP JOANNES • SUMMAROF SIGNIFICANT FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ' I. The Charles Paddock Zoo should remain open A. The Zoo currently meets all of the standards for licensing of the U. S. Department of Agriculture and the Animal Wel- fare Act B. The Zoo is a valued community resource 1. It is a central feature of the Atascadero Lake Park 2. It is a tourist attraction 3. It can be an important educational resource for Cen- tral Coast children II . The Zoo must be upgraded A. The Zoo Advisory Committee, Action for Animal Rights (AFAR) ' the American Humane Society and the San Luis Obispo County Zoological Society (SLOCZS) agree the Zoo should "as is" not remain B. The Lion Enclosure; Tiger Grotto ; and work service area should be completed as quickly as possible; certainly within the next year C. The existing "cage-like" enclosures should be improved 1. Short term - They should be "naturalized" using rock and tree branches 2. Long term - They should be remodeled and improved with the guidance of a zoological park consultant and within the framework of a Master Plan D. The exhibits must be made more educational E. Accreditation by the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums (AAZPA) is a desirable goal F. The hiring of a full-time, paid zoo director should be a fu- ture goal III . The City of Atascadero must hire a zoological park consultant A. To make specific recommendations regarding immediate improve- ments which can be made B. To make recommendations regarding appropriate exhibits C. To offer guidance in the development of a Master Plan for the Zoo D. To develop additional funding sources. E. To suggest methods for making the Zoo more educational ii t IV. The City of Atascadero must develop a Master Plan for the Zoo A. Many of the Zoo' s current problems are the result of un-0 planned development B. Future problems can be anticipated and addressed before they arise C. The plan should be developed with the assistance of a zoolog- ical park consultant D. The plan will provide guidelines for immediate improvements as well as for possible future expansion E. The plan could be displayed publicly, demonstrating the com- munity' s commitment to the Zoo F. The plan would aid fund raising efforts by providing specific projects to work toward E i V. Additional funding sources must be found r A. A users (admission) fee should not be implemented at this time. The Zoo should remain free for as long as we can af- ford to do so 1. Arguments against a users fee: a. The SLOCZS is opposed to a users fee0 i. It would cut down on donations ii. It would reduce revenues collected from Tiki Hut sales b. Ticket sales. would mean increased personnel costs for the City C. A marketing survey has not been done to determine the number of Zoo visitors or their willingness to pay admission 2. Argument for a users fee A a. Most zoological parks charge admission b. Dr . Chaffee, Director , Fresno Zoo, recommended we initiate a users fee C. A fee might increase revenues B. The City or the SLOCZS should consider the possibility of applying for corporate or government grants to fund Zoo im- provements C. The County Board of Supervisors should be approached for fi- nancial support . . 0 iii D. A consultant could offer new ideas for fund-raising projects, such as Dr . Chaffee' s "Adopt-A-Pet" program E. Every effort should be made to reduce the Zoo' s costs through the use of donated material and volunteer labor WeI �f Park Cen- PAR) snty lid quid ;� z a 3 itt hitt Bksty .u- e he"-, iv I r ATASCADERO ZOO ADVISORY COMMITTEE Significant Findings and Recommendations Regarding the Charles Paddock Zoo December 1982 f fi R al 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Number Committee Members i Summary of Significant Findings and Recommendations A Discussion of Significant Findings and Recommendations The Charles Paddock Zoo Should Remain Open 1 The Zoo Should Be Upgraded 1 What Types .of Animal Exhibits Are Most Suitable for the Zoo? 2 The City Should Hire a Qualified Zoological Park Consultant for Immediate Evaluation and to Provide Periodic Consultation and Review 2 A Master Plan Should Be Prepared for the -� Zoo' s Current and Future Development 2 The City Should Hire a Full-Time Zoo Director 3 The Zoo Should Be Developed as an Educational a Resource for the Community 3 The Zoo Should Pursue Accreditation by the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums 4 Additional Funding Sources Should Be Pursued 4 nd x A i PPe A History of the Zoo A Booklet by the American Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Accreditation of Zoos and Aquariums B Copy of Public Works, Parks and Zoo Budget, Revised 9-13-82 C Income Breakdown of SLOCZS from 1-1-82 to 10-25-82 D Listing of Animals in the Charles Paddock Zoo F Recommendations by Dr . Chaffee, Director , Fresno Roeding Park Zoo, submitted by Goldie Carminati G Statement submitted by Goldie Carminati H Statement submitted by Daphne Fahsing I Statement submitted by Mel Hunter J Statement submitted by Diane Sibbach K Mel Hunter ' s memorandum to the Committee regarding his conversation with Dr . Yocum, D.V.M. , Zoo Veterinarian L AAZPA Publication entitled, Grants/Development Manual, Chapter Six, "Marketing for Zoos and Aquariums" M COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mel Hunter , Chairman Diane Sibbach, Secretary Goldie Carminati, President, San Luis Obispo County Zoological Society (SLOCZS) Daphne Fahsing, Action for Animal Rights (AFAR) Marjorie Mackey, Atascadero City Council Member Audrey Booth, SLOCZS Member Dale Bohm, SLOCZS Member • Kate Johnson, President, AFAR Ruth Doser , Atascadero Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Member CONTRIBUTING RESOURCE PERSONS Larry McPherson, Public Works Director Kinsey Scott, Zookeeper Bob Sparling, U. S. Department of Agriculture - Dr. Yocum, DVM, Atascadero Zoo Veterinarian Dr. Chaffee, DVM, Director , Fresno Roeding Park Zoo Ardith Davis, Typist i _ SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ' I. The Charles Paddock Zoo should remain open A. The Zoo currently meets all of the standards for licensing of the U. S. Department of Agriculture and the Animal Wel- fare Act B. The Zoo is a valued community resource 1. It is a central feature of the Atascadero Lake Park 2. It is a tourist attraction 3. It can be an important educational resource for Cen- tral Coast children II . The Zoo must be upgraded A. The Zoo Advisory Committee , Action for Animal Rights (AFAR) the American Humane Society and the San Luis Obispo County - Zoological Society (SLOCZS) agree the Zoo should not remain as is" B. The Lion Enclosure; Tiger Grotto and work service area should be completed as quickly as possible; certainly within the next year C. The existing "cage-like" enclosures should be improved 1. Short term - They should be "naturalized" using rock and tree branches 2. Long term - They should be remodeled and improved with the guidance of a zoological park consultant and within the framework .of a Master Plan D. The exhibits must be made more educational E. Accreditation by the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums (AAZPA) is a desirable goal F. The hiring of a full-time, paid zoo director should be a fu- ture goal III . The City of Atascadero must hire a zoological park consultant A. To make specific recommendations regardingimmediate improve- ments which can be made B. To make recommendations regarding appropriate exhibits C. To offer guidance in the development of a Master Plan for the Zoo D. To develop additional funding sources E. To suggest methods for making the Zoo more educational ii IV. The City of Atascadero must develop a Master Plan for the Zoo A. Many of the Zoo' s current problems are the result of un-* planned development B. Future problems can be anticipated and addressed before they arise C. The plan should be developed with the assistance of a zoolog- 'ical park consultant D. The plan will provide guidelines for immediate improvements as well as for possible future expansion E. The plan could be displayed publicly, demonstrating the com- munity' s commitment to the Zoo F. The plan would aid fund raising efforts by providing specific projects to work toward V. Additional funding sources must be found A. A users (admission) fee should not be implemented at this time. The Zoo should remain free for as long as we can af- ford to do so 1. Arguments against a users fee: 0 a. The SLOCZS is opposed to a users fee i. It would cut down on donations ii. It would reduce revenues collected from Tiki Hut sales - - b. Ticket sales. would mean increased personnel costs for the City C. A marketing survey has not been done to determine the number of Zoo visitors or their willingness to pay admission 2. Argument for a users fee a. Most zoological parks charge admission b. Dr . Chaffee, Director , Fresno Zoo, recommended we initiate a users fee C. A fee might increase revenues B. The City or the SLOCZS should consider the possibility of: applying for corporate or government grants to fund Zoo im-, provements C. The County Board of Supervisors should be. approached for fi- nancial support iii i • D. A• consultant could offer new ideas for fund-raising projects, such as Dr . Chaffee' s "Adopt-A-Pet" program E. Every effort should be made to reduce the Zoo' s costs through the use of donated material and volunteer labor iv A DISCUSSION OF SIGNIFICANT FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS I The Charles Paddock Zoo Should Remain Open. The Committee unanimously recommends the Zoo remain open. We feel the Zoo provides several vital functions for Atascadero and the County of San Luis Obispo. The Zoo is a central feature of the Atascadero Lake, and has been for the past twenty years. The Zoo regularly draws visitors from throughout Central California. Its function as a tour- ist attraction should not be overlooked. The Zoo can also be an im- portant educational resource to the children in our community, offer- ing them their only opportunity to view rare and exotic animals on the Central Coast. The Zoo currently meets all of the standards and regulations set by both the Animal Welfare Act and the U.S.D.A. Mr . Bob Sparling of the U.S.D.A. addressed the Committee during a tour of the Zoo. He reported that only one complaint had ever been filed against the Zoo. That complaint, filed seven years ago, was completely investigated by the U.S.D.A. The cages were measured and veterinarians were brought in to inspect the animals. The Zoo was found to be adequate. His agency routinely inspects the Zoo to insure that proper care is pro- vided for the animals. The U.S. Humane Society agreed that the Zoo met all U.S.D.A. standards. They felt the quality of the exhibits and the animals' environment should be raised above minimum standards. The Zoo Committee shares this belief. The Zoo Should Be Upgraded. The Zoo cannot remain open "as is. " The Committee is unanimous in its recommendation that improvements be made to improve the quality of our Zoo. Committee member Daphne Fahsing of Action for Animal Rights (AFAR) , writes, "Needs of animals must have priority; we do not be- ;lieve this would be achieved if the Zoo is maintained as is. The Committee has recommended the City hire a zoological park con- sultant to make specific recommendations for improvements. Improve- ments should be made within the framework of a Zoo Master Plan. Fund- ing is currently available to finance the completion of the Lion En- closure, the Tiger Grotto and shop buildings. The City of Atascadero should