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MINUTES ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
March 10, 1980 7 :30 p.m.
Atascadero Administration Building
The meeting was called to order at 7 :40 p,m, by Mayor Wilkins
with the Pledge of Allegiance. Reverend Wesley Buchanan from the
Atascadero Gospel Chapel gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL
j PRESENT: Councilmen Highland, Mackey, Nelson, Stover and Mayor
Wilkins
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT
1 1. Mike Lucas presented the City Council with the final
drawing of the City emblem and motto. Each Council mem
ber was furnished with a copy, Mayor Wilkins thanked the contest
committee for their many hours of work.
2 , Mike Cox of the Atascadero Fire District Board of Directors
thanked Murray Warden for his help during the recent rains
and flooding in Atascadero.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of the regular meeting of February 25 , 1980
(RECOMMEND APPROVAL)
Councilman Highland requested a correction on page three of the
minutes , the first motion on the page, on line four after the word
"residential" should read "be shown as suburban" instead of, "as
low density, single family suburban" .
MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that the minutes be approved
as corrected. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Mackey and unanimously carried.
B. HEARINGS , APPEARANCES AND REPORTS
1. Public hearing on Atascadero General Plan (continued)
Howard Marohn asked if the City Manager had determined the status
of the Caltrans project to extend Highway 41 east of E1 Camino.
Council noted that the City Manager had provided the requested infor-
mation at the last meeting, Councilman Highland read the Caltrans
response to the City' s inquiry. They stated that, at present, there
is no funding for this project and its priority is very low. Mr. Marohn
then suggested that the current route was totally inadequate and that
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the Council should abandon any General Plan statement supporting
this extension. Mr. Marohn also suggested that the Council appoint
a traffic safety and road committee to address problems such as
this . Councilman Highland pointed out that page 92 of the General
Plan, number 3, suggests that Curbaril be designated as a temporary
alternate route for Highway 41.
The Planning Director noted that the Council had referred the
request of Ron Nelson for a Multiple Family Residential land use
designation, either high or low density, for property located along
the south side of Hermosilla near San Jacinto to the Planning Com-
mission for their recommendations . The Planning Commission was
recommending that the request be denied on the basis that multiple
family residential development would be inconsistentwith the neigh-
borhood and changing the General Plan designation for the entire
block was not appropriate,
MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council approve the
Planning Commission' s recommendation. The motion was
seconded by Councilman- Mackey and unanimously carried.
Mr. Stevens reviewed a map change as approved by the Planning
Commission in the area of Santa Ysabel and Capistrano with an access
off Valle. The Planning Commission had recommended that the Low
Density Single Family Residential section be changed to Moderate
Density Single Family Residential to be consistent with the neigh-
borhood. Councilman Mackey felt that the Low Density designation
was appropriate because of the slope of the area.
MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that this parcel be
changed from Low Density Single Family Residential to
Moderate Density Single Family Residential to be con-
sistent with the rest oftheneighborhood. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Stover and carried with
Councilmen Mackey and Nelson voting no.
The Council continued reviewing the General Plan and made the
following changes
On page 76, with regard to the Planning Commission recommendation,
Council decided to delete, "In the establishment of those services,
consideration is being given to a public safety function combining
some police and fire services."
On page 77, with regard to the Planning Commission recommendation,
Council agreed to delete, "A Dial-A-Ride program operates as a ser-
vice of the Senior Citizens United. " and insert, "A Dial-A-Ride pro-
gram is in operation. "
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Mr. Doug Lewis asked if there was an appropriate place in the
General Plan to identify high hazard areas such as mud slides, poor
run-off, etc. , so that people contemplating purchasing property
in Atascadero could be aware of problem properties . Mr. Warden
stated that this information could bethesubject of a more detailed
study and normally would be contained in an element of the General
Plan called a seismic safety element. He suggested that Mr. Lewis
contact the Planning Director and outline his basic concerns . Such
an element could be considered by the Planning Commission and Council
at a later date.
iMOTION; Councilman Highland moved that the General Plan be
accepted and that an adopting resolution be brought
backatthe next meeting. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried.
2 . Public hearing on request of Atascadero Door Company and
Colony Associates for rezoning a 13.6 acre site on the
west side of Frontage Road, between Santa Rosa Road and
Portola Road from C-H and R-A to C-1
Larry Stevens stated that the Planning Commission had recommended
approval of the change of zoning from C-H and R-A to C-1-D, the "D"
meaning Departmental Review; this is consistent with the General
Plan.
