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MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
October 8, 1984
Atascadero Administration Building
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The regular meeting was called to order at 7 : 30 p.m. by Mayor Nelson. The
Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Invocation was given by Councilwoman
Norris.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilman Molina, Handshy, Councilwoman Norris and Mackey and
Mayor Nelson.
Absent: None
STAFF
Ralph Dowell, Acting City Manager; Allen Grimes, City Attorney; Mike Hicks,
Fire Chief; David Catherina, Recreation Coordinator; Bud McHale, Police
Chief; Henry Engen, Planning Director; Georgia Ramirez, Acting City Clerk and
Larry McPherson, Public Works Director.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
COUNCIL COMMENT
Councilwoman Norris introduced Carlos, the :foreign exchange student from the
Basque Country who is staying with her family.
Councilman Molina said he regrets that Larry McPherson is leaving. Mayor Nelson,
Councilwoman Mackey and Councilman Handshy all agreed that Larry will be missed
and thanked him for all his help during the past 4a years in Atascadero.
Mayor Nelson extended an invitation from the Self Help Housing Group for a
dedication ceremony on October 19th at 4 p.m. at Cayucos Avenue in Templeton.
He also read a letter from the Friends of the Library of Atascadero asking for
the support of the City Council in applying for a grant for the new library.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of the regular meeting of September 10, 1984 (RECOMMEND`
APPROVAL)
2. Minutes of the Special Adjourned meeting of September 29, 1984
(RECOMMEND APPROVAL)
3. Treasurer' s Report —Finance Director' s Report (8/1/84 to 8/31/84)
(RECOMMEND APPROVAL)
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4. Consideration of Claim for Del A. Robasciotti (RECOMMEND REJECTION)
5. Lot Line Adjustment 8-84, 5290 Barrenda, Paul Baum, to adjust lot
lines to allow an existing house and garage to be on the same lot
(RECOMMEND APPROVAL)
6. Lot Line Adjustment 11-84 , 4522 San Jacinto Avenue, Jon Langford,
to adjust the lot lines to enable a residence and garage to be on
the same lot (RECOMMEND APPROVAL)
7. Tentative Tract Map 21-84, 5030 Olmeda Avenue, Chester Simon, to
create four airspace condominium lots and one common lot (RECOMMEND
APPROVAL)
8. Acceptance of Bid No. 84-11 for Softball Field Lighting Fixtures
(RECOMMEND ACCEPTANCE OF BID)
9. Acceptance of Bid No. 84-12 for 5 ton roller (RECOMMEND ACCEPTANCE
OF BID)
10. Acceptance of Bid No. 84-15 for earthwork (San Fernando Road)
(.RECOMMEND ACCEPTANCE OF BID)
11. Acceptance of Bid No. 84-17 for Storm Drains (RECOMMEND ACCEPTANCE
OF BID)
12. Acceptance of Dial-A-Ride Service Contract for Fiscal Year 1984-85
13. Acceptance of Lot Line Adjustment 5-84 (Final Map) at 2970 Ramona -
Hoffman (Hilliard)
14. Acceptance of Final Map at 830401:1 at 8455 Del Rio/136003600 Santa
Ana - Gibaut (Twin Cities Engineering)
15. Acceptance of Final Map 11-84 at 4600 Portola - Poole/Danner
(Twin Cities Engineering)
16. Consideration of Staff Report for Lot Line Adjustment 12-84 at 9155-
9195 San Diego Road Benrich (Kennaly)
17. Tentative Parcel Map 22-841 9070 La. Paz Lane (Lot 40, . Block 66) ,
Alan Volbrecht (Donald and Mary Jane Geissinger) , to create two lots
of 3. 10 acres from 6 .20 acres (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COM-
MISSION RECOMMENDATION)
18 . Tentative Parcel Map 23-84, 9700 E1 Camino Real (Lot 3, Block 11). ,
Rex Hendrix (Westland Engineering) , to allow the division of a 2.5
acre parcel into four lots of .62 acres each (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF
PLANNING COr'MISSION RECOMMENDATION)
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October 8, 1984
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Acting City Manager, Ralph Dowell, asked that item 18 be withdrawn
and put on the agenda as item C-3.
MOTION: By Councilwoman Norris, seconded by Councilwoman, Mackey to approve
Consent Items A 1-17 . Passed unanimously by roll call vote.
B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES AND REPORTS
1. Continued appeal of Planning Commission' s Conditions of approval
on Tentative Parcel Map 6-84, 8870 San Gabriel Road, (Ptn. 1 Lot 11,
Block 3'3) Davis (Kennaly Engineering)
Henry Engen, Planning Director gave staff report. John Kennaly
gave his presentation. Pat Silviera, Ken Muckers, Pam .Ramirez and
Robert Brown all spoke against the appeal.
Allen Grimes, City Attorney, advised that the October 4th submission
of additional information by the applicant' s engineer was too late
to be timely under the municipal code.
