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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 071480 MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting July 14 , 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 Lon Eckdahl of the Nazarene Church gave the invocation. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Highland, .'Mackey, Nelson, Stover and Mayor Wilkins ABSENT: None PUBLIC 0014-MENT 1. May Simoneau complained of two incidents regarding dispatch of fire equipment by the Atascadero Police Department. She felt the police dispatch had been remiss in handling two fire responses. A. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of the special meeting of May 31, 1980 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 2. Minutes of the regular meeting of June 23, 1980 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 3. Claim of Ronald and Arthur McElroy in the amount of $36,445. 90 (RECOMMEND DENIAL) 4. Time extension request for proposed lot division (AT 78-164) 8920 San Gabriel - Davis (Hilliard) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION) 5. Time extension request for proposed lot division (AT 78-212) 8300 Curbaril - Froning (Stewart) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION) Mayor Wilkins reviewed 'the items on the Consent Calendar. MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved for approval of the Consent Calendar. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously carried by roll call vote. B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES AND REPORTS j1. Public hearing on request of Jesse Bentley for change in zone from A-1 to M-1, 4455 Traffic Way The Planning Director reviewed the matter and stated that the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the change with a "D" designation for departmental review. MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting July 14, 1980 Page Two Mayor Wilkins opened the matter for public hearing. Since there were no comments, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council approve the requested rezoning with the attached conditions and that staff be directed to prepare the necessary ordinance and map for Council consideration. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried. 2. Public hearing on appeal from Planning Commission denial of a division of _a 4.02 acre site to create two parcels of 2.01 acres , 2130 Monterey Road - Kurt Freiler Mr. Stevens reviewed the Planning Commission's recommendation for denial of the lot division with a finding that the proposed lot size and density of the project is not consistent with the General Plan. Mayor Wilkins opened the public hearing. Mr. Martin Wolff, representing the applicant, stated that the project is consistent with the zoning ordinance and that the City was remiss in not bringing the zoning ordinance into conformance with the General Plan. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that the appeal be denied on the basis that the proposed lot size and density of the project is inconsistent with the General Plan. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously carried, 3. Public hearing on appeal of conditions established by Planning Commission in approving Motel 6' s request to construct a 118 unit motel, 9400 E1 Camino Real .The Planning Director reviewed the project along with the Planning Commission's recommendation. The appeal was directed against specific conditions placed on the project by the Planning Commission which reduced the size of one of the wings of the building in order to avoid possible damage to trees on the site. The redesign would have resulted in the elimination of four units. Mr. Stevens noted, however, that the condition was worded so as to ensure that the trees were not damaged, but did not specifically restrict the number of units. Mayor Wilkins opened the public hearing, Comments were heard from: Bob Wertz representing the Chamber of Commerce who favored allowing the 118 units- Phillip Healy representing Motel 6 spoke to the minimal hazard to the trees; Mike Cox spoke in favor of allowing the 118 units; Leslie Cannon, Planning Commissioner, explained that she made the motion regarding the conditions and felt that potential damage to the trees warranted reduction in the number of units; Elaine MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting July 14, 1980 ' Page Three Oglesby pointed out that the General Plan stressed preservation of trees as a matter of importancetothe City. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council reject the conditions ' established by the Planning Commission and uphold the appeal. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and carried with Councilman Mackey voting no. It was noted that the motion granted the appeal. 