MOTION; Councilman Highland moved that staff be directed to
prepare an ordinance and map change for first reading
i on March 24, 1980, to effect this zoning change. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and unanimously
carried.
3. Public hearing on the request for Conditional Use Permit
to convert an existing single-family residence to a pre-
school in an R-A zone, located at 8660 Portola Road
Larry Stevens stated that the Planning Commission had approved
this application subject to the conditions recommended by the County
Planning Department including a condition that the play area in the
rear yard be totally enclosed within a solid six-foot fence of
masonry or wood construction. Planning Commission approval was by a
4-2 vote.
John Sykes spoke to the proposal stating that he would shortly
receive his teaching credential and that the school would be a
Montessori school. He felt that the schoolwould provide a needed
service to the community, Several residents in the neighborhood
spoke in opposition to the project noting that the school would
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' create a commercial use in a residential area with attendant noise
and traffic problems . Elaine Oglesby spoke in favor of the use.
MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that the Conditional Use
Permit be denied based on the neighborhood opposition.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and
carried with Councilman_ Nelson voting no.
' 4. Public hearing on the request for Conditional Use Permit
to allow the construction of a 6-unit apartment project
in an R-2-B-2-D zone, located on the east side of Tunitas
Mr. Stevens stated that the Planning Commission had recommended
denial of this request based on the findings presented by the County
Planning Department. Additionally, the Commission felt that the
development would create traffic and circulation problems in the
neighborhood.
MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council approve the
recommendations of the Planning Commission. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously
carried.
5. Public hearing and consideration of Ordinance No. 17
' extending the moratorium on the approval of permits
for condominium uses, condominium subdivisions, and condo-
minium conversions with the City; for an eight month period
' emergency ordinance
Mr. Stevens explained that an ordinance has not yet been pre-
pared regulating condominium conversions due to lack of agreement as
to exact content and lack of time to get it prepared. The Planning
Commission was , therefore, recommending that Council adopt an ordin-
ance extending the moratorium for eight months and directing Staff
' to bring back an ordinance within 60 days ; the moratorium would
cease upon adoption of an ordinance. Councilman Highland was concerned
that the ordinance included new condominiums as well as conversions.
' Mr. Stevens stated that the Commission felt that an ordinance would
probably treat condominium construction differently from apartments
and felt that this provision should be left in the moratorium ordinance.
MOTION Councilman Nelson moved that Ordinance No. 17 be read
by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Mackey and unanimously carried.
Mayor Wilkins read Ordinance No. 17 by title only.
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MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that Ordinance No. 17 be
adopted as an urgency measure. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried
by roll call vote.
RECESS 9 :40 p.m. RECONVENED 9 :47 p.m.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Ordinance No. 16 authorizing a contract between the City
and Public Employees ' Retirement System - second reading
MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that this constitute the
second and final reading of Ordinance No. 16 and that
it be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Stover and unanimously carried by roll call vote,
2. Resolution No. 3-80 with the County of San Luis Obispo
concerning non-agreement of exchange of tax base -
Atascadero County Sanitation District
Mr. Warden explained that this resolution formalizes the
Council' s approval to enter into an "agreement to disagree" with
the County so that the grant, EPA approval and sale of bonds for
the sewer plant expansion project not be jeopardized.
MOTION: Councilman Highland moved for the adoption of Resolu-
tion No. 3-80. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Mackey and unanimously carried.
3 . Recommendations from the Automobile Club of Southern
California regarding pedestrian safety on E1 Camino Real
Mr. Warden reviewed the recommendations from the Automobile
Club which included eliminating the first and third crosswalks north
of Traffic Way, installation of medians and pedestrian safety educa-
tion as well as changes in lighting. Mr. Warden recommended imple-
menting construction of a median strip be held off until the Public
Works Director/City Engineer has time to study the problem and make
recommendations . Some of the lighting and painting recommendations
have already been implemented.
MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved for approval of the City
Manager's recommendations with regard to the 'letter
' from the Automobile Club. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Highland and unanimously carried.