move forward with the construction of those projects as quickly as possible. Committee member Goldie Carminati , President of the San Luis Obispo County Zoological Society (SLOCZS) , reports the Society has raised over $70,000 in donations for the construction of the Tiger Grotto. The Committee feels the willingness of the community to do- nate such a large amount of money is indicative of the depth of public support for our Zoo. The Committee recommends the "cage-like" facilities be brought up to a level of more natural-like environments as quickly as possible. AFAR has made specific recommendations for "naturalizing" the animals' environment (see Appendix I) . The Committee feels a consultant would be of invaluable assistance in this regard. Committee members Ruth Discussion Doser and Goldie Carminati drove to Fresno to meet with Dr. Chaffee, Director of Fresno' s Roeding Park Zoo. He has provided the Committee with a number of recommendations and they are included in Appendix G. The addition of several large rocks and tree branches to the cage-like enclosures would greatly enhance the animals' living environment and make a more attractive display. Such improvements could be made at little or no cost using donatedmaterials and volunteer labor . Dr. Chaffee reports the addition of such materials does not adversely affect the cleaning of the cages. What Types of Animal Exhibits Are Most Suitable for the Zoo? The Committee voted to defer making specific recommendations re- garding the nature of future exhibits or the types of animals most suited to our Zoo. Decisions of that nature should be made only after consultation with an expert and in conjunction with a Master Plan. Committee members Daphne Fahsing and Goldie Carminati have provided the Committee with some recommendations. Their comments should be provided to the consultant for his review (See appendices H and L} . . The City Should Hire a Qualified Zoological Park Consultant for Im- mediate Evaluation and to Provide Periodic Consultation and Review. The City of Atascadero should hire a consultant to come to the Zoo for a thorough review and evaluation. A consultant could offer speci- fic recommendations regarding immediate steps the City could take to improve the existing facilities. He or she could evaluate the exhi- bits and recommend which animals might not be appropriate for our Zoo. A Master Plan could be developed which could be used as a guide for future improvements. A person with experience in running a zoological park could provide the Zoo with fresh ideas for fund raising activi- ties and aid in the development of the Zoo as an educational resource. Dr. Chaffee has already provided the Committee with some recom- mendations and has expressed his willingness to visit the Zoo, for a :fee, to provide a complete consultation. The Committee recommends the City accept his offer . Mr. Sparling of the U.S.D.A has also recom- mended the Zoo secure the services of a qualified consultant and use him on an ongoing basis. A Master Plan Should Be Prepared for the Zoo' s Current and Future Development. Over the past twenty years , the Zoo has evolved 'without any real planning. Many of the problems we are currently attempting to remedy are a result of that unplanned growth. In the past, our Zookeepers have accepted donated animals which inappropriate were ina ro riate for a Zoo. . Enclosures were built which do not meet the current high standards of modern, progressive zoological parks. By seeking out expert advice and developing a Master Plan, such problems could be avoided. Prob- lems could be anticipated and avoided through proper planning. The plan should provide specific recommendations for immediate Zoo im- provements as well as for long term growth. The overall plan must be developed by someone with a background in zoo management and planning. 2 Discussion A Master Plan would give meaning to the Zoological Society's fund raising efforts by providing specific projects to work toward. The Plan could be placed on public display and enable the Cityand thele Society to demonstrate to the community their commitment 'to enhance the environment of our animals. Any possible expansion of the Zoo, at some future date, could be addressed in a Master Plan. The Committee strongly recommends the Zoo' s first priority is toupgradeand improve the conditions within the existing facility. The City might wish to explore the possibility of purchasing the lots, currently for sale, adjacent to those which the City already owns between the Zoo and Morro Road. These lots could provide room for additional parking or future Zoo expansion. The Committee recommends that the Zoo Advisory Committee be con- tinued as a sub-committee of the Parks and Recreation Advsory Board to meet quarterly and report to the Board as needed to insure the Zoo' s continued improvement. The Committee recommends a review of progress be made annnually. This recommendation is considered a self-regulating mechanism to in- sure the Zoo' s continued improvement. The City Should Hire a Full-time Zoo Director. In its letter, the U. S. Humane Society stressed the primary ob- jective of the City should be to hire a professional zoological staff. 0 AFAR and SLOCZS agree a Zoo Director should be hired. Goldie Carminati has provided the Committee with a statement of her feelings regarding a Director and of the qualifications she believes he should have. The Committee recognizes the realities of the City' s financial limitations, but recommends a Director be hired at the earliest possi- ble time. Our recommendation is to focus our financial resources in the effort to improve the environment of our animals. The City can receive professional guidance through consultation with and expert in zoological parks. Current Zoo employees might be provided with the opportunity to attend college courses, relevant to zookeeping, with assistance from the City. At the completion of an agreed number of courses, the City might reward them with the profes- sional designation of Zookeeper. As the Zoo is upgraded, adequate staffing must be provided. The Committee also notes that the HSUS recommends the management of the Zoo be eventually turned over to the SLOCZS. We feel this is not currently feasible. The SLOCZS is not large enough to sustain the Zoo at this time. The Zoo Should be Developed as an Educational Resource for the Com- munity. The Committee unanimously supports the goal of increasing the Zoo' s value as an educational asset to our community. The SLOCZS has already prepared brochures that will provide the Zoo visitor with in- formation regarding the animals housed in our Zoo. These brochures 3 Discussion • are currently at the printers and will be available to the public soon. The addition of signs, with individualized information regard- ing each of the exhibits should be posted on every enclosure. These signs should be portable so that they may be moved with the exhibit if necessary. SLOCZS can provide these signs at little cost to the Zoo. A docent program, with scheduled tours around the Zoo, would be of great educational value. Such a program could be set up using volun- teers. Fresno Zoo has such a program and it has been successful. This program might have an outreach service in which a docent would address classes of school children about the animals in our Zoo. Such a service would be of value- to the children as well as to the Zoo. The Zoo Should Pursue Accreditation by the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums. The Committee feels that accreditation is a desirable long term goal. According to AAZPA, "The accreditation process provides an op- portunity for the applicant institution to undertake a rigorous self- examination and provides a format for such purposes." Larry McPherson has indicated that there are plans to apply for accreditation within the year. AAZPA accredits institutions meeting all the definitions of a zoological park. A zoological park is ."defined as, "A permanent in- stitution which owns and maintains captive wild animals and, . under the - direction of a professional staff, provides its collection with appro- priate care and exhibits them in an aesthetica) manner to the public on a regularly scheduled basis for the purpose of education, conser- vation, scientific studies and recreation." Benefits of accreditation would include increased status of the Zoo, ability to qualify for cer- tain grant money which might not be provided to an unaccredited zoo, and qualification for full membership in the AAZPA. There might be adverse publicity resulting from failing to meet accreditation stand- ards. Additional Funding Sources Should Be Pursued. The Committee considered the issue of a users (admission) fee. Our recommendation is to keep the Zoo' s admission free as long as it is possible to do so. The SLOCZS is currently opposed to such a fee. They are concerned that charging admission would reduce revenues raised through donations and from the proceeds received from Tiki Hut sales. The Society took in $18,534. 35 from January 1, 1982 to October 25, 1982. A second objection to charging admission is a possible in- crease in personnel costs for the City of Atascadero. Charging a users fee would require a full-time employee to take admissions. Ad- ditional costs would be incurred in collection, deposit and accounting of daily receipts. Statistical data regarding the number of daily Zoo visitors and their willingness to pay for admission are unavailable. A marketing research survey, as suggested in the AAZPA Grants and De- velopment Manual, Chapter Six, entitled, "Marketing for Zoos and Aquariums" (Appendix M) would be of value. Most zoos charge admis- sion. Dr . Chaffee recommended that our zoo charge admission. 4 , Discussion a i The San Luis Obispo County Zoological Society is a faithful and valued friend of the Zoo. Its efforts are to be commended. An effec- 10 tive and vital Zoological Society is essential if the Zoo is to con- tinue to exist. ti Fresno Zoo has an "Adopt-an-Animal" program which has been very successful as a fund raising venture. Such a program could be estab- lished by the Society. The Zoo might qualify for corporate or govern- ment grants. A consultant could be of assistance in this regard. The Zoo should approach the County Board of Supervisors for fund- ing. The Zoo is an asset to the entire County and the Supervisors might welcome the opportunity to_provide financial support. Marketing statistics would be of help if a number of Zoo visitors are shown to be from areas outside Atascadero. The City and the SLOCZS should continue to reduce costs through the use of donated material and volunteer labor. 