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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 101182 MINUTES ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting October 11, 1982 Atascadero Administration Building ' The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mel Schroeder of the Community Church gave the invocation. ' ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Mackey, Molina, Stover, Wilkins and Mayor Nelson ABSENT: None ' PUBLIC COMMENTS None COUNCIL COMMENTS 1. Councilman Mackey stated that she had received a letter from the Solid Waste Management Board. She asked that anyone interested in recycling and waste reclamation systems contact her. 2 . Councilman Molina stated that he was distrubed when he read ' that the water company is getting involved in the ;political arena, namely the Rochelle project. 3. Councilman Molina stated that he would like the council- members to have a meeting with the Planning Commission to set policy for working together. ' 4. Councilman Molina stated he would like to bring the zoning in conformance with the General Plan and wanted it finalized as expediently as possible. He would like to impose a one month time limit for the zoning ordinance to be brought ,to Council. Mr. Warden advised that November 15 will be set for the Planning Commis- sion to review the re-draft which was necessary to incorporate ' changes suggested during the hearing process. 5. Councilman Molina expressed his concern over the issue of ' the flood moratorium on Morro Road and suggested that it should be looked into soon. Mr. Warden informed him that this matter was also a part of the new zoning ordinance. A. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of the regular meeting of September 27, 1982 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) ' MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL October 11, -1982 ' 2. Treasurer' s Report, 9-1-82 to 9-30-82 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 3. Finance Director' s Report, _9-1-82 to 9-30-82 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) ' 4. Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Atascadero and the Atascadero Fire Captains Bargaining Unit (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 5. Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Atascadero and the Atascadero Police Officers Bargaining Unit (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 6 .. Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Atascadero and the Atascadero Police Sergeant' s Bargaining Unit (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) ' 7. Amendment of Claim for Local Transportation Funds, Fiscal Year 1981-82 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 8. Tentative Parcel Map AT 820810:2 , 7525 Sombrilla Avenue, Paul Pellegrini (Twin Cities Engineering) to divide 1. 8 acres into three parcels (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION) 9. Tentative Parcel .Map AT 820810:1, 5600 Cascabel Road, Kathryn Fosmark (Stewart) to allow division of 5. 35 acres ' into two parcels (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION' RECOMMENDATION) 10. Acceptance of Final Parcel Map AT 820108 :1, 9365 El Bordo, t Don Jensen (Stewart) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION) ' 11. Acceptance of Final Parcel Map AT 820226 :1, 14000-147000 Santa Lucia, Tenneco (TwinCities) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING C014MISSION RECOMMENDATION) 12 . Acceptance of Final Parcel Map AT 820408 :1, 3763 Ardilla, Norman Rich (Hilliard) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING C014MISSION RECOMMENDATION) ' Mayor Nelson reviewed all items on the Consent Calendar. Councilman Mackey asked that Items A-5 and A-7 be pulled for discussion. -2- ' MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL - October 11, 1982 ' MOTION: Councilman Wilkins moved that the Consent Calendar be approved, with the exception of Items A-5 -and A-7. The motion was seconded by Councilman Molina and unanimously carried. ' A-5 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Atascadero and the Atascadero Police Officers Bargaining Unit Councilman Mackey was concerned that the Police Department personnel would not get a 6% raise because of MOU provisions ' concerning overtime for off-duty training. Mr. Warden advised that the Police personnel will get a full 6% raise and that the provisions referred to by Councilman Mackey would not reduce the 6% figure. ' MOTION: Councilman Mackey moved that A-5 be approved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wilkins and carried with ' Councilman Molina voting no. A-7 Amendment of Claim for Local Transportation Funds, Fiscal 1 Year 1981-82 Councilman Mackey was concerned that the Dial-A-Ride contractor has stated a need for more hours because there are increased requests for service. Mr. Warden stated that this amendment only corrects last year's claim and that changes to Dial-A-Ride service hours can be placed on a future agenda. It was suggested that this be done on the November 8 agenda. MOTION: Councilman Mackey moved to approve A-7. The motion was 1 seconded by Councilman Wilkins and passed unanimously. B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES AND REPORTS ' 1. Introduction of request for a mobile home park rent stabili- zation ordinance ' Mr. Warden requested this item be postponed to November 8 in order to let the public have the opportunity to participate. ' This matter was continued to the November 8 council meeting. 