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MINUTES ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
March 9, 1981 7 :30 p.m.
Atascadero Administration Building
' The meeting was called to order by Mayor: Wilkins. He introduced
Girl Scout Troup No. 338 which led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor
Wilkins gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmen Highland, Mackey,` Nelson, Stover and Mayor
Wilkins
ABSENT: None
Mayor Wilkins presented a Proclamation to the Girl Scouts and the
Camp Fire Girls honoring their respective anniversaries.
PUBLIC COMMENT
(a) Mr. Ted Monson discussed some drainage problems in Atascadero.
' A. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of the regular meeting of February 23, 1981
(RECOMMEND APPROVAL)
2. Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of February 28 , 1981
(RECOMMEND APPROVAL)
3. Treasurer' s Report, 2-1-81 to 2-28-81 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL)
4 . Tentative Parcel Map AT79-031, 7405 Balboa Road, David M.
Renton (Twin Cities Engineering) to allow time extension
(RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION)
5. Lot Line Adjustment LA801203 :1, 2825 Monterey Road, Leo and
Mary Tidwell/Floyd Wood (Associated Professions) to adjust
' property line to resolve encroachments (RECOMMEND APPROVAL
OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS)
6. Tentative Parcel Map AT810107 :1, 9100 and 9150 E1 Camino
Real, Henry Huong and' Don -Messer (Hilliard) to allow division
of a parcel into two parcels (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION)
7. Tentative Parcel Map AT801230 :1, 7305 Balboa Road, Gordon
T. Davis Cattle Co. (Twin Cities Engineering) to allow
division of approximately 11 acres into two parcels
(RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS)
8 . Tentative Parcel Map AT801210:1, 2200 San Fernando Road,
Allen Grimes/Don Messer, to allow division of 11 .1 acres into
three parcels (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION)
9. -Variance V810202 :1, behind 6010 Del Rio adjacent to Highway
101, Atascadero Junior Women' s Club, to allow community
identification sign in excess of 20 sq ft. (RECOMMEND'
APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION)
10. Departmental Review R810202:1, behind 10640 El Camino Real
adjacent to Highway 101, Atascadero Junior Women' s Club,
to allow community identification sign in excess of 20 sq. ft.
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and building height limitations (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS)
11. Resolution No. 5-81 authorizing the purchase of Parcel No. 2
in accordance with the agreement between the City and
V. M. Cook, et al, relating to the purchase of Mall property
' (RECOMMEND ADOPTION)
Mayor Wilkins reviewed all items on the Consent Calendar.
' MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved for the approval of the Consent
Calendar. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and
unanimously carried by roll call vote.
B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES AND REPORTS
' 1. Public hearing on Final Environmental Impact Report, Zone
Change 2781206 : 1, 8725 E1 Camino Real, Joie Scolari (Gerrish)
to allow rezoning of 6 .5 acres from R-1-B-2-D and C-2 to C-1
Ordinance No. 39 amending Section Map 12-0-34 of the Official
Zoning Maps by placing certain property in the C-1-D Zone -
first reading
' Mr. Stevens, Planning Director, reviewed the EIR and the Planning
Commission' s recommendations. They had recommended certification of
the EIR and approval of the zone change to C-1-D with conditions.
' Mayor Wilkins opened the hearing to the public. The only comments
came from Bill Gerrish representing Mr. Scolari, favoring the project
as recommended by the Planning Commission. Mayor Wilkins closed the
hearing to the public.
MOTION: Councilman Highland moved for adoption of the Planning
Commission's recommendation for certification of the EIR
and approval of the zone change. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Nelson and unanimously carried.
' Mr. Grimes, City Attorney, recommended postponing reading of
Ordinance No. 39 until after consideration of the other Scolari items.
2. Public hearing on Departmental Review R810106 :1, 8725 El
Camino Real, Joie Scolari (Gerrish) to construct a commer-
cial center including a market
Mr. Stevens reviewed the Staff' s recommendations, re ardin this
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project and the Planning Commission' s recommendations. Councilman
Mackey stated that she had been contacted by a Mr. Sahl who owned
property adjacent to the project. He was concerned about the design
of the concrete block wall, the retaining basins and the liquor sign
ton the Lucky store. Mr. Stevens responded to the comments.
Mayor Wilkins opened the public hearing and called for comments.
Mr. Gerrish spoke in favor of the project and stated that they were
' saving 32 of the trees on the property.