MOTION: By Councilwoman Mackey, seconded by Councilwoman Norris to deny the
appeal and approve the map subject to the findings and conditions of
the Planning Commission. Passed by 3: 2 vote with Councilman Handshy
and Molina voting no.
Councilman Molina felt the 20% reduction criteria was too vague and
could lead to arbitrary decisions. Mayor Nelson suggested that
staff review for improved specifics.
2. Report of the City Attorney - No. 30
City Attorney, Allen Grimes, reviewed cases of Larrision v. City of
Atascadero, Gearhart v. City of Atascadero, Daniel/Kelly v. City of
Atascadero and People v. Latham.
3. Report of the Recreation Advisory Board concerning proposed agree-
ment for performance of Equestrian Area
Staff report was given by Ralph Dowell, Acting City Manager. He
asked that this item be put on agenda for meeting in November.
Buzz Jamrog spoke for the Atascadero Horse Advisory Committee.
Allen Grimes, City Attorney, expressed his concerns about the length
of the contract and the matter of insurance.
Ms. Jamrog is to call the City Manager' s office regarding a meeting
to discuss a revised draft of the agreement with Ralph Dowell, Acting
City Manager and Allen Grimes, City Attorney. The revised agreement
will be brought back to the Council in November..
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C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Consideration of Resolution No. 7-84 concerning onsite drainage
problems (Scott and Susan Vasgird)
Henry Engen, Planning Director, gave staff report.
John Kennaly gave his presentation. He said that he has completed a
detailed analysis of the regional drainage problem and before he can
continue ,with the design project for his site and something that the
neighbors can agree on, he will have to get some information on what
the city's intentions in the area are.
Mayor Nelson asked John Kennaly to come to meet with Ralph Dowell and
Larry McPherson in an attempt to work this situation out.
With respect to the Planning Commission' s resolution . on-the__issup,
Allen Grimes, City Attorney, stated that the subject was a matter of
City Council jurisdiction. Councilman Molina said he didn' t appre-
ciate the interference of the commission in a policy matter. No
action was taken on the resolution.
Scott Vasgird said he wanted to make sure that this is going to be
resolved and not put off again. Mayor Nelson reassured him that the
City is working on it. Mr. Vasgird asked what kind of assurance did
he have from the City that this problem is going to be taken care of.
Mayor Nelson told Mr. Vasgird that the City will work with him and
make sure it gets resolved.
2. Discussion .of appointments of City Treasurer/City Clerk
Mayor Nelson asked that this item be brought back at the next Council
Meeting for discussion.
3. Tentative Parcel Map 23-84, 9700 El Camino Real (Lot 3, Block 11)
Rex Hendrix (Westland Engineering) to allow the division of a 2.5
acre parcel into four lots of .62 acres each.
Staff report was given by Henry Engen, Planning Director. When
going over the matter this morning in staff review, they felt that
it should be pulled to strengthen the language on Item 4 . The public
improvements required by conditions one and two may be deferred for
a period not to exceed one year beyond the date of recordation of
final map. The following language is proposed to be added: "subject
to the posting of a performance guarantee to the satisfaction of the
City Attorney" .
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C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Consideration of Resolution No. 7-84 concerning onsite drainage
problems (`Scott and Susan Vasgird)
Henry Engen, Planning Director, gave staff report.
John Kennaly gave his presentation. He said that he has completed a
detailed analysis of the regional drainage problem and before he can
continue with the design project for his site and something that the
neighbors can agree on, hewillhave to get some information on what
the city's intentions in the area are
Mayor Nelson asked John Kennaly to come to meet with Ralph Dowell and
Larry McPherson in an attempt to work this situation out.
With respect to the Planning Commission' s resolution on-the -issue,
Allen Grimes, City Attorney, stated that the subject was a matter of
City Council jurisdiction. Councilman Molina said he didn't appre-
ciate the interference of the commission in a policy matter. No
action was taken on the resolution.
Scott Vasgird said he wanted to make sure that this is going to be
resolved and not put off again. Mayor Nelson reassured him that the
City is working on it. Mr. Vasgird asked what kind of assurance did
he have from the City that this problem is going to be taken care of.
Mayor Nelson told Mr. Vasgird that the City will work with him and
make sure it gets resolved.
2. Discussion of appointments of City Treasurer/City Clerk
Mayor Nelson asked that this item be brought back at the next Council
Meeting for discussion.
3. Tentative Parcel Map 23-84, 9700 E1 Camino Real (Lot 3, Block 11) ,
Rex Hendrix (Westland Engineering) to allow the division of a 2 .5
acre parcel into four lots of .62 acres each.
Staff report was given by Henry Engen, Planning Director. When
going over the matter this morning in staff review, they felt that
it should be pulled to strengthen the language on Item 4 . The public
improvements required by conditions one and two may be deferred for
a period not to exceed one year beyond the date of recordation of
final map. The following language is proposed to be added: "subject
to the posting of a performance guaranteetothe satisfaction of the
City Attorney" .
