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AGENDA
ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
ATASCADERO ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
6500 PALMA
FOURTH FLOOR, ROTUNDA ROOM
MAY 14, 1991
7:00 P.M.
This agenda is prepared and posted pursuant to the require-
ments of Government Code Section 54954.2. By listing a topic on
this agenda, the City Council has expressed its intent to discuss
and act on each item. In addition to any action identified in the
brief general description of each item, the action that may be tak-
en shall include: A referral to staff with specific requests for
information; continuance; specific direction to staff concerning
the policy or mission of the item; discontinuance of consideration;
authorization to enter into negotiations and execute agreements
pertaining to the item; adoption or approval; and, disapproval.
Copies of the staff reports or other documentation relating to
each item of business referred to on the agenda are on file in the
office of the City Clerk, available for public inspection during
City Hall business hours. The City Clerk will answer any questions
regarding the agenda.
RULES OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
* Members of the audience may speak on any item on the agenda.
* A person may speak for five (5) minutes.
* No one may speak for a second time until everyone wishing to
speak has had an opportunity to do so.
* No one may speak more than twice on any item.
* Council Members may question any speaker; the speaker may
respond but, after the allotted time has expired, may not
initiate further discussion.
* The floor will then be closed to public participation and
open for Council discussion.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
City Council Comment:
Proclamations "California Peace Day", May 19, 1991
Presentation by Mary Gayle, Burke, Williams & -Sorensen,
Esq. , on study of the feasibility of accepting Atascadero
Colony Roads
COMMUNITY FORUMS
The City Council values and encourages exchange of ideas and
comments from you, the citizen. The Community Forum period is
provided to receive comments from the public on matters other than
scheduled agenda items. To increase the effectiveness of Community
Forum, the following rules will be enforced:
* A maximum of 30 minutes will be allowed for Community Forum,
unless Council authorizes an extension.
* All remarks shall be addressed to Council, as a whole, and
not to any individual member thereof.
No person shall be permitted to make slanderous, profane or
personal remarks against any Council Member, commissions &
staff.
A. COMMITTEE REPORTS (The following represents ad hoc or standing
committees. Informative status reports will be given, as felt
necessary. ) :
I. S.L.O. Area Coordinating Council/North Coastal Transit
2. Solid/Hazardous Waste Management Committee
3. Recycling Committee
4. Economic Opportunity Commission
5. City/School Committee
6. Traffic Committee
7. Downtown Interim Sign Committee (See Item D-1)
8. County Water Advisory Board
9. Economic Round Table
10 B.I.A.
11. Colony Roads Committee
B. CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed under Item A, Consent Calendar, are consid-
ered to be routine, and will be enacted by one motion in the form
listed below. There will be no separate discussion on these items.
A 'member of the Council- or public may, by request, have any item
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removed from the Consent Calendar, which shall then be reviewed and
acted upon separately after the adoption of the Consent Calendar:
1. APRIL 9, 1991 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
2. APRIL 23, 1991 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
3. GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY REPORT - CONSIDERATION OF PLANNING
COMMISSION'S REPORT ON ACQUISITION OF STADIUM ;PARK
4. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 24-88, 8005 SAN GABRIEL - Subdivision of
two lots of 9.35 acres into three parcels containing 2.50,
2.50 and 4.35 acres (Kenney/Stewart)
5. RESOLUTION NO. 36-91 - AUTHORIZING CITY ACCOUNT WITH ORANGE
COUNTY'S INVESTMENT POOL
6. RESOLUTION NO. 38-91 - AUTHORIZING PHASE II OF CRAWFORD, MUL-
TARI & STARR STUDY: FISCAL IMPACT MODEL
7. RESOLUTION NO. 39-91 - APPROVING LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH
VALLEY BANK LEASING FOR THE PURCHASE OF CAPITAL EQUIPMENT
8. RESOLUTION NO. 40-91 - AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE GREAT
WESTERN BANK DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
9. RESOLUTION NO. 37-91 - ADOPTING A CITY-WIDE SAFETY PROGRAM,
PURSUANT TO SB 198
10. CHANGE ORDER RE: PARKING LOT, FIRE STATION #1
C. HEARINGSIAPPEARANCES:
1. C.U.P. 01-91 - APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION: CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL TO PERMIT EXPANSION OF ATASCADERO CARD PARLOUR, 5950
EL CAMINO REAL
2. SAN MARCOS ROAD EXTENSION - TREEREMOVALREQUEST (cont'd from
2/26/91)
D. REGULAR BUSINESS•
1. DOWNTOWN INTERIM SIGN COMMITTEE REPORT (Mayor Lilley)
2. RESOLUTION NO. '- APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCY ON BUILDING
& CONSTRICTION BOARD OF APPEALS
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E. INDIVIDUAL DETERM,,,INATION ANDIOR ACTION:
1. City Council
2 City Attorney
3. City Clerk
4. City Treasurer
5. City Manager
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• PROCLAMATION
"CALIFORNIA PEACE DAY"
MAY 19, 1991
WHEREAS, The California State Legislature has resolved, and
the Governor has proclaimed that all persons, institutions and
communities set aside the third Sunday in May as Peace Day, in
recognition that peaceful resolution of conflict, mutual under-
standing and good will are ways to a just and lasting peace; and
WHEREAS, Our world has gained a new recognition of our inter-
relatedness and interdependence and has begun new attempts to
achieve peace through collective security; and
WHEREAS, It is important that all citizens take this opportu-
nity to rededicate themselves to a world free from violence and war
and work to accomplish peace, security, justice and dignity for all
people; and
WHEREAS, 1991 California Peace Day, "Discovering Our Common
Ground: MANY PATHS TO PEACE" is a day of tribute to the importance
of unity within diversity, as people live and work together toward
a lasting peace in our ;world; and
WHEREAS, All citizens can be part of the peacemaking process
through our daily actions and commit to promoting peace in our
community, which is reflected in the acts of governments and organ-
izations and, most particularly, in the minds and hearts of each of
us,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF ATASCADERO does hereby proclaim
Sunday, May 19, 1991 as "California Peace Day" and May 1991 is
hereby declared the "Month of Peace" .
ALEROBERT , Mayor
City of Atasca o, CA
May 14, 1991
City of Santa Cruz
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ,',
Apr i l 29, 1991 C�r •
r'—�:•w*� CONTACT: Peace Day Project
180 7th Avenue, Suite 107
=-�:-— Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Dear Mayor:
(408) 475-0207
I am writing to invite you to join with the many cities that will proclaim California
Peace Day on Sunday, May 19, 1991.
This is the third year that our State Legislature will pass a resolution recognizing
the third Sunday in May as Peace Day and urging each city and county to "set aside
some part of the day toward the promotion and recognition of the peaceful resolution
of conflict through mutual understanding and good-will .'
In 1989, the first Peace Day in California was proclaimed by Governor Deukmejian, who
emphasized that "California, whose diverse people represent a nation within a state,
has proven that diversity is . a strength that can be directed to peaceful ends."
It is anticipated that this year Governor Wilson will carry on this popular tradition.
In 1990, more than 100 California cities and counties, representing 50% of the popu-
lation of California, proclaimed our second statewide Peace Day. Also in 1990, the
Governors of Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts,
Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island joined California in proclaiming Peace
Day.
The theme for this year's Peace Day celebration in Santa Cruz is "Many Paths To
Peace." Peace Day will be an opportunity for the community to thank the many service
organizations, schools, businesses, and government agencies that work diligently every
day for a safe and healthy community. Peace Day will stand as a day of tribute to the
importance of unity within diversity, as we live and work toward a lasting peace in
our world.
For the past two years, Peace Day Project (PDP), a non-profit educational organiza-
tion, has coordinated the recognition of California Peace Bay. In 1990 PDP was one of
ten organizations throughout the world to be appointed a United Nations "Peace
Messenger" by Secretary General Javier Perez de Cuellar, in recognition of i,t's
contribution to peace at the local level . For information, contact the Peace Day
Project at 180 Seventh Avenue, Suite 107, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, Telephone (408) 475-
0207. Please let Peace Day Project know how your city will celebrate.
Recent world events make this an especially appropriate time to proclaim and celebrate
Peace Day in your community. Please join us in celebrating on May 19, 1991.
Warmest regards,
Jane Yokoyama
Mayor
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CALIFORNIA CITIES PROCLAIMING �tg01ctC0�lxOtt9►'Otptd
"PEACE DAY," SUNDAY, MAY 20, 1990 PEACE DAY
1 . Alhambra
2. Antioch
3. Apple Valley
4. Baldwin Park 180 Seventh Avenue, Suite 107
5. Bell Gardens Santa Cruz,G M62,(W 475.020:
6. Berkeley
7. Beverly Hills 46. National City
8. Capitola 47. Newark
9. Cathedral City 48. Newman CALIFORNIA COUNTIES
10. Clayton 49. Newport Beach PROCLAIMING "PEACE D/
11 . Colton 50. Norco SUNDAY, MAY 20, 1990
12. Crescent City 51. Novato
13. Cypress 52. Oakdale 1. A!.-.m-da
14. Dana Point 53. Ojai 2. Los Angeles
15. Del Mar 54. Orinda 3. Contra Costa
16. Del Rey Oaks 55. Palm Springs 4. Mono
17. Duarte 56. Palo Alto 5. Monterey
18. Dublin 57. Pinole 6. Napa
19. East Palo Alto 58. Redwood City 7. Riverside
20. Emeryville 59. San Bernardino 8. San Francisco
21 . Eureka 60. San Carlos 9. San Luis Obispo
22. Fontana 61 . San Francisco 10. Santa Clara
23. Fort Bragg 62. San Jose 11. Santa Cruz
24. Fowler 63. San Marcos 12. Shasta
25. Garden Grove 64. San Mateo 13. Siskiyou
26. Gilroy 65. San Pablo 14. Solano
27. Half Moon Bay 66. San Ramon 15. Sonoma
28. Hayward 67. Santa Barbara 16. Stanislaus
29. Hemet 68. Santa Clara 17. Trinity
30. Huntington Park 69. Santa Clarita
31. Indio 70. Santa Cruz STATES PROCLAIMING
32. Irvine 71. Santa Monica "PEACE DAY"
33. La Palma 72. Scotts Valley SUNDAY, MAY 20, 199(
34. La Verne 73. Sebastopol
35. Loomis 74. South San Francisco 1. Alabama
36. Los Alamitos 75. Sutter Creek 2. Alaska
37. Los Altos Hills 76. Temecula 3. Arkansas
38. Los Angeles 77. Upland 4. California
39: Los Gatos 78. Valle 5. Florida
40. Lynwood 79. Vista 6. Illinois
41. Madera 80. Walnut Creek 7. Maryland
42. Menlo Park 81 . Watsonville 8. Massachusetts
43. Merced 82. Westminster 9. Mississippi
44. Monterey 83. Woodside 10. Pennsylvania
45. Mountain View 84. Yountville 11. Rhode Island
MEEnNG AGENDA
DAT 514 91 ffEM1 B-1
ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
APRIL 9, 1991
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Lilley at 7: 02 p.m. The
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Dexter.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilmembers Borgeson, Nimmo, Shiers, Dexter
and Mayor Lilley
Absent: None
Also Present: Muriel Korba, City Treasurer and Lee Dayka,
City Clerk
Staff Present: Ray Windsor, City Manager; Art Montandon, City
Attorney; Mark Joseph, Administrative Services
Director; Henry Engen, Community Development
Director; Greg Luke, Public Works Director;
Andy Takata, Community Services Director; Lt.
Bill Watton, Police Department and Gary
Kaiser, Assistant Planner
COUNCIL COMMENT: j
Councilwoman Borgeson complimented Andy Takata and his staff for
the attractive appearance of the Traffic Way Ballfields. In
addition, she stated that she would like to see Council committee
reports given at the beginning of each meeting so that more of the
public could be present to receive the status reports.
On another matter, Councilwoman Borgeson reported that she had
received a complaint relating to the installation of a GTE Mobile
cellular receiving station on Santa Ana Road. She proposed that
construction of this nature be subject to a Conditional Use Permit.
The City Manager noted that staff was aware of the situation and
would be coming before the Council with just such a recommendation
at the next regular meeting.
Brief discussion ensued relating to meeting format. By common
consensus it was decided to move Committee Reports up after
Community Forum recognizing that Individual Determinations would
remain at the end of the agenda.
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PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS:
Mayor Lilley recognized the work of H. John Edens, Jr. , outgoing
member of the Building & Construction Board of Appeals. Mr. Edens
was not present to accept the plague of appreciation and the Clerk
was asked to see to it that it was received.
Alan Metzler, Assistant Director of Community Services and Zoo
Manager, and Mr. George Beatie, President of the Zoological
Society, presented the Zoo Accreditation Plaque to Mayor Lilley.
Mayor Lilley read the proclamation for "National Library Week" ,
April 14-21, 1991.
In addition, Mayor Lilley read a letter from Dave Transportation
Services, Inc. to Greg Luke, Public Works Director, notifying him
that the Atascadero Dial-A-Ride was awarded the First Place Award
of Excellence.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
George Highland, 7275 Carmelita Avenue, expressed concern relating
to the lack of a hearing schedule on the General Plan Update.
Henry Engen, Community Development Director, responded that the
firm of Crawford, Multari & Starr was presently preparing the draft
Environmental Impact Report and indicated that he anticipated
hearings would begin in the Summer of 1991.
Carol Ball, local resident and realtor, remarked that she had
appreciated the open forum presented by Caltrans on the proposed
Highway 41 extension.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Lilley read the Consent Calendar, as follows:
1. MARCH 12, 1991 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
2. RESOLUTION NO. 27-91 - AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
TO EXECUTE RIGHT-OF-WAY CERTIFICATIONS TO THE STATE OF CALI-
FORNIA FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
3. RESOLUTION NO. 29-91 - AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR STATE
LICENSING UNDER THE SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE PROGRAM
4. PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - DESIGNING
SEISMIC STRUCTURAL RETROFIT OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING (Fred H. Schott & Associates)
5. BID AWARD FOR PURCHASE OF UNMARRED POLICE SEDAN
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MOTION: By Councilman Nimmo and seconded by Councilwoman
Borgeson to approve the Consent Calendar Items A-1
through A-5; motion unanimously passed by roll call vote.
B. HEARINGS/APPEARANCES:
1. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 1B-90, ZONE CHANGE 10-89 & TTM 31-90 -
Consideration of application to ( 1) change the land use
designation of approximately 24 acres from Retail Commercial
to Special Recreation, (2 ) change the zoning of said 24 acre
site from CT(FH) (Commercial Tourist/Flood Hazard Overlay) to
LS(FH) (PD8) (Special Recreation/Flood Hazard Overlay/Planned
Development Overlay) , and (3) divide the same 24 acre site
into 15 parcels for single-family residential use and two
larger parcels for recreational use. Subject property is
located on the southwest corner of the Highway 101 & Santa
Barbara Road intersection (Boud & Associates/Eagle Creek
Associates)
A. Approval of General Plan Amendment 1B-90 based on the
Findings contained in Resolution No. 31-91.
B. Ordinance No. 221 - Amending Map 23 of the official
zoning maps by rezoning that certain real property
described as Lots 18-25 and "Park Reservation All of Block
72, Atascadero Colony, from CT(FH) to LS(FH) (PD8) ; and
amending the text of the City Zoning Ordinance to include
the provisions for the PD8 Zone created herein.
(Recommend motion to waive reading in full and approve on
first reading by title only. )
C. Approval of Tentative Tract Map 31-90 subject to the
Planning Commission' s Findings and Revised Conditions of
Approval, Exhibit B, March 5, 1991.
Henry Engen gave the staff report noting that originally the
project had proposed 15 individual lots with two open space lots,
a clubhouse, pool, tennis courts and a golf course. The project,
he reported, had been revised from 15 to 12 single family lots by
the Planning Commission. He noted the presence of Gary Kaiser,
Assistant Planner, who had carried the project and was available
for questions.
Council questions followed relating to the golf course, open space,
landscaping and water. Mr. Engen explained that the applicants had
proposed to meet the demand for watering the golf course through
the combined use of on-site wells and a greywater system. He also
reported that the Master Plan for the project would preclude any
uses other than a golf course on the parcel.
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Public Comment:
Joe Boud, representing the firm responsible for planning and
design, noted that he was in agreement with all conditions. In
addition, he presented an overview of the concept and responded to
brief questions from Council relating to sewage disposal and trees.
There were no other public comments.
Council discussion followed. Councilman Shiers stated the
importance of making sure that there was adequate water. He
remarked that he could support the project because it was a good
use of the property adding that the proposed zone change would be
more appropriate than the current zoning.
Councilwoman Borgeson noted that she had hoped for more public
input. She indicated ambivalence because while she liked the
project, she was concerned with approving it while under an
emergency water status.
Councilman Nimmo congratulated the developer and staff for
designing a sensitive use for the site. He emphasized that he
believed the project would fill a serious gap in recreational
facilities in the community.
Councilman Dexter reported that while he shared similar concerns
regarding water, he favored the project. Mayor Lilley agreed.
MOTION: By Councilman Nimmo and seconded by Councilman Dexter to
approve General Plan Amendment 1B-90 based on the
Findings contained in Resolution No. 31-90; motion
unanimously approved.
MOTION: By Councilman Dexter and seconded by Councilman Shiers to
waive the reading of Ordinance No. 221 in full and
approve by title only; motion carried 5:0.
MOTION: By Councilman Dexter and seconded by Councilman Nimmo to
approve Ordinance No. 221 on first reading; motion
unanimously passed.
MOTION: By Councilman Nimmo and seconded by Councilman Dexter to
approve Tentative Tract Map 31-90 subject to the Planning
Commission' s Findings and Revised Conditions of Approval;
motion carried unanimously.
2. FORESTRY & WOODLOT MANAGEMENT
A. Ordinance No. 220 - Adding Forestry and Woodlot Manage-
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ment Provisions to the City's Tree Ordinance (Ord. #214)
(Recommend motion to waive reading in full and approve on
first reading by title only. )
B. Resolution No. 28-91 - Adding Forestry and Woodlot Man-
agement Standards to the Tree Ordinance Standards and
Guidelines (Res. #125-90)
Henry Engen presented the staff report introducing a proposed
chapter to the comprehensive revised Tree Ordinance, together with
implementing guidelines. He pointed out that the Planning
Commission had not recommended any fees and asked that Council give
related direction.
The City Manager suggested additional language relating to the
plan' s provisions of approval. Both Councilman Nimmo and Mayor
Lilley proposed minor changes in language relating to the plan' s
purpose (see Resolution No. 28-91, Exhibit A) .
Public Comments
Fred Frank, 3615 Ardilla, thanked staff for coming up with a good
compromise and urged Council to adopt the Forestry and Woodlot
Management Plan. Councilman Shiers asked him if he was satisfied
that it would protect the oaks and adequately address regeneration.
Mr. Frank responded that he was.
Jim Dulitz, 1300 Garcia Road, expressed support and encouraged
favorable action.
MOTION: By Councilwoman Borgeson and seconded by Councilman
Dexter to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 220 in full
and approve by title only; motion unanimously carried.
MOTION: By Councilwoman Borgeson and seconded by Councilman
Shiers to approve Ordinance No. 220 adding "Forestry and
Woodlot Management" Section to the "Tree Ordinance on
first reading; motion passed 5: 0.
MOTION: By Councilwoman Borgeson and seconded by Councilman
Dexter to approve Resolution No. 28-91 adding "Chapter
13. Forestry and Woodlot Management Plans" to the City' s
"Tree Standards and Guidelines" ; motion unanimously
passed.
Brief discussion followed regarding to fees. The City Manager
requested that Council refer the matter to staff to allow the
opportunity to address fees and "blanket" permits for utility
companies. Council consented. The mayor recommended that fees be
proposed on a "per acre" basis.
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3. RESOLUTION NO. 24-91 - AUTHORIZING NEW PLANNING & ENGINEERING
FEES
Mark Joseph, Administrative Services Director, gave an overview of
the staff report using overhead projections and described the
proposed revisions. He pointed out that fees would be increased
overall by approximately 80%. and emphasized that there had been no
increase in fees in five to six years, yet departmental costs had
doubled. Mr. Joseph outlined the arguments in favor of the new
fees and responded to Council questions.
Discussion ensued. Henry Engen remarked that the appeal process is
expensive and reported that the fee does not recover the costs.
Councilwoman Borgeson and Mayor Lilley argued that the Council had
not received a sound comparison and asked for more precise figures
of what services are costing the City. Mr. Joseph indicated that
an attempt had been made to compare "real" costs. He suggested
that short of conducting a "Time and Motion" study, staff could
generate a more in-depth report which Council may wish to address
during the annual budget review.
Brief discussion relating to fees for street address changes
followed. Councilman Nimmo expressed dissatisfaction with the
proposed increase for this process. Mark Joseph responded that
Council could delete the fee if they so chose.
Councilwoman Borgeson stated that she thought it was poor policy on
the part of the City to not revise fees in six years and shared
concern for not making developers pay for the costs.
Mark Joseph proposed phasing in fees in a move toward recovering
100% of the costs and reiterated that it may be prudent to look at
these fees again during the budget hearings.
Public Comments
Tim McCutcheon, property owner and businessman in Atascadero, spoke
in opposition to the proposed increase in fees. He protested the
property tax rate on vacant land and suggested that Council tighten
up the General Fund. Mr. McCutcheon, did however, recommend
increasing appeal fees.
Kathleen Dawson, 7017 Toro Creek Road, questioned the comparisons
made with cities larger than Atascadero. She opposed the fee
increases and suggested that staff be cut instead.
The City Manager noted, in response to Mr. McCutcheon Is remark
regarding property taxes, that the City receives sixteen ( . 16 )
cents per dollar ( 1. 00) paid.
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Councilman Nimmo stated that he had no problem with increasing the
• fees to recover actual costs but opposed strongly to moving forward
with the present recommendation. He objected to some of the fee
increases and asserted that the proposed fees were not represented
by actual costs.
Considerable discussion followed relating to the process by which
fees were analyzed. The City Manager explained that it would cost
approximately $80, 000 to hire a consultant to prepare an in-depth
study. He added that the study can be done in-house cautioning
that it could be laborious.
Councilman Shiers emphasized that the City cannot charge more than
an actual cost. Mr. Engen gave support to the staff recommendation
by reporting that the fees are justified by procedures.
Mr. Windsor clarified that the fees, if adopted, would be effective
for new applications only and would not apply to pending projects.
