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ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING ! -_
CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING-
6500 PALMA AVENUE, 4TH FLOOR ROTUNDA ROOM
FEBRUARY 23, 1993
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7:00 P.M.
This agenda is prepared and posted pursuant to the requirements of
Government Code Section 54954.2. By listing a topic on this agenda,
the City Council has expressed its intent to discuss andact on each
item. in addition to any action identified in the brief general
description of each item, the action that may be take shall in-
clude: A referral to staff with specific requests for information;
continuance; specific direction to staff concerning tho policy or
mission of the item; discontinuance of consideration; althorization
to enter into negotiations and execute agreements per ta ning to the
item; adoption or approval; and, disapproval.
Copies of the staff reports or other documentation relaging to each
item of business referred to on the agenda are on file in the office
of the City Clerk (Room 208) and in the Information Office (Room
103) , available for public inspection during City Hall business
hours. The City Clerk will answer any questions rejarding the
agenda.
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special assistance to participate in a City meetin or other
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meeting or service.
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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 everypne 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 expir�d, 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 Conunents:
Proclamations (2) : "DeAnza Day", March 4, 1990
"Arbor Day" , March 7, 1993
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COMMUNITY FORUM•
The City Council values and encourages exchange of ideas and
comments from you, the citizen. The Community Forum period is pro-
vided 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 elected official, commissions and
staff .
A. COMMITTEE REPORTS (The following represent ad hoc or standing
committees. Informative status reports will be given, as felt
necessary. )
1 . S.L.O. Council of Governments
2 . S.L.O. Regional Transit Authority
3 Solid/Hazardous Waste Task Force
4 City/School Committee
5 . Traffic Committee
6 . County Water Advisory Board
7 . Economic Round Table
8 . Colony Roads Committee
9 . Liability Claims Review & Finance Committee
10 . Recycling Committee (Report by Dennis Loftus)
B. CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed under Item B, 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
removed from the Consent Calendar, which shall then be reviewed and
acted upon separately after the 'adoption of the Consent Calendar:
1. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 9, 1993
2. TREASURER'S REPORT - December, 1992
3 . TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 92-002, 5100 SAN ANSELMO Proposal to
subdivide one parcel containing 5 . 3 acres into four resi-
dential lots containing approx. 1. 0 acres each and one lot
containing approx. 1 .5 acres (A.C. Properties/ EMK & Associ-
ates
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4 . RESOLUTION NO. 11-93 - Changing the City Attorney' s services
from contract to salaried employee
5 . RESOLUTION NO. 12-93 - AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF.A REVISED
AGREEMENT . WITH TARTAGL IA-HUGHES, CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT ENGINEERING SERVICES
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
D. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. EL CAMINO REAL MEDIAN - Status Report
2 . WASTEWATER TREATMENT FUND - Status Report/Request for author-
ization for rate review consultant
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION:
1. City Council
2 . City Attorney
3 . City Clerk
4 . City Treasurer
5 . City Manager
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0 Xno w A l-ye by These Presents:•
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In the year 1775:His Catholic Majesty the King of Spain orderedhis Virrey, cin
Antonio Bucareli of New Spain, to ensure that his dominions in Alta be settled.
by Christian subjects of European descent in order to further. the 'vilsation of this
Province and to protect it from pirates and invaders of other nations; and
Mae",
I The five missions and twop dins already established in Alta . ornia by Reverend
prreesss�.
Father Junipero Serra.and Goberr�ador don Gaspar Portola in the years since 1769 were<in
dire need of supplies and a reliable overland route by which these migh be delivered from
Mexico; and
I On October 23, 1775 Coronel T"eniente don Juan Bautista die Anza, acxompanied b
Alfeiez don Jose Mo Father Pedro Font and a company of colo numbering 240
souls, including 20 soldiers, 29 women and 120 infants and children, liteding a great.herd
of 530 horses, 165 mules and 350 head of cattle, departed from Tubac in Nueva Galicia,
now known as the states of Arizona, and Sonora and Sinaloa in Me 'co, to accomplish
these goals; and
? fijereag,
After a hazardous journey of over 1200 miles across vast deserts and rugged mountains
inhabited by hostile peoples, with the loss of only one life and the addition of four others
due to childbirth, Senor de Anza led his party safely to their desemabon, which in tune
since has become the City of San Francisco, California; and
erm,
1 On March 4, 1776, the 112th day of this aPis Journey, after trave
a distance of 10
leagues from the Mission of San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, this company atd it's great herd of
animals encamped for the night at a location called La Asuncion, iear a place they
referred to as un atascadera, nearly within the modern cityof that name; d
fjerm,
1 The 101st Congress of the United States has declared by An Act of August 15, 1990 that
the-route of this emigration shall be hereafter known as
"'The Juan Bautista die Ansa National I-Estoric Trail"; and
i�fjerraa,
I It is the wish of the Mayor and City Council of Atascadero to de Anza and his
brave companions for their role in the creation of what is now the great' tate of California,
and f in ther to recognise the contributions made to the advancement and gr wth of this part of
our nation by these pioneers of Hispanic origins and their descende tts, as well as to
acknowl a the effort of the Congress to preserve their history;
t Now V erefore:
On behalf of the Historical Society of Atascadero and the Juan Bautista de Anza Nad
Historic Trail Committee of San Luis Obispo County, the date of March 4 is herewith
officially declared to be
I t De. Anza Day
to be commemorated and celebrated as such within the City Uf Atascadero a nnuallyhe
reafe .
Voted by the Ci Council of Atasc addero this day,February 23,1993
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Signed,on behalf of the City of Amwadero
40 Robert P. Nimmo, Mayor
Attest
Lee Raboin, City Clerk
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PROCLAMATION
ARBOR DA Y
March 7, 1993
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Atascadero is proud of the City's street,
park and home garden trees, and recognizes the importance of tree care and
preservation, and the contribution of such to a cleaner and healthi r environment;and
WHEREAS, in 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of
Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of tre s; and
WHEREAS, this holiday, called "Arbor Day", was first observed with the
planting of more than a million trees in the State of Nebraska; alld
WHEREAS, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation; and
WHEREAS, trees can reduce the erosion of our topsoil by wind and water, cut
heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean our air and waterways,
produce oxygen and provide habitat for wildlife; and
WHEREAS, trees are a renewable resource, giving us p per, wood for our
homes, fuel for our fires and countless other wood products; an
WHEREAS trees in our city increase property values, enh 3nce the economic
vitality of business areas, and beautify our community; and
WHEREAS, Atascadero has been recognized as Tree City USOA for the past five
years by the National Arbor Day foundation, has received a special growth award for
environmental improvement and management of our trees, and desires to continue its
tree-planting ways,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert P. Nimmo, Mayor of the City of Atascadero, do
hereby proclaim March 7, 1993 as
ARBOR DAY
and urge all residents to recognize the importance trees have in b ightening our lives
and protecting our environment, and I urge all citizens to plant trees to promote the
well-being of this and future generations.
ROBERT P. NIMMO, Mayor
City of Atascadero,< A
Dated:
Agenda Item: B-1
Meeting ate: 02/23/93
, ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 9, 1993
MINUTES
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p..m. and 'led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Presents Councilmembers Bewley, Borgeao , Kudlac, Luna '
and Mayor Nimmo
Absent: None
Also Present: Muriel "Mick " Korba, City Tre3Lsurer and Lee
Raboin, City Clerk
Staff Present : Ray Windsor, City Manager; Ander Takata, Assis-
tant City Manager/Director of Community
Services Henry Engen, Community Development
Director; Art Montandon, City ttorney; Mark
Joseph, Administrative Services Director; Int;.
Bill Watton; Police Department; Alan Metzler,
Zoo; Manager and Mary Redus Ga le, Assistant
City Attorney
PROCLAMATION:
Mayor Nimmo read the proclamation for "National Patriotism Week" ,
February 15 - 20, 1993 and presented it to John Nelson, Americanism
Chair for the Local Elks Lodge No. 2733 .
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilwoman Borgeson reported that she had received a phone call
from a citizen regarding gang writing and reported that he would
like to provide input on "paint-over projects to eliminate
graffiti. She stated she would pass on to staff thE caller's name
and phone number.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
The following citizens spoke in opposition to the new ly-constructed
median at the south end of El Camino Real:
Jay DeCou, DeCou Lumber, reported that he wa3 representing
approximately 2, 000 members of RAM (Residents AgainE t the Median) ,
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and reported that approximately $2, 000 had been raised by the group
to assist the City in taking out the median.
ArchieWestlund, 9192 Planewood Court, complained that
recently-posted -signs obstructed the view of motorists.
Ed' Biaggini, Patria `Village, asked why proper planning wasn't
done and the right questions ;asked before the ,median was built.
Paul Ja.nolis, Rancho Del Bordo resident, urged the Council to
take out the median and expressed fear that an `ambulance would not
be able to get into the mobile home park quickly.
Mark Simmons, Hoover's Hacienda, proclaimed that the emergency
ramp was not being used by emergency personnel.
Dan Phillips, Dans Barber Shop, read a letter from citizen
Genevieve Colombo in opposition to the median.
Mary Rude 1506 Cuesta. Court asked that the speed limit be
reduced in the area of Viejo Camino.
In response to public testimony, the Mayor reminded the audience
that a public hearing was held at which time a map of the entire
median strip was displayed and was available for public inspection
and comment . The City Manager pointed out that the Fire Department
had consulted on the design of the emergency access. Mr. Engen
mentioned that changes to speed limits cannot be done arbitrarily
and certain 'criteria' must be followed. He noted that there would
be a speed survey done in the area and indicated that ;staff would
come back with the results.
A. COTTEE REPORTS (The following represent ad hoc or standing
committees. Informative status reports will be given, as felt
necessary. ) :
1. S L.O Council of Governments (COG) Mayor Nimmo
reported that COG had met and looked at the work program
for the next year. He indicated that the program
included a feasibility study on freeway call boxes
despite the fact that the Council was unanimously opposed
to the study. The 'mayor reported that four of the seven
cities had supported it.
2 . S.L.O. Regional Transit Authority (SLORTA) - Mayor Nimmo
announced that SLORTA had approved the purchase of three
additional buses for the County' s transit system.
3 . Solid/Hazardous Waste Task Force - Councilwoman Borgeson
mentioned that the Task Force had reviewed and discussed
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the draft Household Hazardous Waste'l Element and
. considered grant funding opportunities . ' Ms . Borgeson
asked that Henry Engen be appointed to the Task Force as
a delegate. By consensus, the Council made said
appoixitment .
4. Traffic Committee - Councilman Luna reported that on
January 27th, the Traffic Committee had met and, in
addition to routine matters, received the preliminary
draft copy of the traffic study conducted on the San
Benito School . He noted that the Committee also looked
at signage issues related to the median on South El
Camino Real .
5. County Water Advisory Board - Councilwoman Borgeson
reported that the board had met February 3rd and reviewed
contract language regarding the State Water Project . She
announced that she had been asked to form a sub-committee
to firm up and prioritize the board' s to*ks.
6. Economic Round Table - Mark Joseph reported that the
round -table would meet on February 17, 1993 .
7 . Colony Roads Committee - Councilman Luna indicated that
this was a matter set for Closed Session at the end of
the meeting.
• B. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Nimmo read the Consent Calendar, as follows : ''
1. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - January 26, 1993
2 . TREASURER'S REPORT - December, 1992
3 . RESOLUTION NO. 109-92 - Designating a no parking zone on San
Andres Ave. behind the High School (Cont' d from 11/24/92)
The Mayor continued Item#B-2 until February 23, 1993 because the
full Council had not had the opportunity to review' it .
MOTION: By Councilman Luna, seconded by Councilwoman Borgeson to
approve Consent Calendar Items #1 and 3 ; motion carried
unanimously by roll call vote.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
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D. REGULAR BUSINESS:
1. ZOO MASTER PLAN - Zoo Society presentation
June Wiest, President of the San Luis Obispo Zoological Society
presented brief comments relating to Zoo Society membership and in
support of the Zoo Master Plan.
George Beatie, Immediate Past Present of. the .Zoological Society,
provided background relating to the drafting of the document by
David L. Manwarren Corporation. He explained that the- Zoo Master
Plan was written as a guideline for future development and
emphasized that the Council' s positive endorsement would strengthen
opportunities for grant funding from outside sources. He added
that the Parks & Recreation had voted unanimously to recommend
adoption.
Alan Metzler, Zoo Manager, outlined the basic elements of the
Master Plan and provided an overview of proposed facilities and the
animal collection plan.
Council comments and questions followed. Councilwoman Borgeson
stated that she believed the zoo' s mission statement was excellent
and made editorial suggestions for document clarity. She also
proposed the additional goal of making the zoo accessible to the
handicapped and mentioned that cities were mandated to comply with
the provisions of the American Disabilities Act (ADA) . Responding
to inquiry from Councilman Luna about ADA responsibilities, Andy
Takata reported that staff is currently working on this issue and
confirmed that the mandated program comes with no funding. He
noted that certain conditions may be exempt for cities that will
experience financial hardships as a result of compliance.
Councilmembers Kudlac and Luna inquired about a proposed aviary
location. Alan Metzler described design considerations which
include landscaping and the construction of a rock wall between the
aviary and Highway 41 .
Councilman Luna asked staff whether or not Caltrans had been
consulted regarding signage advertising the zoo. Andy Takata noted
that discussions were on-going and clarified that any signs
approved would be on Highway 41 only.
The Mayor praised the document and extended congratulations to
those responsible for it .
There were no comments from the public .
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MOTION: By Councilman Kudlac, seconded by Councilman Luna to
approve and accept the Master Plan as proposed by the
Zoological Society; motion carried 5 : 0 .
E. INDIVIDUAL=DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION: - _ .
1. City Council
Councilwoman Borgeson announced that she had attended a meeting of
RAM (Residents Against the Median) and observed that the public' s
perception is that the City Council is not listening to their
concerns . She encouraged all members of the Council to-listen with
an open mind. Councilman Kudlac stated that the Council and staff
are concerned and pointed out that a meeting between City officials
and members of RAM had been set for February 11th at10 :30 a.m. He
added that he hoped resolution and/or modifications Gould be agreed
upon in the very near future.
2 . City Attorney
Art Montandon added litigation entitled, O' Keeffe v. City of
Atascadero to the Closed Session agenda.
At 8:16 p.m. , the Mayor called a recess. At 8 :25', p.m. the City
Council adjourned to a Closed Session for purposes of discussion
concerning 1) Potential litigation regarding the status of colony
roads, 2) Litigation entitled City v. Fluitt, et a1 , 3) personnel
matters and 4) additional item as noted above. At ',!9:00 p.m. , the
meeting was adjourned.
MINUTES RECORDED AND PREPARED BY:
LEE RABOIN, City Clerk
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MEETI2 /93 AGENDA
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DATE—. ITEM#
CITY OF ATASCADERO _ .
