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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet 08/09/1994 PUBLIC REVIEW COPY Mean do not remove from counter AGENDA ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 6500 PALMA AVENUE, 4TH FLOOR ROTUNDA ROOM August 9, 1994 7:00 P.M. This agenda is prepared and posted pursuant to the requirements of Government Code Section 54954.2. By listing a topic on this agenda, the City Council has expressed its intent to discuss and act on each item. In addition to any action identified in the brief general description of each item, the action that may be taken shall include: A referral to staff with specific requests for information; continuance; specific direction to staff concerning the policy ormission of the item,discontinuance of consideration;authorization to enter into negotiations and execute agreements pertaining to the item, adoption or approval,• and, disapproval. Copies of the staff reports or other documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the agenda are on file in the office of the City Clerk (Room 208) and in the Information Office (Room 103), available for public inspection during City Hall business hours. The City Clerk will answer any questions regarding the agenda. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by this City,please contact the City Manager's Office ((805) 461-5010) or the City Clerk's Office ((805) 461-5074). Notifica- tion at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service. RULES OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: * Members of the audience may speak on any item on the agenda. * A person may speak for five (5) minutes. * No one may speak for a second time until everyone wishing to speak has had an opportunity to do so. * No one may speak more than twice on any item. * Council Members may question any speaker; the speaker'may respond but, after the allotted time has expired, may not initiate further";discussion. * The floor will then be closed to public participation and':, open for Council discussion. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS is COMMUNITY FORUM: The City Council values and encourages exchange of ideas and comments from you, the citizen. The Community Forum period is provided to receive comments from the public on matters other than scheduled agenda items. To increase the effective- ness of Community Forum, the following rules will be enforced: * A maximum of 30 minutes will be allowed for Community Forum, unless Council authorizes an extension. * All remarks shall be addressed to Council, as a whole, and not to any individual member thereof. * No person shall be permitted to make slanderous, profane or personal remarks against any elected official, commissions and staff. A. CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed under Item B, Consent Calendar, are considered to be routine, and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion on these items. A member of the Council or public may, by request, have any item removed from the Consent Calendar, which shall then be reviewed and acted upon separately after the adoption of the Consent Calendar: 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -July 26, 1994 2. RESOLUTION NO. 77-94 - Designating a stop sign on Atascadero Mall at Atascadero Avenue 3. RESOLUTION NO. 78-94 - Designating a stop sign on La Canada at Del Rio 4. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 11-90, 8065 AMAPOA - Acceptance of Final Parcel Map to subdivide one lot into four (4) airspace condominiums and a common area (Shutt) 5. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 12-90, 8045 AMAPOA - Acceptance of Final Parcel Map to convert an existing four-unit project into airspace condominiums (Shutt) 6. SCHEDULE DATES FOR INTERVIEWING APPLICANTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND TRAFFIC COMMITTEE 7. RESOLUTION NO. 82-94 - Adopting increased stipend for the elected City Clerk 2 B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. SOLID WASTE PLANNING (AB 939) [Staff recommends continuation of items A & B to the 8/23/94 City Council meeting] A. Resolution No. 80-94 - Adopting the Source Reduction & Recycling Element (Cont'd 2/22/94) B. Resolution No. 81-94 - Adopting the Household Hazardous Waste Element (Cont'd 2/22/94) C. Resolution No. 79-94 - Adopting the Nondisposal Facility Element C. REGULAR BUSINESS: 1. GENERAL PLAN STUDY SESSION - To review the Urban Services Line policies and possible initiation of amendments to the Land Use Element D. COMMITTEE REPORTS (The following represent ad hoc or standing commit- tees. Informative status reports will be given, as felt necessary.): 1 . S.L.O. Council of Governments/S.L.O. Regional Transit Authority 2. City/School Committee 3. County Water Advisory Board/Nacimiento Water Purveyors Advisory Group 4. Economic Round Table 5. Finance Committee 6. Highway 41 Realignment Community Advisory Committee E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION: 1. City Council: Appoint a City representative to the A.P.C.D. 2. City Attorney 3. City Clerk 4. City Treasurer 5. City Manager F. ADJOURNMENT: The City Council will adjourn to a Special Joint Meeting with the Paso Robles City Council at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 11, 1994, to discuss: 1) Economic Development in the North County 2) Solid Waste Issues and Planning 3) Proposed Expansion of the Salinas River Dam Said meeting will be held at the Atascadero Lake Park Pavilion, 9315 Pismo Street, Atascadero, and is open to the public. 3 1 Agenda Item: B-1 Meeting Date: 08/09/94 1 ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL JULY 26, 1994 MINUTES The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilper on Carden led the Pledge of Allegiance. i ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Bewley, Borgeson, ! Luna and Mayor Bewley Absent: Councilmember Highland (vacation) Also Present: Muriel "Micki" Korba, City Treasurer nd Lee Price, City Clerk I Staff Present: Andy Takata, City Manager; Henry gingen, Community Development Director; Art Montandon, City Attorney; Brady Cherry, Director of Communilty Services; Brad Whitty, Finance Director; Captain lFred Motlo, Fire Department; Bud McHale, Police Chief and John Neil, Assistant City Engineer i { COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilmembers Luna and Johnson expressed appreciation to theFire Department for response to the Highway 41/Los Altos fire. Councilmember Lura praised residents in the area, as well, for weed abatement. I 3 Mayor Bewley announced that the City would send an expressii n of condolence to Paso Robles City Councilmember Chris Iversen who lost his teenage son in a recent tragedy. He noted that the City would also make a donation to khe Michael Iversen Memorial Fund (F.F.A. - Paso Robles High School). i CC 07/26/94 Page 1 COMMUNITY FORUM: Ray Jansen, 6655 Country Club Drive, encouraged youth participation in the improvement of the Masonic Temple as a recreational center. He urged the City to provide youth with the inspiration, supervision and facilities and remarked that "where there is a will, there is a way". A. COMMITTEE REPORTS (The following represent ad hoc or standing commit- tees. Informative status reports will be given, as felt necessary.): 1. S.L.O. Council of Governments (COG)/Regional Transit Authority (SLORTA) - Councilman Carden reported on the meeting of July 13, 1994 meeting and mentioned that agenda items included a SLORTA performance analysis and funding. He also noted that COG would be discussing appointments to the Air Pollution Control Board and requested that staff place on the next City Council agenda an item relating to City representation on the Board. The matter was set for August 9, 1994. 2. City/School Committee - Councilman Johnson reported that the July meeting had been canceled due to a lack of available school district representatives and noted that the meeting would be rescheduled for the month of August. 3. Traffic Committee - Councilman Luna provided background for recommendations coming before the City Council on August 9, 1994 ; relating to requests for cross walks at San Benito and Traffic Way. In addition, he also mentioned that the Super 8 Motel on Morro Road had requested directional signage on El Camino Real. He suggested that the Council send a letter to Caltrans supporting the request. There was consensus to direct staff to draft a letter of support for the mayor's signa ture. 4. County Water Advisory Board - Councilman Luna announced that the Board would meet on the first Wednesday in September. 5. Economic Round Table - Councilman Johnson reported that the round table had met on July 20th and had received the consultant's status report on economic study. He noted that work had begun on a property availability list to assist in the location of businesses in Atascadero. 6. Highway Hi hwa 41 Realignment Community Advisory Committee - See Item #D-1 . CC 07/26/94 Page 2 B. CONSENT CALENDAR: • 1 . CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - June 28 1994 2. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - July 8, 1994 (Special Meeting) 3. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - July 12, 1994 4. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT - June, 1994 5. RESOLUTION NO. 43-94 - Placing the annual payment for Assessment District #7 (Santa Rosa Rd.) on the Property Taxes for Fiscal Year, 1994-95 6. RESOLUTION NO. 73-94 - Designating a street name (Cole Court) to serve a five-lot subdivision located at 8625 Portola Road (Tract 2153) 7. RESOLUTION NO. 75-94 - Adopting the Fiscal Year 1994-95 annual spending limit 8. AUTHORIZE CITY CLERK TO EXTEND RECRUITMENTS FOR PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Verbal) • MOTION: By Councilman Luna, seconded by Councilman Carden to approve the Consent Calendar; motion carried 4:0 by roll call vote. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. RESOLUTION NO. 72-94 - Confirming the cost of weed abatement Captain Motlo provided a brief staff report and answered questions. There was no public testimony. MOTION: By Councilman Luna, seconded by Councilman Johnson to adopt Resolution No. 72-94 confirming the costs of weed abatement; motion passed 4:0 by roll call vote. 2. NORTH COUNTY WOMEN'S SHELTER: Annual grantee performance report for Community Development Block Grant Henry Engen presented the staff report and noted that there was no formal action required of the Council. CC 07/26/94 • Page 3 Don Dana, People's Self-Help Housing, provided a status report on the grant application and funding. He reported that the escrow would close soon and work will begin soon on the shelter. Eileen Allan, Director of North County Women's Shelter, expressed appreciation to the City Council for their support of the grant application. In addition, she highlighted programs and services. ---End of Public Testimony--- The City Council received the report. There was no formal action. D. REGULAR BUSINESS: 1. MAGDALENA AND MAGNOLIA AVENUES: Consideration of neighborhood sur- vey and recommendation on ending streets in cul-de-sac as part of Hwy. 41 realignment Henry Engen provided the staff report and results of a neighborhood survey. The City Council received the report. Staff was directed to forward a request to Caltrans to modify the project to end Magdalena and Magnolia in cul-de-sacs. E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION: 1. City Council Councilman Carden requested that staff schedule a study session regarding Urban Services Line expansions in the north and south ends of the City. The matter was set for August 9, 1994. Councilman Carden requested a status report on the State budget and its' predicted impact on cities. Andy Takata reported. Councilman Johnson reported that he had received calls from citizens expressing opposition to the "Beer Fest" scheduled for September 17, 1994 at the Atascadero Lake Park. He asked the Police Chief to summarize the history of alcohol abuse and related crimes in City parks. Chief McHale noted that alcohol-related crimes in 1992 and 93 had dropped. He explained that the had contacted Paso Robles Police Chief John Nelson who reported that eh City of Paso's Wine Festival has approximately 10,000 participants each year and has not had any significant difficulties. Chief McHale noted that police personnel would be meeting with the sponsors (Elks) to ensure that controls are in place and that there will be adequate security. CC 07/26/94 Page 4 Councilman Johnson suggested that if there are problems associ=ated with the Beer Fest, that they be addressed at the Council level. 2. City Clerk The City Clerk mentioned that she would be bringing back suggested dates for Planning Commission and Traffic Committee interviews at the next meeting. 3. City Manager Andy Takata provided a status report on signage modifications in the Las Encinas Assessment District. In addition, he explained that the budget session previously scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on August 9th would be postponed until August 23, 1994 and highlighted agenda items scheduled for the next regular meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT: Whitey Thorpe, 8025 Santa Ynez, shared concern relating to bicyclists who fail to observe stop signs and who ride bikes without reflectors. He urged the City Council to protect cyclists and drivers alike by providing bicycle safety education to the youth. F. CLOSED SESSION: At 7:45 p.m., the City Council adjourned to a Closed Session for the following purpose: 1) Conference with Legal Counsel - Consideration as to whether the City should initiate litigation At 7:55 p.m., the City Attorney reported that the City Council had discussed a matter of potential litigation. There was no action. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED. THE CITY COUNCIL WILL MEET ON TUESDAY, ON AUGUST 9, 1994 AT 7:00 P.M. MINUTES RECORD AND PREPARED BY: LEE PRICE, City Clerk CC 07/26/94 Page 5 • I j I REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL Meeti;g Date: 8-9-94 CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda Item: A-2 Through: Andrew J. Takata, City Manager Via: Henry Engen, Director of Community D(velopment � From: Valerie Humphrey, Engineering Division j SUBJECT i Establishment of Stop intersection. I RECOMMENDATION 1 The Traffic Committee recommends that Council a opt Resolution No. 77-94 creating a stop intersection on Atascader Mall near the entrance to Atascadero High School. DISCUSSION I This area has long been a concern due to the high traffic volume on Atascadero Avenue and the high vehicle and pedestrian traffic generated by the high school and North C unty Christian School. After lengthy discussion the Committee agreed that requiring traffic to stop at this location on Atascadero Mall would allow for safer pedestrian movement in addition to requiring vehicles to stop at all legs of this intersection. I OPTIONS i 1) Approve Resolution No. 77-94 2) Deny Resolution No. 77-94 3) Return to Traffic Committee for further consideration. FISCAL IMPACT t The cost of this installation is estimated to b� approximately $150. 00 to be paid out of current fiscal year budg�ted funds. E !I001)(A RESOLUTION NO. 77-94 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO DESIGNATING A STOP INTERSECTION ON ATASCADERO MALL WHEREAS, Section 4-2 .801 et seq. of the Atascadero Municipal Code allows the City Traffic Engineer to determine the location of STOP intersections, and to place and maintain appropriate signs or markings indicating the same; and WHEREAS, the Atascadero Traffic committee has recommended that Establishing a STOP intersection on Atascadero Mall will improve a hazardous traffic situation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Atascadero directs the City Traffic Engineer to place and maintain appropriate signs or markings indicating a STOP intersection at the location listed above and further described on attached Exhibit A. On motion by Councilmember , and seconded by Councilmember , the foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ADOPTED: ATTEST: LEE PRICE, City Clerk R. DAVID BEWLEY, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: ARTHER R. MONTANDON City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: HENRY ENGEN Director of Community Development wilF��I EXHIBIT A Resolution No. 77-94 G ' NCCS PROPOSED STOP SIGN � i HIGH SCHOOL � C) S� f i REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL Meeti g Date: 8-9-94 CITY OF ATASCADERO Agend Item: A-3 I Through: Andrew J. Takata, City Manager i Via: Henry Engen, Director of Community D(!velopment From: Valerie Humphrey, Engineering Division SUBJECT i Establishment of Stop intersection. RECOMMENDATION The Traffic Committee recommends that Council a opt Resolution No. 78-94 creating a stop intersection on La Canad Avenue at the intersection with Del Rio. DISCUSSION i The installation of this stop intersection was recommended by the traffic engineer in conjunction with the repavIing of the Las Encinas area. La Canada Avenue is a short cul-de-s4c which enters Del Rio on a curve creating a sight hazard. OPTIONS i 1 1) Approve Resolution No. 78-94 2) Deny Resolution No. 78-94 3) Return to Traffic Committee for further consideration. FISCAL IMPACT This installation is funded through the Assessment District at no cost to the City. i I i E I, RESOLUTION NO. 78-94 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO DESIGNATING A STOP INTERSECTION ON LA CANADA AVENUE AT DEL RIO AVENUE WHEREAS, Section 4-2 .801 et seq. of the Atascadero Municipal Code allows the City Traffic Engineer to determine the location of STOP intersections, and to place and maintain appropriate signs or markings indicating the same; and WHEREAS, the Atascadero Traffic committee has recommended that establishing a STOP intersection on La Canada Avenue at Del Rio Avenue will improve the traffic safety of that intersection. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Atascadero directs the City Traffic Engineer to place and maintain appropriate signs or markings indicating STOP intersections at the locations listed above and further described on attached Exhibit A. On motion by Councilmember , and seconded by Councilmember 1 the foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ADOPTED: ATTEST: LEE PRICE, City Clerk R. DAVID BEWLEY, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: ARTHER R. MONTANDON City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: HENRY ENGEN Director of Community Development Exhibit A Resolution No. 78-94 A O a o A �I CANADA LA PROPOSE STOP SIGN i REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda Iiem: A-4 Through: Andrew J. Takata Meeting ate: 08/09/94 City Manager File Number: TPM 11-90 From: Henry Engen V& Community Development Director i SUBJECT• Acceptance of Final Parcel Map 11-90 to subdivide one lot into four (4) airspace condominiums and a common area. The project is located at 8065 Amapoa. (Noel Shutt) RECOMMENDATION• Acceptance of Final Parcel Map #11-90 . I a BACKGROUND: I I On October 9 , 1990, the City Council conducted a public hearing on the above-referenced map. Council concurred with the Planning Commission' s recommendation to approve TPM #11-90 3ubject, to the Findings and the Revised Conditions of Approval . h1l conditions have been completed by the applicant. ! HE:ph Attachment: Location Map cc: Noel Shutt i a I r I 44 • t • • , f IS ..s �`i �� � ♦ pis\!�I► ;t, •13,, �. Min kvWp- , � .. j fir' �'';�j.�"" O ♦ � . _ .: IWd ��► ' :;;+ilk-w .'• �` +u, �♦. • mss! I REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda Item: A-5 i Through: Andrew J. Takata Meeting ate: 08/09/94 City Manager File Number: TPM 12-90 From: Henry Engen 4)tC Community Development Director SUBJECT: Acceptance of Final Parcel Map 12-90 to convert an existing four- unit project into airspace condominiums . The project is located at 8045 Amapoa Avenue. (Noel Shutt) i RECOMMENDATION• Acceptance of Final Parcel Map #12-90 . BACKGROUND: On October 9 , 1990, the City Council conducted a pu lic hearing on the above-referenced map. Council concurred with the Planning Commission ' s recommendation to approve TPM #12-90 1subject to the Findings and the Conditions of Approval . All condiiions have been completed by the applicant. I HE:ph Attachment : Location Map I cc: Noel Shutt I 1 I 0 3 I � III i��t ICJ/1`,t w e •. Mm011, �'�� :: ��'��i�i�Y�a �'��� ������ , •�. �I�i wk � �, .�♦ � ♦ MAP �r►'��s, �!