There was consensus among the Council that ( 1) fees for the appeal
process should be looked at separately and (2) that a course of
action might be to adopt the proposed resolution as an interim
policy until budget time. The City Attorney advised that Council
could adopt the resolution amending it to read that it shall expire
on a certain date unless reaffirmed or superseded by another
action. The City Manager suggested inserting the date, "June 30,
• 1991" .
MOTION: By Councilman Shiers and seconded by Councilwoman
Borgeson to adopt Resolution No. 24-91 as amended; motion
carried 5: 0 by roll call vote.
Mayor Lilley called for a recess at 9:14 p.m. The meeting
reconvened at 9:30 p.m.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 14-91 - ADOPTING UPDATED DEVELOPMENT IMPACT
FEES
Mark Joseph gave the staff report noting that his recommendation
was in accordance, with a few exceptions, with Crawford, Multari &
Starr' s fiscal impact study proposals.
Public Comment
Carol Ball, 7070 Marchant Avenue, announced that as a member of the
Board of Realtors ' committee addressing development fees she was in
opposition to the proposed fee increases.
Councilman Shiers stated that there was solid background for the
underlying recommendation. Mayor Lilley remarked that infra-
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structure is in need of and proclaimed the fees fair and necessary.
MOTION: By Councilwoman Borgeson and seconded by Councilman •
Shiers to adopt Resolution No. 14-91 revising development
impact fees, effective upon adoption; motion carried 5: 0
by roll call vote.
C. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. ORDINANCE NO. 219 - AMENDING MAP 16 OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING
MAPS BY REZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AT 5160 AND 5180 PALMA
AVE. FROM RMF/10 TO RMF/10 (PD7) (Zone Change 6-90) (Hazard/
Tartaglia-Hughes) (Recommend motion to waive reading in full
and approve on second reading by title only. )
Mayor Lilley explained that although he and Councilman Shiers had
been absent during the previous meeting and public hearing on this
matter, they had both been provided with all the information
necessary to make a decision. Councilman Shiers concurred stating
that he felt qualified to vote on the issue.
MOTION: By Councilman Nimmo and seconded by Councilman Dexter to
adopt Ordinance No. 219 on second reading; motion carried
3:2 with Council-members shiers and Borgeson voting in
opposition.
2. COUNTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER'S LETTER RE: SB 2557 •
The City Manager introduced this item and recognized the presence
of Gere Sibbach, County Auditor-Controller. Mr. Windsor reported
that the draft response letter was, based upon the Council ' s stand
of opposition to SB 2557, in protest of payment of fees relating to
property tax administration costs. He indicated that staff' s
position would be that unless and until the Board of Supervisors
implement the provisions of the law, the City would not remit.
Public Comment
Mr. Sibbach addressed Council and stated that although he had not
seen the City' s draft reply, he had expected such a response. He
explained that there were some legal problems with interpretation
of the legislature with respect to the use of the words, "shall"
and "may" . Mr. Sibbach continued that it was his interpretation
that collection was mandatory adding that he was liable for suit if
he does not attempt to charge the cities for their fair share.
By common consensus, Council directed staff to send the
subject letter to the County Auditor-Controller.
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3. STATUS OF TREE PLANTING TRUST FUND
• The City Manager, by way of introduction, reported that there had
been an inquiry as to what monies were in the Tree Planting Trust
Fund and asked that staff be given direction for use its ' use.
Discussion followed regarding fees and penalties relating to the
Garcia Road extension. Councilman Dexter asserted that the
penalties should have been paid on demand. The Public Works
Director proposed that, with future tree removal conditions of
approval, a "trigger date" be determined by which payments or
replacements must be made. He suggested that the clock might begin
ticking once trees have been cut. Councilwoman Borgeson concurred
with Mr. Luke.
Councilman Nimmo stated that it would be good public policy to
specify the receiver location when accepting donation of trees for
off-site planting.
The City Manager pointed out that there would be on-going
maintenance of trees and inquired whether or not Council wished
these expenses to be covered by monies held in the trust fund.
Council concurred that they did.
The City Treasurer noted that an additional $39, 000 would soon be
deposited into the fund. She also suggested that a list be drawn
up of potential property owners who need or want trees.
Public Comments
Ursula Luna, 10600 San Marcos Road urged Council to adopt a street
tree provision of the Tree Ordinance. In addition, she supported
the City' s responsibility to restore and maintain trees in the
community.
Eric Greening, 7365 Valle, gave a verbal endorsement to the City
Treasurer' s "adopt-a-tree" concept. He implored the Council to
fill the vacant position of Natural Resource Specialist as soon as
possible in an effort to oversee the charge of maintaining the
City' s urban forest. Councilwoman Borgeson concurred with this
statement asserting that Council should set priority and hire a
qualified individual. Councilman Shiers reiterated that the trees
need maintenance and there needs to be someone accountable.
Councilman Nimmo proclaimed that he was not in support of the
Natural Resource Specialist position. He remarked that the Tree
Fund is meant to protect, plant and preserve trees and added that
he hoped staff did not hire a tree specialist to handle just the
Tree Planting Trust Fund.
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Additional discussion ensued regarding this matter. The City
Manager reported that it was difficult to find someone who fits all S
the requirements of the Natural Resource Specialist. He pointed
out that the individual would not just administer the Tree
Ordinance and the Tree Fund but would also be responsible for other
duties. He described a prospective candidate for the position
indicating that the vacancy may soon be filled.
Mr. Windsor asked that staff be allowed to come back with more
definitive options for the use of the Tree Fund, as well as pursue
the "adopt-a-tree" concept. Council concurred.
Councilwoman Borgeson inquired of the Community Development
Director when staff would be able to address a street tree
ordinance. Mr. Engen indicated that this was down in the priority
list with the creekway ordinance, for example, having higher
priority.
D. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION:
1. City Council:
A. Committee Reports (The following represents ad hoc or
standing committees. Informative status reports were
given, as follows. ) :
1. North Coastal Transit/S.L.O. Area Coordinating Council
Councilwoman Borgeson reported that the Area Council had
met but that she had not been able to attend.
2. Traffic Committee - Councilman Dexter reported that the
committee had met and would be making recommendations for
action at the next City Council meeting.
3. Solid/Hazardous Waste Mgmt. Committee - Councilman Nimmo
reported that he had attended a subcommittee meeting for
the purpose of developing a plan for implementation of
the County-wide Solid Waste Program. In addition, he
related that the City' s pilot "green waste" program had
generated much interest among the other communities.
4. Recycling Committee - Councilman Shiers reported that the
committee had decided to become more proactive in public
awareness and education, and announced that a poster
contest would be conducted to determine a mascot for
recycling projects.
Greg Luke added that the "green waste" program was
successfully moving forward, noting that approximately
1, 000 customers have called for participation. He also
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indicated that the committee was also working the City of
Paso Robles on this matter.
On a final note, Councilman Shiers stated that the
Recycling Committee is working as rapidly as possible to
meet State mandates and hopes to even beat the maximum
timelines.
5. Downtown Interim Sign Committee - Mayor Lilley reported
that this committee would be bringing forth proposals to
address downtown signing in the very near future.
2. City Attorney - No report.
3. City Clerk - No report.
4. City Treasurer
Ms. Korba indicated that she would be attending the Palm Springs
Municipal Treasurer' s Workshop during the week of April 22, 1991
and would, therefore, be absent during the next regular Council
meeting.
5. City Manager
Mr. Windsor requested permission to be absent during the meeting of
• April 23, 1991 indicating that he would like to take some vacation
time-off. Council gave such approval.
6. Additional Council Comment
Councilwoman Borgeson asked that, under Committee Reports, that the
following be added: Economic Roundtable, County Water Advisory
Board and the Roads Committee. Staff so noted.
Mayor Lilley reported that the Economic Roundtable had met and
would be meeting again Wednesday, April 17, 1991 at 7:30 a.m.
MOTION: By Councilman Dexter, seconded by Councilwoman Borgeson
to adjourn the meeting; motion unanimously carried.
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 10:42 P.M. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 1991 AT
7 :00 P.M,
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EXHIBIT A
April 9, 1991
Mr. Mayor, Members of the Council:
To give developers another way to mitigate tree removal the City
established the Tree Planting Trust Fund. Instead of replacing trees on site,
the developer may pay the City a tree replacement fee.
Most funds have been deposited to mitigate native tree removal and the
associated impacts on our native oak woodland and wildlife habitat. The
donations substitute for the required 2:1 tree replacement.
The only funds that have been spent were for the BIA Tree Proposal.
Although this is a noble project which deserves full support, it does nothing
to mitigate the impacts on our native oak forest and its wildlife, nor does
spending the money to cut tree wells into sidewalks. I urge the City Council
to draft and adopt a Street Tree Ordinance, which is supposed to be part of
the Tree Ordinance. This Ordinance should provide for funding and
maintenance of BIA and other street trees.
Using the funds for Arbor Day expenses may bring public awareness but it
does not mitigate the ongoing loss of our oak forest.
The last paragraph in the report is not clear. Is it suggested that the
developer be allowed to only purchase the replacement tree itself, rather
than paying the true cost of replacement trees? The true cost was
calculated by the former City Arborist and far exceeds the price of the tree.
Who would pay the additional costs, such as initial maintenance? Would it
be the owner of the receiver site that ends up subsidizing the impacts of
development? And finally, who chooses a safe and appropriate receiver
site, the developer or the City?
Native trees are no longer protected on developed residential lots. No
records are kept to tell of their removal. The Council may soon allow
property owners to remove 25% of the tree canopy on non-developed
residential lots for firewood. The City's road policy is allowing oak removal
in record numbers.
The purpose of requiring tree replacement or donations into the Tree
Replacement Fund is to mitigate, in part, development impacts on our native
woodlands and wildlife and to assure that this native forest survives
urbanization. I ask you to assure that funds for tree replacement are spent
to restore and maintain Atascadero's native oak forest.
MEETING AGENDA,
DATE 5/14/91 ITEM Y
. ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
April 23, 1991
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Lilley at 7: 00 p.m. ,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call:
Present: Councilmembers Borgeson, Dexter, Nimmo, Shiers and
Mayor Lilley
Staff: Henry Engen, Community Development Director; Greg
Luke, Public Works Director; Mark Joseph, Admin-
istrative Services Director; Acting Chief Mike
McCain, Fire Department; Art Montandon, City Attor-
ney; Cindy Wilkins, Deputy City Clerk.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
At Councilmember Borgeson' s request, Item E-1(A) was addressed.
She reported that a businesswoman had approached her advising that
• what is believed to have been the personal desk of E.G. Lewis is
for sale at a north County antique shop, and she asked if the
Council has a desire to pursue the City' s purchase of this item.
She added that Eleanor Duncan has offered a $100 cash donation
should the Council decide to pursue such purchase through donations
or other fundraising activity. Following discussion, Council con-
sensus was to request the City Attorney (who has some personal
expertise on the subject of antiques, and who indicated he would
not charge for this service) to look at the desk and negotiate a
possible purchase price for future Council consideration. It was
also the Council ' s consensus that the purchase should be perhaps by
a combination of public and private funds.
Motion: By Councilmember Dexter, seconded by Councilman
Shiers, that Council authorize Councilmember Bor-
geson and Mr. Montandon to proceed with further
review and investigation; motion passed unanimously
by voice vote.
- Presentation by Girl Scouts of Atascadero, Santa Margarita &
Templeton (Colony Service Unit) - Debra Floyd
This item was postponed.
- Proclamation: "Victims of Pornography Week", May 5-11, 1991
41 (American Family Association, Atascadero Chapter/Bay Area
Citizens Against Pornography)
Mayor Lilley read the afore-mentioned proclamation. There was •
no one present to receive it.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
Eric Greening, 7365 Valle, read a prepared statement conveying sug-
gestions for an adopt-a-tree program (see Exhibit A, attached) .
A. COMMITTEE REPORTS (The following represents ad hoc or standing
committees. Informative status reports will be given, as felt
necessary. ) :
Mayor Lilley noted that the committee reports have been moved from
the end of the agenda to the beginning for the benefit of the pub-
lic.
1. S.L.O. Area Coordinating Council/North Coastal Transit:
Councilwoman Borgeson reported this committee
met on April 3rd. The Unmet Needs Plan was adopted, and
a survey for household hazardous waste was authorized.
Alternatives for current funding formulas was the most
significant item on the agenda; it was given to SLOACC
staff for report and recommendations to be reviewed at
the committee' s meeting in January.
2. Solid/Hazardous Waste Management Committee - No report •
3. Recycling Committee: Councilman Shiers reported the edu-
cation subcommittee of the Recycling Committee met and
continued to discuss ways of assuring that the public
remains informed about area recycling and of any future
plans. The committee meets again this Thursday to dis-
cuss the budget for the coming year.
4. Economic Opportunity Commission - No report
5. City/School Committee: Meets Thursday, 4/25/91.
6. Traffic Committee: Mr. Luke reported this committee did
not meet this month, noting there are Traffic Committee
items on this agenda from its March meeting.
7 . Downtown Interim Sign Committee: Mayor Lilley expressed
the hope that he will be in a position with members of
that committee to make a presentation to the Council for
consideration at its May 14th meeting regarding a propo-
sal of the subcommittee.
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S. County Water Advisory Board: Councilwoman Borgeson re-
ported that Steve Kashiwata made a presentation of the
State Water Project, Coastal Branch, and that the Mon-
terey County EIR for salt water intrusion was moved back
to the end of April. A meeting was set up with County
representatives to look into a mobile lab to measure the
efficiency of irrigation methods on ag land; the Board of
Supvrs. would need to weigh the idea against other budget
considerations. There will be a presentation by Chuck
Pritchard at the CWAB' s next meeting on the subject of
State Water from the Cattlemen' s Association viewpoint.
9. Economic Round Table: Mayor Lilley reported that, at
this committee' s last
meeting, presentation a p ion was given
by Mike Multari, Crawford, Multari & Starr, pertaining to
that firm' s Economic Development Study of Atascadero, and
Henry Engen provided an overview of the history of the
economic aspects of the General Plan. The Round Table is
planning a Saturday retreat to focus on setting forth
tasks that are consistent with Council' s directives. He
noted the meeting attendance by the members of the Round
Table has been outstanding, and the information coming
out of their meetings is exciting. He publicly thanked
Dave Vega, PG&E, for his efforts in getting the downtown
street light painting accomplished, at PG&E' s expense.
Also thanked were members Mike Kirkwood, Stan Cherry and
• John Cotsenmoyer, who have been working on a proposal for
the banks they represent to assist in funding proposed
additional improvements for the merchants in the downtown
area.
Councilwoman Borgeson expressed concern regarding the
potential expense of retaining a consultant to facilitate
the proposed retreat. Mayor Lilley responded that if a
City appropriation were needed, a formal request would be
brought before Council. He noted that PG&E is assisting
in this area, so City funds may not be necessary.
10. B.I.A. - Mayor Lilley noted that BIA members--specifi-
cally John Himes and members of Paper Works staff--have
been working diligently with him on the efforts of the
Downtown Interim Sign Committee, and he thanked them.
11. Colony Roads Committee: Mayor Lilley reported this com-
mittee recently met and received a presentation from Mary
Gayle of Burke, Williams & Sorensen, who specializes in
these kinds of issues and is also a historian. The com-
mittee suggested that she prepare a public report of her
analysis of the roads situation; May 14th is the target
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date. The public was encouraged to be present for the
presentation.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. MARCH 26, 1991 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
2. APRIL 5, 1991 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES (Special Meeting)
3. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT - MARCH, 1991
4. FINANCE DIRECTOR'S REPORT - MARCH, 1991
5. RESOLUTION NO. 34-91 - MODIFYING PARKING REGULATIONS ON EL
CAMINO REAL IN THE VICINITY OF THE CHAPEL OF THE ROSES AND
COLONY PARK
6. RESOLUTION NO. 35-91 - DESIGNATING A 20-MINUTE PARKING ZONE ON
SAN ANSELMO ALONG A PORTION OF THE FRONTAGE OF THE TRUE SPIRIT
MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
7 . RESOLUTION NO. 32-91 - ACCEPTING MONTURA LANE INTO THE CITY-
MAINTAINED ROAD SYSTEM
8. ZONING REPORT - STAFF REPORT RE: REQUIRING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMITS FOR SELECTED UTILITY TRANSMISSION FACILITIES
9. RESOLUTION NO. 30-91 - DECLARING WEEDS A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND
AUTHORIZING COMMENCEMENT OF ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGS
10. ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL PARCEL MAP 22-89, 79008000 SANTA CRUZ
ROAD - Division of 10.27 acres into three lots of 3. 39 acres
each (Long/Knowles - Volbrecht Surveys)
11. STATUS OF SAFE ROUTE TO SCHOOL FUND
Re: Item A-1, Councilman Dexter requested a correction as to the •
time of adjournment of the 3/26 meeting.
Councilwoman Borgeson requested Items A-5, 7, 10 & 11 be pulled for
discussion.
Richard Smith, a member of the public, requested Item A-8 be pulled
for discussion.
Motion: By Councilwoman Borgeson, seconded by Councilman
Shiers to approve Items 1 (with noted correction to
time of adjournment) , 2, 3, 4, 6 and 9 of the
Consent Calendar; motion passed unanimously by
voice vote.
Re: Item A-5, Councilwoman Borgeson expressed the desire to see
the 20-min. parking limit expanded further north on E1 Camino Real
along the frontage of the Golden West Development Center. Mr.
Engen suggested that Council take action on the item as presented
and that possible extension of the 20-min. parking zone be placed
on the Traffic Committee ' s next meeting agenda for study and recom-
mendation.
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• Motion: By Councilman Dexter, seconded by Councilwoman
Borgeson to approve Item 5 (Resolution No. 34-91] ;
motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Re: Item A-7, Councilwoman Borgeson asked Mr. Luke how proposed
Council action on this item was initiated. Mr. Luke summarized the
construction history of Montura Ln. and indicated that a property
owner desires to take access off of Montura, which is a quieter and
safer access than Coromar. Because the offer of dedication was
rejected at the time of map recordation, the proposed access is in
private easement status. Mr. Luke noted his decision to place the
item on the Council ' s agenda was guided by his understanding that
the Council desires to eventually bring as many of the private
roads as possible into the City-maintained system. Councilwoman
Borgeson asked if the other property owners on Montura Ln. , in its
current private status, could grant their permission to allow a
driveway curb cut on that street. Mr. Luke responded that underly-
ing ownership(s) would need to be determined, but that would be an
option available to the requesting party. Councilwoman Borgeson
questioned staff ' s support of this particular request, noting that
there are about 50 miles of private roadway in the City. Council-
man Nimmo expressed concern for consistency in the Council ' s policy
regarding the subject development. Mayor Lilley recalled that the
Council consensus during study of the emerging roadway policy was
to examine the possible acceptance of private cul-de-sacs case-by-
case, based on public need, whether they would be more appropriate-
ly left in private status or accepted into the City system.
Further Council and staff discussion ensued regarding policy deci-
sions as they relate to roadway acceptance.
Council consensus was to continue this item, and the City Attorney
was directed to research the creation of this cul-de-sac and pro-
vide a status report of the existing beneficial holders to the
access easements. Councilwoman Borgeson asked that staff investi-
gate engineered drawings and specifications for Montura Ln. to
verify that it meets City road standards.
Re: Item A-8, Richard Smith, 13505 Santa Ana, spoke in opposition
to the recent installation of an unsightly GTE Mobilnet utility
building near his property and expressed that City ordinances with
respect to permits required of this utility company appear to be
"wholly inadequate" . It is his understanding that three other
similar buildings are proposed. Mr. Smith added that he hopes the
City' s policy on the permitting of such structures comes in line
with that of Santa Barbara, and he urged that the Council look into
the matter.
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Gail Davis, 13605 Santa Ana, expressed opposition to the location
of the GTE tower, indicating it is within 5 feet of her property
line. Although she realizes the construction was legal, she feels
she was misled by GTE representatives as to the size and location
of the tower and feels "morally raped" .
Staff and Council discussion ensued. Mr. Engen conveyed that the
City' s current ordinance language with regard to utilities was
derived from the County Zoning Ordinance in 1983, and it is bas-
ically all-inclusive. Staff ' s report recommends that the Zoning
Ordinance be amended to specify that future proposals for such
utility buildings, particularly in residential areas, go through a
special process sensitive to the neighborhood.
Council consensus was to direct Mr. Engen to provide a status re-
port on any similar impending structures and draft a proposed
urgency ordinance to halt this kind of construction pending adop-
tion of the General Plan Update. It was further directed by
Council that these items be fast-tracked.
Andrea Schulte, 7129 San Gregorio, questioned the common-sense
aspect, feeling that the GTE Mobilnet permit application review
should have raised questions at the staff level due to the proposed
residential location.
Motion: By Councilwoman Borgeson, seconded by Councilman •
Shiers, to direct that staff bring back an urgency
ordinance along with a report of findings as dis-
cussed; motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Mr. Smith noted that he will submit photographs of the subject tow-
er for Council review. He added that he has discussed the issue
with GTE Mobilnet representatives, and they seem to be responsive
to the property owners ' concerns and willing to help beautify the
tower.
Re: Item A-10, Councilwoman Borgeson indicated she pulled this
item to express her "no" vote.
Motion: By Councilman Nimmo, seconded by Councilman Dexter
to approve Item A-10; motion passed by 4: 1 roll-
call vote, with Councilwoman Borgeson opposed.
Re: Item A-11, Councilwoman Borgeson asked if staff knows when the
safe routes to school will be implemented, which schools are affec-
ted and what triggers it. Mr. Engen responded that it was proposed
to be incorporated in the Circulation Element. He noted that the
City/Schools Committee is keenly interested in this topic, and this
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item is on that committee' s meeting agenda for Thursday, 4/25.
• Councilmember Borgeson expressed the importance of ongoing discus-
sion with the School District regarding its participation, noting
a new school is proposed on Del Rio Road and that it would be ap-
propriate for the School District to contribute to the installation
of routes to school. There was no action taken.
C. HEARINGS/APPEARANCES:
1. WATER SUPPLY STUDY - PRESENTATION BY DON ASQUITH, THE MORRO
GROUP
Mayor Lilley noted this is an information item tonight and is for
the benefit of both the public and the City Council. Mr. Asquith
provided an in-depth review of the results of the water supply
study recently conducted by The Morro Group. He noted a correction
needs to be made to Page 6 of the report:port: The fault referenced
should read the "Rinconada" Fault (not the Nacimiento Fault) . Re-
lated discussion ensued, and Mr. Asquith responded to questions by
Council and the public.
