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rMINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
March 23, 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. The Mayor also gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmen Highland, Nelson, Stover and Mayor Wilkins
ABSENT: Councilman Mackey
PUBLIC COMMENT
r None
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
1 Minutes of the regular meeting of March 9, 1981
(RECOMMEND APPROVAL)
2. Tentative Parcel ,Map AT 79-110, West Mall Avenue, Hvolboll-
Johnson-Faught, for a one year time extension to allow for
completion of project development plans (RECOMMEND APPROVAL
OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION)
3. Tentative Parcel Map AT 79-046, 8340 San Dimas, Mike Bewsey
(Westland Engineering) for approval of one year time exten-
sion to allow completion of work (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION)
4 . General Plan conformity of Lake View Drive parcels to deter-
mine compliance with Government Code Section 65402 relative
to transfer of County.-owned lots adjacent to Atascadero
Lake (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION)
Mayor Wilkins reviewed all items on the Consent Calendar.
MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved for acceptance of the Consent
Calendar. The motion was seconded by Councilman Highland
and unanimously carried by roll call vote.
B. HEARI'NGS, APPEARANCES AND REPORTS
1. Request of San Luis Obispo County Arts Council for approval
of projects eligible for California, Arts Council funding
Dorothy Smith reviewed .the summary of recommendations by; the
County Arts Council for use of funds granted by the California Arts
Council . Mayor Wilkins made several comments on the booklet prepared
' by the Arts Council. Dorothy Smith stated that ,she would leave the
book with the City Offices for review by the public.
MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council- approve the concept
presented by the San Luis Obispo County Arts Council and
endorse the approach that it has taken. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously carried.
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2. Appeal of Neil New and Tony Costa from Planning Commission
approval of a Conditional Use Permit U810203 :1, 9148 Palomar,
Jeanne and Steven Salayon, to allow establishment of a day
care center in an existing single family residence
Larry Stevens, Planning Director, reviewed the project noting
that the Planning Commission had adopted the findings recommended by
Staff, authorized a Negative Declaration and approved the day care
center subject to Conditions 1-10 as listed in the Staff report.
They had added an additional Condition requiring the applicant to
remove excess animals on the site to comply with current zoning regu-
lations.
Mr. New and Mr. Costa are appealing the Commission's action.
Mr. Salayon reviewed his project and requested Council approval . Neil
New stated that he was appealing the project based on its commercial
nature within a residential area, increased traffic and noise, and
the decrease in property values which the nature of the project could
bring about. He also read a letter from Tony Costa, a property owner
in the area, opposing the project.
Those speaking in favor of the project were Pat Casey, Andy
O'Hara, Dave Lombard, Ron Bast, Kelley Clark, Denise Casey, Terrance
Tweedie, Mary McTagert, Phyllis Tweedie. Alice McGillus spoke in
opposition to the project. Mayor Wilkins closed the public hearing.
iCouncil members discussed the matter in view of the public
comments.
MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that the appeal be denied. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously
carried by roll call vote.
3 . Report regarding Planning Commission recommendation for
topics to be considered as appropriate for General Plan
amendments
Larry Stevens reviewed the Planning Commission' s recommendations
of the items to be considered for General Plan amendment. Council
discussed the items scheduled for hearing and indicated their concur-
rence with the Commission' s recommendation.
' 4 . Report from City Manager recommending consideration of
additional compensation for Public Works personnel required
to be on standby during non-normal working hours
Mr. Warden stated that he was recommending additional compensa-
tion for Public Works employees involved in call-out and standby
work requirements. He suggested that they be compensated at the rate
of one hour' s pay at their current wage for each day on standby
status, that they be required to respond within twenty minutes, that
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Regular Meeting March 23, 1981
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the City provide a pager for each person on standby and that they
remain within twenty minutes response time and within radio range of
the pager. Additionally, he recommended that the City guarantee a one
hour minimum pay for any call-out occurring after normal working hours
and before 8:00 p.m. and guarantee two hours pay after 8:00 p.m. or on
weekends; pay to be computed at straight hourly rates.
Councilman Highland suggested that perhaps a response time of
thirty minutes would be appropriate.
MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council approve the proposal
as submitted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson
and unanimously carried.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Ordinance No. 38 amending P
Section Ma 12-0-33 of the Offi-
cial Zoning Maps of the City by placing certain property in
the R-4-D Zone - second reading (previously heard 3/9/91)
MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that Ordinance No. '38 be read by
title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson
and unanimously carried.
Mayor Wilkins read Ordinance No. 38 by title only.
MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that this constitute the second and
final reading of Ordinance No. 38 and that it be adopted.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Highland and unani-
mously carried by roll call vote.
2. Ordinance No. 39 amending Section Map 12-0-34 of the Offi-
cial Zoning Maps of the City by placing certain property in
the C-1-D Zone second reading (previously heard on 3/9/81)
' 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 Highland moved that this constitute the second
and final reading of Ordinance No. 39 and that it be
adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and
unanimously carried by roll call vote.
D. NEW BUSINESS
None
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E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION
r1. City Council
(a) Councilman Nelson asked for an update on the repairs
at the Kiddie Park. Mr. McPherson stated that the City
had ordered parts which had been sent back because they weren't the
right ones.
2. City Attorney
(a) Mr. Grimes stated that the Firefighters matter would
be heard Friday, March 27th at 8 :45 p.m.
3 . City Manager
(a) Mr. Warden stated that a new building inspector, John
Miller, had started work on March 16th. He further
noted that specific recommendations on Planning and Building Depart-
ment manning would be presented in the near future. Mr. Stevens
was working up some options and alternatives to meet the building and
planning requirements.
(b) Mr. Warden stated that the zoning and subdivision
ordinances would be going to the Planning Commission
sometime in April. There was discussion about the need for additional
manning in the Planning Department in order to complete some projects.
Mr. Nelson asked about costs for providing consultants to give addi-
tional short-term manpower to work on ordinance preparation.
(c) Mr. Warden asked Council if they had any objections to
installing a window air conditioning unit in the room
proposed to be used for the computer. Because of the heat of the
computer and the need for keeping the temperature stable, this instal-
lation appeared necessary to cope with the summer heat.
Council agreed.
(d) Mr. Warden stated that he would be bringing an update
on the sewer treatment facility project to Council in
the near future. A septic tank survey has been completed and he has a
meeting scheduled with the County to discuss the statusofthe project.
(e) Mr. Warden discussed change orders that have been
coming in for the renovation project. He said that
during any project, ' there are always unexpected additions or modifi-
cations to the original plan and this necessitated change orders to be
approved which involve the expenditure of funds He said that he
would be signing the Change Orders and advise Council of same at a
later date. They anticipated approximately $10, 000 for this phase of
the project.
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(f) Mr. Warden stated that the new Recreation Director,
Skip Joannes, would begin work on March 30 1981.
(g) Mr. Warden advised that the matter of Fire Department
Employees ' Association recognition would be brought to
' Council probably at the next Council meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
Recorded by:
MURRAY L. WARDEN, City Clerk
' By: Ardith Davis
Deputy City Clerk