2. Departmental quarterly report - Police Department 1 Chief McHale gave his report on crime and activity for the period of June 1 through August 1, 1982 . 1 -3- ' MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL'- October 11, 1982 ' Compared to the same three-month period last year there was a 21% increase in calls for service; 23% increase on reports of suspicious circumstances; increase in Animal Regulation calls ' asking for assistance and injured animal cases; 23% increase in patrol checks requested by people that were to beonvacation; 86% increase in warrant arrests; 80% .increase in drunk driving; 33% increase in traffic citations; and 33% increase in arrests. The Police Department hiredonePolice Officer, one Officer trainee and is in the process of hiring another Police Officer. The Atascadero Unified School District agreed to fund Atascadero ' Youth Task Force with approximately $8 ,000 toward a Police Officer' s salary. During the quarter the Police Department purchased five new marked patrol cars. ' C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Report regarding animal control options continued ' Council discussed this matter at length. Public comments were heard from John Cole and Jay Huebner. ' Council directed staff to contact 4H and FFA, informing them of the City' s willingness to work, with them in coping with this problem. The newspaper was requested to help by asking for feed- back from organizations interested in organizing to deal with the problem of destruction of livestock. 1 2 . Consideration of alternatives for funding and performing street maintenance - continued ' Mr. Warden advised that at present we are uncertain whether we can form a maintenance district without having a 2/3 vote of approval from people within the district. The matter is currently being considered by the Supreme Court. Comments in favor of city maintaining the roads were heard from Alex Hugo, Jay Huebner, Mike Fitzpatrick and Jack Wallace, ' who were concerned with emergency situations. Speaking in opposition to having a maintenance district were ' Joe Carmetti, Jim Carpenter, and two other gentlemen. Comments were also heard from Howard Mahron, President of Homeowners Association, John White* and Doug Lewis* *Amended 10/25/82 Council meeting. ' -4- ' MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL - October 11, 1982 Councilman Wilkins suggested that John White be contacted and given the Staff Report concerning this matter. He also suggested that their association have a meeting to consider the alternatives" discussed in the Staff Report and then to have a public hearing. Council agreed to wait to hear from John White. 3. Consideration of application of Kelly Gearhart for a solid waste collection permit - continued Mr. Warden stated that the applicant has complied with all of the application requirements Mike Molina spoke on behalf of Kelly Gearhart, expressing his opinion as to a need for an additional collection service. It was noted that the service would provide bags at a charge of 80� each; this price would include delivery and pickup of the bags. Mr. Gearhart indicated that the project, is being backed by rela- tives and he owns his own vehicles. ' William Gibbs, President of Wil-Mar Disposal, commented that since he pioneered the area he should reap the benefits. He does not believe there is a need for another disposal service. ' Comments in favor of approving the application were heard from Howard Mahon and Maxine Halliday. MOTION: Councilman Wilkins moved to deny the application for a solid waste collection service by Mr. Gearhart. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover. iConsiderable discussion was made among the Council. Mr. Warden suggested that the Council qualify the motion to provide for a resolution stating findings of fact at the next Council meeting as to why the denial was made`. Councilman Wilkins amended his motion to include that staff be instructed to prepare 'a resolu- tion adopting findings and facts 'during the application. The ' amendment was accepted by Councilman Stover and carried with Councilman Molina voting no. 4 . Review of committees a. Councilman Mackey stated there are several people interested in being on the fee committee. Payor Nelson ' stated that the fee committee, will be brought back to the Council as an agenda item. -5- MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL - October ll, 1982 ' b. Mayor Nelson stated that he had completed the suggested membership for the Police Department Location and Memorial Building Renovation Committees. The committees will be ad hoc and task oriented. The task is to analyze police location alternatives, along with their financial impacts. The objective is to identify alternative location, funding alternatives and overall useage of the Memorial Building for ,city functions. The members appointed for the committee are Chairman Norm Norton, Karl Keksi, Dave McMillan, Livia Kellerman, Harris Hesketh, ' Lon Allen and Judy Young. D. NEW BUSINESS 1. Consideration of request for Council to adopt a Nuclear Freeze resolution Council discussed this matter with Councilman Wilkins stating his objections. ' MOTION: Councilman Wilkins moved that Council deny support to the nuclear freeze campaign and encourage individual citizens to express their views to their legislators and that Council withdraw its previous actions supporting the bilateral disarmament initiative. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and carried with Councilman Mackey and Mayor Nelson voting no 2. Park funding Mr. Warden reviewed the matter and stated that despite earlier, assurances by the State of_California prior to budget hearings, a portion of the Master Plan expenses would be reimbursed by the Roberti Z 'Berg Grant, we have been told that is not the case. Accordingly, the full study costs will have to be funded from the General Plan. MOTION: Councilman Stover moved to approve the transfer of $3,,500 from Reserve to the budget for payment of the Park Master Plan study. The motion was seconded by Councilman Molina ' and unanimously carried by roll call vote. E. ATASCADERO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT BUSINESS ' MOTION: Councilman Wilkins moved that the Council recess and convene as the Atascadero County Sanitation District Board of Directors. Councilman Mackeyseconded the motion ' and itwasunanimously carried. r . r MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL - October 11, 1982 1. Resolution No. 48-82 authorizing investment of Atascadero County Sanitation District monies in Local Agency Invest- ment Fund Mr. Warden stated this is required to formalize approval of the Sanitation District to invest monies in the LAIF, as well as other investments as allowed by law. The Local Investment Fund' requires a specific resolution of approval MOTION: Director Wilkins moved that Resolution No. 48-82 be read by title only. The motion was seconded by Director Mackey and unanimously carried. President Nelson read Resolution No. 48-82 by title only. ' MOTION: Director Wilkins moved to adopt Resolution No. 48-82. The motion was seconded by Director Mackey and unanimously carried. MOTION: Director Wilkins moved that the Board adjourn and reconvene as City Council. The motion was seconded by Director Molina and unanimously carried. ` F. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION ' 1. City Council a. Councilman Wilkins asked the Council to reconsider their vote in the Rochelle matter. Councilman Molina statedhis disapproval. MOTION: Councilman Wilkins moved to reconsider the vote and that the staff bring back awqa&& x&imo* *and to hold up preparation of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by ' Councilman Mackey and passed on the following roll call vote: ' AYES: Councilmen Stover, Wilkins and Mackey NOES : Councilman Molina and Mayor Nelson b. Mayor Nelson mentioned an agenda for the County Drug Program Advisory Committee on Tuesday, October 12, at 3 :30 p.m. , at Community Mental Health in San Luis Obispo. ' *"appropriate findings" striked per 10/25/82 Council meeting amendment. -7- r 1 r . r 0 MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL' - October 11, 1982 C. Mayor Nelson mentioned an open house at Xx- . * Del Rio on Thursday night, October 14 , at 7 :30 p.m.. to 9 :00 p.m. The general meeting is from 7 :00 p.m. to 7: 30 p.m. d. Mayor Nelson had received a resolution from the City of Compton. He asked if any Councilman was interested in having this item on the agenda. There were no replies. ' e. Mayor Nelson announced that he had received corres- pondence from Henry Mello requesting attendance at a meeting on Friday, October 15, 10 :30 a.m. to 1 :00 p.m, in the San Luis Obispo Chambers. f. Mayor Nelson advised that he had recently prepared two proclamations. One declares Unity Month and the other declares Zip Up and Save as energy conservation measures. 2 . City Attorney a. Mr. Grimes noted that nothing has happened on the ' police claim for back pay, the Larrison suit, since filing with the court on September 29, 1982 . b. Mr. Grimes stated the time limit for filing petition ' in the Supreme Court in the Daly matter was October 5. He has not receivedanythingin the mail at this time which indi- cates that nothing is likely _to be filed. r3. City Clerk Nothing 4. City Treasurer Nothing 5. City Manager ra. Mr. Warden requested a list of the people that will be going to San Diego on the Paso Robles chartered bus. The bus will leave at 6 :15 a.m. on Sunday from the Atascadero Veterans Building. The bus will return on Wednesday afternoon. b. Mr. Warden stated that some employees had requested that Veterans Day holiday be changed from Thursday, November ll, to Friday, November 12 , to afford a three-day weekend. Council agreed. *"Escuela per .l0/25/82- Council meeting amendment: -8- 1 r : r MINUTES ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL - October 11, 1982 c. Mr. Warden receivednotice from the County Auditor stating that the Atascadero Sanitation District will be receiving about $8,200 in special district augmentation funds. d. Mr. Warden stated there will be an area Council of Governments meeting on October 21. The items are all claims for FY 1982-83 for each of the cities within the County. At the previous COG meeting it was noted, as an informa- tional item on the agenda, that the state law had been changed with regard to authorized expenditures of State transportation funds or local transportation funds. He asked that the matter be referred to the TTAC for their review with a request for a report back to the Area Planning Council for their determination. ' It was Staff' s recommendation that the State Transportation Assistance (STA) funds be handled in the same way as the local transportation fund money as now authorized by law. The Council agreed with Mr_. Warden. The meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m. Recorded by: BARBARA NORRIS, City Clerk r ByL- r 4. Patsy Hester ut C Depity Clerk r r 1 1 1 1 -9 r