Public Comment
Robin Fimmester, 7109 San Gregorio, expressed concern about water
rationing mandates and questioned the sanity of the members of the
community to allow the water company to dictate its use. He feels
the mandate to ration is "suspect" , in view of the positive results
of the water study.
Richard Mullen, 4200 Portola, asked Mr. Asquith, ( 1) if it would
benefit the water company to deepen their present wells, and (2 ) if
there is a current need to have a severe conservation plan in ef-
fect in Atascadero. Mr. Asquith responded deepening the wells
would probably not help much, except perhaps from a mechanical
standpoint during the decline in overall water levels. He added
that there are numerous solutions to the problem of acquiring the
available water and that he has suggested (in the report] what he
considers the best solution as a geologist. He declined to respond
to the second question.
Eric Greening, 7365 Valle, observed that the answer to the question
of whether we have enough water to reach build-out, according to
the current General Plan, seems to hinge more on legally defining
who "we" are rather than on geology. He asked Mr. Asquith where
the water in our deep aquifer comes from and at what rate; Mr.
Asquith responded that the recharge of the deep aquifer is from the
Salinas River, which he further explained.
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Andrea Schulte asked what the Council ' s next action will be, now
that the study is complete. Mayor Lilley reminded those in atten-
dance that this is not an action item tonight. He reiterated that
the $10, 000 study performed by Mr. Asquith was to respond to the
community' s and Council' s concern about whether water is available,
having the need to determine that, apparently, independently, with-
out a great deal of assistance from the water company.
John McNeil expressed that he has some misgivings about the report,
what he termed as "cautious" statements throughout it and the lack
of a statement of The Morro Group' s qualifications to perform such
a study. Mr. Asquith summarized his professional background. (See
Exhibit "C" , attached)
Bob Lilley, a Navarette St. resident (of no relation to Mayor Lil-
ley) , based on the report' s findings and information obtained from
the SLO County Engineering Dept. , expressed he finds no rational
basis for severe water rationing at this point in time. He asked
how available the deep ground water basin is, to which Mr. Asquith
responded.
Nancy Rice, 4245 Arena, asked, ( 1) since most of the City' s sub-
basin is beneath County land, what impact will use by agriculture
and future development have on this sub-basin, and do farmers have
unrestricted use of this water? Mr. Asquith responded that, al-
though the current agricultural users on the County land referenced
have prior rights, he noted the need to bear in mind that "we're
talking about very deep wells, very expensive wells and some power-
ful pumping" . He noted that agriculture can survive and compete
only where there is cheap water, which in this case would mean the
water from the deep aquifer. As for future development, he offered
only a speculative response, noting that is County property and
development would involve services; (2 ) Would it not be wiser to
locate the new reliable water sources before proceeding with the
build-out? Mr. Asquith responded in the affirmative.
Resident Dorothy McNeil expressed she was confused by some state-
ments in the water report which were based on the 1979 study. She
asked on what basis Mr. Asquith' s report states the basin is "es-
sentially the same" (Page 6 ) , since there has been a lot of water
use since that time, and she asked if the drought has affected it.
Mr. Asquith responded that the continuance of water levels staying
essentially the same in the area north of the river is based on the
data in the river (the deep well field) where it has been heavily
pumped; that water comes back up each year, except when there was
no live flow in the river. He expressed there are no water levels
out there, unless the landowners took them; the County is the only
organization taking water levels that will tell you anything, and
they only have river wells data, which was utilized by Mr. Asquith
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for his report. Mrs. McNeil requested and received clarification
• on other points. Mr. Asquith made note of the fact that private
well data is, by law, confidential information. Mrs. McNeil ex-
pressed that it would seem prudent for the water company and the
City to be sure that needed water is available and accessible
before proceeding with buildout. (See Exhibit "B" , attached)
Dick Chafin, 8250 San Dimas, asked if drilling more wells would
relieve the short-term problem. Mr. Asquith responded he did not
explore possible short-term solutions, focusing his study on the
long-term. Mr. Chafin indicated he' s weighing the facts in his
mind to see if he voluntarily supports the water company' s ration-
ing mandate or not. He wonders if the water company is reluctant
to spend the money to drill more wells, or if the water is truly
inaccessible for legal reasons. Mr. Luke reminded the public that
The Morro Group was retained to study the long-term water supply
reliability; they were not asked to suggest short-term solutions
nor analyze how the water company has functioned or should func-
tion.
George Luna, 10600 San Marcos, speaking private citizen re-
cited as a
cited Churchill s Theorem from Management Science, which he feels
is relevent in light
of the
t
g age of some of the data Mr. Asquith
used in the water study.
The discussion then came back to Council. Noting the misfortune of
• the City to have to take independent action by expending the funds
for the water study in order to assure its availability, Mayor
Lilley expressed that what relationship matures, if any, between
the City and the water company, as far as the mechanics of plan-
ning, storage, delivery and cooperation, depends on the attitudes
of both entities. He encouraged the property owners, as the share-
holders of the water company, to communicate what they think that
relationship should be to both entities.
Mr. Luke noted the interaction between staff and the water company
is presently good. There was no Council action taken.
COUNCIL RECESSED FOR A BREAK FROM 9:45 TO 10:00 P.M.
D. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FUNDING
Steve Devencenzi, the SLOACC Coordinator of the Solid Waste Pro-
gram, reviewed the information provided in the agenda packet. He
indicated that the correspondence essentially seeks authorization
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to allow grant funds that have come back to the County to remain in
a common pot, which will be shared by all the cities in the County •
for financing future household hazardous waste-related activities.
He offered to respond to questions from Council. He noted last
year' s one-day collection event proved to be extremely expensive,
and SLOACC is trying to structure a mobile collection system for
such future activities.
There was no public comment.
Motion: By Councilman Nimmo, seconded by Councilwoman Bor-
geson, to agree to leave the City' s pro-rata share
in a pool for the future planning purposes of the
Area Coordinating Council; motion passed unanimous-
ly by roll-call vote.
2. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY MIRE MESSER FOR DIRECTION RE:
MEANS FOR PROVIDING SEWER SERVICE TO LAKEVIEW DRIVE PROPERTY
Mr. Engen gave a verbal report indicating that Mr. Messer has a
precise plan pending on the subject property, which is located in
a Cease & Desist area.
The applicant, Mike Messer, reiterated the facts as stated in his
April 3rd correspondence, which is included in the agenda packet.
Council then asked questions of staff, discussing the request at •
length. Mr. Luke clarified that staff gave no recommendation as
this is an unusual request, because the property is located in a
moratorium area. To grant Mr. Messer' s request would leave the
City in the situation of not being able to serve other lots in that
area and raises a number of questions as to whether the Council
wishes to explore this subject further. Mr. Luke reviewed a map of
the area, indicating which lots are and are not sewered, and which
lots are City-owned. Discussion ensued on the subject of possible
sewering of the remaining area and its implications relative to the
value of City-owned lots and the issue of whether to dispose of
some of them.
Mr. Messer stated that he feels there will eventually be an assess-
ment district, because this is a Cease & Desist area and there will
be failing septic systems. He noted that he is prepared to parti-
cipate in a future sewer assessment district.
Motion: By Councilman Nimmo, seconded by Councilman Dexter,
to allow Mr. Messer to put in a small diameter line
with the understanding and necessary documentation
for his participation in a sewer assessment dis-
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trict when and if it is established; motion passed
• by 3:2 roll-call, with Councilmembers Borgeson and
Shiers opposed.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 33-91 - AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 125-90 TO IN-
CLUDE FEES FOR, (1) FORESTRY AND WOODLOT MANAGEMENT PLANS, AND
(2) ANNUAL PRUNING, TRENCHING AND ENCROACHMENT PERMITS FOR
PRIVATE AND PUBLIC UTILITIES
Mr. Engen gave staff report and responded to questions from the
Council. He noted the annual utility pruning permit fee is a
guesstimate at $100 per year and is hoped to both recover costs and
encourage public cooperation. Staff will monitor the permit acti-
vities and propose fee adjustments accordingly.
Motion: By Councilman Dexter, seconded by Councilman Nimmo
to continue the meeting past 11: 00; motion passed
unanimously.
Public Comment
Fred Frank, 3615 Ardilla Rd. , concurs that the fees should offset
costs and should not be so high as to discourage compliance and
cooperation; he believes the proposed $50 per acre Woodlot Manage-
ment Fee is not fair and would discourage participation. He made
• note of the requirement in the Forestry and Woodlot Management Plan
for the services of a Registered Professional Forester, which will
ensure compliance with the Tree Ordinance and shift the City' s
management and administrative costs to the applicant. He suggested
a fee schedule which he believes is more realistic, would tend to
subsidize the small landowner and perhaps be a bit high for large
landowners.
Jim Dulitz, 1300 Garcia Rd. , spoke in support of reducing the fees
from those proposed, feeling they're rather high.
Discussion then came back to Council and focused on the need to set
fees which will encourage participation.
Motion: By Councilwoman Borgeson, seconded by Councilman
Shiers, to adopt Resolution No. 33-91, subject to
staff monitoring and annual adjustment, as neces-
sary, with the Woodlot Management Plan modified to:
$250/up to. 10 acres; $400/10-40 acres; $600/40+
acres. Motion passed unanimously on voice vote.
With regard to the proposed annual pruning, trenching and encroach-
ment permit fee of $100, Councilwoman Borgeson asked that the
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record reflect her feeling that it is much too low a figure for
utilities, noting PG&E and So. California Gas. •
Staff was asked, while monitoring the fees, to note what type of
complaints are received, as well as how much trenching has occurred
so as to better determine actual staff costs.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 221 - AMENDING MAP 23 OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING
MAPS BY REZONING THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOTS
18-25 AND "PARK RESERVATION All OF BLOCK 72, ATASCADERO COLONY
FROM COMMERCIAL TOURIST/FLOOD HAZARD OVERLAY (CT/FH) TO
SPECIAL RECREATION/FLOOD HAZARD OVERLAY/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
OVERLAY (LS(FH) (PD8) ) (Eagle Creek Associates/Boud & Associ-
ates) (Recommend motion to waive reading in full and approve
on second reading by title only. ) (Cont'd from 4/9/91)
Mr. Engen reviewed staff report and offered to respond to ques-
tions. There was no public comment.
Motion: By Councilman Dexter, seconded by Councilman Nimmo,
to adopt Ordinance No. 221 on second reading by
title only; passed unanimously by roll-call.
Councilman Shiers requested note (prior to the vote) that water is
of concern; however, he supports this project, because he believes
there are uses on the current zoning which would put a greater •
demand on water than this project would.
5. ORDINANCE NO. 220 - ADDING FORESTRY AND WOODLOT MANAGEMENT
PROVISIONS TO THE CITY'S TREE ORDINANCE (Ord. #214) (Recommend
motion to waive reading in full and approve on second reading
by title only. ) (Cont'd from 4/9/91)
Mayor Lilley introduced the item. There was no public comment.
Motion: By Councilman Dexter, seconded by Councilman Nimmo,
to adopt Ordinance No. 220 on second reading by
title only; passed unanimously by roll-call.
6. WATER COMPANY AGREEMENTS (Cont'd from 3/26/91)
A. TO DRILL ON CITY'S SYCAMORE ROAD LOT
B. TO DISTRIBUTE CITY'S RECLAIMED WATER
Mr. Luke gave the staff report, noting this item was continued from
the March 26th meeting to allow for discussion by the full Council.
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Councilwoman Borgeson expressed a desire that the Council consider
• a land swap with the water company, exchanging the water company' s
Creek Reservation 1-A lot (noted in the AMWC Master Plan as poten-
tial surplus property) for the City' s Sycamore Rd. lot.
Superintendent Bob Hamilton, Atas. Mutual Water Co. , expressed he
believes the water company board would be willing to discuss the
potential of some kind of a swap, following their proposed test
drill on the Sycamore Rd. lot, if it proves to be of a productive
nature.
There was no public comment.
Motion: By Councilman Nimmo, seconded by Councilman Dexter,
to authorize the City Manager to execute an agree-
ment with Atascadero Mutual Water Co. to permit the
Company to drill a test well on the City' s Sycamore
Road lot with the assurance that the lot will be
restored to the same or better condition should the
well be unsuccessful; motion passed by 4: 1 voice
vote, with Councilwoman Borgeson opposed.
By consensus, Council approved staff recommendation number two,
directing staff to prepare a draft agreement with Atascadero Mutual
Water Co. to distribute reclaimed water, said agreement to be
brought back to Council for final consideration.
•
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION:
City Manager - Mr. Engen noted the City Manager has asked that
Council adjourn to 6: 00 p.m. at the March 14th meeting.
Motion: By Councilman Dexter, seconded by Councilman Nimmo,
to adjourn to closed session; motion passed unani-
mously.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:27 P.M. TO A CLOSED SESSION FOR PURPOSES OF
DISCUSSION REGARDING MATTERS INVOLVING POTENTIAL LITIGATION. THE
CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNED AT 11:55 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M. ON MARCH 14,
1991, PRIOR TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING.
Minutes prepared by:
CINDY WILKINS
Admin. Secy. /Dep. City Clerk
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City Council Minutes 4/23/91
Exhibit A
Testimony given to the Atascadero City Council
Daring Community Forum on April 23rd, 19%
by Eric Greenies
Often, good ideas get forgotten because there is nobody to bring them to fruition. One good
idea that I hope does not get forgotten is our treasurer's suggestion for an adopt-a-tree list: you
dig, you haul, you plant; no extra charge. Citizens with healthy volunteering seedlings and no
space for them to grow, and citizens with space who want trees, could all benefit, and the city as
a whole could benefit from reforestation with trees genetically adapted to our area. At your
previous meeting, I welcomed this suggestion,but pointed out that our city itself spreads over a
diversity of life zones, and expressed concern that his should be taken into account. In thinking
about the matter since, I have come up with a way to address this concern without creating a
complicated set of rules or making a significant demand on staff time: instead of giving the tree
to the first applicant, why not past each item on ythe list for two weeks, and then any time more
than one family applies for a given tree,give the tree to the applicant who lives est.
While this keeps the beautiful simplicity of the original conception, I must say that I still wish
we had an arborist whose n responsibility would include this and many other aspects of
maintaining the integrity of our urban forest.
Our lack of an arborist can have another drawback: while perusing Arbor Day literature, I
discovered that being a "Tree City U.S.A." is not just an expression of vague sentiment; it is an
honor that must be earned, just like our zoo's accreditation. And our vacant arborist's position
represents a fall from compliance with the standards. I don't know how the folks in Nebraska
check up on these things,but suspect that our status may be in jeopardy. I'm proud of skiving in
a "Tree City U.S.A.,but only if it means something. It's nice to have a treasurer who generates
good ideas, but managing our city's funds is a full-time job: caring for our unique natural
heritage should be as well. •
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City Council Minutes
4/23/91, Exhibit 3
YOR O OROLP WATER ST'_DY
Comments from Dorcz;hy 'McNeil
to Atascadero Cit-Jr Council
4/23/91
I found ----se a si h of relief ` l-en I react .he cc n-
clusions cf - .:e V1crro^_rrc--)--eDort to the city of Atascadero
concern;___ c", _ ater sup-1- for the future .
There are so.a , west=ons w hic= remain in my mind. 1 was a 'cit
confused cy =ome statements . On page 6 we are told "The area
of the basin near �tascadero and north to Templeton was , at
that time , i:: the bate=ory of raving a long -term increase in
ground water otorage . " This statement reflects the 1979 study
made eleven ` pars ago . :Vhat do we know today of this sub-basin'.
Tremendous i.:cnease e` use -as occurred since that study. Has the
dreug'_.t _-`e -.ed i.,?
On pa_e .,ie -ire told that groundwater levels in the vicinity of
theMeld are substantially to totally independent of
cl-Langes in w� ter levels in the main Faso basin. Yet a news
account says " i^_iS sub-basin is not in overdraft , nor would
additional e_: ,raction from it contribute significantly to any
overcralt i:� ,'lie mnain basin. "
• If the sub-b:1sin and the main basin are serarated by a fault , and
if the main ''_ 7Jln, is in overdraft and the sub-basin is not , hoer
can addition-� 1 extractions from the sub-basin affect the main
basin at '21l--either significantly or insignificantly?
It is my und�, rsta"ding that well X11 , not included in the study,
is on land no; owned by the AM'4C. Does the water company own any
"tea ldr whic- iactually over the sub-basin? If not , how can there
be no physic:-=l Droblem in gaining access to the basin to extract
the needed 2i500 to 4 ,000 acre feet needed for buildout?
Clint yil:L:z : _ressed the Homeowners over a year ago and expressed
his belief t".-at Ai•?:•.`C -ay find itself in court more than once over
the basin w��ter.
`with these proble7s in ,rind, and the additional problem of finding
only dry wells , it does seem orudence would dictate that the
company and the city make sure the needed water is therevbefore
proceeding with buildout .
My family has stored drinking water in case of an emergency. If
the emergency occurs , we would carefully ration what we have
unless new sources became available soon. We would not invite
prosDecrtiv-e residents to share cur meager, life-saving supply.
City Council Minutes 4/23/9_
Exhibit C
M RRO GRCUP WATER STUDY
omments from John McNeil
o City Council of Atascadero
4/23/91
The- Morro Group Water Study appears to be a competent analysis
of our waxer r.roblem in Atascadero-. However, I have some mis-
givings ahcv! the report .
First , i f'_nn no statement in the report as to the qualifications
of the Morro droup as to their education and track record in
this specialized field. .
Secondly, ca"Cious statements are made throughout the report such
as "probate! ; used numerous times , "more likely, " "substantially
to totally i2nependent , " referring to the water basins , and
"estimates are approximate , " used several times .
As a professional man, I can understand this cautious language .
Weasel words ,are a good part of an attorney ' s vocabulary. But
this is a report from engineers from whom I expect precision.
All of the probabilities and qualifications in the report should
not support the conclusion of a "reliable"-I repeat , reliable--
source of water for buildout without water from any other sources. •
j
The Morro Group van cautious in developing their supporting data,
but they threw caution to the winds in arriving at their con-
clusion that we have a reliable source of water for buildout .
i
I I urge you, the City Council , to be cautious in accepting this
report , both as to its supporting data and as to its conclusions.
I
John W. McNeil
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
40 CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda Item: B_3
Through: Ray Windsor, City Manager Mtg. Date: 5/14/91
From: Henry Engen, Community Dev. Dir-�Af File No: GPCR 01-91
SUBJECT:
General Plan Conformity Report for the possible acquisition of
certain real property located on Pine Mountain commonly referred
to as Stadium Park.
REC0MMENDATI0N:
Accept the Planning Commission' s report finding that acquisition
of Stadium Park by the City of Atascadero for the purpose of
maintaining the property' s natural state or to ensure that use of
the property is limited to parkland and/or low-intensity recrea-
tion would be consistent with the City's General Plan.
BACKGROUND:
On April 16, 1991, the Planning Commission conducted a public
hearing on the above subject. On a 7:0 vote, the Commission
recommended that this property is consistent with the General
Plan. There was public testimony and discussion as reflected in
the attached minutes excerpt.
On May 2, 1991, the Parks and Recreation Commission considered
the matter and concluded that acquisition of Stadium Park is
called for in the recently adopted Parks and Recreation Element
(refer to the attached minutes excerpt) .
HE:ps
Attachments: Staff Report - 4/16/91
Minutes Excerpt - Planning Commission - 4/16/91
Minutes Excerpt - Parks & Recreation Commission
5/2/91
CITY OF ATASCADERO Item: B_1
STAFF REPORT
FOR: Planning Commission Meeting Date: April 16, 1991
BY: Gary V. Kaiser, Assistant Planner File No: GPCR-01-91
SUBJECT:
General Plan Conformity Report for the possible acquisition of
certain real property located on Pine Mountain commonly referred
to as Stadium Park. The intent of said acquisition would be to
ensure that the site is maintained as parkland or open space
and/or used for low-intensity recreational purposes.
RECONHENDAT I ON:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission make a
recommendation to the City Council that any acquisition of
Stadium Park by the City of Atascadero for the purposes of
maintaining the property' s natural state or to ensure that use of
the property is limited to parkland and/or low-intensity
recreation would be consistent with the City' s General Plan.
BACKGROUND:
The California Government Code (Section 65402(a) ) prohibits any
acquisition or disposition of real property by a public agency,
until the location, purpose and extent of such acquisition or
disposition has been submitted to and reported upon by the
planning agency of that jurisdiction as to conformity with the
public agency' s General Plan, or applicable portion thereof. In
other words, no acquisition of real property by the City of
Atascadero is (legally) possible unless there is adequate
documentation, prepared by the Planning Commission, that the
acquisition would be consistent with the City' s General Plan.
Attached is a copy of Government Code Section 65402(a)
(Attachment A) .
A. SITUATION AND FACTS:
I. Applicant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .City of Atascadero
2. Legal Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .STADIUM PARK
3. Site Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 acres (approx. )
4. Zoning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (L) Recreation
5. General Plan Designation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Recreation
6 . Existing Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vacant
7 . Environmental Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Categorically Exempt
B. ANALYSIS:
The property in question, commonly referred to as Stadium Park or
the Pine Mountain Amphitheater, is approximately 26 acres in size
and is located approximately 1/2 mile east of the City
Administration building (Attachments B & C) .
General Plan Conformity:
As stated above, Stadium Park is designated as "Recreation" on
the General Plan Land Use Map, and is presently zoned "L"
(Recreation) . Specific references to this particular property
can be found within the text of the General Plan. One such
reference reads as follows:
"Pine Mountain Amphitheater or Stadium Park served as an
important cultural and recreational site for the original
community of Atascadero. Pine Mountain is characterized by
dense growth and steep slopes where recreational activities
would logically be of a varied nature. It provides a grand
central setting for a large community park. This 26-acre
area shall be developed for its original purpose. It is
detailed in Map VI-11. The City shall consider purchasing
it if it appears necessary to assure such a development.
Funding for such acquisition and development could be
accomplished through public subscription, general obligation
bonds, revenue sharing funds, operating surplus or purchase
and donation. "
(General Plan, page 79 -- emphasis added)
It is clear from reading this statement that Stadium Park is
intended for recreational/parkland use. It is also clear, given
recent development proposals for the site, that development of
the site in accordance with its original purpose will not
necessarily occur under private ownership. Indeed, some of the
uses allowed in the "L" zone, many of which theoretically could
be established with no further discretionary review by the City,
would not be considered conducive to the desired use of the
property as stated in the General Plan (Attachment D) .
