HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 102780 MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
October 27, 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 Bill Hawk of the Covenant
Church gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmen Highland, Mackey, Nelson, Stover and Mayor
Wilkins
ABSENT: None
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of the regular meeting of .October 13, 1980
(RECOMMEND APPROVAL)
2. Lot line adjustment, San Gregoria Road, Ernest Chalekson
(Daniel Stewart) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION)
3. Acceptance of Final Map, Tract No. 866, 3750 E1 Camino Real;
Lenzi, nna e Dorris (Central Coast Engineering)
RECOMMEND
APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS)
4. Parcel Map CO 79-046 request for exception of road improve-
ment requirements, N/W corner of San Dimas & San Diego Roads,
Mike Bewsey (Westland Engineering) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS)
' 5. Acceptance of Final Map, Parcel Map AT 78-107, 8600 San
Gabriel Road, Elizabeth Davis (Hilliard) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL
OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION)
' 6. Conditional Use Permit, 6955 El Camino Real, Q.R.S. Corpora-
tion, to construct signs for Century Federal Savings & Loan
(RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION)
' Councilman Mackey requested that Item A-6 be withdrawn from the
Consent Calendar for separate discussion.
1 MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved for the approval of the Consent
Calendar with the exception of Item A-6. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously carried
by roll call vote.
A-6 Conditional Use Permit, 6955 El Camino Real, Q.R.S. Corpora
' tion, to construct signs for Century Federal Savings & Loan
(RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION)
Councilman Mackey felt that the set-backs on the project were
not what they should be; she realized that the item under discussion
was signing, however, she felt that other aspects of the project
should be considered. There was some discussion on the matter.
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MOTION: Councilman Highland moved for approval of the Planning
' Commission's recommendation. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Stover and carried on the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Highland, Nelson, Stover and Mayor Wilkins
NOES: Councilman Mackey
B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES AND REPORTS
1. Appearance of ,Harold M. Poland regarding road access to
3-F Meadows, Atascadero
Mr. Poland reviewed a map which showed the various access points
into the 3-F Meadows area. He emphasized the danger to the residents,
some 100 families, in this area in case of emergency and the extra
response time required to reach some areas of 3-F Meadows due to only
one access point. He requested that the City remove the alleged
illegal blockage of San Marcos Road and re-build approximately 600
yards of Carmelita. Howard Marohn alsospokein favor of Mr. Poland' s
proposal. Harold Mitchell, Ed Gabowski, Dr. Ellison:, Mary Alexander,
Mrs. Cummings, Steve Ward; and Henry Dudley were not in favor of the
Homeowners,, Association proposals. Some did not feel that San Marcos
is a proper access point; others were concerned about the costs and
' who would pay for the road improvements. John Cole spoke to the
comments made by Mr. Mitchell.
Mr. Warden advised that the City is aware of the situation in
3-F Meadows, but there are no easy answers. The fastest solution
would be for the property owners to form an assessment district to
improve their roads and access with the City helping to the extent
possible.
Council stated that the City would not make the improvements
in 3-F Meadows, but that perhaps Staff could investigate the matter
and come back with recommendations. Councilman Mackey felt that
this was a priority matter and should be dealt with now.
No action was taken by Council.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ,
1. Ordinance No. 31 amending Zoning Map second reading
' MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that Ordinance. No. 31 be read
by title only. The motionwasseconded by Councilman
Mackey and unanimously carried.
Mayor Wilkins read, Ordinance No. 31 by title only.
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MOTION: Councilman Highland moved for the adoption of Ordinance
-' No. 31. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson
and unanimously carried by roll call vote.
' RECESS 8:40 p:.m. RECONVENED 8:46 p.m.
D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Energy conservation and alternative sources of energy
Councilman Mackey stated that she had some recommendations in
' this regard from information she had gathered at the League's
Annual Convention, however, they weren't in written form yet. It
was noted that the 'statement proposed by the Planning Commission
' mainly indicates that the City is favorably disposed toward energy
conservation and the use of solar energy as an alternate energy
resource and that this statement establishes a desired goal rather
than a detailed way to implement that goal.
' MOTION: Councilman Nelsonmovedthat the policy statement as
recommended by the Planning Commission be approved.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unani-
mously carried.
Doug Lewis spoke in favor of Council adopting some sort of
energy Policy.
2, Resignation of Norman J. Norton from Planning Commission
' Mayor Wilkins stated that Council was in receipt of a letter
of resignation from Norman J. Norton from the Planning Commission
effective January 1, 1981. Mr. Warden advised that Council could
not decide on a replacement until after January lst. The replacement
will be for the unexpired term which isuntil July '31," 1981, and
will be for the Commission seat only, not chairman, since the Planning
' Commission selects the chairman.
MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council accept the resig-
nation of Mr. Norton with regret and commendation. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously`
carried.
