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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 021285 s - ` MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITOCOUNCIL ACIL MEETING: 2125/85 Regular Meeting February 12, 1985 AGENDA ITEM M0, : A - 1 Atascadero Administration Building Page 1 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 Cal Stratton of the Church of the Nazarene. ROLL CALL Present: Councilman Molina and Handshy, Councilwoman Norris and Mackey and Mayor Nelson. Absent: None STAFF Ralph Dowell, Acting City Manager and City Treasurer; Allen Grimes, City Attorney; Grigger Jones, City Clerk; Georgia Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk; Bud McHale, Police Chief; Mike Hicks, Fire Chief; Henry Engen, Planning Director; John Wallace, Contract Engineer; and Bob Best, Recreation Director. PUBLIC COMMENT Councilman Molina asked tobeexcused due to a possible conflict of interest. Ursula M. Bahl, 7380 Valle Avenue, spoke regarding her concerns regarding a drainage problem on Valle Avenue. Mayor Nelson asked her to talk to Henry Engen, Planning Director. Joe Nile spoke concerning the number of multiple dwelling buildings that are going up in town. He thinks there should be more factories built for people to work in. Councilwoman Mackey said she is not in favor of factories being built. Mayor Nelson said there is a need for clean industry in the City of Atascadero. Bill Rempel said that Atascadero is lacking in locations for industry. A. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 28, 1985 . 2. Minutes of the Atascadero City Council and Planning Commission of January 28, 1985. 3. Tentative Parcel Map 30-84, 9755 San Marcos Rd. , Idler/Biathrow (RECOMMEND ACCEPTANCE OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION) 4 . Final Lot Line Adjustment 15-84, 8800 Santa Rosa Rd. , (Lots 17 & 18 , Block 19 AT 84-286) , Molina/Kennaly Engineering (RECOMMEND ACCEPTANCE) -1- MINUTES - ATASCADERO CIICOUNCIL Regular Meeting February 12, 1985 Atascadero Administration Building Page 2 Councilman Molina asked to be excused due to conflict of interest on Item 4 . MOTION: By Councilwoman Mackey, seconded by Councilman Handshy to approve items A 1-4 of the Consent Calendar. Passed 4: 0 by roll call vote with Councilman Molina excused. B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES, AND REPORTS 1. Report of Committee for Reorganization Councilman Molina reported that the committee is considering the following possibilities: 1. Reorganization of the Planning Commission from 7 to 5 members; 2. Reorganization of the Recreation Advisory Board from 7 to 5 members; 3 . Combining the Police and Fire into a Public Safety Department; 4. Creating the position of Assistant City Manager and Director of Personnel; 5. Combining the Parks Department with the Recreation Department; 6 . Restructuring of the Public Works Department; 7. Restructuring of the Planning/Building Department. This committee anticipates to have one, two or three final recom- mendations for the Council to consider at the next meeting. Councilwoman Mackey asked what the rationalization is for elimina- ting two membersofthe Planning Commission and the Recreation Advisory Board. Councilman Molina responded that the committee feels in order to streamline and to make the commissions more efficient, it would be necessary to change from 7 to 5 members. Mayor Nelson said that in order to be fair to the people in the audience, he would like to move Item 4 to Item 2 . 2. General Plan Amendment 1C-85, 8800 El Centro Ave. , (Lot 24 , Block 4) Michael Yomans Joseph Lindsey (Amending the Land Use 'Element Map Designation from Moderate Density Single Family "Residential to Low Density Multiple Family Residential/Amend Zoning from RSF-Y "Single Family Residential to RMF (6) PD Multiple Family Residential Planned Development Overlay (6 units per acre) Mayor Nelson said that because an additional change. was received late last week, he didn't feel that this could be considered a proper public hearing and that the Council did not have enough time to look at the changes and understand the changes that had been made by the applicant. Further, there was a tie vote when the commission considered this project. He recommended that it be sent back to the Planning Commission for a firm recommendation at their February 19th meeting and then brought back to the Council at the next Council Meeting. 2 MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITCOUNCIL . Regular Meeting February 12, 1985 Atascadero Administration Building Page 3 The members of the council agreed with Mayor Nelson. MOTION: By Councilman Molina, seconded by Councilwoman Norris to return this item to the Planning Commission for a recommendation at the meeting on Tuesday, February 19th and return to the Council meeting on Monday, February 25, 1985. Passed_unanimously. 