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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 062485 Ob 7/8/85 �. ° A 1 MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting June 24 , 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, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The in- vocation was given by Rev. Matthew Conrad, St. Lukes Episcopal Church. ROLL CALL Present Councilmen Molina and Handshy, Councilwomen Mackey and Norris and Mayor Nelson. STAFF Mike Shelton, City Manager; Henry °Engen, ` Planning Director, Paul Sensibaugh, Public Works Director; John Wallace, Interim Public Works Director; Bud McHale, Police Chief and Cindy Wilkins, Deputy City Clerk. COUNCIL COMMENT Councilwoman Mackey related`that ,a number of people had told her they, would like to see a stronger tree ordinance, and Planning Director Engen has re- quested sample tree ordinances from other cities. She hopes we are receptive to some of those samples in the near future. She also stated that she had re- ceived an inquiry from an individual who would like to have a concert in Pine Mountain Stadium Park and will refer the individual to Henry Engen to find out City requirements. City Manager, Mike Shelton, introduced new employees Debbie Terra, PBX Operator, who is also a return employee, and Paul Sensibaugh, Public Works Director/City Engineer, who comes to Atascadero from Scotts Bluff, Nebraska. A. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 10 , 1985 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 2 . Treasurer' s Report May 1-31:, 1985 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 3. Finance Director 's Report - May 1-31 , 1985 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 4. Renewal of Interim Finance Director Contract of Employment (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 5. Motion Establishing a new Assistant Finance Director classification and authorizing recruitment of same (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 6. Proposed Resolution 52-85 - Authorizing Mayor to enter into agreement with New England Life Insurance Company for purposes of- providing group health and life insurance to City employees. 7. Authorization for Mayor to enter into agreement with H-A Specialties to update City mapping program. 0 COUNCIL MINUTES - $/24 PAGE 2 8. Authorization for City Manager to enter into agreement with Bottom Line Systems to perform computer audit survey. 9. Proposed Resolution 48-85 - approving Interim Budget for FY1985-86 and appropriation of funds thereafter. 10 . Final Parcel Map 6-85 , 9510 Laurel Road (portion of Lot B, Block 30) , Frahaz/Twin Cities Engineering (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 11. Tentative Tract Map 7-85 , 7700/7800 Balboa (Lots 22 & 23 of Block 46) Rich/Kennaly Engineering (Division of 24. 7 acres into 6 lots, with 1 lot being 4. 2 acres and 5 being 4 .1 acres) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 12. Tentative Tract Map 4-85 , 10550 San Marcos Road ,(portion of Lot 18 , Block 30) , Atkinson/Kennaly Engineering (Division of 30 .3 acres into 4 lots, with 3 lots being 7. 0 acres and l being 9. 3' acres) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 13. Final Tract Map 1252 , 7730 Morro Road (Lot 24 , Block RB) ,- Monmonier/ Waters/Associated Professions Engineering (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) Mr. Shelton commented on Item #5 , recommending that he serve as Finance Director, as he has served in this capacity for another City and feels comfortable with the position; recruitment for an Asst. Finance Director would save the City in excess of $400 per month, and he proposes to bring back the necessary ordinances and resolutions authorizing his appointment. Mr. Shelton also commented on Item #8 , clarifying the reasons for Staff recommendation of Council approval. Mr. Engen commented on Item V . MOTION: By Councilman Molina to approve Consent Calendar Items 1-13 , MINUS Item #4 , seconded by Councilman Handshy. Passed Unanimously by roll ' call vote. MOTION: By Councilman Molina to approve Item #4 , seconded. by Councilman Hand- shy. Passed 3:2 by roll call vote , with Councilwomen Mackey & Norris voting NO. B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES AND REPORTS 1 . Proposed Urgency 201 Ordinance (Ord. No. 107)- - Enabling Implementation of Mitigation Measures to Alleviate School Overcrowding. (RECOMMEND ADOPTION) Mr. Engen, Planning Director, gave Staff Report. Dr. Avina of the School District offered background information of the District ' s need for addi- tional student facilities. Emil LaSalle, a resident of San Diego Rd. , desired to hear the Council 's discussion and to have a motion on the floor before the public is asked to comment. Mayor Nelson clarified that Council would not vote on the motion until any discussion has been offered. A gentleman from the audience stated that, although the time has come for Council to make a decision on this issue, he feels that, as Mayor Nelson & 0 COUNCIL MINUTES - , 6/24/85 PAGE 3 is an employee of the District, he would do well for the citizens of the community if he would refrain from any involvement in this. Ellen Baer, School Board Chairman, conveyed the Board's appreciation for the time that Mr. Shelton, and, in the past, Mike Hicks and Murray Warden, have spent with the School Board and Administration working on this pro- gram. She also thanked Councilmen Molina and Handshy for their time. She stressed that, as included in the proposed Ordinance , there will be constant reporting on a regular basis to the City, and as soon as the District can operate without 201 fees , the City will be notified and will cease levying them. Mayor Nelson commented on the question of a conflict of interests on his behalf; he has received legal advice that there is no conflict as far as his participation in the final vote on these impact fees for the District. He invited anyone who may know the conflict of interests laws to state otherwise to please so state their case. MOTION: By Councilman Molina to adopt Ord. 201 as an urgency measure, second- ed by Councilwoman Mackey. Additional public comment came from Emil LaSalle, who inquired whether or not the members of the Council have read the newly-issued proposed School District Budget, studied and analyzed it; if theyhave not, Mr. LaSalle does not see how they can vote on the proposed ordinance .