MCouncil agreed that applicants should be sought to fill this
position and decided that November 28, 1980, would be the cut-off
date for accepting applications,
' 3. Jaycees request for funds for Sunken Gardens' repairs
Mr. Warden advised that the Jaycees were requesting a donation
_ towards the repairs in the Sunken Gardens for the Christmas Light
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project. Since the City had budgeted $600 to upgrade the electrical
facilities in the Sunken Gardens, it is recommended that Council
approve allocating an additional $400 or a total of $1,000 as the
City' s share of this project. If needed, Staff will come back at a -
' later date for authorization to transfer funds for the difference
between the amount budgeted and the actual costs.
' MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council approve the
request. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey
and unanimously carried by roll call vote.
' 4. Solid Waste Management Grant Funds, Resolution No. 24-80
approving the application for grant funds under the
Solid Waste Management Act of 1980
Mr. Warden reviewed the provisions of this application
MOTION: Councilman Stover moved for the approval of Resolution
No. 24-80. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Nelson and unanimously carried.
Mayor Wilkins read Resolution No. 24-80 by title only.
5. Ordinance No. 32 entitled Fire Department - first reading
MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Ordinance No. 32 be read
by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman
' Mackey and unanimously carried.
Mayor Wilkins read Ordinance No. 32 by title only,
MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that this constitute the first
reading of Ordinance No. 32. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Nelson and unanimously carried by roll
' call vote.
6. Bid for asphalt patch truck, Bid #80-4
' Mr. Warden reviewed the bid; it was recommended that Council
award the bid to Atascadero Ford in the amount of $29,575. 13 for a
diesel powered asphalt patch truck. . Although this is higher than
the budgeted amount and there is a lower bid for a gasoline powered
vehicle, the Public Works Director was recommending this purchase
because of the diesel powered vehicle's longer service life, lower
' fuel and maintenance costs.
MOTION Councilman Mackey moved that Council award the bid to
' Atascadero Ford in the amount of $29,575. 13 for an asphalt
patch truck with a diesel engine. The motion was seconded
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by Councilman Highland and unanimously carried by roil '
' call vote.
7. Bids for reroofing of Administration Building
Mr. Warden advised that the low bid for this project was sub-
mitted by James Quaglino Roofing in the amount of $39,308. The
Engineer's Estimate was $45 ,000.
MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that the bid for the Adminis-
tration Building reroofing be awarded to James Quaglino
Roofing in the amount of $39, 308. The 'motion was seconded
by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried.
8. Contract with County of San Luis Obispo for ambulance
' services
Mr. Warden advised that this contract was mainly for County
inspection of the ambulance services to insure compliance with
State requirements. There are no costs to the City.
MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved for approval of the contract.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Highland and
unanimously carried.
9. Quarterly Review, Fiscal Year 1980-81 Budget
Mr. Warden stated that the update presented to Council was to
' comply with Proposition 4 requirements for the City's budget during
the first full year of operation in establishing our base year for
appropriation limits. He reviewed the itemsthatrequired Council
' approval. The major change was the addition of the funds required
to support the Recreation Department during this fiscal year.
MOTION: Councilman Highland mowed that the changes outlined in
Mr. Warden' s memo dated 10--23-80 entitled "Quarterly
Review, Fiscal Year 1980-81 Budget" be approved and
the transfer of funds be authorized. The motion was
' seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously carried
by roll call vote.
' E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION
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1. City Council
' (a) Councilman Mackey advised 'that' EOC elections would
take place on October 28th at the Senior Citizens
Center.
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2. City Attorney
(a) Mr. Grimes advised that the City was in receipt of
a Petition for Peremptory Writ of Mandate from the
Atascadero Firefighters Association. The petition has not yet been
' filed with the Superior Court.
3. City Manager
' (a) Mr. Warden stated that he has authorized an additional
250 of chip seal to be accomplished on City roads
' since the bid was below the budgeted amount on this project. This
is the amount allowed by law to increase a project without going out
for new bids.
' (b) Mr. Warden stated that it appears that the census
will be for a population of from 16,700 to 17,400,
but the Bureau of Census still hasn't made a final determination.
(c) Mr. Warden reminded Council that the Channel Counties
Division of the League of California Cities meeting
would be held November 14th in Oxnard. He asked that those Council
' members who plan to attend to submit their reservations soon.
(d) Mr. Warden stated that the San Luis Obispo County
Area Council of Governments was requesting a repre-
sentative from the City of Atascadero be appointed to the Citizens
Transportation Advisory Committee. Council suggested Shirley Moore,
' however, Mr. Warden stated that the preference was for a citizen at
large rather than someone currently a part of the governmental process.
(e) Mr. Warden stated that he was in receipt of a letter
from an anonymous person telling the Planning Director
to "get out of town". He stated that ordinarily he would throw
away such a letter, however, he wanted to emphasize that any citi-
zen dissatisfied with City staff should contact him if they had any
complaints. The only way such dissatisfactions can be resolved is
by providing specific examples, not by castigating individuals through
' anonymous letters.
Mayor Wilkins complimented the Planning Department on their work
and noted that at times, employees have to take quite a bit of abuse
' from the public.
The meeting adjourned at 9: 30 p.m.
Recorded by:
MURRAY L. WARDEN, City Clerk �C6�
By: Ardith .Davis
Deputy City Clerk