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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 011281 1 0 MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting 1 January 12, 1981 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 Dexter of the Methodist Church gave the invocation. 1 ROLL CALL ' PRESENT: Councilmen Highland, Mackey, Nelson, Stover and Mayor Wilkins ABSENT: None 1 PUBLIC COMMENT 1 None A. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of the special meeting of December 8 , 1980 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 2. Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of December 22, 11980 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 3. Minutes of the regular meeting of December 22, 1980 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 4 . Treasurer' s Report, 12-1-80 to 12-31-80 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 5. Resolution No. 1-81 establishing fees for bicycle licenses (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 6 . Lot line adjustment LA 801113 :1, 8400 San Rafael Road, John and Jackie Hutcherson (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS); 7. Parcel map AT 80-57, 9100 Pino Solo, Loyd Sims (Baumberger) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION) 8 . Parcel map AT 800829 :1, 10325 Atascadero Rd. , Fred Hartman (Morgan) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION 1 RECOMMENDATION) Councilman Mackey requested that item A-4 , the Treasurer's Report, be withdrawn from the Consent Calendar as she had some ques- tions. Councilman Nelson asked about the bicycle license fee reso- lution and Mr. Warden explained that the fees set forth in the reso- lution are intended to recover actual costs to the City. The pro ' gram is entirely voluntary and designed to help in recovery of stolen bicycles. 1 MOTION: Councilman Mackey moved for the approval of the Consent Calendar with the exception of item A-4. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and unanimously carried by roll call vote. 1 Councilman Mackey asked about an expenditure for cutting a stencil and for engineering work on the renovation project. The 1 ' MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting January 12, 1981 Page Two stencil was for use by the Recreation Department authorized by Mr. Ross and the engineering expenditure was necessary to modify renovation plans pursuant to previous Council action approving bids for a phased program. MOTION: Councilman Mackey moved for the approval of the Treasurer ' s ' report. The motion was seconded by Councilman Highland and unanimously carried. B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES AND REPORTS ! 1. Appeal of Peter Del Vaglio from Planning Commission decision concerning dance facility and fast food kitchen, Lago Avenue and Hwy. 41 ' Larry Stevens, Planning Director, advised that this appeal resulted from the Planning Director's original determination that dance facilities and fast food kitchens were not permitted uses in the L zone. The Planning Commission, upon hearing the matter, concurred with his determination and directed Staff to initiate procedures for a code amendment to consider a Conditional Use Permit process for handling the dance facility and fast food kitchen appli- cation. The Planning Commission found that (1) the dance facility is not a commercial recreational use similar to those listed in the ordinance for an L zone; (2) certain characteristics associated with a dance facility are not necessarily compatible with other uses allowed in an L zone (3) the purpose and intent of this specialized zone may not be realized if this use is allowed without adequate review procedures; and (4)- consideration be, given to allowing the dance facility subject to a Conditional Use Permit review and procedures. Mr. Peter Del Vaglio disagreed with the Planning Director's interpretation of the Planning Commission' s action. He felt that the Planning Commission had determined that a dance facility be included in the list of commercial recreational uses. He noted that, when the project was reviewed by the County before the City's incorporation, it had been determined that a dance _facility would be allowed on the subject property. There were comments from George Molina, Greg Ellison, Edward ' Fitter, Herb La Prade, and Ted Munson. Council discussed the matter with Mayor Wilkins stating that he felt a dance facility was definitely a recreation use. Councilman Highland did not ' agree, since dance halls were listed specifically in other zoning designations as a permitted use but were not listed for the L Zone. ' MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that Council concur with the Planning Commission's recommendations including the findings. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and carried on the following roll call vote: 1 ' • ' MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Y Januar 12, 1981 Page Three AYES: Councilmen Highland, Mackey, Nelson and Stover NOES : Mayor Wilkins 2. Appearance of Nancy Sherer requesting City assistance in constructing and maintaining two community identifi- cation signs ' Mr. Warden explained that Mrs. Sherer, as a representative of the Junior Women' s Club, has requested City assistance in constructing and placing welcome signs for Atascadero. Mr. Warden ' explained the procedure that has to be followed to obtain a sign permit. He stated that Mrs. Sherer has a time constraint because she is hoping to get the High School involved in constructing the signs as a school project. Mr. Warden recommended that the City get involved only to the extent of waiving fees, if approved by the City Attorney, and ' encourage service club participation in financing the sign. The fees could add up to approximately $500. Mrs. Sherer reviewed her proposal for Council. There was ' considerable discussion regarding this matter with an attempt being made to accommodate the request. It was indicated that Council was in favor of the project and waiving the fees. 1 MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that Council approve the pro- posal and construction of the signs for_ Atascadero, : that the fees be waived, that the service chubs consider maintenance of the signs, that this proposal be given to the City Attorney for approval and that the Staff be ' encouraged to help as much as possible. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried by roll call vote. 1Mr. Warden pointed out that the Staff was not opposed to this project, but, since our ordinances provide a process which Staff cannot waive, Mrs. Sherer wanted the Council to .take action. ' 3. Appearance of Henry K. Adams regarding traffic situation in front of Post Office ' Mr. Adams read a statement to Council regarding the illegal parking in front of the Post Office and using a sub-standard site for a Post Office. He felt that the Post Office should not be ' allowed to expand unless they provided parking. Also, an annex should be built and the Post Office eventually moved to the annex. 1Council pointed out that the City does not have jurisdiction over the Post Office. Councilman Highland stated that parking is provided by the Post Office at the rear of their building.- side (corrected 1-26-81 minutes) MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting , January 12, 1981 Page Four There was discussion about this matter with no action taken. 4 . City Attorney' s's ReP ort No 9 Since Mr. Grimes was ill, Mr. Warden briefly reviewed the report. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Salary adjustments — Fire Chief and City Attorney Mr. Warden explained that he had previously advised the Council that the Fire Chief would remain at a "Y" rate even through the Council had approved a new salary schedule. Since that meeting, however, Mr. Warden realized that Council probably intended for the Fire Chief to be on parity with the Police Chief since comparable fire positions were made equal to police positions. He was, there- fore, recommending ,Council approval for putting the Fire Chief ' s salary range on an equal status with that of the Police Chief this will give the Fire Chief an approximately $42. 00 per month raise. : The City Attorney had requested the same 7 1/2% increase for his hourly compensation as granted for City management employees. Mr. Warden pointed out that Mr. Grimes ' contract does not have a definite term. He currently receives $30. 00 per hour, with a monthly minimum of $1,800 per month, for day-to-day work and $50.00 per hour for Council-authorized court work. Mr. Warden noted that most attorneys in this County receive $70. 00 per hour or more for their work. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council affirm that parity exists between the Police Chief and the Fire Chief. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and carried with Councilman Nelson voting no. Councilman Nelson stated that he was voting no because he wanted to be consistent with his negative vote regarding management salaries at the last Council meeting. Mayor Wilkins felt that the City Attorney's contract should be discussed at budget time; he is not a City employee and an increase for him should not be considered at the same time as other City employees. He thought the City would be setting a precedent if they began considering increases for the City Attorney along with employees. Councilman Mackey did not feel that the City Attorney was any different than other employees and he should be considered along with them. MINUTES ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting January 12 , 1981 Page Five MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that the request for an ' increase by the City Attorney be denied. 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 D. NEW BUSINESS 1. Recommendation from Parks and Recreation Advisory Board concerning hiring of a Recreation Director Mr. Warden reviewed the recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to include three members of the Board and Stu Ross to screen the resumes for Recreation Director down to ten and then to have an oral board consisting of parks and recreation professionals and possibly a member of the City Council to screen the number of applicants to three for final Council consideration. Mr. Warden stated that Ordinance No. 4 , creating the position of City Manager and Ordinance No. 24, the personnel ordinance, ' specifically makes the City Manager responsible for the hiring of Department Heads with the concurrence and review by the City Council. These ordinances also make the City Manager responsible for the selection process. Mr. Warden stated that he opposed this recommendation for a variety of reasons and noted that the Council, if they wished to comply with the Advisory Board's recommendation, would have to amend the current ordinances. There was considerable discussion regarding this matter with Councilman Mackey stating that Mr. Warden could make the Board a part of the process if he wished without changing any ordinances. Councilman Nelson was in favor of the Board's participation. Councilman Highland did not feel that the Board should be a part of the personnel process. Mayor Wilkins pointed out that the City had been previously successful in selecting Department Head personnel and saw no reason why the same process should not be equally successful for selection of a Recreation Director. MOTION: Councilman Stover moved that Council deny the request of the Advisory Board and comply with Ordinance No. 24. The motion was seconded by Councilman Highland and carried with Councilmen Mackey and Nelson voting no. 2. Resolution No. 2-81 approving participation in the ' National Flood Insurance Program Mr. Warden reviewed the purposes for a flood insurance program and noted that this Resolution enabled the City and the Federal ' MINUTES ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting January 12, 1981 Page Six agency to move to the next step towards implementing flood insur- ance availability. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved for the adoption of Resolu- tion No. 2-81. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover. ' Mayor Wilkins read Resolution No. 2-81 by title only. The motion was unanimously carried by roll call vote. ' 3 . Resolution No. 3-81 authorizing the adjustment and settlement of claims against the City Mr. Warden reviewed the contents of the proposed resolution and noted that the main reason for the procedure is to expedite settlement of claims. ' MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved for the approval of Resolution No. 3-81. The motion was seconded by Councilman Highland. ' Mayor Wilkins read Resolution No. 3-81 by title only. The motion was unanimously carried by roll call ,vote. ' 4 . Consideration of Agreement with County Department of Employment and Training Services regarding CETA employees ' Mr. Warden reviewed the agreement and stated that the City would be applying for a position for the Fire Department to assist in inventorying fire hydrants. Chief Sylvia explained the duties of the position. MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that Staff be authorized to ' apply for this position and sign the agreement. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried by roll call vote 5. Traffic control recommendations Mr. Warden reviewed the three areas being recommended for specific traffic control measures. One provides a no ,parking zone 20 feet in both directions adjacent to the southerly drive approach to E1 Camino Real at the Atascadero Federal Credit Union. Another ' will place a stop sign on Mercedes. Avenue at it' s intersection with Cemetery Road. The last will place stop signs on Atascadero Road and Curbaril, making this a 4-way stop intersection. ' Council discussed these locations and the needs throughout the rest of the City. Mr. Warden stated that there are controls I MINUTES ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting January 12, 1981 Page Seven ' needed in other areas, but that these recommendations were the result of specific citizen requests and represented the Public Works Director's evaluation of need. A survey is being conducted for other areas and a report will be brought to the Council with ' recommendations for various controls along El Camino Real. The Public Works Director, discussed the stop sign at the intersection of Curbaril and Atascadero Avenue and whether or not four-way stops create more problems than they solve. He noted that traffic at this intersection will be monitored to see if the signs are effec- tive or if they are causing more difficulties. If the latter occurs, other action may be needed. MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that Council approve the three traffic controls as recommended. The motion was ' seconded by Councilman Highland and unanimously carried. E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION 1. City Council (a) Councilman Mackey was concerned about access to ' the building and the Police Department during the evening hours. She asked if the Police Department would be getting an intercom system soon. Bud McHale stated that there will be an 1 intercom system installed during the remodeling of the building. Councilman Mackey did not feel that the City should wait that long. ' (b) Mayor Wilkins asked about the radar gun and Chief McHale stated that the City was conducting a speed survey at the present time and upon completion, the radar device would be in operation within a few weeks. 2. Cit Attorney Y None 3. City Manager (a) Mr. Warden advised that copies of the General Plan were available in the City Offices for $12.50 each. He had received a request from a member of the news media for a free copy of the Plan, however, he planned to charge the media, as well as the public, since the City was only recovering its costs in printing the document. Council agreed. (b) Mr. Warden advised that an employee of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service had recently inspected the City's zoo as a result of a complaint. Only two minor deficiencies were noted and the findings by the inspector were generally positive. MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting January 12, 1981 ' Page Eight (c) Mr. Warden advised that the City was advertising ' for bids for the first phase of the Administration Building remodeling with bids to be opened February 2nd. They will then be presented in February for Council consideration. (d) Ralph Dowell, Finance Director, reported that the City had received $39, 000 in Revenue Sharing funds. (e) Mr. Warden advised Council to keep an eye on the newspaper reports regarding the State budget, it will affect the amount the City receives. At present, the Staff ' is assuming no increase in revenues for the next fiscal year. The meeting adjourned at 9 :57 p.m. Recorded by: MURRAY L. WARDEN, City Clrk 60' By: Ardith Davis Deputy City Clerk