TREASURER'S REPORT
FOR THE MONTH ENDING DECEMBER '1992
TABLE I: SCHEDULE OF GASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS
1992 1991
Beginning Cash Balance 5,429,098.02 1,544,609.33
Plus: Cash Receipts 1,822,068.11 .749,599.00
Plus: Tran Receipts 0.00 0.00
Less: Disbursements (1,454,106.35) (1,175,470.66)
Ending Cash Balance 5,797,059.78 ,118,737.67
Plus: Outstanding Transactions 436,577.98 339,691.24
Adjusted Cash Balance 6,233,637.76 ,458,428.91
TABLE 'II SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
Interest Interest. Interest
Name Amount Rate For Month Yr-to-Date
Orange County Invest.' Pool--5,525,786..21- -8.420` ---- --97,878.70-4206,537.93-
L.A.I.F. 4,180.23 4.65% 0.00 12,473.22
Mid State Bank 702,721.32 2`.740 1,484.50 5,200.94
Petty Cash 950.00 -N/A -N/A N/A
TOTAL: 6,233,637.76 99,363.20 224,212.09
L.A.`I.F Interest Paid Quarterly
Orange County Investment Pool Interest. Paid Quarterly
I certify that this report reflects all Governmental Agency pooled
investments and is in conformity with the Investment Folicy of
the City of Atascadero as stated in Resolution No. 126-S2 dated
12/08/92. A copy of this Resolution is available at the Office
of the City Clerk. The Investment Program ,herein shown provides
sufficient cash flow liquidity to meetnext month's estimated
expenditures. '
SIGNED
Muriel 'Korba, City Treasurer
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TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31,1992
TABLEIII_ SCHEDULE OF CURRENT MONTH ACTIVITY/PRIOR YEAR VARIANCES
DECEMBER CURRENT PRIOR
DESCRIPTION - 1992> YR-TO-DATE ' YR-TO-DATE VARIANCE
REVENUE
Property Taxes 993,228' 1,261 ,552 1 ,191 ,897 5.8%
Sales Tax 184,299 862,767 836, 162 3.25o'
Bed Tax 0' 30,,811 32,439 -5.0%
Prop. Transfer Tax 3,094 17;502 14,457 21 .1%
Franchise Fees 5,794, 31 ,597 29,402 7.5%
Special Assessments 43,897 51 ,060` 62,601 18.4%
Business Licenses 28,885 46,548 46,535 0.0%
Building Permits : 12,317 106,563 175,359 -39.2%
MotorVehicle :Tax 58-,078 389,342 4405,316 -3.9%
Other`-State In-Lieu 6,387` 17,`833 18,969 -6.0%
Gas Tax Receipts 66,009 212,630 185,642 14.5%
TDA Receipts 0 121 ,354 110,692 9.60
Other Intergov''al 78,031 163,985 156,628 4.7%
Recreation Fees 12, 198 150,294 168,008 10.5%
Zoo Admissions/Sales 2-,850 49,799 37,535 32.7%
Planning/Eng. -Fees 3,538 37,469 27,089 38.3%
Wastewater Fees 162`,923 245,469 333,060 -26.30
Development Fees 11 ,739 106,599 198,599 -46.3%
Dial-A-Ride Fares 4,579 19,275 15,262 26.3%
Police Services 1 , 117 4,321 3,309 30.6%
Weed Abatement 2,805 5,377 22,340 -75.9%
Other' Fees/Charges 322 1 ,`478 1 ,600 -7.6%
Fines & Forfeits 2,348 17,454 20,911 16.510
Interest Earnings 96, 156 197,479 266,321 -25.8%
Other Rents/Cty Crews 4,716 27,031 259 10336.8%
Proceeds from Sales 5,616: 8,316 75,750 -89.0%
Miscellaneous 36,964 45,681 31 ,011 47.0%
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TOTALS 1,827,889 4,229,486 4 467,153 -5.3%
EXPENDITURES
General Gov' t 21 ,226 133,,252 161 ,987 -17.7%
Police 219,784 1,026,331 1 ,082,427 --5.2%
Fire 114,292' 537,303 606,274 -11 .4%
Public Works/Eng. 23, 164 108,356 204,758 -47. 1%
Wastewater 36, 173 277,047 288,537 4.0
Dial-A-Ride 4,505 111 ,043 82,462 34.7%
Community Development 57,,939 314, 155 413,992 -.24. 1%
Recreation 33,294 240,582 332,962 -27.7%
Parks ;& Bldg. Maint 41 , 172 267,664 331 ,082 -19.2%
Zoo 22,022 105,722 109,898 3.8%
Streets 73,549 286,349 264,519 8.3%
Admin. Services 38„622 355,544 419,718 15.3%
Non-Departmental 16,044 164,710 264,789 -37.8%
Major 'Capital 321,876 1 ,350,448 881 ,743 53.2%
Debt Service/Trust ' 1210 162,640 132,892 , 22.4%
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TOTALS 1,024,872 5,441,146 5,578,040 -2 5%
NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 803,017 , (1,211,660) (1,110,887) 9_1%`
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TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31,1992 ',
TABLE IV. BUDGET-Tp-ACTUAL REPORT: CURRENT AND PRIOR YEARS_
CURRENT CURRENT COLL/ PRIOR PRIOR COLL/
DESCRIPTION BUDGET YR-TO-DATE SPENT BUDGET YR-TO-DATE SPENT
REVENUES
Property Taxes 2,456,500 1,261 ,552 51.4% 2,306,500 1 ,191,897 51.7%
Sales Tax 1,850,000 862,767 46.6% ' 1 ,726,000 836,162 48.6%
Bed Tax 110,000 30,811 28.0% 105,000 32,439 30.990
Prop. Transfer Tax 50,000 17,502 35.0% 33,000 14,457 41.3%
Franchise Fees 405,000 31 ,597 7.8% 380,000 29,402 7.7%
Special Assessments 151,753 51,060 33.6% 151 ,753 62,601 41.3%
Business t,icenses 110,.000 46,548 42.3% 110,000 46,535 42.3%
Building Permits 306,000 106,563 34.8% 225,000 175,359 77.9%
Motor -V6hicle Tax 850,000 389,342 45.8% 8001,000 405,316 50.7%
Other State In-Lieu 61 ,000 17,833 29.2% 75,700 18,969 25.1%
Gas Tax Receipts 419,500 212,630 50.7% 416,162 185,642 44.6%
TDA Receipts 367,300 121 ,354 33.0% 411,917 110,692 26.5%
Other Intergov'al 295,000 163,985 55.6% 634,400 156,628 24.8%
Recreation Fees 379,470 150,294 39.6% 419,550 168,008_ 40.05o'
Zoo Admissions 120,500 49,799 41.3% 7,500 37,535 51 .8%
Planning Fees 174,400 37,469 21 .510.- 170,923 27,089 15. 1%
Wastewater Fees 690,200 245,469 35.6% 690:,200 333,060 48.3%
Development Fees 257,000 106,599 41 .5% 711,000 198,599 27.790
Dial-A-Ride Fares 35,000 19,275 55.1% 36,000 15,262 42.4%
Police Services 6,500 4,321 66.5% 6, 100 3,309 54.2%
Weed Abatement 40,000 5,377 13.4% 40,000 22,340 55.9%
Other Fees/Charges 4,000 1 ,478 36.9% 5'1,650 1 ,600 2.8%
Fines & Forfeits 60,900 17,454 28.7% 82,050 20,911 25.5%
Interest Earnings 442,400 197,479 44 .6% 392,920 266,321 67.8%
Rentals 48,600 27,031 55.6% 2,000 259 13.0%
Proceeds from Sales 101,000 8,316 8.2% 190,000 75,750 39.990
Miscellaneous 80,500 45,581 56.6% 149,000 31 ,011 20.8%
TOTALS 9,872,523 4,229,486 42.8% 10,409,325 4,467,153 42_9%
EXPENDITURES
General Gov't 292,005 133,252 45.6% 363,085 161 ,987 44.6%
Police 2,215, 190 1 ,026,331 46.3% 2, 156,„000 1,082,427 50.2%
Fire 1,092,750 537,303 49.2% 1 ,202!,500 606,274 50.4%
Public Works/Eng. 249,700 108,356 43.4% 3611,405 204,758 56.7%,
Wastewater 1,142,455 277,047 24.3% 808,960 288,537 35.790
Dial-A-Ride 315,475 111 ,043 35.2% 256,„745 82,462 32. 1%
Community Development 709,460 314,155 44.3% 809,917 413,992 51 . 1%
Recreation 486,785 240,582 49.4% 572;,630 332,962 58. 1%
Parks & Bldg. Maint. 567,045 267,664 47.290 625.,700 331,082 52.9%
Zoo 220,340 105,722 48.0% 221:,275 109,898 49.7%
Streets 642,000 286,349 44.69o- 656,,,425 264,519 40.390
Admin. Services 588,725 355,544 60.490 66B,635 419,718 62.,8%
Non-Departmental 483,200 164,710 34. 1% 775,820 264,789 34 . 1%
Major Capital 3,689,300 1 ,350,448 36.6% 5,295„300 881 ,743 16.7%
Debt Service/Trust. 360,756 162,640 45. 1% 402'','„692 132,892 33.0%
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TOTALS 13,055,186 5,441 ,146 41.7% 15,177,089 5,578,040 36.8%
NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (3,182,663)(1,211,660) 38.1% (4,767',764)(1 ,110,887) 23.3%
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
TREASURER'S REPORT
FOR THE MONTH ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1992
TABLE V: SCHEDULE' OF SIMPLIFIED BALANCE SHEETS,- SELECTED FUNDS
GENERAL GAS DEVELOPER TREE
FUND TAX FEES FUND
ASSETS:
Cash ( 122,413) 914,958 439,767 33,286
Other Assets 394,818 -0- -0 - 1,000
272,405 914,958 439,767 34,286
LIABILITIES 425,672 (4,728) -0- (427)
FUND EQUITIES:
Fund Balance-Res. 38,300 9, 148 -0- -0-
Fund Balance-Unres. (191,567) 910,538 439,767 34,713
Total Fund Equity ( 153,267) 919,686 439,767 34,286
TOTAL LIAB/
FUND EQUITY 272,405 914,958 439,767 34,286
ZOO OPERATING DIAL-A-RIDE WASTEWATER
FUND OPERATING OPERATING
Cash (23,455) (185,907) 3, 114, 197
Other Assets -0- 222,183 8,564, 193
Total Assets (23,455) 36,276 11,678,390
LIABILITIES 4,905 ( 18, 146) 1,440,892
FUND EQUITIES
Fund Balance-Res. -0- 105,692 8, 187,618
Fund Balance-Unres. (28,360) (51,270) 2,049,880
Total Fund Equity (28,360) 54,422 10,237,498
TOTAL LIAB/
FUND EQUITY (23,455) 36,276 11,678,390
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Notes to the Treasurer's Report: _.
1 . The numbers in Tables I and II are cash based; "fables III ,
IV and V are accrual-based. Thus, Tables I and II measure
cash actually received or spent during the month; the other
tables present revenues earned and expenditures incurred,
regardless of when the actual receipt• or disbursement
occurs. As a result, figures from the two setsjof tables
are not expected to tie-in together.
2. The Adjusted Cash Balance in Table I includes checks still
outstanding. This figure ties-in to the total amount of
invested funds (including the City's checking account with
Mid-State Bank) .
3. Tables III and IV: Interfund Transfers are not'; included.
4. Table V. Modified Balance Sheets
a_ ) The funds selected cover the bulk of the City's
operating funds. Other funds may be included, as directed
by Council .
. b. ) Gas Tax includes LTF/Non-Transit monies; Developer Fees
include all impact fees (except Amapoa-Tecorida) .
c. ) The Unreserved Fund Balance represents that ', portion of a
particular fund available for any purpose for which the fund
was established. It is a more useful figure than the cash
balance for that fund.
I , Mark Joseph, do hereby certify that the above information is
accurate and reflects the City's financial position for the
period specified. However, the information in thele reports is
unaudited, and may therefore be subject to future revisions.
Mark Joseph, Finance Director
CITY OF ATASCADERO
STAFF REPOT agenda-Item:
Through: Andy Takata, Assistant meeting Date: 02/23/93
City-Manager _
File Number: TTM 92-002'
From: Henry Engen, Community Development Director
SUBJECT:
Subdivision of one '(1) parcel containing 5.3 acres into four (4)
residential lots containing, approximately 1.0 acres each and one
lot containing approximately 1.5 acres at 5100 San Anselmo Road.
(A.C. Properties/EMIT & Associates, Inc. )
RECOMMENDATION:
Per the Planning Commission's recommendation, approve Tentative
Tract Map 92002 based on the Findings contained in the staff report
and the attached Revised Conditions of Approval.
BACKGROUND:
On February 2 1993, the Planning Commission conducted a public
hearing on the above-referenced subjept. On a 6:0 vote (Chairman
Johnson was absent) , the Commission recommended approval of the map
with modification to Condition #3a.
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Attachments: Planning Commission Staff ReportFebruary 2, 1993
Revised Conditions of Approval
Minutes Excerpt February 2, 1993
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CITY OF ATASCADERO Item: B . 2
STAFF REPORT
FOR: 'Planning Commission Meeting Date: 2-2-93
BY-.,O ( Steven L. Decamp,, City Planner File No: TTM 92-002
SUBJECT:
Subdivision of one (1) parcel containing 5.53 acres into four (4)
residential lots containing approximately 1 .0 acres each and one
lot containing approximately 1 .5 acres.
RECOUMNDATION:
Staff recommend approval of Tentative Tract Map 92-002 based on
the Findings for Approval in Exhibit E and the Conditions of
Approval in Exhibit F.
SITUATION AND FACTS:
1 . Applicant . .A.C. Properties
2 . Representative. .EMK' & Assoc.
3 . Project Address : 5100 San Anselmo Rd.
4 . General Plan Designation. . . . .Mod. Density Single Family
5 . Zoning District .RSF-Y (1 .0 ac. minimum)
6. Site Area. .5.5 acres
7 . Existing Use. .Vacant
8 . Environmental Status. . . . . . . . .Negative Declaration posted
January 12, 1993
ANALYSIS:
The application before the Commission proposes the subdivision of
one (1) parcel containing 5 .53 acres into five (5') lots. Four of
the new lots are proposed to contain 1 .0 acres (gross) . The
fifth lot would contain 1 .53 acres (gross) . The ,property is
located on the north side of San Anselmo Road at the intersection'
of that road with Rosita Avenue.
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February 2, 1993
The parcel is heavily vegetated with California Black Walnut,
Live Oak and White Oak being the trees of particular
significance . It appears that most, if not all, of the
significant tree specimens can be retained on the ''site during the
construction of the subdivision improvements and the subsequent
construction of homes . Judicious thinning of the '!trees on the
property, however, may lead to a stronger, healthier stand of
trees . Any tree removal required during construction activities
will be governed by the City' s "Tree Ordinance" with replacement
trees or fees collected to off-set losses on thisp,property.
This property was included within the Urban Services Line with
the adoption of the General Plan Update. As a result, the
property is eligible for connection to the sanitary sewer line
existing in San Anselmo Road. Extension of sewer laterals to the
frontage of each of the proposed lots will be required with the _
construction of the proposed new road. All other '''utilities,
including water, gas, electric, telephone, and cable TV service
are available to service the proposed subdivision.,
Of significance in the design of this subdivision 'is the drainage
swale that crosses the property in a generally north-south
direction. Because of the amount of storm water conveyed by this
swale, the design of future site improvements and "the location of
structures on the newly created parcels will be very important .
To insure that adequate cross-lot drainage is maintained, staff
is recommending that a grading and drainage plan be prepared for
the site and that appropriate rough grading and drainage
improvements be made prior to the recordation of the final map.
The accomplishment of such drainage improvements at this time
will preclude the potential for confusion and controversy that
might result from requiring future lot purchasers and home
builders to undertake areawide drainage improvements .
The applicant has proposed a short new street and 'cul-de-sac to
serve the newly created lots . Three names have been suggested by
the applicant for this street . However, because this new street
is in alignment with Rosita Avenue at its intersection with San
Anselmo, it would be more logical to continue the 'i"Rosita Avenue"
name . From a public safety standpoint, it makes more sense to
have street names be consistent on both sides of an intersection.
From a purely practical standpoint, this City does not need to
add to its already large inventory of street names . Staff will,
therefore, recommend that the new street continue ';the "Rosita
Avenue" name .
An additional road related issue involves the level of
improvement to be required for San Anselmo Road along the
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February 2, 1993
frontage of this subdivision. The current Circulation Element of
the General Plan designates San Anselmo as an "undivided
arterial" . In the discussion of improvement standards, that
Element states that in single family residential neighborhoods
. . "concrete sidewalks shall not be required. " - The draft of the
new Circulation Element identifies San Anselmo as a "collector" .
The City' s adopted road standards contain improvement standards
for both "urban" and "rural" collectors . The major difference in
these two standards is that urban collectors are to have concrete
curbs, gutters, and sidewalks . The rural collector is to have a
rolled asphalt berm in place of the urban collector' s concrete
curb and gutter. The rural collector is not required to have a
sidewalk.
The Conditions of Approval attached to this report call for the
"urban collector" road improvement standard to be applied to- San
Anselmo Road along the frontage of the subdivision. Although an
argument can be made that because this project is located within
the Urban Services Line the "urban" road standard should apply,
this would be the only concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk
installed in a single family residential neighborhood in the
City. In addition, the opportunity to obtain additional
improvements of this type along San Anselmo Road are extremely
limited because of the lack of opportunities for further
subdivisions . The Commission may find that the rural road
standard with its rolled asphalt curb to control drainage may be
more appropriate in this circumstance.
Independent of the decision made regarding the level of road
improvement to be required on San Anselmo Road, staff will
recommend that all access for the newly created lots be taken
from the extension of Rosita Avenue (the new cul-de-sac) . This
will avoid the potential traffic conflicts inherent with
driveways located in proximity to the San Anselmo Road/Rosita
Avenue intersection. In addition, this restriction will reduce
the number of driveways located on the collector street . The
driveway prohibition on San Anselmo Road will be enforced by the
recordation of an access restriction for Lots 1 and 5 when the
final map is recorded.
There do not appear to be physical impediments, other than the
drainage considerations discussed above, to the development of
this property for single family residential use. Minimum grading
will be required for the construction of homes if appropriate
site planning is employed. The utilization of raised floors, as
opposed to slab on grade construction, will minimize the need for
site disturbance on the newly created lots . Minimizing site
disturbance, coupled with selecting appropriate building site
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locations, will help reduce, if not eliminate entirely, the need
for tree removal as noted earlier in this report . ''
CONCLUSIONS:
The proposed map, as conditioned, and subsequent sfingie family
residential development, will not have a significant adverse
affect on the environment . This proposal, again as conditioned,
is in conformance with the City' s General Plan, tYe Zoning
Ordinance, and the Subdivision Ordinance. The proposed use of
the property is appropriate and is not inconsistent with the type
and density of residential development which has occurred in the
surrounding neighborhood.
ATTACHMENTS : Exhibit A - General Plan Map
Exhibit B - Zoning District Map
Exhibit C - Tentative Tract Map
Exhibit D - Negative Declaration
Exhibit E - Findings for Approval
Exhibit F - Conditions of Approval
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
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NEGATIVE DECLARATION
COMMUNM DEVELOPMENT DEPT. 6500 PALMA AVE. ATASCADERO. CA 93422 (805) 461.5035
APPLICANT:
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FINDINGS:
1. The project does not have the potential to degrade the environment
2. The project will not achieve short-term to the disadvantage of long-term+,environmentaloafs.
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3. The project does not have impacts which are individually limited.but cotnulatively considerable.
4. The project will not cause substantial adverse effects on human beings either directly or indirectly.
DETERMINATION:
Based on the above i3ndings. and the information contained in;he initial study(made a part hereof by refer-
ence and on file in the Community Development Department). it has been determined that the above project
will not have an adverse impact on the environment.
Henry Engen
Community Development Director
Date Posted: /. /Z•93
Date Adopted:
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Findings for Approval
TTM 92-002 (A.C. Properties)
February 2, 19.U -
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDING:
The proposed project will not have a significant impact on the
environment . The Negative Declaration prepared for the project
is adequate.
MAP FINDINGS•
1 . The proposed map is - consistent with the applicable
General or Specific Plan.
2 . The design and/or improvements of the proposed subdivision
is consistent with the applicable General or Specific Plan.
3 . The site is physically suitable for the proposed type of
development .
4 . The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of
development .
5 . The design of the subdivision, as conditioned, and the
proposed improvements, will not cause substantial
environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure
fish and wildlife or their habitat .
6 . The design of the subdivision, and the type of the
improvements, will not conflict with easements acquired by
the public at large for access through or the use of
property within the proposed subdivision; or substantially
equivalent alternate easements are provided.
7 . The design of the subdivision and/or the type of proposed
improvements will not cause serious health problems .
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Conditions of Approval
TTM 92-002
February 2, 199-3 -
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
Engineering Division Conditions
1 . All improvements in the public right-of-way shall be
constructed in accordance with the City of At+ascadero
Engineering Department Standard Specifications and Drawings
or as directed by the City Engineer.
2 . An encroachment permit shall be obtained from the City
Engineering Department prior to the start of 'construction.
The applicant shall enter into an Plan Check/''Inspection
agreement with the City.