�►�1�i� a •�� � . �� Ij �� :.-A ,►jam i I i REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL Meeting Date: 8/09/94 CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda Item : A-6 I Through: Andy Takata, City Manager From: Lee Price, City Clerk l �J SUBJECT: Set dates for interviewing applicants for the Planning Cgmmission and the Traffic Committee. RECOMMENDATION: 1 . Schedule the Planning Commission interviews for Tu 3sday, August 30, 1994; beginning at 4:30 p.m. (Club Room) 2. Schedule the Traffic Committee interviews for TuesdOy, September 13, 1994 at 6:00 p.m. (Prior to commencement of the r4gular meeting) DISCUSSION: I Terms on the Planning Commission will expire September 1, 1994. The Commission's first meeting for the month of September is on the 6th, and although the time frame is short, staff believes that there would be adequate. time to orientate the new commission members. The terms of the Traffic Committee members-at-large hav already expired. Marj Mackey and Cindy Campbell have agreed to serve until they are replaced. There are five applicants to consider. Rather than set another special meeting date, staff is suggesting that the candidates be interviewed at the 6:00 hour just prior to the regular meeting on September 13th. The Traffic Committee meets on the third Wednesday of the month and it is anticipated that the new committee members can get on board in time for that meeting. 1 i i REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL Agenda Ite A-7 CITY OF ATASCADERO Through: Andy Takata, City Meeting Manager e: 8 9 g g Da� 94/ / From: Brad Whitty, Finance Direct 3 SUBJECT: Adopting New Stipend for the Elected City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 82- 94 increasing the City Clerk' s salary from $100.00 to $200.00 per month. BACKGROUND: Periodically the City Clerk' s stipend has beerI adjusted by City Council pursuant to Atascadero Municipal Code„ Section 2- 6.04. Historically, these adjustments have occurrejd as follows: Resolution No. 5-82 $20. 00/Monthly February 9, 1982 Resolution No. 103-86 $50. 00/Monthly September 8, 1986 Resolution No. 75-89 $100. 00/Monthly October 10, 1989 FISCAL IMPACT 3 The proposed adjustment is projected to cost an additional $1,230 during the current fiscal year. 1 s i i I r i i' f I id t RESOLUTION NO. 82-94 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO APPROVING AN INCREASE IN THE CITY CLERK'S STIPEND BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Atascadero that effective July 1, 1994, the monthly salary of the City Clerk shall increase from $100. 00 to $200. 00. On motion by Councilperson seconded by Councilperson , the foregoing resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ADOPTED: CITY OF ATASCADERO By: R. DAVID BEWLEY, MAYOR ATTEST: LEE PRICE, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ARTHER MONTANDON City Attorney I REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL Agenda Item: A-7 CITY OF ATASCADERO Through: Andy Takata, City Manager Meeting Date: 8-/9/94 /94 From: Brad Whitty, Finance Direct SUBJECT: Adopting New Stipend for the Elected City Clerk. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 82- 94 increasing the City Clerk' s salary from $100.00 to $200.00 per month. BACKGROUND: Periodically the City Clerk's stipend has bee adjusted by City Council pursuant to Atascadero Municipal Code„ Section 2- 6. 04. Historically, these adjustments have occurred as follows: i Resolution No. 5-82 $20. 00/Monthly Februlry 9, 1982 Resolution No. 103-86 $50. 00/Monthly Septenber 8, 1986 Resolution No. 75-89 $100.00/Monthly October 10, 1989 FISCAL IMPACT The proposed adjustment is projected to cost an additional $1,230 during the current fiscal year. i I i f i i I RESOLUTION NO. 82-94 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO APPROVING AN INCREASE IN THE CITY CLERK'S STIPEND BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Atascadero that effective July 1, 1994, the monthly salary of the City Clerk shall increase from $100. 00 to $200. 00. On motion by Councilperson seconded by Councilperson , the foregoing resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ADOPTED: CITY OF ATASCADERO By: R. DAVID BEWLEY, MAYOR ATTEST: LEE PRICE, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ARTHER MONTANDON City Attorney I REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL Meting Date: 8/9/94 CITY OF ATASCADERO genda Item: B-1(A) Through: Andy Takata, City Manager Via: Henry Engen, Community Development Director From: Kelly Heffernon, Administrative Analyst I I SUBJECT: Second Public Hearing on the Source Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE) with Appendices (Volumes 1 & 2 of the Cotintywide Integrated Waste Management Plan) i f 1 RECOMMENDATION: That Council review the program plans outlined in the Source Reduction and Recycling Element and continue the Public Hearing to the 8/23/94 Council meeting for final adoption BACKGROUND: Council first reviewed the SRRE on 12/8/92 which was conducteas an introductory workshop. The second review of the document, and first of Iwo required Public Hearings, was held on 3/9/93 in which Council gave tentative a�proval. The second Public Hearing is intended for when the City is prepay d to formally adopt the SRRE, which can only occur after the EIR for both the SIRE and Household Hazardous Waste Element (HHWE) has been certified by the Lead gency and adopted by participating jurisdictions. SLOCOG, as Lead Agency in this p ocess, certified the Program EIR on April 6, 1994. A copy of the SRRE document has been placed on Council's reading desk for review. Please see Attachment A, Memorandum to Councilmembers dated 10/22/92, for further background information. DISCUSSION: According to CEQA, all cities and the County are considered "Responsible Agencies" and must certify that the Lead Agency reviewed and considered the information contained in the EIR. Because of legal issues concerning the EIR and timing of the upcoming joint meeting between Paso Robles and Atascadero, the City Attorney has requested that the final Public Hearing on the SRRE, HHWE and Program EIR be 3 S i tl continued to the 8/23/94 Council meeting. City and SLOCOG staff will be available at both meetings to answer questions. Since Council's last review of the document, two modifications have been made to the SRRE. First, the tables have been updated to reflect more realistic program implementation dates. Second, the City's share of regional costs have been calculated based on Atascadero's estimated percent of countywide tonnage disposed rather than on population. A comparison between these two methods shows an approximate 20% increase in regional costs, although local costs remain unchanged (please refer to the Funding Component for details). Council should note that Atascadero has already implemented several of the proposed programs outlined in the document. To date, the City has implemented a Residential Curbside Recycling Program of commingled recyclables and yard debris and a Commercial Recycling Program of commingled recyclables, cardboard, office paper and phone books. The Recycling Committee has also been active with various aspects of public education/information and backyard composting. In addition, Wil- Mar Disposal recently initiated a pilot program to sort recyclables at their yard which, if successful, will significantly save in hauling and sorting costs. Council should further note that approval of the SRRE does not commit the City to implement every program and construct every facility indicated in the document, nor to signing the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) to form a Countywide Integrated Solid Waste Management Authority. The City has the option to participate in a North County JPA, or to handle the AB 939 process on its own. SLOCOG will submit copies of adopted SRRE documents to the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) by the August 31st deadline. FISCAL IMPACT: As proposed, all program and facility costs will be funded through tipping fees. Note that these estimated costs are based on the City's participation in a Countywide Solid Waste Management Authority. Depending on the specific program and Atascadero's direction in regional solid waste management, the City's share in these costs will likely vary. Please see Attachment B for a summary of estimated costs as described in the updated SRRE document. Encl: Resolution No. 80 - 94 Attachment A: Memorandum to City Council dated 10/22/92 Attachment B: Cost Summary of programs and Facilities Proposed in the SRRE RESOLUTION NO. 80 - 94 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO ADOPTING THE SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT WHEREAS, the Atascadero City Council is committed to providing City residents and businesses with methods for reducing, reusing, recycling and composting discarded materials; and WHEREAS, the Atascadero City Council is dedicated to providing pro9 rams that are safe, efficient, cost effective and environmentally sound; and WHEREAS, the Atascadero City Council recognizes that proper collection and processing of community generated resources provides opportunities for long term local economic benefit; and WHEREAS, it is a priority for the Atascadero City Council to develop programs and facilities that strengthen local economic opportunities for City residents; and WHEREAS, the Atascadero City Council intends to work with neighboring communities to provide cost effective and productive regional programs and facilities; and WHEREAS, the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 mandates adoption and implementation of a Source Reduction and Recycling Element and the reduction of landfilled waste by 25% by 1995 and 50% by 2000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Atascadero does hereby adopt the June 1994 Source Reduction and Recycling Element as produced by the Solid Waste Task Force and approved by the San Luis Obispo council of Governments, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", and incorporated herein. Resolution No. 80-94 Page 2 On motion by Councilmember seconded by Councilmember the foregoing resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: DATE ADOPTED: ATTEST: CITY