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MOTION: Councilman Highland moved for approval of the Planning
' Commission recommendations subject to the 21 conditions.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously
carried.
3. Public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit U810106 :1, 8725
E1 Camino Real, Joie Scolari (Gerrish) , to consider a master
signing program for the commercial center
Mr. Stevens reviewed the signing program for the commercial
center. The Planning Commission had approved the Conditional Use
Permit subject to conditions. They had some concern regarding the
identification sign which was proposed to be 25 feet high. The Com-
mission decided that a monument sign similar to that constructed by
the Adobe Plaza would be more appropriate and that the sign should
identify the center rather than the tenants.
Mayor Wilkins open the hearing for public comment. Mr. Gerrish' s
only objection was to the requirement for a monument sign. He felt
that the City should change the sign ordinance if a center sign was
not going to be allowed.
' MOTION: Councilman Highland moved for approval of the Conditional
Use Permit subject to conditions 1-14 as delineated by the
Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman
INelson and unanimously carried by roll call vote.
Mr. Highland stated that the ordinance the City is using for
projects is still the County Ordinance. and that the ordinance now
being drafted should correct these problems.
4 . Tentative Parcel Map AT810106 :1, 8725 E1 Camino Real, Joie
Scolari (Gerrish) to allow division of a 6.5 acre site into
six parcels
' Mr. Stevens reviewed the proposed division. The Planning Commis-
sion had approved the Map subject to conditions 1-13 with modifica-
tions and an additional item 14 . There was some discussion regarding
' the irregular lots and Mr. Stevens explained that the Planning Com-
mission had approved the plan because the lots were formed for
financing purposes.
Mayor Wilkins asked if there were any comments on this Map, and,
as there were none, he closed the public hearing.
' MOTION: Councilman Highland moved for approval of the Tentative
Parcel Map subject to the conditions 1-14 as specified
the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Stover and unanimously carried by roll ;call vote.
Ordinance No. 39 amending Section Map 12-0-34 of the Official
Zoning Maps by placing certain property in the C-1-D Zone -first
' reading
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MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Ordinance No. 39 be read by
' title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover
and unanimously carried
Mayor Wilkins read Ordinance No. 39 by title only.
MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that this constitute the first
reading of Ordinance No. 39. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Highland and unanimously carried by roll call
vote.
5. Zone Change 2810105 :1, 8250-8400 Morro Road, Paul Washburn,
to rezone Lots 17 and 18 from R-1-B-2-D to R-4 and to
modify existing "D designation for R-4-D zoning; Ordinance
No. 38 amending. Section Map 12-0-33 of the Official Zoning
i Maps by placing certain property in the R-4-D zone - first
reading
Mr. Stevens reviewed the application. The Planning Commission
had adopted Findings land 2 authorizing a Negative Declaration and
recommended approval of the zone change with conditions for the "D"
designation.
Mayor Wilkins opened the public hearing and, as there were no
comments, closed the hearing.
MOTION: Councilman Highland moved for approval of the Planning
Commission recommendations. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Stover and unanimously carried.
MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that Ordinance No. 38 be read by
title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Highland
and unanimously carried.
Mayor Wilkins read Ordinance No. 38 by 'title only.
MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that this constitute the first
reading of Ordinance No. 38 . The motion ;was seconded by
Councilman Nelson and unanimously carried by roll call vote.
6 . City Attorney Report No. 11
Mr. Grimes reviewed his report for Council.
C. UNFINISHEDBUSINESS
' 1. Consideration of applicants for Parks and Recreation
Advisory Board
' Mr. Warden advised that the list Council had before them contained
the names of the applicants who had indicated that they were still
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interested in serving on the Advisory Board. Council members voted
' for their choices with Peggy Robertson receiving the majority vote.
MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Peggy Robertson be appointed
to the Parks and Recreation Advisory. Boardin the place of
' David Cannon. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey
and unanimously carried.
2. Ordinance No. 35 amending Section Map 12-0-33 of the Offi-
cial Zoning Maps of the City by placing certain property in
Ithe R-4-D Zone - second reading
MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Ordinance No. 35 be read by
', title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover
Iand unanimously carried.
Mayor Wilkins read Ordinance No 35 by title only.
' MOTION: Councilman Highland moved for the adoption of Ordinance
No. 35. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and
( carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: , Councilmen Highland, Stover and Mayor Wilkins
NOES: Councilmen Mackey and Nelson
' 3 . Consideration of changing General Plan amendment dates
Mr. Warden stated that the first scheduled update of General Plan
amendments had not allowed enough time for submission of proposed
changes. He suggested that Council authorize acceptance of proposals
up to the' time of the actual advertised public hearing before the
Planning Commission: Council agreed.
MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that the date for acceptance of
, proposals for General Plan amendments be changed to March
16th. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and
unanimously carried.
' D. NEW BUSINESS
1. , Consideration of transfer of $1,700 for the purchase of 25
' I folding tables for Rotunda Room
Mr. Warden reviewed this matter stating that the tables inherited
from the County were in poor condition and needed replacement.
MOTION: ( Councilman Nelson moved that Council authorize the transfer
sof the necessary funds to purchase 25 new folding tables for
the Rotunda Room. The motion was seconded by Councilman
( Highland and unanimously carried by roll call vote.
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5. Amending Service Contract for Dial-A-Ride
Mr. Warden reviewed the amendment which would lower the vehicle
service cost from $15.57 per hour to $12. 29 per hour.
MOTION: Councilman Mackey moved for approval of the amendment to the
Dial-A-Ride contract. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Highland and unanimously carried by roll call vote
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION
1. City Council
(a) Councilman Mackey stated that there would be a
Beautification Committee meeting on March 18th at
7 :30 p.m.
(b) Mayor Wilkins announced that Council had selected
Charles Joannes as Recreation Director. He will begin
work on March 30th.
2. City Attorney
Mr. Grimes had nothing report.
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3. City Manager
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(a) Mr. Warden reported that P. G. & E is sponsoring an
Energy Conservation Home Fair on March 19th at the San'
Luis Obispo Veteran' s memorial Building from 4; 00 p.m. to 9: 00 p.m.
(b) Mr. Warden advised that the City would be trimming some
trees 'around the Administration Building for safety
reasons.
' (c) Mr. Warden stated that the Council, at their meeting of
February 10, 1981, had approved the School Crossing
Guard Services Agreement; however, that motion had not been included "
in the minutes. He asked Council to amend the minutes to include the
motion approving the agreement.
MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that the minutes of February 10,
1981, be amended to include approval of the School Crossing
Guard Services Agreement. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried.
(d) Mr. Warden also briefed the Council on the following
items:
(1) The proposed California State budget and its
affect on cities.
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2. Award bid for telephone system to General Telecom in the
' amount of $26,152
Mr. Warden stated that the Council had previously approved the
bid for purchasing a telephone system, however, Staff had received new
proposals which were considerably lower than the initial ones. Staff
was recommending staying with the same company originally awarded the
bid. Councilman Mackey was concerned that this was a different
company than was originally awarded the bid and that the City would
be in a bad situation if this new company went out of business.
Mr. McPherson explained that the same people, the Talk Shop, sub-
mitted the new proposal; the supplier is different.
MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council reaffirm their
approval of the bid. 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
3. Selection of Audit proposal, Fiscal Year 1980-81
Mr. Warden stated that the Robert M. Moss Accountancy Corporation
had submitted their proposal for the ,1980-81 audit at $2,000. He was
recommending acceptance of this proposal. He noted that the audit did
not have to go to bid because it was a professional service. Cities
usually have the same company audit their books each year because the
audit firms become familiar with the City's books and accounting
procedures.
rMOTION: Councilman Nelson moved for acceptance of the Robert M. Moss
Accountancy Corporation proposal in the amount of $2, 000 .
The motion was seconded by Councilman Highland and unani-
mously carried.
4 . Quarterly review and Revised Budget, Fiscal Year 1980-81
' Mr. Warden reviewed the revisions, most of which were previously
approved. The question of payment for call-out and standby time will
probably be on the next agenda for specific discussion and recommen-
dation.
MOTION: Councilman Highland moved for approval of the revised budget.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and unanimously
carried by roll call vote.
' Councilman Mackey noted that the Recreation Supervisor position
on page 28 should be changed to Recreation Director.
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(2) Fire and Police Associations request for recog-
nition; this will be an agenda item at a later
date
(3) Computer programs for the City; his will be an
agenda item perhaps on March 23rd.
(4) An initiative which would preclude cities from
r any form of revenue raising methods for increasing
revenues.
(5) SB 314 , Dills, regarding binding arbitration.
The meeting adjourned at 9: 02 p.m.
Recorded by:
MURRAY L. WARDEN, City Clerk
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By: Ardith Davis
Deputy City Clerk
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