4. Report by Councilman Nelson on Recreation Committee Mr. Warden reviewed the meeting Y held b persons concerned with developing a recreation committee. The consensus of the interim com- mittee was to endorse the concept of joining with Paso Robles as an interim measure until Atascadero can get its programs rolling; those in attendance were in favor of a seven-member advisory board. Councilman Nelson stated that the group felt that Atascadero should be on its own as soon as it can do so. MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that the Council establish a ' seven-member recreation advisory board and that Staff be directed to draw up the necessary ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Highland and unanimously ' carried. Council decided to accept applications to the Board until July ' 28th and to decide on an interview date at that time. 5. Report by City Manager regarding the Regional Transporta- tion Plan Mr. Warden reviewed the proceedings of a recent meeting of the Technical Transportation Advisory Committee (TTAC) , an advisory committee to the Area Planning Council. TTAC considered a Staff recommendation for an inter-city transit system which would tie the South County cities, Arroyo Grande and Grover,.City, with San Luis ' Obispo, and the North County cities , Paso Robles and Atascadero, with San Luis Obispo, The TTAC felt that the Staff recommendation on this matter did not contain enough information to make an informed determination and did not fully consider the funding sources or the impact on local city transit programs. TTAC made a recommendation to the Area Council that the whole issue of County-wide transit pro- grams be returned to Staff for further analysis and development of comprehensive justifying data, Mr. Warden also reviewed the use of SB 325 funds and that the proposal for an inter-city system could mean that cities would have ' to use their general fund resources to support all the transportation MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting July 14, 1980 ' Page Four needs in their city and of the region. It was noted that the County uses about 25% to 30% of their SB 325 funds for unmet transit needs while most of the cities are committing over 50% and, in some cases, 80% of these funds to transit. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council instruct Council- man Stover to take a position at the Area Planning Council meeting requiring additional study and develop- ment of hard facts and figures on the inter-city pro- posal before approving it. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and unanimously carried. Mr. Warden advised that the Pp s CitY grant rant a lication for $60 ,000 to purchase parking lot property for use as a Dial-A-Ride turn-around 1 had not been awarded. However, the City had received a $48, 800 grant for the purchase of two buses, handicapped equipped with radios and fareboxes. RECESS 9:00 P.M. RECONVENED 9 :07 p.m. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Transfer of County property to the City - Resolution No. 14-80 authorizing transfer of real property to the City of Atascadero and Resolution No. 15-80 accepting nego- tiated property tax revenue base from Atascadero Fire Protection District Mr. Warden reviewed the proposed contracts. Mayor Wilkins read Resolution No. 14-80 by title only. ' MOTION: Councilman Highland moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 14-80. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously carried. Mayor Wilkins read Resolution No. 15-80 by title only. ' MOTION: Councilman Highland moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 15-80. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously carried. Mr. Warden advised that the tax base from the Atascadero Fire District is about $200,000. 2. Resolution No. 11-80 approving the budget for the 1980-81 fiscal year and appropriating funds therefor MOTION: Councilman Highland moved for the adoption of Resolution ' No. 11-80. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover. i • ' MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting July 14, 1980 ' Page Five Mayor Wilkins read Resolution No. 11-80 by title only. ' The motion was unanimously carried by roll call vote. 3. Resolution No. 13-80 advising of intention to approve an amendment to the contract between the Public Employees Retirement System and the City to include local fire members ' Mr. Warden advised that adoption of this amendment is necessary rY in order to make the Fire Department part of the PERS program. If, at some later date, it is determined that they should have a different plan, an amendment can be made. Mr. Warden announced that the Per- cent of payroll cost is 17.6800 and that the cost for the next twelve ' months for Police is estimated at $62 ,905 and for Fire at $34,582. Mayor Wilkins read Resolution No. 13-80 by title only. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 13-80. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously carried. 4. Ordinance No. 24 adopting a Personnel System - second reading MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Ordinance No. 24 be read by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously carried. ' Mayor Wilkins read Ordinance No. 24 by title only. ' MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that this constitute the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 24 and that it be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously carried by roll call vote. 5. Resolution No. 12-80 establishing personnel rules and regulations Mr. Warden noted that Council was in receipt of two changes; one in Section 9. 3.5, on page 35 , and one on page 36 , Section 9. 4. 4. Council noted the changes. Councilman Highland was not in favor of granting employees Admission Day as one of their annual holidays; Council agreed. ' Councilman Mackey suggested ested a change in Section 8. 