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MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
April 22, 1985, 7 : 30 p.m.
Atascadero Administration Building
The Regular Meeting of the Atascadero City Council was called to order at
7 : 30 p.m. by Mayor Nelson. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Rev.
William Marcus of the Church of Religious Science gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilman Handshy and Molina; Councilwoman Mackey and Norris and
Mayor Nelson.
Absent: None
STAFF
Mike Shelton, City Manager; Allen Grimes, City Attorney; Grigger Jones, City
Clerk; Georgia Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk; Mike Hicks, Fire Chief; Henry Engen,
Planning Director and John Wallace, Contract Engineer.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilwoman Mackey said she felt there should be more light during the
council meetings, especially around the Council' s table.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 8 , 1985
(Recommend Approval)
2. Treasurer's Report - March 1 - 31, 1985 (Recommend Approval)
3. Finance Director' s Report - March 1 - 31, 1985 (Recommend Approval)
4 . City Attorney Contract Amendment - (Compensation Increase of 5% ,
effective March 30, 1985) (Recommend Approval)
5. Notice of Completion - Madonna Construction Company, Bid Number
84-19 (1984 Overlay Project) (Recommend Approval)
MOTION: By Councilwoman Mackey, seconded by Councilman Molina to approve
Consent Items A 1-5. Passed unanimously by roll call vote.
B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES, AND REPORTS
1. County Library Status Report
Staff report was given by Mike Shelton, City Manager.
MOTION: By Councilman Handshy, seconded by Councilwoman Norris to adopt the
Polin site on Atascadero and Morro Rd. as the future site of the
new County Library, for the purpose of Grant Application. Also the
$50, 000 will be discussed at the May 9th budget session. Passed
unanimously by roll call vote.
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2. Falcon Cable 1984 Franchise Payment
Tom Hatchell of Falcon Cable presented the Council with a check
in the amount of $32,123 as payment for 1984 franchise.
3. Improvement of Noticing Procedures - Engen
Staff report was given by Henry Engen. Council consensus supported
recommended changes in newspaper advertising and neighborhood notices.
A report on posting of sites will be brought back at the next council
meeting.
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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1. Proposed Resolution No. 30-85 - Approving Acquisition and Atascadero
Senior Citizens Congregate Rental Units Project (Young/Community
Development Block Grant)
Henry Engen, Planning Director, gave staff report.
MOTION: By Councilman Molina, seconded by Councilwoman Norris to adopt
Resolution No. 30-85. Passed unanimously by roll call vote.
2. Planning Commission Appointments
Henry Engen, Planning Director, reported that there are 32 appli-
cations for Planning Commission. The Council established Monday,
April 29, 1985, starting at 5 -p.m. in room 306 as the meeting date
for interviews. They will be held every 10 minutes, in alphabetical
order.
D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Proposed Resolution No. 18-85 - Declaring Weeds a Public Nuisance 1
and Commencing Proceedings for the Abatement of Said Nuisances
Mike Hicks, Fire Chief, gave staff report.
Terry Graham spoke regarding the bid process for weed abatement.
MOTION: By Councilman Molina, seconded by Councilwoman Mackey to approve
Resolution No. 18-85. Passed unanimously by roll call `vote.
2. City/School Committee Status Report
Henry Engen, Planning Director, gave the staff report.
There was no public comment. Council concurred in the public
review and hearing schedule proposed, beginning with a school district
presentation on May 13th.
3. -Proposed Urgency Ordinance No. 106 - Exempting Tree Removal .from
Permit Requirements When Removed for Agricultural Purposes
Henry Engen, Planning Director, gave the staff report.
Terri Hood from the audience spoke regarding this; ordinance.
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MOTION: By Councilwoman Mackey, seconded by Councilwoman Norris to read
by title only. Motion failed on a 4 :1 vote in that a unanimous vote
is required for passage. Councilman Molina voted no.
Ordinance No. 106 was read in its entirety by Mayor Nelson.
MOTION: By Councilwoman Mackey, seconded by Councilwoman Norris to adopt
Ordinance No. 106. Passed 4 :1 by roll call vote, with Councilman
Molina voting no.
4 . Graves Creek Bridge Priority Confirmation to Caltrans
John Wallace, Contract Engineer, gave the staff report.
Doug Lewis spoke from the audience regarding this matter.
MOTION: By Councilman Molina, seconded by Councilwoman Mackey to go along
with staff recommendations and put this in the budget for 85-86.
Passed unanimously by roll call vote.
5. Proposed Sidewalk Around City Administration Building
John Wallace, Contract Engineer, gave the staff report.
MOTION: By Councilwoman Mackey, seconded by Councilman Handshy for
conceptual authority from the Council to proceedwiththe proposed
work. Passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Terry Graham said that he is withdrawing his recall petition against Mayor
Nelson.
Lillian Majel spoke regarding a shelter for battered women and children. She
asked the council for a letter of support.
MOTION: By Councilman Molina, seconded by Councilwoman Mackey supporting the
No. County Resource Center. Passed unanimously.
Maggie Rice of the Chamber cECommerce said that the Chamber should be ready
in about 10 days or less with suggestions regarding the business license study.
Also a meeting of the Downtown Revitalization Committee will be held in Room
304 at 5 p.m. on May 2.
Also speaking from the audience were Bill Remple and Bob Schinske in support
of the Council' s action on improved public notice procedures.
INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION
City Council - None
City Attorney None
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City Clerk - Grigger Jones., reported that his office had received a letter
from the County clerk' s Office regarding measures for the November 5 ballot.
City Treasurer - None
City Manager - Mike Shelton, City Manager, reported the Planning Commission
Interviews will be held starting at 5 p.m. on Monday, April 29, and that the
appointments will be announced at the May 13th Meeting.
Also the possibility of mileage and motel expense for one night for the con-
sultant who is coming from Whittier to conduct the meeting of the Downtown
Revitalization Task Force.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:42 P.M. TO A SPECIAL SESSION ON MONDAY, APRIL 29, 1985
at 5: 00 P.M. in ROOM 306 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING PLANNING COMMISSION
INTERVIEWS.
RECORDED BY:
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