Another specific and relevant reference in the text of the
General Plan to the Stadium Park property is this:
"Areas of open space available for recreation that shall be
preserved are listed below:
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• = The banks and bed of Atascadero Creek
The inundation area of the Salinas River
Atascadero Lake and its surrounding park
The Sunken Gardens
Chalk Mountain Regional Park
The three little league baseball fields
The banks and bed of Graves Creek
Pine Mountain (in part)
The Wranglerette Arena
Areas of open space that shall be considered for acquisition
by a public agency and/or preserved for recreation are
listed below:
Chandler Parkland
Pine Mountain Amphitheater
County-owned lots fronting on Lakeview adjacent to
Atascadero Lake"
(General Plan, page 77)
Acquisition of Stadium Park is also championed in the recently-
adopted update of the Parks and Recreation Element of the General
Plan. Furthermore, in August of 1989 the City Council adopted
Resolution #58-89 designating Stadium Park as an important
Historic Site (Attachment F) .
Environmental Review:
The acquisition of Stadium Park for parkland/open space purposes
is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) . Although several classes of
categorical exemptions developed by the State Secretary of
Resources seem to apply to this project, the Class 16 and Class
25 exemptions seem most applicable, as follows:
Class 16 -- consists of the acquisition or sale of land in
order to establish a park where the land is in a natural
condition or contains historic sites or archaeological sites
and either:
(a) The management plan for the park has not been
prepared, or
(b) The management plan proposes to keep the area in a
natural condition or preserve the historic or
archaeological site. CEQA will apply when a
management plan is proposed that will change the
area from its natural condition or significantly
change the historic or archaeological site.
(revised 4/18/91)
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Class 25 -- consists of the transfers of ownership of
interests in land in order to preserve open space. Examples
include but are not limited to:
(a) Acquisition of areas to preserve the existing
natural conditions.
(b) Acquisition of areas to allow continued
agricultural use of the areas.
(c) Acquisition to allow restoration of natural
conditions.
(d) Acquisition to prevent encroachment of development
into flood plains.
(State CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15316 and 15325, respectively)
CONCLUSIONS•
In conclusion, staff feels that the acquisition of the Stadium
Park property by the City of Atascadero would not only be
consistent with the City' s General Plan but would, in fact, serve
to implement explicit policies contained within said General
Plan. With respect to CEQA exemption, it should be added that
any subsequent development of the property would be subject to
independent review under CEQA.
ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A - Government Code Section 65402 (a)
Attachment B - General Plan Map
Attachment C - Stadium Park Map
Attachment D - Zoning Map
Attachment E - L (Recreation) Zone
Attachment F - Resolution #58-89
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CITY OF ATASCAD ERO ATTACHMENT A
-7- CONLNIL�iITY DEVELOPNIB..IT GPCR #01-9Code 1ec' 65402(n)
DEP.�IZ?:tiiE�I'I'
65402. Acquisition or disposition ofro
P perty; construction of
buildings; requirements before action
(a) If a general plan or part thereof has been adopted, no real
property shall be acquired by dedication or otherwise for street,
square, park or other public purposes, and no real property shall be
disposed of, no street shall be vacated or abandoned, and no public
building or structure shall be constructed or authorized, if the adopt-
ed general plan or part thereof applies thereto, until the location, pur-
pose and extent of such acquisition or disposition, such street vaca-
tion or abandonment, or such public building or structure have been
submitted to and reported upon by the planning agency as to con-
formity with said adopted general plan or part thereof. The planning
agency shall render its report as to conformity with said adopted gen-
eral plan or part thereof within forty (40) days after the matter was
submitted to it, or such longer period of time as may be designated
by the legislative body.
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CITY OF .^11.�SC.ADE ATTACHMENT E
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L (Recreation) Zone
9-3 . 401. Purpose: This zone is established to providi suitable
locations and standards for the development of recreational facilities
accommodating the needs of the general public.
9-3. 402. Allowable Uses: The following uses shall be allowed in
the reation Zcne. The establishment of allowable uses shall be as
provided by Section 9-2. 107 (Plot Plans) and Section 9-2. 108
(Precise Plans) :
(a) Amusement services
(b) Membership organizations
(c) Libraries and museums
(d) Bed and Breakfast
(e) Temporary events (See Section 9-6.177)
to (f) Indoor recreation services
(g) Collection stations (See Section 9-05 . 130)
(h) Accessory storage (See Section 9-6 .103)
'( i) Rural sports and group facilities (See Section 9-6 . 124)
(j) Outdoor recreation services (See Section 9-6. 123)
(:<) Fisheries and game preserves
( 1) General Merchandise stores, where related to recreational
use orr the site
(m) Temporary or seasonal sales (See Section 9-6 .174)
(n) Utility transmission facilities
(o) Forestry
(p) SchOol-business and vocational (See Section 9-6 . 125)
9-3. 403. Conditional Use: The following uses may be allowed in
the Recreation Zone. The establishment of conditional uses shall be
as provided by Section 9-2.109 (Conditional Use Permits) :
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CITY OF RTAS C-AD ER
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-- COhOYLLniM 0EVEZOP' IZ.N-r L ( Recreation ) Zone
� GPCR #01-91
". D EP.�IZTI�IE`�"I' (Pg. 2 of 2
(a) Caretaker ' s residence (See Section 9-6 . 104)
(b) Sports assembly
(c) Public assembly and entertainment
(d) Eating and drinking places
(e) Cemeteries
(f) Pipelines
(g) Recreational vehicle park (See Section 9-6 . 180)
(h) Transit stations and terminals
9-3. 404. Lot Size: There shall be no minimum lot size in the
Recreation Zone.
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CITY OF `�T''``�� C ATTACHMENT F
C-�DERO Resolution #58- 89
CO.tiLtiIL'�iTry DEVEZOPy1EtiZ' GPCR #01-91
• D EP BIZ?:ti1E�I 1'
RESOLUTION NO. 58-89
A RESOLUTION OF THE ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
DESIGNATING PINE MOUN'T'AIN STADIUM
AS AN IMPORTANT HISTORIC SITE
WHEREAS, Pine Mountain Stadium
once regularly is a natural ampitheatre,
utilized by the community for plays , operettas ,
pageants, dances and other social occasions since 1915; and
WHERE
Atasc deroAColonylwasfstilltsolvent; and after 1915
and and while
WHEREAS, as a result of the Atascadero Colon
demise, the stadium stage was moved to the Lake Pavilionlandlthe
property was thereafter purchased by private citizens; and
WHEREAS, the stadium facility has been designated as a
Public recreation area in the General Plan since 1968 , even
though it has remained in private ownership; and
WHEREAS, there has been interest in
purchase the site since 1981 , obtaining funding to
NOW, TniEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that
the hereby officially recognize Pine Mountaioes
historic site . n Stadiumjas anCouncil
On motion by Councilmember
cilmember F�n� seconded by Coun-
ERS the toregozng resolution is hereby
adopted on the to owing vote :
AYES : COUVCI -MZ. BERS BORGESON, LILLEY, MACKEY, SHIERS .SND MAYOR DEXTER
NOES : NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ADOPTED : 8/8/89
ATTEST:
BOND C. SHARITZ,
5�Zty Clerk OLLIN DEXTER, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
AP ROVED AS TO CONTENT:
JEc F. EY ".
'CRG SEN, -itl Attornev
j RAcY s1.INDSOR, City Manager
PC 4/ 16/91 MINUTE EXCERPTS ITEM : A. 1
MINUTES - ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 16, 1991 7:30 p.m.
Atascadero Administration Building
The regular meeting of the Atascadero Plannin Commission was
called to order at 7 : 30 p.m. by Chairperson Lu a followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Kudlac, Johnson, aage, Hanauer, Lochridge,
Highland, and Chairperson Lu a
Absent: None
Staff Present: Steven DeCamp, Ci Planner; Gary Kaiser, Assistant
Planner; Bob Ma one, Assistant Planner; Pat
Shepphard, A nistrative Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public co ent.
A. CONSENT CALEN
1. Appro 1 of minutes of the regular Planning Commission
mee ' ng of April 2, 1991
MOTION By Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner
Kudlac and carried 7 : 0 to approve the Consent
Calendar as presented.
B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES AND REPORTS
1. General Plan Conformity Report:
Public hearing to consider a General Plan conformity
report on the City acquisition of certain real property
commonly referred to as the Pine Mountain Amphitheater,
or Stadium Park.
Gary Kaiser presented the staff report on this matter noting
that acquisition of the Stadium Park property by the City
would not only be consistent with the General Plan but would
serve to implement explicit policies contained within the
Plan.
PC 4/ 16 /91 MINUTE EXCERPTS
•
- Public Testimony -
Livia Kellerman, 5463 Honda, read a statement noting that
Atascadero now has the opportunity to enrich its park system
further by adding Stadium Park which is part of the City ' s
history. The Park is unique due to its natural amphitheater,
and would lend itself to a variety of activities. Since the
park is also close to downtown, it would encourage people to
walk from the downtown area to the created events. Mrs.
Kellerman urged the Commission to look favorably in deter-
mining that acquisition of this property conforms to the
General Plan.
Ursula Luna, corresponding secretary for the Atascadero
Historical Society, read the attached letter from the
Society' s President, Norman Ruskovich, (Exhibit A) urging the
Planning Commission' s support of Pine Mountain' s acquisition.
Marj Mackey stated that she has wanted this in public
ownership for over 20 years adding that she approached the
County in 1978 and asked that they purchase it because it was
in the General Plan at that time. Unfortunately, it was the
week after Proposition 13 passed and nobody knew what was
going to happen at that point.
Eric Greening, 7365 Valle, noted his endorsement of the
comments expressed by the previous speakers. He spoke on the
importance of the City acquiring the property in a timely
manner adding that there is no way of developing part of the
property without limiting what could be done acoustically in
the amphitheater area. Mr. Greening further stated that
acquisition could also be helpful in terms of the ongoing
downtown planning goals . He concluded by saying that it is
his desire for Atascadero to have a civic identity with a
cultural and historical center that would bring people to
Atascadero.
Lindsay Hampton, 8402 Alta Vista, urged the Planning
Commission to support the property' s conformity with the
General Plan, and added that the General Plan is specific
about the need for preserving Stadium Park as open space as
well as the purchase of it to accomplish that end.
David Brown, 7175 Pinal, stated he lives near Stadium Park and
pointed out the various animals and wildlife that live on Pine
Mountain. This is a unique area for being so close to the
center of Atascadero and it is well worth preserving and
keeping as a recreational area and open space.
Celia Moss, Coromar resident, noted her concurrence with the
previous speakers and related that Randy Rossi was instrumen-
tal in developing an open space program for Boulder, Colorado,
and he had strongly recommended that a community should buy
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into open space whenever the opportunity arises so that the
environment and scenic enhancement can be preserved. Ms. Moss
urged City acquisition for this property.
Ray Jansen, 6655 County Club Drive, noted that value is
relative but future value is something that goes up with time.
He voiced his feeling that as the public is made aware of
Stadium Park' s future and potential value, that this should
have an impact upon the owners of the property.
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MOTION: By Commissioner Highland, seconded by Commissioner
Kudlac and carried 7:0 to recommend to the City
Council that any acquisition of Stadium Park by the
City of Atascadero for the purposes of maintaining
the property's natural state or to ensure that use
of the property is limited to parkland and/or low-
intensity recreation would be consistent with the
City's General Plan.
2. Zone Change 03-91:
Public hearing to consider the amendment f Section
9-3. 651 of the Atascadero Municipal Co a (Zoning Ordi-
nance) regarding development standard or projects to be
located within Planned Development erlay Zone No. 7.
Steven DeCamp presented the staff eport and provided a
background on the Commission' s revious discussion of
potential development standards to a imposed on PD7 projects.
With regard to Standard F, Mr. eCamp suggested a possible
modification to provide for ro lot line setbacks, which
could be a design solution w' h some planned developments.
Commission questions and iscussion followed.
Commissioner Hanauer tated that the zero lot line setback
should be taken adv tage of. With regard to Standard N, he
inquired if this ratio was applied to previous planned
development appr als. Mr. DeCamp replied that most of the
developments r iewed have had a minimum rear setback of ten
feet and a 'nimum rear yard width of 30 feet so the 300
square foot ratio was met. He explained that this standard
will deli r the open space and tie the amount of open space
availab to the number of residents anticipated within the
dwell ' g.
Co issioner Kudlac questioned what effect the zero lot line
w uld have on Standards F, L, and N. Mr. DeCamp explained
hat the zero lot line allows a dwelling unit to be situated
right up to the side property line so the number of lots will
still be determined by the number of bedrooms proposed, and
will have the same density on the lot. Discussion followed
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PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING MAY 2, 1991
MINUTES
DRAFT MINUTES
ITEM 6 NEW BUSINESS:
ITEM 6-A - PINE MOUNTAIN STADIUM PARR - PROPOSED PURCHASE:
Mr. Takata informs the Commission that the City Council is
presently considering the purchase of the historically significant
26 acre "Stadium Park", located on Pine Mountain, adjacent to Pinal
and Escarpa Avenues.
The property is presently undeveloped, privately owned, and could
be developed under the present (L) Recreation zoning into various
allowable uses. Some allowable uses under the present zoning are
indoor recreation services with related general merchandise stores,
accessory storage, amusement services, membership organizations,
bed and breakfast, collection stations, under the present zoning of
(L) Recreation.
Staff notes that the owner is presently proposing a zone change to
the property.
Commissioner Bench notes that the City Council previously
considered the purchase of this property, for less than $100, 000,
but took an action not to budget for the acquisition at that time.
Commissioner Bench supports the acquisition of the property.
Commissioner Schulte feels the development of a community center
would be a more viable and worthy project than the Stadium Park
proposal.
Commissioner Schulte further questions why the City Council would
consider approval of a zone change proposal to this property
because of it's historical significance.
It is noted that if the City owns the property, it would be able to
preserve it's historical significance and not allow it to be
developed under the present allowed uses.
MOTION: Commissioner Cooper moves that the property does
conform with the Recreation Element of the General
Plan, and supports the purchase of Stadium Park;
Commissioner Meyer seconds; Motion carries 5-0
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda Item: B-4
Through: Ray Windsor, City Manager Meeting, Date: 5/14/91
File No: TPM 24-88
From: Henry Engen, Community Development Director i
SUBJECT:
Acceptance of final Parcel Map 24-88 (subdivision of two lots of
9. 35 acres into 3 parcels containing 2. 50, 2. 50, and 4. 35 acres
each) at 8005 San Gabriel Road (Kenney/Stewart) .
RECOMMENDATION:
Acceptance of final Parcel Map 24-88 since all conditions of the
map have been met by the applicant.
BACKGROUND:
On April 11 , 1989, the City Council approved Parcel Map 24-88
subject to certain conditions and in concurrence with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item: B-5
CITY OF ATASCADERO
Through : Ray Windsor , City Manager Meeting Date : 5/ 14/91
From : Micki Korba , Cit%: Treasurer
Mark Joseph , Administrative Services Director
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SUBJECT: Opening An Account With Orange County ' s Investment
Pool
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Council approve Resolution No .
36-91 , authorizing the City Treasurer to invest idle funds with
Orange County ' s Treasurer .
BACKGROUND;
Our Treasurer discovered that Orange County has been able to
maintain a higher yield on its investments than the State ' s Local
Agency Investment Fund ( LAIF ) . Currentl , ,
Yield is 9 . Oy, ; LAIF is down to Orange County ' s net
letter from Orange County indicatesundee aare /' .elAgible attached
oaloed
their pool .
ANALYSIS
The primary consideration is the higher yield -- on an
annual basis , it represents $10, 000 in extra income per million
dollars of invested monies. Rudy ' s memo of May 3 ( attached )
clarifies additional points . The delay in receiving confirmation
of earning=_ is an administrative inconvenience -- but certainly
worth the extra earnings . Large withdrawals -- in excess
5100, 000 -- will require 30 da mess of
} days notice; again , this is something
staff can work with .
In light of the fact that the ,ield is higher , the
investments are consistent with State and local parameters and
the administrative procedures are not unduly burdensome, staff
recommends Council apprc\,al .
ROBERT L."BOB"CITRON
COUNTY TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR
TELEPHONE:(714)834-3411
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O U N TY O F FAX.(714)834-2912
TAX OFFICE ADDRESS •
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630 NORTH BROADWAY
P O.BOX 1438
5 3 RANG E SANTA ANA,CALIFORNIA 92702
OFFICE OF THE TREASURER—TAX COLLECTOR TREASURER OFFICE ADDRESS
209 FINANCE BUILDING
630 NORTH BROADWAY
P.O.BOX 4515
SANTA ANA,CALIFORNIA 92702
IN REPLY PLEASE REFER TO:
April 25, 1991
City of Atascadero
6500 Palma Ave.
Atascadero Ca. 93422
Attn: Rudy Hernandez, Assistant Finance Officer
Dear Mr. Hernandez:
Enclosed please find the Orange County Treasurer's procedures for
investment of excess funds in the County Treasury. Please review
the procedures carefully, and feel free to call me with any
follow-up questions you may have. I have spoken with your local
County Treasurer, and he has no objections to your opening an
account with us. We would therefore be willing to accept any
deposits you may wish to make.
If you decide you would like to join the investment pool, you' ll
need a resolution from your city council authorizing the
investment. Just send me a copy of the resolution and I 'll open
an investment fund on our accounting records for you.
I have enclosed a sample resolution you may want to use if you
decide to join the pool. Most people include in the resolution a
list of designated persons who can invest or withdrawal the
city's funds. However, if you desire, this can be sent as a
separate attachment (which may make updating a little easier for
you) .
Thanks again for your interest in our investment pool. If you
need to contact me, my direct number is 834-3365.
Very tly yours,
lyqCaAJI-�
Matthew R. Raabe
Chief of Treasury Operations
MRR:ms
Enclosures
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE May 3, 1991
TO Mark Joseph, Director of Administrative Services
Muriel Korba, City Treasurer
FROM Rudy Hernandez, Assistant Finance Director
SUBJECT Interest Earnings on Funds Deposited With
Orange County Investment Fool
As per our meeting last Tuesday, April 30, 1991, I spoke with
Matthew R. Raabe, Chief of Treasury Operations with Orange County
and was provided with the following information:
1) The 9 interest earnings rate quoted by Orange County
is net of administrative charges.
2) Orange County needs a minimum of ten weeks to process
and distribute the interest earnings. According to
Matthew R. Raabe, we should not expect to receive our
interest payment any earlier nor later than the ten
week period.
If you need any additional information, please call me @ 076.
RESOLUTION NO. 36-91
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
TREASURER TO INVEST MONIES WITH THE COUNTY OF
ORANGE ' S TREASURER
WHEREAS , pursuant to Section 536e4 which was added to the
California Government Code allowing local agencies to deposit
excess funds into the County Treasury for purposes of investment
by the Oranqe County Treasurer ; and
WHEREAS, the City Council does hereby find that the deposit
and withdrawal of money with the County Treasurer in accordance
with the provision of investment as stated therein are in the
best interests of the City of Atascadero ;
NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED that the Atascadero City
Council does hereby authorize the deposit and withdrawal of City
of Atascadero monies with the County Treasury in the County of
Orange in accordance with the provisions of Section 536e4 of the
Government Code for the purpose of investment as stated therein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following City of Atascadero
officers or their successors in office shall be authorized to
order the deposit or withdrawal of monies in the County Treasury .
Name and Title of Authorized Officers Signatures
Muriel ''Micki '' Korba , Treasurer
Mark Joseph , Administrative Services
Director
Rudy Hernandez, Ass ' t Finance Director
Cathy Sargent , Finance Technician
On motion by Councilperson and seconded
by Councilperson the foregoing resolution is
hereby adopted in its entirety , by the foll3wing Roll Call 'Vote .
AYES:
NOES :
ABSENT :
ADOPTED:
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ATTEST:
By :
LEE DAYKA, City Clerk ROBERT B . LILLEY ,
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARTHER MONTANDON MARK. JOSEP Dire or of
City Attorney Administrat ve Services
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda Item: B-6
Through : Ray Windsor , City Manager Meeting Date : 5/ 14;91
From: Mark Joseph , Administrative Services Director
SUBJECT: Developing a Fiscal Impact Model (Phase II of Crawford ,
Multari and Starr contract ) .
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of Resolution
38-91 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Crawford , Multari and Starr ( CMS) to develop a fiscal impact
model .
BACKGROUND ANALYSIS
The first phase of this project was approved by Council and
completed in December , 1990. The result was the Lona
Fiscal Analysis -Range
for the City . The seconc phase is to develop a
computerized fiscal impact model , to assist in evaluating
economic , and certain non--economic , issues relating to new
development . Mike Multari ' s attached letter best clarifies the
proposal and time frames .
The $22,000 has been budgeted (one-half in FY 90-91 ; the
balance is scheduled for FY 91 -92) out of Developer Impact Fees .
Phases III and IV, relating to the development of a
computerized land use data base and Geo-based Information System
( GIS ) , have been addressed through the purchase and installation
of the Computer Network in Commurity Development and Public Works
as authorized by Council in the current budget .
RESOLUTION NO. 38-91
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH
CRAWFORD, MULTARI & STARR
TO
DEVELOP A COMPUTERIZED FISCAL IMPACT MODEL.
The City Council of the City of Atascadero , California ,
hereby resolves as follows:
1 . The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute an
agreement with : Crawford , Multari & Starr to construct
a Computerizes Fiscal Impact Model , and all other
agreements or documents required to effectuate the
terms of agreement .
2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to make minor .
correction=_ or modifications of a mathematical or
clerical nature .
3. The Finance Director is hereby authorized to :
appropriate funds , if necessary ; release and expend
funds ; and issue warrants to comply with the terms of
this aqreement .
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a soecial meetinq of the City Council
of the City of Atascadero held on the 24th day of May , 1991 .
CITY OF ATASCADERO , CALIFORNIA
By:
Rooert 3 . Lilley , Mayor
ATTEST :
Lee Dayka , City Clerk
Crawford Multari & Starr
April 18, 1991
Mark Joseph, Director
Administrative Services
City of Atascadero
6500 Palma Avenue
Atascadero, CA 93442
Dear Mark,
As you requested, attached is a brief work program, schedule and budget for the next phase of
the Fiscal Planning Project. I have also enclosed an agreement for services if this proposal meets
with your approval.
In sum, we will provide a fiscal impact model which can be used by the City staff to evaluate
individual projects as well as changes in zoning or amendments to the general plan. The model
will be "user friendly"; that is, it will be largely menu driven so that little technical knowledge of the
software is required.