5 Charles Paddock Zoo A BIT OF HISTORY The Charles Paddock Zoo is a monument to one man's singular affinity for animals, his determination, and his ingenuity in the face of tremendous odds. It all started in 1955 with a pet possum. The Park foreman. Charles (Chuck) Paddock had a penchant for collecting exotic pets and this hobby grew into a number too large for the confines of his yard. ' Paddock moved a 40'x40' dog kennel abandoned by the county from across Morro Road to a prepared spot where the ball field is now. The county fenced it and the first zoo came into being. It was tended by SPaddock's two sons and aided by the Safeway store that gave them produce for feed. Then in 1962, Paddock bought a few more ani- mals and as the county road maintenance yard was ' relocated away from the park, the zoo was moved to the vacated area. It is row supported by the City of Atascadero. Paddock planned the layout of the zoo and did the landscaping and built birdcages and barns from scrap lumber with the help of volunteer labor. The zoo was officially named "Charles Paddock Zoo" in 1976. After incorporation in 1979, the city assumed responsibility for the parks and the zoo. Public donations accepted by San Luis Obispo County Zoological Society are used to improve animal habitat and inform the community about the animals. The Zoological Society is currently working to provide a roomier enclosure for the tigers. Appendix A n City of Atascadero Revised 09/13/82 Municipal Budget . ., Department - Public Works Parks and Zoo Department Number - 43 Fund - 01 General DEPARTMENT RECAP FYSI-82 FY82-83 FY82-83 BUDGET PROPOSED APPROVED SALARIES/BENEFITS 57 ,732 60 ,072 60,072 SERVICES & .'SUPPLIES 66, 250 73 ,955 73,955 .. CAPITAL OUTLAY 16 , 300- 288 ,000 288,000 TOTAL 142, 382 422, 027 422,027 EXPENDITURE CLASSIFICATION-PERSONNEL OBJECT ACCOUNT FY81-82 FY82-83 FY82-83 NUMBER NAME BUDGET PROPOSED APPROVED 1010 PERMANENT Maintenance Worker III 31, 625 31,625 31,625 Maintenance Worker I 13 ,691 13, 691 13,691 1030 PERS 4 ,339 6,587 6,587 1040 OVERTIME 300 300 300 1050 HLTH INS 2, 534 2,990 2,990 1060 WRK COMP 3,964 4,717 4,717 1070 LIFE INS 146 162 162 1090 MRT INCR 1,133 FUND RECAP (01) 57,732 60 ,072. 60, 072 TOTAL 57 ,732 60 , 072 60,072 Appendix C 56 i v � City of Atascadero Municipal Budget Department - Public Works Parks and Zoo i Department Number - 43 Fund - 01 General EXPENDITURE CLASSIFICATION-SERVICES/SUPPLIES OBJECT ACCOUNT FY81-82 FY82-83 FY82-83 NUMBER NME BUDGETPROPOSED APPROVED 2020 Dues/Mbrshp 300- 350 350 2030 Mileage/Trvl 500 500 500 2040 Postage/Frght 50 50' 50 2050 Uniforms 800905 905 t , 2060 Conf/Seminars -0- 500 500 2080 Printing/Binding Codes 250 100 -100 2100 Special Suppl. 10 ,000 12, 000 12, 000 2110 Janitorial Sp1. 2, 000 2,500 2, 500 2150 Auto/Eqp/Repair1, 500 1,000' 1,000 2160 Bldg. Repairs 3,000 3,000 3, 000 2170 Maintenance Materials 9 , 000 10 , 000 10 ,000 2190 Gasoline 1,500 1, 000 1,000 2200 Oil/Grease 100 50 50 2210 Small Tools 1,000 1,100 1,100 2230 Tires 200 200 200 2240 Contracted Services 0001 Vet Service 600 600 600 0021 Lawn Watering/ Lndscpng 20 , 000 20 ,000 20 , 000 2260 Alarm 300 1, 100 1, 100 2270 Electric 5, 000 5 ,000 5, 000 57 2280 Telephone 350 . 400 400 2300 So. Cal. Gas 1,000 500 500 2310 Waste--Disposal 1,800 2,000 2, 000 2320 Water 9 ,000 11,000 11,000 2340 Sbscptns/Books 100 100 100 FUND RECAP (01) 68 ,350 73 ,,955 73,955 TOTAL 68 ,350 73 ,955 73,955 - 58 Y City of Atascadero Municipal Budget Department - Pubio Works Parks and Zoo Department Number- - 43 Fund - 01 General EXPENDITURE CLASSIFICATION-CAPITAL OUTLAY OBJECT ACCOUNT FY81-82 FY82-83FY82-83 NUMBER NAME BUDGET PROPOSED APPROVED 3411 Three Wheel Utility Veh 6,000 -0 -0- 3412 wading Pool Renovation -5, 000 -0- -0- _ 3413 Zoo Security _ System 5,000 -0 -0- 3414 voice Pagers 300 -0- 3415 0 3415 Lake Park Rest- -- room Renovation -0- 10 , 000 10 ,000 3416 Park Workshop and Storage y -0 45,000- 45,000 3417 Alvord Field- Li htin Renov - - - g 9/ 0 65 000 , 65,000 3418 South Atascadero Park Developmt. -0- 150 , 000 150 ,000 3419 . Sewer Cleaning Machine -0- 1, 200 1,200 3420 12 Picnic Tables -0- 2, 200 2, 200 R 3421 Trash Containers -0- 3, 600 3,600 3422 Park & Zoo Signs -0- 5,000' 5, 000 3423 Lawn Vacuum -0 1, 000 1,000 3424 Renovate Lion Enclosure -0- 5,000 5,000 FUND RECAP (01) 16, 300 288 ,000 288 , 000 TOTAL 16 , 300 288 , 000 288 , 000 S9 _ . ... i Income breakdown fron 1-1-82 until 10-25-82 SLO Zoological Society Membership 886.50 Donation box 3587.37 ' Rummage 1549.11 Tiger Grotto Donation 72 ..55 Tiger Grotto Display 131 .35 Tiki Hut 5200.00 Private Advertising 650,00 Bingo Club Donation 350.00 Misc. Contiribution - 25.00 interest 5127.47 - 18534.35 Appendix D SHETLAND PONY Equus caballus: A breed of domesticated horse, from the Shetland Islands off the coast of the British Isles. There are small sheep on the Shetlands, which are herded by small dogs (Shetland Collies), and the hu- man inhabitants ride small horses, these ponies. Any small horse breed is referred to as a pony, and there are several kinds of pony. RAZORBACK PIG Domesticated pigs, or hogs, are derived from two wild species, the European wild boar and the Chinese wild pig, as this razoroack is. Wild pigs range across Europe and Asia as far as the East Indian Islands, as well as North Africa. DWARF ANGUS or DOMESTIC CATTLE Bos taurus: Occasionally, among various breeds of domestic cattle, a dwarf or other strange variation is born. Shown here are dwarf angus cattle. They are not particularly desirable, since they look strange and do not produce as much beef as do normal animals. ` DOMESTIC DONKEY Equus asinus: Donkeys were first domesticated in Biblical times in the Near East, where they were used for riding and as beasts of burden. Small breeds are usually called burros, such as the Sicilian burro shown here, which is a breed developed on the island of Sicily (off the coast of Italy). Apperdx F SPIDER MONKEY ` b Ateles paniscus: Only a few monkeys can use their tails as an extra grasping structure, sort of a fifth hand. Among these few, the Spider Monkey is the most skillful. Spider Monkeys are from the forested regions of Central and South America, where several different kinds may be found. MALAYAN SUN BEAR Helarctos malayanus: As suggested by the short fur, these are tropical bears which live in the jungles of southeast Asia. They are the smallest of all known bears, rarely weighing more than 140 pounds. They climb trees readily, and may even spend the day sleeping in a tree-top nest which they make by breaking small branches. COYOTE Canis latrans: The coyote is found over most of North America, and is not uncommon locally. The yipping of only one or two coyotes, at night, many sound like a much larger number of animals. In the wild they prey on rabbits and other small animals, but some learn to take poultry or young livestock. As a result they are regularly hunted or trapped. In spite of this, they seem able to survive successfully nearly every- ' where; some even live in park areas in the larger cities. - D i YY U I'aQthera leo: Lions are the main large pred on the At continent. The males hav tinct mane about their n and look impressive. However, it is the females w ost of the hunting. Lions are the only with social s, and usually live tggn small groups known as t7des'. RACCOON Procyon lotor: Although raccoons like to dabble their food in water before they eat it, they do not do so if water is not available. They are animalsof forest or brushy areas, but may occur in open country as well. They range from southern Canada southward, through most of the United States, down into Central America. CAPUCHIN or RING-TAILED MONKEY Cebus capicinus: Capuchins live in the jungles of South and Central America. They are among the most intelligent of the monkeys. and are easily trained to perform simple tasks. Their memory is excellent, and they can recall a particular act which they were trained to do even after many years. In earlier days, they were often seen with street musicians who play- ed a small portable organ, and were called 'Organ- grinder Monkeys'. JAVAN LONG-TAILED MACAQUE Macaca irus: Although these monkeys can climb well, they spend a great deal of their time on the ground. The macaques are a group of several different species which occur from India and southeast Asia through the East Indies. They are all fairly similar in appear- ance and habits, but differ in details of structure and ` in their habitats. RHESUS MONKEY or RHESUS MACAQUE Macaca mulatta: These animals are native to India, but are now used extensively in medical research all over the world. The Rh factor in human blood was first discovered in Rhesus monkeys (the Rh comes from the first two letters in their name). In many re- spects they are very similar to humans, and are susceptible to many of the same diseases. JAGUAR Panthera onca: These large cats are found in Mexico southward through most of South America. They may reach a weight of nearly 300 pounds, and are larger than leopards, which occur in Africa and Asia. The Aztecs considered them to be sacred. ASIATIC BLACK BEAR Selenarctos thibetanus: Sometimes this species is called the Himalayan Black Bear, since it is found in the Himalayas and other mountain ranges of south- central Asia. The prominent white crescent on the chest, and the loose fold of skin between the ears and shoulders, are features which quickly distinguish it from American bears. AOUDAD or BARBARY SHEEP Ammotragus lervia: These animals live in the moun- tainous parts of northwestern Africa, and are the only sheep native to that continent. They are not true sheep, having a number of goat-like features. A large herd of Aoudad ranges wild over a portion of the Hearst Ranch in this county, having escaped from the private zoo there many years ago. BADGER Taxidia taxus: Badgers are fairly common in the more open parts of western North America. They use their long front claws to dig out gophers and ground squir- rels, their usual food. The Dachshund was developed to go down into the home burrows of European bad- gers to chase them out into the open, but our North American badgers are too tough for these small dogs. DESERT TORTOISE Gopherus agassizi: A native of southern Nevada, southwest Utah to northem Sinaloa; sections of Ari- zona to the Mohave Desert. These tortoises live in burrows that may be three to thirty feet long, and they feed on leaves, soft stems and fruits. GOLDEN EAGLE Aquila chrysaetos: Our largest local avian predator. Local eagles feed extensively on ground squirrels and jackrabbits. FLAMINGO Phoenicopterus ruber: These lovely birds are related to ducks and geese, but have very specialized feeding habits. They filter small aquatic organisms from shallow water with their beaks. AMERICAN ALLIGATOR -Alligator mississippiensis: These large reptiles live in the swamps of the southeastern United States. Most adults are from six to twelve feet long, but old indi- viduals may reach a length of nineteen feet. Excessive hunting for their skins. which can be made into fine leather, has reduced their numbers in many areas. , Their harvest is now carefully controlled by a variety of state and federal regulations. MULE DEER Odocoileus hernionus: This is our local deer, and may sometimes be seen feeding in fields near town. Along the coast from here northward, Mule Deer are small and have dark tails, so they are often called Black- tailed Deer. Mule Deer occur throughout the wester United States. The young fawns are light brown with white spots. - r i • r BROWN-EARED CONURE N R E Araringa pertinax ocularis: These Conures are found in western Panama, and some venture down into South America. They are of the Macaw family, and grow to be over nine inches, with a four inch tail. They eat seeds and soft leaves. BLUE AND YELLOW MACAW Ara ararauna: The Macaw's range is central South America, and almost all Macaws are inhabitants of forests. They are of the parrot family and they have very strong beaks which they use for aiding them in cracking hard-shelled nuts, and in climbing. The feathers of these parrots were used by the Incas for adornment. COCKATIEL Nymphicus hollandus: This bird is of the cockatoo family, and is from Australia. Its breeding period is from August to December, and a clutch consists of four to seven eggs. BLACK-CAPPED LORY Domicelia lory: Lories feed on flower nectar, berries, and soft fruits, and they use their beaks to help them climb. 