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)
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' 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.
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' 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 .
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' 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.
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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.
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' 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.
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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.
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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:
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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
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