HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 090884 Adjourned Regular Meeting
Saturday, September 8 , 1984
9: 00 a.m. - Room 304
Atascadero Administration Building
Meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Mayor Nelson.
Present: Councilwoman Norris and Mackey, Councilman Molina and
Handshy, and Mayor Nelson.
Absent: None
Councilwoman Mackey spoke regarding her concerns about the removal
of trees in Atascadero. Planning Director, Henry Engen, will look
into the ordinance regarding tree removal and possibly putting out a
handout regarding the care of oak trees.
Councilwoman Mackey also discussed the need for street lights at Santa
Rosa and the need for a stop sign at Carmelita and San Gabriel.
1. City Clerk Position
MOTION: By Councilwoman Norris, seconded by Councilwoman Mackey
to appoint Georgia Ramirez, City Clerk for the remainder of
the two year term. Passed by 3:2 vote, with Councilman Molina
and Handshy voting no. This is a tentative decision and will
be discussed at the council meeting on Monday, September 10.
MOTION: By Councilman Handshy, seconded by Councilman Molina to appoint
Ralph Dowell, as City Treasurer for the remainder of the two
year term. Passed unanimously.
2. Ordinance Number Four
City Attorney, Allen Grimes, spoke regarding the need for the City
Managers contract and ordinance to be consistent. Mr. Grimes will
be redrafting these and will submit drafts to the City Council for
their approval.
3. Planning Department
Henry Engen, Planning Director, spoke regarding the building and
planning department. He said that there are 117 permits being
processed at the present time, and a back log of 150 business
licenses.
Some areas that he will be working on are: personnel evaluations,
staff meetings, a better filing system, adjustment of counter hours,
looking into plan check fees and the scheduling of appointments by
contractors.
Councilman Handshy brought up the possibility of changing the time or
night of the council meetings. Will be dicussed further at another
meeting.
Suggestion box will be placed at the downstairs counter for the public
and a separate box for employees will be placed in the City Manager's
office.
Doug Lewis asked how he could get an item on the council agenda.
Specifically on the need to have a board set up to post all meetings
and agendas of each meeting. Acting City Manager, Ralph Dowell, said
he would look into having something put together to meet this need.
Meeting was adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
4aEORGIA��IREZ, Acting Cit Clerk