3 . Road improvement plans prepared by a registered civil
engineer shall be submitted for review and approval by the
City Engineer prior to the recording of the final map. Road
improvements shall include, but not be limited to the
following:
a. Pavement widening of San Anselmo Road across the entire
property frontage. The pavement shall be widened to a
full half-width collector section (City ';,Standard 406)
or as approved by the City Engineer.
b. The cul-de-sac shall conform to City Standard 415 for
rural areas or as approved by the City Engineer.
C. "A" Lane shall be constructed to a City ''Standard 401
typical section or as approved by the City Engineer.
d. All driveway approaches shall conform to City Standard
424 with a 16' wide throat .
e. A concrete cross gutter conforming to City Standard 421
shall be constructed at the intersection of "A" Lane
and San Anselmo Road.
f. R-value testing shall be done, and the pavement section
designed by a registered civil engineer '.to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer prior to the start of
construction. TI = 6 . 0 for San Anselmo 'Road, T. I . _
4 . 0 for "A" lane .
4 . Water shall be obtained from the Atascadero Mutual Water
Company. water lines shall be extended to the frontage
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(property line) of each parcel, or its public utilities
easement prior to the recording of the final map.
5. All existing and proposed utility, pipeline, open space, or
other easements are to be shown on the final map. If there
are building or other restrictions related to the easements,
they shall be noted on the final map. A six (6) foot Public
Utility Easement (PUE) shall be provided contiguous to all
street frontages .
6 . All relocation and/or alteration of existing utilities shall
be the responsibility of the developer.
7 . All public improvements shall be covered with a 100%
Performance Guarantee and a 50% Labor and Materials
Guarantee until the public improvements are deemed
substantially complete by the City Engineer. Prior to the
final inspection of the public improvements, and before the
other guarantees mentioned in this condition are released, a
10% Maintenance Guarantee shall be posted to cover the
public improvements for a period of 1 year from the date of •
the final inspection. The guarantee amounts shall be based
on an engineer' s estimate submitted by the project engineer
and approved by the City Engineer. The Guarantees posted
for this project shall be approved by the City Attorney.
8 . Construction of the public road improvements shall be
completed, or bonded for prior to the recording of the final
map.
9. A grading and drainage plan prepared by a registered civil
engineer shall be submitted for review and approval by the
City Engineer prior to final map approval .
10 . Offers of dedication shall be completed and recorded prior
to or in conjunction with the recording of the map.
11 . A grading and drainage plan is required for the individual
lots . Cross-lot drainage shall be addressed on the grading
and drainage plan. The limits of inundation for a 100-year
storm shall be shown on the grading and drainage plan for
the individual lots . Construction of all required
improvements identified by the grading and drainage plan
shall be constructed prior to recordation of the final map.
A registered civil engineer shall provide a written
statement that all work has been completed and is in full .
compliance with the approved plans and the Uniform Building
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Code (UBC) .
12 . A final soils report shall be submitted prior to the final
inspection and shall certify that all grading was inspected
and approved and that all work done is in accordance with
the plans, preliminary report, and Chapter 70 of' the Uniform
Building Code.
13 . The applicant shall submit a composite utility plan signed
and approved by a representative for each public utility
company, together with the improvement plans .:
14 . The applicant shall install all utilities (water, gas,
electric, cable TV and telephone) underground. Street
lights shall be installed at locations required by the City
Engineer. Fire hydrants shall be installed at locations as
required by the City Engineer and Fire Chief.; All existing
overhead utilities within the subdivision shall be relocated
underground.
15 . Water meters shall be installed at the developer' s expense
prior to the final inspection of subdivision improvements.
16 . All utilities shall be extended to the boundaries of the
project, unless the City Engineer determines 'that no need
for future extension exists .
17 . Any utility trenching in existing streets shall be overlaid
to restore a smooth riding surface as required by the City
Engineer.
18 . All property corners shall be monumented for ',construction
control and shall be promptly replaced if disturbed. All
final property corners and street monuments shall be
installed before acceptance of the public improvements .
19 . All top soil removed shall be stockpiled and '!evenly
distributed over all lots and slopes upon completion of
rough grading to support , hydroseeding and landscaping. All
slopes areas shall be protected by hydroseeding or
landscaping.
20 . Any construction occurring between October 1 ' and April 1
will require and erosion control plan addressing interim
erosion control measures to be used during the construction.
The plan shall be submitted when required by ', the City
Engineer.
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21 . No buildings shall be occupied until all public improvements
are completed and accepted by the City Engineer and accepted
by the City Council for maintenance.
22 . The applicant shall install all necessary street name and
traffic signs as well as all necessary traffic striping and
markings as required by the City Engineer.
23 . A blackline clear Mylar (0 .4 mil) copy and a blue line print
of the tract map shall be provided to the City upon
recordation.
24 . A Mylar copy and a blue line print of as-built improvement
plans, signed by the registered engineer who prepared the
plans shall be provided to the City Engineer prior to the- -
Final Inspection. A certification shall be included that
all survey monuments have been set as shown on the tract
map.
25 . Prior to recordation of the tract map, a disk containing the
digitized map (Autocad or equal) for the subdivision, in a
format acceptable to the City Engineer, shall be submitted
to the City.
26 . The applicant shall bear the cost to acquire necessary title
or interest in any off-site land that may be required to
allow the construction of public improvements . The
applicant shall also gain concurrence from all adjacent
property owners whose ingress or egress is affected by these
improvements . The applicant shall provide public drainage
easements from the points of concentration of storm water
leaving the project boundary through adjoining properties to
the nearest natural watercourses as deemed necessary by the
City Engineer.
27 . The new subdivision shall be connected to the public sewer.
Applicable annexation fees shall be paid for prior to the
recording of the final map.
28 . A five (5) foot offer of dedication shall be granted to the
City of Atascadero along the entire property frontage
contiguous to San Anselmo Road.
29 . The right-of-way required for the proposed new street shall
be offered for dedication to the City of Atascadero.
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30 . Drainage facilities shall be constructed to City of
Atascadero Standards . Each improvement shall be designed so
as to not increase the rate of flow of water 'onto adjacent
properties. An exception to this may be permitted by the
City Engineer if there are adequate downstream facilities or
natural water courses provided to handle the total flow
without adverse affect on other properties . All work shall
be completed, or bonded for prior to recording the final
map.
31 . The interim plan check fee of $260 . 00 for checking of the
tentative map shall be paid prior to or concurrently with
the first submittal of any portion of the final map.
Planning Division Conditions
32 . All access for Lots 1 and five shall be taken from the
proposed new street. A one (1) foot wide access denial
strip along the San Anselmo frontage of Lots '1 and 5 shall
be included on 'the final map.
33 . The proposed new road shall be named "Rosita ,Avenue" and
shall be so designated on the final map. Street addresses
shall be assigned as a continuation of the address range on
Rosita Avenue south of San Anselmo.
34 . A final map drawn in substantial conformance ''with the
approved tentative map and compliance with all conditions
set forth herein shall be submitted for review and approval
in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act and the City
Subdivision Ordinance prior to recordation.
a. Monuments shall be set at all new property corners
created by a registered civil engineer or licensed
land surveyor as required by the Land Surveyor' s Act and
the Subdivision Map Act . Monuments set within any road
right-of-way shall conform to City standard M-1 .
b. Pursuant to Section 66497 of the Subdivision Map Act the
engineer or surveyor shall notify the City Engineer in
writing that the monuments have been set .
c . A recently updated preliminary title report shall be
submitted for review in conjunction with 'the processing
of the final map.
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d. A preliminary subdivision guarantee shall be submitted
for review in conjunction with the processing of the
final map.
35 . Approval of this tentative map shall expire two years from
the date of final approval unless an extension of time is
granted pursuant to a written request prior to the
expiration date.
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EXHIBIT F
Conditions of Approval
TTM 92-002
February 2, 1993 -
As amended by the Planning Commission 2-2-93
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
Engineering Division Conditions
1 . All improvements in the public right-of-way shall be
constructed in accordance with the City of At ascadero
Engineering Department Standard Specifications and Drawings
or as directed by the City Engineer.
2 . An encroachment permit shall be obtained from the City
Engineering Department prior to the start of construction.
The applicant shall enter into an Plan Check/"Inspection
agreement with the City.
3 . Road improvement plans prepared by a registered civil
engineer shall be submitted for review and approval by the
City Engineer prior to the recording of the final map. Road
improvements shall include, but not be limited to the
following:
a. Pavement widening of San Anselmo Road aaross the entire
property frontage. The pavement shall be widened to a
full half-width rural collector section ' (City Standard
403B with a walkway) or as approved by the City
Engineer.
b. The cul-de-sac shall conform to City Standard 415 for
rural areas or as approved by the City Engineer.
C. "A" Lane shall be constructed to a City Standard 401
typical section or as approved by the City Engineer.
d. All driveway approaches shall conform to City Standard
424 with a 16' wide throat .
e. A concrete cross gutter conforming to City Standard 421
shall be constructed at the intersection of "A" Lane
and San Anselmo Road.
f. R-value testing shall be done, and the pavement section
designed by a registered civil engineer 'to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer prior ''to the start of
construction. TI = 6 . 0 for San Anselmo 'lRoad, T. I . _
4 . 0 for "A" lane.
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4 . Water shall be obtained from the Atascadero Mutual Water
Company. Water lines shall be extended to the frontage
(property line) of each parcel, or its public utilities
easement prior to the recording of the final map.
5 . All existing and proposed utility, pipeline, open space, or
other easements are to be shown on the final map. If there
are building or other restrictions related to the easements,
they shall be noted on the final map. A six (6) foot Public
Utility Easement (PUE) shall be provided contiguous to all
street frontages .
6 . All relocation and/or alteration of existing utilities shall
be the responsibility of the developer.
7 . All public improvements shall be covered with a 1000
Performance Guarantee and a 50o Labor and Materials
Guarantee until the public improvements are deemed
substantially complete by the City Engineer. Prior to the
final inspection of the public improvements, and before the
other guarantees mentioned in this condition are released, a
10o Maintenance Guarantee shall be posted to cover the
public improvements for a period of 1 year from the date of
the final inspection. The guarantee amounts shall be based
on an engineer' s estimate submitted by the project engineer
and approved by the City Engineer. The Guarantees posted
for this project shall be approved by the City Attorney.
8 . Construction of the public road improvements shall be
completed, or bonded for prior to the recording of the final
map.
9 . A grading and drainage plan prepared by a registered civil
engineer shall be submitted for review and approval by the
City Engineer prior to final map approval .
10 . Offers of dedication shall be completed and recorded prior
to or in conjunction with the recording of the map.
11 . A grading and drainage plan is required for the individual
lots . Cross-lot drainage shall be addressed on the grading
and drainage plan. The limits of inundation for a 100-year
storm shall be shown on the grading and drainage plan for
the individual lots . Construction of all required
improvements identified by the grading and drainage plan
shall be constructed prior to recordation of the final map.
A registered civil engineer shall provide a written
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statement that all work has been completed and is in full
compliance with the approved plans and the Uniform Building
Code (UBC) .
12 . A final soils report shall be submitted prior to the final
inspection and shall certify that all grading was inspected
and approved and that all work done is in accordance with
the plans, preliminary report, and Chapter 7p of the Uniform
Building Code.
13 . The applicant shall submit a composite utility plan signed
and approved by a representative for each public utility
company, together with the improvement plans *
14 . The applicant shall install all utilities (water, gas,. __
electric, -cable TV and telephone) underground. Street-
lights shall be installed at locations required by the City
Engineer. Fire hydrants shall be installed at locations as
required by the City Engineer and Fire Chiefs All existing
overhead utilities within the subdivision shall be relocated
underground.
15 . Water meters shall be installed at the develpper' s expense
prior to the final inspection of subdivision improvements .
16 . All utilities shall be extended to the boundaries of the
project, unless the City Engineer determinesthat no need
for future extension exists .
17 . Any utility trenching in existing streets shall be overlaid
to restore a smooth riding surface as required by the City
Engineer.
18 . All property corners shall be monumented for construction
control and shall be promptly replaced if disturbed. All
final property corners and street monuments shall be
installed before acceptance of the public improvements .
19 . All top soil removed shall be stockpiled and evenly
distributed over all lots and slopes upon completion of
rough grading to support hydroseeding and landscaping. All
slopes areas shall be protected by hydroseeding or
landscaping.
20 . Any construction occurring between October 1'ss and April 1
will require and erosion control plan addressing interim
Iserosion control measures to be used during the construction.
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The plan shall be submitted when required by the City
Engineer.
21 . No buildings shall be occupied until all public improvements
are completed and accepted by the City Engineer and accepted
by the City Council for maintenance.
22 . The applicant shall install all necessary street name and
traffic signs as well as all necessary traffic striping and
markings as required by the City Engineer.
23 . A blackline clear Mylar (0 .4 mil) copy and a blue line print
of the tract map shall be provided to the City upon
recordation.
24 . A Mylar copy and a blue line print of as-built improvement
plans, signed by the registered engineer who prepared the
plans shall be provided to the City Engineer prior to the
Final Inspection. A certification shall be included that
all survey monuments have been set as shown on the tract
map. ,
25. Prior to recordation of the tract map, a disk containing the
digitized map (Autocad or equal) for the subdivision, in a
format acceptable to the City Engineer, shall be submitted
to the City.
26 . The applicant shall bear the cost to acquire necessary title
or interest in any off-site land that may be required to
allow the construction of public improvements . The
applicant shall also gain concurrence from all adjacent
property owners whose ingress or egress is affected by these
improvements . The applicant shall provide public drainage
easements from the points of concentration of storm water
leaving the project boundary through adjoining properties to
the nearest natural watercourses as deemed ,necessary by the
City Engineer.
27 . The new subdivision shall be connected to the public sewer.
Applicable annexation fees shall be paid for prior to the
recording of the final map.
28 . A five (5) foot offer of dedication shall be granted to the
City of Atascadero along the entire property frontage
contiguous to San Anselmo Road.
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Conditions of Approval 5
TTM 92-002
February 2, 1993
29 . The right-of-way required for the proposed new street shall
be offered for dedication to the City of Atascadero.
30 . Drainage facilities shall be constructed to City of
Atascadero Standards . Each improvement shall: be- designed so
as to not increase the rate of flow of water 'onto adjacent
properties . An exception to this may be permitted by the
City Engineer if there are adequate downstream facilities or
natural water courses provided to handle the '',total flow
without adverse affect on other properties . All work shall
be completed, or bonded for prior to recording the final
map.
31 . The interim plan check fee of $260 .00 for checking of the
tentative map shall be paid prior to or concurrently with- -
the first submittal of any portion of the final map.
Planning Division Conditions
32 . All access for Lots 1 and five shall be taken from the
proposed new street . A one (1) foot wide access denial
strip along the San Anselmo frontage of Lots 1 and 5 shall
be included on the final map.
33 . The proposed new road shall be named "Rosita ',,,Avenue" and
shall be so designated on the final map. Street addresses
shall be assigned as a continuation of the address range on
Rosita Avenue south of San Anselmo.
34 . A final map drawn in substantial conformance 'with the
approved tentative map and compliance with all conditions
set forth herein shall be submitted for review and approval
in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act and the City
Subdivision Ordinance prior to recordation.
a. Monuments shall be set at all new property corners
created by a registered civil engineer or licensed
land surveyor as required by the Land Surveyor' s Act and
the Subdivision Map Act . Monuments set within any road
right-of-way shall conform to City standard M-1 .
b. Pursuant to Section 66497 of the Subdivision Map Act the
engineer or surveyor shall notify the City Engineer in
writing that the monuments have been set .
c. A recently updated preliminary title report shall be
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Conditions of Approval 6
TTM 92-002
February 2, 1993
submitted for review in conjunction with the processing
of the final map.
d. A preliminary subdivision guarantee shall be submitted
for review in conjunction with the processing of the
final map.
35 . Approval of this tentative map shall expire two years from
the date of final approval unless an extension of time is
granted pursuant to a written request prior to the
expiration date.
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MINUTES EXCERPT
CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION
2/2/93
ACTION MINUTES
SUBJECT: B.2 . TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 92002 :
Application filed by A.C. Properties (EMK & Associates)
for subdivision of one (1) parcel containing 5 .2 acres
into five (5) lots containing approximately 1. 0 acres
each. Subject site is located at 5100 Sa(n Anselmo.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: (Decamp)
Approval of Tentative Tract Map 92-002 based on the Findings
for Approval in Exhibit E and the Conditions of Approval in
Exhibit F.
TESTIMONY:
Russ Thompson, representing the owners/applicants, spoke in
support of this application. He indicated agreement with most of
the conditions, requesting exceptions to the following:
Condition 3 (A) : Request change to reflect a rural collector
. standard in order to avoid the appearance of a "concrete island"
in this rural, residential area.
Condition 14 : Request undergrounding be requieed on all new
lines inside the tract pursuant to this condition, but to leave
the existing overhead line located on San Anselmo as is.
ACTION W :
1. Commission grant amendment of Condition 3 (A) , as
requested above by the applicant ' s representative.
Motion: Hanauer
Second: Carden
AYES: Edwards, Carden, Lochridge, Hanauer, Berger,
Miller
NOES : None
ABSENT: Johnson
2 . Commission grant no exception of the existing
overhead line on San Anselmo, as requested above by the
applicant ' s representative; Condition 14 to remain as
is.
Motion: Hanauer
0 Second: Carden
(Page 4 of 7)
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ACTION MINUTES - PLANNING COMMISSION 2/2/93
SUBJECT: B.2 . TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 92002 (cont Id)
AYES: Edwards, Carden, Lochridge, Hanauer, Berger,
.Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: Johnson
3 . Approval of TTM 92002, subject to the amendment of
Item 3 (A) (see Motion #1 above) .
Motion: Miller
Second: Hanauer
AYES: Edwards, Carden, Lochridge, Hanauer, Berger,
Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: Johnson
(Page 5 of 7)
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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda Item: B-4
From: Ray Windsor, City ManageMeetin Dates 2/23/93
SUBJECT: City Attorney Service
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 11-93 'changing the City Attorney's services
from contract to salaried employee
BACKGROUND:
At the time we were looking for ways to reduce budgetary expendi_
tures impacting fiscal year 1992-93, one suggestion made by Art
Montandon was that his position be changed from contract to that of
salaried employee. Council indicated their conceptual approval of
this pending a formal submittal by staff. As indicated on the
attached memo from the City Attorney, he is now seeking formal
approval to change his status.
