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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet 08/08/1995 " PUBLIC REVIEW COPY " Please do not�erry� fraatt �c►vntec AGENDA ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 6500 PALMA AVENUE, 4TH FLOOR ROTUNDA ROOM Tuesday, August 8, 1995 7:00 P.M. NOTICE: The City Council will meet in Closed Session at 6:30 p.m on Tuesday, August 8, 1995, for purposes of discussion pertaining to: 1) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOT ATOR Property: 9085 Morro Road Negotiating Parties: Brown / City of Atascade o Under negotiation: Price and terms of payme t This agenda is prepared and posted pursuant to the requirements of Go emment Code Section 54954.2. By listing a topic on this agenda, the City Council ha expressed its intent to discuss and act on each item. in addition to any action identif ed in the brief general description of each item, the action that may be taken shall includ A referral to staff with specific requests for information, continuance; specific direction to staff concerning the policy ormission of the item;discontinuance of consideratio •authorization to enter into negotiations and execute agreements pertaining to the iter; 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 08) 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 speci assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by this City,please c ntact the City Manager's Office f(805) 461-5010) or the City Clerk's Office ((80-17 461-5074). Notification 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 m We to provide accessibility to the meeting or service. RULES OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: PLEASE SEE BACK PAGE CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS PRESENTATIONS: o Recognition to City Employees with 15 years of service o Ceramic Mural at Pavilion: Request for conceptual approval (Linda Wargo, Atascadero State Hospital) COMMUNITY FORUM: Please see "Rules of Public Participation" (Back Page) A. CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed under Item A, 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 25, 1995 City Clerk recommendation Approve 2. GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY REPORT - Consideration of Planning Commission report regarding the acquisition of certain real property in the City of Atascadero by the County of San Luis Obispo in order to expand the branch library Staff recommendation:. Information only, no action required 3. RESOLUTION NO. 78-95 -Authorizing award of Bid #95-04 for El Camino Real and State Hospital entrance signal andlighting project Staff recommendation Adopt 4. RESOLUTION NO. 79-95 - Authorizing the execution of an agreement with North County Septic Service for septage dewatering concession Staff recommendation: Adopt 5. RESOLUTION NO. 80-95 Authorizing the execution of a cooperative agreement with CalTrans for maintenance of signal preemption equipment at Del Rio Rd. and Hwy. 104 Staff recommendation: Adopt B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. RESOLUTION NO. 15-95 -Adopting the Economic Development Element of the Atascadero General Plan (GPA 94006) Staff recommendation: Adopt 2. ORDINANCE NO. 289 - Amending Zoning Ordinance text to allow "offices" in the downtown pedestrian retail overlay zone (ZC 95004) Staff recommendation: (I) motion to waive reading in full and read by title only, and (2) motion to introduce on first reading by title only 2 3. BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION REQUEST - Consider extension of January 1990 Agreement and October 1990 Amendment #1 for City's continued payment of property taxes and maintenance on BIA public parking lot Staff recommendation: Review & provide direction 4. CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS FILED BY THE ATASCADERO MUTUAL WATER COMPANY (AMWC) - Conditional use permit, variance and road abandonment for the relocation and upgrade of existing pump facilities located near the intersection of San Gabriel and San Marcos Roads A. Resolution No. 10-95 - Summarily vacating an unimproved portion of San Marcos Road right-of-way Staff recommendation: Approve C. REGULAR BUSINESS: 1. DISCUSSION ON THE COUNTY/CITY TAX EXCHANGE AGREEMENTS ON ANNEXATIONS Staff recommendation: Review & provide direction 2. MILLHOLLIN MINE - Status Report Staff recommendation: Receive report 3. CABLE CONSORTIUM COMMITTEE Staff recommendation: Provide direction 4. RESOLUTION NO. 75-95 - Supporting request that CalTrans retain the temporary Curbaril Bridge structure following the completion of the Hwy. 41 Realignment Project (Cont'd from 7/25/95) Staff recommendation: Adopt 5. ORDINANCE NO. 291 - Amending Atascadero Municipal Code Sections 2-9.02 and 2-9.08 re: terms of office for members of the Planning .:Commission City Clerk recommendation: (1) Motion to adopt on sem reading by title only 6. ORDINANCE NO. 292 - Amending Atascadero Municipal Code Section 2-13.03 re: terms of office for members of the Parks & Recreation Commission City Clerk recommendation: (1) Motion to adopt on second reading by title only D. COMMITTEE REPORTS (The following represent ad hoc or standing iscommittees. Informative status reports will be given, as felt necessary.): 1 . S.L.O. Council of Governments/S.L.O. Regional Transit Authority ty 3 2. City/School Committee 3. County Water Advisory Board/Nacimiento Water Purveyors Advisory Group 4. Economic Round Table 5. Finance Committee 6. Air Pollution Control District 7. Upper Salinas Riv. Coordinated Resource Mgmt. and Planning Committee 8. North County Council 9. Integrated Waste Management Authority E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION: 1 . City Council 2. City Attorney 3. City Clerk 4. City Treasurer 5. City Manager F. ADJOURNMENT: The Council will adjourn to 7.00 p.m. on Wednesday,August 16, 1995, 4th Floor Club Room, for the purpose of conducting the FY 1995/96 Budget Hearing. Said meeting is open to the public. 4 RULES OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: The City Council welcomes and encourages your ideas and comments as a citizen. To increase the effectiveness of your Participation, please familiarize yourself with the following rules of decorum: o Members of the audience may speak on any item on the ag nda, in the order the item(s) are addressed by the Council, as directed by the Vlayor. Items not on the agenda should be submitted during the Community Forum period (see below). o Persons wishing to speakshouldstep to the podium and state their name and address, for the official record. o All remarks shall be addressed to Council, as a whole, and not to any individual member thereof. O No person shall be permitted to make slanderous, profane or personal remarks against any elected official, commissions and staff. _ O A person may speak for five(5) minutes. o No one may speak for a second time until everyone wishing to speak has had an opportunity to do so, and no one may speak more than tivice on any item. o Council Members may question any speaker; the speaker may respond but, after the allotted time has expired, may not initiate further C iscussion. o The floor will then be closed to public participation and open for Council discussion. COMMUNITY FORUM: o The Community Forum period is provided to receive comments from the public on matters other than scheduled agenda items. o A maximum of 30 minutes will be allowedfor Community Forum, unless Council authorizes an extension. o State law does not allow the Council to take action on issues not on the agenda; staff may be asked to follow upon such items. �. M E M O R A N D U M TO: City Manager Andy Takata, Mayor George Highland and Council Members FROM: Chief of Police SUBJ: Community Mural Project Committee DATE: July 27, 1995 As the ceramic mural project at the Atasca ero Police Department is being completed, the Mural Projet Committee wishes to propose another similar installat on at the Atascadero Pavilion. Council may recall that this committee is comprised of Linda Wargo, Director of the Arts in Mental Health Program at A.S.H. , Janine Kirkpatrick, professional artist and teacher, and myself. (It should be noted that Linda and I also serve on the Community Mural Committee. ) The proposed Pavilion project will include artwork completed by students of the San Gabriel School, and as in the police project, patients at A.S.H. will manufacture the ceramic tile and transfer the children's artwork onto the glazed • tile. We are suggesting that the ceramic artwork be professionally installed flush into the walkway leading to the front doors of the Pavilion. Linda and Janine will closely supervise and coordinate this project along with the 3an Gabriel Principal, Dan Mosinich. As with the police mural, funding will be rovided by various service clubs as well as Chevron Corporation. Our committee requests conceptual approval of this project at this time so that work may begin upon the opening of the school year in September. Thank you. . . T-�� RICHA D H. MCHALE r WETLANDS SIDEWALK MURAL PROJECT FOR THE ATASCADERO LAKE PAVILION The "Wetlands Sidewalk Project" is an art project to be designed by the third grade children of San Gabriel School, rendered into ceramic tile by the patients at Atascadero State Hospital, and installed in front of the Lake Pavilion in cement. In a 15 week art program the children at San Gabriel School will focus their attention on Atascadero Lake as a wetland. They will use direct experience and observation to do art projects within the following areas: The Living Sky, The Edge of the Lake, The Surface of the Lake, and In the Depths of the Lake. The art program will dovetail into San Gabriel's 3rd grade curriculum including the Community and Creeks. The children will paint cattails and tule, draw turtles and dragonflies, print fish and trees and sculpt ducks and geese. They will do watercolors of clouds and weather and cast animal prints. They will press woven cattails into clay and experience tile making. During site visits to the lake the children will formalize the shape of the sidewalk mural and work on its content and the relationships within the physical boundaries set up in my preliminary drawing. The basic area to be used in Phase I includes a strip up the center of the walkway in front of the Lake Pavilion corresponding to level numbers 5-9 in the drawing with a larger space to be used in level 5 and 6. Phase II would involve a 3' wide walkway of ceramic 'tiles set in cement following the lines of the wooden garden border already in place on both sides of the present cement walkway. The tile walkway would expand on the theme of the Edge of the Lake and serve to lead people around the pavilion to the lake itself and to other-artwork on the lakefront and on the back stucco wall of the Pavilion. In Phase III a wall mural could be designed for the back of the Pavilion. It would represent the Surface of the Lake. It would be seen from areas across the lake and serve as a draw to the porch area of the Pavilion. Next to this, in Phase IV another school could be involved in designing a tile walkway in front of the stone benches. The theme of this walkway would be the Depths of the Lake. In presenting the sidewalk project to the children I will identify as much life in each area as I can through first hand observation or photographs. The Living Sky includes birds, butterflies, bats, flying bugs, dragonflies, mosquitoes, and Mayflies as well as clouds, sun, moon and stars; basically all the natural action in the sky. The Edge includes all the life that depends on the lake and lives at or near its edge, from plants growing in 2'of water to the reeds and grasses in shallow water to the willows and big trees growing on dry land and absorbing the lake water with their deep roots". Also living on the edge are insects, turtles, raccoons, frogs, tadpoles, fish, birds nests and fledglings etc.. The Surface includes the insects that dwell on the surface or just below including water striders, ducks, geese, duckweed,,and backswimmers. Also involved is the character of the water surface itself. The Depths include the fish, crayfish, caddiswon s, snails, algae, roundworms, ciliates, diatoms and other microscopic creatures. With the help of the classroom teachers relationships between the life forms of these areas within the wetland will give us ideas for artwork as well. Once the children have produced a body of artwork then we will all work on how to put it together in the designated ground areas. The result will be children's artwork at its best: informed, beautiful and surprising. The patients at Atascadero State Hospital will render the children's artwork into ceramic tiles preserving the innocence of the children's work. They have demonstrated their ability to do this in . the the mural project for the Police Department. I feel confident that Phase I could be accomplished in one year with Phase Il completed within another 6 months. I would be willing to commit to working with San Gabriel School for 15 weeks in the fall of `95 and Atascadero State Hospital for the length of the project. Agenda Item: A-1 Meeting Date: 8/08/95- ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL JULY 25, 1995 MINUTES REGULAR SESSION: The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present: Councilmembers Bewley, Carden, Jo inson, Luna and Mayor Highland Absent: None Also Present: Muriel "Micki" Korba, City Treasurer and Lee Price, City . Clerk Staff Present: Andy Takata, City Manager;Art Montan on, City Attorney, Brady Cherry, Director of Community Services; Brad Whitty, Finance Director; Mike McCairi, Fire Chief; Jeff Fredericks, Police Sergeant; John Nil, Assistant City Engineer; Doug Davidson, Senior Planner and Fred Motlo, Fire Captain COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Johnson read a prepared statement sharing communitV concern regarding a recently submitted business license application for an adult book store in the downtown (see Exhibit "A"). Councilman Luna voiced disapproval for the type of business being proposed because it is not in keeping with what the Downtown Master Plan envisions for Atascadero. He requested that the City Attorr ey cooperate with citizens groups organizing to oppose it. Councilman Carden also expressed displeasure and asked staff to promptly bring forward a study session relative to redevelopment for the downtown. Councilman Carden suggested that the Community Services Director Kook into CC 07/25/95 Page 1 establishing corporate sponsorships for exhibits at the Charles Paddock Zoo. He added that this may be a viable option for raising funds needed for continued maintenance and expansion. COMMUNITY FORUM: Ray Jansen, 6655 Country Club Drive, read his most recent letter to the editor of Atascadero News announcing the "Peace Lantern Ceremony" on August 6th at 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Park. Eric Greening, 7365 Valle, commented that he agreed with City Council remarks regarding the proposed adult book store. He noted that this type of business does not go into a thriving community and proposed that the fact that an application such as this has been filed should be considered a "wake-up call". He suggested that City staff conduct research to determine whether there are cities that have successfully repelled this kind of business with similar odds and look at strategies and methods used. Jim Brenton, 11165 Santa Lucia, spoke regarding continued operations at the Millhollin Mine beyond the expiration date of the Interim Operations Agreement entered into with the County of San Luis Obispo. The City Attorney provided a status report on related pending litigation and advised that any complaints about operations are still to be directed to the Community Development Department, who is the lead agency under the State Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) or the State Mining Board. Mr. Montandon explained that the purpose of the Interim Operations Agreement was to develop standards for operations and provide a mechanism for enforcement. He reiterated that the mine has a legal vested right to operate and explained that the City is not liable for activities on the property, which is private. Marcia Torgerson, 6200 Llano Road, read a prepared statement voicing concern about continued operations at the Millhollin Mine (see Exhibit B) and asked that the matter be placed on the City Council agenda as soon as possible. In addition, Ms. Torgerson said that the State Mining Board recently inspected the mine and approved it. She emphasized that the County was given prior notice of the inspection and made sure that the right equipment was there for the inspection. The equipment, she stressed, is not usually at the site, was brought onto the site for the inspection and was then removed the following day. Ms. Torgerson also reported that it was the State Mining Board who advised the neighbors to file a lawsuit because it was the only way to solve the problem. Dorothy Flaherty, 12100 Cenegal Road, read a prepared statement sharing concern regarding the Millhollin Mine (see Exhibit Q. Barbara Rose, LLano Road resident, asserted that she has not seen any work completed towards an approved reclamation plan for the Millhollin Mine and observed CC 07/25/95 Page 2 I that mining operations are on-going. Tom Austin, 10708 EI Camino Real, requested that the City look into the legal aspects of the proposed adult book store. He reported that he personably had done some research regarding secondary effects of sexually oriented businesses and offered to provide the City Attorney with information he has gathered from the American Family Association. Mayor Highland encouraged a concerted community effort to let the applicant for the adult bookstore know that his business is not welcomed in Atascadero. He asked staff to pursue recommendations made by the public and Council'. ---End of Public Testimony--- A. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Mayor read the Consent Calendar, as follows: 1. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - June 27, 1995 City Clerk recommendation: Approve 2. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - July 11 , 1995 City Clerk recommendation: Approve 3. