HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 121481 AGENDA - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
' Regular Meeting
December 14, 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 considered
to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed
below. There will benoseparate discussion of these items. If dis-
cussion is required, that item will be removed from the Consent Calen-
dar and will be considered separately. Vote may be by roll call.
1. Minutes of the special meeting of November 7, 1981 (RECOMMEND
APPROVAL)
2. Minutes of the regular meeting of November 23, 1981 (RECOM-
MEND APPROVAL)
3. Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of November 30, 1981
(RECOMMEND APPROVAL)
4. Treasurer ' s Report, 11-1-81 to 11-30-81 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL)
5. Acceptance of Parcel Map AT 79-46, 8340 San Dimas Road, Mike
Bewsey (Orton) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION)
' 6. Tentative Parcel Ma AT 810930:1 2455 El Camino Real Jerry
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Frederick (Stewart) to allow subdivision of 7.5 acres into
three parcels (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION REC-
OMMENDATION)
7. Tentative Parcel Map At 811009:1, 4800 Obispo Road, Mark Jep-
son, to allow subdivision of 9. 06 acres into three parcels
(RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION)
8. Road name change; San Pedro Road between San Fernando Road
and Llano Road (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION)
9. Application for leave to present late claim, Carl Lamar John-
son (RECOMMEND DENIAL)
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B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES AND REPORTS
1. Police Departmentuarterl departmental report
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2. Report regarding San Luis Obispo County Area Council of Gov-
ernments agenda
3. City Attorney' s Report No. 16
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. 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 - second reading
2. Ordinance No. 46 repealing designated provisions of the Atas-
cadero Municipal Code - second reading
1 3. Confirmation of appointment of Michael Hicks s as Fire Chief
' D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution No. 36-81 requesting the County Board of Supervi-
sors to consolidate a City of Atascadero general municipal
election to be held on June 8, 1982 with the direct primary
election
1 2. Resolution No. 37-81 supporting the application requesting
the State of California to designate the Atascadero Adminis-
tration and Veteran's Memorial Building as a California State
' Historical Landmark
3. General Plan Conformity Report, Graves Creek Reservation No.
7 (off of Santa Lucia) , Twin Cities Engineering, to consider
an offer of fee dedication and its conformity with the Gener-
al Plan for approximately nine acres of land within Graves
Creek
4. Ordinance No. 47 establishing requirements in accordance with
the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 - first reading
5. Consideration of Amendment No. 2 to Joint Powers Agreement,
North Coastal Transit
6. Consideration of Jaycees' parcourse project
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION
1. City Council
2. City Attorney
3. City Manager
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Regular Meeting
' December 14, 1981 7:30 p.m.
Atascadero Administration Building
The meeting was called to order at 7: 30 p.m. by Mayor Wilkins.
Councilman Mackey gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Councilmen Mackey, Nelson, Stover and Mayor Wilkins
ABSENT: Councilman Highland
rPUBLIC COMMENT
1. George Molina asked Council to support a referendum petition
protesting the adoption of the redistricting ordinance pro-
posed by the Board of Supervisors.
Council members discussed this matter; Councilman Mackey stated
that she could not endorse Mr. Molina's proposal because she supports
the currentredistrictingplan.
MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that Council go on record supporting
the concept that the redistricting issue should come before
the people for a vote. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Stover and carried with Councilman Mackey voting no.
Mr . Warden asked if Council wanted this action forwarded to the
Board of Supervisors and Council said that they did.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
' 1. Minutes of the special meeting of November 7, 1981 (RECOMMEND
APPROVAL)
2. Minutes of the regular meeting of November 23, 1981 (RECOM-
MEND APPROVAL)
3. Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of November 30, 1981
(RECOMMEND APPROVAL)
4. Treasurer 's Report, 11-1-81 to 11-30-81 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL)
5. Acceptance of Parcel Map AT 79-46, 8340 San Dimas Road, Mike
Bewsey (Orton) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION
' RECOMMENDATION)
6. Tentative Parcel Map AT 810930:1, 2455 E1 Camino Real, Jerry
' Frederick (Stewart) to allow subdivision of 7.5 acres into
three parcels (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION REC-
OMMENDATION)
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7. Tentative Parcel Map At 811009:1, 4800 Obispo Road, Mark Jep-
son, to allow subdivision of 9.06 acres into three parcels
(RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION)
8. Road name change; San Pedro Road between San Fernando Road
and Llano Road (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION)
9. Application for leave to present late claim, Carl Lamar John-
son (RECOMMEND DENIAL)
Mayor Wilkins reviewed all items on the Consent Calendar.
MOTION: Councilman Stover moved for the approval of the Consent Cal-
endar . The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and
unanimously carried by roll call vote.
B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES AND REPORTS
1. Police Department quarterly departmental report
Bud McHale, Police Chief, compared selected police statistics for
burglary, theft, collisions, etc. , for 1981 with the same period in
1980. He also reviewed Departmental involvement in various programs
such as the County Youth Services Task Force and the County Narcotics
' Task Force. He reported on the status of the reserve officer program.
2. Report concerning San Luis Obispo County Area Council of Gov-
ernments agenda
Larry McPherson, Public Works Director, reviewed the agenda for
the Area Council meeting to be held Thursday, December 17th. There
was discussion regarding the process whereby cities are to receive the
agenda two weeks prior to a Council meeting so as to allow City Coun-
cils an opportunity to instruct their voting delegate to the Area
Council on the City' s concerns. Councilman Nelson requested that he
receive a copy of the agenda before Council discussion; he felt uncom-
fortable voting on something after a verbal report without having
studied the matter.
' Council agreed that Councilman Stover should vote in accordance
with the recommendations from Staff.
