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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 092679 MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Adjourned Regular Meeting September 26, 1979 7: 30 p.m. Atascadero Administration Building The meeting was called to order at 7: 30 p.m. by Mayor Wilkins with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Wilkins also gave the invoca- tion. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Highland, Mackey, Nelson, Stover, and Mayor Wilkins ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENT 1. Marilyn Brown discussed Diablo Nuclear Power Plant and the effect a melt-down would have on the Atascadero area. She requested that Council form a committee to develop an evacuation plan for the City of Atascadero. Mayor Wilkins noted that the City was still relying on the County for services and an evacuation plan could not be developed until the City had its own fire and police departments to assist' n the preparation of such a plan. Councilman Mackey felt that a committee should be established to study an evacuation plan for Atascadero, but not just because of Diablo; there were many other disasters that should be planned for. 2. Harris Hesketh discussed the issue of County services to the City. Mayor Wilkins assured him that the City was pursuing discussions with the County on this matter and hoped to have it resolved soon. 3. Three "ladies" who stated that they were the 1979 Contes- tants for the Mudhole Queen, requested Council endorse- ment of the contest. They explained that the contest is a part of Atascadero' s Colony Days celebration which is to take place in October. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that the Council endorse the Mudhole Queen contest. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried. 4. Mike Lane informed the Council that he would like to volun- teer to be on a solar energy committee. A. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of the regular meeting of September 11, 1979 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Adjourned Regular Meeting September 26, 1979 Page Two 2. Treasurer' s Report, 8-21-79 through 9-19--79 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 3. Correspondence (RECOMMEND ITEM BE RECEIVED AND FILED) ' MOTION: Councilman Highland moved for the adoption of the Consent Calendar. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried. Mayor Wilkins stated that Council would consider Unfinished Business next so that Mr. Rogoway could give his presentation and then leave if he wished. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ' 1. Consideration of Planning Commission recommendations on lot line adjustment of portions of Lot 13 & 13A, Block 7, Atascadero Colony -- Ramey/Frantz/Gaynos Mr. Rogoway reviewed this lot line adjustment and stated that the Planning Commission had approved it with the conditions recommended by g the Planning Staff. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council approve the lot g PP ' line adjustment as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover. Councilman Mackey suggested that the approval also be condi- tioned on the applicant leaving at least four of the seven oak trees on the property standing. The motion was unanimously carried by roll call vote. MOTION: Councilman Mackey moved that the permit include a re- quirement that the applicant leave at least four of the oak trees. The motion died for lack of" a second. There was discussion regarding this matter with Councilman Highland stating that since the property includes two lots, it would be premature to set a condition before knowing what is to be con- structed on the property. Mr. Rogoway stated that when a permit is applied for, the building inspector looks at the property and makes recommendations regarding trees, etc. , before the permit is issued. C 0 MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Adjourned Regular Meeting September 26, 1979 Page Three ' B. HEARINGS, . APPEARANCES' AND REPORTS 1. Appearance of John Wilson, President, Local Library Users United, urging support of the library tax issue on November ballot Mr. Wilson discussed the value of libraries and the need to keep the materials in them current and the valuable role libraries play in people's lives. He asked Council to endorse the $5. 00 per household tax which will appear on the November ballot. Some Council members were concerned theperhaps $5. 00 would be too much for some low income families. Councilman Mackey stated that ' she was in favor of supporting the issue, however, since the majority of the Council did not seem to favor it, a motion would not pass. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council move on to B-2. The motion was seconded by Mayor Wilkins and carried with Councilman Mackey voting no. 2. Report from City Manager on Public Safety Departments Mr. Warden reviewed his memo to the Council. He emphasized ' that what has been proposed is a concept only. This is the time to consider alternatives to traditional forms of providing services; while the City is new and the departments are yet to be formed. It 1 is also important to consider these alternatives in light of saving the most money possible while providing the highest level of service for the money spent. Mr. Warden discussed the departments he had visited where the police and fire functions were combined. He has also talked to some cities where the public safety concept has failed; the most pre ' vailing reason for failure being that of the negative attitudes of employees. He stated that if the participants wanted it to work, it would. He noted that in the cities currently operating a combined ' department, no impairment of either the fire or police functions had occurred. He also noted that some form of integration would enhance fire activities by doubling the number of fully trained fire fighters for use when needed without adding to the overall strength of the fire service. There are several alternatives the Council could consider in providing public safety services from contracting with the Sheriff's department, to a partially integrated department, to a fully combined department. The concept is more likely to be successful in its imple- mentation 'in a newly incorporated city, Because of the rapidly rising MINUTES ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Adjourned Regular Meeting September 26, 1979 Page Four costs in fire and police services some alternatives to traditional approaches, without the traditional availability of funds, must be found if the City is to provide the breadth and quality of services desired There were many comments from the audience, mostly from members of the Atascadero Fire Department, in