We will include 24 hours of training time. We expect that about half of that time will be used to
teach the appropriate staff persons how to use the model and half will be reserved for responding
to questions or problems that arise as staff begins to use it.
We have also budgeted for two presentations, one each to the Planning Commission and to the
City Council. We, of course, can make additional presentations on a time-and-materials basis, if
necessary.
Because of work loads, we will not be able to begin until about June 1. We will have a schematic
system design, including diagrams and some explanatory text. for the staff to review by July 1.
The model and procedures manual will be delivered by September 1. Training and presentations
to the Commission and Council would take place during September, or whenever deemed
convenient by the City.
Our budget remains the same as in the original proposal: $22,000.
If you need more information, or if any of this needs to be changed, please give me a call. Thank
you.
Sincerely,
Michael Multari
Principal
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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item: B-7
CITY OF ATASCADERO
Through : Ray Windsor , City Manager Meeting Date : 5/ 14/91
From: Mark Joseph , Administrative Services Director
SUBJECT: Approving a Lease/Purchase AQ_reement for the Purchase
of Capital Equipment .
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Council adopt Resolution No .
39-91 authorizing the City Manager and/or the Administrative
Services Director to execute an agreement between the City and
Valley Bank Leasing .
BACKGROUND-
In the FY 90-91 budget , a replacement fire engine and
various other pieces of equipment were authorized by Council and
subsequently purchased , after competitive bidding . Except for
the fire engine , sufficient monies were appropriated for the
outright purchase . The fire truck was intended to be
lease/purchased .
Staff went to competitive bid for a leasing agent . Eleven
bids were received , with Valle,/ Bank Leasing identified as the
lowest bidder ( based on overall interest costs ) .
Because the interest rate was sianificantly lower than
anticipated ( 6 .88': compared to 7 . 5% ) , staff began to explore the
option of increasing the amount of items to be included in the
lease. For example, a Capital Lease initiated in 1989 at 8. 45'%
was refinanced at a substantial savings to the City . An
additional $100,000 in equipment ( computer hardware and vehicles )
was also identified , and included .
The complete list of items is show as Exhibit A in the
attached Resolution .
As a result of approving the lease , the City will save
interest expenses over the next five years . as well as free up a
significant amount of General Fund reserves to address the full
costs of the Lake Pavilion building .
Annual payments will be approximately $94 , 000 for the first
three years and then $64 ,000 in the last two . Currently , the
City is paying over $96, 000 on two Capital Leases , both of which
have been paid off in this fiscal year .
RESOLUTION NO. 39-91
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ATASCADERO, APPROVING
A LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT
WITH VALLEY BANK LEASING.
RESOLVED, that this Municipality is authorized to enter into
a Lease Purchase Agreement ( the "Agreement " ) with Valley Bank
Leasing , Inc . ( LESSOR" ) for the acquisition of the use and
possession of the equipment described on the attached Exhibit "A"
( the "Equipment" ) for an aggregate cost not to exceed $325 ,000
( not including interest ) payable over a period of 5 years, and in
accordance with the terms of the Agreement , subject to the right
of the Municipality to ( i ) terminate and cancel such Agreement
and the Municipality ' s obligations on one date each year during
the term of the Agreement and ( ii ) acquire the Equipment at such
times and on such terms as may be set forth in the Agreement .
RESOLVED FURTHER , that each of the following officers of the
Municipality :
Ray Windsor , its Cit,: Manager
and Mark Joseph , its Administrative -cervices Director
are authorized , empowered , and directed to ( i ) negotiate the
terms of and execute and deliver- the Agreement and such other
documents as may be necessary or appropriate , together with
changes therein as such officer shall deem necessary and
desirable and ( ii ) take such other actions as may be necessary or
appropriate to consummate the transactions contemplated in the
Agreement and to cause the full and timel•,, performance of all of
the Municipality ' s agreements and obligations in connection with
the Agreement : such officer ' s execution and delivery of the
Agreement and other documents or the taking_ of such actions to
evidence such officer ' s approval of the document or action,
respectively:
RESOLVED FURTHER , that in connection with the foregoing
Resolutions , all actions taken by the duly authorized officers of
this Municipality with respect to the Agreement or the
transactions to be evidenced by the Agreement prior to the date
of this Resolution be , and they herebi are , ratified and
confirmed as the duly authorized acts of the Municipality:
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Municipality does hereby
designate the Agreement as a qualified tai:-exempt obligation for
purposes of Section 265(b ) ( 3 ) ( ii ) of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1988 , as amended : and
RESOLVED FURTHER, that LESSOR may rely on this Resolution
until notified of the revocation , amendment , or other
modification in writing and all actions taken by the duly
authorized officers of this Municipality in accordance with this
Resolution prior to the LESSOR ' S receipt of such notice shall be
the duly authorized actions of and binding and enforceable
against the Municipality and relied upon by LESSOR .
On motion by Councilperson , and seconded
by Councilperson , the foregoing resolution
is hereby adopted in its entirety , by the following Roll Call
Vote .
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT :
ADOPTED:
ATTEST :
By :
LEE DAYK.A, City Clerk ROBERT B. LILLEY .
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ARTHER MONTANDON MARK JOSEPH, Director of
City Attorney Administrative Services
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item: B_g
CITY OF ATASCADERO
Through : Ray Windsor , City Manager Meeting Date : 5/ 114/91
Prom: Mark Joseph , Administrative services Director/
SUBJECT: Establishing an additional Deferred Compensation
Program for City Employees .
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Council approve Resolution No .
40-91 establishing a deferred compensation program with Great
Western Bank .
BACKGROUND:
The Citv currently provides a voluntary deferred
compensation plan with Hartford Insurance . Contributions come
from employee deductions only . This proposal simply adds a
second program to select from. There is no fiscal impact to the
City. Our new payroll accounting s' stem can handle the
additional deduction.
RESOLUTION NO. 40-92
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH
GREAT WESTERN BANK
TO PROVIDE A DEFERRED COMPENSATION
PROGRAM FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE
CITY OF ATASCADERO.
The City Council of the City of Atascadero , California,
hereby resolves as follows :
1 . The City Manager , or in his absence , the Administrative
Services Director , of Atascadero is hereby authorized
to execute an agreement with : Great Western Bank , to
offer a deferred compensation program, and all other
agreements or documents required to effectuate the
terms of agreement .
2 . The City Manager is hereby authorized to make minor
corrections or modifications of a mathematical or
clerical nature .
.3. The Finance Director is hereby authorized to :
appropriate funds , if necessary ; release and expend
funds ; and issue warrants to comply with the terms of
this agreement .
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a special meeting of the Cit•,, Council of
the City of Atascadero held on the 24th day of May . 1991 .
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA
Rotert B . Li i ley . Mayor
ATTEST :
Lee Dayka, City Clerk
CG4P NSATTCK PLAN Aft
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This Agreement is effective this 1st day of JZk. ./, 1490 by and between GREAT
WES'T'ERN &12 , a Federal Savings Bank, hereinafter referred to as GREAT WES=,
and the C,T/O�A. hereinafter referred to as AGENCY.
WHEREAS, AGENCY, pursuant to and in caTliance with Internal Revenue Code
Section 457, has establi.shod a Deferred Gxipensation Plan, hereinafter referred
to as PLAN; arra
WHEREAS, AGENCY desires to pr-cter_t itself against the impending suspension of
Federal Di!i�it Insurance of irrlividual participant accounts; arra
WHEREAS, AGENCY desires to utilize GREAT WE-S"T3:RN in the performance of certain
services in connection with the administration of the PLAN; and
WHEREAS, GREAT WESTERN desires to provide such services subject to the terms
and conditions set forth herein;
Now therefore, AGENCY and (1?= WES'I`FRPT agree as follows:
1. TERM: This Agreement shall re-Tein in effect for a period of ive
years from the effective date hereof, and shall not be terminated prior to
that time except for "Cause" as that term is hereinafter defined. For
piiryrses of this Agreement, the term "Cause" shall mean the failure of
either party to perform any or all of its obligations as defined herein.
The non-defaulting party shall give the defaulting party written notice
which shall specify the particulars of the default. If such default is not
cured within sixty (60) days from the end of the month in which notice of
default is given, the non-defaulting party may terminate the Agreement
effective thirty (30) days after the end of the sixty (60) day period.
For purposes of this Agreement, "Contract Year" shall mean the period of
time between the effective date of the Contract, and the same day of the
month in each succeeding year; the first Contract Year, however, shall be
extended, if necessary in order to ensure that every Contract Year will end
on the last day of a calendar month.
Notwit� the above, this Agreement may be terminated by either
party, with or without "Cause" as that term may be defined herein, upon the
giving of ninety (90) days written notice to the other party.
2. FUNDI%: AGENCY may fund this Agreement by forwarding participant
deferrals to GREAT WESTERN at such times as it may see fit.
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3. TEMP ION: Upon the effective date of termination of this Agreement,
other than for Cause as defined above, the following shall occur:
a. GREAT WESTMN shall issue reports to AGENCY detailing the status of
PLAN assets no later than twenty (20) business days after the end of
the month in which termination ber-Lm s effective.
b. AGENCY may request liquidation and witl-,drawal of PLAN assets. If
tz:rminaticn is for Cause, GREAT WESITIN shall disburse those
funds deposited in GREAT WESTERN, not subject to penalty for
early withdrawal, witdn thirty (30) days of the effective date
of term.irvition. Funs deposited in GREAT WEST M, subject to
penalty for early witt-x rawal, shall be disbursed according to
written -i.nstructicns fr o,,i AGENCY. Funds invested in mutual funds
shall he disbursed as :mutually agreed in writing by AGENCY and
GREAT t;lS=.
If termination is cue to non-renewal of this Agreement, GREAT
WJESE N shall disburse those funds deposited in Great Western
Savings, not subject to penalty for early withdrawal, within
ninety (90) days of the effective date of termination. Funds
depassited in Great Sv:�sterTn savings, subject to penalty for early
withdracaal, shall be disbursed, after deduction of penalty, or
left on deposit until maturity, according to written instructions
frcam GFNCY. Mutual Fluid Shares shall be disbursed as mutually
agreed in writing by AGENCY and GREAT WESIT2W. This clause shall
not serve to affect normal distributions to participants pursuant
to PLAN.
3. DEF;MIUS: The min-imum participant deferral Per Pay Period shall be
not less then $10.00.
ICY agrees to:
a. Cause appropriate deductions to be made frcam such payroll(s) as
may be applicable.
b. Send by check or wire transfer the amount of the total
deductions to :
Great Western Stank
Deferred Ccmpensation Department
P.O. Box 6350
Northridge, California 91328
or to such other facility or in such other manner as may be
mutually agreed upon between GREAT WESIEIN and AGENCY.
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C. Provide, in such form as agreed upon by AGENCY and GREAT WESIMF N, a
deferral listing with respect to participant sub-accounts to include
• riot less than the following:
1. Name of Participant
2. Social Security Ntm� of participant
3. Amount to be credited to participant's
sub-accounts)
Q= WES= agrees to:
d. Establish a sub-aaxxunt for each participant.
e. Credit the amounts sent by AGENCY to the sub-accounts) of the various
participants and to selected investment vehicles in accordance with
the latest written instructions on file with GREAT WESTERN.
f. Funds invested in the option described herein as "GWBIA" will accrue
interest as of the date of receipt by GREAT WESTERN.
g. Place mutual fund orders, if applicable, within three (3) business
days of the receipt of both, a deferral listing and check, in
accordance with the latest written instructions on file with GREAT
WESTERN.
4. RECORD SING AND REPORTS: GREAT WESIE;N agrees to furnish AGENCY, no
later than twenty (20) days following the end of each month and each
quarter a report regarding the status of the PIAN containing the following
information:
a. Each participant's name
b. Each participant's Social Security Number
C. Each participant's sub-account number
d. Deposits credited to each sub-account during the period
e. Withdrawals from each sub-account during the period
f. Interest/Earnings credited to each sub-amt during the period
g. Total value of each sub-account
h. Summary totals of the PLAN
NOTE: Annuity transactions will not appear on the monthly/quarterly reports
and quarterly statements issued by Great Western. The AGENCY and
participants will receive reports and statements from the insurance
any.
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GREAT WESTERN agrees to provide quarterly statements to participants in the
FLAN, no later than twenty (20) days following the end of each calendar
quarter. Each stater-ant shall identify the transactions which have occurred in
the participant's sub-account at the beginning and the end of the preceding •
quarter.
GREAT WEMIRN agrees to iraintain the records necessary to produce the above
mentioned reports, and agrees that all records shall be the property of AGENCY
and that, in the event this .greement is terminated for any reason, GREAT
WEST RN will provide AGENCY a copy of such records, in hard copy or such other
form as mutually agreed upon bet-ween GREAT WES'TTIN and AGENCY, within ninety
(90) days after the effective date of termination. AGENCY agrees that all
related Ater tapes, discs and prograns shall remain the property of GREAT
WFS-Ir
GREAT WF=N agrt,e, 'ghat all information supplied to and all work processed or
o7,-Vlet.ed by GREAT IdEs-FERN -shall Yee held to be confidential and will not be
disclosed to anyone other than AGENCY except as required by law.
5. D7S'IRIBU1UONS: Upon receipt of authorized written instructions from
A ;,NCY, in such form and with such authorization as mutually agreed upon by
GREAT WESTERN and AGENCY, GREAT WES"ITYN agrees to process the payment of
benefits to participants and beneficiaries in accordance with PLM.
Distributions shall be made once a mDnth, on the seventh (7th) calendar day
before the last day of the month. If that day is a Saturday, Sunday or
Holiday, distributions shall be made on the next business day. Initial
distribution requests received by GREAT WES=, at its operations office
in Northridge, on and after the sixteenth (16th) calendar day of a month
will be procesck-d the following month. If applicable, the distribution of
funds resulting from the liquidation of rutual fund shares will be made on
the next distribution date which falls at least five (5) business days
after the receipt of such funds by GREAT WES'IR(. The above
notwithstanding, GREAT WFSI'ERN will cooperate with AGENCY to not
unreasonably delay distribution requests in conjunction with "emergency
withdrawals", as defined in the FLAN.
CREAT WEMM4 agrees to withhold appropriate Federal and State inoame
taxes, according to instructions set forth on form W-4 ccMleted by the
participant, to remit such withholdings to proper taxing authorities, and
to issue net funds to participant(s) or beneficiary(ies) in accordance with
instructions on the Distribution Request Form. GREAT WESTERN agrees to
perform rewired monthly, quarterly and annual reporting of withholdings to
appropriate taxing authorities. GREAT WESTERN agrees to issue appropriate
annual wage and tax statements to those participants and beneficiaries who
received distribution(s) during the preceding year and to retain a copy of
such information on file for the period required by law. GREAT WESTERN
agrees to provide AGENCY a monthly report of all disbursements made during
the previous month.
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6. INVEs"MIM vEHic!T GREAT WESTERN agrees to provide the herein described
services for AGENCY with the following investment vehicles.
A. Great Western Bank Indexed Account (,,GWBIA,,) .
The investment vehicle identified as GWBIA shall be savings accounts
with GREAT WESTERN. Each such account shall be subject to rules,
regulations and statutes to which GREAT WESITM is subject, as
promulgated by the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) , the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and other such regulatory
authorities.
GREAT WESTERN agrees to accept PIAN funds for investment in GWBIA. PIAN
funds will earn interest by whichever of the following methods results in
the highest rate payable:
(1) The rate of interest for all funds received during the term of the
contract shall vield the over-the-counter annualized yield quotation
for the three five year United States Government Treasury Note,
deteby re erence to representative yields reported in the Wall
Street Journal on the last business day of each calendar quarter.
This effective annualized yield will be guaranteed for the
calendar quarter regardless of any subsequent change in the three ive
year United States Treasury Note yield.
The warrent rate/yield is: Rate v-3 � Yield b/ 7S'%
(T.B.D.)
(2) Such other yield as declared by Great Western and shall not be lower
than A. (1) above.
Interest will accrue daily, using the 365/360 day method, will be credited
monthly, on the last day of the month, and will be automatically reinvested
to allow for monthly corpo nding.
B. GREAT WESTERN BANK CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT (GWBCD)
Great Western will also make available one and two year certificates
of deposit (CD) whose yields are indexed to representative, effective
annual yields on one and two year United States Government Treasury
Notes. For example, a one year CD will have a yield indexed to the
one year Treasury Note; a two year CD will have a yield indexed to the
two year treasury Note.
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In either case, the effective annualized yields for the one and two
year Treasury Notes will be determined by reference to representative
yields reported in the Wall Street Journal on the last business day of
the calendar quarter. This yield will beanie the effective annualized•
yield of the GWBC'D for the following Quarter.
Interest will accrue daily, using the 365/360 day method, will be
credited monthly, on the last day of the month, and will be
autcnatically reinvested to allcw for monthly asipounding.
Other guidelines are as follows:
1. One Year CD: $10,00o mini= deposit, 90 day interest penalty for
early liquic-ttion (separation frc¢n service, plan-to-plan
transfers or hardship excluded)
2. Two Year CD: $10,000 minimnn deposit, 180 day interest penalty
for early liquidation (separation from service, plan-to-plan
transfers or hardship excluded)
3. Participants may invest in no more than two (2) CD's per year.
Plan funds invested in the C-WBIA or GWBCD options are backed by the
full faith and credit of the U.S. Governwnt and are also insured by
the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, an agency of the F
Govenu,,�nt, up to $100,000 per participant. Great Western will
c ol]ateralize ariy amucu7ts invested in the GWBIA in excess of FDIC
u-durance limits by depositing first deeds of trust on suitable
residential property (i.e. one to four unit) with the Federal Home
T.ean Bank in San Francisco. The unpaid Outstanding principal balance
of the collateral is adjusted quarterly, and shall in the aggregate,
at all times equal or exceed one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the
aziount of plan hurls invested in the GWBIA in excess of FDIC limits.
C. MEQ WPOLIIAN LIFE INSURANCE CUIPANY GMRANTEID RNESIIENr CONTRACT
(GIC)
GIC's are a contractual arrangement with an insurance oaripany that are
very similar to bank certificates of deposit. GIC's guarantee a
specific rate of return on invested funds over the life of the
contract, with the insurance conpany assuming all of the market
credit, and interest rate risks on the underlying investments. The
GIC's in the Great Western deferred cagaensation program are
underwritten by Metropolitan Life Insurance Ccpany, the third largest
life insurance conany in the world. Metropolitan GIC's have One
(calendar) year deposit "windows", with three (3) year interest rate
guarantees.
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ale: All funds deposited in (calendar year) 1990 will be
guaranteed a rate of interest through 1992 (1990, 1991,
1992) ; all funds deposited in 1991 will beguaran teed a
• rate of .interest through 1993. etc.
Principal and interest are guaranteed for the life of the contract by
Metropolitan.
The rate/yield on all funds received in calendar year 1990 '
/Y Y is:
Rate . 71 $ Yield ?,/J %. The rate/yield on these funds is
guaranteed thrmx331 1992.
Other guidelines are as follows:
1. For the 1990 deposit window, lump stun transfers of previously
deferred and invested funds will be accepted only tIN=ugh
February, 1990. New deferrals may be allocated to the GIC at any
time.
2. Funds invested in the GIC may not be transferred (before
maturity) to other investment options for any reason.
3. Funds invested in the GIC may be paid to participants, without
interest penalties, surrender charges, or aamunt value
reductions of any kind, for distribution events, hardship
withdrawals, or plan-to-plan transfers (where permitted) .
D. Other investment vehicles which will be provided to the PLAN are described
on the attached Schedule 1.
(1) If applicable, PLAN funds invested in mutual fund options will
utilize Great Western Financial Securities Corporation, a wholly
owned subsidiary of Great Western Financial Corporation, as the
Broker/Dealer for such transactions.
(2) If applicable, Single Premium Immediate Annuities arra other
annuity products purchased by AGENCY pursuant to PLAN will be
issued and guaranteed by Great Western Insurance Canpany, a
wholly owned subsidiary of Great Western Financial Corporation,
or such other life insurance company selected by Great Western.
(3) Certain investment vehicles may impose sales charges. These
sales charges will be disclosed in the prospectus or insurance
contract, whichever is applicable.
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(4) GREAT WEgrERN may, from time to time, offer to perform the herein
described services for additional and/or alternate investment
vehicles upon written agrE' m-ft between GREAT WESTERN and AGENCY. .
7. ENROU10M SERVICES: GREAT WESTERN agrees to process, or arrange to have
processed, the enrollment of eligible employees who elect to participate in
the PIAN. GREAT WESTERN agrees to provide informational and promotional
material pur-s-ant to the PIAN for distribution to employees of AGENCY,
subject to approval of such material by AGENCY, such approval not to be
unreasonably withheld. AGENCY agrees to allow and facilitate the periodic
distribution of such material to employees.
GREAT W=.JRN agrees to conduct, or arrange to have conducted, group
presentations periodically for employees of AGENCY, to explain the PLAN.
AGENCY a,�. to facilitate the s eduling of such presentations and to
provide facilities at which satisfactory attendance can be expected. GREAT
WESTERN agrees that qualified personnel will be made available periodically
to discuss the PLAN with individual employees of AGENCY.
8. TI= AND OWNERSHIP: AGENCY shall at all times be the unrestricted owner
of all PIAN assets, in accordance with IRC 457 provisions.
9. PRIVITY OF CONTRACT: CU2FAT WESTERN shall have no privity of contract with
PLAN participants. GREAT WESIERN agrees not to accept or honor
instructions which may be submitted by participants without written
authorization from AGENCY. 0
10. FEES AND EXPENSES: GREAT WFC'UV, in consideration of its services under
the Plan, shall receive an annual administration fee of twelve dollars
($12.00) per participant in the Plan. GREAT WEM04 will deduct the
administration fee frcan each Participant sub-aecxunt in four equal
installments of three dollars ($3.00) at the end of each calendar quarter.
GREAT WE3rERN requires each Participant to maintain a cash balance in the
GWBIA sufficient to cover administration fees. No fees will be assessed
until such time as the Agreement may be funded.
Other than at the termination of the Agreement, if a Participant transfers
their account, or any portion thereof, from GREAT WESTERN to another
provider, other than GREAT WESTERN or a subsidiary of Great Western
Financial Corporation, a transfer fee in the amount of twenty-five dollars
($25.00) will be assessed. Such fee to be deducted from the Participant's
account prior to transfer of funds.