3. City Attorney's Report No. 16
Mr. Grimes asked Council if they had any questions regarding his
report. Councilman Nelson asked what the holdup was with regard to
the request for abandonment of appeal from the attorney for the Fire-
fighters Association. Mr. Grimes stated that his calls to the Asso-
ciation's attorney have not been answered; he doesn't know what the
holdup is. Mike Hicks, Fire Chief, stated that he had checked with
the Association and they are looking into the matter.
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C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
' 1. 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 - second reading
MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that Ordinance No. 45 be read by
title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and
unanimously carried.
Mayor Wilkins read Ordinance No. 45 by title only.
' MOTION: Councilman Stover moved that this constitute the second read-
ing of Ordinance No. 45 and that it be adopted. The motion
' was seconded by Councilman Nelson and unanimously carried by
roll call vote.
Mr. Warden advised Council that this ordinance is not operative
until it has been approved by the Board of Supervisors.
2. Ordinance No. 46 repealing designated provisions of the Atas
cadero Municipal Code - second reading
MOTION: Councilman Stover moved that Ordinance No. 46 be read by
title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and
unanimously carried.
Mayor Wilkins read Ordinance No. 46 by title only:
MOTION: Councilman Stover moved that this constitute the second read-
ing of Ordinance No. 46 and that it be adopted. The motion
' was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carriedby
roll call vote.
3. Confirmation of appointment of Michael Hicks as Fire Chief
Mr . Warden stated that the Council needs to, by motion, confirm
the appointment of Michael Hicks as Fire Chief.
' MOTION: Councilman Macke moved that Michael Hicks be appointed Fire
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Chief at a salary of $2,802. 56 monthly with all existing ben-
efits and obligations. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Nelson and carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilman Mackey, Nelson and Mayor Wilkins
NOES: Councilman Stover
Councilman Stover read a statement regarding the process the City
used to select a Fire Chief. He stated that certain requirements set
forth in the job announcement were not met; the City should not tailor
its requirements to fit local applicants, but should always attempt to
secure the best qualified person for the job. He stated that his re-
marks were not directed at the abilities of the new Chief, but only to
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indicate his concern that the City not depart from the policy of hir-
ing the best possible personnel. He had voted no on the appointment
for these reasons, however, he will do all he can to support the new
Chief.
D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution No. 36-81 requesting the County Board of Supervi-
sors to consolidate a City of Atascadero general municipal
election to be held on June 8, 1982 with the direct primary
election
MOTION: Councilman Stover moved that Resolution No. 36-81 be read by
title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and
unanimously carried.
tMayor Wilkins read Resolution No. 36-81 by title only.
MOTION: Councilman Stover moved for the adoption of Resolution No.
' 36-81. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and
unanimously carried by roll call vote.
2. Resolution No. 37-81 supporting the application requesting
the State of California to designate the Atascadero Adminis-
tration and Veteran' s Memorial Building as a California State
Historical Landmark
Mr . Warden stated that the Historical Society was making applica-
tion for this designation and it was necessary for them to receive the
approval of the City as property owner .
MOTION: Councilman Stover moved that Resolution No. 37-81 be read by
' title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and
unanimously carried.
Mayor Wilkins read Resolution No. 37-81 by title only.
MOTION: Councilman Mackey moved for the adoption of Resolution No.
37-81. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and
unanimously carried by roll call vote.
3. General Plan Conformity Report, Graves Creek Reservation No.
7 (off of Santa Lucia) , Twin Cities Engineering, to consider
an offer of fee dedication and its conformity with the Gener-
al Plan for approximately nine acres of land within Graves
Creek
Mr . Warden stated that a portion of Graves Creek has been offered
by the property owner for transfer of ownership to the City. The
Planning Commission has found this to be in conformance with the Gen-
eral Plan and recommends acceptance.
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MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that Council concur with the Planning
Commission' s recommendation and request Staff to provide the
legal documents to process the offer . The motion was second-
ed by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried.
' 4. Ordinance No. 47 establishing requirements in accordance with
the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 - first reading
Mr. Warden explained the the ordinance was an interim measure only
until the City' s zoning ordinance is adopted.
MOTION: Councilman Stover moved that Ordinance No. 47 be read by
' title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and
unanimously carried.
Mayor Wilkins read Ordinance No. 47 by title only.
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MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that this constitute the first read-
ing of Ordinance No. 47. The motion was seconded by Council-
man Mackey and unanimously carried by roll call vote.
5. Consideration of Amendment No. 2 to Joint Powers Agreement,
North Coastal Transit
Mr . Warden stated that approval of this document would allow the
City to enter into a demonstration bus system between Atascadero and
San Luis Obispo. If, at the end of the demonstration, it does not
appear that the San Luis Obispo/Atascadero transit system is satis-
fying a reasonable unmet transporation need, then the project could be
terminated.
Councilman Nelson was not in favor of the project; he felt that
once the demonstration project is approved, the City would be commit-
ted to supporting the San Luis Obispo/Atascadero route.
MOTION: Councilman Mackey moved for approval of the amendment. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and carried with
Councilman Nelson voting no.
6. Consideration of Jaycees' par course project
Mr . Warden stated that the Jaycees' have requested permission to
construct a par course around Atascadero Lake. Staff was recommending
1- approval on the conditions that the Jaycees use metal signs and submit
a schedule and construction plan to the Public Works Director .
Councilman Nelson stated that the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board was requesting that the Jaycees postpone their project for a
short while so that the Board can consider a master plan for the Atas-
cadero Lake area; probably only until mid-January.
MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that Council approve the par course
in concept subject to the approval of a Lake Park master plan
by the Advisory Board and Council. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Stover and unanimously carried.
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