-- at the same time wishing to assure the Council that he does not speak as a dissenter, but as a member of the public , citing the low number of voters who show up at hearings on issues as broad and far-reaching as this one. Dr. Avina feels Mr. LaSalle ' s comments reflect a lack of understanding of school finance and the needs of the District, expressing that the general fund was not designed to cope with the impact on the School District, this has been made clear to the Board and he, again, urges Council to grant ap- proval of this ordinance. Shirley Moore desired clarification that Council was voting tonight to ap- prove fees -- not a fee structure. Mayor Nelson responded that there is a recommended fee structure that was passed by the County, but that it won't be voted upon until July. MOTION CONTINUANCE: Passed 4:1 , with Councilwoman Norris voting NO. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1 . Proposed Resolution 49-85 Dial-A-Ride Fare . Increase (Cont 'd from 6/10/85) (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) Paul Sensibaugh, new Public Works Director , gave Staff Report. No public comment. MOTION: By Councilwoman Mackey to approve Res. No. 49-85 , seconded by Council- man Handshy. Passed unanimously by roll call vote. 5 COiUNCIL MINUTES -- ,6/24/85 PAGE 4 D. NEW BUSINESS 1 . Discussion Regarding Implementation of City Development Impact Ordinance and Proposed Fee Schedule. Mr. Shelton requested Council to put this item off until Wednesday of this week at 7 :30 p.m. in the Rotunda Rm. ; Staff concurs with, as has been expressed by, several members of the audience that the item deserves considerable discussion, analysis and review by both the City Council and general public. In addition, the City' s legal council is_- not here tonight , and there are aspects of the implementation of a development mitigation fee or tax which he. may advise the Council on. The City Attorney has indicated that, for the meeting, the Staff hopes to provide Council with a draft or- dinance for consideration and review. Mayor Nelson added that Staff has prepared an analyses sheet on the costs per various square-footages , along with their recommendations, and this sheet is available to the public in. the :City Manager ' s office. John Cole (8710 Sierra Vista) feels the public is being notified on very' short notice of the special study session Wed. night. , and the Council and Staff should make sure they, make a very pointed effort to notify the public so they have an opportunity to speak on the issue. COUNCIL CONSENSUS agrees with Staff recommendation; item to be .discussed at Special Study Session on Wednesday, June 26 , 1985 , 7 :30 p.m. , Rotunda Room. 2 . Traffic Safety Committee Reorganization Mr. Shelton stated Staff would be willing to discuss this item, referencing the materials provided to Councilmembers by Staff with regard to the cur- rent functioning of the Traffic Safety Committee. Councilwoman Norris gave background information on what inspired her to have citizen-involvement on said Committee. After '.much Council discussion on the subject, Councilwoman Mackey stated she would favor the establishment an ad hoc committee, which would make recommendations to the Staff Traffic Safety Committee, which would make recommendations to Council. Mr. Sensibaugh responded that input from the public (that we might not see) would be positive, and he was requested by Mayor Nelson to work with Councilwoman Norris on how to involve the public on an ad`hoc. com- mittee ;and bring 'back recommendations to Council at the next meeting. Mr.. Wallace, Interim Public Works Director, added that the last several stop signs put in around the City were the direct result of citizens' advising the Public Works Dept. and, subsequently, the Traffic Safety Committee;of the need for signs at certain intersections; it would seem that, informally, the public is involved and formalizing the process would be an appropriate way to go. COUNCIL MINUTES - 6/24/85 PAGE 5 Mr. Sensibaugh' will get together with Councilwoman Norris and bring a report to the next Council Meeting. (No public comment on this item. ) 3. Budget and Personnel Requests - Planning Department A. Proposed Resolution 50-85 - Personnel Recruitment/Salary Plan Amendments B. Proposed Resolution 51-85 - FY84-85 Budget Request to Relocate Planning Department Mr. Engen gave a combined Staff Report on items 3-A & B, At the Mayor' s request, he emphasized what the public can expect from the proposed -changes. No public comment MOTION: By Councilwoman Mackey to approve Res. No. 50-85 , seconded by Councilman Molina. Passed unanimously by roll call vote. MOTION: By Councilman Molina to approve Res. No. 51-85 , seconded by Coun- cilwoman Mackey. Passed unanimously by roll call vote. E. COMMUNITY FORUM Bob Clark referred back to Item #D-1 ; he requested the development tax mitigation meeting be postponed one week (instead of two days) in order to give proper notice to the public. He was advised by the Deputy Clerk that notices had gone out to all local media on Friday, as well as posted appropriately at the Administration Building entrances and bulletin board. Mayor Nelson explained that Council would like, in having the special study session, to discuss the item in detail before it is presented be- fore them in the form of an ordinance, so there is plenty of time for public hearings. Bill Silver said he '<s been yelling for years for people to come to these meetings and be interested, and they don't; he suggested tha-L�-,Council do whatever they can without the help Jerry Larrison inquired, on behalf of several friends not present tonight , if there is some reason why Council hasn't set the fees for special weapons permits; he cited one gentleman who has had ongoing correspondence on the matter for over two years. Mayor Nelson responded that it has only recently (about a month ago) .been brought to the Council' s attention, and they are waiting for a Staff Re- port. Mr. Shelton stated Staff will try to have the subject on the next Council Meeting agenda. A gentleman from the audience expressed a general public concern about Atascadero' s rapid growth, and wonders where we 're going, as our sewer system is almost maxed out, schools are maxed out, fire department is COUNCIL MINUTES - 6/24*5 PAGE 6 maxed out, and he understands there could be a water- problem. He doesn't know how we can get more people out (to express their concerns about the growth) , but he' s sure there are many people concerned about what ' s hap- pening in Atascadero. Jerry Bond stated he doesn't believe the people, as a whole, understand what a "study session" is and that it is not a public hearing; he asked Council to please explain what it is , to which Mayor Nelson responded. Deborah Kankowitz , a Viejo Camino resident, asked it it were true that there are only 1 ,400 sewer hookups presently available vs. 1 ,600 request- ed? Mr. Wallace offered approximate figures/calculations regarding the present sewer capacity. Mr. Engen responded, referencing some figures included in a memorandum prepared around the end of December from which Ms. Kankowitz ' s figures may be derived. He also referred to several large proposed projects which are being monitered for their environmental impact, with the sewer aspect being a major issue of concern. Mrs. Kan- kowitz expressed concern about the rapid growth and hopes the Council is, too. Mayor Nelson responded that there are many studies being conducted which will all have an impact on growth. Councilmembers Handshy, Molina and Mackey also had comments in response to some of Ms. Kankowitz 's. Bob Clark feels the Council has a responsibility to enforce what the vot- ers wanted at election time, many of whom voted for low-density. Mayor Nelson responded that Council has and continues to follow the General Plan; he said there seems to be a misconception that, the Council is chang- ing the community, and it's not true. The Mayor also urged Mr. Clark to stay involved at the Council meetings , as there are some big items coming up which propose substantial changes. Terry Hood, a Cascabel resident, stated she has become aware that the General Plan is not something that stays as originally designed, but does change. She is concerned with some of the changes in the Housing Element, specifically the new lot sizes and how the formula for providing low-cost housing was arrived at (appears to be based on income level 'rather than cost of housing) . She ' s also concerned with the rapid rate of growth that has taken place in the past year, and referred to the Housing Element. in- dicating a growth-rate of 210, units per year, citing the large amount of building permits being issued and that their number represents more than 210 units. She feels the Council can control the rate of growth in a reasonable and orderly fashion, perhaps by the adoption ofa controlled growth ordinance as some other cities have. She feels any architectural review should not, as she understands it, serve only as an advisory com- mittee but should develop standards based on Atascadero 's needs. She feels Council has encouraged growth by going to a smaller lot size, by allowing apartments to go through and by allowing permits to be processed at this time without the fee question having been resolved. Joe N yal, a resident, is upset with the approval of the many requests for zoning changes. He_ accused "the Council of "shoving these General Plan changes right through, one right -after the-other. When art you_:gonna,.stoic it. P5COUNCIL MINUTES 6/24/ PAGE 7 F. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION 1 . City Council - None 2. City Attorney Absent 3. City Clerk Absent 4. City Treasurer - Absent 5. City Manager Mr. Shelton made two commendations: 1 . To Gil Dovalina of the Recreation Dept. ;- He became aware of, applied for and received approval for the City to receive San Luis Obispo County Arts Council grant funds to pay for the summer concerts in the park, which are normally funded through the City's budget. 2. To the Atascadero Police Dept. Dr. Avina sent a memo thanking the P.D. for their cooperation and support throughout the school year, especially the last week of school. Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. to a Special Study Session on Wed. , June 26th at 7: 30 p.m. in the Rotunda Room of the Administration Building. RECORDED BY: RO JONES, City Clerk PREPARED BY: CINDY WIL NS, Deputy City Clerk