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C�U 1 n S� � 'R.� �T UCK�T> (, � mm�'p► ATS 1^� � Appendix H i r o c,- A YJ-D C A R"�`CA T H 0 LA-G 1 "�12,OG t�A m X 0 2. E..X i T »n G R,11 TLc� �2T) . , t5 . n mss A't�, Fc)—Fa, F tk-T tic P F-, 4 t ACTION FOR ANIMALS' RIGHTS P.O. Drawer AA thew address—P.O. Bax 9010 Atascadero, Calif. 93422 Atascadero, CA 93423 -= Tel. (805) 466-9299 Te!: (805) 466-5403 Nov. 16 , 1982 �. To: Zoo Advisory Committee By: Daphne Fahsing, member Page 1 (Questions that may be addressed by Zoo Committee) 1. Should the Zoo pursue accreditation? Yes, by asking and accepting all possible help from the Humane Society of the United States as offered in their letter dated July 1,1982, to Murray Warden. 2. Should a Zoo Director be hired? Yes, or at least a full-time "Zoo Manager" (if possible somebody local who is already familiar with our area.) A full-time Recreation Director is considered necessary to plan and provide spare time activities for "free" people; no less should be expected for the everyday essential well-being of captive (dependent) animals. This will also add status to the Zoo, and ultimately to the City. 3. Should admission be charged to users? This is not a popular idea, and could cost more to administer than fees collected at this time. 4. Should the Zoo be phased out, maintained as is, or expanded? Needs of animals must have priority; we do not believe this would be achieved if Zoo is maintained as is. Expansion should be considered only after immediate problems are corrected and existing facilities upgraded to better accommodate existing animals. No new animals should be acquired until facilities can be improved, unless of direct benefit to existing animals, i.e.. Capucine monkey and others necessary for companionship. If funds cannot be assured for immediate and future improvements, consideration should be given to phasing out as animals die, or suitable alternate accommodations can be found for them. (Wildlife Way Station, 14831 Little Tujunga Canyon Rd. , San Fernando Valley, CA 91342. Tel: 213-899-5201) 5. If the Zoo is to be expanded, what are the priorities for modifications? Larger and more natural enclosures; less concrete; climbing facilities; additions for play and exercise; water; earth; grass. Barren cages are ! 6. What kinds of animal exhibits would be most suitable, considering . longterm plans? This may need some time for stud y p y y, and consultant '9 could advise. Education; Conservation; Companionship; Recreation; ` Costs; Does exhibit serve a purpose? should all be taken into account. Appendix I ACT ION FOR ANIMALFRIGHTS New address—P.O.\ P.O. Drawer AA P.O. Box 908 Atascadero, Calif. 93422 Atascade% CA 93423 Tel. (805) 466-9299 Tel: (805) 466.5403 Page 2 - Problems and recommended solutions • General First priority, easily attained. Improve existing conditions with large tree branches in cages for climbing; playthings for exercise and amusement both for animals and the viewing public. Wooden resting ledges to replace concrete. Tree branches are available from local ranches (see Kate Johns 466-2058) ; work could be 'done by volunteers - Jaycees, Lions, etc. ' . Consultant - what keeps animals interested, happy? - how best to fulfil 'education' 'conservation' ,, 'recreation' requirements? how best to attain goals; over how long a period of time? (Steve Miller, Animal Behaviorist, Newhall, Calif. Consultant.) Tel: work (805) 268-1610 home (805) 254-0382 Visited Zoo in 1979 or 1980 and made recommendations for needs of animals. Specific Hiring of Zoo Director or full-time "Manager" essential for best care of animals . and good public relations. There should always be somebody in authority in j the Zoo area, easily findable .and visible to the public. Capucine Monkey - pathetic! Presents a very lonely image to the public. Has nothing in cage to amuse, no companionship. (A Zoo Director would have known this is not a good environment.) Coyote - Same as above. A rawhide (or real) bone, even a stuffed toy, .may provide some diversion, even though these would obviously have to be replaced quite often. A wooden (or plastic) resting shelf may help. Badger - Badgers like privacy. A large hollow log, with some earth for digging if possible, could be placed along back of cage and closed at one end. Tigers - Grotto should be built as soon as possible. In the meantime, could they be placed where they have the space of two cages, or in the lion grotto where renovation is already in progress? Hoofed animals - What can be done about the mud in winter? (more) e j ACTION FOR ANIMALS' RIGHTS 61 (AFAR) P.O. Drawer AA New address-P.O. Box 94 Atascadero, Calif. 93422 Atascadero, CA 93423 Tel. (805) 466-9299 Tel= (8051 466-s.03 AV Page 3 Black Bear, Golden Eagle, others - Would like to see note on cages with local history. . .. . .how they were acquired, when, details of injuries (i.e. what happened to the black bear's nose? Eagle brought in injured? etc.) Why Macaw is so noisy and why his breast is molted? New brochure will be good (education) but does not give specific information which would be of interest to local visitors. Aviary —Shelters are nice, but are they large enough for all to shelter from the weather, and should they have straw or nesting material inside? Also would like to see more identification in the bird aviary. The following is added by Kate Johns, alternate member. 1. Black Bear: Cage is absolutely obsolete. There is no comfortable place for the animal to lie. Suggest that wood be placed where it would be easy to clean; f some cement taken up; logs placed. There will be some argument that the bear has been in this cage for a long time. .� I see no excuse for not making the animal at long last comfortable. He has earned the right to spend his remaining time in a far happier state than has been his lot so far. 2. Black Capped Lori: A very lonely bird. Needs company and toys. 3. Flamingos: Need brine shrimp. They are under size and lacking natural color. 4. Puma: Very uncomfortable quarters. Much improvement needed for this animal;•. Wood on shelf; trees; logs. 5. Alligators: Pool should be deep enough at one end to cover the reptiles. 6. Jagua: Another obsolete cage. Space much too small; needs logs and trees. 7. Badger: Needs giant log or tree stump, closed on one end. Why not a pile of earth in one corner? SUMMARY: It cannot be stressed enough that the big cats MUST be got off the concrete. The animals are healthy enough, but far from happy or content. This must be corrected. s9 I would,suggest more information concerning the different species on the enclosures. ��j i • I : n:ld like to ser' r c rt- •, , t � ate � + _ see our :.00 .c.,..i.1ae �„ oo._r�..,,., even if ,r.=a means at t. a reduce. level. I ;lcula like to eval::ate the v3ric;us animals doused in the zoo and perhaps soil or trade t'iese which are the most expensive to feed and ccntain. I would li'Ke tr, see a breeding developed hick c,-ald ersphasize small non- 2 dan Torous animals, with prover_ market value. (°e^ha�S birds, antelo�e, ;cats, llama, alpaca, ect. ) Infant and adolescent animals are a proven dra?a ^g- _nrd for zoos. The ani 31S I have su".;-ested ?dould 7e relative inexpensivetU 7cUSC' an feed, and would not nose a danger to z:-o patrons should they esC37e from their enclosures. `"le micney raised from the sale of t:ie ofCsprinx cc!ild ?oto trio zoos continued mai^fence. '"he increase in JlSlt.orSd trans late into additi a� donations t0 the Ul0' Cal �OCie'y. U I k'c',:1:. lice to e v-luate the ?0 31G ty f y fee users ler zoo visitors,, I ?:GlltGOV';1uat ..t le Possibility Of setti''.- u:`. a " ,.Zil:;re s L"ttin X00 I b.-1 e ' at a J iaF i eve .+v ma Urit4T G t ec-l`: visit-- U t:':e zoc brin;; yo n', Children :•lit.; them. .' Jett,in zcc, youn-, non-a�7rressive animals fr m the breedin- pro;ran, would be a valuable attraction. ..:r:ce s'a Wvolunteer time w_!'ld he rc aired for Such a :iro:-r am it ri-ht be Coen only' or. ? e-.-: nds or for limited hours. T,1e cc" -lttee mi =ht c ^��] + J OI u.acU zoos with S :,filar pro^rams and f; rd c t n n i r• . ,�t ho:, h^y ha dl nsu :nee problers I would li'.e tc emphasize the zoo as a 3"an Lu-' s `bis,-)o County attraction and s,-'ek additional furclir.� from the heard of Suncr`Ti ors. :.-mbar Appendix J 1 November 20, 1982 The Charles Paddock Zoo has been and should continue to be a Popular recreation s`•ot on the Central Toast. The -oo, however, is out of step with modern zoos in several areas. Since the quality of our lives is enhanced by the zoo, we should keep and improve it. I believe the following sug3estmons w-.)uld be benefical to the zoo. 1. Develohmenjt of a ?Master flan with guidance from a professional consultant. , 2. The zoo needs to upgraded to meet standards set by zoo park professionals, i.e ., the A.A.Z.P.A. 3. The benefits of formal accreditation should be -- evaluated. Accreditation should be applied for if it is deemed benefical to the zoo, ( i.e. , grant funding available if the zoo is accredite(l) . 4. Zoo keepers sh-uld be encouraged to attend courses on the caretakinK of zoo animal s. 5. Selective acquisition of species whose natuv3l habitat coincides with existing or 'naturalized existing enclousures. _ . G. Active sojicitation of grants and an annual 'Zoo Day' fund raiser. 7. The appointment of an individual or group to organizu- volunteers to assist with naturalizing cages and fund raising. Rfe�spectfully submitted, Mane 41ibbach Lommfttee member Appendix K i November 22, 1932 i To: The Charles Paddock Zoo Advisory Committee From: Mel Hunter, Committee Member Subject: A telephone conservation with John Yocum, DIM, Zoo Veterinarian. I telephoned Dr. Yocum to extend to him an invation to address our committee at todays meeting. He is unable to attend daytime meetings but did give me some suggestions and recommendations, which I' agreed to share with you. He feels that, given time and working with the current bugetary restrictions, to Zoo can remain open. He feels the-completion of the Lion enclosure, and the transfer of the Bengal Tigers into it, should be the highest priority. He has serious doubts that the Tiger Grotto can be built, as designed, for the money currently available. He feels:. that money could best be used remodeling and enlarging some of the existing structures. He has several specific recommendations regarding remodelingiand future exhibits,which should be considered when the Master Plan is developed. He feels the City should proceed&,. with the construction of "a service work area as quickly as possible. He feels that a Fall part of this building could be set aside as a living area for a Park employee so that the zoo could enjoy 24 hour supervision. He feels that "to expand the Zoo would be suicidal." He reports that a number of zoological parks are going out of business but feels ours can be saved, if we are realistic (financially) in our recommenations. He does not want admission charged. Should the committee schedule an ad, iticnal meeting for an evening, he would be happy to attend and Provide the committee with his recommendations. Appendix L oc aooLooIcata America, Association of Zoologill Parks anal Aquariums } EXECUTIVE OFFICE AT OGLEBAY PARK,WHEELING,WV 26003.1698 (304)242.2160 z a c 114A•A•Z•Q•A 1922410 October 1982 OFFICERS President PETER KARSTEN Director Dear Member CalgaryZoo — President•Etect We are pleased to enclose Chapter Six of the AAZPA CHARLESELER ExecutivetiveDirector GRAINTS/DEVELOPMENT MANUAL. It is entitled "Marketing for Zoological Society of San Die go Zoos and Aquariums" and was prepared by Ted Beattie, Associate Director, Administration and Development, Chicago Vice-presidentZOOlOglca' Please insert the materials in your ELVIETURNER,JR. . Society. Director binder. Fort Worth Zoological Park . Immediate Past This chapter completes the Grants/Development Committee's LOUIS R.DISABATO project regarding the preparation of the Manual, and we take Director San Antonio Zoological this means to again express our appreciation to Kathleen Gardens and Aquarium Wilson, Chairman, her committee members and those authors of Executive Director the various components of the Manual. ROBERT O.WAGNER Oglebay Park Wheeling WV All best regards, - - DIRECTORS AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF • GEORGE R.FELT ON,JR. ZOOL CAL PARES AND AQUARIUMS Director Greater Baton Rouge Zoo gvl. GERALD S.LENTZ ManagerlZoologicalOperations Robert O.