3 page 33•' g . P g she felt that the way it was worded encouraged "bumping". Mr. Warden ' recommended striking the word, "either" in the first sentence, leave in "the abolition of his position" and strike "or as a result of a MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting July 14, 1980 ' Page Six demotion of another employee to avoid layoff" . Council agreed. Mayor Wilkins read Resolution No. 12-80 b title only. Y Y Y• ' MOTION: Councilman Highland moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 12-80 as amended. The motion was seconded by Council- man Stover and unanimously carried. D. NEW BUSINESS 1. Award of bid for engineering vehicle, Bid 80-4 Mayor Wilkins reviewed the bids and the recommendation for awarding the bid to Pete Johnston Chevrolet for a 4-wheel drive ' Chevrolet LUV pick-up with camper shell in the amount of $7,950. MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved for approval of the Vehicle Bid No. 80-4 as recommended. The motion was seconded by , Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried. 2. Selection of auditor for fiscal year 1979-80 audit Mayor Wilkins reviewed the recommendation from Staff for awarding the audit contract to Robert M. Moss Accountancy Corporation based on their low bid and experience in municipal audits. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that the 1979-80 audit contract be awarded to Robert M. Moss Accountancy Corporation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unani- mously carried by roll call vote. 3. Discussion of necessity for election to designate the office of City Clerk and City Treasurer ' Mr. Warden stated that the issue of the appointment or election of the City Clerk or the City Treasurer was not included on the incorporation ballot. The Council could rectify this omission by ' ordering a special election to be held with the November general election. If Council desires to do this, they should instruct Staff to prepare the necessary documents requesting consolidation with the general election process. If the voters decide to directly elect the City Clerk or the City Treasurer, then Council could make interim appointments until the 1982 election. If the electorate decides to allow Council appointments, then Council could continue the situation ' as now exists. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Staff be directed to prepare the necessary resolution to put the matter on the November ballot. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and unanimously carried. 0 MINUTES ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting July 14 , 1980 Page Seven 4. Ordinance No. 25 relating to the creation of a Special Gas Tax Improvement Fund - first reading Mr. Warden advised that the ordinance establishes a special fund which assures that these monies are spent only for roadimprove- ments. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Ordinance No. 25be read by title only. The motion was seconded by Council- man Stover and unanimously carried. Mayor Wilkins read Ordinance No. 25 by title only. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance No. 25. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously carried. E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION 1. City Council (a) Councilman Highland asked that the traffic situation on San Andreas and Santa Lucia curing baseball .,ganes be looked into. He said that cars park in the middle of the road and traffic cannot get through. (b) Mayor Wilkins welcomed Chief Sylvia to the Staff table and to the City as a Department Head. (c) Mayor Wilkins asked Staff to review the parking situa- tion on El Camino in Front of the Safeway parking lot and also in the red marked areas in front of Thrifty; there may be ,a need for parking controls in these areas. 2. City Attorney Mr. Grimes was absent. ' 3. City Manager (a) Mr. Warden advised that there were several activities being held in the Sunken Gardens; the Atascadero Art Club will hold their annual Fall Arts Festival on September 20 and 21; a Crafts Fair will be held on August 2nd; and the Foothill Baptist ' Church will hold a music presentation on August 11th. All organiza- tions have filed hold harmless agreements with the City. (b) Mr. Warden stated that the meeting for the Channel t Counties Division of the League of _California Cities will be held August 9th at the South County Regional Center in Arroyo MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting July 14 , 1980 Page Eight Grande. Council should advise Staff if they wish to attend so that reservations can be made. Mr. Warden asked if the Department Heads can be invited to attend some of these meetings; they are valuable from a standpoint of being able to exchange ideas with other cities. Council agreed. (c) Mr. Warden stated that the City had received a request from the County Administrative Office to pool the City's share of State Off-Highway License Fee monies to be used for improvements to the Oso Flaco park. Since the allocation to the City is $125 for six months, it is recommended that the City ' join with other cities and the County in supporting a project at the County's Oso Flaco Recreation Area project for blocking off sensitive areas , augmenting litter removal, etc. Council agreed. (d) Pyr. Warden requested an executive session to discuss possible litigation. He noted that there would be no Council action this evening as a result of the executive session and, therefore, no announcements at the conclusion of the executive session. The meeting adjourned at 9 : 50 p.m. Recorded by: 1 MURRAY L. WARDEN, City Clerk 6;ait� 16a?")6 By: Ardith Davis Deputy City Clerk