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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 022580 MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting February 25, 1980 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. Reverend E. B. Claud of the Atascadero Bible Church gave the invocation, ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Highland, Mackey, Nelson, Stover and Mayor Wilkins ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENT 1 1. Carol Athey pointed out a drainage problem on Portola between the Morman Church and the Chtristian Pre-School. Staff was directed to investigate the matter. 2. Mayor Wilkins introducted Larry McPherson, Director of Public Works/City Engineer and Richard "Bud" McHale, Chidf of Police. 3 . Michael Lane advised the public that KIQO ,would air a pro- gram about nuclear plant operations and possible accidents . Mr. Lane noted the inadequacy of insurance coverage for such acci- dents . A. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Minutes of the regular meeting of February 11, 1980 g g (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 2. Minutes of the special meeting of February 14, 1980 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 3. Treasurer' s Report, 1-23-80 to 2-20-80 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 4. Correspondence (RECOMMEND ITEM BE RECEIVED AND FILED) MOTION: Councilman Highland moved for approval of the Consent Calendar. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously carried. B. HEARINGS , APPEARANCES AND REPORTS 1. Appearance of representative from the Economic Opportunity Commission requesting Council representation on EOC Board Mr. Steven E. Otto, Executive Director of the EOC outlined EOC activities and programs and requested that Council appoint one of i 1 MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting February 25 , 1980 Page Two their members to serve on the Board of Directors . Mayor Wilkins asked Councilman Mackey to represent the City and she agreed. MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that Councilman Mackey be appointed as the City' s representative on the EOC Board. The motion was seconded by Councilman Highland and unanimously carried. 3. Public hearing on Atascadero General Plan - continued Mayor Wilkins stated that this matter would be heard before item B-2 because there were a large number of people waiting to be heard on this issue. Councilman Highland reviewed his proposals . He explained that his amendment applied only to the orange-colored area on the General Plan Map outside the Urban Services Line. He proposed allowing 1 1/2 acre parcels in the orange area outside the Urban Services Line which would only affect 41 lots and would not make that much differ- ence in the population of Atascadero. The difference in site require- ments between the orange and yellow areas outside the Urban Services Line is the l 1/2 vs. 2 1/2 acre minimums . If the Council decided to establish a 2 1/2 acre minimum in the orange area, he suggested that they also amend the General Plan Map to reflect the 2 1/2 acre minimum in the orange area. This would permit the public immediately knowing, by looking at the map, the lot minimums without having to read the text ' Larry Stevens, Planning Director, reviewed the Planning Commis- sion' s recommendation that the proposal for the 1 1/2 acre minimum parcel size not be favorably considered. Comments were heard from many members of the audience both favoring and opposing the amendment. Ron Nelson stated that the proposed General Plan downgraded his property and requested that it be left as it now exists . MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that this request be referred to the Planning Commission for their recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried. There was considerable discussion on the 1 1/2 acre minimum proposal by Council members. MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that Council adopt the Planning Commission's recommendation of a 2 1/2 acre minimum. MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting February 25, 1980 Page Three The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously carried by roll call vote, Councilman Highland suggested that the map be changed to reflect this action. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that the General Plan Map be changed to reflect that area outside the Urban Services Line currently shown as low density, single family residential; ac st+our/ as 1.ow density, single family3surburban. The motion was seconded by Mayor Wilkins , Councilman Nelson suggested that Staff review the recommenda- tion and report on it before Council acts ; Councilman Stover felt that it should be sent back to the Planning Commission for recommenda- tion. rThe motion carried with Councilmen Nelson and Stover voting no. Mr. Grimes, City Attorney, noted that the Council ' s action only indicates their intention as far as the General Plan is concerned; the whole plan must be adopted later by resolution. RECESS 9: 05 p.m. RECONVENED 9 :15 p.m. Larry Stevens proceeded to review the Planning Commission recom- mendations on items referred to them by Council at their last meeting. The following items were considered and acted upon by Council: a. Request by Roy Luebbers for Low Density Single Family Residential or similar land use designation for property located along the northerly side of Ferro-Carril Road. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the request . MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council adopt the Planning Commission' s recommendations. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried. b, Request by various property owners along Sombrilla between Pueblo and the old golf course for a Multiple Family Residential designation (either low or high density) . The Planning Commission recommended that the westerly side of Sombrilla be changed from Moderate Density Single family Residential to Low Density Multiple Family Residential. r r MINUTES _ ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting February 25, 1980 Page Four - MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council adopt the recommendations of the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and unanimously carried. C. Request by Jack McCown for High Density Single Family Residential or similar for his property located on the westerly side of Pino Solo. The Planning Commission recommended that the request��be favorably considered. MOTION? Councilman Nelson moved that Council adopt the Planning Commission's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously carried. ' d. Councilman Nelson' s previous request that the General Plan include a provision for acquiring or utilizing County owned lots on Lakeview by Atascadero Lake. The Planning Commission recom- mended that the request be favorably considered and that page 64 of the General Plan, third paragraph of the section entitled, "Areas of Open