(Zagner Busch Gardens-Tampa Executive Director WARREN D.THOMAS,D.V.M. Director Los Angeles zoo ROW/1 j b GARY K.CLARKE Director Enclosure Topeka Zoological Park WARREN J.ILIFF Director Washington Park Zoo THEODORE H.REED,D.V.M. Director National Zoological Park EDWARD D.ASPER - Vice_President Sea World,Inc. DONALD BRUT ING,PH.D. _ Curator/Ornithology _ New York Zool,)gical Park L RONALD FORMAN _ - Director Audubon Park 8 Zoological Garden A nonprofit,tar-e_vempt organization dedicated to the advancement of zoological parks and aquariumsfor conservation,education,scientific studies and recreation. _. P-AZPA Grants;De-veloprr.ent Manual 1 Chapter Six: Marketing for Zoos and Aquariums By Ted A. Beattie , Associate Director, Administration and Development, Chicago Zoolog=cal Society Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1 A Definition of Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3 Marketing and Public Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 .4 Marketing Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.7 Understanding Product and Performance 61. 9 Marketing the Product 6 .11 The Marketing Plan 6.13 Conclusion . . . 6 .15 6.1 Chapter Six Marketing for zoos and Aquariums Ted A. Beattie Associate Director, Administration and Development Chicago Zoological Society I. The Theory of Marketing: An Introduction Marketing in the truest sense of the word is new to the zoo and aquarium profession. For years,. zoos and aquariums have employed public relations and publicity people to perform responsibilities that have been considered relatively unimportant. During the past few years, however, the visibility y and importance of public relations, promotions, advertising, special events, etc . have increased dramatically. Suddenly these programs are recognized as being critical to the financial stability of many major -- and some smaller -= zoos and aquariums. Changes in the profession of public relations mirror the changing needs of zoos and aquariums. most major institutions long ago designated a person to write news releases and edit in-house publications. In some instances these activities characterized an organization' s entire public relations program. While such basic needs remain, the function, responsibility and definition of public relations are rapidly expanding. 6.2 Public relations in our institutions and at the corporate level has suddenly taker_ on -- or in some cases , been encom- 6 passed by -- an overall marketing program. Public relations, and therefore marketing, is rapidly emerging as goal oriented, multidisciplined, measurable and accountable. There are a number of reasons for this development, not the least of which is the impact of the economy on nonprofit as well as profit making organizations. Marketing executives in almost every industry are seeking powerful, effective programs inside and outside the realm of traditional advertising and sales promotion. They are, in snort, looking for marketing value and power, which are critical for organi.zational survival. Achieving this goal will require all of the traditional elements of public relations: promotions, . special events , advertising and related programs. Marshal- ling these efforts in a comprehensive plan will capitalize on and enhance the natural drawing power_ of the institution. With one major exception, zoos and aquariums are late to incorporate- marketing in its proper role in management within the profession. Marketing has caught the attention of zoo professionals because of the success of several zoos and aquariums around the country. Without question, the San Diego Zoological Society has been a leader in this area for years. If asked, the average citizen would probably say that the San Diego Zoo is the best zoo in the nation. In all •s 6 . 3 likelihood he/she has never visited the zoo, but has responded to a sustained marketing program which has created a positive San--aze—go ima,e and netted Zoo and the Wild Animal Park. Two major factors prompted the San Diego Zoo to move into a leadership position: competition for leisure time ' spending and inflation. The latter factor now affects , almost every nonprofit institution. II. A Definition of Marketing Textbooks offer sophisticated statements , such as "marketing is a set of human activities directed at facilitating and consummating exchanges ." In terms relevant to zoo management, marketing is setting up a dollar exchange with a visitor. Keep in mind that this involves several areas: gate admissions, membership dues, in-park food, gift and souvenir sales and fund-raising programs, all of which are directed at generating income, either earned or contributed, for the institution. + There are three distinct styles of marketing. Each has an impact on the zoo profession. Briefly, they are: 1. Aggressive marketing: the hard sell approach used to sell automobiles, packaged goods, cosmetics, etc. These industries allocate a large budget to sales -- reflecting investments for advertising, large sales forces and promotions. 2. Minimal marketing: the "no-sell" approach of .:` organizations using no marketing techniques, based on the assumption that demand will grow simply 6. 4 because they exist or because they are offering a - quality product. Zoos and aquariums certainly fell into this category during much of the last two decades; some still do. 3. Balanced marketing: the obvious middle ground. The other two styles rely heavily on a single marketing element: aggressive marketing on promotion, or minimal marketing on product. - Balanced marketing attempts to combine these approaches and seems to be the style that best satisfies the needs and tastes of most nonprofit organizations . It applies to zoos and - - aquariums, because we have a very popular product and we have placed greater emphasis on the quality of our institutions in recent years . Well planned marketing efforts will combine these elements to help an institution establish and meet its goals and . objectives. III. Marketing and Public Relations The relationship between public relations and marketing is important to understand. For years many zoos and aquariums have mistakenly believed that their promotion or public relations efforts constituted a marketing program. Public relations itself has changed; its practitioners (more appropriately called marketing directors) have graduated from being journalists to managers. They have become more numbers oriented and, therefore, more goal oriented. They know that intelligent management is not just buying a clipping service, . but making use of that service to invite or encourage greater - - 6. 5 participation byte visitor or potential me�er. One of the ways to examine the new public relations/marketing profession is by outlining its most important characteristics: - s 1. Marketing or _ n ca: i . -- ;{ c r� a -i- - --r t---2.-2s,-2 ---- Io . a�� pu�_�c tons ac�i ri.t_�s, as we now define them, must be viewed as marketing opportunities in the context of a marketing program. Too often publicity projects and prcyrams are undertaken because someone thought the event or the story was "good PR. " Often the events, even if well executed, contribute little or nothing to the larger cash flow picture. The concepts of marketing and the new public relations are one. 2. Goal orientation.' The "new" public relations is more interested in the goal than in technique. This approach focuses on organizational objectives and helps attain them. Where there are no clear goals, marketing can help define thea. 3. Sensitivity. This is the absolute. Being 'sensitive to visitors and their needs and then to the market,+ the media and everyone else is essential. Sensitivity may be viewed as the essense of marketing. 4. Leadership orientation. Doing the obvious is just the first step. After approaching visitor attendance problems with sensitivity, zoo and aquarium marketing directors should help .lead the organization by exam- 6.6 ining new directions and more marketing possibilities. 5. Multi-ole crannels. The nes public relations has a wiuer array of communication channels open to it than any single marketing medium: group communications, one-to-one communication, literature, publications, corporate advertising, audio-visuals, publicity, promotion and all the tools of the burgeoning video revolution. 6. Measurability. Marketing can, and indeed must, be measured against the organization goal. Where obvious measurement is lacking, the marketing team must devise meaningful measurement models. Communications measurement ans�•iers the question: "Did we do what we said we would do?" Marketing measurement answers r the question: "Did it make a difference?" Management needs answers to both. 7 . Accountability. . If all of the foregoing character- --i.sitics are in place, the program has accountability. - - -— This is the insurance policy of the future for manage- ment. After all, marketing is an investment like any otter. It must return more than the value of the investment. There must be a payback, but the size and nature of the return on investment can and Will vary among institutions. Public relations, if defined as being marketing minded, goal oriented and measurable , will provide institutions with greater results than ever before. This discussion of public relations ' 6. 7 and its relationship to a irarketing program will no doubt continue as zoo and aquari.usm professionals seek to expand their efforts in these direct-ions. Marketing is new not only to the zoo and aquarium profes- sion; museums are also being faced with similar situations. In a recent.museum association newsletter, the question of marketing and its imiportance was addressed directly: "We believe that more and more museums are finding it expedient to use marketing as an effective and sensible method of achieving future goals. Marketing focuses on the institutionsmembers' needs. Marketing is preoccupied with the idea of satisfying those needs as the key to satisfying organizational goals. Under the marketing concept, the member and the visitor are k at the top of the organizational chart." IV. Mar.ceti nu Research A Ivey step in planning is conducting regular surveys of the markets that affect the institution' s operations. It is important to learn everything you can about your visitors as well as those who do not co.e to your facility. Profiles of your patrons provide you with such infcrmation as: - who your visitors are, - where they live, - why they came, - how they got to your facility (transportation) , 6. 