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' Regular Meeting
January 24 , 1983 7 : 30 p.m.
Atascadero Administration Building
The meeting was called to order at 7 :30 p.m. with the Pledge
of Allegiance. Reverend Bob Kenagy of the Benean Baptist Church
' of Atascadero gave the invocation
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmen Mackey, Molina, Stover, Wilkins, and Mayor Nelson
Absent: None
STAFF
' Present: Murray Warden, City Manager; Allen Grimes, City Attorney;
Barbara Norris, City Clerk; Steven Rizzuto, City Treasurer;
Patsy Hester, Deputy City Clerk; Ralph Dowell, Finance
1 Director; Mike Hicks, Fire Chief; Larry Stevens, Planning
Director; Richard McHale, Police Chief; and Larry McPherson,
Public Works Director.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Del Cardell, representing citizens around Sonora, Pinal, and
Maleza Streets, stated that the city should be responsible
for construction and maintenance of the streets bounded by Sonora,
Pinal, and Maleza Streets. Mr. Warden stated that the cost would be
' approximately $75, 000 to pave the streets. Councilman Molina excused
himself because he resides on one of these streets.
MOTION: Councilman Mackey moved to have staff look into the possibil-
ity of a maintenanceorassessment district and to summarize
the figures. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover
and unanimously carried.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
1. Mayor Nelson stated that the City' s open house will be on
January 31, 1983, 4 : 00 to 7 : 00 p.m. He stated that there
will be self-guided tours, departmental displays, demonstrations, and
refreshments.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of the special meeting of January 10, 1983 (RECOMMEND
APPROVAL)
2. Minutes of the regular meeting of January 10, 1983 (RECOMMEND
APPROVAL)
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3. City Treasurer' s Information Policy #1 (RECOMMEND ACCEPTANCE)
4. Acceptance of Parcel Map AT 820917: 2, 9300 El Bordo Avenue, '
Wedco (Associated Professions) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION)
5. Acceptance of Lot Line Adjustment LA 820916:1, 7135 E1 Camino
Real, Merrell M. Williams/Milton Meyer & Co. (Courtney and
Associates) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOM-
MENDATION)
6. Acceptance of Parcel Map AT 811215 :1, 4600 Obispo Road, Ted
Brimfield (Stewart) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION)
7. Acceptance of Parcel Map AT 820630 :1, 11765 Santa Lucia Road,
Dick Davis (Twin Cities Engineering) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF
PLANNINGCOMMISSION RECOMMENDATION)
Mayor Nelson reviewed the items on the Consent Calendar.
MOTION: Councilman Molina moved to approve Items 1'-7 of the Consent
Calendar. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and
unanimously carried.
B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES, AND REPORTS
1. Mobilhome rent control reconsideration discussion
Bob Lawrence, tenant at Hilltop Manor, and representing the
Mobilhome Park RentStabilizationCommittee, presented a report of
the events that had transpired between the committee and the owners
of the mobilehome parks. , He stated that the committee is requesting i
a moratorium on rents until satisfactory leases are agreed upon.
Other tenants speaking in favor of Long-term leases and a mora-
torium were George Beattie, Frank Jones, and Louis Purio
Mobi-lehome park owners speaking against rent stabilization and
a moratorium were John Dougherty, owner of Hilltop Manor; Rex Hendrix,
owner of Rancho del Bordo; Ray Bunnell, owner of Rancho del Bordo;
Dino Boneso, owner of Camino del Robles; and Larry Finnegan, owner
of Villa Margarita.
Anna Marie Bales spoke in
p favor of the tenants and Charlotte
Byrne was in favor of the park tenants and for rent stabilization
' guidelines.
Mayor Nelson stated that help was needed to negotiate a lease.
Councilman Mackey suggested a moratorium for two months until the
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matter can be settled. Mr. Grimes stated that if Council imposed
a moratorium that there should be a city-wide survey of the vacancy
factor.