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT - May, 1995 City Treasurer recommendation: Review & accept 4. FINAL PARCEL MAP 94003, 8505 GRAVES CREEK - Division of an existing parcel of approximately 6.0 acres into two (2) parcels containing 2.89 acres (gross) and 3.09 acres (gross) Staff recommendation: Approve 5. RESOLUTION NO. 68-95 - Authorizing construction contract with Whitaker Engineering Contractors for the Santa Rosa Sewer Extension Project (Bid No. 95-01) Staff recommendation: Adopt 6. RESOLUTION NO. 69-95 - Authorizing construction contract with Whitaker Engineering Contractors for the San Gabriel Rd. Sewer Project (Bid No. 95-03) Staff recommendation: Adopt 7. RESOLUTION NO. 73-95 - Approving the application for funds under the Transportation Enhancement Activities (TEA) Grant Program Staff recommendation: Adopt CC 07/25/95 Page 3 8. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 1995 Staff recommendation: Approve Councilman Johnson pulled Item #1 to abstain due to absence. Councilman Carden pulled Items #2 and 7 for commentary. MOTION: By Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Luna to approve the Consent Calendar Items #3, 4, 5, 6 and 8; motion passed 5.0 by roll call vote. MOTION: By Councilman Luna,seconded by Councilman Bewley to approve Item #1 [City Council Minutes]; motion passed 4:0 (Johnson abstained). Re: Item #2. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - July 11, 1995 City Clerk recommendation: Approve Councilman Carden clarified a request he made of the Economic Round Table on Page 12 of the Minutes. The Clerk noted that she would make the amendment. MOTION: By Councilman Carden, seconded by Councilman Luna to approve the Minutes, as amended; motion passed 5:0 by roll call. Re: Item #7. RESOLUTION NO. 73-95 - Approving the application for funds under the Transportation Enhancement Activities (TEA) Grant Program Staff recommendation: Adopt Councilman Carden asked for clarification of the City's total share of costs and expressed concern about allocating Tree Fund monies as the funding source for the local match when the expenditure is not authorized in the adopted Tree Fund Expenditure Policy. Andy Takata advised that staff is requesting approval of the TEA Grant Program application and explained that consideration of funding sources for the City's match and related costs in the amount of $20,700 will be brought back in the future. MOTION: By Councilman Carden, seconded by Councilman Luna to adopt Resolution No. 73-95; motion passed 5:0 by roll call vote. CC 07/25/95 Page 4 B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: • 1. RESOLUTION NO. 76-95 - Confirming the cost of weed abatement Staff recommendation: Adopt The Fire Chief provided the staff report and recommendations. There were no questions or comments from the Council or public. MOTION: By Councilman Carden, seconded by Councilman Bewley to approve Resolution No. 76-95; motion passed 5:0 by roll call. 2. ANNUAL GRANTEE PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR 1993 STATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM Staff recommendation: Receive public comment Doug Davidson provided a brief staff report and introduced Don [Jana, Peoples' Self Help Housing, who presented status on the North County Womens' Shelter, the recipient project. Public Comments: Eileen Allan, Director of the North County Womens' Resource venter and Shelter, expressed gratitude and summarized services offered. ---End of Public Testimony--- The public hearing was held; there was no Council action. C. REGULAR BUSINESS: 1. CITY SPONSORSHIP OF USDA EMERGENCY WATERSHED PROTECTION PROJECTS TO OBTAIN GRANTS TO RESTORE FLOOD DAMAGED AREAS Staff recommendation: Approve Brady Cherry provided the staff report and recommendations. He responded to questions regarding funding sources for local matching funds for three projects proposed for sponsorship. Mayor Highland inquired as to whether or not there were time Constraints. Brady Cherry advised that there were none, but emphasized that staff recommends that construction be completed before the Fall rains. Mayor Highland expressed concern relative to the postponement of the budget hearings and proposed.that these matters may best be tabled until after the budget is adopted. Brady Cherry requested conceptual approval and noted that the agreements necessary to proceed could be brought back to the Council at a future date. CC 07/25/95 Page 5 Councilman Johnson noted that the three projects were indeed worthwhile. He asked staff whether or not there had been discussion fvith the residents within the project areas. Brady Cherry reported that the Carmelita Avenue homeowners have been contacted and are in support. The residents on Curvado Circle, he explained, have not yet been asked if they are willing to help financially participate with the local match and added that staff has been researching grant monies as a funding source. Public Comments: Conrad Langille, 5550 Traffic Way, noted that he and a partner have accepted an offer on the Curvado Circle home owned presently by Paula Lewis of Atascadero. He explained that he would be happy to talk with the neighbors to determine if they will participate and reported that, if not, he and his partner will contribute the needed share. Eric Greening encouraged the City Council to maintain E.G. Lewis' vision relative to the creek reservation. ---End of Public Testimony--- There was consensus to proceed with Projects #1 and 2. The Council directed staff to contact the property owners on Curvado Circle to establish willingness to participate in meeting the local match and was further directed to bring back relevant agreements after the Fiscal Year 1995-96 budget is adopted. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 291 - Amending Atascadero Municipal Code Sections 2-9.02 and 2-9.08 re: terms of office for members of the Planning Commission City Clerk recommendation: (1) Motion to waive reading in full and read by title only, and (2) motion to introduce on first reading by title only The City Clerk presented the staff report and recommendation. Public Comments: Bob Johnson, Chairman of the Planning Commission, reported that a consensus of the Planning Commission agrees that it would be preferable to postpone the selection of a chair and vice-chair for about two months after new members are seated. He suggested that Section 2-9.08 of the ordinance be amended to read, "annually pursuant to adopted rules...". ---End of Public Testimony--- Brief Council discussion ensued. There was mutual agreement that given the fact that the terms on the Planning Commission are staggered, there would be no need to postpone the selection of the chair and vice-chair. The City Attorney advised that the CC 07/25/95 i Page 6 1 ordinance, as written, gives some latitude if it is necessary. MOTION: By Councilman Luna, seconded by Councilman Johnson to waive the reading in full of Ordinance No. 291 ; motion passed 5:0. MOTION: By Councilman Luna, seconded by Councilman Johnson to introduce Ordinance No. 291 on first reading; motion passed 5:0. 3. ORDINANCE NO. 292 -Amending Atascadero Municipal Code Section 2-13.03 re: terms of office for members of the Parks & Recreation Commission City Clerk recommendation: (1) Motion to waive reading in mull and read by title only, and (2) motion to introduce on first reading by title only The City Clerk provided the brief staff report. There were no comments or questions from members of the Council or public. MOTION: By Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Luna to waive the reading in full of Ordinance No. 292; motion passed unanimously. MOTION: By Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Luna to introduce Ordinance No. 292 on first reading; motion passed unanimously. 4. Request that CalTrans retain the temporary Curbaril Bridge structure following the completion of the Highway 41 Realignment Project (Cont'd from 7/11/95) Staff recommendation: Provide staff direction John Neil, Assistant City Engineer, provided the report. Council discussion ensued. Councilman Johnson commented that although he does not support requesting permanent retention of the temporary bridge, he would like to see the bridge remain in place until the new one is finished. Councilman Luna agreed. Councilman Bewley expressed apprehension about supporting the resolution, as drafted, if it will jeopardize acquisition of the permanent bridge. Mayor Highland stated that he could not support adoption of the resolution as written. Public Comments: Eric greening, 5th district representative on the Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC), urged the City Council to request that the temporary bridge be retained as long as possible; but preferably throughout the phasing of the entire realignment project, including interchange. CC 07/25/95 Page 7 ---End of Public Testimony--- Councilman Luna suggested that the resolution be amended by changing the word, "following" [the completion of] to "until" [the completion of]. Mayor Highland spoke in favor the amendment as proposed emphasizing that the change in wording does not imply desire to keep two bridges permanently. Councilman Johnson recommended that staff consult with CalTrans to make sure that the intent of the proposed resolution is clear and that the realignment and new bridge project will not be jeopardized by this action. By mutual consent, the Council agreed to amend the resolution as proposed and directed staff to consult with CalTans to make sure the intent is clear. The matter will come back at the next regular meeting. D. COMMITTEE REPORTS (The following represent ad hoc or standing committees. Informative status reports were given, as follows.): 1. Economic Round Table - Councilman Johnson reported on the meeting of July 19th and mentioned that the Round Table would be meeting in a special workshop on August 4th to develop strategies for downtown revitalization. 2. Air Pollution Control District - Mayor Highland reported that the APCD would meet on Wednesday, July 26th to discuss landfill tipping fees. 3. North County Council - Mayor Highland announced that the Executive Committee would be meeting on Thursday, July 27 to receive a report on the Salinas Dam Transfer Agreement. E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION: 1. City Council Mayor Highland requested a concise staff report regarding the status of operations at the Millhollin Mine. Councilman Luna asked staff to bring back a status report on the Citizens' Task Force for Economic Recovery. Brad Whitty reported that the committee would be meeting for the second time on Monday, July 31st at 7:00 p.m. Councilman Carden requested that a discretionary fund be set up for stipends waived by City officials and asked staff to negotiate with the Managing Director of the Chamber of Commerce for extended hours at the Chamber of Commerce during peak tourist seasons. CC 07/25/95 Page 8 2. City Attorney Art Montandon announced the premier showing of the movie, ":SAFE" in San Luis Obispo July 29th and mentioned that he is endeavoring to obtain credits for the City of Atascadero. 3. City Clerk Lee Price provided an update on current recruitments and suggested that the Councilmembers check their calendars for interview dates. Applications are being accepted for City Treasurer, Planning Commission and Board of Directors for the Community Services Foundation, she said. 4. City Treasurer Micki Korba remarked on a recent segment of the television show, "60 Minutes" regarding derivatives and investments; spoke in favor of the City maintaining an elected treasurer versus an appointed one and reported that $52,000 in interest earnings are yet to be received from the Orange County Investment Pool. 5. City Manager Andy Takata announced that the Council Budget Study Session originally scheduled for Wednesday, August 2nd has been moved to Wednesday, August 16th. THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 8:42 P.M. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL WILL BE TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1995 AT 7:00 P.M. MINUT S, RECO.-f DE AND PREPARED BY: r, f LEE ICE, City Clerk Attachments: Exhibit A (Johnson) Exhibit B (Torgerson) Exhibit C (Flaherty) CC 07/25/95 Page 9 CC 7/25/95 EXHIBIT A Atascadero Adult Book Store Issue 7/25/95 1. Share the community's concern over the introduction of Adult Book Store in the community. 2. Several misconceptions: a That some official in the city invited the business. (The press says the prospective owner claims customers have requested it.) b. That somehow we aren't aware that an adult book store sells what most of us would call pornography. Believe me, we know. c. That somehow our city attorney is reluctant to face Mr. Diamond down because he lost an early law suite to him. Actually Santa Maria engaged a specialist to hear the case against Mr. Diamond in that city. d. That all we have to do is take a firm stand and the supreme court will consider a case against this type of problem. 3. My research, which includes having specific legal research done by the Rutherford Institute shows: a We have the authority to zone this type of business into or out of specific areas but we can't totally exclude this type of business, nor can we apply the rule retroactively. b. We can enact set back type ordinances - keeping such businesses away from schools, churches, etc. (Again not retroactively.) c. Any emergency action we take now will not apply to this applicant. d. The rule of law that discusses "community standards" is broadly applied and probably can't be interpreted as narrowly as we might desire. e. That the applicant can be required to have a back ground check. Our codes already require that, and it is being applied in this case. f. The consensus of all the attorney's I have talked to is there is no legal obstacle we can put up to keep the applicant out of town. g. It has been suggested that we need to stand tough and fight this all the way to the supreme court. The consensus of the attorney's I have spoken to agree that unless some new data were presented as to the alleged harm of such a store, the court probably would not agree to hear the case. All of our arguments have been heard before the court and they have ruled in favor of "free expression." Even if we agreed to incur the great expense of going to the supreme court it would take several years to get there- not a short term solution. h. There are legal courses of action the citizens can take such as on site picketing, etc. 4. Some concerns have been expressed that we didn't have a more adequate ordnance in place. I can't speak for previous councils who discussed the issue. There are some issues the citizens must be aware of: • Steering the business to a section of town designating one area of town the "obscenity area" is fraught with problems. Who wants to volunteer their neighborhood for this store? • That most of the ordinances I have been told about have set back distances that may not have applied to this location. • Never-the-less we need to address some ordnance that will apply to other applicants - or this applicant if this deal falls through. 5. I would challenge the community at large to come together to express the community's concern in any way the law allows. • I would suggest that further research might be done beyond what we've been able to do. • That we band together to speak with one voice - and not fragmented voices. • That we demonstrate our level of community morality by ensuring that if the store opens here, it will not be supported. That it will be a money loser out of the chute. 6. This is a wake up call for the community. These types of businesses tend to show up in areas that are deteriorating- where prices are low enough to make them attractive to these types businesses. We must with dispatch get moving on the rehabilitation of down town - and seriously pursue redevelopment. The only positive aspect of this event is that it helps define blight in down town. • I will continue to put my energies into seeing our down town rehabed - and become an area we can be proud of once again. • I would challenge all the property owners to join the city's effort to enhance, not besmirch the down town area. (I understand the applicant in this case may not have been up front with the current owner on his intentions.) 7. I would like staff to bring back to the council the following: a. A list of alternatives and suggestion on an ordnance that will give the maximum control allowed under the law of such businesses. b. That we ensure that these types of businesses don't group together, that they be set back from schools, churches and residences. c. That should this business come to town, that we have a firm understanding with the police department that all relevant laws are strictly enforced. d. That city staff and the city attorney provide the community group any guidance needed to explore fully all legal alternatives. That staff work with outside legal entities that might assist us in this issue. 