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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 051385 COUNCIL MEETING : 5/28 AGENDA ITEM N.O. : A 1 MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting May 13 , 1985 ,7 :30 p.m. APPROVFD AS PRFSENTED - 5/28/85 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. Mayor Nelson gave the invocation, with special prayers for Allen Grimes. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmen Handshy and Molina; Councilwomen Mackey and Norris and Mayor Nelson. Absent: None STAFF Mike Shelton, City Manager; Grigger Jones, City Clerk; Cindy Wilkins , Deputy City Clerk; Georgia Ramirez , Recreation Secretary; Bud McHale, Police Chief; Mike Hicks , Fire Chief; Henry Engen, Planning Director; John Wallace, Interim Public Works Director; Bob Best, Recreation Director. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilwoman Mackey expressed appreciation for the lamps which ,are- now ,pl.aced at each Councilmember 's place during meetings; Councilman Handshy said that he had enjoyed the City picnic last Saturday. Mayor Nelson proclaimed: May 5-11 , 1985 as National Small Business Week; May 19-25 , 1985 , as Traffic Safety Week; National Police Week, May 12-18 , and Police Memorial Day, May 15 , 1985. A. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 22 , 1985 (Recommend Approval) 2. Disposition of Burned Police Vehicle (Recommend Approval) 3. Award of Bid #85-29 - Weed Abatement to Thaine Plank (Recommend Ap- proval) 4. Claim by Sharon Morin for damages in the amount of $1 ,800 (Recommend Denial) 5. Final Parcel Map 9-84 , 7690 El Camino Real (Lots 10-A, 11 and 11-A) , Larson/Twin Cities Engineering (Recommend Approval) 6. Final Parcel Map 2-85, 8201 San Dimas (Lot 20 , Block 37) , Landis/ Twin Cities Engineering (Recommend Approval) I 7 . Final Parcel Map 11-83 , 6760 E1 Camino (Lot 6 , Block EB) , LaPrade/ Daniel Stewart & Assoc. (Recommend Approval) 8. Lot Line Adjustment 16-84 , 5270/5350 Vega Avenue (Lots 7&8 , Block JB) , Mulkins/Daniel Stewart & Assoc. (Recommend Approval) MINUTES - May 13 1985 y , PAGE 2 MOTION: By Councilman Molina, seconded by Councilwoman Mackey to approve Consent Items A 1-8. Passed unanimously by roll call vote. B. HEARINGS , APPEARANCES AND REPORTS 1. Public Hearing Weed Abatement Posting Staff Report given by Chief Hicks , referencing standard list of properties which have been posted, designated as hazardous or po- tentially hazardous. No written or verbal protests received at this time. MOTION: By Councilman Molina, seconded by Councilwoman Mackey, to proceed with weed abatement process. Passed unanimously. 2 . Business License Proposed Ordinance- Presentation by Committee. q9 Mr. Gary Brill, President, Atascadero Chamber of Commerce, gave Staff Report and Chamber Committee ' s recommendations. Bill Silver, ' Rancho del. Bordo, spoke from the audience in favor of basing City tax on gross sales Bob Sterling, owner of Sterling Quality Tom Sales , spoke against the $100 per quarter proposal to license vend- ing machines. Maggie Rice spoke regarding Chamber' s suggested $150 maximum, regardless of grossreceipts. Dave Cote, U=Do-It Wallpaper, spoke against taxing per employee. Fred Belch, Cal Coast Vendors , stated he doesn't feel vending operators should have to pay even a per machine fee. Jerry Bond expressed his feeling that $-15 is too low, and there should be a standard $25 fee for everyone. Al Wil- liams stated he calculated that an increase from the $15 to $50 fee figures to be only about $3 more a'month, $.75 per week and $ . 15 per day. Council concurred that the subject be brought back at the May 28th meeting. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1 . Planning Commission A. Proposed Resolution 35-85 - Activating Ordinance lgl , establish- ing the Planning Commission & Recreation Commission. B. Proposed Resolution 37-85 - Appointing Planning Commission Mem- bers and Establishing Terms of Office. Mike Shelton gave a combined Staff Report on both resolutions. MOTION: By Councilwoman Mackey, seconded by Councilwoman Norris , to adopt Res. 35-85 for both' Commissions. Passed. unanitlou'sly by roll call vote. MOTION: By Councilman Molina, seconded by Councilwoman Mackey, to adopt Res. 37-85 , appointing Planning Commission Members. Passed unanimously by roll call vote. 5 MINUTES - May 13 1985 PAGE 3 2. City/Schools Development Fee Proposal to Alleviating Crowded Schools (201 Fee Proposal) - Presentation by School District (Cont 'd from 4/22/85) Dr. Avina, Supt. of Atas. U.S.D. , gave a report, recapping the his- tory of the school facilities studies. Ernie Taylor, A.U.5.D. Business Mgr. , commented on the fiscal aspects of trying to main- tain school facilities, citing steady growth of Atascadero ' s student population & the projected need for additional funding to relieve the overcrowded situation. Mr. Steve Hartzell, the District' s legal council, was present to answer any ,questions which might arise with regard to the legality of the various items within the resolution; Council recommended that the subject be brought back to the 5/28/85 meeting and, due to the anticipated public interest, asked that arrangements be made to hold the meeting at the Prather Building, Atascadero Jr. High School. 