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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
City Hall Council Chambers, 4th floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
(Entrance on Lewis Ave.)
City Council Closed Session: 5:00 P.M.
City Council Regular Session: 6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Pro Tem Fonzi called Closed Session to order at 5:05 p.m.
1. CLOSED SESSION -- PUBLIC COMMENT - None
2. COUNCIL LEAVES CHAMBERS TO BEGIN CLOSED SESSION
Mayor O'Malley arrived at 5:15 p.m.
3. CLOSED SESSION -- CALL TO ORDER
a. Conference With Legal Counsel—Anticipated Litigation
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Govt. Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
two potential cases
b. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Govt. Code Sec. 54957.6)
Agency designated representatives: Rachelle Rickard, City Manager
Employee Organizations: Atascadero Professional Firefighters, Local 3600;
Atascadero Police Association; Service Employees International Union,
Local 620; Mid-Management/Professional Employees; Non -Represented
F1Professional and Management Workers and Confidential Employees
4. CLOSED SESSION –ADJOURNMENT
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5. COUNCIL RETURNS TO CHAMBERS
6. CLOSED SESSION — REPORT
The City Attorney reported that there was no reportable action.
REGULAR SESSION —CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
Mayor O'Malley called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. and Planning Commissioner Mark
Dariz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Council Members Bourbeau, Moreno, Sturtevant, Mayor Pro Tem
Fonzi and Mayor O'Malley
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager Rachelle Rickard, Public Works Director Nick DeBar,
Police Chief Jerel Haley, Administrative Services Director Jeri Rangel,
Community Development Director Phil Dunsmore, Fire Chief Casey
Bryson, City Attorney Brian Pierik and Deputy City Manager/City Clerk
Lara Christensen
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOTION: By Mayor O'Malley and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fonzi to:
1. Approve this agenda as amended moving Item #C-1 to before
Public Hearings; and,
2. Waive the reading in full of all ordinances appearing on this
agenda, and the titles of the ordinances will be read aloud by
the City Clerk at the first reading, after the motion and before
the City Council votes.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
PRESENTATION:
1. Proclamation Recognizing June 1, 2018 as Hunger Awareness Day
The City Council presented a Proclamation to Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo
County CEO Kevin Drabinksi.
Mr. Drabinski provided information on Hunger Awareness Day and the SLO Food Bank
Photo Challenge (Exhibit A).
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A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. City Council Draft Action Minutes — May 8. 2018
Recommendation: Council approve the City Council Draft Action Minutes of
the May 8, 2018, City Council meeting. [City Clerk]
2. April 2018 Accounts Payable and Payroll
• Fiscal Impact: $ 1,539,675.23
■ Recommendation: Council approve certified City accounts payable, payroll
and payroll vendor checks for April 2018. [Administrative Services]
3. Atascadero Tourism Business Improvement District (ATBID) - Annual
Assessment
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendations: Council:
1. Approve the ATBID Annual Report.
2. Adopt Draft Resolution, declaring intent to levy an annual Business
Improvement District assessment and set a public hearing for
June 12, 2018. [City Manager]
MOTION: By Council Member Moreno and seconded by Council Member
Sturtevant to approve the Consent Calendar. (#A-3: Resolution No.
2018-031)
n Mayor O'Malley disclosed he is a member of ATBID and the owner of the Portola Inn,
which creates a potential conflict of interest and he will abstain from voting on Consent
Calendar Item A-3.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. (Item #A-3 vote was 4:0 with
O'Malley abstained)
UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER:
City Manager Rachelle Rickard gave an update on projects and issues within the City.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
The following citizens spoke during Community Forum: Dan Feldman
C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
I. SLO Regional Code of Civility
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Council review and adopt the SLO Regional Code of
n Civility. [City Manager]
Mayor O'Malley gave a brief introduction and Atascadero Chamber of Commerce
President and CEO Derek Kirk gave the presentation and answered questions from the
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Council. A revised draft SLO Regional Code of Civility was provided to the City Council
and a copy placed in the public review binder (Exhibit B). n
PUBLIC COMMENT: I
The following citizens spoke on this item: None.
Mayor O'Malley closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Council Member Bourbeau and seconded by Council Member
Moreno to authorize the City Manager to adopt the SLO Regional
Code of Civility.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Amendments to City Services Fee Schedule
■ Ex -Parte Communications:
■ Fiscal Impact: There will be an increase in operating revenue resulting from
the CPI increase, with an offsetting increase in costs to provide the services.
• Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution establishing a schedule of
Fees and Charges for City Services. [Administrative Services]
Ex Parte Communications n
None were disclosed.
Administrative Services Director Rangel gave the staff report and answered questions from
the Council.
Mayor O'Malley opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone would like to address the
City Council on this matter. Hearing none, Mayor O'Malley closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION: By Council Member Moreno and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Fonzi
to adopt Resolution No. 2018-032 establishing a schedule of Fees
and Charges for City Services.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
Amendments to City Facility Rental Fee Schedule
■ Ex -Parte Communications:
■ Fiscal Impact: There will be an increase in operating revenue resulting from
the CPI increase, with an offsetting increase in costs to provide the services.
■ Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution amending a Schedule of
Fees and Charges for City Facility Rentals. [Administrative Services]
Mayor O'Malley recused himself and stepped down from the dais noting that he is the
owner of the Portola Inn, which creates a potential conflict of interest for him. rj
Ex Parte Communications 11
None were disclosed.
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Administrative Services Director Rangel gave the staff report and answered questions from
the Council.
I Mayor Pro Tem Fonzi opened the Public Hearing and asked in anyone would like to
address the City Council on this matter. Hearing no requests to speak, Mayor Pro Tem
Fonzi closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION: By Council Member Moreno and seconded by Council Member
Sturtevant to adopt Resolution No. 2018-033 amending a Schedule
of Fees and Charges for City Facility Rentals.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll -call vote. O'Malley abstained.
C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
2. Parkina & Business Improvement Area (PBIA) Assessment
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution, declaring intent to levy an
annual Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area assessment and
set a public hearing for June 12, 2018. [City Manager]
Deputy City Manager Christensen gave the presentation and answered questions from the
Council. She noted that emails in favor of the assessment, from downtown business
owners, had been received by the Council (Exhibit C).
7 PUBLIC COMMENT:
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The following citizens spoke on this item: Deanna Alexander, Derek Kirk and Susan Funk.
Mayor O'Malley closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Mayor O'Malley and seconded by Council Member Bourbeau to
adopt Resolution No. 2018-034, declaring intent to leyy an. annual
Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area assessment
and set a public hearing for June 12, 2018. = . l
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote. -
Following a request by Mayor O'Malley, there was Council consensus to..have _astaff
report brought back to the Council for discussion of a budget appropriation for the
economic promotion of the downtown area and to help support the efforts of the Downtown
Parking and Business Improvement Area.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS:
The Council made brief announcements and reports.
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D. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The following Council Members gave brief update reports on their committees since their
last Council meeting:
Mayor O'Malley
1. Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA)
Mayor Pro Tem Fonzi
1. City of Atascadero Design Review Committee
2. Atascadero Basin Ground Water Sustainability Agency (GSA)
3. Ad Hoc Animal Shelter Committee
Council Member Bourbeau
1. Homeless Services Oversight Council
Council Member Moreno
1. Economic Vitality Corporation, Board of Directors (EVC)
2. City Selection Committee
Council Member Sturtevant
1. League of California Cities — Council Liaison
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION: None
F. ADJOURN
Mayor O'Malley adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m.
The following ezx i bits2�e available for review in the City Clerk's office:
• exhibit A — SLO.F,&d Bank flyers provided by Kevin Drabinski
• Exhibit -B -Revised draft SLO Regional Code of Civility
• Exhibit C — Emails in favor of DPBIA assessment
APPROVED: June 12, 2018
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FOOD BANK
COAU"rlc)iV OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
Hunger Awareness Day
Volunteers needed on June 1 in Atascadero at Vons
7135 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
Sign Up at �,,n�nri.slofoodbank.ora or
Call 805-238-4664
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June 1, 2018 has been proclaimed Hunger Awareness Day in San Luis Obispo County.
"One Day, One Dollar, One Big Challenge to Feed the Hungry"
You can make a significant difference in the life of a hungry individual by donating $1.
in 6 people are hungry in SLO County.
40% are children.
20% are seniors.
All are our neighbors.