8. I would challenge the community to use this issue to bring consensus in things we want that will enhance the community rather than letting the market forces drag into town what they will, like the family cat dragging home a dead skunk. Ray Johnson City Council Person MARCIA MCCLURE TORGERSON 6200 Llano Road Atascadero, CA 93422 805-466-7980 July 25, 1995 CC 7/25/95 EXHIBIT B Atascadero City Council Re: Millhollin Mine Gentlemen: I would like to re-fresh your memory on some of the history of the City's involvement in the Millhollin Mine issue. * In 1992 the City of Atascadero applied for and acquired lead agency status in regards to the Millhollin Mine. During 1992 and 1993 the City worked very hard at getting Mr. Millhollin to file an ar�ended reclamation plan. The City set several deadlines, all of which Mr. Millhollin basically ignored. • By the end of 1993, after the County ignored neighborhood concerns and expanded its operation, the City and Mr. Millhollin agreed on ;a 90-day moratorium in an attempt to negotiate some sort of settlement to the conflict. • That moratorium went on until September 1994 when the City, as a result of pressure from the County and Legal pressure from the Millhollin's, agreed to sign the Interim Operations Agreement which stipulated that the mine could operate from October, 1 , 1994 through May 30, 1995. May 30th. has come and gone and the County has still been operating the mine through June and July and I assume will continue indefinitely. I don't understand why the City keeps changing its position on this matter. First, the City told Mr. Millhollin that he had to file an amended reclamation plan. Then, due to Mr. Millhollin threatening to sue, the City agrees to let him open the mine temporarily (from October 1994 through May 1995). Now, there is no amended reclamation plan nor a signed agreement and the City is allowing the mine to continue to operate anyway! Why did the City work so hard, from 1992-1994, to protect the neighborhood of the mine, only to turn its back on the same neighborhood now? Mr. Mayor, please place this issue on the Council's agenda as soon as possible. As lead agency, you have a responsibility to the citizens of Atascadero to address this issue and let them know where you stand. Sincerely, C , Marcia McClure T u e orgerson /m e CC 7/25/95 EXHIBIT C July 25, 1995 To: Atascadero City Council I am speaking to you tonight because I am also concerned about the future of my neighborhood. I live across Graves Creek from the Millhollin Mine. As my neighbors have reported to you, the Mine is still operating even though the Agreement you signed with Mr. Millhollin expired May 30, 1995 . In that now expired agreement, it said that the County workers in the Mine would not need to worry about dust control because they would be working during the rainy season. Now, they are still working, not during the rainy season, and are doing nothing to control the dust generated from their work. I'm sure there is a law that the City could enforce in regards to dust control . Dust control is only one of many issues involving the Mine' s operation that the City needs to address . Please put the Millhollin Mine on your agenda so that you can protect my neighborhood from the negative impacts of the Mine. Dorothy Fla erty 12100 Cenegal Atascadero 466-4484 REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda Item: Through: Andy Takata, Meeting Date: I Lugust 8, 1995 City Manager From:,,p Doug Davidson, Senior Planner File: GPC 95001 SUBJECT: General Plan Conformity Report and Finding for the acquisition of certain real property in the City of Atascadero by the County of San Luis Obispo to provide for the expansion of th Atascadero library. RECOMMENDATION: Receive Planning Commission Finding that acquisition of the subject property (see attachment) is in conformance with the City' s General Plan. BACKGROUND: On July 18, 1995 the Planning Commission determine that the acquisition of property at 6907/6925 Atascadero Av by the County of San Luis Obispo to allow for an expansion of the Atascadero library is in conformance with the General Plan. This is brought to the Council as an informational item- no action is required to be taken. The California Government C de requires that the "planning agency" report as to conformity with the General Plan prior to acquisition of property by a county within the corporate limits of a city. Attachment: Planning Commission staff report cc: Curt Sorg, County Property Manager 000001 CITY OF ATASCADERO Item: q. 2 STAFF RZPORT FOR: Planning Commission MEETING DATE: 7-18-95 BY: , p Steven L. DeCamp, City Planner FILE NO: GPCR 95-1 O SCT: Consideration of a General Plan Conformity Report and Finding for the acquisition of certain real property within the City of Atascadero by the County of San Luis Obispo. RXQQHV§NDATION: Staff recommends that the Commission find that the acquisition of certain real property (AP#'s 030-282-018 and 030-282-032) by San Luis Obispo County is in conformance with the Atascadero General Plan. SITUATION AND FACTS: 1 . Applicant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .San Luis Obispo County 2 . Representative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Curtis Sorg, County Property Manager 3 . Project Address. . . .. . . . . . . . .6907 Atascadero Ave. 6925 Atascadero Ave. 4 . General Plan Designation. . . . .L (Library) 5. Zoning District. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Public BACKGROUND The California Government Code, in Section 65402 . (a) and (b) provides, in pertinent part, as follows: (a) If a general plan or part thereof has been adopted, no real property shall be acquired by dedication or otherwise for street, square, park or other purpose, and no real property shall be disposed of, no street shall be vacated or abandoned, and no public building or structure shall be constructed or authorized, if the adopted general plan or part thereof applies thereto, until the location, purpose and extent of such acquisition or disposition, such street vacation or abandonment, or such public building or structure have been submitted I II 000002 STAFF R$PORT July 18, 1995 GPCR 95-1 Page 2 to and reported upon by the planning agency as to conformity with said adopted general plan or part thereof. (b) A county shall not acquire real property for any of the purposes specified in paragraph (a), nor dispose of any real property, nor construct of authorize a public building or structure, in another county or within the corporate limits of a city, if such city or other county has adopted a general plan or part thereof and such:general plan or part thereof is applicable thereto . . .until the location, purpose and extent of such acquisition. . . [has] been submitted to •and reported upon by the planning agency having jurisdiction, as to conformity with said adopted general plan or part thereof. SYSIS: The Land Use Element of the General Plan contains only a single reference to the County Library. Page II-27 contains the following language: "The County Library originally operated out of the Administration Building. The new County Branch Library is located at the northwest corner of Highway 41 and Atascadero Avenue . The site should be expanded to provide for library expansion and off-street parking. " Based on this one reference, the County' s acquisition of additional parcels to expand the library is clearly in conformance with the City' s General Plan. Indeed, one of the two affected parcels is designated L (Library) on the General Plan Land Use map. The second parcel can also be interpreted to carry the same designation because of its size and adjacency to the other "L" designated parcels . FINDING: Acquisition of the property referenced above appears to be in conformance with the policies of the Land Use Element of the General Plan. ATTACHMENTS: Exhibit A - Location Map 000003 I � 1► r �.�I Lot �� `5�:,�►s��1�♦E�• r� - owl Sol MA 17 mail MA ♦ �' Its RUG-02-1995 11:46 FROM NORTH CORST ENG.INC TO 4617615 P.03 REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL Meed Bate: =:1d/qS CITY OF ATASCADERO Agen fa Item: —3 Through: Andrea-J. Takata, City Manager From: i5teven J. Sylvester, City Engineer SUS: Bid Award for El Camino Real and State Hospital Entrance Signal and Lighting project RECOMMENDATION- Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution 78-95 authorizing the execution of a contract with Lee Wilson Electric Company to construct the El Camir o Real and State Hospital Entrance Signal and Lighting Project. The contract amount wi I be$77,443.00. DL.,,FCUSSION: Bids were solicited to provide a traffic signal and associated lighting at the entrance/exit from the State Hospital. Plans and Specifications were prepared by Associated Traffic Engineering. The project is shown in the current(Jule 14, 1994) 5-Year Capital Improven-*nt Pian as Project A-1 27 "ECR Hospital Sig l". The work involves the signalization of the intersection with improved intersection lighting. The bids have been checked for completeness and accuracy. The City Engineer finds the lowest responsible bidder to be Lee Wilson Electric Company with a bid of $77,443.00. The Engineer's Estimate for the project was$78,000.00. The Bid Summary prepared by the City Clerk and the itemized Bid Sun imary are included for reference as Attachments A and B. FISCAL IMPACT: The prolected fiscal impact to the City is: Construction Bid $ 77,4a 00 Contingencies @ 10% 7.744.30 Subtotal $ 85,187.30 000005 Report to City Council Meeting Date: 07!25!94 Page 2 Contract Administration, Construction Staking, Soils Testing. Inspection at 14% of Construction Bid 10.842.02 Total $96,029.32 The funding sources are a State Highway Account grant of$87,500.00 and City Fund 705"Road and Bridge Development Fees"for the remaining $8,529.32. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A-Project Bid Summary Attachment B-Itemized Bid Summary 000006. RUG-02-1995 11:46 FROM NORTH COAST ENG,INC TO ! 4617615 P.02 RESOLUTION NO.78 -95 • RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO,CALIFORNIA,AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH LEE WILSON ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR THE EL CAMINO REAL AND STATE HOSPITAL ENTRANCE SIGNAL AND LIGHTING PROJECT The City Council of the City of Atascadero, California hereby resolves as follows: 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with in the amount of$77,443.00. 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to make mirror corrections or modifications of a mathematical or clerical nature. 3. The Finance Director is hereby authorized to appropriate funds, if necessary; release and expend funds; and issue warrants to comply with the terms of this agreement. 4. The City Engineer is hereby authorized to execute changed Qrdere up to 10% of the bid amount. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Atascadero held on the 8th of August, 1995. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ADOPTED: ATTEST: CITY OF ATASCADERO By: LEE PRICE, City Clerk GEORGE P HIGHLAND, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: ARTHER R MONTANDON, City Attorney 9414005.ata 000007 HUG—Ud-1y95 11;47 FROM NORTH COAST ENGsINC TO 4617615 P.05 BID SUMMARY TO: Steve Sylvester, City Engineer North Coast ,,Engineering FROM: Lee Price /j� City Clerk t� BID NO.: 95-04 OPENED : 712$195 2:00 p.m. PROJECT: EL CAMINO REAL&HOSPITAL ENTRANCE TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND LIGHTING PROJECT Two (2) bids were received and opened today, as follows: Contractor Total Bid Lee Wilson Electric Company $77,443.00 P.O_ Box 250 Arroyo Grande, CA 93421 Safety Electric Corporation 84,993.00 4957 E. Lansing Way Fresno, CA 93727 Attachments: 2 Bids c: Valerie Humphrey, Engineering Department #TTACH M -- T 000008 HUU-02-19y5 11:48 FROM NORTH COAST ENG: INC TO 4617615 P.06 d � V► cri ou T J o ca 0- 0 003 ate. O � � m O eu $ $ OL CL Q ?. w Q 8 H {, J <EU U cs Z, C co. � � z z Q $ $ � d U. coa + M u1 m to a >01 = m O Q F— F" z civ as d et1 03 7 a CL c� o c 4l V C d Q 0 Q d Z e 0 rn 5 z H fn I N cc m a0 03 m in tu y o W t iLU TOTAL P.06 000009 REPORT TO COUNCIL Meeting ate: 8-8-95 CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda tem: l�- 7 THROUGH: Andy Takata, City Manager VIA: Brady Cherry, Director of Community Servi es FROM: Mark Markwort, Chief of Wastewater Operations SUBJECT: Award of Contract for Septage Dewatering Cone scion. RECOMMENDATION• Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 79 95 authorizing the execution of an Agreement with North county Septic Service for the establishment of a Septage Dewatering Service Concession Operation at the City's Wastewater Treatment Facility. BACKGROUND: Approximately one-half of the residences in ktascadero are connected to the City's municipal sewer system the remainder rely upon on-site septic systems. Most sanitation engineers recommend that the solids (septage) be removed from septic tanks every 3 to 5 years. Prior to 1989 the City accepted septage at it's wastewater treatment facility. However, after the occurrence of a treatment pond upset the City was compelled toIshut down it's septage receiving station. With no other wastewater treatment facility in San Luis Obispo County willing to accept septage, land application within the county or disposal at the Santa Maria Wastewater Treatment Facility were the only remaining options. In October of 1994, the last septage land application site in San Luis Obispo County closed. DISCUSSION• A component of the City's wastewater treatment facility upgrade plan is a $175, 000 renovation of the e isting septage receiving facility. After reviewing a video tape, observing a demonstration of dewatering equipment in operation and after receiving a proposal for the establishment of a privately owned septage dewatering facility in Atascade o; it has been concluded that the establishment of a septage dewatering operation at the City's wastewater treatment facility could save the City the cost of renovating it's deficient septage receiving station as well as generating revenue for the City. 0000io FISCAL IMPACT• Space rental and process water treatment fees are based upon total septage delivered to the facility. Process water treatment fees are set at $2.80/1000 gallons and space rental fees are $5.00/1000 gallons for a total of $7 .80/1000 gallons. With an anticipated volume of 3500 gallons/day, income from this operation could gross the City nearly $10, 000/year. Attachments: A) Resolution No. 79-95 B) Contract Document including a proposal submitted by Dennis Ryan RCE on behalf of North County Septic Service. C) Letter from Air Pollution Control District, County of San Luis Obispo indicating their willingness to issue Start Up Authorization. 000011 ATTACHMENT "A" 46 R$80LIITION NO. 79--95 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIF.ORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OV AN AGREEMENT WITH NORTH COUNTY SEPTIC SERVICE FOR SEPTAGE DEWATERING SERVICE CONCESSION OPERR�TION ATASCADERO WASTEWATER TREATMIINT. FACILITY JULY 1, 1993 - DECEMBER 31, 1995 The City Council of the City of Atascadero, California hereby resolves as follows: 1. The. Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with North County Septic Service for a septage dewaterin4%.service operation at Atascadero's Wastewater Treatment Facility. 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to make minor corrections or modifications of a mathematical or clerical nature. • 3 . The Finance Director in hereby authorized to receive fees for space rental and wastewater treatment according to the terms of the agreement. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Atascadero held on the of , 1995. ATTEST: CITY OF ATASCADERO LEE PRICE By. GEORGE P HIGHLAND City Clerk Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: ARTHER R. MONTANDON City Attorney 000012 ATTACI- NT ""B" Contract No. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES BY CONTRACTOR SEPTAGE DEWATERING SERVICE CONCESSION OPERATION JULY 1, 1995 - DECEMBER 31, 1995 This agreement is made upon the date of execution, as set forth below, by aild between "North County Septic Service" hereinafter referred to as "Contractor", and the City of Atascadero, California, a 'Municipal Corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City." The parties hereto, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, hereby agree to the following terms and conditions: 1:00 GENERAL PROVXSIONS 1.01 TERM: This agreement will become effective on the date of execution set forth below, and will continue in effect until terminated as °provided herein. 1.02 SERVXCBS To BE PERFORMED BY CONTRACTOR: Contractor agrees to perform or provide the services specified in "Description of Services" attached hereto as "Exhibit All hereby incorporated .herein. Contractor shall use the equipment, process, method, details and means of performing the above-referenced services described in Attachment A,, based upon the REO Enterprises proposal of February 27, 1995, submitted on behalf of North County Septio Service, by Dennis Ryan, RCE 32143, owner of REO. Enterprises. Contractor may, at Contractor's own expense, employ such assistants as Contractor deems necessary to perform the services required of Contractor by this agreement. City may not control, direct of supervise Contractor's assistants or employees in the performance of those services. 1.03 8PACF RENTAL AND PRWESS WATER TREATMENT PEEK: In consideration of this agreement, space rental and process water treatment fees are based upon total septage delivered to storage or process equipment. Process water treatment fees shall be $2.80/1000 gallons and space rental fees shall be $5.00/1000 gallons for a total of $7.80/1000 gallons. Payment to the City of Atascadero shall be received by the fifteenth (15th) of each month. Payments are required to be submitted to the City of Atascadero, Department of Public Works, Room 308, Atascadero, California. 000013 Payments received from the tenth (10th) of each month to the twenty-fifth (25th) of each month shall be considered delinquent and assessed a ten percent (10%) penalty. Failure by the Contractor to tender payment to the City within thirty (30) days of any payment so due, shall be sufficient cause for the City to terminate this agreement. 1. 04 LOCATION: Premises of operations is the Wastewater Treatment Facility located at 8005 Gabarda Road, Atascadero California. 1. 05 SUBLEASE: Contractor shall not sublease or otherwise convey any interest of any sort granted by this agreement to any person or persons whatsoever without prior written consent and approval by the City. 1. 06 RECORDS AND ACCOUNTS: Contractor shall keep true and accurate books and records showing all of its business transactions in separate records of account for the septage storage/dewatering operation, in a manner acceptable to the City. The City shall have the right, through its representatives, and at all reasonable times, to inspect such books and records. The City may require Contractor, at his expense, to have his records and accounts audited by an auditor acceptable to the City and shall present said audit to the Director of Finance within thirty (30) days after the completion of the audit. If Contractor fails to provide the required audit, the City shall contract to have an audit performed at the Contractor' s expense. 1. 07 CONDITIONS OF PREMISES: The taking of possession of the subject premises by Contractor shall, in itself, constitute acknowledgement that the premises are in good and tenantable condition. Contractor agrees to accept said premises in the present existing condition, "as is" . Contractor may construct or modify the said premises with prior written approval by the Director (or designee) of Public Works. Any plans for such construction, if applicable shall be submitted to the City for approval. Such construction or modification shall be without cost to the City. 1. 08 SIGNAGE: All signs, names or placards, shall be approved by the City prior to installation. All signs must meet all requirements and specifications as set forth by the City. 000014 1. 