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11. TRANSFERS:
• A. From the GWBIA To Other Great Western investment options
GREAT WESTERN will allow the transfer of funds in participant
sub-acccxunts front the GWBIA to other investment options provided in
the plan Agreement.
Such transfer will be allowed only upcn express written agreement
betWem AGENCY, GREAT WESIERN and the applicable investment option and
will be allo;,ed throuc he ut the term of this Agreement. Funds will be
transferred from the GWBIA to the other investment option, within
three (3) business clays of receipt of written authorization from the
AGENCY by GREAT WESYrRIN at its office in Northridge, California.
b. —FM—n. Other Ghat yti'estezn.Inves Tient motions to GWBIA
tMRFAT WFSTERN will allow the transfer of funds in participant
sub-accctunts frr-n ot ,,er GREAT WESTERN investment options provided in
the plan Agreement, (i.e. mutual funds and annuities) to the GgBIA.
Such transfers will be allowed only upan express written agreement
between AGENCY, C-P= WESTERN and the applicable investment option and
will be allowed throughout the term of this Agreement. The transfer
will be initiated within three (3) business days of receipt of written
authorization from the AGENCY by GREAT WESTERN at its office in
Northridge, California. If a transfer involves the liquidation of
mutual fund shares, the proceeds from the sale of said mutual fund
shares, will be credited to the GWBIA upon receipt of the fiends by
GREAT WESTERN from the investment company.
C. From Great Western to Other Investment Providers
G;;FAT WES`rEVN will allow the transfer of funds in participant
sub-accounts to other investment providers. Such transfers will be
allowed only upon express written agreement between AGENCY and GREAT
WESTERN and will be allowed throughout the term of this Agreement.
Transfers wi11 be processed in accordance with the provisions of
number 10. (Fees and Expenses) and 11.a. and/or b.
12. CIRCUMSTANCES EXCZJSING PERFORMANCE: The performance by the parties to this
Agreement is subject to force majeure arra is excused by fixes, power
failures, strikes, acts of God, restrictions imposed by government, or
delays beyond the delayed party's control. Failures of or defaults by
investment vehicles other than GREAT WESTERN shall excuse performance by
GREAT WESTERN thereby prevented.
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13. INDEMNIFICATICN: Notwithstanding any other provision herein to the
Crary, GREAT FERN agrees to be solely responsible to AGENCY for any
alxd all services performed by GREAT WESIERN or its employees under this
Agreement. GREAT W&,TI-'RN shall be responsible for any error or negligence
aa=itted by GREAT WESTERN or its euployees. AGENCY shall be responsible
for any error or negligence omitted by AGENCY or its employees. GREAT
WESIMN shall not be liable for investment performance, except as expressly
provided for in this Agreement.
14. ASSIGNABI=: No party to this Agreement shall assign the same without the
express written consent of the other party, such consent not to be
unreasonably withheld. Unless agreed to by the parties, no such assignment
shall relieve any panty to this Agreement of any duties or responsibilities
herein.
15. PAR= BOUND: This Aci-c-Amment and the provisions thereof shall be binding
upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the
respective parties.
16. A,PPL.ICABI£ LAW: This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the
laws operating within the State of California. As mach, this agreement
must be signed by the Treasurer of the Agency.
17. UNLAWFUL PROVISIONS: In the event any provisions of this Agreement shall be
held illegal or invalid for any reason, said illegality or invalidity shall
not of feat the remaining parts of the Agzvement, but the same shall be
aced and enforced as if said illegal or invalid provision had never
been inserted herein. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the
contrary, no party to this Agreement. will be required to perform or render
any services rimer, the performance or rendition of which would be in
violation of any laws relating thereto.
18. MDDIKCATTCN: This writing is intended both as the final expression of the
Agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the included terns and
as a complete and exclusive statement of the teras of the Agreement,
pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedures Section 1856 or its
successor(s) . No modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless
and until such modification is evidenced by a writing signed by both
parties.
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19. No1<ICFS: All notices and demands to be given tinder this Agreement by one
party to another shall be given by certified or United States mail,
• adder to tte party to be notified or upon whcm a demand is being made
at the restive addresses set forth in this Agreement or such other place
as either party nay, from time to time, designate in writing to the other
party. Notice shall be decd to be effective on the day the notice is
received by GREAT WMTERN or the AGENCY.
If to GREAT 1 ES ERN CREAT WESgTRN BANK
Deferred Compensation Depaztment
P.O. Box 6350
Northridge, California 91328
If to AGENCY CITY OF ATASCADERO
Administrative Services Dept .
6500 Palma Ave .
Atascadero , CA 93422
(805 )461-5012
IN IffiMMSS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement effective
on the date f irst alove written.
' AC�ENCY GREAT WFS ER4
BY 'IPFASCJRFM:
By. PA C
BY FINANCE DIRECTOR: DATE SIGNED: � 90
DATE SIGNED:
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SCf-ID7CJLE 1
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Pursuant to Section 6 of this Agreement, other investment vehicles available
under this Agreement are as foll,:Y.ws:
Az=, CAN W, 1UAL FUNM
Investmerit Ccny of America (ICA)
Givwth Fund of Arerica (GFA)
Band Fund of America (BFA)
Ire.:c e Fund of America (IFA)
Ti4II�iYiF1H C�l'IURY . INC.
Select Fund
Growth Fund
Ultra Fund
Balanced Fund
FIDELI'TY
Fidelity Magellan
Fidelity Equity-Lxnm
Fidelity Freeckn
Fidelity Puritan
GREAT WESTERN STEMA 'IFd1S'I' FUNLLS
Global Money Market Fund
U.S. Goverrmment, Money Market Fund
Growth arra Inco me Fund
U.S. Goverment, Securities Fund
ST4TE6/G
MEIROPOLTrAN - ANNU7Lfi1F5
Single Premium Immediate Annuity
OPTION (GIC)
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GREAT WESTERN BANK
A Federal Savings Bank 5090 North Fruit Avenue
• Suite 101
Fresno, California 93711
March 27 , 1991
Alicia Lara
CITY OF ATASCADERO
6500 Palma Avenue
Atascaderc, CA 93422
RE: CITY OF ATASCADERO DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
Dear Alicia:
Thank you for calling me today to arrange a meeting to
begin employee participation in the above plan. As we
discussed , please find enclosed a copy of the Deferred
Compensation Plan Agreement signed by Mark Jcsenh in
June 1990 . Please note page 1 , item number 1 regarding
term of contract : five years . Please note also the back
page , Schedule 1 , where additional investment vehicles are
listed. We assume all investment options will be included
by the City unless you instruct-. us otherwise .
Should anything included in the Agreement create questions
for you , then please call me at 541-0534 at your earliest
convenience.
I am looking forward to working -ith you.
Sincerely ,
e Klassen
eferred Compensation
Regional Representative
Enclosure
cc : Dick Gedymin, Vice President , Regional Manager
Roy Leff, Vice President , Assistant Director, Deferred
Compensation
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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item: B-9
CITY OF ATASCADERO
Through : Ray Windsor , City Manager Meeting Date: 5/ 14/91
From: Mark Joseph , Administrative Services Director
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SUBJECT: Adopting a Citywide Safety Program
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Council adopt Resolution No .
37-91 , establishing a Citywide Safety Program.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Senate Bill 198 was passed in 1990, requiring every
employer , public and private , to establish and maintain an
effective written Injury Prevention Program ( I .P .P. ) . These
programs must be in place by July 1 , 1991 .
In response , staff established a Safety Committee, with
representatives from all work sites and most of the bargaining
units . Out of the committee meetings that followed , the attached
resolution was crated . The resolution sets forth the broad
outline for the City ' s Safety program . With Council ' s support of
the resolution, specific guidelines and procedures will be
�,jritten to implement the program.
Responsibility for enforcing the program will rest with
Management and Supervisory staff , with support coming from the
Safety Committee . Employees are nonetheless responsible for
acting in a safe and efficient manner , and , pursuant to SB 198,
could be subject to disciplinary action to assure compliance with
safety rules .
RESOLUTION NO. 37-91
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO
ADOPTING A SAFETY PROGRAM FOR THE
CITY OF ATASCADERO
WHEREAS , Safety is a critical consideration in all City
operations; and
WHEREAS, State Legislation, referred to as SB 198 , requires
each employer to adopt and maintain effective safety programs,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Atascadero ,
Section 1 . That it is the City ' s policy to conduct all of its
operations , either by its own forces or by those contracted ,
as safely and efficiently as possible;
Section 2 . To accomplish this , the responsibility, authority and
accountability , For all safety matters is assigned to all .
management and supervisory personnel within their individual
area of operation;
Section 3. The Director of Administrative Services is hereby
appointed as the City ' s Safety Coordinator . It will be
his/her responsibility to administer the City ' s safety
efforts and coordinate these efforts with all departments to
ensure safety standards are met throughout the City ' s
operations.
Section 4 . A Citvwide Safety Committee is hereby established to
review accidents and facilitate safety training , safety
inspections and recommend safety procedures, products or
practices to the various City departments or the Safety
Coordinator .
Section S. In addition to the above, it is still each employee ' s
responsibility to perform his/her job in a safe and
efficient manner , as well as to inform his/her supervisor of
any unsafe equipment or working conditions .
On motion by Councilperson , and seconded by
Councilperson , the foregoing resolution is
hereby adopted in its entirety , by the following Roll Call Vote:
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT:
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item: B-10
is CITY OF ATASCADERO
Through: Ray Windsor, City Manager Meeting Date: 5/14/91
From: Greg Luke, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:
Fire Station No. 1 Parking Lot Reconstruction - Change Order
No. 1
RECOMMENDATION•
Approve Change Order No. 1.
DISCUSSION•
After removal of the existing surface material (asphalt and
concrete) , the contractor encountered extensive areas unsuitable
(water saturated silty soil) material. If we were to place the
designed structural section (0.2' asphalt concrete over 0.95'
aggregate base) over this unsuitable material it would cause the
newly placed asphalt and base to fail (crack and subside) within a
short period of time. The parking area and driveway are primarily
used by heavy Fire Department equipment.
It is recommended that we remove the unsuitable material and
import suitable base material to provide a proper foundation for
the parking area and associated driveway.
Based on field measurements, I estimate the additional work
will increase the contract amount by $17, 500. 00
FISCAL IMPACT•
There are sufficient funds available in the current fiscal
budget to accommodate this contract increase.
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda Item: C-1
Through: Ray Windsor, City Nanager Mtg. Date: 5/14/91
From: Henry Engen, Community Dev. Dir. P6 File No: CUP 01-91
SUBJECT:
Appeal by Walter Togni (Sake Reindersma, agent) of certain condi-
tions for Conditional Use Permit 01-91 concerning a request for the
expansion of "The Card Parlour" into the adjacent tenant space to
the north at 5950 E1 Camino Real.
RECONNENDATION:
Deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission' s Findings and
. Conditions of Approval.
ALTERNATIVE:
Deny the appeal and direct staff to bring back Findings for Denial
of the use permit.
BACKGROUND:
On April 2 , 1991 , the Atascadero Planning Commission conducted a
public hearing on the above subject matter and on a 4: 3 vote,
approved the use permit subject to the Findings and revised
Conditions of Approval (attached) . There was considerable
discussion and public testimony as reflected in the attached
minutes excerpt.
HE:ps
Attachments : Applicant' s letter of appeal received 4/16/91
Staff Report - 4/2/91
Revised Conditions of Approval - 4/2/91
Minutes Excerpt - 4/2/91
cc: Walter Togni
Sake Reindersma
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l� Paso Robles, California 93446
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reinarch
March 14, 1991
City of Atascadero
Planning Department
6500 Palma
Atascadero, CA 93422
Attn: Gary Kaiser APR 1 F 1?3i
Assistant Planner
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Re: Conditional Use Permit 01-91 , Appeal C(�i'�I�luNiiY JLVcLtif iri��;i
5950 EI Camino Real
Mr. Walter Togni (Owner)
Gary:
This letter is to appeal the conditions set by the Planning Commission held
April 2, 1991 to the City Council on Conditional Use Permit 01-91 (Walter
Togni - Owner).
The grounds for our appeal are as follows:
Condition: 4 We will comply with the signage request to reduce the amount
of square footage of the "Atascadero Card Parlour" sign. But,
I'd like to point out that the existing amount of square footage
of exterior signage for the building was not modified. "Bare
Essentials" (retail dance wear) signage was painted over not
increased in size.
Condition: 5 The request to have the sign designed by a professional
graphics designer is an unfair hardship on the owner. Not
many of the other exterior signs in the area were done by a
professional graphics designer; and it is a vague term at best.
We will be willing to show the sign to the planning staff prior to
installation and work with them on its finished design. But we
do not feel it is necessary for us to be required to go to a
professional graphics designer.
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Condition: 6 We will would like to see the allowed time for the card parlour
to open for business changed to: Open to the public 5:00 pm
to 7:00 am daily except Saturdays and Sundays open to the
public 2:00 pm to 7:00 am. The owner needs the additional
hours for the players to accumulate, get acquainted, get
playing chips, and set up business before playing begins.
The additional time also adds needed economic gains during
those hours. We are willing to work with the City Council if
they wish to discuss the time change request.
Condition: 7 The accessory storage building in no way can be removed
from the site. It is used for the storage of beer and other items
for use in the adjacent bar and would be detrimental to the
business. There is no other space in the building or on the
site for the storage of the items used in the bar. It can not be
made smaller and then also add two additional parking
spaces the site isn't large enough. I'm not quite sure what the
Planning Commission expects us to do to resolve this
dilemma, but as it is stated now we can not comply. Any City
Council suggestions would be appreciated to resolve this
main matter.
Ccndition: 8 We will be happy to work with the staff on redesigning of the
trash enclosure location and parking. But we will not be able
to place another two spaces (Total of seven) on the site.
Because of the problem stated in condition 7. Rather we
would like to request for two off-site leased spaces per the
city's requirements to resolve this condition.
Condition 13 We will be willing to make the trash enclosure of 2x4 @ 16"
o.c. wood construction coated in stucco, color to match the
existing building. The cinder block construction is an undue
hardship on the owner, no other trash enclosures are
constructed in the is manner in this alley way. And the
stucco/wood trash enclosure will be durable enough to wheel
a bin in and out from.
All the other conditions we will comply with.
Sin r
ake Rein ersma, AIA
President,
Reinarch Inc., an architectural corporation
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CITY OF ATASCADERO Item: B _ 3
STAFF REPORT
FOR: Planning Commission Meeting Date: April 2, 1991
BY: Gary V. Kaiser, Assistant Planner File No: CUP #01-91
SUBJECT:
Consideration of a conditional use permit application to expand
"The Card Parlour" into the adjacent tenant space to the north.
The application includes a request to establish signage in excess
of that allowed under the Downtown Master Plan and Zoning
Ordinance, in addition to a modification of the parking
requirements contained within said documents.
RECOIrQENDAT I ON:
Staff recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit #01-91, based
on the Findings contained in Exhibit D, and subject to the
Conditions of Approval contained in Exhibit E.
A. SITUATION AND FACTS:
1. Applicant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Walter Togni
2.. Representative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reinarch, Inc.
3. Project Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . .5950 E1 Camino Real
4 . Legal Description. . . . . . . . . . . .Ptn. Lot 1, Blk GB, A.C.
5 . Site Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. 14 acres
6. Zoning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (DC) Downtown Commercial
7. General Plan Designation. . . . .Downtown Commercial
8. Existing Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Card Parlour/Vacant
9. Environmental Status. . . . . . . . .Exempt - Class 1
B. ANALYSIS•
The applicant proposes to expand his card room into the adjacent
tenant space, which was formerly occupied by a retail clothing
establishment ( "Bare Essentials" ) . The proposed expansion would
more than double the size of the card room. The subject
conditional use permit application also includes a substantial
modification of the parking requirements and sign regulations
contained in the Zoning Ordinance and Downtown Master Plan.
As might be expected, the formulation of staff ' s opinion
regarding the merits of this project focusses on the matters of
parking and signage.
The Project Site
The project is located on the southwest side of E1 Camino Real,
approximately fifty feet northwest of its junction with Traffic
Way. The card room currently occupies one of four tenant spaces
within an existing two-story building. Other tenants in the
building include "The Rogue' s Den" and the "American Dance
Studio" (upstairs) . The fourth tenant space is currently vacant
and is the area into which the card room proposes to expand
(Exhibit B) .
The footprint of the building is approximately 3, 100 square feet
(50' X 62 ' ) , and is constructed with no front or side property
line setbacks. There is an existing building on the rear portion
of the +/- 6, 300 square foot lot, which is used for accessory
storage and is connected to the main building by a breezeway.
The remaining portion of the lot is paved and contains five (5)
parking spaces, none of which are designated as handicapped
spaces. Between the project site and the Highway 101 right-of-
way is an alley, which contains several undelegated parking
spaces.
Parking - Spaces Required
Revised parking requirements for the Downtown area are set forth
in the Downtown Master Plan (Chapter 4) and its implementing
zoning. As noted above, the subject site is located within the
DC (Downtown Commercial) zone. The specific parking requirements
for this zone, found in Section 9-3.276 of the Zoning Ordinance,
are as follows:
1. The parking requirements for uses located in this zone
shall be as required in Table 1 of the Downtown Master
Plan.
2. For existing buildings, only the parking needed for
additions thereto, or for changes in occupancy which
increase parking relative to the prior use, shall be
required.
The revised parking requirement (Table 1) for the prior use of
the vacant tenant space, defined as "general merchandising" , is
one space per each 300 square feet of gross floor area. The
vacant tenant space has a gross floor area of 1, 145 square feet.
Thus, the prior use required 4 parking spaces ( 1, 145/300 ) .
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Table 1 specifies the parking requirement for certain uses, but
refers to the "non-Downtown" parking requirements for other uses .
Since Table 1 does not include specific parking requirements for
recreational uses such as card rooms, the required number of
parking spaces is determined by Section 9-4 . 118 of the Zoning
Ordinance (notwithstanding the provisions of the DC zone,
however) . Pursuant to said Section 9-4. 118, the parking
requirement for the card room is one space per 100 square feet of
gross floor area. Thus, the parking requirement for use of the
vacant tenant space as a card room is 11 spaces ( 1, 145/100) .
Pursuant to the language contained within the DC zone (above) ,
the applicant must only provide the additional number of parking
spaces triggered by the change in occupancy. Hence, the
applicant is responsible for providing 7 addition parking spaces
( 11 minus 4 ) .
Implicit in all calculations of the number of required parking
spaces is the mandatory provision of one handicapped parking
space per every 40 spaces required, or fraction thereof (Zoning
Ordinance Section 9-4 . 115(c) ) . Handicapped spaces may be
included in the total number of spaces required, and need not be
provided in addition to the required number of spaces.
Therefore, under applicable portions of the City' s General Plan
and Zoning Ordinance, the applicant would be responsible for
providing a total of 7 additional parking spaces, one of which is
a handicapped space.
Parking - SQaces Provided
As stated above, there are presently five (5) parking spaces
available on the project site. The applicant proposes to convert
one of these existing spaces to a handicapped space, but proposes
the creation of no additional parking spaces. Rather, the
applicant holds that ample parking is presently available in the
parking lot located immediately north of Atascadero Market and in
the alley behind .the project site.
There is a provision in the Zoning Ordinance for a reduction in
the number of parking spaces for shared peak hour parking, as
follows:
" . . .where two or more uses have distinct and differing peak
traffic usage periods ( for example, a theatre and a bank) ,
the required number of parking spaces may be reduced through
Conditional Use Permit approval, provided that the parking
lots of each use are located within 300 feet of each other
(as measured along the most direct pedestrian path) . The
amount of reduction may be up to 75 percent of the amount of
spaces required for the most intensive of the two or more
uses sharing the parking. " (Section 9-4. 115(g) )
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All uses currently utilizingthe aforementioned entioned parking lot
adjacent to Atascadero Market clearly have distinct and differing
peak traffic demands than would the card room (this is ensured by
condition of approval #6, which limits the hours of operation of
the card room) . Said parking lot is also located within 300 feet
of the subject card room. Moreover, better utilization of
existing parking lots is encouraged in the Downtown Master Plan.
A letter has been received by the Planning Division from Mr.
Irwin Manning, owner of the Atascadero Market and the parking lot
located immediately north of said market. The letter authorizes
the applicant, and/or his tenant who operates the card room, Mr.
Swanson, to use the parking lot adjacent to the Atascadero Market
after 9:00 pm daily (after the businesses currently using the
parking lot have closed their doors for the evening) . However,
the letter goes on to state that this offer is only to remain in
effect until such time as Mr. Manning, or any of his future
tenants, needs the spaces to satisfy their parking needs.
In staff' s opinion, the conversion of one of the existing parking
spaces to a handicapped space would indeed satisfy the
requirement for handicapped parking. Staff feels, considering
the letter from Mr. Manning and the presence of several parking
spaces in the alley, that the proposed expansion of the card room
would not result in any immediate parking problem. The letter ,
from Mr. Manning, however, is clearly not sufficient to ensure
available parking for the card room in the future. Moreover, no
assurance whatsoever has been presented that the parking spaces
in the alley will be available to the applicant in the future.
Staff recommends that the full 75 percent reduction in the number
of additional parking spaces required be granted. This would
reduce the number of additional parking spaces required for this
project to 2 (7 X 0.25 ) . Staff believes that, with the removal
of the accessory storage building and breezeway, the parking lot
behind the card room can be redesigned to provide at least 2
additional spaces. Staff is therefore offering a creative, and
in staff ' s opinion feasible, solution to this parking dilemma, as
expressed in the attached conditions of approval (Exhibit E) .
Note that the conditions require the development of the highest
number of on-site parking spaces possible, but at least the
required two (2) spaces.
Signage
The existing sign regulations (Section 9-4 . 132 of the Zoning
Ordinance) apply in the downtown area, with certain exceptions
found in Appendix B of the Downtown Master Plan. The exceptions
contained within Appendix B of the Downtown Master Plan that
directly apply with respect to the application currently under
consideration are as follows:
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one ( 1) square foot of signage o
street frontage. Per lineal foot of
Window signs, although not counted as part of the total
signage allowed per business, are limited to twenty
(20) percent of the store ' s window area.
Each business within the Downtown area is allowed a
projecting sign in addition to a primary sign. If the
projection is two-sided, its area must be calculated
for each side of the sign, and the total area must fall
within the total allowable sign area for the business.
Projecting signs may extend three ( 3 ) feet into the
public right-of-way and must maintain a minimum
vertical clearance of eight (8) feet.
