HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 110981 AGENDA" ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
November 9, 1981 7: 30 p.m.
Atascadero Administration Building
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Roll Call
Public Comment
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
All matters listed under Item A, Consent Calendar, are con-
sidered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form
listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items.
If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent
Calendar and will be considered separately. Vote may be by roll call.
1. Minutes of the regular meeting of October 26, 1981 (RECOMMEND
APPROVAL)
2. Treasurer ' s Report, 10-1-81 to 10-31-81 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL)
' 3. Tentative Parcel Map AT 810820:1, 3295 San Fernando Road,
Gordon T. Davis Cattle Company (Twin Cities) to allow subdi-
vision of 7.1 acres into two parcels (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION)
4. Tentative Parcel Map AT 810903: 1, 3650 Maricopa Road, James
Coleman (Twin Cities Engineering) to allow subdivision of 5.4
acres into two parcels (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COM-
MISSION RECOMMENDATION)
' 5. Tentative Parcel Map AT 810910:1, 8870 San Gabriel Road,
Catherine Davis (Twin Cities Engineering) to allow subdivi-
sion of 14.2 acres into three parcels (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION)
6. Tentative Parcel Map AT 810922:1, 3280 San Fernando Road,
Clayton Sanchez (Twin Cities Engineering) to allow subdivi-
sion of 31.1 acres into four parcels (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION)
' 7. Acceptance of Tract Map 1004 (AT 810811: 1) 8400 Morro Road,
Paul Washburn (RECOMMEND ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL MAP)
' 8. Transfer of $1,411 from Contingency Reserve to the Fire De-
partment budget account for hydrant work accomplished during
Fiscal Year 1980-81 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL)
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B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES AND REPORTS
' 1. Appeal of fire sprinkler requirements, southeast corner of
Traffic Way and Via, Atascadero Industrial Center
(V. Lavorgna)
' 2. Report regarding Amapoa-Tecorida drainage moratorium study
' 3. Finance Director Departmental Report
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Resolution 35-81 setting forth procedures for committee, com-
mission and board selections
2. Ordinance No. 45 setting the general municipal election date
on the same day as the statewide direct primary election; the
first Tuesday after the first Monday in June of even numbered
' years - first reading
3. Ordinance No. 44 establishing a Board of Appeals second
reading
' 4. Consideration of Balboa Road widening continued from
10-26-81
' D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Consideration of San Luis Obispo County Law Enforcement
Inter-Agency Agreement for Drug Task Force
2. Consideration of transfer of funds for data processing pro-
grams
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION
1. City Council
2. City Attorney
' 3. City Manager
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Regular Meeting
November 9, 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. John Cole of the Atascadero Bible 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 26, 1981 (RECOMMEND
APPROVAL)
2. Treasurer ' s Report, 10-1-81 to 10-31-81 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL)
3. Tentative Parcel Map AT 810820:1, 3295 San Fernando Road,
Gordon T. Davis Cattle Company (Twin Cities) to allow subdi-
vision of 7.1 acres, into two parcels (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION)
4. Tentative Parcel Map AT 810903;1, 3650 Maricopa Road, James
Coleman (Twin Cities Engineering) to allow subdivision of 5.4
acres into two parcels (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COM-
MISSION RECOMMENDATION)
5. Tentative Parcel Map AT 810910:1, 8870 San Gabriel Road,
' Catherine Davis ('Twin Cities Engineering) to allow subdivi-
sion of 14.2 acres into three parcels (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION)
' 6. Tentative Parcel Map AT 810922:1, 3280 San Fernando Road,
Clayton Sanchez (Twin Cities Engineering) to allow subdivi-
sion of 31.1 acres into four parcels (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION)
7. Acceptance of Tract Map 1004 (AT 810811:1) 8400 Morro Road,
' Paul Washburn (RECOMMEND ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL MAP)
8. Transfer of $1,411 from Contingency Reserve to the Fire De
' partment budget account for hydrant work accomplished during
Fiscal Year 1980-81 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL)
' Mayor Wilkins asked if Council members wished to discuss any of
the Consent Calendar items. There being no discussion, the Consent
Calendar was accepted.
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MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved for the acceptance of the Consent
Calendar . The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and
unanimously carried by roll call _vote.
B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES AND REPORTS
1. Appeal of fire sprinkler requirements, southeast corner of
Traffic Way and Via, Atascadero Industrial Center (V.