DISCUSSION:
Art points out that there would still need to be discussion with
Burke, Williams & Sorensen to determine how this would impact their
charges . However, we felt that it might be better to obtain Coun-
cil approval of the change prior to working out any other details.
The bottom line is that, with the changes suggested by the City
Attorney, the City will be saving appproximately $1C , 000 per year,
less whatever costs are absorbed for such things as workers compen-
sation and other miscellaneous benefits. Retirement and health
costs are not affected. Staff would suggest that a review of this
change be made after one year to determine the fis al benefit to
the City and to seek Council authorization to either continue with
the position change or to revert to `contract,
FISCAL IMPACT:
$9, 000+.
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Attachment: City Attorney' s memo, dated 2/2/93
Resolution No. 11-93
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M E M O R A N D U M
To. Ray Windsor, City Manager
Andrew Takata, Assistant City Manager
From: Arther R Montandon, -City Attorney
Subject: City Attorney Services
Date: February 2, 1993
As we previously discussed, I am proposing that my position'
with the City of Atascadero be changed from that of a contract City
Attorney to a salaried employee..
As the attachments indicate, my income from the City has been
approximately $44,000 per year. The salary I would propose would
be $34, 000 per year.
I believe this would benefit the City in' its current financial
crunch. Also, it would benefit me in that I would not be required.
to pay the amount of taxes on my income as I have been previously.
Naturally, the salary would also cost the City whatever -con—
tribution is required for workers compensation,, etc. As a City
Attorney, 'I can opt out of PERS retirement.
I will keep my current office hours and dedicate hours equal:
to what I have spent in the last three years., I will keep time
sheets indicating the subject matter and time spent on the work for
Atascadero.
We would have to contact Burke, Williams and Sorensen to see
how this would impact their hourly rate. If this is acceptable, we,
can start working on a contract.
I remain available to answer any questions you may have.
ARM:cw
Attachments
400036
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RESOLUTION NO. 11-93
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO
AUTHORIZING THE POSITION OF CITY ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, The Assistant City Manager recommends the conversion
of a part-time contract City Attorney to a permanent part-time
position; and
WHEREAS, The City Manager has analyzed the request and recom-
mends the conversion of the position to permanent part-time; and
WHEREAS, The conversion of the position will result in a
significant cost savings;
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it resolved that the Council of the City of
Atascadero approves the conversion of the City Attorney to perma-
nent part-time.
On motion by Councilmember seconded by Council-
member the foregoing resolution is hereby adopted in
its entirety on the following roll-call vote:
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT:
ADOPTED: CITY OF ATA$CADERO, CA
ATTEST:
BY:
ROBERT P. NTMMO, Mayor
LEE RABOIN, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
RAY WINDSOR, City Manager
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REPORT TO CITY_COUNCIL Meetin Date 2-23-93
CITY OF ATASCADERO *geed Item: B_5
Through: Ray Windsor, City Manager
Via: Henry Engen, Director of Community Development
From: Valerie Humphrey, Public Works Departs nta-
SUBJECT•
Amendment to Consultant Services Agreemient with Tartaglia-
Hughes Consulting Engineers.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt attached Resolution No. 12-93 amendiig the current
agreement.
BACKGROUND;
In June of 1990 an Agreement was enteredjinto with this firm
to provide preliminary - engineering for the f rmation of an
Assessment District for 3F Meadows and Tecorida Avenue.
Since that time representatives from Lap Enc Inas I and the
Fashion Outlet have approached the City asking to be included in
the Assessment District.
On December 8, 1992 Counciladopted the first three
resolutions setting into motion the formation procedures.
Resolution No. 130-92 appointed the firm of' iTart glia Hughes as
Assessment Engineers. This resolution requires that compensation
and scope of work be submitted to and approved by ouncil
FISCAL IMPACT:
The current contract is for preliminary' engineering for 3F
Meadows and Tecorida Avenue only. The scope of this contract was
basically field work and base maps to allow for an estimate of the
cost of improvements. The original contract 4moun for this work
was $5,765.
The revisions to the contract greatly expand the scope of work
to include preliminary engineering for Las°j Enc'nas I and the
preparation of the Preliminary Engineer's) Report and Final
Engineer's Report for each of the four areas: These reports are
required for district formation.
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The additional cost for these services is $22,095. All
outside costs incurred relative to the district will-be reimbursed
by districtfunds.
The Assessment `District. will have no direct cost to the City,
other than staff time to monitor the program. It should be noted
that a penalty for late performance of $250.00 per day and the
requirement for Errors and Omissions Insurance -has increased from
$100,000 to $250,000.
Attachments:
Resolution No. 12-93
Amendment No. 1
Correspondance from Tartaglia-Hughes dated 12-29-93
Original Contract dated June 5th, 1990
cc Ron Lindsay
Howard Mahron
North Coast Engineering
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RESOLUTION NO. 12-93
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A REVISED AGREEMENT WITH
TARTAGLIA-HUGHES CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT ENGINEERING SERVICES
The City Council of the City of Atascadero, California, hereby
resolves as follows:
1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the attached
Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement dated June 6,
1990.
2 . The Project Coordinator is hereby authorized to make minor
corrections or modifications of a mathematical or clerical
nature.
3 . The Administrative services 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 regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Atascadero held on the 23 day of February, 1993 .
CITY OF ATASCADERO
By:
ROBERT P. NIMMO
Mayor
ATTEST:
LEE RABOIN, City Clerk
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AMENDMENT NO 1
TO
CONSULTANT SERVICES'AGREEMENT
The Consultant Services Agreement entered into June 6, 1990 is
amended as follows:
- Include: Exhibit "A" to Amendment No. ! l —Scope of Services
Exhibit "B" to Amendment No. I, - Fee Schedule
Article 7 - ,Time of Completion shall be as follows:
Consultant Agrees to diligently pursue his work under this
Agreement and to complete the work as described in Exhibit "A" to
Amendment No. 1 in accordance with the Standards of the profession -
within the following schedule:
Preliminary Engineer's Report - within 45 days from receipt of ,
Notice to proceed.
Final Engineer's Report - within 45 ,days of receipt of final
plans and specifications for all portions:
Consultant shall not be responsible for any delay which is
caused by City review, action or inaction of City and/or any state
or federal agency, or acts of God, but shall be responsible for his
own fault or negligence or that of any of his subcontractors.
If the work is not completed by Consultant in the time
specified for each item, or within any period of extension
authorized in writing by the Project Coordinator, it is understood
that city will suffer damages and Consultant will pay to City, as
fixed and liquidated damages (not as a penalty) , the sum of $250.00
for each calendar day, of the delay until the work is completed and
accepted. Consultant is liable for the amount thereof, and City
may deduct said sum from any money due or that may become due to
Consultant.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS • 6500 PALMA AVENUE • ATASCADERO, CA 93422
Administration/Engineering: 8051461-5020 Wastewater Treatment:461-5077 City FAX: 461-0606 000041
Article 13-A. Errors and Omissions Insurance shall; be as follows:
Consultant shall obtain and maintain, at his own expense,
prior to commencement of the work of this Agreement, professional
liability (errors and omissions) insurance, in a company authorized
to issue such insurance in the State of California; with limits of
liability of not less than $250,000 to cover all professional
services rendered pursuant to this Agreement.
City of Atascadero
ROBERT P. NIMMO, Mayor
Tartaglia-Hughes Consulting Engineers
ROBERT C. TARTAGLIA
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T TARTAGLIA-HUGHES
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
7360 EI Camino Real, Suite E • P.O. Box 1930
Atascadero, California 93423
FAX (805)466-5471
Phone (805) 466-5660
City of Atascadero December 29 , 1992
6500 Palma Avenue
Atascadero, CA 93422 File: 90-22/92-14
Attention: Mr. Greg Luke, City Engineer
Subject: Engineering Contract Amendment;
Area #1 : 3-F Meadows Assessment District
Area #2 : Tecorida Assessment District
Area #3: Las Encinas Assessment District
Camino Real Assessment District
Dear Mr. Luke:
On December 18 , 1992 we were notified by the City Clerk that I had
been appointed as the assessment engineer for the subject assessment
districts . In order to provide the assessment engineering services,
it will be necessary to amend our original contract (No. 92008) with
the City dated June 1 , 1990). The Scope of Services for the addi-
tional work shall be as outlined in Exhibit "A" attached hereto.
Fees for additional services shall be as outlined in Exhibit "B. "
It is our understanding that the City will request proposals from
various firms for design engineering services for each of the dis-
tricts. As a part of our assessment engineering services, it will
be necessary to coordinate with each design firm or firms for de-
scriptions of work, improvements, final quantities, etc. for the
complete preparation of the final engineer's report.
Should you need any additional information or have any questions
regarding the proposed amendment, please contact our office.
Sincerely yours,
Tartaglia-Hughes
Consulting Engineers
Robert C. Tartaglia
Civil Engineer
RCT:osEnclosures "A" & "B"
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Try TARTAGLIA-HUGHES
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
7360 EI Camino Real, Suite E • P.O. Box 1930
Atascadero, California 93423
FAX (805)466-5471
Phone (805)466-5660
December 29 , 1992
Amendment No. 1
Contract No. 92008
EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
The Consultant, Tartaglia-Hughes Consulting Engineers, shall provide
assessment engineering services to the City as follows:
A. Prepare "preliminary" engineer' s report for the 'formation of
the following districts :
Atascadero Street Improvement Project No. 1992
1 . Area No. 1 - 3-F Meadows Assessment District
2 . Area No. 2 - Tecorida Assessment District
3 . Area No. 3 - Las Encinas Assessment District
. 4 . Camino Real Assessment District
B. Prepare "final" engineer' s report for each of the districts
listed in 1 through 4 above. Each final engineer' s report shall
be based on the lowest contractor' s acceptable laid price. The
consultant services and various parts of the final engineer's
report for each district shall consist of the following:
1 . Preparation of Assessment District Boundary ,Map.
2 . Preparation of Assessment Diagram.
3 . Preparation of Assessment roll showing all property owner's
names with addresses from current County records .
4 . Method of assessment spread.
5 . Description of work.
6 . Construction cost of improvements.
7 . Final assessment spread.
8 . Coordination with design firms and City.
0006,
T TARTAGLIA-HUGHES
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
7360 EI Camino Real, Suite E • P.O. Box 1930
Atascadero, California 93423
FAX (805) 466-5471
Phone (805) 466-5660
December 29 , 1992
Amendment No. 1
Contract No. 92008
EXHIBIT "B"
COMPENSATION FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Compensation for professional services for assessment engineering
be made in accordance with the following schedule for each phase of
work:
A. Preliminary Engineer' s Report:
1. 3-F Meadows Assessment District $ 660 .00
2. Tecorida Assessment District 495 .00
3. Las Encinas Assessment District 990.00
4 . Camino Real Assessment District 920 .00 ,
Subtotal: $3 ,065 .00
B. Final Engineer's Report:
1. 3-F Meadows Assessment District $ 5 ,250 .00
2 . Tecorida Assessment District 2 ,000.00
3 . Las Encinas Assessment District 8 ,400 .00
4 . Camino Real Assessment District 3,380 .00
Subtotal: $19,030 .00
Total Assessment Engineering Fee: $22 ,095 .00
Not included in the proposed project tasks and prices are public
meetings and/or property owner information meetings which would be
performed on an hourly basis in accordance with the fee schedule
M-92 as included in the existing contract.
Should the City require any other extra services, they would also
be performed on an hourly basis in accordance with fee schedule
M-92 after written authorization by the City.
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CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT,
THIS AGREEMENT, made this 6th day of June, 1990, by and
between the -CITY OF ATASCADERO, hereinafter -referred to as
"City", and Tartaglia-Hughes, Consulting Engineers, hereinafter
referred to as "Consultant" .
Witnesseth
For and in consideration of the mutual covenants herein
contained, the parties hereto agree as follows ..
Article 1
Authorization
A. Consultant will perform this Agreement in conjunction
with the Purchase Order issued by the Department of Public Works.
B. The following exhibits are attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference as though here fully set forth.
Exhibit "A" . . . . . . . "Preliminary Engineering for the Formation of
Proposed Assessment Districts - 3-F Meadows
and Tecorida Road, "
Exhibit "B" . . . . . . . Fee Schedule M-90
Article 2
Responsibilities of Consultant
A. Scope. Consultant will provide the fallowing civil
engineering services as described herein and under Exhibit "A"
for the City project hereinafter described:
Preliminary Engineering
for the Formation of Proposed Assessment' Districts
3-F Meadows and Tecorida Road';
B. Coordination. In the performance of Consultant' s
service under this Agreement, Consultant agrees ',that he will
maintain such coordination with City officials as may be
requested and desirable, including primary coordination with the
Project Coordinator, herein designated as Greg Luke, Director of
Public Works, and also with the following city officials: Gary
Sims, Senior Engineer.
C. Consultant's Services. Insofar as they may be
applicable to the project contemplated by this Agreement,
Consultant shall render the services and furnish the work tasks
as described in Exhibit "A", commencing with receipt of a written
Notice to Proceed signed by the Director of Public Works .
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Article 3
Responsibilities of City
City shall cooperate with Consultant on all-phases of the work
covered by this Agreement and will make available to him, as his
needs indicate, all existing maps, topographic maps, aerial
photographs, soils reports, and other similar data in possession
of City covering the site as selected. City shall also be
responsible for providing such staff production assistance as is
specified in Exhibit "A" .
Article 4
Fee and Provision for Payment
City will pay Consultant a fee not to exceed $5,765 for work
contracted in this Agreement. Consultant shall be paid no later
than thirty (30) days following receipt by City of Consultant' s
progress report and invoice. Any additional applicable hourly
rate billings as authorized in Article 5 shall be based on the
Fee Schedule contained in Exhibit "B" .
Article 5
Payment for Extra Work or Changes
Any claim for payment for extra work or changes in the work will
be paid by City only upon certification by the City Manager that
the claimed extra work or changes were authorized in advance by
the Project Coordinator and the City Manager, and that the work
has been satisfactorily completed. Claims for such extra work
must be submitted by Consultant within thirty (30) days of
completion of such work and must be accompanied by a statement of
itemized costs covering said work.
Article 6
Suspension or Termination of Agreement
A. Suspension of Agreement. If Consultant fails to comply
with the conditions of the Agreement, City may, by written notice
of the Project Coordinator and the City Manager, suspend the
Agreement and withhold further payments pending corrective action
by Consultant or a decision to terminate the Agreement. After
receipt of notice of suspension, Consultant may not incur
additional obligations of Agreement funds during the suspension
unless specifically authorized by the Project Coordinator and the
City Manager.
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B. Termination for Convenience. Either party hereto shall
have the right to terminate this Agreement upon giving ten (10)
days written notice of such termination of this ''project in its
entirety, notwithstanding any other fee provisions of this
Agreement, based upon work accomplished by Consultant prior to
notice of such termination, City shall determine the amount of
fee to be paid to Consultant for his services based upon the
provision in Exhibit "B", and such findings of City shall be
final and conclusive as to the amount .of such foe. In the event
of termination of any portion of this project, Consultant shall
be entitled to the reasonable value of his services- involved in
the termination, as determined by City, upon a 4inding which
shall be final and conclusive as to the amount of fee due and
owing.
Article 7
Time of Completion
Consultant agrees to diligently pursue his work under this
Agreement and to complete the work as described ':in Exhibit "A" in
accordance with the standards of the profession ,,,within forty five
(45) calendar days of receipt of the Notice to Proceed.
Consultant shall not be responsible for any delay which is caused
by City review, action or inaction of City and/or any state or
federal agency, or acts of God, but shall be responsible for his-
own fault or negligence or that of any of his subcontractors.
If the work is not completed by Consultant in the time specified
for each item, or within any period of extension authorized in
writing by the Project Coordinator, it is understood that city
will suffer damages and Consultant will pay to City, as fixed and
liquidated damages (not as a penalty) , the sum of $0 .00 for each
calendar day of the delay until the work is completed and
accepted. Consultant is liable for the amount thereof, and City
may deduct said sums from any money due or that 'i.may become due to
Consultant .
Article 8
Conflicts of Interest
No member, officer, or employee of City, during his or her
tenure, or for one (1) year thereafter, shall have any interest,
direct or indirect, in this Agreement or the proceeds thereof.
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Article 9
Ownership of Data
The ownership of all data collected for use -by Consultant under
this Agreement, together with working papers, drawings, and
other materials necessary for a complete understanding of the
plans and necessary for the practical use of the plans shall be
vested in City. Ownership of original drawings and documents
shall be vested in City. Consultant may retain a copy of all
work for his own use.
Article 10
Covenant Against Contingent Fees
Consultant warrants that he has not employed or retained any
company or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely
for him, to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that he has not
paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than bona
fide employee working solely for him, any fee, commission,
percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or any other consideration
contingent on or resulting from the award or making of this
Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall
have the right to annul this Agreement without liability or, in
its discretion, to deduct from the contract price or
consideration or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, -
commission, percentage fee, gift, or contingency.
Article 11
Contract Personnel
The work to be done pursuant to this Agreement shall be done by
Robert C. Tartaglia, License No.24084, and such other personnel
in the employ or under the supervision of Consultant . The City
official who shall be vested with the right of approval of
additional personnel or outside contracting parties shall be the
Director of Public Works . City reserves the right to reject any
of Consultant' s personnel or proposed outside consultants, and
City reserves the right to request that acceptable replacement
personnel be assigned to the project .
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Article 12
Indemnity Clause
Consultant hereby agrees to, and shall, hold City, its elective
and appointive boards, officers, agents and-employees, harmless
and shall defend the same from any liability for damage or claims
for damage, or suits or actions at law or in equity which may
allegedly arise from Consultant' s or any of Consultant' s
employees' or agents' operations under this agreement, whether
such operations be by Consultant or by anyone or more persons
directly or indirectly employed by, or acting as agent for,
Consultant; provided as follows:
a. That the City does not, and shall not, waive any rights
against Consultant which it may have by reason of the
aforesaid hold-harmless agreement, because 'lof the acceptance
by City, or the deposit with City by Consultant of any of
the insurance policies hereinafter described.
b. That the aforesaid hold-harmless agreement by Consultant
shall apply to all damages and claims for damages of every
kind suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, by 'reason
of any of the aforesaid operations of Consultant or any
agent or employee of Consultant regardless of whether or not
such insurance policies shall have been determined to be
applicable to any of such damages or claims for damages.