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4. Architect' s Administration Building alternative floor plans
Mr. Stephenson, Architect reviewed alternate plans for City - --
offices. The major change was the relocation of the Children' s
Library to the present Adult Library site, and the Adult Library to
the front of the building where Social Services now have some of
their offices. This would allow location of a one-stop City services
counter for City business on the East Mall side of the building
near the recently acquired parking lot property.
There was considerable discussion regarding the plans and the
priorities for use of the building. Councilman Highland felt that
the City Offices were a high priority, with space to be provided for
the Library; Social Services was a low priority.
MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that the plans be approved.
in concept. The motion was seconded by Councilman
' Mackey and unanimously carried.
It was noted that detailed plans would be drawn and cost esti-
mates obtained by the Architect and they would be brought back to
rCouncil for final approval.
D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Consideration of acceptance of Parcel Map AT 78-041 -
Heinemann
iMr. Stevens reviewed the map and requested adoption of Resolu-
tion No. 4-80 accepting a five foot widening of a road into the City
road system.
MOTION: Councilman Highland moved for adoption of Resolution No.
4-80 and acceptance of the map. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Nelson and unanimously carried.
2. Consideration of Ordinance No. 18 accepting the require-
ments of Section 13522 of the State Penal Code relating
to the training of law enforcement officers - first reading
Mr. Warden reviewed this ordinance stating that the type of
training included basic police academy, dispatcher training, special
investigations training.
' MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Ordinance No. 18 be read
by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Mackey and unanimously carried.
Mayor Wilkins read Ordinance No. 18 by title only.
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MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that this constitute the
introduction of Ordinance No, 18, The motion was
seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried.
' Mr. Warden asked that Council clarify the vote concerning the
motion for Item D-3 approving the concept of the architect ' s plans
for remodeling. The detailed drawings will involve an expenditure
of funds, so he requested a roll call vote on the motion.
The motion for acceptance of the architect's plans in
concept was unanimously carried by roll call vote.
3. Salary survey and consideration of adoption of a salary
plan
Mr. Warden reviewed a salary survey and Salary Classification
Plan as prepared by Staff. He stated that the plan had been pre-
pared to reflect a general Council philosophy that City employee
salaries should be consistent with the relative size and population
of the City compared to other cities in San Luis Obispo County,
This would reflect a salary scale less than the largest city, but
somewhat more than the next highest paid of the small cities. The
salary plan, as presented, deviates from the traditional five-step
civil service-type pay schedule. The Plan proposes a two-step pay
schedule consisting of two steps - "qualified" and "fully qualified
Advancement from qualified to fully qualified would depend upon indi-
vidual employee performance and could vary in terms of time, depending
upon their performance on the job. Mr. Warden emphasized that this
plan did not affect existing salaries of County or Fire District
employees coming into City employment on July 1st. Under the terms
• of the incorporation resolution, these employees must be offered
the opportunity to become City employees at least at their current
rates of pay, Mr, Warden stated that he had not completed the depart-
ment head ;position recommendations and that he would have them for
the next meeting.
Councilman Mackey did not feel it was necessary to pay City
employees more than the next highest paid of the small cities '
employees ; she felt it was enough if they were equal to the second
highest paid employees. Councilman Highland felt that Atascadero
had to be competitive in order to attract qualified employees and to
keep them,
Roland Snow of the Atascadero Fire District objected to the
! adoption of the plan because of the fire classification salaries ,
He felt that the salaries were less than the employees of the Fire
District make and did not take into consideration the Memoranda of
Understanding that the firefighters now have, Mr. Warden stated
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that this classification plan does not include the current Fire
' District employees and the MOU's would be addressed at a later date;
it was another subject entirely.
MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved for the approval of the Salary
Classification Plan. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Stover and carried with Councilman Mackey voting no.
MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council adopt the concept
of a two-step salary scale and a general concept that
City employees be hired at a salary generally less than
that of the City of San Luis Obispo and generally a bit
higher than the third largest city within the County.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and carried
with Councilman Mackey voting no.
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION
1. City Council
Council members had nothing.
2. City Attorney
Mr. Grimes had nothing
3. City Manager
Mr. Warden requested an executive session to discuss a
personnel matter and noted that no decisions or action
would be taken after the executive session; Council would adjourn
directly after the executive session.
The meeting adjourned at 11:22 p.m.
Recorded by:
MURRAY L. WARDEN, City Clerk
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By: Ardith Davis
Deputy City Clerk