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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 111479MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL ' Regular Meeting November 14, 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 and Mayor Wilkins ABSENT: Councilman Stover PUBLIC COMMENT 1. A gentleman talked about the City's new bus system and suggested that it be expanded to include the Twin Cities Hospital. Mayor Wilkins stated that the.City does not control the system as yet; also, it is only in its first week of operation. 2. Mr. John Cole stated that the rules for the Emblem Con- test have been violated in that the finalists had been ' requested to redo their drawings in black and white and in a more professional manner. He cited the various rules he felt had been violated. Mike Lucas responded to the charges; he had received no complaints from the other finalists. Council members discussed this matter and it was noted that the Council would choose the final entry from three recommended by the Council committee appointed to narrow them down. He requested that the final emblem entries be reduced by 50% so that the Council can see how they will look when placed on City stationery. 3. Mayor Wilkins advised that Councilman Stover was ill and would probably not be at Council meetings for the next month or longer. ' A. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of the regular meeting of October 22, 1979 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 2. Minutes of the special meeting of October 27, 1979 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) MOTION: Councilman Mackey moved for the approval of the Consent Calendar. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and unanimously carried. B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES AND REPORTS 1. Environmental Determinations MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting November 14, 1979 Page Two a. Prestini Departmental Review ED79--08 Ellen Rognas from the County Environmental Coordinator's Office reviewed these projects for Council. This project was for a request to allow a restaurant in a C -1-D zone. The Staff had recommended a Negative Declaration finding and the Planning Commission had con- curred in that finding, MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council adopt the Planning Commission"s finding for a Negative Declara- tion. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried. b. Godfrey/Gutierrez Departmental Review ED79-14 This project is for an addition of four apartment units to an existing four -unit apartment complex and the Staff had recommended, a Conditional Negative Declaration finding in which the City Planning Commission had concurred. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council adopt the Planning Commission's recommendation for a Conditional Negative Declaration. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and unanimously carried, C. Yeomans Parcel Map ED79-26 ' d. Yeomans/Jenkins Lot Line Adjustment AL79-22 e. Jenkins Parcel Map ED79-27 f, Boyle Parcel Map ED79-28 These projects had all been included under one Environmental Determination by the County Staff. Ellen Rognas passed out a letter from Central Coast,Laboratories which answered some of the focus questions required by the Staff determination. She asked that Council eliminate soil erosion and landslide hazard; and flood and fire hazard from the focus items for the EIR. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council approve a Focused Environmental Impact Report for agricultural "potential; potential.for beginning a new land use trend; and cumula- tive impact only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried. 2. CO 78-100, Moore -Hilliard parcel map extension of time request Larry Red from the County's Subdivision Review Section reviewed MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting November 14, 1979 Page Three this project for Council. He stated that the Subdivision Review Board had recommended for denial and the Planning Commission had recommended that the extension be granted. A gentleman representing the applicant reviewed the problems he had had in securing neigh- boring property owners' agreement for road construction., MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council accept the Planning Commission's recommendation in this matter and grant the extension. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson, and unanimously carried. 3. CO 77-236, Finch -Stewart parcel map extension of time request Mr. Red stated that the Subdivision Review Board had recom- mended denial on the request for extension of time, however, the Planning Commission had recommended approval. Comments were heard from the applicant's agent Don Messer. MOTIONS Councilman Highland moved that Council accept the Planning Commission's recommendation and approve the time extension. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and unani- mously carried. 4. CO 77-241, Finch -Stewart parcel map extension of time request Mr. Red stated that the Subdivision Review Board had recommended approval of the request and the Planning Commission had concurred in that recommendation. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council approve the extension of time request. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and unanimously carried. 