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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 112679 0 10 rMINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting November 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 gave the invocation. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Highland, Mackey, Nelson and Mayor Wilkins ABSENT: Councilman Stover PUBLIC COMMENT None A. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of the regular meeting of November 14, 1979 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 2. Treasurer' s Report, October 18 ,to November 19 ,1979 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) ' MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved for the approval of the Consent Calendar. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried. B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES AND REPORTS 1. Environmental Determinations a. Nehez P - - Parcel Map ED79 66 (CO 79 30) (Planning Commission recommends focused EIR) ' MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission which includes the Environmental Coordinator' s recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried. b. M.S.W. Departmental Review ED79-11 (U790119:1) (Planning Commission recommends focused EIR) MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council accept the Planning Commission's recommendation plus the Environ- mental Coordinator's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried. Councilman Highland noted that this project is outside the sewer district and stated that he would not favor any future projects ' unless they are inside the district. 1 r MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting November 26, 1979 ' Page Two ' 2 . Consideration of parking lot property acquisition (Planning Commission recommends acquisition) Mr. Warden reviewed this item for Council. The property in ' question is across the street from the Administration Building on East Mall. The Planning Commission had recommended that the pro- perty be purchased for City parking. rMOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that the City Manager proceed with securing appraisals of the _property and report r back to Council. The motion was seconded by Council- man Mackey. After further_ discussion on the matter, Council decided that 1 at least two appraisals should be sought. Councilman Nelson amended his motion to include that two appraisals of the property be secured. The amend- ment was accepted by Councilman Mackey and the motion was carried unanimously. ' 3. Consideration of disposition of road deposit program, e.g. , Largo and Cayucos Streets Mr. Warden explained the situation to the Council., MOTION Councilman Highland moved that this matter be continued until the next regularly scheduled meeting and instructed Staff to look into it further. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried. rC. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Discussion of proposed Revenue Limitation Ordinance John Daly proposal Mr. Warden reviewed the matter and clarified the City Attorney's past remarks to the Council concerning the Proposition 13 considera- tion of reasonable fees. He noted the limitations placed on cities as a result of Proposition 13 in requiring a vote for "special taxes" , but still allowing cities to charge fees bearing a reasonable rela tio:nship to the cost of services rendered. Proposition 4 places additional burdens on the City because Proposition 4 did not provide for the incorporation date which affects Atascadero, Fred Metzger, Acting City Attorney, reviewed the proposed ordinance and advised that, in his opinion, the ordinance is legally invalid. ' Mr. Daly spoke in support of his ordinance. 1 MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting November 26, 1979 Page Three MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that the Council not adopt the Daly ordinance. The motion was seconded by Council- man Mackey and unanimously carried by roll call vote. Mrs. Shirley Moore spoke in favor of the Council' s position and Mrs. McNeil spoke in opposition to Council action. D. NEW BUSINESS 1. Consideration of railroad grade crossing Ferrocarril Road _. Mr. Warden noted that a Federal grant might pay for this project and that he was requesting Council approval to further explore the availability of such a grant. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that the matter be pursued further. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried. 2. Jim Rogers presentation for handicapped ramp construction ' Jim Rogers of Cal Poly presented a proposalto install a handi- capped ramp in the Administration Building. Students were making the proposal as part of a senior project. The project is proposed ' to be completed by March, 1980 with funds provided by the County to pay for materials and necessary liability and workers compensation insurance coverages. Bob Snelzer of Paso Robles representing Access California spoke in favor of the proposal. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that a letter of commendation be forwarded to Jim Rogers' group. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried. D. INDIVIDUAL''DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION 1. City Council (a) Councilman Nelson expressed his feeling that the Council should conclude the Emblem contest. (b) Councilman Mackey asked that the subject of committees be put on the next agenda,. (c) Councilman Highland discussed the safety problems of the cross-walks in front of Atascadero Market and Gayle Sharp Ford. Discussion included installation of flashing lights, signs in the middle of the street at the cross-walk, or other MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting November 26 , 1979 Page Four measures. It was 'felt that this should be an item for the City Engineer to consider when the department becomes operational. (d) Mayor Wilkins read a proclamation concerning the Vial of Life program sponsored by the Quota Club of Atascadero. 2. City Attorney Mr. Metzger had nothing to report. 3 City Manager (a) Mr. Warden requested that two members of the Council be selected to meet with him in screening the proposals submitted by various architects for the remodeling of the Administra- tion Building. Mayor Wilkins appointed Councilmen Highland and Mackey ' and a meeting date of November 30th at 9: 00 a.m. was established. The meeting adjourned at 8: 58 p.m. to December 8, 1979 at 8: 00 a.m. in Room 207 of the Administration Building for the purpose of interviewing applicants for Chief of Police. Recorded by: MURRAY L. WARDEN City Clerkl, i