OF ATASCADERO By: LEE PRICE, City Clerk R. DAVID BEWLEY, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: ARTHER R. MONTANDON, City Attorney ATTACHMENT A MEMORANDUM To: City Councilmembers Ray Windsor, City Manager Via: Greg Luke, Public Works Director From: Kelly Heffernon, Administrative Analyst Subject: Update of AB 939 Process Date: October 22, 1992 The objective of this update is to review the status of the Source Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE) and the potential major impacts that the local and regional programs may have on the City. This review is prepared as a prelude to the upcoming workshop and Public Hearing process for adoption of the SRRE by Council. SRRE WORKSHOP The 9 City's contract agreement with the consultant (BVA) includes two public review workshops. It is anticipated that the first workshop will be an introduction to the SRRE. Council will be encouraged at this time to address issues that will require further evaluation at the subsequent workshop. Since detailed technical questions will likely be premature at this first meeting, it is recommended that County staff make the introductory presentation. This would save the City a costly visit from the consultant for a future workshop when their services would be better warranted. To date, two cities have had their first workshop: Arroyo Grande's(September 22) and Paso Robles (October 6). Both were scheduled during regular City Council meetings, allowing little time to adequately review the document. Staff recommends a separate public hearing be held to evaluate the SRRE. Given the scope and projected costs for the various programs outlined in the document, the adoption process is anticipated to be controversial and time consuming. Although it may be prudent to wait and see how other jurisdictions respond to their SRRE's, it should be kept in mind that the 1995 deadline is not far away. There will be an abundance of information presented at the workshops. The following is provided as an introduction to what will be discussed at these meetings. BACKGROUND As you may recall, the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (AB 939) mandates each jurisdiction to develop the following plans: * Solid Waste Generation Study (SWGS) * Source Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE) * Household Hazardous Waste Element (HHWE) Counties are additionally responsible for preparing a Countywide Siting Element (CSE) and a County Integrated Waste Management Plan (CIWMP). Recent state legislation (AB 3001 ) added to the responsibility of both cities and counties to include a Nonsdisposal Facility Element (NDFE). This element is to include all solid waste facilities and solid waste facility expansions, except disposal and transformation facilities, which will recover for reuse or recycling at least 5% of the total volume of material received by the facility. The NDFE is to be appended to the jurisdiction's SRRE when it is included with the CIWMP. Development and implementation of these plans is the responsibility of each individual jurisdiction under AB 939. The cities and the unincorporated county areas have formed a regional Solid Waste Task Force (SWTF) under the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG). The original intent of establishing a regional planning approach was to maximize efficiencies of facility and program planning, development and operation. The draft SWGS and SRRE for the City have been completed by a solid waste consultant, reviewed by the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) and returned with minor comments. The HHWE is currently being prepared by SLOCOG staff the Solid Waste Technical Advisory Committee. It is anticipated that a draft of this document will be brought before the SWTF for review and comment shortly after the first of the year. Environmental analysis for both the SRRE and HHWE will be included in one Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The Source Reduction and Recycling Element has the following eight components: 1 . Source Reduction 2. Recycling 3. Composting 4. Special Wastes 5. Education and Public Information 6. Disposal Facility Capacity 7. Funding 8. Integration 0 000019 OVERVIEW OF PROGRAMS As an organizational format, each component is divided into 5 ro major ram areas: 1 program Objectives, Existing Conditions, Evaluation and Selection of Program Alternatives, Program Implementation and Monitoring and Evaluation. The SWTF has determined that regional implementation of some programs and facilities will be cost effective and eliminate the duplication of efforts of individual jurisdictions within the county. The SWTF is in the process of developing a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) which will create a regional Authority. As you may recall, the concept of the JPA was endorsed by the Council last February. The tasks of the Authority have been outlined to: * Coordinate development and implementation of regional pirograms * Manage public interest in the development and operations of major composting and materials processing facilities The City is to work with the regional Authority to develop reglional programs and facilities that will effectively integrate with the City's existing programs. City staff will also manage the local implementation of regionally developed programs. For example, the City may work with the regional Authority to develop printed source reduction materials and then coordinate the use of the materialsin the City. Although future legislation may allow regions to calculate diversion levels on a regional • basis, the ultimate vulnerability to the $10,000 a day fine for noncompliance is with the individual jurisdiction. This is an extremely important point. Council could be faced with a decision to give JPA extensive authority to implement the Integrated Waste Management Plan yet the City will still ultimately Abe responsible for implementing all of the AB 939 provisions. Regional Programs and Facilities will include: * Source Reduction * Recycling facility for materials processing * Composting facility * Special waste collection and processing site * Education and public information To meet the 1995 requirements, the City will focus on continued expansion of existing programs to reach the state mandated goal of 25% waste reduction. The City's existing successful collection programs include the following: * Volume-based rate structure * Residential curbside of green waste * Residential curbside of commingled recyclables * Pilot collection of recyclables and cardboard from commercial businesses and multi-unit complexes Existing local programs are funded by the garbage collection rates charged to residents and businesses. Planned regional programs will be funded by increases in tipping fees at the landfill and at recycling and composting facilities. The tipping fee is the cost per ton the hauler must pay to the landfill to dump waste and is ultimately reflected in the rates paid by residents and businesses. REVIEW OF AB 939 PROGRAMS DESCRIBED IN THE SRRE Source Reduction Source reduction means decreasing waste by consuming less. It is mandated by the state as the highest priority program. Source reduction programs will be most efficiently and economically developed on a regional basis. Our SRRE indicates that City staff will participate in the development of programs and that implementation will be both regional and local. Planned programs include providing technical assistance, education and promotion of: * Backyard "master composting" program * Business and local government waste evaluations\source reduction * Countywide waste exchange * Countywide joint purchase pools * Environmental shopping campaign * Public source reduction education program * Regional bans on specific products and packaging * Review of planning, zoning and building codes for potential development of incentives to encourage rehabilitation of existing structures * Monitoring of state and federal grant programs Recycling As stated above, planned regional recycling programs and facilities will be based on the City's existing recycling programs. The policies in which City recycling programs are based include: * Maintain source reduction as a primary objective * Continue source separation programs which provide an uncontaminated, more valuable product * Encourage the purchase of recycled products * Encourage the establishment of businesses which manufacture goods made from recyclables Our recycling component consists of plans to continually expand our existing collection programs which are listed above, and to evaluate the feasibility of participating in a regional materials processing facility. This facility would serve the area north of the Cuesta Grade and would process source separated recyclables and is debris from the residential, commercial, industrial and institutional sectors. Only the residue would be landfilled. The costs estimated by the consultant for this facility are high end projections and are shown in the attached summary of costs. The projected date of completion for this facility is 1996. Composting The City's composting program will expand upon our existing residential green waste collection program. Collected yard debris will eventually be composted at a regionally sited composting facility. Reaching our 25% diversion level will largely depend upon when this facility and collection system are implemented. Once this program is established, the City will work with other jurisdictions to determine the feasibility of expanding the compost program to include food debris, agricultural materials, unrecycled paper and municipal sewage sludge. The estimated costs of this facility and program are shown in the attached summary of costs. Special Wastes Special wastes are those that require special handling due to their physical characteristics or potential hazard to human health or to the environment. The special waste programs targeted in the SRRE include the following: * Expansion of white goods (large appliances) collection at the landfill * Construction and demolition debris (asphalt, concrete and sheetrock) collection and processing * Expansion of existing tire diversion programs Education Education and public information programs are planned to be developed on a regional level. City staff will work with the regional Authority to develop appropriate education and public information materials for source reduction, recycling, composting, and special waste programs. Materials developed and produced on the regional level will be available for Atascadero's use in promoting both regional and;. local programs. SUMMARY OF SRRE PROGRAM COSTS FOR ATASCADERO The costs outlined below are estimates based on various program assumptions. The actual costs may vary depending on final program design. Costs for regional programs i o are distributed among the North County jurisdictions according to population.ulation. Please 0 refer to r Volume 2 of the SRRE document for a finer breakdown akdown of costs. The projected regional costs for these programs include local staff time. The City is currently supplying a limited amount of staff time for recycling programs and education. As proposed, demand for staff time will increase with the planning and implementation of programs. Note that some of the programs have already been enacted and costs incorporated into the existing rate structure for garbage collection. Various pilot programs, such as commercial recycling, are also currently in place. 