09 DAMAGE TOZDESTRUCTION OF PREMISES: Should the subject premises or any City property be totally or partially damaged or destroyed, the City shall promptly repair the same, except that the City shall have the option to terminate this Agreement if (a) the subject premises or equipment cannot reasonably be expected to be restored under existing law to substantially the same condition as existed prior to such damage or destruction within (90) days from the date that the insurance proceeds become available to the City; or (b) if the costs of such restoration would exceed one-half (1/2) of the full insured value of the premises or equipment necessary for the operation of the septage storage/dewatering operation; or (c) if the damage or destruction results from a casualty not customarily insured against by a policy of standard fire and extended coverage insurance having vandalism and malicious mischief endorsements. Any notice of termination given here shall be given to Contractor within fifteen (15) days after City determines that period of time required for and the estimated cost of such repair or restoration. 2. 00 OBLIGATIONS OF CONTRACTOR 2 . 01 MINIMUM AMOUNT OF SERVICE BY CONTRACTOR: Contractor agrees to devote the hours necessary to perform the services set forth in this agreement in an efficient and effective manner. Contractor may represent, perform services for and be employed by additional individuals or entities, in Contractor's sole discretion, so long as the performance of these extra-contractual services does not interfere with or present a conflict with City's business. 2 . 02 HOURS OF OPERATION: Hours of operation to be established by Contractor upon mutual agreement with the Director (or designee) of the Department of Public Works. Weekday hours available for delivery and dewatering are from 8: 00 am. to 3 : 00 pm. daily. Weekend hours available for delivery and dewatering are from 9:00 am. to 11: 00 am. 2 . 03 PERMITS: Contractor is required to provide City, prior to commencement of operation, a copy of a City Business License. Contractor agrees to obtain all permits required by government entities, to lawfully collect and dispose of septage. 2 . 04 TAXES: Contractor agrees to pay all lawful taxes, assessments or charges which may be levied by government entities. 0 000015 2 . 05 EQUIPMENT: Contractor, at his own expense, shall . completely equip the concession and keep all equipment in a first class manner to the satisfaction of tho Director (or designee) of Public Works throughout the term of this contract. 2 . 06 TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTALITIES: Contractor shall provide all tools and instrumentalities to perform the services under this agreement. 2 . 07 WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND OTHER EMPLOYEE ,BENEFITS: City and Contractor intend and agree that Contractor is an independent contractor of the City and agrees that Contractor and Contractor's employees and agents has no right to worker's compensation and otheremployee benefits. If any worker insurance protection is desired, Contractor agrees to provide worker's compensation and other employee benefits, where required by law, for Contractor' s employees and agents. Contractor agrees to hold harmless and indemnify City for any and all claims arising out of any claim for injury, disability, or death of any contractor and Contractor's employees or agents. 2 . 08 INDEMNIFICATION: Contractor hereby agrees to, and shall, hold City, its selective and appointive boards, officers, agents and employees, harmless and shall defend the same from any liability for damage or claims for damage, or suits or actions at law or inequity'; which may allegedly arise from Contractor's or any of Contractor' s employees' or agents ' operations under this agreement, whether such operations by Contractor or by any one or more persons directly or indirectly employed by, or acting as agent for, Contractor; provided as follows: a. That the City does not, and shall not, waive any rights against Contractor which it may have by reason of the aforesaid hold-harmless agreement, because of the acceptance by City, or the deposit with City by Contractor, of any of the insurance policies hereinafter described. b. That the aforesaid hold-harmless agreement by Contractor shall apply to all damages' and claims for damages of every kind suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, by reason of any of the aforesaid operations of Contractor or any agent or employee of Contractor regardless of whether or not such insurance policies shall have been determined to be applicable to any of such damages or claims for damages. 000016 2 . 09 INSURANCE: Contractor shall not commence work under this contract until s/he shall have obtained all insurance required under this section and such insurance shall have been approved by City as to form, amount and carrier: a. Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance. Contractor shall take out and maintain during the life of this contract such public liability and property damage insurance as shall protect City, its elective and appointive boards, officers, agents and employees, and Contractor and any agents and employees performing work covered by this contract from claims for damages for personal injury, including death, as well as from claims for property damage which may arise from Contractor's or any subcontractor' s operations under this contract, whether such operations be by Contractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by Contractor, the amounts of such insurance shall be as follows: (1) Public Liability Insurance. In an amount not less than $500, 000 per injury, including, but not limited to death to any one person and, subject to the same limit for each person, in an amount not less than $1, 000, 000 on account of any one occurrence; (2) Property Damage Insurance. In an amount of not less than $50, 000 for damage to the property of each person on account of any one occurrence. (3) Comprehensive Automobile Liability. Bodily injury liability coverage of $500, 000 for each person in any one accident and $1, 000, 000 for injuries sustained by two or more persons in any one accident.- Property damage liability of $50, 000 for each accident. (4) Worker' s Compensation Insurance. In the amounts required by law, if applicable. 00001'7 b. PROOF OF INSURANCE. Contractor shall furnish City, concurrently with the execution hereof, with satisfactory proof of carriage of the insurance required, and adequate legal assurance that each carrier will give City at least thirty (30) days' prior notice of the cancellation of any policy during the effective period of this contract. The certificate or policy of liability of insurance shall name City as an additional insured with the Contractor. 2 . 10 CONTRACTOR'S MAINTENANCE: Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, Contractor, at its own cost and expense agrees: a. To maintain throughout the agreement term in good sanitary order, condition, and repair, all portions of the leased premises, including, without limitation, (a) the storage tank area; (b) the area around the drain inlet, including the concrete apron; (c) any personal property of the Contractor situated upon the subject premises; (d) any ventilating or gas scrubbing equipment installed by the Contractor upon the subject premises. b. To notify the City promptly of any damage to the subject premises resulting from or attributable to the acts or omissions of the Contractor, its invitees or its authorized representatives, and thereafter promptly to repair all such damage at contractor's sole cost and expense. Contractor waives the provisions of Section 1941 and 1942 of the California Civil Code with respect to Contractor' s right to make repairs and to deduct the expenses thereof from the monthly payment payable by : the Contractor. 2 . 11 UTILITIES: Contractor shall provide for his/her own dewatering process water and power requirements at no cost to the City. Water for site cleanup operations will be provided at the discretion the Wastewater Treatment Facility Supervisor. 3. 00 OBLIGATIONS OF CITY 3 . 01 COOPERATION: City agrees to comply with all reasonable requests of Contractor necessary to the performance of Contractor' s duties under this agreement. 000018' 3 . 02 PLACE OF WORK: City agrees to furnish space at the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant for use by the Contractor while performing the services described within this contract. 4 . 00 TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT 4 .01 TERMINATION ON NOTICE: Notwithstanding any other provision of this agreement, any party hereto may terminate this agreement, at any time, without cause by giving at least fourteen (14) days prior written notice to the other parties to this agreement. 4 . 02 TERMINATION ON OCCURRENCE OF STATED EVENTS: This agreement shall terminate automatically on the occurrence of any of the following events: (1) Bankruptcy of insolvency of any party; (2) Sale of the business of any party; (3) Death of any party; (4) The end of the fourteen (14) days as set forth in this agreement; (5) End of the contract to which Contractor's services were necessary; or (6) Assignment of this agreement by Contractor without the consent of the City. 4 . 03 TERMINATION BY ANY PARTY FOR DEFAULT OF CONTRACTOR: Should any party default in the performance of this agreement or materially breach any of its provisions, a nonbreaching party, at their option, may terminate this agreement, immediately, by giving written notice of termination to the breaching party. 4 .04 TERMINATION: This Agreement shall terminate on December 31, 1995, unless extended as set forth in this Section. The City, with the agreement of the contractor, is authorized to extend the term if this Agreement beyond the termination date, as needed, under the same terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Any such extension shall be in writing and be an amendment to this Agreement. 4 .05 REMOVAL OF ALTERATIONS: City, by giving written notice to contractor within fourteen (14) days before the expiration or termination of the agreement, may elect to require Contractor, at its sole cost and expense, to remove the alterations specified by City in its notice, and shall make such repairs necessitated by the removal of said alterations, and any damage resulting therefrom, as may be necessary to restore the subject premises to good condition and repair, excepting only reasonable wear and tear, before the last day of the lease term or within fourteen (14) days of the City' s notice. This stipulation 000019 will not affect any improvements agreed to by the Director of Public Works, as described in Section 1. 07 of this agreement. 5. 00 MISCELLANEOUS 5. 01 REMEDIES: The remedies set forth in this agreement shall not be exclusive but shall be cumulative with, and in addition to, all remedies now or hereafter allowed by law or equity. 5. 02 NO WAIVER: The waiver of any breach by any party of any provision of this agreement shall not constitute a continuing waiver of any subsequent breachof this agreement. 5. 03 ASSIGNMENT: This agreement is specifically not assignable by Contractor to any person or entity. Any assignment or attempt to assign by Contractor, whether it be voluntary or involuntary, by operation of law or otherwise, is void and is a material breach of this agreement giving rise to a right to terminate as set forth in Section 4. 03 . 5. 04 ATTORNEY FEES: In the event of any controversy, claim or dispute between the parties hereto, arising out of or relating to this agreement, or the breach thereof, the prevailing party shall be entitled, in addition to other such relief as may be granted, to a reasonable sum as and for attorney fees. 5. 05 TIME FOR PERFORMANCE: Except as otherwiseexpressly provided for in this agreement, should the performance of any act required by this agreement to be performed by either party be prevented or delayed by reason by any act of God, strike, lockout, labor trouble, inability to secure materials, or any other cause except financial inability not the fault of the party required to perform the act, the time for performance of the act will be extended for a period of time equivalent to the period of delay and performance of the act during the 'period of delay will be excused; provided, however, that nothing contained in this Section shall exclude the prompt payment by either party as required by this agreement or the performance of any act rendered difficult or impossible solely because of the financial condition of the party required to perform the act. 5. 06 NOTICES: Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, any and all notices or other communications required or permitted by this agreement or by law to be served on or given to any party to this agreement shall be in • writing and shall be deemed duly served and given when personally delivered or in lieu of such personal service 000020 when deposited in the United States mail, first-class postage prepaid to the following address for each respective party: PARTY ADDRESS A. CITY OF ATASCADERO 6500 Palma Avenue Department of Atascadero, CA. 93422 Public Works Attention: Chief of Wastewater Operations (805) 461-7607 B. NORTH COUNTY SEPTIC SERVICE P.O. Box 2282 Paso Robles, CA. 93447 Attention: Winston Bullard (805) 239-3838 5. 07 GOVERNING LAW: This agreement and all matters relating to this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California in force at the time any need for the interpretation of this agreement or any decision or holding concerning this agreement arises. 5. 08 BINDING EFFECT: This agreement shall be binding on and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties hereto, but nothing in this Section shall be construed as i a consent by City to any assignment of this agreement or any interest in this agreement. 5. 09 SEVERABILITY: Should any provision of this agreement be held by a court of competent jurisdiction or by a legislative or rule making act to be either invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect, unimpaired by the holding, legislation or rule. 5. 10 SOLE AND ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement constitutes the sole and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. This agreement correctly sets forth the obligations of the parties hereto to each other as of the date of this agreement. All agreements or representations respecting the subject matter of this agreement not expressly set forth or referred to in this agreement are null and void. 5. 11 TIME: Time is expressly declared to be of the essence of this agreement. 5. 12 DUE AUTHORITY: The parties hereby represent that the individuals executing this agreement are expressly authorized to do so on and in behalf of the parties. 000021 5. 13 CONSTRUCTION: The parties agree that each has had an opportunity to have their counsel review this agreement and that any rule to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting shall not apply in the interpretation of this agreement or any amendments or exhibits thereto. The captions of the sections are for convenience and reference only, and are not intended to be construed to define or limit the provisions to which they relate. 5. 14 AMENDMENTS: Amendments to this agreement shall be made only with the mutual written consent of all of the parties to this agreement. Executed on 1995, at Atascadero, California. Attest: City of 'Atascadero By: LEE PRICE GEORGE P. HIGHLAND City Clerk Mayor Approved as to form: By: ARTHER R. MONTANDON WENSTON BULLARD City Attorney Owner: North County Septic Service 000022 EXHIBIT A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY CONTRACTOR Contractor shall provide professional services to the City and shall utilize said premises for the following purposes: A. Premises shall be used for the purpose of collecting, storing and dewatering domestic septage. B. Furnish and install and maintain at his own expense, all necessary equipment and proper facilities required for proper service to local septage haulers. C. Storage and service thereof shall be in an area approved by the Director of Public Works (or designee) . E. Operate the facility in a business-like manner to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works, and maintain said areas in conformance with the highest standards of health and safety for patrons, surrounding residences and city employees. F. All services provided on premises shall be approved by the Department of Public Works. G. All services provided on premises shall be rendered in conformance to all standards set forth by applicable governmental regulatory agencies. H. Concession shall not cause nuisance complaints, shall not cause the City to violate discharge requirements or disrupt normal treatment facility operations. I. Discharged process water must meet all requirements of Section 7-9 of the City Municipal Code. J. Raw septage may be stored in two 20,000 gallon watertight tanks for accumulation of septage between dewatering operations. K. Dewatering equipment will be delivered to the premises and dewatering accomplished approximately once per week. L. Immediately following dewatering, Septage Solids shall be promptly removed from the premises and shall be disposed of in conformance to all applicable regulatory standards. M. Contractor agrees to collect discharge water samples and have analyzed by a State Certified Laboratory, at contractors expense, any/all sampling deemed necessary by the Director of Public Works (or designee) . 000023 ATTACHMENT "Cfl TEL No .:805781 .035 Mag 31,95 16:57 No .011 P-01 AIR POLWTION CONTROL DISTRICT MUNTY OF SAN LUG OBISPO May 31, 1995 17ko ds Ryan Xw Eaterpisw 1953 CadW Avenue,Suite C McKixtlgy Acl CA 95521 FAX(707)8394012 Dear Mr.Ityan: I havo nwiewed the pwposcd opom lan of Ndrth Cmmty Septic and DcwdAft at ft Atam dero sewage tree moat plant. hosed on t*i omutba that we receivc d and duo to tho request for prompt actlaq the Air Pollution C 6A Dbtrlct would be prepared to tasue a Start Up Authorh atio n on the fint day of equipwat glom An Air Pollution Camtrrrl Dietdot Permit to operate may be required;we wM make a V&final d atiorx latex after evaluating addidal infoonmian. Ifit is determincd that a Pan*to required„ttxe anoW oprrating ft would be$340,and a cine-time Gaily evaluation and pmmit issmove fee of epproximat*5400 would be oharged. An appliaaticin for err Anthorny to QmtrVct and Permit to operate to ondosrA. Ifyou have any quwdons,feel to to cell me at(805)781.5912, Sinwroly, OQ& O . �.. i�eau Carlsam Air Pollution Control Engwneer cc: MaikMarkworC Cky Of Mw4doo by FAX 461-7615 North County Septh and mwa efiiing t!'1�IOII9EF.R�Ur{AN1WlSiV.[i'k�81RRi1.1]�iC 2158 Slurs Way,Stills B•Son Lull Obispo,CA 83401 to 806-781-504 • FAX;005-781.1035 +�pTnkd an+�Crclo��pa► 000024 Ohio 0'?--1`-+'3`�' 15:20 FROM ?-IORTH z=FIAST EtAG.INC TO 4610606 P.02 REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL Meeting Date: 08/08195 CITY OF ATASCADI RO Agenda Item: Through: Andrew J Takata, City Manager From: WSteven J Sylvester, City Engineer §UB.IECT• California Department of Transportation Cooperative Agreement for aintenance of Signal Preemption Equipment. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution 80-95 authorizing the City Manager to execute a CalTrans Cooperative Agreement (Attachment A) on behalf of the City. DIS►CU5sI0N: CalTrans permits the installation of City owned Signal Preemption E uipment with their traffic signal equipment, but does not allow the City access to the CalTrans signal controller hones to maintain the equipment. CalTrans maintains the City equipment under a Cooperative Agreement, with a separate Cooperative Agreement required for each intersection. City owned equipment is presently maintained by CalTrans under two Cooperative Agreements one at EI Camino Real and Marro Rood (Highway 49) and the other at El Camino Real and West Mall. New CalTrans traffic signals were installed at Del Rio Road and Hig way 101 as part of the Camino Real Assessment District improvements. City owned Tr affic Preemption Equipment was included in the installation. The subject Cooperative Agreement (Attachment A) is required to provide maintenance for this new equipment. FISCAL IMPACT: CalTrans will provide maintenance for the equipment at Del Rio Road and will charge the City under the same Fee Schedule as the two existing Agreemerits. There are no charges made until maintenance is requested. The agreement also requires that the City provide CalTrans with a Detector module and a discriminator module to be held until used for necessary maintenance. The cost of the two modules is approximately $2,680- The maintenance charges and the cost of the modules will be paid from Street Maintainence funds. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A- Cooperative Agreement Attachment 13- Resolution No. 80-95 000025 RESOLUTION NO. 80-95 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ON EXECUTION OF A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR MAINTENANCE OF SIGNAL PREEMPTION EQUIPMENT AT DEL RIO ROAD AND HIGHWAY 101 The City Council of the City of Atascadero, California hereby resolves as follows: 1 . The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with the California State Department of Transportation for maintenance of signal preemption equipment at Del Rio Road and Highway 101 . 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to make minor corrections or modifications of a mathematical or clerical nature. 3. The Finance Director is hereby authorized to appropriate funds, if necessary; release and expend funds; and issue warrants to comply with the terms of this agreement. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Atascadero held on the 8th day of August, 1995. ATTEST: CITY OF ATASCADERO By: LEE PRICE, City Clerk R. DAVID BEWLEY, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: ARTHER R. MONTANDON, City Attorney 000026 i 05-SLO-101-48 . 3 05-280-936081 Signal Preemption District Agreement #05-CA-031 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, ENTERED INTO ON is between the STATE OF CALIFORNIA, acting by and through its Department of Transportation, referred to herein as "STATE" and CITY OF ATASCADERO a body politic and a municipal corporation of the State of California, referred to herein as "CITY" RECITALS (1) STATE and CITY, pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 130, are authorized to enter into a Cooperative Agreement for 'improvements to and maintenance of State highways within CITY. (2) Highway improvements were made, via an Encroachment Permit, consisting of the installation of emergency fire preemption equipment at the ontersection of Route 101 ramps at Del Rio Road (PM 48 . 3) in the City of tascadero, in the County of San Luis Obispo, referred to herein as "PROJECT" . (3) STATE and CITY desire to specify herein the terms and conditions under which PROJECT is to be maintained. SECTION I CITY AGREES: (1) To provide STATE with the following spare parts at the Caltrans San Luis Obispo Maintenance Station: One (1) Optical Detector and one (1) Discriminator Module. CITY shall replace spare parts upon notification by STATE of the need for replacement. (2) To reimburse STATE for 100% of the cost of maintenance and operation of said preemption equipment. SECTION II STATE AGREES: (1) To maintain and operate the signal preemption equipment as nstalled, at CITY expense. Said maintenance shall include preemption operational timing. Page 1 of 3 00002'7 r District Agreement #05-CA-031 SECTION III IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED: (1) All obligations of STATE under the terms of this Agreement are subject to the appropriation of resources by the Legislature and the allocation of resources by the California Transportation Commission. (2) The cost of any maintenance referred to herein shall include all direct and indirect costs (functional and administrative overhead assessment) attributable to such work, applied in accordance with STATE ' s standard accounting procedures . (3) Either party may terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other. CITY shall pay all costs incurred by STATE which are reimbursable under this Agreement up to and including the date of termination. (4) Neither STATE nor any officer or employee thereof is responsible for any damage or liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by CITY under or in connection with any work, authority or jurisdiction delegated to CITY under this Agreement . It is understood and agreed that, pursuant to Government Code Section 895 .4, CITY shall fully defend, indemnify and save harmless the State of California, all officers and employees from all claims, suits or actions of every name, kind and description brought for or on account of injury (as defined in Government Code Section 810 . 8 occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by CITY under or in connection with any work, authority or jurisdiction* delegated to CITY under this Agreement. (5) Neither CITY nor any officer or employee thereof is responsible for any damage or liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by STATE under or in connection with any work, authority or jurisdiction delegated to STATE under this Agreement . It is understood and agreed that, pursuant to Government Code Section 895 .4 STATE shall fully indemnify and save harmless CITY from all claims, suits or actions of every name, kind and description brought for or on account of injury (as defined in Government Code Section 810 . 8) occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by STATE under or in connection with any work, authority or jurisdiction delegated to STATE under this Agreement . Page 2 of 3 000028 a District Agreement ##05-CA-031 (6) This Agreement shall remain in effect until terminated or modified, in writing, by mutual agreement. • STATE OF CALIFORNIA CITY OF ATASCADERO Department of Transportation 6500 Palma Ave Atascadero CA 93422 JAMES W. VAN LOBEN SELS Director of Transportation By Mayor Date. By Kenneth G. Nelson District Director ATTEST: By Date : City Clerk Date . Approved as to Form & Procedure Approved as to Content By • Attorney, Department of By Transportation Public Works Director Date: Date: Certified as to Funds & Approved as to Form Procedure By '� - A CiXy Attor y By Accounting Administrator Date: Date: Certified as to funds By Kathleen M. Copeland Budget Manager Date : Page 3 of 3 000029 REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda Item: _ Through: Andy Takata, Meeting Date: ugust 8, 1995 City Manager From: Steven L. DeCamp, City Planner Fie: GPA 94006 SUBJECT: Consideration of the Economic Development Element of the General Plan. RECOMMENDATION Resolution No. 15-95 - Approve attached Resolution 'mending the General Plan by adoption of an Economic Development Element. BACKGROUND: The Planning Commission has held a series of hearin s on the draft Economic Development Element of the City's General Plan. This series of hearings has resulted in the version of the Element attached to this report as contained in Resolution 15-95. • Attachments: Resolution 15-95 I I 1 l I r 1 000030 RZSOLUTION NO. 15-95 A AZSOLUTION OF TH$ COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO APPROVING AN AKKNDDZNT OF THE GENERAL PLAN BY ADOPTION OF AN $CONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT (GPA 94-006; City of Atascadero) WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero has grown considerably since incorporation; and WHEREAS, the City' s General Plan which was adopted to guide the City' s general growth would benefit from the addition of an Economic Development Element; and WHEREAS; the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero conducted a public hearings on the subject amendment which began on February 21, 1995 and concluded on June 20, 1995; and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65356 provides that a General Plan be amended by the adoption of a resolution; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Atascadero finds as follows : 1 . The proposed General Plan Economic Development Element recommended by the Planning Commission is consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan. 2 . The adoption of the proposed General Plan Economic Development Element will not have a significant adverse affect on the environment . The Negative Declaration prepared for the project is adequate. THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Atascadero does resolve to approve General Plan Amendment 94-006 as follows: 1 . Amendment to the General Plan text by adoption of an Economic Development Element as shown in the attached Exhibit A. 0001031. 0 Msolution No. 15-95 lap 2 • On motion by and seconded by the foregoing resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety by the following roll call 'vote: AYES : NOES: ABSENT: ADOPTED: CITY OF ATASCADERO, CA By: GEORGE P. HIGHLAND,Mayor ATTEST: LEE PRICE City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ARTHER R. MONTANDON, City Attorney PREPARED BY: STEVEN L. DeCAMP, City Planner 00.0032 EXHIBIT A . i CITY OF ATASCADERO 0 UENERAL PLAN � il.!, Til i Ii�Illl:, I�I' i III ul , 'I�I�I `' �Y � DRAFT ECOISOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT JUNE 20, 1995 000033 l CITY OF ATASCADERO GENERAL PLAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT DRAFT RECOMMENDED BY PLANNING COMMISSION NNE 20, 1995 000034 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE A. BASIC COMMUNITY GOALS X-1 B. MUNICIPAL POLICIES TO PROMOTE AND SUSTAIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GOALS X-2 C. PROMOTION OF SPECIFIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS X-4 D. OVERALL SUPPORT FOR RETAIL AND SERVICE COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES X-4 E. DOWNTOWN CORE AREA X-5 F. SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRIAL LAND AND PROFESSIONAL PARKS X-7 TECHNICAL APPENDICES BUSINESS CLIMATE ASSESSMENT MARKET ANALYSIS OF RETAIL, TOURISM, AND INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES PROMOTION OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, AND JOB GROWTH 000035 i X. ECONOMIC DEVEWPMENT ELEMENT During most of the twentieth century communities and their political leadership have taken a laissez-faire attitude toward business development within their communities . The attitude has been that cities would provide basic public services and that businesses would operate independently within the framework of these services to provide necessary goods and services to local residents . While this basic policy paradigm has worked well during most of the century, changes in the national and international economy have made it necessary for communities to develop a more pro-active attitude in support of existing businesses, entrepreneurs and local industry. The development in this century of modern transportation and communication technologies have changed the way goads and services are manufactured, distributed and purchased. The continued rapid development of these technologies and increasing competition between communities regionally, nationally and even internationally no longer guarantees that individual communities can maintain their economic position without significant effort and attention to the business community. In large 'part, because of state-wide tax policies, communities that lose their economic base as a result of the competition for retail sales, commercial services and industry, will be penalized. The penalty will be shortage of revenue for necessary public services, the possibility of high local unemployment, vacancies in commercial and industrial buildings, and a general reduction in the quality of life . A. BASIC COMMUNITY GOALS The City of Atascadero shall act to promote the economic health and vitality of its businesses to insure the creation of jobs, the promotion of entrepreneurial efforts, and to generate adequate tax revenue for public services . Toward this end the following goals, though not prioritized, are basic to the maintenance of the overall quality of the local economy: 1 . Protection and promotion of the overall commercial service and retail business sectors of the local economy to promote local patronage, strong performance in satisfying local demand for goods and services, and the creation of entry level jobs . 2 . Promotion of the downtown core area to preserve its historic function as the City' s commercial center, to improve the community' s entertainment and recreation attractions, and to X-1 000036 promote tourism and the traveler industry as a growth industry in the community. 3 . Recruitment of new commercial services and business enterprises which will broaden the City' s economic base, improve the local availability of goods and services, and improve and promote the economic viability of existing businesses . 4 . Support for the development of industrial areas that lead to the recruitment or development of high technology, emerging technology, and professional service businesses that will provide the community with a base of moderate and high salary career-oriented jobs . 5 . To provide the resources from business activity and increasing tax revenues to support the community' s high level of environmental, social, and educational quality, and to maintain and improve the City' s infrastructure. B. MUNICIPAL POLICIES TO PROMOTE AND SUSTAIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GOALS Changes in national and international economy have made it necessary for communities to develop a more pro-active -attitude in support of existing businesses, entrepreneurs, and local industry. The following policies are hereby adopted by the City Council of the City of Atascadero as part of the General Plan to improve the local economy: 1 . DEVELOPMENT OF A LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (a) Duties The Economic Development Commission will be organized, directed, and responsible to the City Council . The Commission will replace the current Economic Round Table. The commissioners will meet monthly to discuss progress in meeting economic development goals, to formulate economic development strategies, and to direct staff activities . The Commission be responsible for periodic reports to the City Council summarizing the state of the local economy. (b) Staff The Commission should be staffed by an economic development professional or executive director. 2 . DEVELOPMENT OF A PRO-BUSINESS COMMUNITY IMAGE The business license office is the one arm of the City that has annual interaction with all businesses in the community X-2 00003'7 I and especially with new businesses . The office should be oriented for the following services: (a) providing information to businesses (especially new businesses or start-ups) on local resources businesses can access to support their success; (b) maintaining data on businesses that is useful for economic development purposes; and (c) interacting with businesses in a positive, customer oriented manner. 3 . DEVELOPMENT OF A CUSTOMER ORIENTED ATTITUDE BY ALL DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY In differing degrees, the staff in other departments of the city interact with businesses and community residents . Staff in every department should emphasize a customer oriented attitude. A priority should be placed on assisting businesses and business development as problem solvers, rather than regulators . 4 . IMPLEMENTATION OF A REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY A redevelopment agency is a powerful economic development tool that the City shall use. Areas such as the downtown and industrial areas will need long-term community support to become economically successful . The City shall use the redevelopment mechanism to promote its economic success and obtain funding for economic development programs . 5 . SUPPORT AND PROMOTION OF THE CITY' S INDUSTRIAL AREAS Development of the City' s industrial areas will benefit from active promotion. Industries to be attracted should include those that will improve the City' s economic base and support and/or augment existing businesses . Promotion of industrial areas can be accomplished by the Economic Development Commission. A Redevelopment Agency can acquire and assemble land, and provide beneficial infrastructure improvements to enhance the marketability of the land. 6 . SUPPORT AND PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER CITY ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS The City' s economic development program will be most successful when it operates as a team effort and is inclusive of City staff, the Chamber of Commerce, the Business Improvement Association (BIA) and other organizations interested in assisting the community' s businesses . The Economic Development Commission should also • X-3 000038 form close ties with county-wide organizations such as the Private Industry Council, the San Luis Obispo Visitor and Conference Bureau and the County' s Economic Vitality Corporation. C. PROMOTION OF SPECIFIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS The City of Atascadero will promote specific economic development projects that should have immediate benefit to the City such as sales tax generators. These projects should have high economic development priority and support . The City may take the following actions to promote the development of these projects . 1 . SITE SELECTION The City shall identify sites for those projects that the community feels are best suited for development. Within the context of available resources and in partnership with owners, qualified developers and builders, the City shall support the preparation of proposed sites for immediate development for the purposes specified by providing as much assistance as fiscally prudent for preparing environmental studies, and constructing needed infrastructure improvements . 