Article 13
Insurance
a
A. Errors and Omissions Insurance. Consultant shall
obtain and maintain, at his own expense, prior to commencement of
the work of this Agreement, professional liability (errors and
omissions) insurance, in a company authorized to issue such
insurance in the State of California, with limits of liability of
not less than $100, 000 .00 to cover all professional services
rendered pursuant to this Agreement.
B. Automobile and Public Liability Insurance, Consultant
shall also maintain in full force and effect for the duration of
this Agreement, automobile insurance and public liability
insurance with an insurance carrier satisfactory to City, which
insurance shall include protection against claims arising from
personal injury, including death resulting therefrom, and damage
to property resulting from any actual occurrence arising out of
the performance of this Agreement. The amounts of insurance
shall be not less than the following:
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Single limit coverage applying to bodily and personal injury,
including death resulting therefrom, and property damage or a
combination thereof in an amount not less than $5Il0, 000 .00 .
The following endorsements must be attached to the policy or
policies :
(1) If the insurance policy covers on an "accident" basis,
it must be changed to "occurrence" .
(2) The policy must cover personal injury as well as bodily
injury.
(3) Broad form property damage liability must be afforded.
(4) The City of Atascadero, its officers, employees, and
agents, shall be named as insured under the policy, and the
policy shall stipulate that the insurance will operate as primary
insurance and that no other insurance effected by City will be
called upon to contribute to a loss hereunder.
(5) The policy shall contain contractual liability, either
on a blanket basis or by identifying this Agreement within a
contractual liability endorsement.
(6) The policy shall contain "cross-liability" such that
each insured is covered as if separate policies had been issued
to each insured.
(7) City shall be given thirty (30) days notice prior to
cancellation or reduction in coverage of the insurance.
C. Workers Compensation Insurance. In accordance with
the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code, Consultant
shall be insured against liability for workers compensation or
undertake self-insurance. Consultant agrees to comply with such
provisions before commencing performance of any work under this
Agreement .
D. Certificates of Insurance. Consultant shall submit
to the City Manager all certificates of insurance evidencing that
Consultant has the insurance required by this Agreement within
ten ( (10) days after receipt of Notice of Award. Said
certificates shall state the project number and that the policy
shall not be assigned, cancelled, or reduced in coverage without
thirty (30) days written notice to City, and that such insurance
not relieve or decrease the extent to which Consultant may be
held responsible for payment of damages resulting from any
service or operation performed pursuant to this Agreement.
Consultant shall not perform any work under this Agreement until
the required insurance certificates have been submitted to City
and approved by these provisions, or fails or refuses to furnish
City required proof that insurance has been procured and is in
force and paid for, City shall have the right, at its discretion,
to forthwith terminate this Agreement.
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Status
Consultant shall, . during the entire term of -thi� Agreement, be
construed to be an independent contractor, and in no event shall
any of his personnel or subcontractors be construed to be
employees of City.
Article 15. .
Non-Discrimination
Consultant shall comply with the provisions of Presidential
Executive Order No. 11246 of September 24, 1965,, and all other
orders, regulations, and laws governing non-discrimination in
employment, including in particular, Section 122 (a) of the State
and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972.
Article 16
Modification of Agreement
This Agreement may be modified only by a written amendment
signed by both parties hereto.
Article 17
Law Governing
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of ,the State of
California.
Article 18
Communications
Communications between the parties to this Agreement may be sent
to the following address :
City: CITY OF ATASCADERO
6500 Palma Avenue,
Atascadero, CA 93422
Attn: Director of Public Works
Consultant: Tartaglia - Hughes
7360 E1 Camino Real, Suite E,
P. 0. Box 1930
Atascadero, CA 93423
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ACCEPTED AND AGREED this 6th day of June, 1990 .
CITY: CONSULTANT:
CITY OF ATASCADERO,
a mun,ic' aloration
By By
Rol xte Mayor
A • �
,Lee Dayka V City Clerk
APPROVED TO CONTENT: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Gr u Arther Mon andon
Director of Public Works City Attorney
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TH TARTAGLIA-HUGHES
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
7360 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE E - P. 0. BOX 1930
ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93423
PHONE (805) 466-5660 - - --
City of Atascadero May 15 , 1990
6500 Palma Avenue
Atascadero, CA 93422 File: 04
Attention: Mr. Gary Sims
Subject: Preliminary Engineering for the Formation
of Proposed As-sessment Districts -
3-F Meadows and Tecorida Road
.Dear Mr. Sims :
Thank you for the opportunity to submit our proposal to provide
preliminary engineering services for the formation of the "3-F
Meadows" and "Tecorida assessment districts.
Our services for each of the districts will consist 'of the
following tasks :
1 . Prepare district area base maps for presentation purposes
at a scale of 1 inch = 100 feet, or as needed for clarity.
2 . Field review of project areas to determine required im-
provements to be constructed as part of the final project.
3. Prepare preliminary construction quantity estimate and pre-
liminary construction cost estimate.
4 . Prepare preliminary assessment spread which will include
construction costs and incidental costs.
5. Coordinate all preliminary assessment work with 'the City
of Atascadero.
Our proposed cost for preliminary engineering services for the
"3-F Meadows" assessment district is $4 ,855. It is 'estimated
that the total number of parcels affected is approximately 120 .
The cost per parcel is $40. 45± .
Our proposed cost for preliminary engineering services for the
Tecorida assessment district is $910 . It is estimated that the
total number of parcels affected is approximately 12. The cost
per parcel is $75. 80± .
Improvements that will be considered to be included in the pro-
posed construction for the two districts are:
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City of Atascadero May 15 , 1990
Att. : Mr. Gary Sims Page 2
1 . Aspahlt concrete overlay.
2 . Repair of failed areas in existing paving.
3. Construct and reconstruct roadway shoulders.
4. Road grade corrections to eliminate s4fety. problems.
5. Install storm drainage improvements where needed. _
6 . Grading, excavation and embankment construction as required.
7. Any additional items as determined by the City and our firm
which should be included.
All work will be performed in accordance with City Standards and
any other standards recognized by the City.
If you have any questions regarding this proposal , we will be _ -
happy to discuss- tem at your convenience.
Thank you for considering our firm for this work.
Sincerely yours,
Tartaglia-Hughes
Consulting Engineers
Robert C. Tartaglia
Civil Engineer
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CONSULTING ENGINEERS
7360 EL CAMINO REAL. SUITE E - P. O. BOX 1930
ATASCADERO. CALIFORNIA 93423
PHONE (803) 466-3660
FEE SCHEDULE M-90
Professional Engineer $55.00 :per hr.
Licensed Land Surveyor, 46.00 :per hr.
Assistant Engineer/Design Tech. 38.00 ,per hr.
Engineer Tech. Draftsman
g / 30.00 '',;per hr.
Inspector 40.00 per hr.
Engineering Aid
9' g 22.00 per hr.
Clerical 19 .00 per hr.
Survey Party
Two Men $ 95 .00 per hr.
Three Men 120 .00 per hr.
Mileage shall be at the rate of $0 . 35 per mile,
Per diem expenses at the rate of $55 .00 per man-day.
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Project- Raised Median Review.
1. Direct the City_Engineer to review and implement,short term o rati 1
_ \irnproirements,regarding signage, striping, and facilitating arta d leftt rn
movements.
2. Direct staffto:perform-a80 day operational review and it including,
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study, for the area of-new construction. Develop recommend ions,JOcluiding,
cost estimates,for perment alterations to the raised median arid report*, , to
��►uncil. , ,.
In December of 1991;theCity Council selected Associated Prv� s, tnc:Yto d "
the south EI;Camino Real road improvements, including a raised concrete
consistent with the'CiWs existing circulation plan, 1 J2 Land"Use'El ent a�the
Draft Circulation Element. This design finn was selected through, u f0 !
selection process. The local branch office of AFI in. Paso Robley then cepa , "
parent firth, and changed their name to EMK ,A►sscaciate . This"c auto was.
approved-by the, Director of Pubtic'Works on January 21, 1992,
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EMK then proceeded with the design.of the improvements including t ian, "
working in conjunction with the Public Warks Director. An' in ofthe
median striping, signage, ;and general median opening considerations d by
KeithHiggins & Associates (Traffic Engineers) of Gilroy, CA. !
were incorporated into the plans and the project was publicly bid, wi the i
awarded to Whitaker=Contractors of Santa Margarita. On
November C3, 199 , tl�ie "5
Council approved the landscape plan for the'm0dian in lieu of textus conc As of
February 17, 1993, the project is substantially complete except for final, cleanup. .d
reprair items.
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Council Report
El Camino Real Road Improvement Project- Raised Median
February 17, 1993
Page.2
Since the`beginning of the-median construction, the.City has received numerous'
complaints local residents and business Downers`;against the median c€anstructirt ;
The concerns raised by those involved are-summarized in Att hment A which includes,
commentsfromn previous counci I meetings.and_a ming held-with the "Residenu-
Against the tr dian"and City staff on February"11,,1.993. The City Council has
-req ted that-staff prepare_a"'post construction",analysis of the completed median.`'n*
City hired-Keith Higgins,Traffic Engineer to prepare this Teview.and:his-report is
incl; for ryour infonknation:(,►ttachrr nt C). The report indicates that it wouldbe,
feasible to consider additional rr dian openings. A review of concerns regarding
landscape planting,prepared by Jerry.orrery of SEUES, was also-solid d is` n+cl
as Ma m t B.
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As evidenced.by the level of public input on this issue,:the decision whether or,"oto.ta:
install a raised ian verses.a t o>ray left turn is often a very controversial issue., the
technical isles are complex and the ultimate decision is usually on`a review o
the issues-addressed in the report by Mr. Higgins, as well as thi communhys atftkle'
and.governing body desires for circulation, rian s #ety and esthetic. 1=�re
decisions.for continuation of the median should be based upon the iate tech.i
and community input. The public will have the opportunity to express their views-
before
iews before the Planning Commission who will have a'continued hearing on the dra .-
circulation element on March 2, 1993.` City Council hearings will fallow
Withrespect-to the recently completed median construction,the City has invested
approxi y$93,OW.00 in the median construction, including the l
treatment Al gh staff`h ordered minor changes in signage a striping in m r Ito
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improve circulation-and site distanceconcems, it is not,appropriateto develop
recommendations for permanent modifications until the public has time toAOUSt to,
the completed installation, and the appropriate speed and circulation analysis are
The. Higgins�report does not conclude thathe median has caused unsafe conditions,but
the installation of a new traffic control-devi (the median) will temporarily in
driver confusion.,
With Council concurrence,at the completion of the 180 day review period, soff witl
brring l� tt CczuneiI any recommendations felt appropriate including cost esti rtes
implement1hose options in the Higgins report that;appear to be wanted.
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Council Report
EI Camino Real Road Improvement Project - Raised Median
February 17, 1993
Page 3
FISCAL IMPACT:
The project has been designed and constructed with monies from the City's Capital
Improvement Plan Fund which is based on gas tax monies and developer fees. The
current review and proposed monitoring and reporting analysis would add approximately
$7,500.00 to this project's budget. These funds would also be charged to the
appropriate Capital Improvement Plan Fund.
At the end of the 180 day operational review, staff will recommend possible alterations
to the existing median. The cost of these alterations will depend on the options selected
by the Council. These costs would also be appropriately funded by the Capital
Improvement Fund.
Attachments: A - Median Issues Raised by Public
B - SEDES Letter
C - Higgins Report
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EL CAMINO REAL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS - RAISED MEDIAN
ATTACHMENT A
MEDIAN ISSUES RAISED BY PUBLIC
1. Excessive delays and fuel consumption.
2. Increase in traffic.speed.
3. Feasibility of left turn lane for Rancho Del Bordo by shortening San Gabriel
pocket.
-4. Feasibility of right turn lane on EI Bordo, for right turn on EI Camino.
5. Will landscape trees adversely affect paving/root problem?
6. How can mobile homes get in/out of park.
7. Safety Issues:
a. U-turns/conflicting movements.
b. Signage/blocking sight distance.
C. Large trucks can't u-turn, block traffic.
d. Colombo left turn.
e. Can ambulance cross emergency crossing.
8. Effect on property values/business volumes.
9. Feasibility of 1 or 2 turn openings for Biaginni.
10. How were turn pockets allocated; who designed it.
COMMENTS FROM 01/12/93 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Traffic light at State Hospital
U-turns are too tight
8040 EI Camino "Tool Outlet" truck access problem -
RAM "RESIDENTS AGAINST THE MEDIAN" OPTIONS
1. Remove from north end to Musselman, give Biaginni opening (maybe only for left
turn out to north bound EI Camino).
2. Remove whole thing.
3. Opening for Rancho Del Bordo and Biaginni only.
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LA,NDBGPE ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
February 16. 1993
Steve'Sylvester,P.E.
North Coast Engineering
715 24th Street,Ste.0
.Paso Robles CA 93446
RE: El Camino StreetscnM Atascadero
Dear Steve,
We understand that there are three concerns regarding the plapnt selection and irrigation
system for this project.
As with most trees planted in urban areas,the rooting space for these median trees is more
limited than in most natural conditions. To help prevent damage to adjacent paving and curbs
urban trees are often planted with "deep root" barriers. However, due to the thickness of the
existing AC and concrete paving for this project,"deep root" barriers would not have extended
• much,if any,below the paving. Therefore the very thick paving section acts as a root barrier.
In regard to water usage,this median planting certainly meets any criteria for water efficient
landscape. The planting is very sparse with by far most of the median surfaced with cobbles and
decomposed granite. The plants are hardy and drought tolerant. The oaks and ceanothus are
California natives. A very efficient bubbler irrigation system distributes water directly to
watering basins for each plant.
The trees will need to be maintained as street trees, trimmed so that limbs that overhang the
streets will meet city height clearance requirements. Shrubs will need occasional pruning to
remain within the median area. Since the extent of planting is so limited as compared to typical
median planting,the maintenance required is correspondingly limited,
I hope that these comments adequawly respond to the issues preWted.
S' -
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Jerry D.Emery, ASLA David W. Foote, ASLA
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KEITH Bt HIGGINS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Civil and Traffic Engineers
February 17, 1993
:Steve.Sylvester, City;Engineer
City of_Atascadero
6500 Palma Avenue
Atascadero, CA 93422
Re: City of Atascadero South El Camino Real Improvements
Dear;Steve,
As -requested by John Neil, City of Atascadero Assistant City Engineer, in his letter to me
dated January 28, 1993,the following is my postconstruction evaluation of the median along
El Camino Real from El Bordo Avenue to Jornada.Lane in Atascadero, California. This is
.also in response to concerns raised by citizens at various staff:and City Council meetings.
A reduced copy of the project striping plan is included:as Attachment l for your convenience.
The following items of discussion correspond with the numbering system in the January 28,
1993 letter.
1. General Location and Adequacy of Median Openings.
A raised median will,by its very nature,result in the elimination of left turns into and
out of many driveways along the street where the improvement is installed.
Limitations in the number of median openings are related to the required storage
lengths for left turning and U—turning vehicles.at the higher volume locations where
median openings are provided plus any additional distance included for vehicle
deceleration and for the "bay taper" that.consists of a reverse curve along the median
curb to transition from the full raised median width to a narrower median along the
side of the left turn lane.
According to Attachment 2,which is referenced from"Access Management for Streets
and Highways", U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration,
June, 1982,for an arterial with.a design speed of 40 MPH a minimum spacing between
median openings is 300 feet plus 25 feet for each car to be stored in the turn lane at
maximum queue length. A minimum spacing could, therefore, be assumed to be
approximately 350 to 400 feet depending on storage requirements. This reference also
provides a guideline that median openings be provided at existing intersections using
the following priority.
P.G. Box 628
Gilroy,CA 95021-0628 - (408)848-3122 - Fax: (408)848-2202 0
Steve Sylvester
February 17, 1993
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a. All arterials
b. All.collectors
c. Some:local streets
d. Some high volume private:driveways.
The actual median openings with their distances -and their corresponding spacing is
-provided on Attachment 3. Generally,the spacing between median openings is greater
than the minimum recommended in Attachment 2. The exception is between El Bordo
Avenue and San Gabriel Road. Slightly more than 200 feet is provided.as a spacing
between the centerlines of these two openings. Both openings appear important due
to the extensive development served by both El Bordo Avenue and San Gabriel Road.
The median openings should remain at these two locations.
2. Recommendations for the Location of any Additional Median Openings Which
may be Required.
The spacings between San Gabriel Road and Musselman Drive and between San
Rafael Road/Atascadero State Hospital and Jornada Lane are about 1,000 feet. This
is an adequate distance to provide an intermediate opening at both of these locations.
Between San Gabriel Road and Musselman Drive, a median opening providing for
southbound El Camino Real left turns could be provided at the northerly California
Manor driveway. This would provide 661 feet between the centerline of this median
opening and the centerline of San Gabriel Road and about 339 between this median
opening and the median opening at Musselman Drive.
Between San Rafael Road/Atascadero State Hospital and Jornada Lane, a median
opening could be provided at the Patria Village subdivision than is currently under
construction. This opening would be located 615 feet south of San Rafael
Road/Atascadero State Hospital and 311 north of Jornada Lane.
The spacing would be adequate at both of the above locations to accommodate an
additional median opening. Based upon field observations at the Patria Village
driveway, it appears that a possible sight distance restriction could affect the safe
operation of this median opening. Attachment 4 provides an evaluation of-the
adequacy of sight distance at this location. It appears that nearly 700 feet of sight
distance is provided which would accommodate a 67 mile per, hour design speed.
Adequate sight distance is, therefore, provided. Options for this location include a
median opening with no left turn lane, which would accommodate the higher volume
exiting left turn lane. A request was received to add a median opening at the Rancho
del Bordo Mobile Home Park driveway. This is too close to the'.lnorthbound left turn
lane at San Gabriel Road. The mobile home park does have access to El Bordo
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February 17, 1993
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Avenue. Left turns to and from the mobile home park can be made via this secondary
route.