' Lavorgna)
Larry Stevens reviewed the project which involves the repair and
remodeling of an existing industrial building. . He stated that while
the Uniform Building Code does not require an automatic sprinkler sys-
tem in the building, the Uniform Fire Code does allow the City to im-
pose this requirement. The Fire Chief has made a determination that
this building presents a special hazard and, therefore, recommended
the sprinkler system requirement as a part of the building permit pro-
cess.
Robert Lilley, attorney representing the applicant, stated that
the present plans for remodeling meet or exceed the requirements of
' the Uniform Building Code; the costs of a sprinkler system are too
high; the proposed use of the building is not public oriented as is
Lucky' s or the Adobe Plaza; and the Fire Chief' s reasoning, inadequate
' manpower , for imposing the sprinkler system is not relevant under the
law and should not be a consideration passed on to the owner/builder
to resolve.
Comments in support of the aPPeal were heard from Mr . Haynes,
Mr . Haig and a contractor for the project.
During discussion, Council members noted that there did not seem
to be enough justification for requiring the installation of a fire
sprinkler system under the Fire Code provisions and under the analysis'
' provided during the building permit review process.
MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that the appeal be upheld. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and carried with
Councilman Mackey voting no.
Mr . Warden noted that since Proposition 13 , revenues from property
taxes do not support services such as fire and police. Therefore
cities, in attempting to balance the level of services with the level
of revenues, are looking at some of the basic funding assumptions that
' have been made in meeting protection/fire suppression costs brought
about by new development or new occupants on an existing service
structure. Accordingly, consideration is being given to shifting some
of the burden of fire prevention/suppression through warning alarms,
' sprinkler systems or other approaches. Recommendations for these
types of regulations will be coming to Council in the near future.
Report regarding Amapoa-Tecorida drainage moratorium study
Mr. Warden reviewed some of the recommendations made by the Public
Works Director . The Public Works Director was recommending following
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three phases to help solve the drainage problems in the Amapoa
' Tecorida area. Phase I would include enacting an ordinance replacing
the moratorium with development and flood hazard standards, creation
of a flood hazard overlay zone permit and processing requirements, and
' construction standards. Phase II would be the design of flood control
facilities to allow conveyance of flood waters and Phase III would be
to enact an assessment district of some type to implement the recom-
mended drainage improvements. It is presently estimated that the -to-
tal project cost would be $844,181.
Larry McPherson explained the conclusions reached in the technical
report and recommendations. He stated that any development standards
would have to be applied on a case by case basis since there are so
many variations in drainage problem impacts upon different lots. It
was noted that there may be some lots in the area that will never be
able to be developed. Comments were heard from John Befumo and James
Leech who are property owners in the area. Herb LaPrade asked several
questions to which Mr . McPherson responded.
' Council members discussed the matter and
generally agreed that
they would like to go ahead with Phase I at this time.
MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council adopt the concept
outlined in the memorandum and instruct Staff to proceed.
' The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously
carried.
3. Finance Director Departmental Report
' The Finance Departmental Report was given by Ralph Dowell. He re-
viewed the first quarter ' s activities, July through September . These
included investment programs, audits, budget, reserves, special funds,
programs such as life insurance and deferred compensation, workmen' s
compensation claims and the progress of the data processing, account-
ing, payroll and word processing programs since the computer was in-
stalled.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
' 1. Resolution No. 35-81 setting forth procedures for committee,
commission and board selections
' Mr . Warden stated that this resolution resulted from a previous
Council determination for selection of board and commission members.
' He asked Council to note Section 2, Recruitment and Eligibility, which
requires that applicants be electors of the City. This means that
they have to be registered voters in order to apply and serve. He
asked Council if they wished to include this as a requirement or
' change it to include residents or any other criteria they might sug-
gest. Council decided to leave it as it is.
' MOTION: Councilman Mackey moved that Resolution No. 35-81 be read
by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson
and unanimously carried.
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Mayor Wilkins read Resolution No. 35-81 by title only.
' MOTION: Councilman Mackey moved for the adoption of Resolution No.
35-81. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and
unanimously carried by roll call vote.