2 . RECRUITMENT The City' s Economic Development Commission and staff shall i formulate targeted recruitment strategies for those projects using the marketing information in the technical reports attached to this Element as well as other directories and resources . The recruitment strategy should include financing assistance. D. OVERALL SUPPORT FOR RETAIL AND SERVICE COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES The City shall participate in programs to promote the overall health and performance of the retail and service business sectors of the local economy. 1 . RECRUITMENT The Economic Development Commission shall prepare a marketing and recruitment plan that targets businesses that offer goods where demand is not satisfied locally. In addition, the Commission shall recruit those businesses whose goods and services satisfy a regional market as a means of bolstering the local economy and improving shopping opportunities . X-4 000039 (a) Chain Store Retailers The recruitment effort should make use of retail chain store directories to target those chain stores that ;fit best with available site locations and market demand for specific goods. (b) Independent Retailers This recruitment effort should target successful regional independent retailers that might be interested in locating a second or additional store in Atascadero. Independent retailers will often need financial incentives to relocate. The recruitment effort may be able to assist in obtaining or provide information on grants, low interest loans, rental write-downs, or other incentives to targeted businesses . The business recruitment effort may benefit from a partnership or cooperative effort with private business incubators in recruiting and locating new business enterprises . 2 . PREPARE A RETAIL, SERVICE COMMERCIAL, AND OFFICE SPACE INVENTORY OF ATASCADERO This inventory would be a valuable planning tool for the Economic Development Commission, Redevelopment Agency, and other City departments . Such an inventory can also be made available for distribution as part of a marketing or promotion program. This inventory shall be maintained and updated as necessary to retain its utility as 'a planning tool . 3 . ENCOURAGE IN-FILL DEVELOPMENT OF RETAIL INVENTORY Within the boundaries of approved commercial zones, the City should encourage in-fill, redevelopment, recruitment of new stores to fill vacancies, and the formation of clusters of synergistic stores. 4 . SUPPORT THE LOCAL PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVIQES BY THE CITY The City shall establish a policy and procedures for giving preference to local suppliers of those goods and services required for the operation of the City. To facilitate this policy direction, the City shall maintain a list of local providers of goods and services, and shall actively recruit additions to the list . E. DOWNTOWN CORE AREA The revitalization of the downtown core area is vital to X-5 000040 development of a healthy tourism industry in the community and is a way of preserving the historic social, cultural, and commercial core of the City. Economic development and redevelopment projects within the downtown core area shall be undertaken in conformance with the policies contained in the Downtown Element of the City' s General Plan. 1 . RE-AFFIRM A VISION STATEMENT FOR THE DOWNTOWN CORE AREA Invite the BIA, downtown businesses, property owners, and the Chamber of Commerce to assist in affirming a vision statement for the downtown core that emphasizes the development of business, specialty retail, restaurants, and tourist attractions as part of any overall plan to recreate the downtown as an entertainment center. 2 . DEVELOP TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN OR NEAR THE DOWNTOWN CORE AREA Develop a plan to finance and operate the Atascadero Recreation Center and Stadium Park Amphitheater projects to utilize these facilities as tourist attraction. Consider leasing both facilities to for-profit business operators . 3 . SUPPORT REDEVELOPMENT OF THE DOWNTOWN CORE Continue to provide support for the redevelopment, where practicable, of buildings of historic significance within the downtown core for use as restaurants, specialty retail stores, art galleries, second floor residential occupancies, and other appropriate mix of uses . 4 . SUPPORT CIRCULATION IMPROVEMENTS IN AND AROUND THE DOWNTOWN The City shall continue to support those transportation and circulation improvements, such as the Lewis Avenue Bridge and the Highway 41 extension and ramp improvements, to assure the continued viability of downtown core businesses and tourism attractions . 5. REDEVELOP THE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SITE In conformance with the Downtown Element of the General Plan, the City, the Redevelopment Agency, and the Atascadero Unified School District shall explore alternative land uses for the property currently occupied by the Junior High School . Uses compatible with the downtown core might include retail, services, offices, institutional, open space, and residential, or some mix of such suitable uses . X-6 000041 6 . CREATE A REVOLVING LOAN FUND TO ASSIST BUSINES'S DEVELOPMENT IN THE CORE AREA. Use a revolving loan fund (possibly capitalized with Community Development Block Grant funds) to provide low-interest loans and first year rental discounts as incentives for targeted retail or service businesses . F. SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRIAL LAND AND PROFESSIONAL PARKS The City shall actively support the development of all of the industrially-zoned land in the City, including support for modern business/professional parks with emphasis on the recruitment of high technology businesses. Efforts should be made to act in partnership with California Polytechnic State University research, and similar training programs, including business incubators, to promote the development of commercial applications of basic research as businesses in these parks . Development of other industrial land for light manufacturing and other appropriate uses shall be supported. 1 . REMOVE RETAIL USES AS ALLOWABLE USES IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK ZONE Allowing retail sales as a principal use in industrial zones decreases the already limited amount of space available for . base or industrial uses . The Zoning Ordinance shall be amended to provide for permitted uses which are consistent with the purpose of these zones as defined in the Land Use Element . Retail sales which are incidental or subordinate to industrial or manufacturing uses may, however, be allowed. 2 . TAKE STEPS TO PREPARE THE AREA FOR EXPEDITED DEVELOPMENT (a) Site Plan Work in partnership with developers to create a conceptual site plan for the industrial/professional parks. (b) Utilities and Environmental Studies Construct necessary sewer lines to serve the areas and prepare the necessary environmental studies to address significant environmental impacts, so that individual projects can receive quick approval under a negative declaration, or tiered Environmental Impact Report (EIR) , determination. . X-7 000042 (c) Negotiate Purchase Agreement Options . Negotiate an option price with the respective owners of the properties in the area zoned for industrial/professional park development . 4 . DEVELOP AN AGGRESSIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN Prepare an aggressive recruitment plan for targeting industries listed in the market analysis . The marketing plan should emphasize rapid land use and building permit processing and specific quality of life aspects of the Atascadero area that will attract individual corporate managers and Chief Executive Officers . 5 . SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF INCUBATOR FACILITIES Support the creation of incubator facilities within the industrially-zoned lands and/or professional parks . These projects might be joint efforts with developers to promote university research-oriented commercial business applications . X-8 • 000043 REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda Item; Through: Andy Takata, Meeting Date: ugust 8, 1995 City Manager From: ,Doug Davidson, Senior Planner File: ZC 95004 SUBJECT: Consideration of a request to amend the text of the Zoning Ordinance to allow "offices" as an allowable use in the Pedestrian Retail Overlay Zone of the downtown. RECOMMENDATION: i Ordinance No. 289 - Read by title only and approve cn first reading amending the text of the Zoning Ordinance r lating to the downtown Pedestrian Retail Overlay zone. BACKGROUND: On July 5, 1995, the Planning Commission held a pub is hearing and subsequently recommended approval of Zone Text hange 95004 on a 7:0 vote. Attachments: Planning Commission staff report (includes Ordinance No. 289) 000044 CITY OF ATASCADERO Item: B• 3 STAFF REPORT FOR: Planning Commission Meeting Date: July 5, 1995 BY: Doug Davidson, Senior Planner File No: ZC 95004 SUBJECT: Consideration of an request to amend the text of the Zoning Ordinance to designate "offices" as an allowable use in the Pedestrian Retail Overlay Zone of the downtown. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission forward Zone Change 95004 for approval to the City Council subject to the Findings contained in Draft Ordinance 289 in Attachment D. SITUATION AND FACTS: 1. Applicant. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .City of Atascadero 2. Environmental Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Negative Declaration posted June 13, 1995 BACKGROUND: . On March 28, 1995, the City Council initiated a zone text change on behalf of the Economic Round Table to allow "offices" as primary permitted use in the Pedestrian Retail Overlay zone in the downtown. The Economic Round Table request was made after a presentation by Dwight and Shaku Huffman on their efforts to obtain a business license at 5493 Traffic Way. The Huffmans had to include a retail component in their business in order to acquire a timely business license. This zone of the downtown is slated primarily for small scale retail - "offices" currently require a Conditional Use Permit. ANALYSIS: The Pedestrian Commercial zone is "the primary pedestrian- oriented retail, office, and service commercial district in the downtown area (Page 22 Downtown Master Plan) . The Pedestrian Retail Overlay zone, a section of the underlying Pedestrian Commercial zone, contains the "greatest potential for reinforcement as the primary retail area and intensification of retail uses is important" (Page 27 Downtown Master Plan) . 1 000045 I • Allowing "offices" as a primary use in this zone doesn't exactly further this premise, however, given the number of vacancies and the lack of pedestrian retail activity at this time, it seems proper. Offices, either on the first or second floor, do not expressly conflict with the policies of the Downtown Plan and will become another valid land use to generate new business in the Downtown. This is particularly true in the case of the Innovation Development Center, the business incubator concept of the Huffmans. This is a unique and appropriate land use in the downtown - one which combines retail, training, service, and office. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A - Location - Downtown Pedestrian Retail Overlay zone Attachment B - List of Uses - Downtown Pedestrian Retail Overlay zone Attachment C - Negative Declaration Attachment D - Draft Ordinance 289 2 000046 ATTACHMENT A CITY OF ATASCADERO LOCATION MAP 49i COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ZONE CHANGE 95004 DEPARTMENT lAyf ( FH ® � 1 ('r -•� �� 1111 1 s +_� 1 000047 ATTACHMENT B CITY OF ATASCADERO R 1p LIST OF USES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT �o DEPARTMENT ZONE CHANGE 95004 ADOPTED JUNE 27, 1983 PR (Pedestrian Retail) Overlay Zone 9-3.501. Purpose: The Pedestrian Retail Overlay Zone identifies that area within the Downtown General Plan designation that has the greatest potential for reinforcement as the City's primary retail shopping area. For these reasons, ground floor uses within the PR Overlay Zone will be limited to encourage supportive retail and pedestrian oriented service uses. 9-3.502. Allowable Uses: The following uses shall be allowed in the Pedestrian Retail Overlay Zone. The establishment of allowed uses shall be as provided by Section 9-2.107 (Plot flans) and Section 9-2.108 (Precise Plans) : (a) Furniture, home furnishings and equipment (b) General merchandise stores (c) Personal services (d) Utility offices (e) Hardware (f) Eating and drinking places (exclusive of drive through facilities) (g) Residences (second floor only) 9-3.503. Conditional Uses: The following uses may be allowed in the Pedestrian Commercial Zone. The establishment of conditional uses shall be as provided by Section 9-2.109 (Conditional Use Permits) : (a) Amusement services (b) Public assembly and entertainment (c) Libraries and museums (d) Retirement hotel (second floor use only) (e) Offices (f) Temporary events 9-3.504. Development Standards: Setbacks, minimum lot size, parking requirements, and sign regulations shall be the same as for the Pedestrian Commercial zone. 3-57 000048 CITY OF ATASCADERO EXHIBIT A R P QA �4 "' COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE t a g DEPARTMENT ADOPTED JUNE 27, 1983 PR (Pedestrian Retail) Overlay Zone 9-3.501. Purpose: The Pedestrian Retail Overlay Zone identifies that area within the Downtown General Plan designation that has the greatest potential for reinforcement as the City's primary retail shopping area. For these reasons, ground floor uses within the PR Overlay Zone will be limited to encourage supportive retail and pedestrian oriented service uses. 9-3.502. Allowable Uses: The following uses shall be allowed in the Pedestrian Retail Overlay Zone. The establishment of allowed uses shall be as provided by Section 9-2.107 (Plot Plans) and Section 9-2.108 (Precise Plans) : (a) Furniture, home furnishings and equipment (b) General merchandise stores (c) Personal services (d) Utility offices (e) Hardware (f) Eating and drinking places (exclusive of drive through facilities) (g) Residences (second floor only) 9-3.503. Conditional Uses: The following uses may be allowed in the Pedestrian Commercial Zone. The establishment of conditional uses shall be as provided by The 9-2.109 (Conditional Use Permits) : (a) Amusement services (b) Public assembly and entertainment (c) Libraries and museums (d) Retirement hotel (second floor use only) (e) Offices' (f) Temporary events 9-3.504. Development Standards: Setbacks, minimum lot size, parking requirements, and sign regulations shall be the same as for the Pedestrian Commercial zone. 3-57 000049 ATTACHMENT C ZONE CHANGE 95004 CITY OF ATASCADERO uw ts� ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR NEGATIVE DECLARATION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPT. 6500 PALMA AVE. ATASCADERO. CA 93422 (805) 461-5035 APPLICANT: CITY OF AT A S C A D E R O PROJECT TITLE: ZONE CHANGE 95004 PROJECT LOCATION: DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN RETAIL OVERLAY ZONE. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT TO DESIGNATE "OFFICES" AS AN ALLOWABLE USE IN THE DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN RETAIL OVERLAY ZONE. FINDINGS: 1. The project does not have the potential to degrade the environment. 2. The project will not achieve short-term to the disadvantage of long-term environmental goals. 3. The project does not have impacts which are individually limited,but comulatively considerable. 4. The project will not cause substantial adverse effects on human being$either directly or indirectly. DETERNIINATION: Based on the above findings, and the information contained in the initial study(made a part hereof by refer- ence and on file in the Community Development Department), it has been determined that the above project will not have an adverse impact on the environment. Henry Engen Community Development Director Date Posted: --�u N E i3 1) l99S Date Adopted: ,7u L y 2 S, i`I S CDD 11-88 000050 i ATTACHMENT D ZONE CHANGE 95004 ORDINANCE NO. 289 , AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT TO DESIGNATE "OFFICES" AS AN ALLOWABLE USE IN THE DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN RETAIL OVERLAY ZONE (Zone Change 95004) WHEREAS, the proposed zoning text amendment proposes standards that are consistent with the General Plan as required by Section 65860 of the California Government Code; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendment is in conformance with Section 65800 et seq of the California Government Code concerning zoning regulations; and WHEREAS, the City Council has approved a request submitted by the Economic Round Table to initiate the subject text amendment; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendment does not have a potential to result in a significant adverse effect on the environment and the Negative Declaration prepared for the project is adequate; and WHEREAS, the Atascadero Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 5, 1995 and has recommended that the proposed amendment be incorporated into the City Zoning Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Atascadero does ordain as follows: Section 1. Council Findings. 1. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan, and compatible with the stated purpose of the Zoning Ordinance. 2. The proposal will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. Section 2. Ordinance Text. Zoning Ordinance Section 9-3.502. is hereby amended by the addition of allowed land use (h) "Offices" as shown in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. (Note: In conjunction with this, Section 9-3.503 (e) is hereby deleted. ) 000051 • Ordinance No. 289 Page 2 Section 3. Publication. The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published once within fifteen ( 15) days after its passage in the Atascadero News, a newspaper of general circulation, printed, published and circulated in the City in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code; shall certify the adopting and posting of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance and this certification together with proof of posting to be entered into the Book of Ordinances of the City. Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the 31st day after its passage. On motion by Councilperson and seconded by Councilperson , the foregoing ordinance is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ADOPTED: CITY OF ATASCADERO By: GEORGE P. HIGHLAND, Mayor ATTEST: LEE PRICE, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: ANDY TAKATA, City Manager 000052 ATTACHMENT D (CONT. Ordinance No. 289 Page 3 APPROVED AS TO FORM: ARTHER R. MONTANDON, City Attorney PREPARED BY: STEVEN L. DeCAMP, City Planner 000053 0*N APq ScgO QE CT1'a 11� e o D wn o A BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION ® P. O. BOX 1607 j • ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA 93 RECEIVED j June 9,1995 M_� Mr.Andy Takata City Manager City of Atascadero Dear Mr. Takata: As we have recently discussed in your office,the BIA requests that the City of Atascadero renew our agreement that the city will continue to pay the property taxes and mainter ance on the BIA public parking lot located near the intersection of Palma and Traffic Way. We feel that this renewal will be to our mutual advantage and will continue to erve the public. If possible,this renewal should be valid for five years,with a renewal option. Yours Truly, H.D.(Dwight uffrnan President,BIA 000054 REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ATASCADERO Item No: 66- Through: Andy Takata, City Manager Meeting Date: �ugust 8, 1995 Via: Steven L. DeCamp, City Planner File N�. : CUP #94004 VAR #95001 From: Gary Kaiser, Associate Planner(�W RA #95001 SUBJECT: Consideration of conditional use permit, variance and road abandonment applications filed by the Atascadero Mu ual Water Company (AMWC) for the relocation and upgrade of ex sting pump facilities located near the intersection of San Gab iel and San Marcos Roads. REC IMMENDATION I Per the recommendation of the Planning Commission, the City Council should: 1. Find the Negative Declaration prepared foi the project be found adequate under the requirements of California's Environmental Quality Act (C QA) ; 2. Approve Variance #95001 on the Findings and Conditions contained in Attachment A; 3• Approve Conditional Use Permit #94004 bas !d on the Findings and conditions contained in Attachment A; 4. Approve Resolution #10-95 (Attachment A) , thereby abandoning a portion of unimproved San Ma os Road right-of-way, based on the Findings and c ditions contained therein. BACKGROUND- On December 13, 1994, the Council found that a minor realignment of a portion of the unimproved right-of-way for San Marcos Road would be consistent with the General Plan and indeed appropriate given the safety problems that would result from buildout of the existing right-of-way near its junction with San Gab iel Road. Since the preferred alignment for San Marcos Road is across City property, the Council agreed that the AMWC project s ould be accepted and processed as a conditional use permit a' plication whether accompanied by a road abandonment applicatio to realign said right-of-way or not. q 0000555 Upon review of the conditional use permit application, it became clear that there would be no way to situate the proposed new building on the site without some flexibility from typical building setback requirements. In addition, although the road abandonment is not necessary for this project to be approved, staff felt it would be cleaner to go ahead and abandon the unnecessary portion of right-of-way now. The subject conditional use permit application was therefore joined by variance and road abandonment applications. On April 4, 1995 the Planning Commission considered these applications. Although AMWC thought that a consensus was reached at a neighborhood meeting held prior to the Planning Commission hearing, public testimony was received indicating displeasure with the size, placement and design of the building. In addition, staff felt the proposed building would be too close to San Gabriel Road. The Commission continued their April 4, 1995 discussion to allow AMWC to once again meet with neighbors and reconsider matters of design and placement. Following another neighborhood meeting and further plan revisions the matter was rescheduled for the Commission' s July 5, 1995 agenda and, absent any public testimony, the Commission made a unanimous recommendation to the Council that the project be approved. While the Planning Commission was discussing the next agenda item that night, however, Mr. Steven Ward (who lives adjacent to the site) appeared and his letter opposing the project was received by staff (Attachment B) . AMWC has since responded to Mr. Ward (Attachment C) . Although numerous project alternatives have been explored over the past several months, neither staff nor AMWC know how the project could be modified in manner that satisfies Mr. Ward. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A - July 5, 1995 staff report (includes 4/4/95 staff report) Attachment B - Minutes of Planning Commission Hearings Attachment C - Letter from Steven Ward Attachment D - Letter from AMWC to Steven Ward cc: Mr. Ken Weathers Mr. Steven C. Ward GK:RA95001/VAR95001/CUP94004.cc 000056• H I IIA(;NMtN I A JULY 5, 1995 STAFF REPORT CUP 494004; VAR 495001 & RA 495001 M E M O R A N D U M DATE: July 5, 1995 TO: Planning Commission (f-=>A FROM: Gary Kaiser, Associate Planner RE: Proposed Booster Station Upgrade @ 7000 San Gabriel Road CUP #94004; RA #95001; & VAR #95001 (Atascadero Mutual Water Company) RECOMMENDATION• The Planning Commission should make the following recommendations to the City Council: 1. That Findings be made by the Council that no significant environmental effects would result from project approval and that the Negative Declaration prepared for the project (Attachment C) is adequate under the requirements of California' s Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) ; 2 . That Road Abandonment #95001 be approved based on the Findings and Conditions contained in the Draft Resolution (Attachment C) ; 3. That Variance #95001 be approved based on the Findings and Conditions contained in Attachment C; ' 4. That Conditional Use Permit #94004 be approved based on the Findings contained in Attachment C and subject to the revised Conditions of Approval contained in Attachment B. DISCUSSION• The Planning Commission will recall their consideration of this project at their regular meeting of April 4, 1995. Both the staff report and minutes of that hearing are attached hereto for reference (Attachment C) . To recap, the Commission received testimony from the Atascadero Mutual Water Company (AMWC) regarding the need for facility upgrades and a building to house not only the larger pumps necessary now but additional pumps necessary in the future. Public testimony was also received from: neighborhood residents who expressed concerns regarding the design of the proposed building and its proximity to San Gabriel Road. Following public testimony and ensuing discussion, the Commission voted to continue the matter while representatives of AMWC met with neighborhood residents to try to ameliorate their concerns . 00005'7 Although AMWC had held a neighborhood meeting prior to the Commission' s April 4, 1995 hearing and attempted to design the proposed building based on what they thought was a consensus reached, evidently there was either no consensus reached or it was a different group of neighbors who attended the April 4, 1995 hearing. In any case, another neighborhood meeting was held on May 25, 1995 and the most recent design emerged (Attachment A) . The revised plan now being presented to the Commission shows the building pushed much farther from the San Gabriel Road right-of-way and lowered somewhat (approximately 3 feet) through the establishment of a finish floor elevation lower than the adjacent grade on the uphill side of the building. In addition, the building is now proposed to have stucco exterior rather than split- face block. The combination of these three changes moots previous safety concerns and, in staff' s opinion, maximizes neighborhood compatibility to the extent feasible. Now that a twenty (20) foot setback from the existing San Gabriel Road right-of-way is proposed, there is no longer a need for a variance from front yard setback requirements (although a variance is still necessary from normal rear yard setback requirements) . In conclusion, staff' s recommendation on this matter remains the same as provided in the April 4, 1995 staff report except that a revised set of Conditions of Approval (Attachment B) is being recommended with respect to the Conditional Use Permit application so that changes in the design of the project are reflected. Attachments: Attachment A -- Revised Site Plan & Building Elevations Attachment B -- Revised Conditions of Approval (for CUP) Attachment C -- April 4, 1995 staff report GK:cup94004.pc2 000058 I r CITY OF ATA.SCADERO ATTACMENT A REVIS D SITE PLAN/ELEVATIONS t _• r" � ° _ CUP 494004; RA #95001 & left COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT VAR #9 5 0 01 DEPARTMENT r + r J MvJWnJ%ray vM 1Ytli fiW t�,$3 Ay '1' 1Zc „d�ah 1 aJlL�s.Y�l 191�ctYki u,rs M'p •N+>+•>.• W I .14 1 le ti 16 7 ` Wr : ' _j 3 ,o i 000059 ATTACHMENT B - Revised Conditions of Approval Conditional Use Permit #94004 7000 San Gabriel Road (Atascadero Mutual Water Company) July 5, 1995 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. This conditional use permit approval allows for the Atascadero Mutual Water Company' s relocation and upgrade of existing pump facilities located at 7000 San Gabriel Road. The approved use shall be established in conformance with, and shall maintain conformance with, all applicable provisions of the Atascadero Municipal Code. Any expansion or substantial modification of the project shall be subject to the approval of the Planning Commission. 2. A building permit shall be obtained for the project and a final inspection received. All ordinary requirements of the City Building Division that are necessary to secure and final such a building permit shall be met Prior to the issuance of said building permit, the associated Variance application (VAR #95001) shall have been approved and effective (i.e. , no successful or unresolved appeals exist) . 3. The size, style and placement of the proposed building shall be in substantial conformance with Attachment B (Revised Site Plan & Building Elevations) . 4. The site shall be landscaped in accordance with Attachment B (Revised Site Plan & Building Elevations) prior to the final inspection. Landscaping and irrigation details shall be shown on building permit plans. 5. This Conditional Use Permit shall be subject to reconsideration, and possibly rescinded or re-approved with different conditions, if the Planning Commission or Community Development Department staff find the site is not being properly maintained or the building, landscaping or other site improvements otherwise fall out of conformance with this approval. 6. This Conditional Use Permit approval shall expire one ( 1) year from the date of final approval, unless: a. Substantial site work toward establishing the authorized use has been performed, as defined in Section 9-2. 114 of the Zoning Ordinance; or b. The project is completed, as defined in Section 9-2. 115 of the Zoning Ordinance; or (Page 1 of 2) 000060 1 C. An extension has been granted, as defined in Section 9- 2. 118 of the Zoning Ordinance; or d. A building moratorium is imposed on the project site. i GK:cup94004.co2 (Page 2 of 2 ) 000061 ATTACHMENT C APRIL 5, 1995 STAFF REPORT CUP #94004; RA #95001 & CITY OF ATASCADERO VAR #95001 STAFF REPORT 0 FOR: Planning Commission Meeting Date: April 4, 1995 BY: Gary Kaiser, Associate Planner File No: CUP #94004; VAR #95001 & RA #95001 SUBJECT: Consideration of conditional use permit, variance and road abandonment applications filed by the Atascadero Mutual Water Company for the relocation and upgrade of existing pump facilities located near the intersection of San Gabriel and San Marcos Roads. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission should make the following recommendations to the City Council: 1. That the Negative Declaration prepared for the project be found adequate under the requirements of California' s Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) ; 2 . That Road Abandonment #95001 be approved based on Findings and Conditions contained in the Draft Resolution (Attachment G) ; 3. That Variance #95001 be approved based on the Findings and Conditions contained in Attachment H; 4 . That Conditional Use Permit #94004 be approved based on the Findings contained in Attachment I and subject to the Conditions of Approval contained in Attachment J; SITUATION AND FACTS: 1. Applicant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Atascadero Mutual Water Company 2. Representative. . . . . . . . . . . .Joe Elkins, Architect 3. Project Address. . . . . . . . . . .7000 San Gabriel Road 4 . Legal Description. . . . . . . . .Park Res. "A" & ptn. of San Marcos Road, Amendment D, A.C. 5. Site Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.25 acres (approx. ) 6 . Zoning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Residential Suburban (RS ) 1 000062 7. General Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . .Suburban SFR/Collector Road 8. Existing Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Above-ground pump facilities 9. Environmental Status. . . . . .Negative Declaration posted January 17, 1995, ANALYSIS: The Atascadero Mutual Water Company (AMWC) presently owns and operates existing above-ground pumps and related devices within a portion of the otherwise unimproved right-of-way for San Marcos Road just south of its junction with San Gabriel Road. Located between this "paper" portion of San Marcos Road and improved San Gabriel Road lies a small "Park Reservation" owned by the City of Atascadero. The "Park Reservation" and affected right-of-way together constitute the project site, occupying roughly one- quarter of an acre at 7000 San Gabriel Road (Attachments A & B) . Based on studies prepared by AMWC, the existing pumps are outdated and insufficiently sized to accommodate future water supply needs in the large area served by the pumps. In addition, the existing pumps are noisy at times and somewhat unsightly due to inadequate screening. In light of all this, AMWC proposes to remove existing pump facilities and construct a new 18' X 25' building on the "City' s side" of what is now unimproved San Marcos Road right-of-way to house the upgraded pumps needed (Attachment C) . The new building, to be constructed of tan split-face block and a removable brown-trimmed tile roof, is intended to ( 1) screen the pumps and associated above-ground facilities in a manner that is architecturally compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhood and (2) to soundproof pump operations, or at least reduce noise from present conditions. The location of the proposed building is flexible provided it situated such that San Marcos Road can still be built at some future date. AMWC' s original plan was to locate the building closer to the centerline of San Marcos Road right-of-way (Attachment D) , but plans were changed in an effort to mitigate concerns of a contiguous property owner who feared, and perhaps still fears, that the building would be too imposing. In addition to the new pump house building, PG&E has indicated that the new pumps will require placement of a pad-mounted transformer (which AMWC agrees should also be appropriately screened) . Although proposed and alternate locations for the necessary transformer are shown on proposed plans, its location is totally flexible. Staff feels the alternate location is preferable to the proposed location, as it would be less likely to impede future widening of San Gabriel Road. 2 000063 Conditional Use Permit The proposed use is defined by the Zoning Ordinance as a "utility facility, " which is listed as a conditional use within the RS (Residential Suburban) zone. Since the project constitutes a substantial change from the existing nonconforming use, an approved conditional use permit is necessary. Road Abandonment Both the existing and proposed pump facilities are located within the unimproved right-of-way for San Marcos Road. Whether the proposed upgrade occurs or not, the pump facilities will complicate the future construction of a road in this location. At the same time, the General Plan' s Circulation Element calls for the eventual construction of San Marcos Road from San Gabriel Road south to its junction with Sierra Vista Road. Realizing that the presentfhistoric alignment of San Marcos Road at its connection with San Gabriel Road is less than ideal due to the angle at which the right-of-way intersects with San Gabriel Road, and also realizing that a superior alignment for San Marcos Road can be established through the adjacent "Park Reservation" property already owned by the City, AMWC proposes to abandon the current right-of-way. The City Council has already found such a realignment of San Marcos Road appropriate (Attachment E) . The site plan provided by AMWC shows such an alternate alignment for San Marcos Road. The new alignment provides for a shorter connection to San Gabriel and could be constructed in accordance with City standards related to geometry, slope and width. It should be noted, however, that a vertical curve, or "sag, " in existing San Gabriel Road limits sight distance along that street. Thus, if and when this portion of San Marcos Road is built, some improvements to San Gabriel Road will probably be required. These San Gabriel Road improvements would be necessary whether San Marcos is built in its present right-of-way or the proposed, superior location. The proposed project would not worsen existing deficiencies along San Gabriel Road nor would it substantively increase the cost of bringing both streets up to City Standards at some future date. Variance Upon abandonment of the existing San Marcos Road right-of-way, contiguous parcels (the City' s Park Reservation to the east and Parcel A, PM 22-79 to the west) could be merged with the abandoned right-of-way such that the centerline of what is now the right-of-way would become the common property line. Once this occurs, AMWC facilities would be situated entirely on City property. The City' s lot would increase in size as would the contiguous privately-owned residential lot. 3 000064 Even with the abandonment -- which deepens the City' s lot -- it is not possible to construct the size building necessary and 40 comply with the normal RS zone building setback standards. The required front, side and rear setbacks are twenty (20) feet, ten ( 10) feet and five (5) feet, respectively. Based on proposed plans, the new building would comply with side and rear setbacks but would be located a mere four (4) feet from the existing San Gabriel Road right-of-way. However, in order for San Gabriel Road to be constructed to City Collector Standards, an additional five (5) feet of right of way adjacent to the City' s Park Reservation will be necessary. This would push San Gabriel Road dangerously close to the booster station building. Staff is therefore recommending the original design -- to slide the building as close to the centerline of the existing San Marcos Road right-of-way as possible -- be approved. This original- proposed building location makes for a safe situation upon ultimate buildout of streets in the area, but still requires a variance from typical RS-zone setback requirements (front and rear in this case) . Environmental Review An Initial Study has been conducted for the project and it was found that the redesigned project may be unsafe due to the proximity of the new building to San Gabriel Road. The original design, on the other hand, does not have such a potentially significant impact on public safety. Thus, the original location proposed for the new building is environmentally superior. Provided no buildings are located at least thirty (30) feet from the centerline of the San Gabriel Road right-of-way, no potentially significant effects would result. CONCLUSIONS• In staff ' s opinion, there is no question the existing pumps must be upgraded to ensure an adequate and reliable water supply to the substantial area served by the pumps (most of Ardilla, San Gabriel and Portola Roads, and all of the 3F Meadows, Summit Hills and Old Morro Road areas) . Moreover, staff feels the proposed building is necessary to eliminate existing aesthetic and noise-related problems and decrease threats that these vital water supply facilities are vandalized or otherwise damaged. Although it may be a long time before San Gabriel and San Marcos Roads are built-out to their full width, the originally planned location for the building is preferred because it situates the building a safe distance from the respective rights-of-way for these roads. The proposed building is architecturally compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhood and should not be unduly imposing. On the contrary, staff feels the project would have a positive net affect on the aesthetics of the site and therefore neighborhood compatibility. 