An optional treatment of the median opening in the vicinity of:San Gabriel Road in
order:to provide for deft,turns.directly between_El Camino Real and.the Rancho del
:Bordo Mobile Home Park is to remove the raised median from the Rancho del Bordo
driveway north to:the north end of the project. This would be-replaced with a two—
way left turn lane. This modification would:accommodate the relatively high:turning
volumes at the Rancho .del Bordo Mobile Home Park .driveway as well as at all the
retail/commercial establishments in :the median area. These are all located at the
northerly.end of the project. It would also remedy the occasional southbound left turn
movement into Hoovers Restaurant .that involves going the wrong way on the
northbound travel lanes. All of the driveways and public street intersections in this
area are relatively low volume and should be able to function acceptably with a two—
way left turn lane. Also, the raised median in this area does not have landscaping and
can easily be removed and restriped.
3. A Review of the .Proposed Signage and Pavement Markings.
Generally,the signing and pavement markings installed or planned to be installed as
part of the median project appear adequate. The exceptions.are the installation of R7
(keep right symbol) signs and R7A (keep right educational plate) signs on medians at
all median openings. The Caltrans traffic manual, which is the normally accepted
-standard for the installation of traffic control devices not only on state highways but
also on local streets and roads .states "The KEEP RIGHT (R7) symbol sign may not
-always be necessary at intermediate ends of divisional islands and medians and should
not be used with other signs obviously mark locations where motorists know they must
pass on the right. The KEEP RIGHT symbol sign should be used at or in:advance of
raised physical obstructions or other obstructions where traffic is required to keep to
the right"_
The Caltrans traffic manual installation policy has been interpreted differently by
various agencies. Many cities do not install R7 signs at intermediate median openings
on a long section where raised medians are provided. On the other hand, other cities
do install these signs at all median openings. An example is the City of Salinas. A
site visit subsequent to the completion of construction indicated that the R7 and R7A
signs create an obstruction in sight distance that is not desirable. Where no left turn
lane is provided on one approach to a median opening, the R7 sign should be replaced
by an R34-2 (NO LEFT TURN OR U—TURN symbol) sign. An option with respect
to the remaining R7 signs is to install them at the proper installation height of 7 feet
clear from the top of curb. This is the method of installation used at the City of
Salinas. This would remedy the obstruction in sight distance caused by the sign with
their existing installations. It is recommended, however, that the signs be removed
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because they are-not mandatory. Also, all R34-2 signs should be installed at a 7 foot
clear height to_avoid being a visibility obstruction.
4. .Analysis of U=TurnMotions at`Median Openings.
The plans indicate that:a diameter of 46 feet is provided for 'U-U-turn movements at
most median openings. The exceptions are where .a public street intersection is
provided. This :allows an additional U—turn distance due to they street opening into
which the U—turn movement is made plus occasional flared-curbs'athat provide several
feet of additional pavement width ;along El Camino Real. The 46 foot dimension
includes 34 feet from the face of the curb line toward which the U—turn movement is
made plus.a 1.5 foot wide curbed median island plus.a 10.5 footwide left turn lane.
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation officials recommends
a minimum turning radius of 24 feet for passenger cars which converts to a turning
diameter of 48 feet. It is evident that the current design is two feet less than the
AASHTO standards. Based upon turning diameter dimensions provided by the Motor
Vehicle Manufacturers Association of the United States, Inc., the 46 foot dimension
will accommodate nearly all American made passenger cars. This does not include
large pickup trucks or similar type vehicles such as suburbans. The design probably
• accommodates the vast majority of passenger cars and pickup trucks.
To provide for passenger cars and pickup trucks not accommodated by the existing
design, consideration could be given to providing standard public street type curb
returns where U-turn movements must be made at :an existing concrete driveway
apron. An example is Jornada Lane. This would provide additional width in the throat
of private driveways for U—turning movements. A second option is to provide a
mountable curb. This would allow vehicles to encroach onto the top of curb which
would provide a slight additional diameter. The problem with this alternative is the
conflict it could create with pedestrians on the sidewalk. A third, option is to restripe
the left turn lane to a greater width. This would narrow the adjoining through lanes
but increase the available turning radius. There .appears to be adequate street width
to make this adjustment.
Either method of modification could be performed after the completion of'the El
Camino Real improvement project. Consideration should be given to performing this
modification with city crews in order to minimize its cost if':::it is decided to be
implemented. In addition to Jornada Lane, locations where this condition is most
significant include the potential future median opening locations at the California
Manor and Patria Village driveways.
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February 17, 1993
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5. Recommendations for the.Locations of Crosswalks.
Crosswalks should not be installed at any location at the present time. The following
discusses the basis for this-recommendation.
There are three primary-references that:address crosswalk striping. These include the
"'Synthesis of :Safety Research Related to Traffic Control :and Roadway Elements,
Vol.2",with appropriate excerpts included as Attachment 5; "Pedestrian Safety",with
appropriate excerpts included as Attachment 6;and "Planning,Design and Maintenance
of Pedestrian Facilities",with appropriate excerpts included as Attachment 7.
Striped crosswalks more often than not result in less safe conditions than if the
crosswalk is not marked. This is true whether the crosswalk is at an intersection or
at .:a midblock location. The phenomenon to primarily be related to the fact that
pedestrians have :a false sense of security in striped crosswalks and assume that
vehicles will always stop.and yield right—of—way to the pedestrian.
6. General Pros and Cons of Raised Medians on Arterial Roadways.
Excerpts from seven publications are included as Attachments 8 through 14. These
include the "Traffic Engineering Hand Book Fourth Edition, Institute of
Transportation Engineers, 1992 (left turn provision data based upon 1975 report)
Attachment 8; "Access Management for Streets and Highways", U.S. Department of
Transportation,Federal Highway Administration,June 1982—Attachment 9; 'Synthesis
of Safety Research Related to Traffic Control and Roadway Elements",Volume 1, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, December 1982—
Attachment 10; "Guidelines for Urban Major Street Design", Institute of
Transportation Engineers, 1984 Attachment 11; "The Correction of Hazards on Urban
Streets", Institute of Transportation Engineers, 1986-Attachment 12; ''Multi—Lane
Design Alternatives for Improving Suburban Highways", National Cooperative
Highway Research Program Report 282", Transportation Research Board, March,
1986-Attachment 13; "Effective Utilization of Street Width on Urban Arterials,
National Cooperative Highway Research Program Report 330", Transportation
Research Board, August, 1990—Attachment 14.
Attachment 8, page 380, states that "A raised median can be expected to result in
fewer accidents than a two—way left turn median where there is a combination of a
large number of driveways and high traffic volumes; however, the following benefits
may be provided by a two—way left turn. lane:
1. Protection from motorists turning left from a driveway on a busy street
(shadowed by the left turn lane while waiting to complete the left turn).
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2. Utilization where opposing driveways are adequately offset.
3. Increase maneuverability incase of an emergency condition(permitting
vehicles in the:inside through lane to swerve to avoid an.accident or,go
.around an existing accident)-
4. Increased storage during peak.left turn conditions".
The data included in Attachment 8 .also indicates, however, that, where less than 50
driveways per mile :are provided, .the two—way left turn lane results in a greater
-reductionin accidents than.a raised median divider.
Attachment 9, page 7, states, "In developed urban areas, installation of medians has
often met with resistance from abutting businesses and the use of two—way, left turn
lanes are being used in many of these situations. While not as effective in preventing
left turn movements, they do remove the left turning vehicle from the through traffic
lane.and result in substantial reduction in.delay to through traffic''and usually a 35%
reduction in accidents (from conditions with no left turn lane pr raised median)".
Attachment 9 also states that sales volume can be expected to decline for businesses
along a stretch of roadway where a raised median is installed. It Mates that no precise
estimate and reduced sales can be made for any individual busines$. Warrants for both
raised median dividers with left turn deceleration lanes (page 97) and two—way left
turn lanes (page 148) provided in Attachment 9 appear to be very similar. A high
density of low volume driveways appears to favor a two—way left turn lane whereas
high volume driveways appear to*favor raised median dividers.
Attachment 10 provides the same accident data quoted in Attachment 8.
Attachment 11 states that both raised medians and two—way left turn lanes are
reasonable design alternatives for all major urban streets of 4 or more lanes.
According to Page 27, medians can provide major benefits to traffic operations along
a major urban street. They provide space for traffic control devices, for speed lane
change and for storage of left turn and/or U—turn traffic. They serve as a refuge area
for pedestrians. Good median design can smooth traffic flow and reduce conflicts.
Disadvantages to raised medians include the introduction of a fixed object adjacent to
and sometimes within what otherwise would be a driving area. Al curbed median may
create or intensify some accidents by causing drivers to lose control. Inadvertent
contact with median curbs often causes damage to vehicles and wheel alignments.
Although they may result in a reduction in a head—on type accidents, they can result
in an increase number of total accidents. They do deter divers from making
hazardous left turns in or out of midblock driveways. Nevertheless, the more
circuitous routes required to enter and leave such driveways may,cause added traffic
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on local parallel streets. In areas that are still under development, :frequent
modifications may be necessary as newdevelopments require median openings or turn
lanes.
According-to page 30,two—way.left turn lanes are usually employed where relatively
random ;and unorganized:access points produce a major;accident, .and/or capacity
problem. Because unrestricted access is so typical of:major routes and urban :and
suburban areas, .and because the two—way left turn lane has been so successfully
utilized throughout the country it should represent:a basic design.alternative. In the
absence of adjacent parallel streets or service roadways to allow bidirectional access
to:abutting property in relatively small parcels, some method must be developed for
serving both segments of the public, i.e., the through traffic driver and also the one
desiring.access to the roadside development. Studies have been made showing two-
-way left turn lanes are effective in overall accident reduction.
Attachment 12 states"For many years highway and traffic engineers designed narrow
medians on multi-lane facilities having partial or no access control to provide a
positive barrier between motorists driving in opposite directions and thus reduce head—
on collisions. Unfortunately,the narrow raised median is not designed to redirect out—
of—control vehicles and the curb itself may become a roadway barrier causing
increased problems to the errant motorist. Thus, the median curb or barrier in some
cases has proven to be a contributor to traffic accidents rather than a means of
reducing them.
"Another problem with the use of raised medians,which do not provide direct left turn
access to abutting land uses, is the creation of additional demand for U—turns which
in turn creates a higher accident potential thana well designed left turn. This problem
is magnified when the multi—lane facility has a curb and gutter cross section which
greatly impedes the U-turn movement,forcing encroachments into adjacent lanes and
side streets or entrances".
"The raised median and/or raised channelization can also create problems because they
are difficult to delineate and clean.and can cause snow drifting and drainage problems.
This is not to say that raised channelization should not be built but that there are
negative, as well as positive, aspects to consider".
Page 9 of Attachment 13 provides a comparison in accident rates for nonintersection
accidents, unsignalized intersection accidents and total accidents. This indicates that
two-way left turn lanes provide equal or better safety than four lane arterials with
raised medians and left turn channelization under all operating conditions. Page 10
indicates that accident severity is also lower with two—way left turn lanes than with
a raised median.
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Attachment 13 states that, with respect to operational effectiveness, "The operational
comparison of the four lane divided and five lane two--way left tum lane alternatives
shows that, similar to the installation of-.a two—way left tum lane on :an.undivided
highway, the replacement of a median.divider with a two—way left tum lane:reduces
the delay over the entire.range of flow rates, left turn demands,and driveway:densities
studied". Page 13 of Attachment 13 provides a tabular comparison of_advantages and
.disadvantages for various design.alternatives including raised medians .and two—way
left turn lanes. It is reproduced below for the reader's convenience.
DESIGN
AL NA ADVANTAGES jZjSAI)VANTAGES
Four lane divided 1. Provides additional 1. Required pavement
(413) lanes to increase and right—of—way
capacity for through width may not be
traffic movement. available.
2. Reduces rear—end and 2.:Increased delay to
angle accidents left turning
associated with left 'vehicles.
turn maneuvers. 3.'Indirect touting
3. Provides physical required for large
separation to reduce trucks.
head—on accidents.
4. Discourages strip commercial
development.
5. Provides a median refuge
area for pedestrians.
Five lane with TWLTL 1. Provides additional lanes 1.'Required pavement
(5T) to increase capacity for and right—of—way width
through traffic movement may not be available.
2. Reduces delay to through 2.No refuge area in median
vehicles by left turning for pedestrians.
vehicles. 3..May generate safety
3. Reduces frequency of rear— problems at closely
end and angle accidents ,spaced driveways and
associated with left turn intersections.
maneuvers. 4.:May encourage strip _
4. Provides spatial separation commercial development
between opposing lanes to
reduce head—on accidents.
5. Increases operational
flexibility.
Attachment 13 summarizes the results of the analysis with the following quote. "The
operational findings obtained in the study indicate the clearer operational advantages
of design alternatives involving two—way left turn lanes over undivided and/or raised
median alternatives over a wide range of traffic volume levels and driveway densities.
Installation of a raised median provides an operational advantage on a four lane
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undivided facility only for flow rates over 1,000 vehicles per hour in one direction.
(Note: El Camino Real currently carries.about 850 in the peak direction.in the peak
hour:at the north end of:the project. :It carriers:about 400 at the south end of the
project. In the Year 2010,it is projected to.carry about 1,250.at:the-north end of the
project:and,600 at the south_end of:the project).
The study results Rsuggest-that two—way left turn lanes are.very _appropriate as the
ultimate design alternative fora wide-variety of suburban highway conditions, since
the three lane and five :lane two—way left turn lane alternatives have both traffic
operational :and safety advantages over comparable undivided .and raised median
,alternatives. Raised medians should be .used only -where other potential benefits
outweigh their operational disadvantages. The use of raised medians may be
appropriate on suburban highways with high through traffic volumes and relatively low
turning volumes, highways and undeveloped or,lightly developed .areas where strip
commercial development was considered.undesirable, highways with high pedestrian
crossing volumes, and highways where a physical separation or median barrier is
needed between the lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions". (Page 24).
Attachment 14 provides an operational and safety comparison between a wide variety
of .urban arterial design alternatives. It states the following advantages and
disadvantages for four lane .divided arterials (four lane arterials with raised medians).
"The primary advantages of the four lane divided .design alternative are adequate
capacity for through traffic by the provision of two through lanes in each direction of
travel and the protection of that through traffic capacity by the elimination of left turns
at selected intersections:and major driveways. The installation of a median divider
also reduces the likelihood of head—onaccidents between vehicles traveling in opposite
directions and rear-end and angle .accidents.associated with left turn maneuvers.
A major disadvantage of the four lane divided arterial design alternative is the
increased travel time for vehicles that desire to turn left at locations where median
openings are not provided. These vehicles must either make a U—turn ata location
where a median opening is provided or use some other indirect route to reach their
destination. While residents or retail customers driving passenger cars may be able
to make U—turns at signalized intersections, the geometrics are usually not adequate
for large trucks to make U—turns, so delivery vehicles must often use indirect routes.
For some kinds of retail business, installation of a median may discourage customers
who desire to turn left to reach the establishment and, therefore, make midblock
locations less desirable. The installation of a median also reduces the operational
flexibility of the roadway to serve special conditions including emergency vehicle
movements and work zones with lane closures.
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The four lane divided design alternative is best suited for use on major arterials-with
high volumes of through traffic and.limited:access points. The use of the four lane
.divided Adesign alternative is recommended only with _streets with less than 45
driveways per mile; on highways with more than 45.driveways pier mile,the five lane
-two—way-left turn lane-design alternative is probably better suited to serve the.existing
development. "The four lane ,divided .design_alternative is better suited than the five
lane two—way left turn lane design alternative to serve areas with.isolated major traffic
generators (e.g., shopping,centers or office complexes), which have widely spaced,
high volume driveways. However, these conditions are more typical of ;current
development patterns in suburban areas than .are more -densely developed urban
-arterials" (page 26).
"Raised medians were once used much more extensively on urban arterials than they
are today. Traffic engineers have come to recognize both the lack of operational
flexibility that comes with installation of a raised median and the many advantages of
two—way left turn lanes" (page 27).
The five lane two—way left turn lane .alternative has the following advantages and
disadvantages according to Attachment 14.
The two—way left turn lane alternative reduces delay to through vehicles by providing
two lanes for through traffic in each direction of travel and a continuous two—way left
turn lane in the highway median to minimize delay to through vehicles by vehicles
turning left. Two—way left turn lanes are effective in reducing the frequency of rear—
end -and :angle accidents associated with left turn maneuvers and they 'also reduce
head—on accidents through spacial separation of the lanes of traffic moving in opposite
directions. Thus, the five lane two—way left turn lane alternative reduces the same
type of accidents as the four lane divided alternative without the increase delays often
resulting from installation of raised median. Finally,the installation of a two—way left
turn lane enhances the operational flexibility of the facility to meet special situations
such as movement of emergency vehicles and lane closures due to traffic accidents or
work zones.
Despite their many advantages the five lane two—way left turn lame design has several
disadvantages that should be considered at sites where its use is'contemplated. First,
unlike the four lane divided design alternative, the five lane two—way left turn lane
alternative provides no refuge area in the highway median for pedestrians. A
pedestrian reaching the median of a five lane two—way left turn''lane facility may be
forced to wait in highly exposed position for an opportunity to cross safely to the far
side of the street.
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Second, inappropriate use of the two—way I left turn lane by drivers and potential
conflicts-between turning vehicles-may occur at driveways located.close to.a major
intersection.(e.g.,within 100 feet). While this problem .arises not directly from the
-two—way;left tum.lane, but:from lack of;adequate:access control policies concerning
.driveway locations,it nevertheless;becomes a consideration in selecting.and marking
a-two—way: eft turn ;lane. The usual method of marking -a'two—way .left-tum lane
section is to provide one—way left turn lanes at major intersections,-while permitting
the two—way left turn lane to be carried out to or.across minor intersections.
The five lane two—way left turn lane design:alternative is:most appropriate for streets
with commercial development,_driveway densities greater than 45 driveways per mile,
low to moderate volumes of through traffic, high left turn volumes:and for high rates
for rear—end and angle accidents associated with left turn maneuvers" (page 27).