3. General Plan Amendment 1A-85, 8942 Palomar Road (Lot 160 Block MC) John and Becky Bunyea - (Amending the Land Use Element Map Designation from Moderate Density Single Family Residential to High . Density Single Family Residential) Staff report was given by Henry Engen, Planning Director. There was no public comment. MOTION: By Councilwoman Norris, seconded by Coucilwoman Mackey for approval of Resolution 9-85. Passed unanimously by roll call vote. 4 . General Plan Amendment 1B-95, 1875 El Camino Real (Lot 31, Block 49) H.L.S. Properties Ltd./Associated Professions - (Amending the Land Use Element Map Designation from Suburban Single Family Residential to Retail Commerical (Neighborhood Commercial) Staff report was given by Henry Engen, Planning Director. Toby Osgood of Associated Professions spoke on behalf of her client Bart Hackely of H.L.S. Properties. She stated that Mr. Hackley would like to have back what he had when he bought the property. He was never notified that the property had been down zoned. Judy Hutton, Realtor, said she sold Mr. Hackley the property and she had never been notified that the property had been down zoned. She felt that Mr. Hackley should have received a letter or some type of notice regarding this. Mr. Grimes, City Attorney, stated that all notices had been published in the newspaper meeting all requirements of notifications. MOTION: By Councilwoman Mackey, seconded by Councilman Molina to approve Resolution No. 10-85 denying the requested plan change. Motion died 2: 3 by roll call vote. MOTION: By Councilman Handshy, seconded by Councilwoman Norris that staff prepare a new resolution expressing the council's concerns and to approve this general plan amendment. Passed 3:2 by roll call vote with Councilwoman Mackey and Councilman. Molina voting no. -3 MINUTES - ATASCADERO CIT4VOUNCIL Regular Meeting February 12, 1985 Atascadero Administration Building Page 4 5. Public Hearing of Proposed Building and Construction Fee Schedule Staff report was given by Henry Engen, Planning Director. Elliott Stephenson testified that the simplified fee schedule was a good idea but he was concerned over the self-certification option for structural plan check. After discussion the Council consensus was that this could be brought back by staff for reconsideration if there are any problems. 6. Police Facility Committee Final Report Staff report was given .by Bud McHale, Police Chief. He reported that the Police Facility Committee met Thursday, January 31st for the purpose of reviewing current alternatives under con- sideration. The Masonic Building was considered but the consensus of the committee was not in favor of this alternative. The commit- tee's unanimous recommendation is: 1) purchase or lease a temporary modular building of sufficient size and design to accommodate pre- sent and near future police operations and locate same on existing City owned land. 2) Establish a designated police facility fund to which an established amount ($80, 000 per year) would be added at the beginning of each fiscal year. Enact an ordinance that would pre- clude the use of any part of the fund for anything but its speci- fically designated intent except by a Council 's 4/5 vote in case of an actual emergency. The basic cost would be $190, 000 plus site preparation. Mayor Nelson thanked Chief McHale and the Committee for their fine work and asked that thank you letters be sent to each of the com- mittee members. He also asked the Chief for a written report for the next Council Agenda. 7. Review of the Masonic Building Structural Evaluation Proposal and Costs Thereof John Wallace, Contract Engineer, reported that he and Bud McHale had walked through the facility and came to the conclusion that the building would .need to be upgraded to be used by the City but the question was what would be needed to be done to it to make it more structurally sound. In January he had a structural engineer and a materials testing engineer walk through again with him to evaluate it visually and also to provide council with-a written proposal as to the cost for further evaluation. The evaluation would be focused on what basic structural requirements would be necessary, how sound the building is and to take materials tests both core samples and non-destructive types of tests where they actually sense how much' steel is in the wall. To give Council a report on their conclusions and some general recommendations what would need to be done to bring the facility up to an acceptable structural level, they proposed that it would cost from $5,500 to $7,000 -4- L, MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITWOUNCIL Regular Meeting February 12, 1985 Atascadero Administration Building Page 5 Councilman Handshy said he felt this was a viable option for a facility but he did not want to spend this kind of money to find out that the building will stand for another 70 years. Mr. Wallace said he would not recommend going ahead blindly