All signs are required to be designed by a professional
graphic designer.
The card room, after expansion, would have a total lineal street
frontage of thirty (30) feet. Thus, the maximum total area of
signage allowed for the card room, not counting any window signs,
would be thirty ( 30) square feet. The applicants are requesting
approval of a forty (40) square foot wall sign, plus an eight ( 8)
square foot ( 1 ' X 4 ' X 2 ) projecting sign. Staff feels that a
wall sign of this size would be excessive and unnecessary for the
use proposed. On the other hand, staff can support the
applicant' s request for the projecting sign, provided it does not
cause the total signage for the subject business to exceed thirty
( 30) square feet. That is, any wall sign at this location, given
the above projecting sign, should not exceed twenty-two (22 )
square feet in area (30 minus 8) .
The Downtown Master Plan makes explicit its intent to "stimulate
creative, good quality signing which will complement the intimate
scale and architectural character of the area (Appendix B, page
3 ) . " Thus, to implement this policy, we find the above
requirement that all signs be designed by a professional graphic
designer. The proposed wall sign, in addition to being
excessively large, is not particularly attractive and was
probably not designed by a professional graphic designer.
In addition to the oversized wall sign and projecting sign, the
applicants propose a 6 .5 square foot (2 ' X 3.25 ' ) window sign in
each of the two windows facing E1 Camino Real. The size of each
window is 18 square feet (6 ' X 3 ' ) . As stated above, window
signs may constitute no more than twenty (20 ) percent of the
store ' s window area. Therefore, each window sign should be
limited to 3. 6 square feet, or less in the case that the wall
sign exceeds 23 square feet.
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Solid waste Collection
The applicants are proposing a solid waste collection area, as
shown on the site plan (Exhibit B) . The proposed collection area
would be constructed of 1 ' X 6 ' redwood or cedar fencing, five
(5) feet in height, and located in the extreme western corner of
the project site.
Staff feels that the perimeter of the proposed collection area,
except the side where the gate would be located, should be
constructed with a six-inch curb on top of which the proposed
wooden fencing material should be situated. The intent of the
curb is to prevent the solid waste container from bumping into
the fence, causing the fence to deteriorate prematurely. In
addition, staff feels that the proposed location of the solid
waste collection area is inappropriate and would create a sight
distance and maneuverability problem within the parking lot and
adjacent alley. The attached conditions of approval, therefore,
ensure the relocation of the collection area, with curbing, to a
more suitable location on the site. The precise location of the
collection area would be determined by staff upon review of the
parking lot redesign plans.
Review by Other Agencies
Upon review of the project by the City Fire Department, several
necessary conditions of approval have been recommended. These
conditions are distinguished from all other conditions of
approval for the convenience of the Planning Commission.
CONCLUSIONS:
In conclusion, staff feels that the proposed use, or expansion of
use, is appropriate at this location. Staff must qualify this
statement, however, by stressing the importance of the conditions
of approval contained in Exhibit E. Of particular importance are
those conditions which require redesign of the parking lot,
reduction in the size and enhancement of the appearance of
signage, and all Fire Department conditions imposed in the
interest of human health and safety.
ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit A - Location Map
Exhibit B - Site Plan
Exhibit C - Floor Plan/Elevations
Exhibit D - Findings for Approval
Exhibit E - Conditions of Approval
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EXHIBIT D - Findings for Approval
Conditional Use Permit #01-91
5950 E1 Camino Real
(Togni)
April 2, 1991
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDING:
The proposed project is exempt from the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) , under the Class 1
categorical exemption for minor alterations to existing
structures.
FINDINGS:
1. The proposed project, as conditioned, is consistent with the
General Plan.
2 . The proposed project, as conditioned, satisfies all
applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. The establishment, and subsequent operation and conduct of
the use will not, because of circumstances and conditions
applied in the particular case, be detrimental to the
health, safety, or welfare of the general public or persons
residing or working in the neighborhood of the use, or be
detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the
vicinity of the use.
4. The proposed project will not be inconsistent with the
character of the immediate neighborhood or contrary to its
orderly development.
5. The proposed project will not generate 'a volume of traffic
beyond the safe capacity of all roads providing access to
the project, either existing or to be improved in
conjunction with the project, or beyond the normal traffic
volume of the surrounding neighborhood that would result
from full development in accordance with the Land Use
Element.
6. The characteristics of the proposed use and its immediate
vicinity do not necessitate the number of parking spaces,
type of design, and/or improvements required by this Title.
7 . The reduced parking will be adequate to accommodate the site
and all parking needs generated by the proposed use.
8. The proposed project, as conditioned, is consistent with the
City' s Appearance Review Guidelines.
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EXHIBIT E - Conditions of Approval
Conditional Use Permit #01-91
5950 E1 Camino Real
(Togni)
April 2, 1991
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1 . The project shall be in conformance with all conditions of
approval contained herein, and all other codes and
ordinances of the City of Atascadero. Any modification of
the project, or this entitlement, shall be approved by the
Community Development Department prior to implementing any
such changes.
2 . A building permit shall be sought, secured and finalled for
the interior alterations necessary to establish the use of
the building and the placement of any signs requiring such a
permit. All Uniform Fire Code and Uniform Building Code
requirements shall be met to the satisfaction of the City
Fire Marshall and City Building Official prior to the
occupancy of the building. Such Uniform Fire Code
requirements include, but may not be limited to:
THE FOLLOWING SHALL BE ANNOTATED ON APPROVED PLANS:
a. Provide an all purpose, dry chemical fire extinguisher
with a minimum UL rating of 2A 1OBC.
b. Mount the extinguisher in a central, readily visible
and easily accessible location adjacent to the main
exit from the building.
C. Exit doors shall be operable from the inside without
the use of a key or special knowledge or effort.
Manually operated edge or surface mounted flushbolts
and surface bolts are prohibited.
d. The minimum flame spread classification of the interior
wall and ceiling finish shall be Class III Tunnel Test
76-200.
e. The trash and/or garbage receptacles within the
building shall be of solid, all-metal construction, or
approved non-metallic waste containers. If not emptied
at the close of each business day, all such receptacles
shall be tightly covered with solid all metal lids.
f. Water heaters shall be equipped with an approved
pressure relief valve.
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g. If there is enclosed usable space under the stairs, the
walls and soffits of the enclosed space shall be
protected on the enclosed side as required for one hour
fire resistant construction.
h. The enclosed usable space with the stairway shall be
equipped with automatic fire sprinklers as required by
UBC 3802 (c) (4 ) . Plans and installations with proper
permits and licenses shall be approved by the
Atascadero Fire Department and all work done shall be
in accordance with recognized standards. Sprinkler
plans shall be submitted to the City of Atascadero
Building Division.
i. When exposed to probable vehicular damage due to
proximity to alleys, driveways or parking areas,
aboveground gas meters, regulators and piping shall be
suitably protected.
j . Provide and maintain identification of the main natural
gas shutoff valve.
k. Individual gas and electric service shall be marked for
each unit.
1. Provide and maintain a minimum of three (3) feet
unobstructed area in front of the main electric panel.
M. Provide and maintain a readily visible, durable sign
over the exit doors stating, "THIS DOOR TO REMAIN
UNLOCKED DURING BUSINESS HOURS. " The signs shall be in
letters not less than one ( 1) inch high on a
contrasting background.
n. Provide and maintain a sign which reads, "MAIN ELECTRIC
PANEL" to be located on the main panel in the
appropriate place.
o. Provide and maintain numbers upon or adjacent to the
building which clearly indicate the street address of
said buildings. All numbers shall be placed upon a
contrasting background, shall be uniform in height and
width, and shall be at least five (5 ) inches in height
and of corresponding width.
THE FOLLOWING SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE FINAL, AND ANY
SUBSEQUENT, FIRE DEPARTMENT INSPECTIONS. IT SHALL BE THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO RELAY THIS INFORMATION
TO THE BUILDING OCCUPANT
p. All fire extinguisher must be serviced, sealed, and
tagged by a state licensed agent at least once annually
and/or immediately after each use, whichever occurs
first.
• q. Exit doors, exit signs, fire alarm sending stations,
and fire extinguisher locations shall not be concealed
or be obstructed by any decorative materials.
r. Minimum clear aisles must be maintained throughout this
facility.
S. All electrical cords shall be intact; replace any
frayed or damaged cords.
t. All electrical appliances, tools, fixtures, etc. , are
to be plugged directly into approved outlets without
the use of extension cords and/or multiple adapters.
U. Extension cord shall not be used as a substitute for
the fixed wiring of a structure or building. Flexible
cords shall be approved for use and purpose.
V. Flammable liquids shall not be placed or stored in this
facility except as provided in NFPA #30 and upon
issuance of a permit from the Fire Department.
W. Maintain every portion of the building in a neat
orderly manner, free of any condition that would create
a fire or life hazard or a condition which would add or
contribute to the rapid spread of fire.
3. Prior to the final building inspection the applicant shall
pay all additional sewer fees deemed applicable by the
Public Works Department.
4. The total signage for the business, exclusive of any window
signs, shall not exceed thirty (30) square feet. Window
signs shall not be allowed to comprise more than twenty (20)
percent of the window area on which the sign is placed. The
area of any projecting signs shall be subtracted from the
allowable area of any wall signs, and vice versa.
5. All signs shall be designed by a professional graphic
designer. The applicant shall submit plans for any and all
signs at this location to the Community Development
Department for review and approval prior to their placement
on the building.
6 . The subject card room shall not be open to the public before
7: 00 pm daily.
7 . The accessory storage building and connecting breezeway
shall be removed from the site, pursuant to an approved
building permit and in accordance with any conditions
attached thereto.
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8. The applicant shall work with staff in the Planning Division
to develop a feasible plan for the redesign of the parking
lot. Said plan shall include a total of not less than seven
(7 ) parking spaces (one of which is a handicapped parking
space) , plus any redesign and/or relocation of the solid
waste collection area deemed appropriate by Planning staff.
The use authorized under this entitlement shall not be
considered established until all parking lot improvements
are completed.
9. This Conditional Use Permit shall be subject to
reconsideration by the Planning Commission, and revocation
if deemed necessary, if any conditions of approval contained
herein cease to be complied with, or if the use becomes
substantially different from that described in this
application.
10. This Conditional Use Permit shall expire one ( 1) year from
the date of final approval, unless:
a. Substantial site work toward establishing the
authorized use has been performed, as defined in
Section 9-2. 114 of the Zoning Ordinance; or
b. The project is completed, as defined in Section 9-2. 115
of the Zoning Ordinance; or
C. An extension has been granted, as defined in Section 9-
2. 118 of the Zoning Ordinance; or
d. A building moratorium is imposed on the project site.
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EXHIBIT E - Conditions of Approval
Conditional Use Permit #01-91
5950 E1 Camino Real
(Togni - Expansion of Card Room)
Revised per Planning Commission Mtg. of April 2, 1991
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The project shall be in conformance with all conditions of
approval contained herein, and all other codes and
ordinances of the City of Atascadero. Any modification of
the project, or this entitlement, shall be approved by the
Community Development Department prior to implementing any
such changes.
2 . A building Permit shall be sought,
secured, and a final
inspection p approved for the interior alterations necessary
to establish the use of the building and the placement of
any signs requiring such a Permit.
All Uniform Fire Code
and Uniform Building Code requirements shall be met to the
satisfaction of the City Fire Marshall and City Building
Official prior to the occupancy of the building. Such
Uniform Fire Code requirements include, but may not be
limited to:
THE FOLLOWING SHALL BE ANNOTATED ON APPROVED PLANS:
a. Provide an all purpose, dry chemical fire extinguisher
with a minimum UL rating of 2A 1OBC.
b. Mount the extinguisher in a central, readily visible
and easily accessible location adjacent to the main
exit from the building.
C. Exit doors shall be operable from the inside without
the use of a key or special knowledge or effort.
Manually operated edge or surface mounted flushbolts
and surface bolts are prohibited.
d. The minimum flame spread classification of the interior
wall and ceiling finish shall be Class III Tunnel Test
76-200.
e. The trash and/or garbage receptacles within the
building shall be of solid, all-metal construction, or
approved non-metallic waste containers. If not emptied
at the close of each business day, all such receptacles
shall be tightly covered with solid all metal lids .
f. Water heaters shall be equipped with an approved
pressure relief valve.
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g. If there is enclosed usable space under the stairs, the
walls and soffits of the enclosed space shall be
protected on the enclosed side as required for one hour
fire resistant construction.
h. The enclosed usable space with the stairway shall be
equipped with automatic fire sprinklers as required by
UBC 3802 (c) (4 ) . Plans and installations with proper
permits and licenses shall be approved by the
Atascadero Fire Department and all work done shall be
in accordance with recognized standards. Sprinkler
plans shall be submitted to the City of Atascadero
Building Division.
i. When exposed to probable vehicular damage due to
proximity to alleys, driveways or parking areas,
aboveground gas meters, regulators and piping shall be
suitably protected.
j . Provide and maintain identification of the main natural
gas shutoff valve.
k. Individual gas and electric service shall be marked for
each unit.
1. Provide and maintain a minimum of three (3 ) feet
unobstructed area in front of the main electric panel .
M. Provide and maintain a readily visible, durable sign
over the exit doors stating, "THIS DOOR TO REMAIN
UNLOCKED DURING BUSINESS HOURS. " The signs shall be in
letters not less than one ( 1) inch high on a
contrasting background.
n. Provide and maintain a sign which reads, "MAIN ELECTRIC
PANEL" to be located on the main panel in the
appropriate place.
o. Provide and maintain numbers upon or adjacent to the
building which, clearly indicate the street address of
said buildings. All numbers shall be placed upon a
contrasting background, shall be uniform in height and
width, and shall be at least five ( 5) inches in height
and of corresponding width.
THE FOLLOWING SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE FINAL, AND ANY
SUBSEQUENT, FIRE DEPARTMENT INSPECTIONS. IT SHALL BE THE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO RELAY THIS INFORMATION
TO THE BUILDING OCCUPANT
p. All fire extinguisher must be serviced, sealed, and
tagged by a state licensed agent at least once annually
and/or immediately after each use, whichever occurs
first.
q. Exit doors, exit signs, fire alarm sending stations,
and fire extinguisher locations shall not be concealed
or be obstructed by any decorative materials.
r. Minimum clear aisles must be maintained throughout this
facility.
S. All electrical cords shall be intact; replace any
frayed or damaged cords.
t. All electrical appliances, tools, fixtures, etc. , are
to be plugged directly into approved outlets without
the use of extension cords and/or multiple adapters.
U. Extension cord shall not be used as a substitute for
the fixed wiring of a structure or building. Flexible
cords shall be approved for use and purpose.
V. Flammable liquids shall not be placed or stored in this
facility except as provided in NFPA #30 and upon
issuance of a permit from the Fire Department.
W. Maintain every portion of the building in a neat
orderly manner, free of any condition that would create
a fire or life hazard or a condition which would add or
' contribute to the rapid spread of fire.
3. Prior to the final building inspection the applicant shall
pay all additional sewer fees deemed applicable by the
Public Works Department.
4. The total signage for the business, exclusive of any window
signs, shall not exceed thirty ( 30) square feet. Window
signs shall not be allowed to comprise more than twenty (20)
percent of the window area on which the sign is placed. The
area of any projecting signs shall be subtracted from the
allowable area of any wall signs, and vice versa.
5. All signs shall be designed by a professional graphic
designer. The applicant shall submit plans for any and all
signs at this location to the Community Development
Department for review and approval prior to their placement
on the building.
6. The subject card room shall be closed to the public between
the hours of 7 : 00 am through 7: 00 pm daily. On Sundays,
however, the card room shall only be closed between the
hours of 7: 00 am through 2 : 00 pm.
7 . The accessory storage building and connecting breezeway
shall be removed from the site, pursuant to an approved
building permit and in accordance with any conditions
attached thereto.
8. The applicant shall work with staff in the Planning Division
to develop a feasible plan for the redesign of the parking
lot. Said plan shall include a total of not less than seven
( 7 ) parking spaces (one of which is a handicapped parking
space) , plus any redesign and/or relocation of the solid
waste collection area deemed appropriate by Planning staff.
The use authorized under this entitlement shall not be
considered established until all parking lot improvements
are completed.
9. This Conditional Use Permit shall be subject to
reconsideration by the Planning Commission, and revocation
if deemed necessary, if any conditions of approval contained
herein cease to be complied with, or if the use becomes
substantially different from that described in this
application.
10. This Conditional Use Permit shall expire one ( 1) year from
the date of final approval, unless:
a. Substantial site work toward establishing the
authorized use has been performed, as defined in
Section 9-2. 114 of the Zoning Ordinance; or
b. The project is completed, as defined in Section 9-2. 115
of the Zoning Ordinance; or
C. An extension has been granted, as defined in Section 9-
2. 118 of the Zoning Ordinance; or
d. A building moratorium is imposed on the project site.
11. All applicable exiting requirements of the Uniform Building
Code and Uniform Fire Code shall be complied with.
12. The applicant shall submit a complete building permit
application, as described in Condition #2 above, to the
Community Development Department within sixty (60) days of
the effective date of this approval. Said building permit
shall be issued within one-hundred eighty ( 180) days of its
submittal, and shall not be allowed to expire.
13. The solid waste collection area shall be constructed of
cinder blocks or slump stone, and shall be painted to match
the main building.
PC 4/2 /91 MINUTE EXCERPTS
PAGE THREE
public safety agencies were concerned with havi a unique
name for each of these "San Rafael" steet name .
Chairperson Luna and Commissioner Lochrid concurred with the
proposed road names staff has suggest
Commissioner Lochridge expressed oncern with the possibility
of a liability problem (sin the City has identified the
problem only to delay it more days) . He added he could
support a 30 day delay t no more.
MOTION: By Co sioner Lochridge, seconded by Commissioner
John and carried 7:0 to continue the hearing on
R Name Change 01-91.
After rther discussion it was noted that Mr. Washburn would
be e spokesperson
for the neighbors, and could pass this
formation on to -
the o cul-de-sac cul de sac residents. Mr. Decamp
emphasized that the proposed name changes need to be submitted
within 15 days .
3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 01-91:
• Application filed by Walter Togni for the expansion of
"The Card Parlour" into the adjacent tenant space to the
north. Subject site is located at 5950 E1 Camino Real.
Mr. Kaiser presented the staff report noting the application
includes a substantial modification of the parking regulations
as well as the sign limitations of the downtown area plan.
Staff is recommending approval of the use permit subject to 10
conditions.
Commission questions and discussion followed.
In referencing the new Downtown Master Plan, Commissioner
Waage asked if the card parlour would be an allowable or
conditional use. Mr. Kaiser responded that this use would be
under "amusement services" and is conditionally allowed in the
DC Zone.
In response to inquiry, Mr. DeCamp noted that the only revenue
the City would receive would be from business license fees.
Commissioner Johnson observed that the exit doors swing in.
Mr. DeCamp pointed out that these issues would be resolved
through the building permit process since a building permit
will be required for the interior alterations.
In answering Commissioner Kudlac ' s query, Mr. DeCamp noted
that the expanded use has already been established and the
Commission' s review of the use permit is a result of
enforcement action.
PAGE FOUR PC 4/2/91 MINUTE EXCERPTS
Discussion ensued relative to operating hours of adjacent uses
(karate studio, dance studio, market) in conjunction with the
card parlour and how the parking would be affected.
In response to question, Mr. DeCamp noted that various retail
uses have occupied the tenant space proposed for the expan-
sion. Discussion followed.
- Public Testimony -
Sake Reindersma, architect representing the applicant,
commended Mr. Kaiser for a good staff report. He asked for an
exception to Condition #2-h as this would represent a hardship
to the owner. He felt that the required one-hour construction
exempts this requirement in other cities; the requirement for
sprinklers in this case is excessive.
With regard to Condition #4 , Mr. Reindersma noted that the
signage area is the same as when the space was occupied by
Bare Essentials . He suggested removing the requirement on the
window signage so he could use the 20% of the window area •
allowed and apply it to the large sign above. He voiced
objection to Condition #5 (signs being designed by a
professional graphic designer) .
With regard to #6 , Mr. Reindersma requested that the opening
time be 5: 00 p.m. adding that most of the businesses in this
area seem to close around this time. He added that the peak
hour for the card room is between 10 : 00 and 11 : 00 p.m.
Mr. Reindersma expressed strong objection to #7 emphasizing
that the applicant will not be able to meet this condition.
The storage area is exclusively used by Rogue ' s Den and
removal would present a great burden to the applicant. He
added that the parking lot has been restriped and shifted so
that the trash enclosures are in a more accessible spot for
pickup. As well, a handicapped space has been provided along
with an exit alleyway for the stairway.
In addressing the parking issue, Mr. Reindersma referenced the
other uses in the building with regard to their designated
parking and noted that it is unfair that the applicant has to
provide two additional spaces as far as leasing goes when the
other tenants did not. He added that there is parking in the
rear that is not designated for anybody and was recently
acquired by the City. Perhaps, the applicant could lease two
spaces from the City.
In addressing the Commission' s comments concerning revenue,
Mr. Reindersma stated that the Card Room pays $150 a year for
each table (5) (total $750/year) plus business tax.
PAGE FIVE PC 4/2/91 MINUTE EXCERPTS
•
Commissioner Lochridge stated he would have a difficult time
in supporting the use permit at that location based on what he
has seen happen in that geographical area. He expressed his
feeling that the adjacent uses get much busier around 5 : 00
p.m. than any other time and he would be opposed to any
earlier starting time than 7 : 00 p.m.
In response to question, Mr. Reindersma explained that there
is seating for between 5 and 7 at each table; however, there
usually are no more than two full tables on a given evening.
He mentioned that the tenant holds Sunday tournaments at 3 : 45
p.m. and requested the following operation hours : 7 : 00 p.m.
Monday through Thursday; 6 : 00 p.m. on Friday; and 2 : 00 p.m. on
Saturdays and Sunday. Discussion followed.
Commissioner Johnson observed that even with two full tables ,
this is a total of 14 people, and asked why the applicant is
against providing the two additional parking spaces onsite.
Mr. Reindersma stated it is an undue hardship on the tenant
because the other uses probably did not have to provide
additional parking. He added that in the downtown core, it is
more of the City' s responsibility to mitigate the parking.
Commissioner Waage asked why the expansion was accomplished
without obtaining permits .
Walter Togni, applicant, stated that he did not know he needed
a permit. He commented that he is quite sure that no more
than two tables would be occupied at a given time (with the
exception of tournaments) . He explained that the space was
expanded to provide a lounge area for the players.