Space. . .", include the wording, "County-owned lots fronting on Lakeview adjacent to Atascadero Lake." MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that the Council adopt the g p recommendation of the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried. Council decided to continue the General Plan hearing beginning with page 69 to the next meeting, 2. Presentation by A. H. Stephenson of proposed Administra- tion Building remodeling plans Mr. Stephenson reviewed theroposed remodelingplans for the Administration Building. CouncilmanMackey was conened about the ' proposal to combine the Children' s Library with the Adult Library. She stated that space would be reduced and that traffic in the libraries was such that it would not be able to accommodate the reduc- tion in space. There were some comments from the audience in oppo- sition to the relocation of the Children's Library. Council dis- cussed the matter and suggested that the architect look at using the museum, space for combined libraries, or changing the City Offices ' business center to the front of the building using the vestibule as well as adjacent office space. Council approved the concept of the police department in the basement and the police dispatcher' s center in Room 106. It was pointed out that these were high priority items. Mr, Stephenson said that he would come back with detailed drawings of the police MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting February 25, 1980 Page Five department and dispatcher office along with cost estimates. Also, alternatives would be considered for the library proposal, 4. Public hearing on condominium conversion matter - continued Larry Stevens stated that a draft ordinance had not yet been completed by Staff on the condominium conversion matter. The Planning Commission had suggested several alternatives, however, it was recommended that Council set a public hearing date and consi- der the alternatives at that time. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that a hearing date of March 100, 1980, be set for consideration of extending the condominium conversion moratorium. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and unanimously carried. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS i1. Ordinance No. 16 authorizing a contract with Public Employees ' Retirement System - first reading jMOTION: Councilman Highland moved that full reading of the ordinance be waived. The motion was seconded by Council- man Nelson and unanimously carried. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that this constitute the introduction of Ordinance No. 16. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and unanimously carried by roll call vote. D. NEW BUSINESS 1. Application for Conditional Use Permit to amend previous Use Permit to allow continued use of the Church chool at 8205 Curbaril Avenue - Atascadero Gospel Chapel Mr. Stevens reviewed the history of this matter which included 1 a previous Conditional Use Permit to allow the Christian School to occupy the premises for a two year period ending November 14, 1979. This was to allow them time to find an alternate site. They have had difficulty obtaining an alternate site and are asking for another two year extension to the Conditional Use Permit. The Planning Commission had recommended approval subject to � the conditions that they would vacate the premises no later than August 31, 1981 with no further time extension to be granted;, all conditions for the first Conditional Use Permit except No. 1 remain 1 in effect; and the applicants meet with the City staff to consider alternatives to relieve traffic problems along Curbaril, 1 1 MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting February 25, 1980 Page Six MOTION: Councilman Stover moved for approval of the Conditional Use Permit in accordance with the Planning Commission's recommendations. The motion was seconded by Council- man Nelson and unanimously carried. 2. Award bid for communications equipment Mr. Warden reviewed the bid process and the bids received. It was recommended that the bid for the communications console be awarded to Comm Center Corporation in the amount of $21,277.00 and the bid for base station hardware, mobile radios and portable, hand- held radios be awarded to General Electric Company in the amount of $35, 591. 00. Other equipment (CLETS machine, antenna equipment installation charges, and a battery charger) amounts to $17, 625.00 and will be purchased separately either from the County or other vendors. � . Comments were heard from Bob Meyers of Motorola as to why the Council should award the bid to his company. The total communications package is $74,493.00, It was noted that Council might wish to use a lease/purchase program for obtaining this equipment. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council approve the bids as recommended by Staff and authorize negotiation for the lease/purchase of the equipment. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously carried by roll call vote. 3. Consideration of amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement with the San Luis Obispo Cities and County Area Planning Coordinating Council 1 Mr. Warden reviewedhis memo to Council. It was recommended that Atascadero join with some of the other cities in the County in retaining the name of the agency as the San Luis Obispo County and Cities Area Planning Coordinating Council, It was felt that this designation more nearly reflected the activities and purpose of the agency. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2-80. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover andunanimouslycarried. 1 MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting February 25, 1980 Page Seven E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION 1. City Council i Council members had nothing. 2. City Attorney (a) Mr. Grimes advised that the Court had ruled in the City' s favor in the matter of the City of Atascadero vs. Daly; the proposed ordinance being circulated by the Daly' s has been judged invalid. , 3. City Manager (a) Mr. Warden stated that he had been advised by the County that the street striping lines on Atascadero Avenue would be painted by the County. (b) Mr. Warden reviewed the "friendly disagreement" between the City and the County with regard to the transfer fo the Santiation District so that the bonds could be sold without jeopardizing the funding of the new sewer plant. 1 MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that the Council authorize the action described by Mr. Warden. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried. (c) Mr. Warden stated that legislation will be introduced to permit newly incorporated cities to use their first full year of operation as their base year for Proposition 4 purposes. (d) Mr. Warden advised that the City will "shortly seek proposals for copy equipment. The meeting adjourned at 11 : 25 p.m, Recorded by: MURRAY L WARDEN City Clerk By: Ardith Davis Deputy City Clerk