This signature event takes place on the first Friday in June. Over 25
donation sites are set up from 7am to 7pm in Cambria, Paso Robles,
Atascadero, Morro Bay, Cayucos, Los Osos, San Luis Obispo, Grover
Beach, Arroyo Grande, Pismo Beach, and Nipomo. New sites are
welcomed each year. With live radio, TV, & social media coverage, the
community support from businesses, clubs, schools, civic groups, families
and individuals is tremendous. Our goal is $100,000 ... one dollar at a time.
Why do we have Hunger Awareness Day?
The Food Bank Coalition of SLID County has a 2.4 million dollar annual budget. At least two thirds of our
budget is covered by individual donations. Historically, the end of the year is the time when we receive the
most donations. By June those donations have been used and we need to replenish. Hunger Awareness Day
was created in 2006 with the idea that if every person in our county donated $1 the Food Bank would be able
to run smoothly through the summer and into the fall. Our budget includes, among other things, the cost of
our 20,000 square foot warehouse, refrigerated trucks, insurance, staffing, and food acquisition.
Food Bank Facts
• 46,000 people in SLO County are food insecure meaning sometime in the last year they have had
trouble securing healthy food.
• Healthy food from the Food Bank reaches 14,000 households and 30,000 individuals a month.
• The Food Bank distributed around 5 million pounds of food in 2017.
• 52% of food distributed is fresh produce.
• Food is distributed monthly by staff and volunteers at 80 public food distribution sites in every city in
SLO County.
• 90 other non -profits in our county source food from us including but not limited to the Salvation Army,
Five Cities Homeless Coalition, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Nipomo Food Basket, Atascadero Loaves and
Fishes, CAPSLO, Transitions Mental Health, SLO County Womenade, HASLO, One Cool Earth and
numerous faith organizations.
• The Food Bank believes in eliminating food waste.
• GleanSLO is a program of the Food Bank where volunteers do a second run over a farmer's fields for
perfectly good left over food. GleanSLO also gleans from fruit trees in backyards.
• Grocery Food Rescue is done daily at most grocery stores in SLO County. Food Bank trucks pick up
food that grocery stores cannot sell anymore but that is still perfectly edible. This food is distributed at
public food distributions the following day.
• The Food Bank works with approximately 4,700 volunteers yearly.
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CC>nF OF CIVILITY
A healthy democracy respects the people's right to debate issues with passion. A healthy democracy not
only tolerates disagreement but welcomes it in order to refine ideas and create policies that benefit the
greater good.
The deterioration of civility across the country and within our community poses a threat to our
democracy and our civic well-being. This deterioration:
• Compromises the integrity of a healthy, representative democracy
• Closes the door on depth of thought, reducing complex problems to harmful oversimplification
• Deters potential leaders from running for office or serving in government
• Poisons the civic well and discourages citizens from engaging on pressing community issues
• Casts the spotlight on poor behavior rather than shining a light on possible solutions
• Sets a poor example for our children
We have crafted this Code of Civility as a promise to each other, and to the people and institutions we
serve, that we will always strive to conduct our debates - whether in person, online, or in written
communication - in ways that allow for the widest range of opinions on ideas and policies, yet also
respect the dignity, integrity and rights of those with whom we might disagree. With our individual and
collective commitment to this code, we welcome our elected colleagues, the press and the public to
hold us accountable.
In our deliberations we pledge to:
Listen First
We will make an honest effort to understand views and reasoning of others by listening to understand,
not listening to find fault, allowing thoughtful discussion to lead to the best possible outcomes.
Respect Different Opinions
We will invite and consider different perspectives, allowing space for ideas to be expressed, opposed and
clarified in a constructive manner.
Be Courteous
We will treat all colleagues, staff and members of the public in a professional and courteous manner
whether in person, online, or in written communication, especially when we disagree.
Disagree Constructively
We strive to advance solutions to community issues, when faced with disagreement, we do more than
simply share our concerns with differing positions, we work to propose a course of action of mutual
benefit.
Debate the Policy Not the Person
We will focus on the issues, and not personalize debate or use other tactics that divert attention from the
issue.
City Council Minutes Exhibit C
Date: 5 i ? a I/ ,
Lara Christensen
From: Farron Day <farronelizabethday@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 2:34 PM
To: City Clerk; City Council
Subject: Support of business improvement assessment
I agree with this assessment.