opposition to the proposal. They did not feel that a fireman or a police officer could be effec- tive in both positions. They emphasized the training and education required for each field and the diverse duties of each position, They also felt that the citizens would be. short-changed with this type of department. Mayor Wilkins stated that the Council realizes Atascadero has an oustanding fire department and they are not attempting to water down services to the people. He did feel, however, that the Council has an obligation to look into various ways of saving money as long as the level of services is maintained. He said that the Council will study the issue very carefully before making a decision and wel- comes the comments of the Fire Department and citizens of Atascadero. Don Sylvia, Fixe 'Chief, stated that the proposal lacked the input of the current Fire Department. He, along with several others, suggested that the Council form a committee to study this issue and make recommendations to the Council; this committee should receive input from the Atascadero Fire Department, Councilman Mackey favored consideration of items 5 and 6 of the memo which had to do with separate departments with some functions integrated; she was also in favor of a committee. Mayor Wilkins stated that he would establish a committee and let the Council know who would be on it. D. NEW BUSINESS 1. Request of Access California for designation of October as Employ the Handicapped Month Mayor Wilkins stated that if there were no objections, he would take the perogative of declaring the month of October, "Employ the Handicapped Month. " Council had no objections and Mr. Warden stated that he would have a proclamation prepared for Mayor Wilkins' signature. ■ MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Adjourned Regular Meeting September 26, 1979 1 Page Five 2. Consideration of advertising for Building Inspector and 1 Planning and Building Department Secretary Mr. Warden stated that the salaries suggested in the ads were arrived at as a result of a salary survey among the cities in the County. The proposed salary for the Building Inspector is _$1458 and for the Secretary, $890. Mr. Warden stated that the cut-off date for accepting applications would be arrived at later when an antici- pated date for the hiring of a Planning Director can be determined; this will enable the Planning Director to take part in the hiring process for his staff. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council approve the pro- posed advertisements for a Building Inspector at a monthly salary of $1458, and a Planning and Building Department Secretary at $890 monthly. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Highland, Mackey, Stover and Mayor Wilkins NOES: None ABSTAIN: Councilman Nelson 3 Employment Agreement with Murray L. Warden Councilman Mackey stated that she had some misgivings about the agreement; she want to change Section 6 of the Agreement to read "San Luis Obispo County" as opposed to "the local area" for the use of Mr. Warden' s automobile. Mr. Warden stated that he wanted to dis- cuss the matter in executive session. Councilman Highland suggested that Council adjourn'to executive session to discuss the matter so that it can be resolved without further delay. Mayor Wilkins adjourned the meeting to executive session ,at 10: 02 p.m. and Council returned to regular session at 10:09 p.m. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that the Agreement with Mr. Warden be approved as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously carried by roll call vote. 4. Consideration of entering into an agreement with Coopera- tive Personnel Services for employee examining services MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that . Warden , City �' Murrayy r Manager, be authorized to enter into and sign an agree- ment with the California State Personnel Board, Cooperg-- MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Adjourned Regular Meeting September 26, 1979 Page Six tive Personnel Services Division, for the purpose of performing examining services for the City of Atascadero. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and unani- mously carried by roll call vote. E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION 1. City Council (a) Councilman Highland reported on a meeting he and Councilman Stover had attended with the Atascadero Fire Department where discussion had centered around acquiring a substation. It was decided that renovation of the present fire station could be accomplished which would give the department considerably more room. The Department would like the Council to appoint two of its members to meet with the District Board to go over the plans for the renovation since the building will ultimately belong to the City. Councilman Mackey asked if she could be a member of that Board; Mayor Wilkins appointed Councilmen Mackey and Highland to the committee. (b) Councilman Nelson reported on what had been accomplished with regard to helping Mr. Gayle with the security at the Zoo and with some of the other things that needed to be done around the Zoo; he stated that several things were being considered for making the Zoo more secure including lights, an electronic system, higher fence, etc. He said that there would be a-work day at the Zoo to include tree trimming on this Saturday, September 29th from 8 : 00 a.m. to noon. The Jay Cees will be working and anyone else interested in helping is invited. (.corrected 10-8-79) policing discharge of firearms (c) Mayor Wilkins asked the(City Attorney if the. City will be responsible for�r - e- 3r ] within the City limits or in the fire district boundaries as well. Mr. Grimes stated that since the City had adopted the County' s ordinances, the limits of the District would be set forth in the ordinance and the City would have to comply; however, he will look into the matter and report back to Council. (d) Councilman Nelson reminded the Council that a card system had been suggested at an earlier meeting to allow organization of public participation in the meetings Council discussed this matter and decidedthatthe informal way in which the Council is presently operating is sufficient for now. i l MINUTES ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Adjourned Regular Meeting September 26 , 1979 Page Seven 2. City Attorney Mr. Grimes had nothing to report 3. City Manager (a) Mr. Warden read an article cut out of a San Francisco Chronicle by Herb Caan regarding Ataseadero's adver- tisement for a Police Chief. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Wilkins adjourned the meeting at 10;27 p.m. Recorded by: MURRAY L. WARDEN, City Clerk i ��4 ACCkxe,� By: Ardith Davis Deputy City Clerk i 1