8 how frequeri ly they._visit,_ - if they are zoo or ac,,un-r_1<m members what they Like best, what they do not like, etc. if they plan to visit again. Knowledge and understanding of your product _(in this case the zoo or aquarium) and what constitutes your most marketable assets are essential. It is to your benefit to know your most popular exhibits and any animal (or animals) particularly well known in your community. The institutional market profile must include: - demographic information, - an analvsis and definition of the competition, its strengths and weaknesses, - opinions and attitudes of the community concerning the zoo or aquarium, and - a careful lookat what the i'nstitution has done in the past to reach the marketplace or simply to evaluate its role in the community. Acquiring this information need not be difficult; there is more than one way to gather it. One of the simplest is to use your own staff or volunteers to conduct a visitor study. If this is not feasible, offer the project to a volunteer group. Contact area universities; perhaps a marketing or research department might be interested in conducting a project at your institution. These are generally free. Your institution may 6. 9 s require the services of a professional market research firm, depending on the scale of the project. V. Lne?erstandira Product and Performance Take a thoughtful, objective. look at your institution. What is your zoo' s or aquarium' s i wage in the co,-Turnunity? One of the best ways to demon5trate how a market can change is by examole. Relate the following example to your market area; if there are similarities, how are you dealing with the problems? About 12 years ago, the marketplace of Greater Cincinnati experienced significant changes which af-fected the Cincinnati Zoo. Southwestern Ohio in the early 19701 -- was not a prime area for major recreational attractions . The Cincinnati Reds baseball team was the only attraction drawing tourists into Q - _° the Greater Cincinnati area. At that time the baseball team played in old Crosley Field (with a capacity of only 30,000) and relied heavily on the support of local fans . Annual baseball attendance at that time was about 800 ,000 to 1,000 ,000 . The Cincinnati Zoo, one of the nation' s finest - -- - in earlier years, was suffering from neglect and needed renovation. Annual Zoo attendance hovered at 650,000. Significantly, the Zoo was basically self-supporting, relying on admission charges , membership dues and gifts for operating expenses. In 1976 things began to change. The Reds moved into a spacious new stadium on the riverfront in downtown Cincinnati. With a stadium capacity of nearly 55,000 and a new marketing 6. 10 program., the Reds' attendance soared to nearly _2, 600,_000 annually. A huge new amusement _park, King' s island, had also opened in 1972 and began attracting nearly 2 ,500 000 people per year. King' s Island opened a wild animal safari and began marketing this new attraction heavily not only in the local community but throughout the five-state regional area. Shopping malls sprouted up in the suburbs and began opening their doors for business on Sundays. Suddenly, the area had become a major tourist destination _ and competition intensified for the recreationaldollar. The Zoo had never been actively forced to market its product, but the atmosphere was changing greatly. More competition invaded the area, and it became evident that the Zoo would have to e begin an aggressive campaign not only to upgrade the park, but to attract new visitors and diversify and increase its financial support. Following the advice of professional consultants and strong direction from its Board of Trustees, the Zoo started a major program of capital improvements. By early 1978, extensive landscaping was completed and two new exhibits were ready to open. Board emphasis then moved to the ; creation of a new marketing department. Attendance grew rapidly, reaching nearly one million visitors per year in 1979 and 1980. Membership enrollment nearly doubled in three years -- approaching 20 ,000 families. 6. 11 An animal adoption p:-ograii, special fund-raising everts and new °m 3?'ber` only" ZCttt7i.} es__`011owed, develo-ong new and _ enduring revenue sources the Zoo and stabilizing its financial operation. The combination of new marketing programs and physical improvements was very effective. This brief example attests to the positive results that can be achieved when certair negative pressures are exerted upon an institution. Self-generated earned and contributed income are now almost solely responsible for the Cincinnati Zoo' s positive financial position. VI. Marketina the Product Before choosing the elements of the marketing program, develop goals and objectives based on specific needs. By using • the research gathered in earlier studies and by understanding the product, you should be able to establish goals for increasing. attendance, expanding riembershlp, and developing new education programs. Define your target audience according to the information provided by earlier studies: who is visiting the park? and why are they coming? Putting together a marketing plan for an entire year is an ambitious project; the theory and reasoning behind each step would require lengthy explanantion. For more detailed information, I recommend D=. Philip Kotler ' s book, Marketing for Non-Profit Inst:.itutions . This is must reading for anyone involved in marketing programs for nonprofit institutions. 6. 12 " � a Work closely with the director_ , senior staff and Board of -f Trustees to set marketing goals. Be realistic in setting these objectives , using the research data ;to help determine what is and is not possible. Know and understand your market before making projections . Ideally the staff should include an individual who understands marketing either through experience or education. Consider investing in a marketing position, setting aside operating dollars for marketing programs, and establishing marketing budget. In preparing an annual budget try the followingiguideline. Take about 5 percent of the institution's. total annual operating budget and allocate that money for marketing programs. Marketing -textbooks will tell you that successful companies spend from 20� to 30� of every dollar for .marketing efforts.. That is C not necessary for zoos and aquariums. Your marketing program will include some cash outlays, but will also rely on continuing aggressive public relations efforts. "All of the above depends ------ - - - almost entirely on your institution' s need to generate income. _. Based on your needs, set up a calendar of events, promotions and activities that will generate results. For example, if one of your goals is increased attendance, plan special events and promotions during peak attendance months. Use research data to determine what events would be most appealing in your market, and then establish which audience would best respond to an event at the zoo or aquarium. r ' 6 . 13 Off-season mon-ho might be attendance building tires, but weigh the prospects carefully before sp-e.ndi:C too :inch mmoney or. tine on these periods. You can achieve nigger and better results when your potential audience is greater. VII. The Marketing Plan When considering the elements for your -own program, I would recommend strong consideration of several key areas : 1. Develop a paid advertising, plan to support the special events, new exhibits, popular_ exhibits, etc. Do y not hesitate to contact an advertising agency in your community for assistance . They can be very helpful and may be willing to donate their time on a public service basis. 2. Incorporate public relations/media relations as part of your overall effort. Build credibility. Bring the media to the park for important, newsworthy, feature events. Send news releases. Support :special events with as much "free" >>wblicity as possible. Paid advertising will not in any way hinder your public relations results. The zoo is generally good news and the media needs you. 3. Maintain a current set of public service advertising spots. Professionally prepared spots have an excellent chance of receiving pr im e-ta.me play. Be sure all stations have your current materials. I would also L 6 . 14 recommend proposing- to radio_ and television_ stations a two-for-one buy when you begin to purchase _ advertising. Under this system, you buy a 30-second TV spot in a prime-time slot, and the station donates, as a part of its public service commitment, another 30-second spot in a similar time frame. This is an ongoing practice in several areas of the country and is worth investigating in your area. 4. Special events and promotions should be used to your advantage. Give visitors another reason to come to your zoo or aquarium, but use good taste and take care not to cheapen your attraction. Maintain a positive image . Some popular promotion ideas include: t: - animal demonstrations and shows £. - zoo keeper day promotions holiday promotions such as Easter egg hunts, ' parades, -`and Halloween or Christmas parties - craft, flower or art shows - McDonald 's days, etc. - a county fair - antique car shows - coupon promotions - community days - ice skating, skiing - concerts 6:15 poster promotions C ; a zoo marathon t radio remotes AAA promotions 5. Produce a brochure and poster distribution plan. You should be sure to have the institution' s promotional brochure and a large , eye-catching poster in all area motels, hotels, restaurants and tourist locations. Work with the local hotel/motel association and restaurant association in addition to the convention bureau in your area. 6. Carefully evaluate each event as it occurs and analyze the whole marketing program at the end of each year. t Study the results to determine which goals were met, E what 'went right and what went wrong. After the year- end review, make recommendations for the coming season. VIII. In Conclusion Marketing has an important role within the zoo and aquarium profession because many institutions are supported largely by the visiting public. The level of support varies among institutions , but in one way or another, all zoos and aquariums need to become more competitive and increase visitor service revenues . For our institutions to survive, and even more importantly for them to fulfill their roles in the areas of animal ( conservation, propagation, research and exhibition, sound \._. financial management is required. Marketing has much to contribute to sustained growth and stability for the profession. • RESOLUTION NO. 6-83 - --- _l RESOLUTION OF THE ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT POLICIES TO PROVIDE A CONSISTENT AND ASSURED SUBVENTION REVENUE BASE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND TO MAKE THIS A MATTER OF HIGHEST PRIORITY WHEREAS, Atascadero is a post-Proposition 13 city having incor- porated on July 2, 1979 , serving a population of 17, 313; and WHEREAS, the combination of cigarette tax and motor vehicle "in lieu" tax provides over 15% of the City' s total General Fund revenue; and WHEREAS, motor vehicle "in lieu" tax is our third largest single source of revenue after sales and use tax and property tax; and WHEREAS , subventions such as cigarette and motor vehicle "in lieu tax have been a long established and traditional source of funding for local government; and WHEREAS, as a post-Proposition 13 city, the City of Atascadero did not receive any "bail-out" assistance; and • WHEREAS, any cuts in subventions presently disbursed to Atascadero would amount to a "reverse bail-out" to the State of California. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the State Legislature take ac- tion to assure known and consistent sources of funding for local gov- ernments and to retain existing long-established subventions; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the issues of local government funding be the number one priority of this current session. On motion by Councilman and seconded by Councilman , the foregoing resolution is hereby adopted in its en- tirety on the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ADOPTED: ROLFE NELSON, Mayor • Resolution No. 6-83(pLocal Revenue ATTEST: • BARBARA NORRIS, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: /s/ Allen Grimes ALLEN GRIMES, City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: M Y /.-'WARDEN,- City Manager • • 2 ef7M Qin fishing -swimming oyor Juanita Qualls oyor pro tem Jock Kean Councilman AlfredC. Cityo f Grover C1Y Councilman Woody Lynnnn Councilman David Ekbom o beach Community City Administrator Arnold Dowdy December 28, 1982 Senator Henry Mello 725 Pacific Street San Luis Obispo, California 93401 Dear Henry: The City of Grover City has recently received a great deal of information concerning fiscal problems existing with the many cities, counties and school districts of the State of California; also, accompanying material with additional information relating to the financial difficulties of the State of California itself. The City of Grover City recognizes that this is a difficult time for all elected officials especially relating to the funding of necessary governmental operations. It is imperative that the State Legislators act responsibly toward the funding of not only their own governmental operations but also to insure the financial solvency of cities, counties and school districts. Unless firm measures are taken to insure that all governmental operations will have the means at their disposal to provide the necessary income to run basic governmental operations, there will be serious and dire consequences. Already cities in our state (the City of Parlier) are starting to throw up their hands and file for bankruptcy. Cities cannot fund general fund operations to subsidize fees and charges based on utilities and still maintain the integrity of the local citizens. Nor can general fund operations continue to operate out of development fees in which most areas are non-existent. It is necessary that the State Legislators understand the needs of local government operations before it is too late. As a bedroom community without 154 S. 8th Street P. 0. Box 365 Grover City, California 93433 phone (805) 489-4040 r December 28, 1982 Page Two t City of Grover City significant commercial development, Grover City has been hit extremely hard since Proposition 13 and the development slow down. In an effort to maintain minimal operations in the present year, Grover City has laid off nine of 44 employees, thus reducing its staff by over 20 percent, and has also granted no salary increases to employees. These difficult decisions were made recognizing that Grover City, even with 44 employees a year ago, had the lowest employee per population in our County. Grover City would request that all of the cities in the counties of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara join with them in demanding the State Legislators provide a safe funding source for cities, counties and school districts to enable the necessary governmental operations to be conducted at the local and more efficient level . Respectfully, jJUANITA QUALLS Mayor JQ:dh cc: City of Banning Lucia Mar Unified School District County of Santa Barbara County of San Luis Obispo City of Carpinteria City of Arroyo Grande City of Guadalupe City of Atascadero City of Lompoc City of Morro Bay City of Santa Barbara City of Paso Robles City of Santa Maria City of Pismo Beach City of San Luis Obispo r ayor Juanita Qualls Moyor pro tem Jack Kean Councilman Alfred C.Dutra Citi O Grover City Councilman Woody Lynn Councilman David Ekbom a beach community City Administrator Arnold Dowdy December 28, 1982 Senator Kenneth L. Maddy Post Office Box 249 Hilmar, California 95324 Dear Ken: The City of Grover City has recently received a great deal of information concerning fiscal problems existing with the many cities, counties and school districts of the State of California; also, accompanying material with additional information relating to the financial difficulties of the State of California itself. The City of Grover City recognizes that this is a difficult time for all elected z officials especially relating to the funding of necessary governmental operations. It is imperative that the State Legislators act responsibly toward the funding of not only their own governmental operations but also to insure the financial solvency of cities, counties and school districts. Unless firm measures are taken to insure that all governmental operations will have the means at their disposal to provide the necessary income to run basic governmental operations, there will be serious and dire consequences. Already cities in our state (the City of Parlier) are starting to throw up their hands and file for bankruptcy. Cities cannot fund general fund operations to subsidize fees and charges based on utilities and still maintain the integrity of the local citizens. Nor can general fund operations continue to operate out of development fees in which most areas are non-existent. It is necessary that the State Legislators understand the needs of local government operations before it is too late. As a bedroom community without 154 S. 8th Street P. O. Box 365 Grover City, California 93433 phone (805) 489-4040 E' sil-fing Mayor Juanita Oua1/s Mayor pro tem Jack Kean City Councilman Dutra Councilmen Woody Lynn O f Grover City Councilman David Ekbom a beach community City Administrator Arnold Dowdy I December 28, 1982 The Honorable Carol Hallett Assemblywoman 6650 Belleau blood Lane Suite #203 Sacramento, California 95822 ' Dear Carol : The City of Grover City has recently received a great deal of information concerning fiscal problems existing with the many cities, counties and school districts of the State of California; also, accompanying material with additional information relating to the financial difficulties of the State of E California itself. The City of Grover City recognizes that this is a difficult time for all elected officials especially relating to the funding of necessary governmental operations. It is imperative that the State Legislators act responsibly toward the funding of not only their own governmental operations but also to insure the financial solvency of cities, counties and school districts. Unless firm measures are taken to insure that all governmental operations will have the means at their disposal to provide the necessary income to run basic governmental operations, there will be serious and dire consequences. Already cities in our state (the City of Parlier) are starting to throw up their hands and file for bankruptcy. Cities cannot fund general fund operations to subsidize fees and charges based on utilities and still maintain the integrity of the local citizens. Nor can general fund operations continue to operate out of development fees in which most areas are non-existent. It is necessary that the State Legislators understand the needs of local government operations before it is too late. As a bedroom community without 154 S. 8th Street " P. 0. Box 365' . Grover City Colilornic 93433 phone (805) 489-4040 1 s F .. ��� �Y 4+-. � C. hts,�..... "" .s F '�•� '� lana,` �r - i v pit • T _ 8838 E.VALLEY BOULEVARD ROSEMEAD,CALIFORNIA 91770 (213)288-6671 0 Oso ead January 3, 1983 Honorable Rolfe D. Nelson Mayor City of Atascadero P. 0. Box 747 Atascadero, California 93423 Dear Mayor Nelson: At our regular meeting of December 28, 1982, the Rosemead City Council took formal action to adopt Resolution No. 82-56. We have enclosed a copy of that resolution for your information and convenience. In summary, the resolution states that following the passage of Proposition 13, the State, through AB 8, elected to provide bail-out monies to those cities that had experienced a reduction in their revenue sources due to the loss of property tax revenues. As you are aware, some cities within the State of California did not receive any of these bail-out monies. These are cities which do not levy a local property tax. Rosemead is one of those cities and as such is requesting that any reduction in allocations to cities should come from the so-called bail-out funds. This will provide the assurance that instead of deleting them and in effect having "No Property Tax" cities sub- sidizing the bail-out program. Should you have any questions regarding this resolution, or need further explanation, please contact me. We would urge your City Council to pass a similar resolution, and forward a copy to your local legislators. Sincerely, LOUIS TURY, JR. Mayor LT:sm MAYOR: MAYOR PRO TEM: COUNCILMEN: LOUIS TURY,JR. G.H."PAT"CLEVELAND MARVIN J.CICHY JAY T.IMPERIAL GARY A.TAYLOR i I RESOLUTION NO. 82-56 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OI' THE CITY Or ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT A POLICY DESIGNATING THAT ANY LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDING `NHICH IS REALLOCATED FOR STATE PURPOSES SHOULD BE ALLOCATED FROki LOCAL GOVERNtfENT "BAIL-OUT" FUNDS. WHEREAS , voters of the State of California overwhelmingly passed Proposition 13 and thereby severely reduced property tax revenues of many local governments throughout the State; and WHEREAS , the States Treasury had a large surplus of unappro- priated funds on hand at the time Proposition 13 became effective; and WHEREAS , the State Legislature made a conscious decision to utilize the existing state surplus to "bail out" cities, redevelopment agencies, and other local entities who experienced large reductions in their property tax revenues; and WHEREAS, these bail-out funds were designed as a temporary stop-gap measure following passage of Proposition 13 ; and WHEREAS , subventions have been a long established and traditional source of funding for local governments ; and WHEREAS , the City of Rosemead has provided municipal services without utilizing a local property tax since its incorporation it 1959; and - WHEREAS , the efficient use of State subvention monies has been an effective funding method to provide services •to the citizens of Rosemead; and WHEREAS, as a "No Property Tax City" , Rosemead has never been eligible to receive any of the bail-out funds, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Rosemead City Council urges the State Legislature to establish the policy of leaving the :.subventions intact and discontinue the practice of using state funds " o bail out local agencies, and redirect those "bail out" funds to ' educing the State deficit. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADGPTEL this ' 28th day of •Decetzber 1982. Mayor ATTEST: City lerk :x A 't RESOLUTION NO. 1982-61 DEC 1$81 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BANNING URGING THE STATE LEGISLA- TURE TO MAKE LOCAL REVENUE DEFICIENCIES THE HIGHEST PRIORITY IN THE NEXT SESSION WHEREAS, Banning is a full-service City, including a municipally Ot x owned electric company and airport, serving a population of 15,000; and WHEREAS, Banning has General Fund obligations of 3.7 million dol- lars necessary to provide a minimum level of service for Police, Fire, � w streets, Parks and Recreation, etc.; and WHEREAS, only one-third of this total comes from the two major s' -- revenue sources available to General Law cities ($540,000 in property taxes and $670,000 in sales taxes), requiring the City to fund the re- maining 2.5 million from other sources, the largest portion of which is rte'{Y of necessity borne by its utilities as administrative overhead; and 4 �E WHEREAS, were it not for its Enterprise Funds (water, sewer and 11. <.