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Regular Meeting
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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. "
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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