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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 012582 I i MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting Janaury 25, 1982 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. Russ Cahhal of the Church of Christ gave the invocation. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Highland, Mackey, Nelson, Stover and Mayor Wilkins ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENT (1) Dave Halliday, representing his brother Ed Halliday, reviewed a problem his brother was having obtaining a building permit. Mayor Wilkins suggested that Mr. Halliday meet with the City Manager the next morning to see if the problem can be resolved. (2) John Cole commented on a newspaper article involving a pro- posal for an "artist in residence" program requiring $300.00 per month to be paid by the City. He did not feel that this was a necessary expenditure for the City. Mayor Wilkins stated that the City had no intention of hiring a resident artist. A. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of the regular meeting of January 11, 1982 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 2. Acceptance of Lot Line Adjustment AT 81-227 (LA810611:1) 7313 and 7345 San Gregorio Road, Florence Desrosier/Henry Ranallette (Stewart) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMIS- SION RECOMMENDATION) 3. Acceptance of Lot Line Adjustment LA 81-156 (LA810807:1) 7580 Valle Avenue, Antonio Arellano/Gene Stanley (Stewart) (REC- OMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION) 4. Acceptance of Lot Line Adjustment AT 81-242 (LA810414:1) 7720 Cristobal, 7605 and 7655 Tecorida, Texeria (Hilliard) (REC- OMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION) i 5. Lot Line Adjustment LA 811204:1, 3105 and 3125 San Fernando Road, Elizabeth Miller (Stewart) to adjust the lot line be- tween two lots to allow a better building site for a proposed ' residence (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOM- MENDATION) ' MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 25, 1982 6. Tentative Parcel Map AT 79-263, 7345 Encinal, Gordon Hilchey (Hilliard) to extend the time allowed to complete require- ments for an approved tentative map (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION) 7. Resolution No. 4-82 amending Resolution No. 34-81 regarding parking restrictions on State Route 41, specifically on El ' Camino Real and West Mall (RECOMMEND ADOPTION) Mayor Wilkins reviewed all items on the Consent Calendar. MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved for the approval of the Consent Cal- endar . The motion was seconded by Councilman Highland and unanimously carried by roll call vote. ' B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES AND REPORTS ' 1. Public hearing on appeal of Planning Commission denial of a Conditional Use Permit, 7379 El Camino Real, Northern Cali- fornia Savings and Loan (McCarthy & Brady Architects) to ap- prove a 45 sq. ft. monument sign with the total signing to ' exceed the 60 square feet allowed in the C-1-D zone Larry Stevens, Planning Director , reviewed this appeal for Council He stated that the Planning Commission had denied the application based on Staff recommendation that the monument sign might set a prec- edent for other Adobe Plaza tenants desiring similar signing. ' Mike Brady, architect, stated that the total signing program was originally approved by the Planning Commission and the Atascadero Ad- visory Board and the owner has secured a financial institution tenant ' on that basis. He does not feel that this original approval should be reversed. ' Ralph McCarthy also spoke in favor of the appeal stating that the rendering just distributed to Council is smaller than that presented to the Planning Commission. Mayor Wilkins closed the hearing to the public. Mr. Warden stated that if the sign was a different sign than that proposed before the Planning Commission, the matter should be referred back to the Plan ' ning Commission for their recommendation on the new information. Councilmembers discussed this matter and were basically in favor ' of the proposed sign. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that this matter be referred back to the Planning Commission with instructions that the Council ' is in favor of granting the appeal and request that they pro- ceed with setting conditions. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously carried by roll call vote. 2 i MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 25, 1982 2. Public hearing on General Plan Amendment GP 810930:1 (North ' El Camino Real Commercial Study Area) ; area bounded by El Camino Real, San Anselmo, Highway 101 and Del Rio; Steve Garman/Expanded area initiated by Planning Commission; to ' consider certain General Plan text and map amendments for the Study Area ' Larry Stevens reviewed the Garman request for a change from High Density Multiple Family Residential to Retail Commercial. He outlined the Planning Commission' s considerations in approving the request. Mayor Wilkins opened the matter to public hearing. Comments were heard from Ted Clemens, Norman Munson, Joe Walters, Herb LaPrade, and Manford Vanderlip. Mr. Walters was opposed to zoning which would al- low restaurants in the area; Mr. LaPrade and Mr. Vanderlip felt that the zoning ordinance should be adopted before this was changed. ' Councilmembers discussed this briefly and agreed that it was an appropriate change. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council approve the change in concept and direct Staff to prepare a resolution for Council adoption of this change. The motion was seconded by Council- man Nelson and unanimously carried by roll call vote. ' 3. Public hearing on General Plan Amendment GP 811019: 2 (Morro Road Study) ; Morro Road between Highway 101 and Portola: ini- tiated by Planning Commission; to consider amendment of the text and map of the Land Use Element concerning the Special Commercial and Professional Office land use designation ' Councilman Stover excused himself from participation in this mat- ter because of owning property in the area. Mr. Stevens reviewed the Staff report outlining Planning Commis- sion recommendation for approval of text changes to delete the Profes- sional Office and Special Commercial land use designations and estab- lish a new land use designation of Commercial-Professional. Comments were heard from Arthur Jazwiecki, Don Moore, Shirley Moore, Norman Munson and Manford Vanderlip. The Moores were concerned because their nursery on Morro Road was in the Commercial-Professional category which did not specifically include nurseries in the defini- tion. They requested that the Retail Commercial category just west of their property be extended to include the nursery. There was discussion regarding the Moore' s property and the "wavey" line concept which Councilmembers felt should be more defi- nite. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that this matter be retuned to the ' Planning Commission with a recommendation that they include the Retail Commercial hatching on Curbaril and Morro Road westwardly to include Moore's Western Nursery; and that the ' line between the proposed zoning uses down the entire length 3 MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 25, 1982 of Navajoa be better defined. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and unanimously carried. It was noted that the Council was not in favor of the "wavey" line concept as designating general zoning areas boundaries. They pre- ferred precise location of different zones. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that the text on the Light Retail Commercial uses be expanded. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and unanimously carried. 4. Report regarding San Luis Obispo Area Council of Governments agenda Mr. Warden reviewed the agenda for the SLO COG special meeting of February 4th. He stated that the Needs definition had been discussed by TTAC the previous Friday and Council was in receipt of their recom- mendation on that matter. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that ' g Council direct the City' s representative to SLO COG to support the definition as pre- sented. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and unanimously carried. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None D. NEW BUSINESS 1. Ordinance No. 48 establishing the Office of City Clerk first reading Mr. Warden reviewed the proposed ordinance. He stated that the duties of City Clerk and City Treasurer are generally outlined in the Government Code, but that Council could determine other duties if so desired. Council also needs to determine compensation for these posi- tions. He reviewed various practices in other cities in the County. Compensation ranges from $1 or $25 per month to $1 per year in some cases. MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that Ordinance No. 48 be read by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Highland and unanimously carried. Mayor Wilkins read Ordinance No. 48 by title only. MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that this constitute the first ' reading of Ordinance No. 48. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried by roll call vote. 4 MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 25, 1982 2. Ordinance No. 49 establishing the Office of City Treasurer ' MOTION: Councilman Macke moved that Ordinance No. 49 be read b Y Y title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and ' unanimously carried. Mayor Wilkins read Ordinance No. 49 by title only. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance No. 49. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and unanimously carried by roll call vote. Councilmembers discussed setting compensation for these positions. It was noted that some of the duties can be assigned to deputies al- ready in City employ. Councilman Nelson was not in favor of setting a compensation until the scope of their duties is determined. Council decided they would consider a monthly compensation between $1 and $25. They will set the compensation at the next Council meeting after they get some feedback from the public. 3. Ordinance No. 50 repealing specified provisions of the Atas- cadero Municipal Code and designating certain provisions of the Code not to be codified but to remain in effect until amended, superseded or repealed - first reading ' MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Ordinance No. 50 be read by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and unanimously carried. Mayor Wilkins read Ordinance No. 50 by title only. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance No. 50. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously carried by roll call vote. ' 4. Resolution No. 3-82 adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to materials submitted to the electorate and the costs thereof for all General Municipal ' Elections to be held by said City Mr. Warden stated that the proposed resolution set forth the au- thority for the City to require a deposit for Statements of Qualifica- tions. He estimated that the deposit will be $125; the Statement is optional. The City can also charge a $25 filing fee for processing the candidate' s papers, however, Mr. Warden recommended waiving this fee since a candidate can qualify for exemption of the filing fee by having a petition signed by 25 people. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Resolution No. 3-82 be read by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously carried. Mayor Wilkins read Resolution No. 3-82 by title only. 5 MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 25, 1982 I � MOTION: Councilman Highland moved for the adoption of Resolution_ No. 3-82. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously carried. ' 5. Consideration of purchasing surplus chairs from the County of San Luis Obispo Mr. Warden stated that the City has an opportunity to purchase ' chains from the Board of Supervisor' s chambers since they are getting new ones. The price of $30 each plus $50 each for the 5 Supervisors' chairs is considered a good buy. He requested Council authorize a transfer of $3,130 for the purchase of these chairs. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council authorize the pur- of the chairs from the County and the transfer of $3,130 from reserve to the appropriate account. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and unanimously carried by roll call ' vote. 6. Transfer of funds for street contracts Mr. Warden stated that this is a bookkeeping procedure since the extra work on these projects was previously authorized by Council. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved for approval of the transfer of $11,582.39 from SB 325 reserve to pay the balance of the pro- ject. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unan- imously carried by roll call vote. ' E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION ' 1. City Council (a) Councilman Mackey stated that she would like an ordi- nance prepared similar to the County ordinance regarding no smoking areas. Staff was directed to prepare the ordinance. (b) Councilman Mackey brought up the matter of State consid- eration of changing the Atascadero State Hospital to a prison. There was some discussion on this matter with the suggestion that Council contact their legislators regarding this matter. (c) Councilman Highland thanked Councilman Mackey for her report on the Economic Opportunity Commission. 2. City Attorney Mr. Grimes had nothing. 3. City Manager (a) Mr. Warden stated that the Channel Counties Division of the League of California Cities is being held in San Luis Obispo on February 19th. He suggested that Council members get their reservations in as soon as possible. 6 ' MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 25, 1982 (b) Mr. Warden stated that Councilman Highland has resigned as a delegate to the Water Resources Advisory Board. He suggested that Council appoint the Public Works Director as the dele- gate and the City Manager as the alternate, unless another Council ' member wishes to attend the meetings. MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that the Public Works Director be appointed as the Delegate to the Water Resources Advisory Committee with the City Manager as the alternate. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried. (c) Mr. Warden reviewed the problems with the the sewer plant. He stated that when the sewer project was ap- proved, the County obtained a loan commitment from Farmers Home Admin- istration under their ongoing progam supporting rural populations of less than 10,000 with long term loans to pay for their share of an EPA grant. However, in recent months, FHmA has stated that the City's ' population is higher than 10 ,000 and that the City, therefore, could not qualify for the loan. Mr. Warden has been in contact with our Congressman, bond counsels and FHmA in an effort to get this matter resolved to the City' s advantage. He will report to Council as dis- cussions develop more information. The meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m. Recorded by: MURRAY L. WARDEN, City Clerk By: Ardith Davis Deputy City Clerk 7