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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 072880 r MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting ' July 28 , 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 Mel Schroer from the Community Church gave the invocation. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Highland, Mackey, Nelson, Stover and Mayor Wilkins ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENT (1) Bob Wertz representing the Chamber of Commerce commended the Council for opposing the inter-city bus route between Paso Robles, Atascadero and San Luis Obispo. A. CONSENT CALENDAR i 1. Minutes of the regular meeting of July 14, 1980 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 2. Treasurer's Report, 6-14-80 to 7-18-80 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 3. Correspondence (RECOMMEND ITEMS BE RECEIVED AND FILED) 4. Establish La Paz Lane as the road name for an unnamed road (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION) 5. Variance from provisions of condominium moratorium ordinance to allow processing of Final Map for Tract No. 726 Eltinge Grinnel (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS) Mayor Wilkins reviewed the items on the Consent Calendar. The letters under correspondence were from the City of Lompoc expressing appreciation for the hospitality shown to the Lompoc Babe Ruth teams; and a letter from the San Luis Obispo County Symphony Association thanking the City for their donation of $250. MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved for the approval of the Consent Calendar. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously carried by roll call vote. B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES AND REPORTS 1. Report by City Manager on Dial-A-Ride bus system recommen- dations Mr. Warden reviewed two items concerning the Dial-A-Ride bus system. One had to do with the backup bus now used by the City of Atascadero, City of Morro Bay and Cambria. Atascadero is being MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting July 28, 1980 Page Two asked, by transfer of the County's responsibilities for Dial-A-Ride, to pay $400 per month to the County for the use of this backup bus; although the bus is not always available for City use. He suggested that the City buy its own bus, at the same monthly rate, to use as a backup and, when it is not being use as backup, it could be used for other City purposes. Also, the title to this bus would be with the City as contrasted with the present arrangement whereby the I County retains ownership even though the City is paying $400 per month to the County for a share of the lease-purchase price. The County established a so-called "covey" system whereby people getting on at the same place and getting off at the same place can ride for one fare, no matter how many are riding. He sug- gested eliminating this system and charging the fares as originally 1 adopted; 50� for regular ridership, 25� seniors, handicapped and children under forty inches tall. This would enable the City to meet the SB 325 requirement that at least 10% of the cost of the operation of the bus system be derived from fare box revenues. MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that Council authorizeP urchase of a backup van for the Dial-A-Ride system. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried. Mr. Warden stated that he would secure proposals and come back to Council for approval. MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that Council do away with the covey system and establish fares at 50� for regular riders and 25� for seniors, handicapped and children under forty inches tall. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously carried. Mr. Warden stated that the fares would go into effect immediately. ' C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Lease-purchase agreement for Dial-A-Ride buses Mr. Warden stated that the City was unable to come to an agree- ment with the County to assume their lease-purchase agreement with the Bank of America for the purchase of the two Dial-A-Ride buses ' transferred from the County. Part of the, problem was that Bank of America would not transfer over the existing interest rate. The County Counsel's Office had drafted an agreement for the City which ' would require payments to include County overhead costs. This would result in payment greater than if the City executed a new arrangement with Mid-State Bank. It was recommended, therefore, that Council approve entering into a lease-purchase agreement with Mid-State Bank for the vehicles being transferred to the City. MINUTES ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL. Regular Meeting July 28, 1980 Page Three MOTION: Councilman Stover moved that Council approve entering into a lease-purchase agreement with Mid-State Bank of Atascadero in an amount as necessary for the purchase of the two Dial-A-Ride buses; and that the City Manager be authorized to sign all necessary documents. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and unanimously carried by roll call vote, 2. Set date to interview applicants for Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Mr. Warden advised that since he had written his memo to Council, the number of applicants had increased to 22 . Council decided to interview Saturday, August 2 , 1980 , beginning at 9:00 a.m. It was Ifelt that interviews could be scheduled ten minutes apart. 3. Resolution No. 17-80 re: consolidating issue of election or appointment of the offices of City Clerk and City , Treasurer with the November General Election Mayor Wilkins read Resolution No. 17-80 by title only. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 17-80. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously carried, Mr. Grimes stated that there had been some question earlier ' in the day regarding the wording of the measure and he wanted Council to know that the proposed wording in the resolution is exactly as the Government Code mandates it to be. 4. Ordinance No. 25 creating a special gas tax improvement fund second reading and adoption MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Ordinance No. 25 be read by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously carried. Mayor Wilkins read Ordinance No. 25 by title only. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved for the adoption of Ordinance No. 25. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously carried by roll call vote. 5. Ordinance No. 26 amending the zoning map - first reading MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that Ordinance No. 26 be read by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Highland and unanimously carried. MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting July 28, 1980 Page Four Mayor Wilkins read Ordinance No. 26 by title only. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance No. 26. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously carried by roll call vote. D. NEW BUSINESS ' 1. Resolution No. 16-80 confirming the report of costs of weed abatement Mr. Warden reviewed the process and noted that charges have to be in to the County Assessor by no later than August 10th to be put on the tax rolls for this fiscal year. Council had questions re- garding notification. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Resolution No. 16-80 be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover. Mayor Wilkins read Resolution No. 16-80 by title only. The motion was unanimously carried. 2. Transfer of Fire District liabilities and assets Mr. Warden reviewed the situation regarding the transfer of the Fire District' s assets and liabilities to the City. The County had declined to pay the last month's expenditures because they operate on a cash accounting system; and, because the Fire District did not have a budget for Fiscal Year 1980/81, they would not pay any bills submitted for payment after June 30th. The Finance Director questioned the payment of two warrants; one in the amount of $335 to Robert Jones, attorney. Mr. Warden stated he questioned the propriety of paying this unless the City was furnished the results of the services paid for. The other item was an appreciation dinner held at the Overland Stage for Fire Board members, fire personnel and their wives in the amount of $499.00. Mr. Warden stated that he questioned payment of this bill because the services were rendered after the District was dissolved and also wondered whether this was a proper expenditure of public funds. He stated, however, that the bills represented an obligation for which the vendors had delivered their services. As a practical matter, therefore, he felt that the bills should be paid. MOTION Councilman Stover moved that Staff be authorized to pay all bills except warrants #1065 and 1079. The motion was seconded by Councilman Highland and carried on the MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting July 28, 1980 Page Five following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Highland, Mackey, Stover and Mayor Wilkins NOES: Councilman Nelson With regard to warrant #1065, Mr. Warden advised that he had received the memos written by the attorney in this matter. MOTION: Councilman Stover moved that payment of warrant #1065, be authorized. The motion was seconded by Councilman ' Nelson and unanimously carried by roll call vote. There was considerable discussion among Councilmembers regarding warrant #1079. It was decided to table the matter in order to allow more time to consider payment. MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that a decision on paying warrant #1079 be tabled until the next meeting of the Council. The motion was seconded by Councilman Highland and unanimously carried. r3. Bid No. 80-6 - maintenance of Sunken Gardens and Adminis- tration Building grounds Mr. Warden advised that the low bid for this project was received from Robert J. Moore in the amount of $8,875 for the fiscal year 1980-81. He recommended approval. Council discussed the concept of contracting vs. having an employee do the work. It was decided that contracting should be tried and, if not satisfactory, then the City could hire an employee after the contract period expries. MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that the City accept the low bid of Robert J. Moore in the amount of $8,875 for maintenance of the Administration Building and Sunken Garden grounds. The motion was seconded by Councilman Highland and unani- mously carried by roll call vote. 4. Bid No. 80-5 , 80-7, and 80-8 - vehicles Mr. Warden reviewed the bids. Low bidder on two medium size pickups and two full size pickups was Pete Johnston Chevrolet for a total amount of $31,657. 34. Since the low bid is somewhat higher than budgeted, due to price increases since the budget figures were prepared, it is necessary for Council to authorize transfer of $1,912. 32 from contingency reserves to make up the difference. ' MINUTES TNU ES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting . July 28, 1980 Page Six MOTION: Councilman Mackey moved that Council accept the low bids of Pete Johnston Chevrolet for Bids No. 80-5 , 80-7 and 80-8 in the amount of $31,657. 34, The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously carried, MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council authorize transfer of $1,912. 32 from contingency reserve for this, purchase. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and unani- mously carried by roll call vote. E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION 1. City Council ' (a) Councilman Mackey stated that she had passed out a proposed tree ordinance to Council and Staff and would like them to consider it for adoption or suggest changes. (b) Councilman Stover stated that the bus system connecting Paso Robles and Atascadero with San Luis Obispo is not a dead issue, but may come up again after the first of the year. ' (c) Councilman Highland reported on the Water Resources Advisory Committee meeting and requested Council support to defer the issue of the Nacimiento Water Project being placed on the November ballot. It was the Committee's opinion that November is not a good time to try this issue based on the state of ' the economy; also, it is not yet known what Santa Barbara will do with the State Water Project. Council generally concurred with the recommendation; however, Councilman Nelson did not feel he had enough information to make a decision on the matter. 2. City Attorney Mr. Grimes had nothing to report. 3. City Manager (1) Mr. Warden reminded Council members to submit their reservations for the League' s Annual Convention in Los Angeles in October. The meeting adjourned to August 2 , 1980, at 9:00 a.m. in the Atascadero Administration Building. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Recorded by: MURRAY L, WARDEN, City Clerk By: Ardith Davis Deputy City Clerk