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Terry York of Westland Engineering, said he didn't have any problems
with that but would like the Council to consider on item No. 2 after
the first sentence to add "or as deemed necessary by the City
Engineer" . Larry McPherson said that was the intent of the existing
language.
MOTION: By Councilman Molina, seconded by Councilwoman Norris to approve
with the change in Item 3 . Passed unanimously.
D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Supplementary Budget Request: Building 'Inspector _Radio System
MOTION: By Councilman Molina, seconded by Councilman Handshy to transfer
$1,600 from contingency Reserve to Account 01-20-3416 . Passed
unanimously by roll call vote.
2. Request for funds for Plan Checks/Part-Time Inspector
MOTION: By Councilman Molina, seconded by Councilwoman Mackey to approve
transfer of $39, 700 from Contingency Reserve to account 01-20-2240-
0014 . Passed unanimously by roll call vote.
3. Disposition of Surplus Property - Ordinance No. 85.
MOTION: By Councilwoman Mackey, seconded by Councilman Molina to read by
title only.
Ordinance No. 85 was read by Mayor Nelson by title only.
MOTION: By Councilman Molina, seconded by Councilwoman Norris that this
constitutes first reading. Passed unanimously.
4 . Revision of Municipal Code Provision relating to Office of City
Manager Ordinance No. 86
After much discussion, Mayor Nelson appointed a committee of
Councilman Handshy, Mayor Nelson, Ralph Dowell and Allen Grimes
to discuss changes in this ordinance and bring back at next council
meeting.
5. Proposed Ordinance No. 87 providing that no mandatory duty is im-
posed by the Municipal Code for the acts of the City, Council, Boards,
Commissions, Officers, Agents, or Employees
MOTION: By Councilman Molina, seconded by Councilwoman Mackey to read by
title only.
Mayor Nelson read Ordiance No. 87 by title only.
MOTION: By Councilman Molina, seconded by Councilwoman Mackey that this
constitutes first reading. Passed unanimously.
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6 . Bid No. 84-16 Fire Station Addition
Acting City Manager, Ralph Dowell, recommended to council that they
reject bids and re-evaluate again during mid-year budget study or
delay until next year.
MOTION: By Councilman Molina, seconded by Councilman Handshy to reject the
bids. Passed unanimously.
7. Proposed Resolution No. 53-84 relating to charges for the sale and
maintenance of the Atascadero Municipal Code
MOTION: By Councilman Molina, seconded by Councilwoman Norris to adopt
Resolution No. 53-84 . Passed unanimously by roll call vote.
8 . Processing of Proposed Resolutions/Propositions received from other
agencies
MOTION: By Councilwoman Mackey, seconded by Councilwoman Norris to support
Proposition 30. Passed 3 : 2 by roll call vote with Councilman Molina
and Handshy voting no.
MOTION: By Councilwoman Norris, seconded by Councilwoman Mackey to support
Proposition No. 39. Failed by vote of 2: 3 with Councilman Handshy,
and Molina and Mayor Nelson voting no.
INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION
CITY COUNCIL
Councilman Handshy said he attended the October 4th meeting of LAFCO re-
garding the Sphere of Influence. He said he was still disturbed over this
meeting. Said it did not appear to be a Sphere of Influence Meeting but
an Annexation Hearing.
Councilwoman Mackey said she thought if someone wanted to apply for the
City Clerk position they should come forward to apply for the position.
Councilwoman Norris asked the 'City Attorney about a conflict of interest
if she is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and sitting on the City
Council. She was advised by Allen Grimes, City Attorney, that she could
not vote in connection with contracts with the Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Nelson asked Larry McPherson, Public Works Director, about the sound
system for the rotunda. He responded that speakers have been built, just
need to be installed.
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Councilwoman Norris said she brought tapes from the League of California
Cities and they are available in the City Clerk' s office.
Mayor Nelson said that he has been receiving positive responses from
citizens of Atascadero about the change of attitudes at City Hall.
CITY ATTORNEY
None
CITY CLERK
None
CITY TREASURER
None
CITY MANAGER
For a period of three months, the Planning and Building personnel will not
be available to the public at the counter from 4-5 p.m. each day.
A meeting on Annexation #4 by LAFCO will be held on October 17, 1984.
Meeting adjourned at 10:16 P.M. to closed session.
Reconvened from closed session at 11:45 p.m.
BANK OF AMERICA
MOTION: By Councilman Molina, seconded by Councilwoman Norris, that the city,
after review of the Bank of America ' s final offer of $275,000. 00 for
the local Bank of America Building, directs the Acting City Manager
to advise the Bank of America real estate negotiator by letter that
the City has no further interest in purchase of this property.
Passed unanimously.
RECREATION DIRECTOR
MOTION: By Councilman Handshy, seconded by Councilwoman Mackey to authorize
the Acting Cit Manager to contact Bob Best Y g t in order to make an offer
of employment for the position of Recreation Director. Passed
unanimously.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:50 P.M.
SPECIAL NOTE: Taping was not started until 8 :45 p.m., therefore the minutes were
recorded on tape starting with item C-1.
Recor d by:
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