1. SOURCE REDUCTION Anticipated Capital Costs Operating Costs Date of (the City's & Debt Service Implementation proportionate share) (Cost per year) All Programs: 1992-1995 $4,999 $15,318 *Local Government Programs *Technical Assistance, Education, and Promotion *Regulatory Programs *Economic Incentives *Rate Structure Modification II. RECYCLING A. Single-Family December 1991 $285,458 $182,202 Curbside (all costs of curbside are included in existing rates) Assumes Santa Margarita and Templeton will be incorporated into the Atascadero program and share the costs. B. Multi-Unit 1992 $30,336 $4,930 Recycling There is currently a pilot program in place serving a limited # of complexes. Anticipated Capital Costs Operating Costs Date of (the City's & Debt Service Implementation proportionate share) (Cost per year) C. Commercial 1992 $116,470 $52,549 Recycling There is currently a pilot program in place. * Processing n\a $200,972 Assumes Facility processing costs This facility will be used to service will be offset by curbside, multi-unit recycling and bar & revenues restaurant glass recycling. D. Office Paper 1992 $3,681 $3,557 Recycling E. Material 1996 $865,832 $196,900 Processing Facility Used to process source separated recyclables and debris from residential, commercial and industrial waste streams. Will require interagency coordination. Total Recycling: $1,502,749 $440,138 (Less curbside): ($1,217,291) ($257,936) III. COMPOSTING A. Yard Debris 1993 $1,078,830 $238,414 (collection and facility costs) Collection and processing of yard debris, wood debris, manure and misc. organics. C. Source-Separated 1995 $1,328,279 $527,115 Organics Composting This is an expansion of the collection system of the yard debris composting program. Food debris, mixed paper and contaminated paper are added to the program. . Total Composting: $2,407,109 $765,529 I Anticipated Capital Costs Operating Costs Date of (the City's & Debt Service Implementation proportionate share) (Cost per year) IV. SPECIAL WASTES All Programs: 1992-1994 n\a $8,834 *White goods recycling, repair and reuse *Asphalt, concrete, and sheetrock recycling *Tire management program (retreading, reuse, crumb rubber, shredding tire-derived fuel) V. EDUCATION AND PUBLIC INFORMATION All Programs: 1992-1993 $20,208 $17,080 *Includes public education activities associated with each component. ��01i4p ."� ATTACHMENT B COST SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES PROPOSED IN THE SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING ELEMENT Source Reduction: Total Regional Capital Costs = $47,200 Atascadero's Share of regional costs = $6, 145 Recycling - Material Processing Facility in North County: Total Regional Capital Costs = $2,364,000 Atascadero's Share of Regional Costs = $ 1,029,286 Composting - Yard Debris Facility in North County: Total Regional Capital Costs = $51,600 Atascadero's Share of Regional Costs = $22,467 Composting - Source Separated Organics Facility in North County: Regional Total = $2,195,600 Atascadero's Share of Regional Costs = $955,964 Education and Public Information: Total Regional Capital Costs = $190,800 Atascadero's Share of Regional costs = $24,842 Note: Atascadero's share of regional costs are calculated based on an estimate of the City's percent of countywide tonnage disposed and would be paid out of tipping fees. I REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL Meeting Date: 8/09/94 CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda item: B-1(B) Through: Andy Takata, City Manager Via: Henry Engen, Community Development Director From: Kelly Heffernon, Administrative Analyst I i SUBJECT: Second Public Hearing on the Household Hazardous Waste Element (Volume 4 of the Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan) RECOMMENDATION: That Council review the program plans outlined in the Household Hazardous Waste Elementl and continue the Public Hearing to the 8/23/94 Council meeting for final adoption i BACKGROUND: I On February 22, 1994 Council held the first of two required Pu lic Hearings on the Household Hazardous Waste Element (HHWE) in which tentative pproval was given. Before Council can adopt either the HHWE or the Source Redu tion and Recycling Element (SRRE) CEQA requirements must be satisfied. A Pro�ram EIR has been prepared to evaluate the environmental impacts of implementing he SRRE's and the HHWE. SLOCOG is the Lead Agency for this project with participating jurisdictions serving as "Responsible Agencies" as defined under CEQA. SLOC G certified the EIR on April 6, 1994. As a Responsible Agency, the City is required to endorse the prow sions of the EIR for programs or projects planned for implementation within the City limits. Due to legal issues concerning the EIR and timing of the upcoming joint meetinc between the cities of Paso Robles and Atascadero, the City Attorney has requested hat the final Public Hearing on the SRRE, HHWE and Program EIR be continued to t e 8/23/94 Council meeting. All final documents must be submitted to the Californip Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB) no later than August 31 , 1994. j I A Copy of the HHWE has been placed on Council's reading desk'for review. DISCUSSION: The state mandates each City and County to adopt a Household Hazardous Waste Element along with their respective Source Reduction and Recycling Element. The purpose of the HHWE is to outline programs to safely reduce, collect, recycle and dispose of household hazardous waste. SLOCOG staff, with assistance from the Solid Waste Technical Advisory Committee (SWTAC) and Solid Waste Task Force (SWTF), prepared the HHWE for the seven cities and County. The approach was to establish countywide programs for consistency and cost effectiveness. The CIW MB reviewed the document and submitted their comments in August 1993. All comments, including those from the state, SWTAC, SWTF and County Board of Supervisors, have been incorporated into the document before you. Since Council's last review of the HHWE, the only changes made include added language concerning shared liability indemnification of permanent collection facilities and minor modifications to Section 6, "Selection and Implementation of Programs". The program alternatives considered in the document fall into four main categories: 1. Collection Programs such as curbside collection programs and one-day events using mobile and/or permanent facilities. 2. Load Checking Programs on a periodic basis at the landfills. 3. Recycling and Reuse Programs encouraging private sector participation. 4. Education and Public Information Programs to increase awareness throughout the County. The proposed programs are designed to be implemented on a regional basis under the Countywide Integrated Waste Management Authority in an effort to avoid duplication of programs and facilities. It is currently undetermined which direction Atascadero or the North County will take in managing solid and household hazardous waste. However, the document does provide a munu of program choices. Council should note that from a local standpoint, the City has been successful in recycling various categories of household hazardous waste through its Special Recycling Events. City and SLOCOG staff will be available at both Council meetings to answer questions. RESOLUTION NO. 81 - 94 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO ADOPTING THE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE ELEMENT WHEREAS, the Atascadero City Council is committed to providing city residents with methods for reducing the volumes of household hazardous wastes, and for the safe collection, recycling and disposal of household hazardous wastes; and WHEREAS, the Atascadero City Council is further committed to providing the public with education and information about alternatives to hazardous products and about reusing, recycling and safe disposal of household hazardous wastes; and WHEREAS, Y the Atascadero Cit Council intends to work with otherjurisdictions to provide cost effective and productive regional programs for the safe collection, recycling and disposal of household hazardous wastes; and Y 9 WHEREAS, the Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 mandates adoption and implementation of a Household Hazardous Waste Element. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Atascadero does hereby adopt the June 1994 Household Hazardous Waste Element as produced by the Solid Waste Task Force and approved by the San Luis Obispo council of Governments, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", and incorporated herein. On motion by Councilmember seconded by Councilmember the foregoing resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: DATE ADOPTED: Resolution No. 81-94 Page 2 ATTEST: CITY OF ATASCADERO By: LEE PRICE, City Clerk R. DAVID BE'WLEY, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: ARTHER R. MONTANDON, City Attorney €3()00,31., REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL Meeting Date: 8/09/94 CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda Item: B-1(C) Through: Andy Takata, City Manager Via: Henry Engen, Community Development Director 1 E From: Kelly Heffernon, Administrative Analyst SUBJECT: Public hearing for adoption of a Nondisposal Facil ty Element for the Cities and County of San Luis Obispo 3 j$ i RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve Resolution No. 7P - 94 adopting the Nondisposal Facility Element BACKGROUND: In 1992, the California legislature enacted AB 3001 amending the California Integrated Waste Management Act (AB 939) to require all cities and counties to prepare and adopt a Nondisposal Facility Element (NDFE). The purpose of the NDFE is to 1) identify all new - and expansions of existing riondisposal facilities and 2) provide a planning link between individual facilities and each jurisdiction's S urce Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE). A copy of the document has been placed on Council's reading desk. The bill defines a nondisposal facility as any solid waste facility required to obtain a solid waste facility permit, except a disposal facility or a transformation facility. A nondisposal facility must also recover for reuse or recycling at least 5% of the total volume of material received by the facility. There are currently no nondisposal facilities within San Luis Obispo County. I i DISCUSSION: i SLOCOG staff prepared the attached NDFE which each jurisdictioll within the County must consider for adoption. SLOCOG staff will submit the document to the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB), along with the Source Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE) and Household Hazardous Waste Element (HHWE), by the August 31 , 1994 deadline for review and final approval. The NDFE requires only one public hearing, and is not subject to environmental review under CEQA (although construction of an actual project would certainly be subject to CEQA). �l(9i?r?.a•? Chapter 1 of the NDFE identifies facilities that do not require a solid waste permit, while Chapter 2 identifies nondisposal facilities that may be developed to achieve the mandated diversion goals. There are no specific plans for nondisposal facilities at this time, so any identification of a potential facility is very general in nature. The NDFE will be incorporated into each jurisdiction's Source Reduction and Recycling Element at the five year revision. Amendments to the NDFE are required only when a jurisdiction is planning to construct a nondisposal facility to help meet AS 939 goals. Once the NDFE is submitted to the state, the CIWMB must make its approval determination within 180 days. FISCAL IMPACT: There are no fiscal impacts associated with adopting the NDFE. Encl: Resolution No. 79-94. RESOLUTION NO. 79 - 94 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO ADOPTING THE NONDISPOSAL FACILITY ELEMENT WHEREAS, the State of California mandates all cities and counties to prepare a Nondisposal Facility Element; and WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero is committed to developing plans, programs and documents in compliance with State law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Atascadero does hereby adopt the June 1994 Nondisposal Facility Element as produced by the Solid Waste Task Force and approved by the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein. On motion by Councilmember , seconded by Councilmember the foregoing resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: DATE ADOPTED: ATTEST: CITY OF ATASCADERO By: LEE PRICE, City Clerk R. DAVID BEWLEY, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: ARTHER R. MONTANDON, City Attorney i REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL j CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda- tem: G-1 Through: Andrew J. Takata Meeting ate: 08/09/94 City Manager From: Henry Engen „ Community Development Director i SUBJECT: General Plan Study Session - To review the Urban! Services Line Policies and possibly initiate consideration of amendments to the Land Use Element. RECOMMENDATION: Following discussion, give direction to staff relative to possibly initiating Land Use Element amendments . i i BACKGROUND: At City Council ' s meeting of July 26, 1994, Counc lmember Carden requested setting agenda time for a working sessiot to review the City' s Urban Services Line General Plan policies . The formal application deadline for amendments to the City' s General Plan is October 1st and April 1st but the City Council may iitiate General Plan Amendments for consideration at any time. Before any amendments may be brought to hearing, a staff report is required, including an environmental analysis and developme t of recommen- dations leading to hearings before the Planning Commission and ultimately action by the City Council . i DISCUSSION• i The Land Use Element and Conservation and Open Spac Elements were adopted in January 1992 following six ( 6) years of pork, including preparation and certification of an Environmental �mpact Report. The accompanying attachments highlight the existing General Plan language relative to the Urban Services Line and the relationship of that line to Suburban Single-Family Residential areas, wherein sewer service is not to be provided, and higher dens ty residential areas where it is desired. In addition, the pla ' s section on sewage disposal is included which reflects the Driorities for provision of sewer service, indicating a lesser priority for General Plan Amendments proposing the extension of s wer service to areas which are currently beyond the Urban Servic s Line. Also I 0 _ I pertinent to this study session is the plan ' s language under "Specific Plan on Page II-38 , which designates the southerly portion of the City between the Salinas River and Highway 101 north of Santa Barbara as being a candidate for higher density and, hence, inclusion within the Urban Services Line. The Land Use Element specifically indicates that: "Where major expansions are proposed an Environmental Impact Report shall be required" . The accompanying General Plan maps reflect the existing Urban Services Line, including the recent modifications approved by the City Council at the corner of Del Rio and El Camino Real and at Viejo Camino and El Camino Real . Finally, that section of the General Plan EIR that addressed the matter of possibly extending the Urban Services Line to include the remainder of the northeast and southeast quadrants is included in the attachments . The EIR consultants somewhat simplified the potential impacts of including these areas by estimating that this would likely establish a density of one acre lots which could lead to some 650 additional dwelling units . Owing to the mobilehome projects in the northeast quadrant that would probably be allowed to reacquire RMF zoning, it is predictable that expanding the Urban Services Line would generate requests for consideration of the full array of urban uses allowed within the USL. The EIR noted also that: "Significant capital outlays would be necessary to provide sewerage to these areas . The new developments to be served would likely be charged for this infrastructure through hook-up fees or assessment districts, so impacts on the community at large may not be significant" . FISCAL IMPACT• Depending on the extent of changes that might be directed for consideration, planning studies could be undertaken by existing staff by rearranging work program priorities . However, the requisite engineering analysis of sewer system impacts may or may not have a fiscal impact. Finally, should an EIR be required before such a project could go forth, that cost would have to be borne by the City. HE:ph Enclosures : General Plan Excerpts Land Use Plan Maps Final EIR (General Plan) Excerpts Ig�111E1;1�a GENERAL PLAN',.EXCERPTS From the Land Use Element pertaining to the Urban Services Line land use policies rolling hills, but nearly level areas include the Salinas River flood plain and terrace, narrow lowlands adjacent to Atascadero Creek and Graves Creek, and the valley bisected by Highway 101. Between the freeway and the Salinas River are isolated hills, the most predominant of which is Pine Mountain whose 1,332 foot elevation provides a conspicuous backdrop to the central business district. The Salinas River, often referred to as the "underground river," defines the eastern boundary of Atascadero, excepting county park lands and the Atascadero State Hospital. The State Division of Mines and Geology has classified a considerable portion of the Salinas River channel as containing significant mineral deposits, namely sand and gravel resources (refer to Technical Appendix - Mineral Resources Management). The defined planning area contains significant divisions, each of which has a special application in the Land Use Plan. The function of these specific divisions may be described as follows: a. Urban Reserve Line The Urban Reserve Line indicates the ultimate boundary for urban and suburban uses. It relates closely to the provision of future public services and facilities and is dictated largely by topographic considerations, existing land use patterns and communitY Reserve Lineenerall attitudes. The Urban Y 9 coincides with the Atascadero Colony boundary, except for two Agricultural Preserves and a portion of a third (the Eagle Ranch Agriculture Preserve has a total of 5,978 acres, of which 2,786 acres are within the Colony boundaries) that are located on the periphery of the Colony and excluding areas south of Santa Barbara Road and west of the summit of Frog Pond Mountain. Continued agricultural use of these properties is encouraged. If the properties are removed from preserve status and desire urban or suburban uses, it will be necessary to expand the Urban Reserve Line by amending the General Plan. The Urban Reserve Area is further divided into two sub-areas the Urban Services Area and the Suburban Services Area. b. Urban Services Area The Urban Services Line defines the area that will eventually be furnished with major public and quasi-public services. This area will be served by some or all of the essential urban services, including Ambulance Solid Waste Disposal Cultural Facilities Storm Drainage Fire Protection Streets