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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 010984 I M G AGENDA DA / AVE- ITEM o MINUTES - ATAS A C DERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting g January 9 , 1984 Atascadero Administration Building The meeting was called to order at 7: 30 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Reverend Bob Kenagy of the Berean Baptist Church gave the invocation. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Molina, Nelson, Stover, Wilkins and Mayor Mackey Absent: None STAFF Present: Murray Warden', City Manager; Ralph Dowell, Finance Director Allen Grimes, City Attorney; Patsy Hester, Deputy City Clerk; Mike Hicks, Fire Chief; Skip Joannes, Recreation Director; Bud `McHale, Police Chief; Larry McPherson, Public Works Director; Barbara Norris, City Clerk; Steve Rizzuto, City Treasurer; and Larry Stevens, Planning Director. PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Clara Chung, representing the American Association for University of Women, announced that they are having a meeting on January 24 , 1984 , at 7 :00 p.m. at the Century Federal Building. The purpose of the meeting is to recognize the fine arts in the community and to develop goals. She urged the Council to attend the meeting. 2 . Bob Meyer, a partner of Timothy's Restaurant, spoke regard- ing the sidewalk sign for the restaurant. He stated that he was confused with the enforcement of the laws. Mr. Meyer agreed to speak with the Planning Department in order to settle the matter. 3. Dewey Lea, owner of the Menagerie, felt that if signs are causing so much trouble and controversy with the merchants then the ordinance should be changed. 4 . Mr. Mulder, President of the Oaks Plaza Merchants Associ- ation, stated that most signs at Oaks Plaza Shopping Center are poorly visible from the street and felt that the sign ordinance should be modified. I MINUTES ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 9, 1984 COUNCIL COMMENTS 1. Councilman Molina requested honors be given to the CIF champions of the Atascadero football team. Mr. Warden stated that a resolution is being drafted and will be presented to the Council at the next meeting. 2 . Mayor Mackey stated that she will continue to keep office hours every Thursday from 4 : 00 to 6 .00 p.m. A. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of the regular meeting of December 12, 1983 (RECOM- MEND APPROVAL) 2 . Treasurer' s Report December 1, 1983 to December 31, 1983 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 3. Finance Director' s Report -December 1, 1983 to December 31, 1983 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 4 . Claim of Sue Van Benthuysen for damages in the amount of $100,000 (RECOMMEND DENIAL) 5. Acceptance of Parcel Map AT 830318 :1, 9805 Laurel and 11770 Cenegal (Lots 4 , 14b, Block 42) Jim Rockstad (Twin Cities Engineering) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION) 6 . Acceptance of Parcel Map 8-83, 9855 Laurel Road (Lot 8 , Block 42) Fred and Gail Werner (Twin Cities Engineering) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION) 7. Acceptance of Parcel Map AT 811203:1, 11705 E1 Camino Real (Ptn. Lots 3 and 4 , Block 66) Edward and Judy Young (Hilliard) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION) 8. Acceptance of Parcel Map AT 820504 :1, behind 7275-7425 Carmelita (Lots 5, 6 , 7 and 8, Block UB and portion of Atascadero Creek Reservation #6) Jim Haun (Stewart) (RECOM- MEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOrMMENDATION) 9. Time Extension for Tenative Tract Map 830, 7605-7685 Santa Ysabel (Lots 12 and 13, Block GA) Casa Ysabel (RECOMMEND' APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION) -2- MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 9, 1984 10. Acceptance of Parcel Map 2-83, 10510 San Marcos Road (Lot 22, Block 30) John White/Donald Auten (Twin Cities Engineer- ing) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDA- TION) 11. Acceptance of Parcel Map 1-83, 10800 San Marcos Road (Ptn. Lot 3, Block 41) Jennie Lee (Twin Cities Engineering) (RE- COMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENATION) MOTION: Councilman Molina moved toapproveItems A-1 through A-11 of the Consent Calendar. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously carried by roll call vote. B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES AND REPORTS 1. Request from Public Works Director for authorizing for budget amendment changing the classification of Assistant Civil Engineer to Associate Civil Engineer in the current year budget Mr. Warden stated that this classification had been in previous approved budgets but had not been filled due to the hiring of Michele Reynolds as Assistant Civil Engineer. This request was to change the budget to allow hiring an Associate Civil Engineer since the effort necessary to train an Assistant put too many demands on the Public Works Director' s time and he needed a professionally qualified individual to fill that position. MOTION: Councilman Wilkins moved to approve the change. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously carried. 2. General Plan Amendment GPlA-84 —Environmental Determination. Property bounded by Santa Barbara Road, El Camino Real, San Diego Road and Highway 101 to amend the land use designa- tion to a commercial and/or industrial designation Mr. Stevens stated that this is a request to amend the land use designation to a commercial and/or industrial designation in the property bounded by Santa Barbara Road, El Camino Real, San Diego Road, and Highway 101. He stated that the Planning Commission recommended that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) be prepared for the proposed project or as an alternative that a feasibility study be prepared prior to initiation of a General Plan amendment. In any event, an EIR would have to be prepared before a General Plan change or a project approval. -3- ! 0 MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 9 , 1984 Mr. Stevens stated that he will return to Council with a program of work to indicate the time needed to prepare an economic, commercial needs analysis. Rex Hendrix, area property owner, asked several questions regarding an EIR and General Plan amendment. Jerry Frederick questioned the need of the EIR and if a second EIR would be necessary. Council indicated a lack of interest in the City providing the costs of an EIR but indicated its general favorable attitude towards projects, properly done, which could contribute positively to the overall economic and commercial health of the City. MOTION: Councilman Wilkins moved to rescind the previous action to initiate a General Plan amendment and that if a viable project is brought back that it would be considered at that time. The motion was seconded by Councilman Molina and unanimously carried. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Ordinance No. 74 — Precluding the development of second or companion residential units within single family residential zoning districts (second reading) MOTION: Councilman Wilkins moved to read Ordinance No. 74 by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously carried. Mayor Mackey read Ordinance No. 74 by title only. Mr. Warden noted a correction to change Section 4 to Section 1 and Section 5 to Section 2. MOTION: Councilman Wilkins moved to adopt Ordinance No. 74 as corrected. The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and unanimously carried by roll call vote. 2 . Resolution No. 1-84 authorizing establishment for the purchase of copies of the Municipal Code and replacement pages thereto Mr. Warden noted a correction to delete "adjusting the fees on an annual basis as costs to the City changes" and substituting "recommending to the Council the adjustment of the fees on an annual basis. " -4- MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL —JANUARY 9, 1984 MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved to adopt Resolution No. 1-84 with the noted change, to add one copy for the Atascadero Branch of the County Library, and to strike the return of Council copies when members leave office. The motion was seconded by Councilman Molina and carried on the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmen Molina, Nelson, Stover and Mayor Mackey. NOES: Councilman Wilkins 3. Request from owner of the Menagerie for limited parking at his business frontage Mr. Warden stated that a request was received from the owner of the Menagerie to provide limited parking near his business. He stated that the staff parking committee recommended that no changes be made at the present time. Mr. McPherson stated that there are available parking spaces in the area. Dewey Lea, owner of the Menagerie, stated that there is a parking problem in front of his business. He stated that employees from the Atascadero News park on the street and requested limited parking signs be put up, MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that the Mayor draft a letter from the City Council to the Atascadero News asking for their cooperation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Molina and unanimously carried. Councilman Mackey noted her concern for a possible loading zone across the street from the City Hall on West Mall to serve a residence whose parking area is frequently blocked. D. NEW BUSINESS 1. Petition for Street Maintenance District- San Fernando Road MOTION: Councilman Molina moved to go along with staff ' s recommenda- tion to approve the petition for Street Maintenance District. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and unanimously carried. Gene Pimentel, resident on San Fernando Road, stated that he understood this to be a one-year payback and nota five-year payback. -5- MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 9, 1984 2. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - requesting Council determination of observing the third Monday in January as a holiday effective 1984 pursuant to proclamation made by Governor' s Office Mr. Warden stated that the State had proclaimed the third Monday in January as Martin Luther King Day, effective this year. He asked Council if they wished to grant the holiday in accordance with the State action. . MOTION: Councilman Molina moved not to observe Martin Luther King Day. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wilkins and unanimously carried. 3. Selection of Consultant for Facilities Plan Study Approve selection of joint venture by Quad_ Consultants and John Carollo Engineers; and authorize City Manager to execute appropriate contract. Mr. Warden recommended that Council authorize negotiating a contract to perform a public facility study with Quad Consultant and John Carollo Engineers not to exceed $23, 000. He noted that the building fund would be the recommended source to pay for the contract. MOTION: Councilman Stover moved to proceed with the negotiation of the contract within the limits of $19, 000-$23, 000. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wilkins and unanimously carried. 4. Adoption of Ordinance No. 75 amending the text of Title 9 (zoning Regulations) concerning arcades (first reading) MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved to read Ordinance No. 75 by title only. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wilkins and unanimously carried. Mayor Mackey read Ordinance No. 75 by title only. MOTION: Councilman Nelson : moved that this constitute the first reading of Ordinance No. 75. The motion was seconded by Councilman Wilkins and unanimously carried by roll call vote. 5. Resolution No. 4-84 designating an agent for matters pertaining to local agency Federal Aid Emergency Relief Projects in the City of Atascadero -6- II MINUTES -. ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL — JANUARY 9, 1984 MOTION: Councilman Wilkins moved to adopt Resolution No. 4-84 . The motion was seconded by Councilman Molina, and unanimously carried by roll call vote. 6. Resolution No. 3-84 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Luis Obispo to Consolidate a General Municipal Election of the City of Atascadero to be held on June 5, 1984 with the Direct Primary Election to be held on June 5, 1984 pursuant to Section 23302 of the Elections, Code I MOTION: Councilman Molina moved to adopt Resolution No. 2-84 and Resolution No. 3-84 . The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and unanimously carried by roll call vote. 7 . Resolution No.. 2-84 adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to materials submitted to the electorate and the costs thereof of all General Municipal Elections to be held by said City Resolution No. 2-84 was approved with the above Resolution No. 3-84 . E. ATASCADERO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT None F. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION 1. City Council a. Councilman Nelson asked if there is a policy statement regarding cuts in streets because of water line construction or repair. Mr. McPherson stated that the water company repairs their own cuts and that they contend that they are not subject to permit requirements of the City. Mr. McPherson noted, however, that the water company had been cooperative in their construction work and had repaired the streets after project completion. Mr. Warden commented that the water company may be exempt because their found- ing dates back several decades. He noted, however, that he intended to explore this further. b. Councilman Nelson commented regarding an undedicated road in the Cayucos area between Hermosilla and El Camino. Mr. McPherson indicated that the problem is the underground water that -7- MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 9, 1984 is causing the failure of the road. He did not believe that the problem could be solved by the City. C. MayorMackeycommented that the Administration Building had been designated a State historical landmark. She announced that there will be a dedication on March 4 and requested the Council to particpate in the event. Council agreed. 2. City Attorney Nothing. 3. City Clerk a. Barbara Norris announced the resignation of Patsy Hester, Deputy City Clerk. Herl.last day of, employment will be January 13, 1984. 4 . City Treasurer Nothing. 5 City Manager a. Mr. Warden requested a closed session to discuss litigation. Council adjourned to closed session at 9:55 p.m. and returned to regularular session at 10:55p.m. , at which time they adjourned. Recorded by: BARBARA NO RIS, City Clerk -8-