to install our facilities in the Masonic Building due to flood and earthquake situations without some investigation. Councilman Molina said he feels for historical values the Masonic Building goes along with the Administration Building. The question is will the Police Department work more efficiently in that facility. We gave up the question of safety 6 years ago when we took the res- ponsibility of using the Administration Building as our meeting place and office space. Mr. Elliott Stephenson reported that the photographs that are available in the museum do not showanyre-enforcement steel between the walls, and no ties between the concrete slabs and the masonary walls and what the roof construction was and 'how it is tied together. Today he reviewed the plans for the building. There is not one iota of re-enforcing steel in any brick wall in that building.. According to the plans there are notiesbetween the concrete slabs and the masonary walls. There are no ties between the steel trusses and the masonary walls except for two bolts at each truss and they are far apart. There is no connection between the roof system and rafters and the walls. In his opinion this would be one of the worst places in town you could locate a Police Department. Mayor Nelson said that with the report from Bud McHale and the com- mittee, the Council can study it and make a decision as soon as possible, hopefully in two weeks. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Evaluation of Hazardous Conditions at 4511-19 Mananita Staff report was. given ;by Henry Engen, Planning Director. Councilwoman Norris asked to be excused due to conflict of interest. MOTION: By Councilwoman Mackey, seconded by Councilman :Handshy to terminate consideration of Resolution 4-85 but to direct the Planning Depart- ment to withhold release of the pending building permits until the drainage facility has received final approval i.e. covering and clean up of the offsite pipe and installation of rip rap. Passed by 4: 0 roll call vote, with Councilwoman Norris excused. _5 f MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITWOUNCIL • Regular Meeting February 12 1985 Atascadero Administration Building Page 6 2. Fund Transfer Request - Expenses Related to City Manager Recruitment Report was given by Ralph Dowell, Acting City Manager. MOTION: By Councilman Molina, seconded by Councilman Handshy to transfer the funds. Passed unanimously by roll call vote. Mayor Nelson stated that these funds are to be used for lodging only, but if there are any protests to this, to consult with Councilman Handshy or Mayor Nelson. D. NEW BUSINESS 1. Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee Appointment Ralph Dowell, Acting City Manager, stated that he had not received any names or volunteers. MOTION: By Councilman Molina, seconded by Councilwoman Mackey to appoint Bill Silver to this committee. Passed unanimously. E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR AC'T'ION 1. City Council Councilman Handshy reported on the meeting that was held on Friday, February 8 regarding the Dial-A-Ride public hearing. He said that. he and Councilwoman Norris felt that an advertisement should be put in the newspaper as soon as possible regarding the use of the Dial- A-Ride system and how to get the best service out of it. They felt that if the Senior Citizens and the general public made more use of the service between 9 and 3 daily, and left the other hours for school children and the handicapped, everyone would benefit more from the Dial--A-Ride Service. They also recommended that the addi- tional money not be transferred at this timeforthis service. Mike Moore and Don Lieb are in the process of preparing the advertisement for the newspaper at this time. Ralph Dowell, Acting City Manager, will bring back at the next council meeting a recommendation to the Council regarding payment of this advertisement. MOTION: By Councilman Molina, seconded by Councilwoman Norris to go along with Councilman Handshy' s and Councilwoman Norris ' recommendations. Passed unanimously. 2. City Attorney None 3. City Clerk None 4. City Treasurer None -6- ',f MXNUTES - ATASCADERO CIT COUNCIL .Regular Meeting February 12, 1985 Atascadero Administration Building Page 7 5. City Manager Acting City Manager, Ralph Dowell, reported that he has some figures back from the low bidder on the building renovation. They are in the process of evaluating the entire bid and will bring this back to the Council on February 25. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9: 55 P.M. TO A CLOSED SESSION. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNED AT 11: 07 P.M. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 11:08 P.M. TO A SPECIAL MEETING ON SATURDAY, FEBURARY 23, 1985 at 8: 30 A.M. IN ROOM 207 OF THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING INTERVIEWS FOR THE CITY MANAGER POSITION. RECORDED BY: tQZ GR GGE J E City lerk