In response to question, Mr. Togni noted that he has applied
for and purchased a liquor license that will serve the
customers of the card room.
Chairperson Luna asked if the accessory storage building is
required to be removed, are there any other alternatives. Mr.
Togni emphasized that there are no other alternatives and if
the storage area is removed, the bar will ultimately close
down.
- End of public testimony -
Commissioner Kudlac inquired if there are any other options in
providing the two parking spaces without removing the
accessory storage.
Mr. DeCamp replied that the location of the trash enclosure
has been a site problem as well. The storage shed is not
attractive; therefore, if something were to be sacrificed to
provide adequate parking and relocating the trash enclosure,
the accessory building should be removed.
PAGE SIX PC 4/2 /91 MINUTE EXCERPTS
It was pointed out that the Rogue ' s Den and Card Parlour are
connected within.
Commissioner Waage referenced the Downtown Master Plan in that
this use is not in the plan even though it was previously
established. He expressed objection to the expansion noting
the need for additional retail commercial businesses . He
voiced his feeling that the card room does not help the
viability of the downtown area.
Commissioner Highland pointed out that parking has to be.
provided regardless of what uses are there. He asked what the
parking area along the rear fence abutting the freeway is
designated for.
Mr. DeCamp responded that this is City property and at this
time, it is used as informal parking since there is no
established formal parking. He added that in an effort to
accommodate the applicant, the 75% parking reduction has been
recommended and staff has taken into account parking that
occurs in the alleyway.
Commissioner Highland further stated that he would agree that
the accessory building is essential storage space; however, he
concurs with the need for providing two additional parking
spaces . The dilemma appears to be how the parking can be
provided without removing the storage building. He indicated
support for the requirement for a professional graphics
designer adding that the existing sign is one of the ugliest
signs he has ever seen.
With regard to opening hours , Commissioner Highland commented
that an exception could be made for earlier opening on Sunday
but the 7 : 00 p.m. opening time during the week would be the
least disruptive.
Discussion ensued concerning exiting requirements conforming
to the Uniform Building Code and Uniform Fire Code. Mr.
DeCamp stated that a condition should be imposed to insure
that the exiting conform to applicable code requirements .
Commissioner Highland noted he would have a problem with
eliminating the accessory building because it is essential
for an already established use.
Commissioner Hanauer remarked that he had problems with Mr.
Reindersma' s testimony, and added that the fact Mr. Reindersma
is doing business in San Luis Obispo where some parking
monstrosities have been built does not mean that every City is
required to take care of its parking problems in the same
manner. The prior retail use and its parking situation is
different than the card room' s parking. He also noted
opposition to an earlier starting time.
PAGE SEVEN PC 4/2/91 MINUTE EXCERPTS
•
Chairperson Luna asked staff' s position to the applicant' s
request to eliminate Condition #2h (sprinkler requirements) .
Mr. Decamp responded that this condition must be required but
could be appealed to the Construction Board of Appeals by the
applicant. Commissioner Johnson relayed an instance where
several businesses burned down in Solvang as a result of a
fire staring under a stairwell in back of the businesses that
was not sprinklered.
In responding to Condition #4 (signage) , Mr. DeCamp explained
that the Downtown Master Plan provides signage opportunities
that are unavailable anywhere else in Atascadero. He added it
would be unfortunate for the first project under the new
downtown zoning to deviate so substantially from the sign
standards that have just been established. With regard to
Condition #5 (professional graphic designer) , Mr. DeCamp
stated that the existing sign speaks for the necessity of this
condition.
Discussion focused on establishment of reasonable operating
hours for the card room. The Commission' s general consensus
was to keep the opening time at 7 : 00 p.m.
• Chairperson Luna asked if there is any way of working with the
applicant to do something about the storage building and
provide the required parking as well. Mr. DeCamp pointed out
that it does not appear feasible at this time that additional
parking spaces can be obtained given the existence of the
storage building and location of the trash enclosure. He
added that there are probably ways to design a storage
building that would meet the needs of the Rogue ' s Den and
provide parking too.
Commissioner Johnson spoke against any increase in signage and
noted his concurrence with Conditions #4 and #5 as presented.
He expressed his feeling that with regard to removal of the
storage building, the applicant has a viable business which
would not be hurt too much if the rear portion of the site
were to be redesigned with a more appealing storage building
that would not present an eyesore.
With
respect to thearkin situation, Commission Johnson
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emphasized that h
P e is reluctant to agree with the 75% parking
reduction and would like to see more than just two additional
spaces , adding that this building contains high intensity
uses.
Commissioner Kudlac inquired what the surrounding businesses
closing hours are on Saturdays. Mr. DeCamp pointed out that
the retail uses in this area on a Saturday are probably more
intense than during the week.
Commissioner Kudlac suggested that cinderblock or slumpstone
be used in place of wood fencing for the trash enclosure, and
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PAGE EIGHT PC 4/2/91 MINUTE EXCERPTS
supported the proposal for an additional condition to insure
that all existing requirements of the UBC and UFC be adhered
to.
Commissioner Lochridge concurred with Commissioner Waage in
that this use is not what the Downtown Plan envisioned. He
noted he could not support the project as he could not support
Finding #3. He further stated that this use is not compatible
with the other uses in the building.
Chairperson Luna noted his concurrence with a Sunday starting
time of 2 : 00 p.m. and agreed that the accessory building
should be removed. He added that when push comes to shove, a
lot of things can be done that initially were stated as
impossible to comply with.
MOTION: By Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Chairperson
Luna to approve Conditional Use Permit 01-91 based
on the Findings and subject to the Conditions of
Approval with the following modifications: •
Modification to Condition #6 that the card room
will not be open to the public before 7 : 00 p.m.
except Sunday at which time can open at 2: 00 p.m.
and the addition of Condition #11 to read:
'11. All applicable exiting requirements of the
Uniform Building Code and Uniform Fire Code
shall be complied with. '
Commissioner Waage inquired as to when the card room closes.
Mr. Togni stated there is not a standard closing time. Mr.
DeCamp suggested that perhaps a 7 : 00 a.m. closing time would
be in order to allow adequate time for the downtown to clear
again prior to the influx of retail shoppers .
Commissioner Johnson accepted this as a friendly
amendment. Chairperson Luna seconded the amendment
for Condition #6 to read:
6. The subject card room shall be closed to the
public between the hours of 7:00 am through
7:00 pm daily. On Sundays, however, the card
room shall only be closed between the hours of
7:00 am through 2:00 pm. '
Mr. Decamp pointed out that a unique situation is present in
that the applicant has already proceeded to open and operate
the business at this point. With approval of the use permit,
there is little or no incentive for him to comply with the
requirements of the compliance survey and building permits.
He suggested a 12th condition concerning timing factors for
PAGE NINE PC 4/2/91 MINUTE EXCERPTS
obtaining building permits and doing the work.
Commissioner Johnson accepted this as a friendly
amendment. Chairperson Luna seconded the amendment
to add Condition #12 to read:
'12. The applicant shall submit a complete building
permit application, as described in Condition
#2 above, to the Community Development Depart-
ment within sixty (60) days of the effective
date of this approval. Said building permit
shall be issued within one-hundred eighty
(180) days of its submittal, and shall not be
allowed to expire. "
Commissioner Kudlac pointed out the need for a condition to
require that fencing of the trash enclosure either be cinder
block or slump stone.
Commissioner Johnson accepted this as a friendly
amendment. Chairperson Luna seconded the amendment
to add Condition #13 to read:
i
13. The solid waste collection area shall be con-
structed of cinder blocks or slump stone, and
shall be painted to match the main building. '
The motion carried 4:3 with the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Commissioners Johnson, Kudlac, Highland, and
Chairperson Luna
NOES: Commissioners Hanauer, Lochridge, and Waage
C. INDIVIDUAL COMMENT
1. Planning Commission
There was nothing to report.
2. City Planner
There was nothing to r ort.
The meeting adjourned 9 : 15 P.M.
MINUTES RECORDED B .
PATRICIA SHEPPHARD, Administrative Secretary
MINUTES APP ED BY:
STEVEN L. DECAMP, City Planner
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda Item: C-2
Through: Ray Windsor, City Manager Mtg. Date: 5/14/91
From: Henry Engen, Comm. Dev. Director } File No: San Marcos
Rd. Exten.
SUBJECT•
Continuance of consideration of proposed extension of San Marcos
Road and its attendant tree removal and appeal by Joan O'Keefe of
proposed mitigated Negative Declaration.
REC018(ENDAT I ON:
Return the original application to the applicant and advise that
it is the City Council ' s intent for staff to require an
Environmental Impact Report on any future submission.
BACKGROUND:
This matter was continued for an additional 90 days at the
request of the applicant' s attorney, Glen R. Lewis, at the
Council ' s meeting of February 26, 1991. Subsequent to the
posting of the property for a mitigated Negative Declaration, the
City Attorney opined on January 7, 1991 on the test that had to
be met in determining whether an Environmental Impact Report
should be prepared. In addition, on January 16, 1991, the Fire
Chief recited a list of emergency service problems attendant to
this request, which argued in favor of an Environmental Impact
Report.
The applicant has, through his representatives, indicated a
willingness to submit a new road improvement plan responsive to
the concerns expressed in the proposed mitigated Negative
Declaration. The cleanest way to proceed with this proposed road
extension would be to return materials submitted to date and
await submission of a new application which should be subject to
an Environmental Impact Report prepared by a detached third
party, funded by the applicant, and administered by the City.
The new application needs to address mitigating the grading that
proceeded along the right-of-way should said right-of-way not be
the ultimate alignment of San Marcos Road.
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5855 CAPISTRANO AVENUE
POST OFFICE BOX 1980
ATASCADERO,CALIFORNIA 93423
TELEPHONE (805) 466-6644
FAX (805) 466-6647
May 8, 1991 RECEIVED mAY 0 9 1991
Henry Engen
Community Development Director
City of Atascadero
6500 Palma Avenue
Atascadero, CA 93422
RE: APPEAL OF NEGATIVE DECLARATION-SAN MARCOS ROAD EXTENSION
Dear Mr. Engen:
On behalf of the Davis Family Trust, request is hereby made
to withdraw the application made by the Davis Family Trust with
regard to the San Marcos Road Extension.
If you have any question with regard to this matter, please
contact me.
Thank you for your courtesy and cooperation with regard to
this matter.
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MAY 9- 1991
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL Meeting Date: 5/14/91
CITY OF ATASCADERO
Through: Ray Windsor, City Manager Agenda Item: D-2
From Lee Dayka, City Clerk
SUBJECT:
Appointment to the Building and Construction Board of Appeals.
RECOMMENDATION:
Interview the applicant, Michael Sherer, and if Council
determines him to be a worthy candidate, adopt Resolution No. 39-91
appointing him to the Building and Construction Board of Appeals.
BACKGROUND:
The Building and Construction Board of Appeals was set forth
by Ordinance No. 44 and specific appointments have been made by
Resolution.
• On March 14, 1991, I received a copy of a letter of
resignation sent to David Grummitt, Chairman of the Building and
Construction Board of Appeals. John Edens, Jr. , one of two General
Contractor members on the Board, resigned his post effective April
15, 1991. His term was not due to expire until April of 1994 and
another routine recruitment was not planned to be conducted until
Spring of 1992 .
On March 26, 1991, the City Council directed the City Clerk to
recruit to fill the vacancy. Ads were placed in the Atascadero
News and announcement of the vacancy was posted with the North
County Contractors ' Association.
One application was received, that of Mr. Michael Sherer who
is a licensed General Building Contractor.
Attachments: Ordinance No. 44
Application - Michael Sherer
Resolution No. 39-91
QRDINANCE NO. 44
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO AMENDING
SECTIONS 8.0.4. 230 AND 8. 04. 130 OF TITLE 8 OF THE
ATASCADERO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUILDINGS AND
CONSTRUCTION AND ESTABLISHING A BOARD OF APPEALS
The Council of the City of Atascadero ordains as follows:
Section 1. Section 8. 04.120 and 8.04.130 of Title 8 of the
Atascadero Municipal Code are amended to read as follows :
Section 8. 04. 120. Board of appeals established.
In order to conduct hearings to determine the suitability of al-
ternate materials and methods of installation, (and to provide for rea-
sonable interpretations of the provisions of this Code,) there is here-
by established a Board of Appeals. The Board shall consist of five
(5) members, two (2) of whom shall be general contractors, one (1) one
whom shall be an architect or structural engineer , one (1) of whom
shall be a specialty contractor , all of whom shall be qualified by
experience and training, and one (1) of whom shall be a member of the
public who is not one of the foregoing. Members of the Board of
Appeals shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the City
Council. The Building Official of the City shall serve as secretary •
ex-officio to the Board.
In order to be eligible for appointment to the Board, the person
shall live within the City. Terms of initial appointment shall be for
a term of two (2) years for two (2) members , for a term of four (4)
years for three (3) members with four (4) year terms for subsequent
appointments . Each member of the Board shall be required to comply
with the applicable provisions of the Political Reform Act of 1974 ,
California Government Code Section 81000, et seq.
The .Board shall adopt reasonable ru18s and regulations , subject to
approval and adoption by the City Council, for conducting its business
which shall conform to the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act,
California Government Code Section 54950 , et. seq. , and shall render
all decisions and findings in writing with a copy to the appellant.
Section 8. 04.130 . Appeal procedure.
Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Planning Department re-
lated to any manner within the purview of this title, shall have the
right to appeal the decision. The appeal shall be filed with the
Building official within fifteen (15) business day's after the render-
ing of the decision affecting the aggrieved person. Grounds for the
appeal shall be .set forth in writing.
SECTION 4 . That Section 4 .11 of the Atascadero County Sanitation
iDistrict Ordinance Code is hereby amended to read as follows :
"4 . 11 When an entire lot to which connection is proposed
has been charged only a 'rear area' rate under the Assessment
District No. 1 assessment proceedings by virtue of its
remote location from the proposed public sewers , 'then Section
4 . 10 shall not apply. The connection fee for said lot, or
additional lots created from said lots by subsequent lot
divisions, shall be two hundred fifty dollars ($250 . 00) for
each connection, except that if public sewers are extended
in the future in such a manner as to provide sewer service
requiring substantially shorter building sewers, then the
connection fee may be increased as provided in Section 4 . 13 . "
SECTION 5 . That Sections 5. 1 (2) , (3) , and (4) of the Atascadero
County Sanitation District Ordinance Code is hereby amended to
reed as follows:
(2) Reauestor shall submit improvement plans of the pro-
posed extension, prepared by a Registered Civil Enginee
in the State of California, for approval by the City
• ( Engineer. C
(3) The person requesting said extension shall execute are
file a written agreement with the District whereby he
agrees to complete all required improvements at his
expense and to the satisfaction of the City Engineer,
within the time period specified in the agreement. He
further agrees to provide the City Engineer with a
detailed cost breakdown of his actual expenditures for
any improvements authorized in the agreement. The
agreement shall also provide for inspection of all
improvements by the City Engineer, or his designated
representative, and reimbursement of the District, by
the requestor, for the cost of the inspection. The
District will invoice the requestor for such inspection-
costs and any amount unpaid thirty (30) days from the
date of the District' s invoice shall bear interest at
ten (10) percent per year beginning from thirty (30)
days after the date of the invoice.
The improvements agreement may also provide (1) for
the construction of the improvements in units, and
(2) for an extension of the time under conditions
therein specified. No extension of time shall be
granted except upon certification by the City Engineer
that such extension is justified, and upon approval
by the Board of Directors .
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(4) No hookup to the public sewer will be permitted until
all improvement work has been completed to the satin
faction of the` City Engineer and all charges have b*
paid by the requestor in accordance with the provision:
of this Ordinance Code.
SECTION 6. That Section 7. 2 of the Atascadero County Sanitation
District Ordinance Code is hereby amended to read as follows :
7 . 2 The requirements for building sewers as set forth in
the latest adopted versions of the Uniform Plumbing
code shall apply in the District and are incorporated
herein by reference. However, where the regulations
of this Ordinance Code are more restrictive than said
Plumbing Code, this Code shall apply.
SECTION 7. That Section 7. 9 be added to the Atascadero County
Sanitation District Ordinance Code to read as follows:
7. 9 Drainage piping serving fixtures located .at an elevation
of less than one foot above the nearest upstream man-
hole cover in the main sewer serving said fixtures shall
drain by gravity into the main sewer, and shall be pro-
tected from backflow of sewage by installing an approved
type back water valve, and each such back water valve
shall be installed only in that branch or section of t
drainage system which receives the discharge from fixt
located less than one foot above the nearest upstream
manhole cover.
SECTION 8 . That Section 8 . 1 of the Atascadero County Sanitation
District Ordinance Code is hereby deleted.
SECTION 9 . That Section 8 .2 (1) , (2) and (4) , of the Atascadero
County Sanitation District Ordinance Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
8 . 2 (1) When an area is annexed to Improvement District No. 1,
the requestor shall have an estimate of the cost of extending
sewer lines and otherwise providing sewer service to the lots
within said annexation prepared by a Civil Engineer registered
in the State of California. Said estimate shall not include
the cost of lateral sewers . This estimate and the proportiora
share to be borne by each lot shall be furnished to the owners
of the annexed property.
(2) Recuestor shall submit improvement plans of the
proposed extension, prepared by a Civil Engineer
registered in the State of California, for approval
by the City Engineer 9
(4) No hookup to the public sewer will be permitted
t until all improvement work has been completed E
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and
all charges have been paid by the requestor in
accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance
Code. Inspection costs shall be paid by the
requestor as set forth in Section 5 . 1 (3) of
this Ordinance Code.
SECTION 10 . That Section 11 . 1 of the Atascadero County Sanitation
District Ordinance Code is hereby amended to read as follows :
11. 1 There is hereby levied and imposed upon any occupied
Premises within the Atascadero County Sanitation District,
having any sewer connection with the sewerage system of
the District, or otherwise discharging waste water which
ultimately passes through the District' s sewerage system
or to which a public sewer is available according to Article
3 . 1 of this Ordinance Code, and upon the owner or occupant
thereof, a monthly service or standby charge as hereinafter
provided.
Charge
(a) Single Family Residential Unit $ 10 . 54
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(b) Apartment Building (per dwelling unit) 9 , 86
(c) Mobile Home Spaces (per space) 8 . 24
(d) Hotel/Motel (per dwelling unit) 2 . 62
(e) Rest Homes/Hospitals (per bed) 8 . 26
(f) Commercial Unit 3 . 23
(g) Office Buildings (per office unit) 3. 21
(h) Restaurants - 40 or less seats 74 . 58
(i) Restaurants - more than 40 seats 178 . 89
(j) Churches/Meeting Halls 92 . 10
(k) Schools (per student average daily
attendance as of March 31 preceding
each fiscal year) 0 . 805
(1) Service Stations 23 . 28
(m) Laundry/Laundromat/Cleaners 145 . 85
Charge
1 (n) Car Wash $78 . 17
to (o) Fire Station 99 , 26
(p) Ware houses/Storage Facility 17 . 09
(q) Theatre 44 . 42
(r) Any Occupied Premises not
Connected to an Available Sewer 7 . 00
SECTION 11. Section 11. 5 of the Atascadero County Sanitation
District Ordinance Code is hereby amended to read as follows :
11. 5 Truck disposal of sanitary wastes may be accepted by
the District at the treatment plant during normal daytime
working hours, or at such other times as the District may
elect, for a service charge of $20 . 00 per load or portion
thereof.
SECTION 12 . If any portion of this Ordinance or the application
thereof is held to be invalid for any reasons , the validity of all
remaining portions and applications shall be unaffected and shal
remain in final force and effect.
SECTION 13 . This Ordinance is an urgency ordinance and is for
the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety.
The facts constituting the urgency are these: The Atascadero
County Sanitation District is the beneficiary of a loan from the
United States Department of Agriculture, Farmers Home Administration
and in order to become eligible for the funds comprising said
loan, the District must immediately adopt new rates and charges .
Thus, it is necessary that this Ordinance take effect immediately
in order to assure the granting, implementation, and administration
of the loan from the FmHA.
SECTION 14 . This Ordinance, being an urgency ordinance for the
immediate protection of the public health, safety, and general
welfare, containing a declaration of the facts constituting the
r.
urgency, and passed by a four-fifths (4/5) vote of the District
Board of Directors, shall take effect immediately upon its adoptio
provided, however, that this Ordinance shall not become operative
until one hundred eighty (180) days after its passage, or on
January 1, 1983 , whichever occurs first.
SECTION 15 . The District Secretary shall cause this Ordinance
to be published once within fifteen (15) days after its passage
in the Atascadero News , a newspaper of general circulation,
printed, published, and circulated in this District; shall
certify to the adoption and publication of this Ordinance; and
shall cause this Ordinance and its certification, together with
proof of publication, to be entered in the Book of'-Ordinances
of this District.
The foregoing Ordinance was introduced, adopted,and ordered
published at a meeting of the Distric` Board of Directors held
on May 24 , 1982, by the following vote:
Ayes: Directors Highland, Mackey, Nelson, Stover ,and
President Wilkins
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Robert J. Wilkins , Jr. , Chairman
APPROVED AS TO • RIM:
ATTEST: `
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Atascadero , CA 93422
461-5074
A P P L I C A T I O N
CITY OF ATASCADERO
BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS
Name: -451AEeE8
Address: p O Dox >Al)4 B44D6- .421W /STA
Telephone: Work : 790 Home: 466 - 6235
Give a summary of your education, experience and reasons for
wishing to serve on the Hoard of Appeals:
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RESOLUTION NO. 39-91
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA
APPOINTING ONE MEMBER TO THE
CITY OF ATASCADERO'S BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
BOARD OF APPEALS
WHEREAS, a vacancy has been created by the resignation of one
member to an unexpired term on the Building and Construction Board
of Appeals; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted Ordinance No. 44
establishing the Building & Constructions Board of Appeals; and
WHEREAS, public advertisements soliciting interest in
appointment to the Board of Appeals have been published and posted;
and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received one application for
consideration; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did on May 14, 1991, interview and
consider the candidate for appointment to the Board of Appeals.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Atascadero City
Council does hereby resolve to appoint Michael Sherer to fill the
unexpired term of four years, expiring in April of 1994.
On motion by Councilmember , seconded by Councilmember
, the foregoing resolution is hereby adopted in its
entirety on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ADOPTED: CITY OF ATASCADERO
ATTEST: By:
ROBERT B. LILLEY, Mayor
LEE DAYKA, City Clerk