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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
July 9 1979
The City Council of the City of Atascadero, meeting in
regular session on the above date, was called to order by Mayor
Wilkins at '7 ; 30 p,m, in the Rotunda Room of the Administration
Building with the following Councilmen answering roll: Nelson,
Mackey, Wilkins, Highlan and Stover,
1. The Mayor called for the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation
and requested public comments.
2 . The Council considered Resolution Number 1-79 a resolution
appointing the City Attorney, Mr. Allen Grimes, which was read
and introduced. Motion by Councilman Nelson, seconded by
Councilman Stover, for adoption. Motion passed by the
following vote:
iAyes: Nelson, Mackey, Wilkins,, Highland and Stover
Noes: None
3. The Council was advised that the Central Coast Cities
Joint Powers Authority for s.eflt-insurance had approved
admitting Atascadero into the seven cities self-insurance
fund. The Council was advised that the cost of the initial
coverage would be approximately $10, 500 with an additional
$6, 000 due to the Joint Powers Authority in two equal installments,
one due December 30, 1979 and the final one June 31, -1980.
Motion by Councilman Mackey, seconded by Councilman Stover, for
adoption passed by the following roll cal-1 vote:
Ayes: Stover, Highland, Wilkins, Mackey, and Nelson
Noes: None
4.The City Council considered Ordinance Number 3, an ordinance
imposing a sales and use tax to be administered by the State
Board of Equalization. Motion by _Councilman Stover, seconded
by Councilman Highland, to adopt as an urgency measure passed
by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Nelson, Mackey, Wilkins, Highland and Stover
Noes: None
5. The City. Council considered an agreement with the State
Board of Equalization for administering the sales and use tax:
Motion by Councilman Highland, seconded by Councilman Nelson, _
approving the agreement and directing the Mayor and Acting City
Clerk to execute same passed by the following ' vote:
Ayes: Stover, Highland, Wilkins, Mackey, Nelson
' Noes: None
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6. There was considerable discussion concerning the adoption of
Ordinance Number 4, an ordinance establishing the office of
City Manager, with comments from the audience concerning the
duties and responsibilities of this position. After considerable
discussion Councilman Mackey moved, seconded by Councilman`
Stover, that this matter be tabled until the July 16th meeting so
that the City Attorney would have an opportunity to review its
contents. Council desired to have the matter again considered at
the next meeting. Motion unanimously carried by voice vote_
I7. The Council considered Ordinance Number 5, an ordinance
establishing the office of City Clerk, with a motion by
Councilman Mackey that this item be tabled until the July 16th "
meeting. Motion died for lack of a second. Ordinance Number
5 was read by title only. Motion by Councilman Highland, seconded
by Councilman Nelson, to adopt Ordinance Number 5 as an urgency
measure, passed by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Nelson, Wilkins, Highland, Stover
Noes: Mackey
8. Consideration was given to and discussion concerning
adoption of Ordinance Number 6 ensued with Ordinance Number
6 being read by title only. Ordinance Number 6 concerned the
creation of the office of City Treasurer. Motion by Councilman
Highland, seconded by Councilman Stover for adoption. Councilman
Mackey expressed a desire to have this item tabled until the
July 16th meeting. Motion was passed as an urgency measure by the
following roll call vote
Ayes: Stover, Highland, Wilkins, Nelson
Noes: Mackey
9. Council considered and discussed adoption of Ordinance Number 7,
an ordinance establishingthe office of Finance Director. Motion
by Councilman Highland, seconded by Councilman Nelson, to table
this item until after review by the City Attorney to be returned
at the July 16. 1979 meeting. Motion carried by unanimous
voice vote.
10. Council discussed the composition and term of the Planning
Commissioners and sought comment from the audience. After discussion
the Council directed that an ordinance be drafted creating the
Planning Commission. Considered seven members initially with 'a
eventual five member composition but the number of seats
shou ld be left open for further discussion. The Council felt
that Commissioners should be selected from the community at large
and every effort should be made to provide a cross section of
com munity interests. This ordinance was to be considered at the
next regular meeting.
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11. The Council discussed the possible meeting dates for
interview of Planning Commission applicants. It was decided
that interviews would take place on July 17,1979 at 7 ; 00 p.m.
in the Rotunda Room and the first reading of the ordinance
creating the Planning Commission would be on July 23, 1979.
12. Under individual Coty Council determinations, Councilman _
Highland remarked that a letter should be sent as soon as
possible to the California Highway Patrol asking for continued
patrol coverage until the city police department is operational .
Mayor Wilkins read a letter from Mike Lucas concerning the
contest to create a city emblem for a city seal . Council
unanimously concurred that Mr. Lucas continue his efforts to
create a seal and emblem.
Mayor Wilkins reported on the Mayor' s and Manager' s meeting
held in Grover City. This a a bi-monthly meeting of the
Mayors and Managers of the cities in San Luis Obispo County
during which matters of mutual concern are discussed. The major_
topic of this meeting was the approval of allowing Atascader to
join with the other cities in the self-insurance pool. Mayor
Wilkins emphasised the cooperative attitude of the other cities and
of the savings to be realized through this joint effort .
Mr. Warden requested that the Council authorize him to start
acquiring office supplies and the minimum necessary equipment to
get the administrative functions operational. He requested and
initial approval of $600. 00 for this purpose. Councilman
Highland moved and Councilman Stover seconded that Mr. Warden
be authorized to expend no more than $600. 00 for the initial
equipping of the administrative office. The motion was passed on
the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Stover, Highland, Wilkins, Mackey, Nelson
Noes : None
Mr. Warden requested adjourment to executive session
to consider a personnel matter.
Following the executive session at which there was no
official action taken it was moved by Councilman Highland
' seconded by Councilman Stover and passed unanimously that the
meeting be adjourn ed to regular session.
Motion by Councilman Stover, seconded by Councilman Highland
and passed unanimously that the meeting be adjourned to 7: 30 p.m. on
the 16th day of July, 1979.
rra :e Warden
cti g City Clerk