(Note: El Camino Real .currently has 22 street approaches and driveways over the
3,086 foot length of the raised median project. This is a driveway density of about 38
driveways per mile. It is less than the 45 driveways per mile where two—way left turn
lanes are most appropriate).
7. Miscellaneous Citizen Concerns
a. El Bordo Avenue Right Turn Lane
Question has been raised regarding the possibility of.adding separate left and
right tum lanes on the El Bordo Avenue approach at El Camino Real. This
would allow right turning vehicles to enter northbound El Camino Real without
having to wait for left turning vehicles waiting to proceed southbound. El
Bordo Avenue apparently has a 40 foot curb to curb width. This is adequate
to accommodate separate left.and right turn lanes. El Bordo Avenue could be
restriped to accommodate this request. It would require elimination of parking
on both:sides of El Bordo Avenue to within about 100 feet of El Camino Real.
b. Rancho del Bordo Mobile Home.Access
Question was raised about the ability of mobile homes to be delivered-to and
from the Rancho del Bordo Mobile Home Park. The raised median represents
a potential barrier for mobile homes to be maneuvered to and from El Camino
Real. Ramping using planks can be added on the curb to allow the curb to be
mounted if necessary. Also, El Bordo Avenue can be used as an access route.
It appears that mobile homes should be able to be delivered to and from the
mobile home park without serious disruption of traffic.
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C. Rancho del Bordo Emergency Vehicle Access
Concern has been raised regarding the:ability of emergency vehicles to enter
the Rancho .del Bordo Mobile Home Park. These vehicles will generally be
coming from the north end be required .to make:a left turn across the-raised
median. A mountable curb was installed and appears to be:able to easily be
traversed by normal passenger.cars. Exiting emergency vehicles will typically
be turning right:to proceed northbound on El Camino Real.and will not_have
to negotiate the raised median.
d. Atascadero State Hospital Traffic Signal
Observations of traffic operations during the mid and late afternoons indicate
that vehicles exiting the Atascadero State Hospital generally do not experience
significant delays. Nevertheless, a traffic signal warrant study would be
required to verify that a traffic signal is or is not warranted at the present time.
As traffic volumes increase along El Camino Real it is likely that :a traffic
signal will be needed at this location. Again,this should be verified by a traffic
signal warrant study.
e. Colombo Residence Driveway
The Colombo residence has a driveway located at approximately Station 304
plus 50. This is just within the southerly proximity of the median project.
Traffic to and from this residence that would otherwise be able to make a left
turn into and out of the driveway must make U—turns. The Esouthbound left turn
movement into the driveway must now continue south on El Camino Real.and
make a left turn into another driveway further south or make a TJ—turn on a
narrower portion of El Camino Real. One option is to remove a portion of the
raised median to allow left turns into and out of the driveway. A long term
solution is to extend the widening project south,perhaps to Ithe Bordeaux House
Apartments. A two—way left turn lane could be installed in this area.
8. General Conclusions
In conclusion, it appears that the installation of a two—way left turn lane is the more
desirable design alternative with respect to safety, convenience, energy consumption,
air pollution reduction, and reduced congestion. A raised median, nevertheless,
represent a reasonable design alternative in this situation. This is especially true if
aesthetics is a major consideration, because the raised median provides a landscaping
opportunity.
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With respect to future raised median installations in the City of Atascadero, it is
recommended that.a more detailed study be performed prior to a design .decision in
accordance with the selection process described on pages 19 through 23 of
Attachment 13.
'If you have any questions regarding this information,please do mot hesitate to contract me.
Thank you`for the opportunity to_assist you with'this project.
:Sincerely,yours,
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MEDIAN OPENING
SPACING GUIDELINES
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designs for median width for various de- For median ends wider than 4 feet, a bul
sign vehicles- let-nose design as shown in Figure VII.5 is
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DESIGNS FOR U-TURNS that closely fit the path of the inner rear
wheel of the selected design vehicle. The
advantage is that the driver of the left-
turning vehicle has a better guide for the
A passenger vehicle requires a minimum maneuver and the need for encroachment
.width of 20 feet to turn from the inner is minimized.
lane to the outer lane of a two-lane op=
posing movement. Similarly, a WB-50 Length of Median Openings -- For any
requires a 58-foot median. typical 3-or 4-leg intersection on a
divided roadway, the length of the
Median End Treatments -- The form of median opening should be as great as
treatment given to the end of a median the width of the crossroad roadway
adjacent to lanes of opposing traffic pavement, but in no case less than
depends largely on the available width. In 40 feet. Where the crossroad is a
nearly all cases of raised medians, the divided highway, the length of the
median end is curbed to delineate the lane opening should be at least equal to the
edge and to provide space for signs, width of the crossroad roadway plus
markers, and lighting standards. For that of the median width plus 8 feet.
4-foot-wide sections, the shape of the The 40-foot minimum length of opening
nose is usually semicircular as is shown in does not apply to openings for U-turns
Figure VII.4. as discussed earlier.
SEMI-CIRCULAR Spacing between median openings is
�- provided in Table VII.2 In all cases
MEDIAN WIDfDR
openings should not be provided where -
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Figure VII.6 shows minimum median open-
ing designs based on a control radius of
40 feet and 75 feet for a 90-degree inter-
FIGURE VII.4 section. The control radius is made tan-
gent to the upper median edge and to the
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6' 60' 74' 6' 115' 144'
8' 53' 72' 8' 110' 142'
10' 47' 70' 10' 105' 140'
12' 43' 68' 12' 100, 138'
14' 40' min_ 66' 14' 96' 136'
16' 40' min 64' 16' 92' 134'
20' 40' min 60' 20' 85' 130'
24' 40' min 56' 24' 78' 126'
32' 40' min 48' 32' 67' 118'
Control Radius of 40' Control Radius of 75'
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FIGURE VII.6. MINIMUM MEDIAN OPENINGS
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centerline of the undivided crossroad, to that of the gutter pan. The length of
thereby locating the semicircular median auxiliary lanes for turning vehicles typi-
end or forming a portion of a bullet nose cally consists of three. components:
end. The resulting length of median open- (1) deceleration length, (2) storage length,
ing varies with the width of median as and (3) taper. The total length of the
shown in the accompanying tables. auxiliary lane should be the sum of the
length for 'these components. Common
TABLE VIL2. MEDIAN OPENING.SPACING practice, however, is to accept a moder-
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Running through lanes and to consider the taper as
Speed Minimum Spacing Between part of the deceleration length.
(mph) Median Openings (feet) Some important design criteria to be con-
30 250 sidered with auxiliary lanes are discussed
in the following,
40 300 Plus 25 feet for
45 350 each car to be Left-Turn Lanes -- The use of storage
stored in the trun lanes for left turns or U-turns is ex-
50 425 lane at maximum tremely important in urban areas where
55 500 queue length. capacity and safety are problems. Along
arterials, as few as 20 to 50 left turns per
All Speeds: Openings provided at all hour can seriously disrupt flow in through
arterials, all collectors, lanes if an exclusive lane is not provided.
and some local streets.
The storage length of an exclusive left-
Source: Ref. (4) turn lane is a critical design element.
Inadequate length presents a safety prob
Auxiliary Lanes lem in that vehicles queuing in the lane
will eventually back into the through traf-
The primary purpose of auxiliary lanes is fic lanes. Also, utilization of the turn
to provide storage for turning vehicles, lane will be impaired if this occurs, as
both left and right. A secondary purpose vehicles desiring to move into the turn
is to provide space for turning vehicles to lane will be unable to do so and must wait
decelerate from the normal speed of traf- for the through lane to move ahead. Also,
fic to a safe speed for the turns or for through lane capacity is reduced when
stopping. Additionally, auxiliary lanes turning vehicles have backed into the
may be provided for loading or unloading through lane and are not moving.
passengers from buses or from passenger
cars. Another type of auxiliary lane is There are several techniques used to
the acceleration lane. These lanes are determine necessary storage length.
typically used at intersections with no Some cities have established "minimum"
signal control where it may be desirable lengths for lanes with low turn volumes.
to provide an area for vehicles turning Typical minimum lengths are 100 or
right or left onto a major street from a 150 feet. Other jurisdictions have used
cross street to accelerate to a speed concepts from capacity charts and nomo-
which allows them to merge safely with graphs to set the storage length. Still
the through traffic. others have used a "rule of thumb" from
the AASHTO Red Book which suggests
Auxiliary lanes should be at least 10 feet that by using 1.5 or 2.0 times the number
wide and preferably 12 feet wide. Desir- of vehicles which arrive at a uniform rate
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REPORT TO COUNCIL
II� CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda Item: D-2
THROUGH: Andy Takata, Acting City Manager Meeting Date:
FROM: Mark Markwort, Chief of Wastewater Operations
and Henry Engen, Community 'Development Director
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SUBJECT:
City Sewer Rate Analysis.
RECOMMENDATIQN:
Authorize the Community Development Director to negotiate with
Crawford, Multari, and Starr to analyze the currerit 'sewer system
rate structure and user fees for a fee of up to $5,000, and
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recommend an appropriate fee resolution for adoption.
BACKGROUND:-
In 19851 a stud b John Wallace and Associ tea suggested
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spectrum" improvements to Atascadero s sewer system
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needed to be accomplished. On March 3, 1986, Ordinance No. 121 ,
revised sewer connection fees in an tempt to augment AtascaderoIs
wastewater "Facilities Reserve Fund" to insure the availability of
funds necessary to construct these sewer system i rovements.
It is unfortunate that user fees were not rev sed as well. By
the time the new connection fee revision was enac ed, the cost of
+operating Atascadero's sewer system had already surpassed the
operating revenues generated by user fees which; ad been set in
1982 by Ordinance No. 54 (see attached) . Instead of being invested
for future system upgrades, the additional funs acquired by
Ordinance No. 121 were needed to cover daily operational costs.
The wastewater division as a whole, has operated profitably
since 1986. However, by subsidizing Operations and Maintenancewith
revenues earmarked for the Facilities Reserve Fund the balance of
this fund has weakened to a point where it is now beginning to lose
ground. This trend was predicted in the 1990 Crawford, Multari and
Starr, City of Atascgdero: Long Range (see
attached) This analysis also recommended that sewer fees be re-
evaluated to keep pace with necessary expenses.
In 1992 an analysis of the Wastewater Division's operating
fund was performed by Scott Perry of the City's Finance Department
(see attached) Although Mr. Perry's findings were similar to those
described by Crawford, Multari and Starr, the City's Finance
Director, Mark Joseph, , has indicated that wastewater's actual
financial shortfall is less severe than is indicated by Mr. Perry's
report
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TIMING:
Since the City's sewer user fees are collected only twice per
year in conjunction with Property Taxes, it is imperative that a
new sewer rate schedule be adopted by June 22nd to allow enough
time for incorporation into County records by August 10th. In this
regard, it is critical that this requested rate analysis be
initiated as rapidly as possible.
DISCUSSION
Capital improvements necessary to keep the City in compliance
with water quality regulations will soon require expending an
amount equal to Wastewater's entireFacility Reserve Fund. The
health of this fund must be maintained if it is to :fulfill its
primary function of financing the construction of necessary
facility upgrades. In order for this fund to remain healthy, daily
operations and maintenance must become self-supporting.
FISCAL ,IMPACT:
Approximately $5, 000 to hire Crawford, Multari and Starr to
study the current rate structure and develop an equitable means of
funding the daily operations and maintenance of the City's
wastewater treatment and collection system. This firm in intimately
familiar with the City's demographics, land use and fiscal.' status
and is able to project revenue -needs with alternate development
scenarios.
Funding would be procured from the Wastewater Facility
account.
ATTACHMENTS:
A') City of Atascadero Finance
Department, Summary of Findings
wastewater operating Fund,
March 1992.
B) City of ,Atascatro: Fiscal Analysis,
Appendix "All: Sewer Fund, Crawford,
Multari, and Starr , October, 1990.
C) Resolution No. 90-88, A. Resolution
Qf the Council of the City of
Atascadero Setting Service ChArcres
for the Wastewater Division of the
Public Works Department, 9-13-88.
D) Ordinance No 54, Section 10. An
Ordinance Amending Certain Sections
of the Atascadero` County Sanitation.
District Ordinance Code. ..
May 24, 1982. (compare to current fees)
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS: WASTEWATER OPERATI14G FUND
By: Scott Perry
Authored: March. 1T, 1992
Upon first glance, the Wastewater Operating jFund's f�,nancial
statements for the fiscal years 8T--88 thru 90-91 make the fund look
as though it is operating prof itabAy. with adequate reserves for
equiptment replacement and contingenfcies'. Overall, the Wastewater
Operating Fund's fund balance is; increasing, but ' at too small of
a rate for cover its equipment replacement, upgrade, and expansion
costs that will have to be addressed in the near future. In
addition, the: fund is losing: money on an operating basis which is
not reflected in_ the 'prior years' financial statements=.
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The problem with the financial statements ties not in the
numbers themselves, but with the classification Of these numbers:
( i . e.. revenues) . There are many non-operatinjg revenues (as
designated by Ordinance 181) that are-" eing classified. as operating
revenues on the financial statements. .The inclusion of these non-
operating- revenues_ makes the operating- performance of the fund
appear better that- it is. Staff is: aware- of this deficiency- and.
plans. to correct the-: financial statements. before- ';the City' s: next
audit. The- only revenues that are available- for operating purposes
are 73% of the- assessed sewer charges after a $76,000 provision for
debt service is made, penalties for late payment of sewer charges,
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effluent fees, permit fees, and inspection fees (Ordinance 181
Title 7, Chapter 4, Section 005 and Title 7, Chapter 11 , Section
9) . If one looks at the report compiled by the Comptroller General
pertaining to the adequacy of wastewater user -fees (Exhibit C) , one
can see that many cities have been subsidizing their wastewater,
operating funds with other revenue sources that were not intended
for wastewater operations use.
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Several revenues that are being reported on the financial
statements are not for operating- purposes;. they are for equipment
replacement,.- upgrade, acquisition, _and• expansion of the City's
existing sewer system. These non-operating revenues: include 27%
of the assessed sewer charges after the $76,000 provision for debt
service has been made, extension fees , connection fees, and Lap-
in fees. The reserve. for these- funds was maintained ug thru the
fiscal fear 86-87 financial audit, but have since been consolidated
into the general. operating financial statements. The calculation
of these non-operating revenues can be seen on the bottom portion
of the re-cast income statements for the fiscal years 87-88 thru.
90-91 (See exhibit A) . The cumulative reserve for these non-
operating. revenues:_ totals $1,498,583. 191 at the- end of fiscal year-
90-91.
ear90-91. The figures: for FY 91-92. are- estimates for year-end. The:
establishment of this: reserve- would_ off-set the- cumulative- amount
in retained earnings which at June. 30, 1991 was 52,010, 105.. The
reserve- for these. funds should be re-established before- the City's
next audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1992.
As one can more clearly see- by looking at the re-cast
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Wastewater Operating Fund' s
generating sufficient revenues to cover its- viper .ting expenses _
In fact, the fund has been losing significant amounts of money in
each of the last four fiscal years. If the City is to account for
this fund as currently mandated by Ordinance 181, the operating
fund will have negative retained earnings in n ol
more than two
.- fiscal years_ I am forcasting an operating loss of nearly
345,000
for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1992. Over&It I project that
the fund will lose over $;250,000•"in` fiscal year 91.-9-1_ This loss.
stems in part from taking an extraordinary loss of approximately
$290 ,000 on the write-off of the abandoned Traffic Way wastewater
treatment plant_ The resulting combination of'' the Wastewater
Fund' s reserves and operating monies has distorted the fund' s
postion from an operating standpoint for the i t four fiscal
years, which has hampered management's ability to �ee the operating
losses . In order to make the fund profitable from a.rr operating
standpoint, and to address increasing costs of ',maintadning- the
City' s sewer, system, the revenues. front sewer service need should-
be dramatically increased. Toincr-ease: the revenues enough to
cover the- projected, operating- loss_ for FY 91-9Z� ($345',000) , one
would: have to raise overall sewer revenues. by' 5471,000. which
represents: 80= of the: current fees.
The: revenue/operating loss problem- is compounded by- two
factors , the increasing costs of maintaining the, City' s existing
sewer system and system- upgrades. A badly needed opol lection system
maintenance team could add- an additional $30,000-$50,000 to yearly
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operating expenses , but would increase the City's degree of
compliance with water quality regulations and decrease future costs
such as sewer line replacement. The City's sewer system is also
in need of repair and upgrades that could cost an estimated
$3 , 000 ,000 to $4,000, 000. After using $1 ,000,000 of the reserves
already discussed for these repairs and upgrades, the fund will
r still need to borrow an estimated $2,000,000 to $3,000,000
at an
approximate debt service cost of $200,000 to $300,000 a year
Combined, these two items would.=--cost and estimated $230,000 to
$350,000_ a year.. Simi Jarly,. over-&&I .sewer charges- wi I L have to- be
raised an additional $241 ,000 to $370,000 for an overall service
fee increase ( including the immediate increase to cover operational,
costs ) of up to $84-1 , 000 or 147-IC of current fees.
I have identified three possible sources of revenue that will
assist the fund in becoming profitable or at least enable it to
break even from an operating standpoint :
1 . Sewer availability- buildings adjacent to sewer lines
should. be hooked into the City' s sewer system. This will
also assist- the City in conf:orming- to water quality-
control
ualitycontrol standards, especia_lly" in. cease and desist areas.
2. Fee- payment- alI recipients of sewer services should. be•
assessed for sewer charges. This- should include=
government entities not currently being billed such as
schools and the City itself (Administation- Building,
Police, Fire, etc. ) . In addition, an amnesty period could
be established in which people who are on the City' s sewer
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system already but who are not being cgrrently assessed
can -come forward without penalty and_ start to be bi l led
at the normal appropriate rate_ Dye tests could be
performed for those potential customers who think
that they might be benefitting from City sewer services
and who are not currently being charged.V. After this
amnesty period is over, customers found to be on the sewer
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system without paying sewer charges could be subject to
a f ine and required to part' back sewer charges to the point
where the City determines the owner tapped into the sewer
system. in addition to the usual connection-related fees.