2. Ordinance No. 45 setting the general municipal election date
on the same-day as the statewide direct primary election; the
1 first Tuesday after the first Monday in June of even numbered
years first reading
Mr . Warden stated that the County is still unsure whether they
will have an election in April or not; it is possible they may have
one in March. He has discussed this matter with the City Manager of
Paso Robles with the thought of joining with them in the April elec-
tion to save costs. At this time he is unsure of the costs of a June
VS. an April election. He will continue to investigate this alterna-
tive, however , in the meantime he suggested that Council go ahead with
the first reading of this ordinance. He hopes to have more definitive
information at the next Council meeting. The Council will need to
have the ordinance passed before the first meeting in December if they
decide not to hold the election in April.
MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that Ordinance No. 45 be read by
' title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and
unanimously carried.
Mayor Wilkins read Ordinance No. 45 by title only.
' MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that this constitute the first
reading of Ordinance No. 45. The motion was seconded by
' Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried by roll call vote.
3. Ordinance No. 44 establishing a Board of Appeals - second
reading
MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that Ordinance No. 44 be read by
title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and
' unanimously carried.
Mayor Wilkins read Ordinance No. 44 by title only.
' MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that this constitute the second
reading of Ordinance No. 44 and that it be adopted. The mo-
tion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously
carried by roll call vote.
Mr . Warden stated that this ordinance will go into effect in
' thirty days at which time Council will have to consider the composi-
tion of the Board.
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4. Consideration of Balboa Road widening - continued from
10-26-81
Councilman Mackey stated that Mr . McPherson had removed some of
the ribbons from the trees scheduled to be eliminated and she was sat-
isfied with the widening project.
MOTION: Councilman Mackey moved that Council approve continuing - with
' the Balboa Road widening project. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Nelson and unanimously carried.
D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Consideration of San Luis Obispo County Law Enforcement In-
ter-Agency Agreement for Drug Task Force
Mr . Warden stated that Council had already approved the funding of
this Agreement. All the cities in the County are participating in the
' program.
MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that the City enter into the agree-
ment. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and
unanimously carried.
2. Consideration of transfer of funds for data processing pro-
grams
Mr . Warden reviewed the memorandum which requested a transfer of
' $15,810.00 for programs, training and equipment. He stated that the
City was ahead of schedule in implementing the programs because things
have gone so smoothly. It is hoped that other cities will join Atas-
' cadero in the use of the software and the City will receive some of
its investment back.
MOTION: Councilman Mackey moved for the approval of transferring
$15,810 from Contingency Reserve for the funding of addition-
al computer programs. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Stover and unanimously carried by roll call vote.
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION
' 1. City Council
(a) Councilman Mackey asked some questions about the Lucky's
' project with regard to trees. Larry Stevens responded
to her questions.
(b) Councilman Highland asked if something could be done
' about the ambulance parking in the crosswalk near the
Post Office; they do it almost every day. Chief McHale said he would
look into it.
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2. City Attorney
rMr . Grimes was absent because of illness.
' 3. City Manager
(a) Mr . Warden stated that there will be a public hearing
for the dissolution of the Atascadero Garbage Disposal
' District before the Board of Supervisors on November 23, 1981, at
10:00 a.m.
r (b) Mr . Warden asked when the Council would like to meet
with the Chamber to discuss funding and programs.
Mayor Wilkins stated that he had been in contact with the Chamber and
' he would notify them so something could be set up between Mr . Warden,
Mayor Wilkins, Councilman Highland and the Chamber to discuss this
matter.
' (c) Mr . Warden thanked Lon Allen and his wife for making the
wrought iron hangers for individual office signs in the
City Offices.
r (d) Mr . Warden said that the street overlay project recently -
awarded to Madonna Construction will begin on Thursday.
' The City has the opportunity to extend this project in order to have
more overlay work accomplished and, at the same time, take advantage
of the bid prices. He asked if Council wished to take advantage of
the favorable price by authorizing a change order.
rMOTION: Councilman Mackey moved that Council extend the contract by
$10,000. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and
' unanimously carried by roll call vote.
(e) Mr . Warden reminded Council that the Channel Counties
r Division meeting of the League of California Cities
will be held in Santa Barbara on Friday.
(f) Mr. Warden requested a closed session to discuss person-
nel matters. He did not anticipate that there would
be any announcements at the conclusion of the meeting.
' The meeting adjourned to closed session at 9: 55 p.m. and returned
to regular session at 11:00 p.m. and then adjourned.
Recorded by:
MURRAY L. WARDEN City Clerk
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By: Ardith Davis
Deputy City Clerk
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