Improvement Districts Street Sweeping Library Street Trees Parks Utilities Police Water Sewers Master storm drainage plans for selected sub-drainage basins within the urban service areas shall be prepared and implemented. C. Suburban Services Area The Suburban Services Area consists of the remainder of the city and that portion of the Eaglet Tract within the city boundaries. Services to be provided are: Ambulance Police Creekway & Horse Trails Streets Fire Protection Solid Waste Disposal Improvement Districts Utilities Parks Water Importantly, sewer service will not be provided in this area except for "cease and desist" septic problem areas and where approved by the City Council for eublic uses. Policies contained in the various elements of the city's General Plan are intended to respect both the physical setting of the city and the historic plan which guided its development. The plan provides for a II-7 distinguishable urban core area surrounded by a low density suburban residential environment. Beyond the city's urban reserve line - which might more accurately be identified as suburban reserve line - the city's plan encourages rural residential, agricultural and other open space types of uses to both reinforce the city's identity and to maintain the open space characteristics historic to San Luis Obispo County. It is not in the city's nor the county's interest to allow land uses which would lead to the strip urbanization of either the Highway 101 corridor or Highway 41. In fact, neither one of these corridors can readily be widened throughout the county; 101 because of the Cuesta Grade and Highway 41 because of the extremely rough terrain lying between Morro Bay and the city of Atascadero. Maintaining the distinctive character of Atascadero will require coordinated planning with the county of San Luis Obispo. Toward this end, a county planning referral area encompassing that area lying between Vineyard Drive and the top of Cuesta Grade and between the summit of the hills east of the Salinas River and the Cerro Alto Campground west of the city has been established. The county will consult the city before considering any land use intensification within the unincorporated portion of this planning referral area. 2. RESIDENTIAL The accompanying land use plan map broadly distinguishes between two types of residential areas: (1) areas within the Urban Service Line which are characterized by sewer service and urban densities, and (2) areas beyond the Urban Service Line which are characterized as suburban single-family large lot areas (including agricultural enclaves) which are on private sewer system s. Large lots are a distinguishing characteristic of Atascadero and the density standards of the plan and regulatory zoning regulations shall preserve this feature thus insuring "elbow room" for present and future inhabitants. Such regulations shall also insure the keeping of domestic animals for pleasure and hobby with adequate protection of public health safety and general welfare. With regard to the density standards that are contained herein, "Net" shall mean minimum lot size exclusive of private or publicly owned abutting road rights-of-way while "Gross" shall include abutting road right-of-way, regardless of ownership. I1-8 flf�f���,iF2 Residential densities in the land use plan decrease as the distance from the core increases. This serves to maintain the rural atmosphere of the community together with defining a distinctive urban community. In order to understand the city's residential policies, they must be considered in conjunction with the policies of the housing element of the General Plan. a. Single-Family Residential Four categories of single-family residential land use are provided. Implementing zoning shall provide that single-family dwellings are the primary principal use permitted in each of these land use categories with conditional uses defined that may be authorized subject to findings of compatibility with the neighborhood. (1) High Density The minimum lot size for the creation of new lots within high density single family residential areas shall be 1/2 acre, net. It is the city's objective that all such areas be served with sewer. S (2) Moderate Density Minimum lot size for the creation of new lots within moderate density areas shall be 1 acre (gross) if served by sewers and 1- 1/2 acres (gross) if not served by sewers. (3) Low Density Minimum lot size for the creation of new lots within the low density residential areas shall range from 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 acres gross. Determination of appropriate lot sizes shall be based upon evaluation of such factors as slope, existence of a natural building site, availability of sewer service, response time for emergency services, distance from the center of the community, general character of the neighboring lands, percolation capability of the sc i propose or private sewage disposal systems, adequacy of access, and adequacy of building site. Low density residential areas are appropriate for areas within the Urban Service Line where topography is relatively steep and where scenic or sensitive characteristics of the land should be 10 protected through lighter density urban residential designation. (4) Suburban Minimum lot sizes for the creation of new lots within the suburban single-family residential category shall range from 2-1/2 to 10 acres, gross. Determination of appropriate lot sizes shall be based upon evaluation of such factors as slope, existence of a natural building site, availability of services, response time for emergency services, distance from the center of the community, general character of the neighboring lands, percolation capability of the site, adequacy of access, and adequacy of building site. Preference shall be given to conventional septic systems and new lots shall not be created which would require mound, evapotranspiration, or evapotranspiration / infiltration sewage disposal systems. New lots averaging 30% or more slope shall not be permitted; provided that exceptions may be permitted when the following conditions apply: (1) Such a lot contains a "building envelope" with less than 20% average slope which includes building footprint, access drives, leach field, etc., or (2) The creation of such a lot offers public dedications or easements which would have a direct benefit to city residents. This land use designation is the predominate land use in terms of acreage in the land use plan and occurs between the Urban Service Line and the Urban Reserve Line. b. Multiple-Family Residential Two categories of multiple-family residential are provided for in the land use plan: (1) high density, and (2) low density. In no event shall any minimum lot size--except as may be authorized through planned unit developments such as condominiums--be less than 1/2 acre. Further, multi-family developments shall not be permitted except where public sewer service is provided. In addition to apartments, townhouses and patio houses, this land use category also provides for mobile home developments including mobile home subdivisions or mobile home parks. Multi-family areas are allowed only within the Urban Service Line and zoning standards shall provide for amenities such as 11-10 0(i0011;;" TABLE 11-2 RESIDENTIAL DENSITY STANDARDS LAND USE CATEGORY MINIMUM LOT SIZE WITH SEWER WITHOUT SEWER Single-Familv Residential High Density 1/2 ac. (Net) 1/2 ac. (Net) Moderate Density 1 ac. (Gross) 1-Y2 ac. (Gross) Low Density 1-'/2-2-'/2 ac. (Gross) 2-V2 ac. (Gross) Suburban 2-Y2-10 ac. (Gross) Multiple-Family Residential High Density 16 1-bdr/ac. (Net) 2-1/2 ac./unit (Gross) Low Density 10 1-bdr/ac. (Net) 2-1/2 ac./unit (Gross) Note: Refer to text for detailed criteria. * Suburban residential areas are outside of the Urban Service Line; however, sewer service may be provided to "cease and desist areas" with the. residential density standards to remain unaffected. 3. COMMERCIAL The most challenging goal of the General Plan is to reverse the strip commercial image of the city by implementing a land use strategy which encourages and establishes the creation of strong specialized nodes along EI Camino Real to meet the wide variety of commercial, retail and service needs of the city and its trade area. In addition to land use policies which provide for concentrations of compatible uses, the strengthening of the corridor will require private and publicly-funded improvements to enhance the city's image. These include development of a landscaped median along EI Camino Real beginning with the downtown area but ultimately extending from Santa Barbara Road to the edge of the retail commercial area northwest of San Anselmo. In addition, the city will continue implementing its appearance review and landscaping standards and seek implementation of the freeway landscape plan prepared by the city for properties lying,between EI Camino Real and Highway 101. Attractive and effective signage standards shall be enforced for all the non-residential districts. 11-12 5. Participation in the impoundment of the Salinas River behind a second dam downstream from the Santa Margarita Lake Dam, on a site owned by Atascadero Mutual Water Company. 6. Participation in Nacimiento Water Project. 