3. Request for $50 ,000 Pledge Toward New County Library by Friends of the Library (Cont'd from 4/22/85) Mike Shelton gave Staff Report, recommending Council favorably pledge the _$50 ,000 library grant. Bill Silver , from the audience, briefly stated that 10% of Atascadero' s citizens use the library,, and 100% use the Police Department. Sarah Gronstrand referenced a recent poll that indicated an estimated 8 ,000 active participating patrons use the library -- much more than 10%. She also has conferred with County and State officials , who are in support of the City having a new library. MOTION: By Councilwoman Norris , seconded by Councilwoman Mackey, in favor of pledging the $50 ,000 , with the stipulation that if the sought-after grant is not obtained, then the pledge is rescinded. Passed by 4:1 roll call vote. Counc lmaa Molina voted no 4. Police Facility Acquisition Chief McHale gave Staff Report. M. Shelton referenced current City budget issues. John Wallace commented on the status of the renova- tion contract for theAdministrationBldg. MOTION: By Councilwoman Mackey, seconded by Norris , that Council concurs with Staff recommendations. Passed unanimously. 5. Report on Status of Christian Home Appeal Archaeological Investi- gation (Cont'd from 4/8/85) Henry Engen gave Staff Report, recommending that 5/28/85 or a sub- sequent date be set to bring back further findings on the subject property. MOTION: By Councilwoman Mackey, seconded by Norris , that Tues . , May 28 , be the date set to consider the appeal on the approval of Cond. Use Permit 29-84. Passed Unanimously. MINUTES - May 13 , 1985 PAGE 4 6. Report on Improvement to Noticing Procedures (Cont'd from 4/22/85) ' Henry Engen gave Staff Report. Council consensus supported the rec- ommendations of the Planning Director, with respect to the posting of remote properties , and agreed to leave the subject at his dis- cretion. D. NEW BUSINESS 1. Park Ordinance and Resolution A. Proposed Ordinance No. 105 - "Rules and Regulations Formulation Bob Best gave Staff Report. Lois Williams , from the audience, asked if any studies had been made to indicate the level of pol- lution in the lake and whether or not it is safe to swim in. MOTION: By Councilwoman Norris , seconded by Councilwoman Mackey, to approve this as the first reading of Ord. 105 by title only. Passed unani- mously, with Mayor Nelson reading Ord. 105 by title only. MOTION: By Councilman Molina, seconded by Councilwoman Mackey, that this be the first reading of Ord. , 105 , with the change in 10-1. 28 (to read swimming not allowed) and change in 10-1 . 33 (no overnight camping without special use permit) . Next hearing on this issue to be 5/28/85 Motion passed*unanimei-isly. 4 : 1. B. Proposed Resolution 31-85 - Establishment of Fee Schedule Bob Best gave Staff Report. No public comment. MOTION:' By Councilwoman Mackey, seconded by Councilman Molina, to adopt Res. 31-85. Passed unanimously by roll call vote. 2. Proposed Resolution No. 34-85 Revised Count =Wide Mutual `Aid- Fire Protection Agreement Chief Mike Hicks gave Staff Report. No public comment. MOTION: By Councilwoman Norris,, seconded by Councilwoman Mackey, to adopt Res. 4-85. Passed unanimously by roll call vote. 3 . A. Solid Waste Disposal Contract Renewal - Wil-Mar Disposal B. Proposed Resolution 36-85 - Authorizing Execution of Contract. John Wallace, Interim Public Works Director, gave Staff Report, clarifying termsofcontract. MOTION: By Councilwoman Mackey, seconded by Councilman Molina, to adopt Res. 36-85. Passed unanimously by roll call vote combining both Items A & B above. * Councilman Handshy requested his vote be changed to NO. (C.C. Meeting 5/28/85, P. 1). MINUTES - May 13 , 1985 PAGE 5 5. Proposed Resolution 32-85 - Approving Cooperative Process for Determining Project Priorities for Federal Aid Urban Funding John Wallace gave Staff Report. No public comment. MOTION: By Councilwoman Mackey, seconded by Councilwoman Norris , to approve Res. 32-85. Passed unanimously by roll call vote. 6. Proposed Resolution 33-85 - Supporting Assembly Bill 2483 , which establishes the California Mainstreet Program Mike Shelton gave Staff Report. No public comment. MOTION: By Councilman Molina, seconded by Councilwoman Norris , to adopt Res. 33-85. Passed unanimously by roll call vote. PUBLIC COMMENT - None. E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION CITY COUNCIL Councilman Handshy stated he plans to travel to Sacramento next week to learn about lobbying our State and Federal officials and;. also, to look ' into dividing tax dollars with the County and how it affects Atascadero. He plans to report on his findings. Councilwoman Norris expressed that, recently, when attempting to secure a weapons permit, she discovered that Atascadero currently has no fee struc- ture for weapons permits and she was, therefore, unable to secure such permit. Mike Shelton recommended that staff look into subject and report back. Councilwoman Norris also expressed her concerns about the time-frame for the building permit process - still some two months according to her weekly inquiries. Mr. Engen referred to the large volume of 'building ongoing in the City, is aware of the problems and concerns of the citizens, affected, and is working with limited amount of staff to keep up with the 'permit proc- ess. Councilwoman Norris, in view of the School District fee proposals , expressed her hope that the service in the Building Dept. can be improved. CITY •ATTORNEY - Absent CITY CLERK Grigger Jones introduced new Deputy Clerk, Cindy Wilkins, who replaces Georgia Ramirez; Georgia is now the Recreation Dept. Secretary. CITY TREASURER - Absent CITY MANAGER - None MINUTES - May 13, 1985 PAGE 6 MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:46 P.M. - NEXT REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, MAY 28TH (DUE TO THE MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY) IN THE PRATHER BUILDING, ATASCADERO JR. HIGH SCHOOL, DUE TO ANTICIPATED PUBLIC INTEREST. RECORDED BY: cl GRIGGER JONES, ty lerk 1