3 . Fee increases- the revenues generated from the previous
sources are likely to be small , so general fees should be
increased. If one looks at the current :sewer rates
charged throughout the county as compiled by the City of
Pismo Beach (Exhibit B) , one can see that the Wastewater
Fund-'s charges for service are comparab l a to other cities
in the county when it comes to residential , multi-family,
and mobile home service: fees (although I do not advocate
adjusting wastewater user, rates through comparison. with
other cities for reasons explained later in this. summary) .
The: Wastewater Fund rates are lower however, when: it comes
to- service rates- for motels, hotels: and.'';commercial.
customers. These rates should increase 'I dramatically-,
especially considering their flow and tape of discharge.
For example, commercial customers often create• more.-
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noxious waste than residential customers, but are being
charged approximately one-third of- the race of the average
residential customer_ in addition to fee parity, there
will be a need to increase overall sewer rates by a yet
undetermined amount_ Other cities in the county are
looking at increasing their sewer charges. The City of
San Luis. Obispo, according to Marl. Markwort, just
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increased its- sewer fees by approximately three-fold-
The Wastewater Fund is an enterprise fund, meaning that from
an accounting position it operates like m privately owned business-
The Wastewater Fund should take. a: proactive approach to fee
restructuring in order to continue to remain solvent and serve the
citizens of Atascadero in an efficient and well-deserved fashion.
As can be seen in the Comptro 1 ler General ' s report, many government
entities are not charging their users for the cost of operating
their sewer systems. They are- often supplementing their operating
revenue- with connection, tap-in, and extension fees. much like the
City' s own Wastewater Fund has been doing. The Wastewater Fund' s:
reserves should be kept separate: from the operating revenues and:
used for the purposes designated in the: City' s. Ordinance: 181 which
established the: Wastewater Fund in. the: City' s: care:.. The: Wastewater-
Fund
astewaterFund then needs to_ increase= fees to cover its operating costs: and_
it should- charge those: benefitting from- its service- ozr an equitable:
basis.
In researching the accounting records, I noted that the-
Wastewater- Fund seems to be running at a. reasonable cost from: an
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operational perspective_ At the same time it is clear that the end
users of this public service are not being -charged for the real
cost of the service that they are being provided with. Many times
cities advocate setting their user rates so` that they are
comparable to other cities in the general area, usually because it
is poItically more pleasing. I do not think that the City's sewer
rates should be tied to those of other cities in the county because
of, among other reasons, the great variation in population
densities . The uniqueness of the-Ctty of Atascadero does not lend
itself well to simple comparison•.vwith_ other cities in the county_
One reason for this is the large lot sizes. in the City. These
large lots make the City's- population density lower than most of
the municipalities that the City would be compering itself to.
This in turn should result in less. users per mine on the City' s
sewer system which should result in higher fees per user. In
short, a. user should' expect to pay higher user fees for having
larger than average ( love density) lots. As an example, consider
two cities, City A and City B. Each city has one mile of sewer,
1 int-- the same exact treatment plant that costsr K dol Lars- a: year
to maintain. City .A- has twice- the users on its sewer line than
City B because: it has a. higher population density Therefore- on
an equitable: basis, a. user of City- A's services ^should: bear half
the cost of a_ user of City- B' s. services. t believe- that this
situation pertains to the. City. For this reason- aplone- Atascadero' s
sewer fees may exceed many or all of the fees in our neighboring-
cities . The other arguement against setting' sewer- rates by
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comparing the City to other local municipalities is that other
cities may 'not have their rates set correctly.. They might be set
according to what other cities incorrectly have been set at, they
may have been set years ago and have not been updated, they may not
be on a equitable basis or any of a host of problems_ The bottom
line is that the system should be self-supporting. This fact will.
r be mandated by any institution that will be: lending the Wastewater
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Fund money for the aforementioned improvements and upgrades. to the:
.City' s sewer system. Lending institutions will not fund an entity
that cannot break.-even-
The fact that the Wastewater. Fund will soon need to borrow,
money to replace and upgrade components of its sewer system brings.
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into play the importance of raising the wastewater fees in the near-
future.
earfuture. The projects that the Wastewater Fund is gearing= up to
undertake are necessary to comply with clean groundwater standards
and to ensure public health and safety. These issues cannot be-
pushed aside until some. further date without a significant increase
in costs to the Wastewater Fund, the: City and eventually to its
citizens. Since the City bills for sewer fees on the yearly tag
bills through the County of San Luis Obispo in August, it is
imperative- that the City- increase fees by then to a. point- that will
allow, the- Wastewater Fund to operate- at a. self-supporting leve_1 .
This; action will enable: the Wastewater Fund- to be eligible: for
financing. If the City- waits to increase sewer fees, or if- the
sewer fees are not increased to a point where the Wastewater Fund-
is
undis self-supporting, the City will be delayed. in its attempt to make
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the necessary improvements in the City' s sewer system because
financing for a large portion the proposed projects will have to
be attained before construction begins_ As previously stated, the
Wastewater Fund must be operating profitably before financing can
be obtained. A lending: institution will 'demand -that the Wastewater
Fund increase its rates to a self-supporting level before any
r funding is granted_ In other words , the much needed repl cements
'i and improvements cannot be made until the Wastewater Fund has
increased its revenues through a=significant increase in its user
fees_
In conclusion, through an analysis of the Wastewater Fund' s:
revenue: sources,. the City should raise its seVer rates on an
equitable basis (e.g. user flows) to allow the Wa$tewater Fund to
operating expenses and to make the capital improvements-
recoup
its _ g _
necessary to have a Glean, reliable sewer system. These revenue
increases should occur in the near future to avoid & major delay,
in the construction of sewer projects that are necessary to ensure
Public: health and safety.
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EYFiIBIT '•�•
CITY OF ATASCADERO
WASIEWATER OPERATING FUND INCaW STXTWE 3
FY 87-88 THROUM FY 91-92 (EST.)
FY 87-88 FY 88-89 FY' 89-90 FY 90-91 FY 91-92
(EST.)
OPERATING REVENUES:
Charges for Service 462,430.00 S01,976.00 553,716.00 569,4.75.00 588,675.00
Less: Debt Service Reserve (76,000.00) (76,000.00) (•76,000.00) (76,000.00) (76,000.00)
Less: Replacement Reserve (104,336.10) (115,013.52) (128.983.32) (133,238.25) (138,422-25)
Penalties. 0.00 0.00 0.00 7,549.00 14.000.00
Effluent 0.00 0.00 0.00 150.00 15,726.00 790.00 15,100.00
Permit and Inspection 0.00 450.00
TOTAL. OPERATING REVENUES: 282,093.90 3L1,412.48 349,482.68 383,701.75 403,352.75
OPERATING EXP_cNDITORES:
Employee Costs IST,468.00 208.678'.00 216,380.40 253,797.27 7.68,950.00
Maint. and Operation LZ7,862.00 131,097.00 102,519.00 '2=,235.00 181,400.00
Op. Supplies and Svcs. 81,475.00 82,771.00 143,373.00 137,931.00 521100.00
Depreciation 244,321.00 249,588.00- 2$5,694.39 258,902.4.1 245,000.00
TOTAL OPERATING WENSES: 641,126.00 672,134.00 717,966.74 772,865.68 747,450.00
OPERATING U4COb E (LOSS): (359,032.10) (360,721.52) (368,454.11) (389,163.93) (3",09T.25)
NONOPE ATING REV.(E P.)
Interest Income- 196,611.00 230.919.00 254.466.00 =,19T.20 240,000.00
Property Taxes -131,271.00 38,275.00 60,948.00 18.862.00
Transfers From Funds 0.00 0.00 0.00 8.142_05 3.000.00
Transfers to clmds 0.00 0.00 (73,300.00) (88.400.00) (92,300.00)
Int/Principal Dymts. (84.858.00) (94.048.00) (81.040.00) (78,490.00) (76.000.00)
Reserve- for- Debt Service- 76,000.00 76.000.00 76,000.00 76,300-00 76,000.00.
Z7► Replacement Reserve- 104,336.10 115,013.SZ 128,983.32 133,238.25 150,322.50
4onservic& Revenues 90,900.00 121,924.00 64,689.00 123,167.00 24,150.00
Miscellaneous (64,S12.00) 51.642.00 (99,IST.00) (24,005.00) (28T,37T.79)
TOTAL.,,\XWOp-. /.(�,j 436.403.10 632,721.52. 308,386.32 432,797.50 91.156.71
NEr INCOME (LASS): TT,371.00 272.000.00 (59,597.79) 43,633.57- (252,940.54.)
S13VEW FACILITIES RESERVE
FY 87-8$ :Y 88-89 FT.89-90 FY'90-41 rY(ESr.I`)SI
Balance-For-ward, July- 1 616,332.00 811.568.10 1,048,505.52. 1.242,177-.94- 1,498,583.19-
Add: 275 Revenuer Reserve- 104,336.10 115,013.52- 1'..8'.983.32. 133.'38.2-7 t38.4-22-25
Add: Nonservice Revenues 90.900.00 121.924.00 64,689.00 123,167.00 24-,150:00'
Less: Upgrades/Purchases. 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Ending Balance, June-30 811,568.10 1,048,505.62 1,242,177.94- 1,498,583.19 1,661,155.44-
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City of Atascadero -
Fiscal Analysis
Appendix A: Sewer Fund
Background The Atascadero County Sanitation District provided sewer ope>laations for the City urd
t November 1, 19M. The district was operated by the City,but remained a separate legal entity for-
financial reporting purposes, On November 1, 1988.the Sanitation District became part of the City and
has since been included within Atascadero's financial reporting structure.
In 1989,the City provided direct sewer s#rWce to 3,264 dwelling units, as weq as receiving pumped
septage from septic tanks. This generates about 1.1•million gallons per day OVdy of sewage during
average dry weather flows. The existing wastewater treatment facility has the capacity to process 1.4
million gallons per day (mgd)of effluent. That capacity needs to be expanded to 2.4 mgd to meet the
future demand of buildout under the existing general plan and zonN.
Uperat 49 Costs: Table A-1 displays the sewer fund's historic operating expenditures. Between 1982
and 1987, nominal operating costs increased modestly from$349,474 to$48$,200, a change of about
39% in six years. to 1988, several engineering studies were conducted which increased operating
expenses. Also,during 1989 a major upset to the plant occurred when laige'ramount of septage
pumped from septic tanks temporarily overwhelmed the plant's ability to process sewage. This required
the City to purchase emergency aerators and hire a dredge to remedy the situation. Depredation
expense also increased substantially in 1988 and 1989 as several miles of s"er lines were laid each
year. I
Operating expenses since 1988 have fluctuated widely and are proiected to mach$716,435 during
fiscal year 1991. This is partially explained by.an Increasing contingency fund for emergencies.' -
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Table A-1
Historical Sewer Operating Expenditure
NOMINAL CPI 1980$
OPERATNG PERCENT 1980- OPERATNG PERCENT
YEAR EXPEND7ITURE CHANGE 100 EXPENDTIT'URE CHANGE
1982 .$349,474 121.3 $288,107
1983 $349.434 -0.01% 125.2 $279,101 -3.13%
1984 $390,367 11.71% 129 $302.610 8.42%
1985 $426,246 9.19% 133 $320.486 5.91%
1986 $441,969 3.690/6 136.8 $323,077 0.81%
1987 $488,200 10.46% 137.9 $354,025 9.580/0
1988 $641,126 31.32% 142.3 $450,545 27.26%
1989 $785,119 22.461% 146.7 $535,187 18.790/9
1990 $593,935 -24.351% 151.3 $392,555 •26.65%
1 1 716 20.63% 156 16.99°/
COMPOUNDED ANNUAL RATE 8.300/6 5.32%
Some: Atascadero co►my s�itsbon Disci«Audits.
Cig►of Atascadero i�rrmnciai S<alerrrerus.
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Discussions with public works staff indicate that this practice will likely persist into the future. Hence,
we used the current budgeted estimate,converted to 1990 dollars, as the starting point for projections
of future operating expenses.
Projected Operating Cost The past nine year trend in constant dollars was bused to derive an annual
compounded growth rate. Table A-1 displays past operating expenditures in 1980 dollars. Comparing
1982 actual and 1991 projected operating expenditures yields a 5.3%compounded growth rate in
constant dollars. Projecting this growth rate forward from the 1990 base yearp,suggests an expected
operating expenditure in 2005 of aboui$1.43 million in constant 1990 dollars.
Capita!Improvements Program Table A-2 displays the proposed capital improvement program for
the wastewater treatment plant. The three $620,000 expenditures recomrtten0ed for 1992 through
1994 will pay the cost of increasing plant capacity to 2.4 mgd. The rest of the payments reflect
expected expenditures for replacement items to maintain the plant.
11%wastewater capital fund is projected to have a balance of$1.1 million at the end of fiscal year
1990/91. This amount will be applied to the plant expansion project. Discussions with staff indicate
that excess operating revenues will comprise the remainder of the needed funds to finance the project.
Hence, the City will not have to use debt financing to expand the treatment plant capacity. However,
as Table A-3 shows, revenues are not projected to be sufficient to cover the plant expansion costs.
Clearly, sewer charges will need to be increased.
The sewer fund has ongoing debt service payments from the sale of revenue;bonds that began in
1981. The revenue for these payments comes from the wastewater operating fund. These debt
service expenditures are above and beyond projected operating expenses. The debt service is about
$88,000 per year. Table A-3 displays the 1990 dollar value of those future debt service payments.
Revenues Sewer Fund revenues originate from monthly sewer charges, connection fees, property
taxes, and other sewer revenue. In fiscal year 1990-91 these revenues are expected to total about
$680,000. Table A-3 displays the revenue model's projection of total sewer find revenues. The model
predicts modest gains in 1990 dollars to about$845,000 in 2005. (See Appendix E for a discussion of
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Projected Capital Improvements ' Wastewater
Treatment
YEAR PROPOSED PROJECTS EST.COST '
X1990$)
1990-91
1991-92 -Stage 2 Project $620,000
1992-93 -Stage 2 Project $620,000
1993-94 -Stage 2-Project - $620,000
1994-95
1995-96 -Subsequent Improvements $205,000 -
1996-97 -Subsequent improvements $205,000
1997-98 -Subsequent Improvements $205,000
1998-99 -Subsequent Improvements $205,000
1999-00 -Subsequent Improvements $205,000
2000-01 -Subsequent Improvements $205,000
2001-02 -Subsequent Improvements $205,000
2002-03 -Subsequent Improvements $205,000
2003-04 -Subsequent Improvements $205,000
2004-05 -Subsequent improvements $205.000__
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the formulas and assumptions used to forecast revenues).
As Table A-3 clearly illustrates, revenues will not keep pace with projected expenditures. in any case,
fees will need to be increased by the mid-199Vs to keep pace with increased expenses. This suggests
that the City should regularly review, and as necessary. increase fees to keep pace with expected
costs.
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ATTACHMENT "C"
RESOLUTION NO. 90-88
A RESOLUTION OF' THE COUNCIL OF THE -CITY OF
ATASCADERO SETTING SERVICE CHARGES FOR 'THE
WASTEWATER DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS. Section 7-11.001 Of. the Wastewater Division
Ordinance imposes a . monthly sewer service charge For all
premises connected to the publie' sewer system,; or to which
• • • connection is availabler -and -
WHEREAS. The Public Works Department has ''analyzed the
cost of treatment of effluent from each category and has
sect the service rate as appropriate.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Atascadero
does resolve to establish the following service charge
schedules
a) Single Family Reeidential .Uni.t $10.54
b) Apartment Buildings
(Per dwelling unit) 9.86
c) Mobile Home Spaces (Per square) 8.24
d) Hotel/Motel (per dwelling unit) 2.62 •
e) Rest Homes/Hospitals (Per bed) 3.50
f) Commercial Unit . . 3.23
g) Office Buildixigs '(per office unit) 3.21
h) Restaurants
40 seats or less 74.58 .
41 60 seats x09.35
61 - 100 seats 144.12
More than 100 seats 178.89
i) Churches/Meeting Halls
Less than 150 seats 15.00
150 - 250 seats 25.00
Over 250 seats 35.00
3) Schools (Per student average
daily attendance as of March 31
Preceeding each fiscal year) 0.085
k) Service Stations
23.28'
1) Laundry/Laundromat 145.85
m) Dry--Cleaners:basic commercial rater 3.23
Plus per washing machine 4 .88
n) Car Wash 78.18
o) Fire Station 99.26
P) Warehouses/Storage Facilities 17.09
q) Theater 44 .42
r) Any Occupied Premises not Connected
to an Available Sewer 7.00
s) Truck Disposal of Sanitary Waste
Per Standard Residential size truck 20.00
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ATTACHMENT 11W
.:.leY1r ,�'i.!'f. ::�. ATASCAUSNT
RO COUNTY SANSTATION DISTRICT
COUNTY Or SAN LUIS OBISPO
�4��,�,• . .e.,i�3 STATE OF ChLIPORNXA
ORDINANCE NO. 54
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTA=N 833C`l'IONS OF THR
ATASCADERO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT ORDTNMCB
CODE, DELCARING AN URGMCY, AND PROVIDING THAT
THE ORDINARCE SHAT,L 'SAES .EFFECT_IMMEDIATELY
District Ordinance Codd is hereby amended to read as follows:
_1.1 where is hereby levied and imposed upon any occupied
prremises within the Atascadero County Sanitation District,
having an 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
(b) Apartment Dviiding (per dwelling unity 9.86
(c) kobile Home Spaces (per space) 8.14
(d) Hotel/Motel ' (per dwel).ing unit) 2.62
(e) Rest Homes/Hospitals (per bed) 8.26
(f) Commeroi.al 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 Halle 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
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Charge
(n) Car Wash $79.17
(o) Fire Station 99:26
(p) Tare 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 ped load or portion
thereof.
The foregoing Ordinance was introduced, adopted,and ordered
published at a meeting of the District Board oaf Directors held
on May 24, 1982, by the following vote:
Ayes: Directors Highland, Mackey, Neloon, Stover and
President Wilkins. .
Noes: None
Absent: Nome
Rab rt J. W'1 ins, Jr. , Chai an
APPROVED AS'',' TO RM:
ATTEST:
ALLEN GRIME, , Attorney
M ray - warden, Secret y