7. Participation in State Water Project. The Water Company should expand and refine ongoing water conservation programs to encourage prudent use of this valuable resource. (b) Sewage Disposal The Urban Service Line encompasses 3,620 acres or about 5.7 square miles of the city. Within this area, there are several improvement districts totaling about 2,100 acres which are served by sanitary sewers. In 1989, the city provided sewer service to 3,264 dwelling units out of a city total of 8,031 dwelling units, or 41% of the population. The average daily dry weather flow was 1,110,000 gallons per day, with a peak dry weather flow of 1,745,000 gallons per day. The treatment plant was designed to process 1.4 million gallons per day (mgd) and can be expanded to 1.8 mgd with relatively minor improvements. A sewer system master plan is being completed for the purpose of providing for the city's planned sewage (and septage) disposal needs. The Atascadero County Sanitation District (ACSD) was formed in 1956 and dissolved in 1988 with its duties assumed by the city. The original sewage treatment plant is located at Traffic Way north of the Highway 41 bridge across Atascadero Creek. This plant is now the site of the raw sewage pump station and is at the base of the city's gravity sewer collection system. The site also serves as the city's corporation yard. In 1978, voters approved a $1.3 million revenue bond as security for the local share of a new treatment plant on an 80-acre site adjoining the Salinas River south of Curbaril and northeast of the railroad tracks. This plant was completed in November, 1983 with treated effluent being pumped to either the Chalk Mountain Golf Course for irrigation or to infiltration basins. II-20 The city shall continue to require adequate fees to provide for the orderly expansion of the treatment plant and collection system. The Urban Service Line (USL) defines the maximum area that may be served by the sewerage system and any revision to the USL would require approval of a General Plan amendmgnt. Where major expansions are proposed an Environmental Impact Report shall be required. Priority for provision of sewer service shall be as follows: ° Areas Not Requiring Amendment of the General Plan: 1. Cease and desist areas, and other septic problem areas within the Urban Service Line. 2. Other areas within the Urban Service;Line. 3. Cease and desist areas beyond the Urban Service Line. r Areas Requiring General Plan Amendment: 4. Other areas beyond the Urban Service Line requiring a more intensive General Plan map land use designation provided that the following findings are made: a. Extension of sewer service to the area will not overburden the city's sewer; plant or collection system. b. Extension of sewer service to the area will not affect service to priority areas 1 through 3. A majority of the city's developed area will continue to be served by private sewage disposal. The Soil Conservation Service ranks much of the suburban residential and agricultural designated lands in the city of Atascadero as severe for septic systems, and most systems require engineered plans. Percolation tests shall be performed for each such lot prior to issuance of building permits. Percolation tests shall be 11-21 000f), ; required prior to the processing of applications for parcel or tract maps q p p 9 where private sewage disposal systems are proposed. (c) Solid Waste Disposal Solid waste collection and disposal is carried on by a city-granted franchise. Participation in garbage collection has historically been voluntary, and there are cases of garbage and trash dumping along roadsides. Mandatory garbage collection shall be instituted for lands within the Urban Reserve Line. Pursuant to state law, a program to achieve maximum recycling of waste products generated by the community shall be instituted to prolong the useful life of the Chicago Grade Landfill. The city shall continue to support effective regional planning for solid and hazardous waste disposal. (d) Police Protection Prior to incorporation, the city's police services were provide by a sheriff's substation facility located in the Masonic Temple building in the civic center area. Upon incorporation, police services were located in the city Administration building. The configuration of the building does not lend itself to an appropriate police facility. A site on the edge of the downtown at EI Camino Real and Rosario has been selected to serve the city's needs to full build-out. Optimum location for a police facility is not as conditioned on distribution of population as is the case for fire stations. Police services are mobile and, therefore, the location is more flexible. The new police facility is centrally located on a high profile site with ready access to the arterial road system. (e) Fire Protection Fire protection within the city limits is provided by the Atascadero city Fire Department, which has mutual aid agreements with the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department and the California Department of Forestry. The Atascadero city Fire Department operates out of two fire stations, providing structure and wildland fire protection as well as emergency medical and fire prevention services to the public. II-22 O(tt4t) t� 1. g programs Support regional ro rams to maintain clean air. Toward this end, adopt transportation and land use policies which encourage vehicular trip reductions. k. Underground utilities. All overhead utility wires should be replaced with underground service. L Protect historic buildings and sites. Atascadero's historic buildings and features shall be preserved and protected in recognition of the role the community's past plays in its present and future. Consideration should be given to historic overlay zoning to protect appropriate historic districts. M. Salinas River Mining. Proposals to extract mineral resources from the Salinas River channel shall be carefully evaluated to ensure conformity with the State Surface Mining and Reclamation Act, surface mining criteria contained within the Zoning Ordinance, and flood hazard zoning standards (refer to Technical Appendix - Mineral Resources Management). E. IMPLEMENTATION Once adopted, local units of government are mandated to implement general plans (Government Code Section 65103(c)). State law also requires local units of government to have subdivision and building regulations and open space zoning, all of which are tools for plan implementation. Other plan implementation measures are derived from state laws requiring consistency of local actions with the adopted general plan. 1. GROWTH MANAGEMENT Growth management consists of the systematic use of a combination of techniques to shape community development. The land use plan map is a "horizon" year plan portraying the desired ideal build-out of the city of Atascadero. It is the objective of the City to reach that full build-out at a rate of growth which allows concurrent provision of adequate services necessary to meet the needs of additional growth, including water sewage disposal, roads and reasonable emergency response time to residences. Further, the plan's intent is to protect both the environmental and aesthetic quality of the community by 11-34 00001117 subjecting development proposals to high standards. Development of a sound economic base will be critical to maintaining and enhancing the community's identity as a distinctive freestanding city. Urban reserve and urban service line features of the plan are intended to work in concert with strong open space policies of the county. Urban uses should be developed within the urban service line; suburban uses should be developed between the urban service and the urban reserve lines with open space uses guaranteed by county policies beyond the urban reserve line. The plan's policy of limiting urban reserve line expansion to that area between the Salinas River and EI Camino Real comprised of state and county-owned lands shall be coordinated with the Local Agency Formation Commissions' sphere of influence policies which should coincide with that of the city. General plan revisions, subdivision and major development applications for the unincorporated land within the city's planning area and planning referral area should be referred to the city for review and comment. The county should not.allow urban development or permit further fracturing of rural areas beyond the city's urban reserve line. As part of its land use ethic, the city recognizes that the right to the economic use of land is a privilege involving the responsibility for thoughtful stewardship. A summary of the growth management techniques incorporated in the Atascadero General Plan includes: Acceptable annual population maximum growth rate goal of 2.5%. Directing urban uses to locate within the urban services line. ° Directing suburban uses to locate between the urban service line and the urban reserve line. ° Encouraging open space land uses and programs beyond the urban reserve line. ° Environmental protection through conformity with California Environmental Quality Act guidelines and open space and conservation policies of the General Plan. II-35 r1t�l�tt,x ; Further, the policies of the conservation and open space elements in particular shall be adhered to in reviewing both';; public and private development proposals. 6. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMMING No city capital project shall be implemented without first having been reviewed for consistency with the general plan`;- and environmental evaluations under the California Environmental Quality Act. Toward this end, the planning commission shall annually review the proposed capital improvement program of the city and proposed public works projects for consistency with the general plan. Where major public land acquisition or disposition is proposed, the planning commission shall report to the City Council as to conformity of said action with the general plan. 7. SPECIFIC PLAN A "specific plan" is a tool enabled by state lava for the systematic implementation of all or a portion of the area covered by a general plan. A candidate area for potential alternative development is identified in the general plan as the south Atascadero area. Consideration of alternative land use categories for all or a portion of that area shall require an application for a general'',plan amendment or may be implemented by a specific plan. Should said plan be adopted by the city in furtherance of the community's planning objectives, the costs sustained by the applicant may be recovered in the future as a surcharge to development applications proceeding under the change in land use designation. 8. REDEVELOPMENT Redevelopment combines both police and corporate powers and can be one of the most powerful tools for implementing general plans. Implementation of any adopted redevelopment plan - which must be consistent with the city's general plan - may be accomplished to revitalize blighted areas. Depending on the adopted plan, the redevelopment agency, which may be the City Council, may acquire land, manage property, relocate tenants, clear land, prepare sites, build facilities, sell land, and rehabilitate buildings or structures. 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