5. CO 77-233, Heino-Stewart parcel map extension of time request Mr. Red stated that the Subdivision Review Board had recommended approval of the time extension request and the Planning Commission had concurred in that recommendation. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council approve the extension of time request. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried. 6. AL 69-34, proposed lot line adjustment, Greenaway/ Department of Veteran Affairs 0 • MINUTES ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting November 14, 1979. Page Four Mr. Red stated that the recommendaon on this project was for approval by both the Subdivision Review Board and the Planning Commission. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved for approval of the lot line adjustment subject to the conditions set forth in the Subdivision Review Board Meeting of October 3, 1979. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and unani- mously carried. 7. Application for two certificates of compliance (CC54-111-36) Brainard Mr. Red stated that Certificates of Compliance are processed regardless of the zoning and General Plan classification or consis- tency. What is important to find is that the property was divided under existing rules and regulations at the time the parcels were first established. He reviewed the two certificates for Council infor mation and stated that the Planning Commission had approved the certificates at their November 5th meeting. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved for the approval of the applica- tions. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried. 8. Acceptance of Parcel Map AT 78-209, Worthan Mr. Red advised that the applicant in this matter has satisfied all conditions�of approval and he recommended that the map be accepted and t�e Clerk and Mayor authorized to sign. MOTION: Counilman Highland moved that Council accept the map and Zthorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and unanimously carried. 9. Acceptance of Parcel Map AT78-145, Nelson Resolution No. 17-79 accepting a five foot widening of a certain road into the City road system, City Road No. 4023 Councilman Nelson stated that he would not take part in the discussion or voting of this matter as the applicant was related to him. Mr. Red explained that the County Engineer had recommended that Council authorize signature of the map and adopt the resolution. MINUTES ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting November 14, 197 Page Five The map is consistent with the General Plan. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council adopt Resolution No. 17-79 and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the map. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and carried with Councilman Nelson abstaining 10. Consideration of condominium conversion moratorium Mr. Warden reviewed his memo to Council regarding this matter. The Council was also in receipt of a letter from Acting City Attorney Fred Metzger recommending that Council adopt an ordinance imposing a four month moratorium; Mr. Warden stated that he would pass out the ordinance if Council decided to impose a moratorium. At this time, it was in order to hear comments from the public regarding this proposal. There were no public comments on this matter. Council members discussed the issue and felt that a moratorium was in order to give them time to study the conversion subject and; develop rules and regulations to govern conversions. MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that Council adopt a four- month moratoruim on condominium conversions. The motion was seconded by Councilman Highland and unani- mously carried. Mr. Warden passed out Ordinance No. 12, an Ordinance making findings and creating a moratorium on the approval of permits for condominium uses, condominium subdivisions, and condominium conver- sions within the City of Atascadero and declaring said ordinance to be an emergency ordinance. Mayor Wilkins read the ordinance in its entirety. Mr. Peterson objected to adopting the ordinance before the public has a chance to look at it; he also stated that there were no provisions in the ordinance directing certain actions to be taken during the moratorium. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Ordinance No. 12 be adopted as an emergency measure The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried by roll call vote. 11. Tentative Tract #777, proposed condominium conversion subdivision of a 16 -unit apartment project on the east side of Capistrano Avenue Kamm-Orton- MINUTES -- ATASCADE.RO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting November 14, 1979 Page Six Mr. Warden advised that the applicant has withdrawn this application. 1 12. City Council selection of Planning Director Mayor Wilkins announced that, after interviewing applicants for Planning Director, Council had decided to hire Lawrence Stevens, a Senior Planner for the City of Norwalk. MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that Council hire Mr. Stevens as a consultant to set up a Planning Department and, after the department is established, he be hired as Planning Director. The motion was seconded by Council- man Highland and unanimously carried by roll call vote. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Mr. Stevens' salary be set at the advertised rate of $21,000 per year. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson. Mr. Warden asked that the 'hire date be included in that motion. ' Councilman Highland amended his motion to include that Mr. Stevens be hired effective December 1, 1979. Council- man Nelson accepted the amendment and the motion was unanimously carried by roll call vote. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Set date to interview Police Chief applicants Mr. Warden advised that there were seventeen applicants to be interviewed. Council set December 8th to interview starting at 8:00 a.m. 2. Employee holidays Mr. Warden advised that City employees would be off Thursday and Friday, November 22 and 23 in accordance with the holiday schedule adopted. when Council adopted the County Code. Also, December 24th is Christmas Eve and a regularly scheduled Council meeting date. He asked if Council wished to cancel the second meeting in December or set it for Wednesday, December 26th. Council members decided to cancel the meeting on December 24th, however, they would decide at a later meeting whether or not to have a second meeting in December. 3. Ordinance No. ll, an ordinance relating to the Office of The City Attorney MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting November 14, 1979 Page Seven MOTION: Councilman Highland moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 11. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and unanimously carried by roll call vote. D. NEW BUSINESS 1. Property tax revenue negotiations Mayor Wilkinsreviewed this matter which dealt with the nego- tiations the City must enter into with the County to determine Atascadero`s share of the property tax revenues. Mr. Warden had suggested that he and the City Attorney be appointed to negotiate with the County with no decisions made without Council approval. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that the City Attorney and City Manager be appointed to negotiate with the County and report back to Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried. 2. Employee health insurance Mayor Wilkins explained that the proposed coverage would be for City employees until, the JPA for employee health insurance went into effect, which is expected to be sometime after January lst. Council members can also be included in the coverage if they wish. There was discussion regarding the Fire Department Memorandum of Understanding which sets forth the employee benefits. Mike Cox asked what effect the JPA would have on that. Mr. Warden stated that that matter will have to be studied. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council implement the Blue Cross Group Plan Coverage 3077 as a temporary plan for employees only with the option of the employee covering his dependents, until such time as the City can activate a JPA coverage plan. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried. 3. Consideration of parking lot property acquisition Mr. Warden stated that he had been approached by,a realtor asking if the City would be .interested in purchasing the property on West Mall for a City parking lot. He stated that it is proper for the Planning Commission to consider this matter, but only as far as consistency with the General Plan and necessity for the City activities. If the Council wishes to pursue the matter after Planning Commission consideration, it would mean that an appraisal of the MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting November 14, 1979 Page. Eight property would have to be sought. Council members felt that the property would be necessary for City uses, however, they referred it to the Planning Commission for their recommendations before requesting an appraisal. E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATIONS AND/'OR ACTIONS 1. City Council (a) Councilman Mackey stated that she had attended the Growth Conference held in Arroyo Grande and found it very informative. (b) Mayor Wilkins asked about the status of the Ad Hoc Public Safety Committee. Mr. Warden stated that they had a meeting scheduled for November 28th and would probably have recommendations for Council after that. ■ 2. City Attorney ■ (a) Fred Metzger, Acting City Attorney, stated that Mr. Grimes' operation was successful and he was in the process of recovering. ■ 3. City Manager (a) Mr, Warden stated that he, was in receipt of a letter ■ from the County Engineer's Office reviewing the Largo and Cayucos Street road deposit situation which has been in the news lately. He advised Council that, contrary to reports in the newspaper, he had entered into no agreements regarding this situation. The Board of Supervisors has adopted the County Engineer's recommendation that the ordinance remain in effect insofar as these areas are concerned and that the County advance the costs of com- ■ pleting those streets to the City and that the City pay it back to the County with interest over a period of ten years. Mr. Warden said he planned to comeback with this matter as an agenda item at ■ the next meeting with some options outlined; one of which may be to rescind the County ordinance that the City adopted as part of the County Code regarding this specific matter. (b) Mr. Warden advised that he would be in Los Angeles Monday attending a League of California Cities con- ference regarding the Gann initiative.. ' The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. ■ Recorded by: By: Ardith Davis MURRAY L. WARDEN, City Clerk Deputy City Clerk ■