�. electric), Banning's General Fund would be insufficient to finance any- thing beyond Police, Fire and administrative support; and WHEREAS, even with support from Enterprise Funds, Banning was forced in 1981-82 to eliminate 18 positions in order to balance its bud- get; and WHEREAS, this year, by virtue of the State's own financial dilem- ma, Banning's vehicle in-lieu fees were reduced by $147,000 over the pre- vious year, necessitating further service reductions; and WHEREAS, municipalities have virtually no practical way (given the ' fact that Assessment Districts require two-thirds vote) of addressing ma- jor revenue needs without assistance from either the State or Federal Governments, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Banning requests the support of every City in the State to join with it in urging the f -- Legislature to make the issue of revenue deficiencies, both for municipal- r � � ities and School Districts, the number one priority in the new session. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of November, 1982. Mayor, City of Bannin California ATTE ,` ucille M. Elizondo, City Cl k err CERTIFICATION _ ... � I, LUCILLE M. ELIZONDO, City Clerk of the City of Banning, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Banning, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 8th day of November, 1982, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Councilmembers Burgess, Page, Williams, Kohagen, Mayor Wolfram NOES: None ABSENT: None (- S E A L ) Lucille M. Elizondo, City Cle ;� 4 >- 'City of ,Banning, California 0 03 i _M_E_M 0 R A N_D_U_M • l I TO: City Council FROM: City Manager SUBJECT: Appointment of Coastal Commissioner DATE: January 20, 1983 I have checked with the League of California Cities concern- ing the appointment to the California Coastal Commission of a person from this Region. Although we are not a coastal city, we are within the area and, therefore, may make a recommendation if so desired. Mr . Wright, Mayor of Port Hueneme, has been on the Commission for many years, is knowledgeable and would appear to be a quali- fied nominee. In the absence, therefore, of any alternative, the Council may wish to consider recommending Mr. Wright for appoint- ment. This will require a motion by Council. ®RRAYW. ARDEN� MLW:ad • PCORT y CIVIC CENTER TPCity of Port Hueneme 250 North Ventura Road • Port Hueneme, California 93041 • Phone(805)488-3625 r�a� Gov OFFICE OF THE MAYOR January 3, 1983 Mayor Robert J. Wilkins, Jr. City of Atascadero 6500 Palma Avenue Atascadero, CA 93423 Dear Mayor Wilkins : Enclosed is a copy of correspondence from Governor-Elect Deukmejian's office concerning California Coastal Commission appointments. It is apparent that he intends to call for nominations for potential appoint- ment to the Commission. In accordance with the request to the League office to help expedite this procedure, I am forwarding you a copy of the letter to Don Benninghoven, Executive Director of the League, and a copy of a letter from Russ Selix, attorney for the League, to Steve Merksamer, Chief of Staff for the Governor-Elect, explaining the nomination and appointment process. Best wishes for a great 1983! Sincerely, ZLt��" DORILL B. WRIGHT, Mayor and 1st Vice President, League of California Cities DBW/kj cc: Don Benninghoven, League of California Cities 0 - 1 ` ��tate of aalifa.ntia OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR-ELECT 3550 WILSHIRE"'-'- 555 CAPITOL MALL.SUITE 4.17 GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN TEBOULEVARD. SUITE 1608 SACRAMENTO.CA 95814 GOVERNOR-ELECT LOS ANGELES.CA 90010 December 23, 1982 Don Benninghoven Executive Director League of California Cities 1400 K Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Don: As you know, commencing January 3-, 1983, Governor- -Elect George Deukmejian will have four appointments to make to the California Coastal Commission. This process requires that two of these appointments must be made from specified regions of the state. Moreover, the two regional members must be selected from a list of . nominees recommended by city councils and boards of super- visors in the specified regions . Governor-Elect Deukmejian would like very much to have input from the League of California Cities and the County Supervisors Association of California concerning the regional candidates who will be sent to him as potential appointees to the Commission. To assist us in the appointment process , we would appreciate your working together with C.S .A. C. to facilitate the prompt submission of qualified nominees for Governor-Elect . Deukmejian' s consideration and to provide your views on those nominees the League and C.S .A.C. believe are the most qualified for appointment. Ted Bruinsma, our Transition .Appointments Coordinator, will be contacting you in this regard. Cordially, Steven A. Merksamer -� Executive Secretary and Chief of Staff to the Governor-Elect mh CC: Russell Selix Cm UA t rc� � . League California .s F �` g California Cities _ Work Together Sacramento, CA :+overher 19, 1982 Steve i1.erksamez Chief of Staff Governor-Elect George Deukmejian 555 Capitol :i.11, Suite 417 Sacraaeuto, CA 95614 F,E: Appointmauts'to SLate Coastal Co=ission Dear Steve: Congratulations, both on George Deul:mejian'e election and on your appointvent as Chief of Staff. Obviously there are' lots of &read where we will want to work together. After your initial major organizational decisions have been mde and you have the tinee, ve can sit down to discuss these. I'zr writing to you nov because from n=crous pec+ple I've heart: that one of tilt Governor's i_=_ediate priorities is to rev anpoint--nts to the State Coastcl CO=ission end that you vented clarification on tae procedures involved.. As I'm sure you know, the Governor can appoint four of the twelve a mej:hers of the State Coastal Co= it sion. All mani-ers of the Coastal Co--fission serve st the pleasure of the appointing authority rcgard- less of >.aen their two-year terms e:4)irc. -Iwo of the four appoiztracnts that the Governor can tZke are public merLers r.4uica can be nude i=ed_atelupoa his ass:m^.inn office, and are nor subject to Senate confirration. Thus the process for making a change to these two r__-'�ers is a single one of removing the two current appointees ani replacing them vrith persons of the Governor's choosing,. The process for replacing local government me=' l. =rs on the Coastal Co=.ission is much more co=plicated. The process requires that these two appointments be r--de froze specified regions of the state, from: lists of members o.' city councils and boards of supervisors that are sub=itted by the cities and counties within those regions. Lezislation enacted just this year (S3 1195, Chapter 1469 rmcnding 130313 of the Public Resources Code) provides that the process for selecting nam=es may begin even before the vacancy occurs when it is expected that there will be c vacancy. The legislation provides that the Coastal Go>=ission's executive director, ,when there is an expected Vacancy, is to notify the appointing authority who thew is required to notify the cities and counties in the regions to subrat net, names for appointment. HEADQUARTERS CONFERENCE REGISTRATION OFFICE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OFFICE 1400 K STREET.SACRAMENTO 95814 HOTEL CLAREMONT, BERKELEY 94705 900 WILSHIRE BLVD..SUITE 606,LOS ANGELES 90017 (916)444-5790 (415)843-3083 (213)624-4934 Steve rieri:sainer Sacramento, CA hovenber. 19, 1982 ' i Page 2 Taus, wZile the re..aysl of aIle current Coastal Cor-lesion me bcrs will not be ti=de until Governor lieu2:a+eJfan assumes office on January 3, there is nothini to preclude hire as the appointing Ru tssority of a vacancy that =ny occur at that time from now notifying the local agencies of the possibility of a vacancy. (I think the executive director step cam be by-passes.) Sectio= 3D331.2 of the PuLlic Fesources Co:?e provides tajat the local oovern.•r-=ts are to be provided 30 days to rua-e nOLii.latio.:s. gy scuding cut a notice to tale cities and counties no~, t:2e Governor would t:.en receive a list of city and couats officials by early Jarw^.ry fro:-, which be could tile= =al'--e the appointriants so t::at Lilere Would not necessarily be a delny or vacancy occurrinu for any period of ti:w oa t ic Coastal Coy-fission. to be rade frciw the '" Ortil Coast r^.eSian" C .e of the ap�:oir.tr.cnts is _ _ -;es j,; t::e ccurties of iij�l `:crte. of the stata zc'_!ica inclu'es til" c« olut ct.:: :_cudaciao. �_ e Ct:lcr a* i- to be L. ,dc fco= the '•` O:lt:i �.0^.tr21 Coast-21 Ull'� .•::ich includes tYs? C:I:+ZLfEE of rad Luis and Tn G:c:l of these rEri=s, the Gi'ispo, Santa :arb4ra a_ �'L:aura. _ - co U*ective cit-1.1--.5 of Vac:l Co n t': anC tt:{' it:Gi�l .,+�' 1 COli�It}' ✓O�'.r45 o� sui,er�isOr:d arc eack; re uirf ti to Z::J.'Fla CIC 'C�...:2t.3 f.roup5 • s;:e;visors -.....� nor'-inate t =y no=.inre ccunty supervisors, anc: the co:...t} city effic�ais. In ac�itior., citias or a Co:::lt .�ocrd of supervisors rzy ho=in^te persons fro:.: other coa:itie... us, ifall of the local �OtrJal_�'^.�fi i.�rCC 01 i C ucZre ind,v46ua�. a1:: Cf:OoSc :IOt to QQ���ate 1-1-0:1r. else, tae Governor =--v ord receive c.:c ::a-.c- in nor.iaation. r f ter rLCE 1T'.i:i til(' Llc1 . :i Of ti.e no-;'•Bees, t!,,:. T`G':c ilOr =ust CitLler a� 'oint o:le OF the nomit:c:es c:it ain 3.% .ys cr :.otify the boar3s of Su:�c:rVlSCrfi ;.,G t�l. Citi SGiLctiOu coz-:ittecs (�-O"c)Osed of tae zzyors of all of the cities in eac:: cQant;) that no-1L or tyle uo:.lil.ees are acceptable and_ request the boar us of supervisors and city selection cor-..ittees to make additional noninations. This is the basic overview of the process for app of ting new mcz±bers of the Coastal Cot-.-:is£iOn- The pur ose of actin" now to solicit names is that if the Governor waits until after he is in office and then removes the current Coastal Co;.,...issioners, twill create vacancies on the Coastal Co=Assion. There is no clear aut:lority to allot. the Goveruor 'to it`vediately fill those vacancies evau with persons from the lists which were submitted by local -over:=e::ts t%:o years ago. :allen a persons Ile Coastal Go:^fission has indicated teat it would c: appointed throu;;h such a process. F 4P r Steve Herksrner Sacrsmcnto, Ch i:ovenber 19, 1982 Page 3 Letters may be sent to the mayor of each coastal city (with a copy to the city manager) and to the chair of teach board of supervisors (smith a copy to the clerk of the board of supervisors). We can provide you with wailing labels for the letters to be sent to the mayors emd city maasgers of the cities within the six affected counties. We can also follow-up your letter to see that the cities and counties do act on this expeditiously. But we cant do anything unless and until the Governor-elect indicates that he is considering nes. appointees. Please do not hesitate to call we if you have questions regarding this process or other aspects of the Coastal Con -fission or anything else affecting local government that you want to act on°quickly. IThen things have called down sone hat and you have more time, we should get together to discuss other local government issues. Very truly yours, Russell Selix - - Attorney P.S/nba bcc: Bob Ryan, Rahcho Palos Verdes Norbert Dall