MOTION: Councilman Molina moved that the City Manager meet with the
owners and tenants to work out a long-term lease within 30
days. The motion was secondedbyCouncilman Wilkins and
carried with Councilman Mackey voting no.
Morris Levin, Vice-President of Slo Mota, suggested a moratorium
and that the owners and tenants work out a long-term 'lease. Rebecca
Bell, representing Western Mobilehome Association, spoke in favor of
working out a long-term lease without adopting a moratorium.
Hank Adams stated that he did not agree with the city negotiat-
ing this problem.
RECESS 9 :15 p.m. RECONVENE 9 :25 p.m.
2 . Public hearing on appeal of Planning Commission decision to
conditionally approve Tentative Parcel Map AT 820504 :1 ,
Donald Saueressig and others; application James Haun (Stewart)
' behind 7275-7425 Carmelita, to allow division of 8. 43 acres
into four parcels
Larry Stevens reviewed the matter and stated that the Planning
Commission had authorized a Conditional Negative Declaration and
approved a land division for three lots.
' Donald Saueressig, representing residents of Carmelita Avenue
and nearby vicinity, appealed the Planning Commission approval for
a lot split.
Grigger Jones, attorney for Jim Haun, stated that Mr. Haun would
be in favor of reducing the number of parcels from 4 to 3.
Jim Haun requested a positive determination be made on the parcel
maps.
Ken Hughes stated that there would be no danger to animals and
that dust would not be a problem.
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Carol Lee St. Clair stated that she was in favor of the project.
MOTION: Councilman Molina moved to deny the appeal. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Stover and defeated with Councilmen
Mackey, Wilkins , and Mayor Nelson voting no.
Councilman Wilkins stated that Council should wait for the General
Plan amendments to be completed regarding a 50 foot setback. Council-
man Mackey stated that she was in favor of a 50 foot setback and that
she was concerned with erosion.
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1 MOTION:
Councilman Wilkins moved to table the matter until hearing
on General Plan discussion regarding the 50 foot setback.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously
carried.
3. Request by Don and Norma Brimage for amendment to Zoning
Ordinance
MOTION: Councilman Mackey moved to continue the- Brimage request to
the next Council meeting. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Molina and unanimously carried.
4. Draft Zoning Ordinance, Chapter Three - continue
Larry Stevens requested that this matter be continued to the
next Council meeting.
MOTION: Councilman Wilkins moved tocontinue the matter to the next
meeting.. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and
unanimously carried.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
' 1. Consideration of authorization and funding for full-time
deputy in City Clerk' s office
' Barbara Norris stated that she was not requesting a salary for
herself, but wants independence in maintenance of the city records.
Anna Marie Bales stated that Mrs. Norris should have the authority
to have a full-time deputy in the Clerk's office.
1Howard Mahron suggested Council consider an ad hoc advisory
committee to review the duties and needs of the office and to con-
sider the costs.
' Frank Molina stated that the Clerk should report to the Council
and not to the Administrator.
Councilman Molina stated that the committee recommended the
Clerk' s office be funded for 4 hours under the present budget.
MOTION: Councilman Wilkins moved that the Deputy Clerk maintain a
3-hour flexible day in the Clerk' s office. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Stover and defeated on the following
roll call vote :
AYES: Councilman Wilkins
NOES: Councilmen Mackey, Molina, Stover, and Mayor Nelson
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MOTION: Councilman Mackey moved to fund a deputy for 4 hours .in the.
Clerk' s office. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover
and carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES : Councilmen Mackey, Molina, Stover, and Mayor Nelson
NOES: Councilman Wilkins
2. Resolution No. 5-83 denying Rochelle prezoning
MOTION: Councilman Stover moved to approve Resolution No. 5-83. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Molina and unanimously
carried.