I believe that this will allow for greater growth in the downtown and will benefit our businesses and
community!
Sincerely,
Farron Day
Farron Elizabeth
5955 Entrada Ave.
farronelizabeth.com
Lara Christensen
From: annie@grapeencountersradio.com [mailto:annie@grapeencountersradio.comj
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 12:23 PM
To: citycouncil@atascadero.org
Subject: Parking & Business Improvement Area (PBIA) Assessment
Dear Council Members,
I will not be able to attend tonight's meeting, but I want you to know that, as a downtown business
owner, I AM IN of the Parking & Business Improvement Area (PBIA) Assessment.This will bring funds to
upgrade our downtown and beautify our neighborhood shopping experience.
Thank you very much,
Annie Wilson
Grape Encounters Wine Bar & Shop
Lara Christensen
From: Anna Pecharich [mailto:annaandmomca@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 10:16 AM
To: citycouncil@atascadero.org; cityclerk@atascadero.org
Subject: Support of Business Improvement Assessment
Good Morning,
I would like to express my support for the proposed Business Improvement Assessment
for the Atascadero Colony District. I believe that this will allow for greater growth in the
downtown and will significantly benefit our businesses and community.
Best Regards,
Anna Pecharich
anna & mom
5945 Entrada Avenue
Atascadero.com
805.464.2922
annaandmom.com
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Lara Christensen
From: Heidi Petersen <heidi@heidipetersenceramics.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 11:29 AM
To: City Council
Cc: City Clerk
Subject: City Council meeting tonight
Hello,
I am the owner of TABLE/Heidi Petersen Ceramics, an independently owned retail shop and pottery studio, on Entrada. I
have had my business open for a year and in just that short period have seen the downtown area really start to come
alive.
I support the Business Improvement Assessment being proposed for the Atascadero Colony District. This assessment
along with the zoning change your Council recently enacted will help define the Colony District and encourage the
growth of our fledgling retail area.
I respectfully request that you support this assessment.
Thank you,
Heidi Petersen
TABLE/Heidi Petersen Ceramics
Heidi Petersen Ceramics
5940 Entrada, Atascadero
P.O. Box 562 Santa Margarita CA 93453
805-305-7012
Heidi@HeidiPetersenCeramics.com
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Lara Christensen
From: Zoe Zappas [mailto:zzappas@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2018 5:26 PM
To: citycouncil@atascadero.org
Subject: BID support.
Hello City Council,
I am writing to express the La Plaza support for the proposed Business Improvement Assessment for the
Atascadero Colony District. I believe that this will allow for greater growth in the downtown and will benefit
our businesses and community greatly.
The collective energy downtown is growing and we love to seeing everyone work together for a common goal, a
thriving and synergistic downtown!
We have seen over the last couple of decades, the withdrawal from the public square and the retreat into the
individual store or home. The trend lately is encouraging because people are starting to come out and work
together towards goals that are bigger and better than what can be done individually. This is all possible when
you have a team of people and their different strengths working together!
Unfortunately, all three of its (Mike, Max, and Zoe) are at ICSC in Las Vegas so we are not going to be able
make the City Council meeting physically, but we support this Business Improvement District Assessment.
Thank you,
Zoe Zappas
Z Villages LLC
805-674-6817
Zoe Zappas
Z Villages LLC
805-674-6817
Lara Christensen
From: Ineke Bland <ineke@blandsolar.com>
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2018 4:35 PM
To: City Council; City Clerk
Subject: Business Improvement Assessment for the Atascadero Colony District
Hello,
I am writing to express my support for the proposed Business Improvement Assessment for the Atoscadero Colony District.
I believe that this will allow for greater growth in the downtown and will benefit our businesses and community greatly.
Ineke Bland
Sales Operations Manager, Bland Solar & Air
5850 Traffic Way, Atascadero, CA 93422
Office:805-602-6688
D i rect:805-434-8477
inel<e@blandsolar.com
® ® 0 ® CSLB #598565
Lara Christensen
From: Marie Ramey <art5806atascadero@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2018 4:29 PM
To: City Council; City Clerk
Subject: Business Improvement Assessment
I am writing to express my support for the proposed Business Improvement Assessment for the Atascadero Colony
District. This will allow greater growth in downtown and will benefit the health of our businesses and community.
Marie Ramey
art/
5806 Traffic Way