Mayor Nelson reconsidered his vote and the motion was carried on
the following roll call vote:
AYES : Councilmen Mackey, Stover, and Wilkins
NOES: Councilman Molina and Mayor Nelson
3. Appropriation of $500 for Open House activities
MOTION: Councilman Wilkins moved that $500 be allocated from the
Council' s mileage/travel account. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Stover and carried on the following roll call
vote:
AYES : Councilmen Mackey, Stover, Wilkins, and Mayor Nelson
iNOES: Councilman Molina
1 Mayor Nelson stated that all committees and commissions are
invited to participate in the open house.
4 . Report regarding acquisition of lots as requested by Parks
and Recreation Advisory Board
MOTION: Councilman Wilkins moved to authorize staff to secure requests
of proposals for appraisal purposes of lots on Lake View, and
lots adjacent to Alford Field and Atascadero Lake Park, and
bring back to Council for approval. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried.
D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Consideration of Zoo Committee recommendations
Mel Hunter, Chairman of the Atascadero Zoo Advisory Committee,
requested that the committee' s recommendations be approved.
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Goldie Carminati, President of the San Luis Obispo County
Zoological Society, requested that the tiger grotto not be held
up and asked for a consultant.
MOTION: Councilman. Wilkins moved to request proposals for consult-
ants. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and
unanimously carried.
Bob Sparling, representing the U. S. Department of Agriculture
and the Animal Welfare Act, stated that Dr. Chafee, Director of
the Fresno Zoo, should be requested as a consultant.
MOTION: Councilman Mackey moved to approve $300 to $400 to bring
Dr. Chafee, Director of the Fresno Zoo, to Atascadero as
a short-term consultant to see if there is an immediate
danger to the animals and to consider the long-term master
plan The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and
carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Mackey, Stover, and Mayor Nelson
NOES : Councilmen Molina and Wilkins
' 2. Resolution No. 6-83 supporting cities' request for State
legislation stabilizing finance considerations
' Mr. Warden stated that this resolution is a compilation of res-
olutions from other cities, to be sent to the State Legislator and
the Governor.
MOTION: Councilman Mackey moved to approve Resolution No. 6-83.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Wilkins and unani-
mously carried.
E. ATASCADERO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
Nothing
F. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION
1. City Council
a. Councilman Mackey complimented Public Works on the
overlay project.
b. Councilman Stover complimented Public Works and the
Fire Department for their work done during the recent
flooding and rains.
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C. Councilman Stover stated that the coastal meeting will
be held on Thursday in San Luis Obispo. Council con-
sensus was to support the county' s recommendation not to extend
oil leases north of Pismo Beach.
d. Mayor Nelson asked for the decision regarding the
Morro Road moratorium. Larry Stevens stated that pend-
ing adoption of the zoning ordinance that the existing moratorium
ordinance could be modified to include the development standards.
2. City Attorney
Nothing
3. City Clerk
' Nothing
4 . City Treasurer
' a. Steven Rizzuto stated that Nancy McNamara has collected
over $195 cash for the open house. He stated that
whatever is collected will go back into the general fund. He also
stated that if the city had a public information officer, then
other fund raising events may be coordinated.
5. City Manager
a. Larry McPherson stated that with recent experience of
' flooding in the moratorium area, that imposition
development standards will not solve this problem of existing dwell-
ings and developments.
b. Mr. Warden stated that fares will be paid for the
special olympic bus.
c. Mr. Warden stated that the next regular Council meeting
will be held on Tuesday, February 15, 1983, at 7 : 30 p.m.
because of Lincoln' s birthday.
d. Mr. Warden confirmed the City Manager/Attorney evalua-
tion meeting for January 29, 1983, at 9 :00 a.m.
' The meeting adjourned at 12 :20 a.m. to January 29, 1983, at
9 :00 a.m. in Room 304 of the Administration Building for City Manager
and City Attorney evaluations.
Recorded by:
BARB NORRIS, City Clerk
By:
PATSY HESTER
Deputy City Clerk
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