4 000005 r ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A —Location Map (Zoning) Attachment B - Redesigned Site Plan Attachment C - Original Site Plan Attachment D - December 13, 1994 Staff Report to Council Attachment E - December 13, 1994 Council minutes Attachment F - Negative Declaration Attachment G - Draft Resolution No. 10-95 Attachment H - Findings & Conditions for Variance Approval Attachment I - Findings for CUP Approval Attachment J - Conditions of CUP Approval GK:RA95001/VAR95001/CUP94004.sr 5 000066 ATTACHMENT A LOCATION MAP (ZONING) CITY OF ATASCADERO RA #95001; VAR #95001 ; AND a .Off is CUP 094004 7000 SAN GABRIEL ROAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPAR'T'MENT pp % RSF ` / i \.[�/ :cam y/ R S R S Q64 �ABaPEL 77, .`.L S 1 TE' 1 Q rASTAS i O or v4'L R S 00006'7 ,7 ATTACHMENT B REDESIGNED SITE PLAN CITY OF ATASCADERO RA #95001; VAR #95001; AND 'a p CUP 494004 w I j1� COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 7000 SAN GABR I EL ROAD t DEPARTMENT mw �r -- �� —UL-4040 NOS, iyt .mow. / '�� ''�.,.•�y�', y�'c•.•• o -/ 1 � / � .at Mn ./ 9tt J / i / -� rte-.• '�'•�. •t•'-ani` ;// / / �f'��_ ` ~3 i. \ w[•�. .'� -... •c:'•ice: . . 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ATTACHMENT D 12/ 13/94 STAFF REPORT RA 495001; VAR 495001; AND CUP #94004 REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL 7000 SAN GABRIEL ROAD CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda Item: C-2 Through: Andrew J. Takata, City Manager Meeting Date: 12/13/94 From: Henry Engen, Community Development Director 4 SUBJECT: San Gabriel Booster Station - Consideration of a request by the Atascadero Mutual Water Company to conceptually approve a future realignment of San Marcos Road across City property. RECOMMENDATION• That the City Council find that such a realignment of San Marcos across City property is appropriate, and accept for processing, as a Conditional Use Permit, the San Gabriel Booster Station upgrade proposal. BACKGROUND: The City has received the attached communication from the Atasca- dero Mutual Water Company seeking direction to allow them to upgrade the San Gabriel Booster Station. The City is also in receipt of a Conditional Use Permit Application on the project which is located in the present right-of-way of San Marcos Road at F San Gabriel Road next to a City "Park Reserve" . ANALYSIS: This project involves an unusual combination of facts to replace a utility facility building in the San Marcos right-of-way. The ownership of Atascadero Colony Roads has been the subject of considerable legal investigation over the past several years. What is .certain, is that the project is needed for public safety and service to the citizens of the community, and the type of facility being proposed requires a Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission. Towards this end, an application has been submitted and the Water Company has held a meeting with the neighbors to review their proposal prior to it being considered by the Planning Commission next year. It so happens that the location of the existing booster station is within an unconnected paper link of San Marcos Road. The City's Circulation Element identifies completing this link as a priority level III (meaning 10 - 20 years in the future) . The text of the 000070 n r, Circulation Element goes on to state, under Program 7. 6: "Extend San Marcos Road west of San Gabriel Road within its' established right-of-way. " It would be fair to say that the ,specificity of this statement leads to the need for a creative interpretation of the General Plan. The applicants show an alternative alignment of San Marcos to provide for a perpendicular intersection with San Gabriel Road, which links up with the northerly segment of San Marcos. The City Engineer agrees that this would be a safer alignment then that provided in E. G. Lewis' plat. ' This matter is being brought to the City Council before being considered by the Planning Commission because action by the Com- mission requires a finding that the project is consistent with the General Plan. In staff's opinion, that finding can be made provided the City Council is comfortable with the concept of committing to the alternative road alignment across the City's small park reservation. Favorable action by both the City Council and Planning Commission on this proposed project would provide a positive General Plan conformity basis for the future connection of both links of San Marcos Road and, probably, the formal abandonment of the bypassed paper road. He:ph Encl: Atascadero Mutual Water Company Letter —:11/21/94 Land Use Application - 11/2/94 Circulation Element - Location Map cc: Ken Weathers, Atascadero Mutual Water Company General Manager Joe Elkins, Architect 000071 5005 EL CAMINO REAL • P.O. BOX 6075 • ATASCADERO, CA 93423 • (805)466-2428 ATASCADERO MUTUAL WATER COMPANY November 21, 1994 ESTABLISHED 1913 • !{ 2€i -1 7,4 Henry Engen, Community Development Director, City of Atascadero 6500 Palma Ave . , Atascadero, Ca. 93422 Subject : San Gabriel Booster Station. Dear Henry, I have attached a copy of a letter dated August 4, 1994 which summarizes AMWC' s position on the San Gabriel Booster Station upgrade. Subsequent to that letter AMWC staff met with City staff and attorney. As a result of that meeting we have prepared and submitted a "Planning Division Application Form" to the City for this project . It is our understanding that the City Council needs to take i action recognizing that the proposed alternative alignment would satisfy the City' s requirements in the event of a future extension of San Marcos Road. Such a finding would result in the conclusion that -AMWC' s proposed improvements to the San Gabriel Booster Station within the San Marcos ROW would not interfere with the future extension of San Marcos Road. AMWC therefore desires a finding that the City would not object to the facilities being constructed in the portion of the San Marcos ROW indicated on the plans . Would you please take whatever action is necessary to complete these findings and schedule the necessary action the City Council must take . Sin ely, Ken Weathers, General Manager CC : ,.-'Andy Takata Steve Adamski Joe Elkins 0000'72 45=005EL CAMINO REAL P.O. BOX 6075 ATASCADERO,CA 93423 (805)466-2428 ATASCADERO MUTUAL WATER COMPANY August 4, 1994 ESTABLISHED 1913 Henry Engen, Community Development Director, City of Atascadero 6500 Palma Ave. , Atascadero, Ca. 93422 Subject : San Gabriel Booster Station. Dear Henry, Atascadero Mutual Water Company (AMWC) is planning to expand it's San Gabriel Booster Station. The station is presently at capacity and is in need of immediate upgrade. AMWC previously submitted a preliminary plan to the City to identify concerns and the necessary planning process . The City' s Road Circulation Plan identified a potential conflict between a future road extension and the proposed AMWC improvements. ' Further engineering on the part of AMWC provided an alternate route for a future road extension that would use the present R.O.W. and other City land. The alternative would be preferable to the present R.O.W. alignment and would not interfere with AMWC. planned improvement . AMWC would like to proceed with the design of it' s proposed improvements using it' s existing easements on the subject San Marcos Road R.O.W. AMWC has obtained a legal opinion concerning that R.O.W. which indicates that AMWC has a right to construct the improvements if such placement will not substantially interfere with the current or expected uses of the ` San Marcos Road R.O.W. It appears from our previous engineering work and communication with City staff that these improvements will not interfere with the use of San Marcos Road -as a roadway. We would appreciate your direction on processing this application and obtaining formal recognition from the City that the AMWC improvements would not substantially interfere with the City' s possible future road extension. Sinc rely, en ea hers, General Manager CC : Steve Adamski Joe Elkins 0000'73 A 141, 5005 EL CAMINO REAL • P.O. BOX 6075 • ATASCADERO, CA 93423 (805) 466-2428 I ATASCADEROM-UTUAL WATER, CDAIIE)ANY November 2 , 1994 _" ;ES7SL'ISHEO 1913 Community Development Department, City of Atascadero Atascadero, Ca. 93422 Subject : Supplemental Information Land Use Application - San Gabriel Booster Station. Gentlemen, The following information is supplemental to the enclosed land use application for Atascadero Mutual Water Company' s (AMWC) San Gabriel Booster Station. AMWC previously submitted a preliminary plan to the City to identify City concerns and the necessary planning process . The City' s Road Circulation Plan identified a potential conflict between a future extension of San Marcos Road and the proposed AMWC improvements . Further engineering on the part of AMWC provided an alternate route for a future road extension that would use the present San Marcos R.O.W. and "Park Reserve 'A'" . The alternative route would be preferable to the present R.O.W. alignment and would not interfere with AMWC' s planned improvement . Our conclusion from this past correspondence is that the proposed Booster Station upgrade can be completed without interfering with future road circulation plans or adjoining property owner' s access . A title commitment or report is not included in this application because AMWC is proposing improvements in this area based upon it' s 1914 recorded easements . AMWC does not hold fee simple title to this parcel . A legal opinion on this issue was provided by AMWC' s Counsel August 2, 1994 to Atascadero' s Community Development Department. Atascadero' s Counsel, Mary Redus Gayle issued an opinion on Sept, 23 , 1994 . In addition, Ken Weathers met with Andy Takata and Archer R. Montandon on Oct . 10, 1994 and discussed this subject . We believe the application responds to all of the City' s requests and concurs with the City of Atascadero' s legal opinion and comments . Sinc e , Ken Weat ers, General Manager . CC : Steve Adamski Joe Elkins 0000'74 CITY OF ATA.SCADERO ,�. ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM COMMUN1W DEVELOPMENT DEPT. 6500 PALMA AVE. ATASCADERO. CA 93422 (805) 461-5035 Please type or print clearly ire ink Incomplete forms will be rehuned- GENERAL WMRMA'nQN Applicant WT Okr- v t C n Address: P�� E35K 66)17,c� ci;5 H'Z- :tp•.1 ((,? Phone #: SCP "�tt,l Project Address: - FEE=n-I- Kt,.N-17 Sr 'rllr yyiribq Assessor's Parcel#: 'Afo Ktk z7�s 2—, k-z, ti G-w. Legal Description: ' (')i1 AozC;•, 1�4 ,0 Z.o `+ List and describe any other permits or public agency(Federal, State or local) approvals required for this project: F59M T t54-2;4 Proposed Use of Site: _ A.� 929�tt C:j — W NTW M=faM Sa}"Ct ba PROJECT DESCR=ON: 1. Site area (in acres): 1kC=1F-- QWb#-Yt 2. Square footage of buildings: 3:2,;6, AgTt�o s-ykmy 3. Square footage of parking areas: d.t A-. 4. Number of on-site parking spaces: &)-HA 5. Describe proposed scheduling: -M 1t5;p- $lll a - 1 -Ajr�" A $V 6. Describe associated projects: 1` . A. 7. If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, anticipated sale prices or rents. d a [licipated household size. 8, c ercial, indicate the type (neighborhood. regional. etc.), and square footage of sales areas. 9• Ind , indicate type. estimated employment per shift. and products/byproducts produced. 10. institutional. Indicate major functions, estimated employment per shift. estimated occupancy. and community benefits to be derived from the project 000075 • 0 i- EY=NMENTtti. SE=Qr 1. Describe the project site as it exists before the project. including information on topography. soil stability. plants and animals. availability of utilities. and any cultural. historical or scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures on the site. and the use of the structures. cilrj+ dTili`i� 2. Describe the surrounding properties. including information on plants and animals. and any cultural. historical. or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land use (residential. commercial, etc.). intensity of development. and scale of development(building height. setback. etc.). �Pr C'-R� --r"tr-p'--)' Are the following SgteBeffects of your project? Provide a written response to each item checked"YES". YES �I52 1. Change in eadsting features of any stream. swale. drainage pattern. or substantial alteration to c3dsting topography? ❑ -�T 2. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas. ❑ public lands. or roads? 3. Change in pattern.scale.or character of the general area of the ❑ �/ project? !� 4. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter? ❑ 5. Change in dust, ash. smoke.fumes. or oders in vicinity? ❑ 6. Change in stream or ground water quality or quantity? ❑ 7. Substantial change in eadsting noise or vibration levels? ❑ 8. Is the site on filled land or on slopes of 100/6 or more? 0- 9. Use or disposal of hazardous materials? ❑ 10. Substantial change in demand for municipal services? ❑ 11. Substantial increase in fossil fuel consumption? ❑ 12. Is the project related to a larger project or series of projects? ❑ 13. Removal of. or grading within the dripline of mature trees? ❑ 009f 77G i r AdMT)DITIONAL INFORMATION qW Discuss in detail the other development alternatives that were considered for this site or project. Explain why each of the alternatives was rejected. i�ctsTM,!e o,5p t1 iz"C#IK -e� -5�1Tv- Provide any additional information that you believe will be beneficial in the analysis of the potential environ- mental affects of your project. Such additional supporting data may include: Maps glMFLiE- Avpmw� cr -97M4al, lk.vt�z� Ta istj 's vW&P 'V�> (t Photographs PCW-(" "WITIM fAII-4" Charts Drainage Studies Soils Reports Geologic Reports Archaeological Reports Traffic Studies CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the statements furnished above. and in the attached exhibits.present the data and information required for this initial evaluation.to the best of my ability, and that the facts. statements.and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Signa Date r mo 11149 000017 P, ". CITY OF ATASCADERO r,�sa n "" COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT os 0 SITE / O F99 \yo,��GPS p5 OS do L 7 NOAIT -9 \\\ q AVE —CA \,QO� 0, r~`O �qqq 4 NCO nn-- r� A040 Yip / \ i lwnA 000078 CITY OF ATASCADERO ass• � COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ' DEPARTMENT 90GPS 05 - F . \ , V� d r-- ! J' SF-Z(6 R Sl r l Raq %5 -� ✓ �� 11 Q0-4I, I %��• S 1 TE � � -d j O� �q CA �AS i 0 1_r cc mosnb cr ITPL - - -GA ' i : y j )' \ _ 'AVE '94 O � 000079 ��� ATTACHMENT E 12/ 13/94 COUNCIL MINUTES RA 095001 ; VAR #95001; AND CUP #94004 _ 7000 SAN GABRIEL ROAD A . .' CITY OF ATASCADERO 1918 A �' f, 1979 OFFICE of the CITY CLERK MINUTE ORDER TO: Henry Engen, Community Development Director DATE OF MEETING: December 13, 1994 COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Carden, Highland, Johnson, Luna and Mayor Bewley COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT : None SUBJECT: REGULAR BUSINESS ITEM #C-2 - SAN GABRIEL BOOSTER STATION - Consideration of a request by the Atascadero Mutual Water company to conceptually approve a future realignment of San Marcos Road across City property. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council find that such a realignment of San Marcos across City property is appropriate, and accept for processing, as a Conditional Use Permit, the San Gabriel Booster Station upgrade proposal. ACT/ON: By consensus, the City Council agreed to support staff's recommendation. CERTIFICATION 1, Lee Price, City Clerk of the City of Atascadero, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing is ::t true. " /1 Dated: December 16, 1994 Cr—C LEE PRICE, City Clerk City of Atascadero 6500 PALMA AVENUE ATASCADERO,CA 93422 • (805) 461-5074 000080 r, NEGATIVE DECLARATION CITY OFATASCADERO RA (UP0 494004R 495001; ANC • •■ a 7000 SAN GABRIEL ROAD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CITY OF ATASCADERO ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR NEGATIVE DECLARATION CON fUNM DEVELOPMENT DEPT. 6500 PALMA AVE. ATASCADERO.CA 93422 (805)461-5035 j i APPLICANT: TAScA.flt;20 MOT+ I- LATER �►�Pj4M Y Sco S E L CAM k*oD �t9g-L hao, C.A PROJECT TITLE: Cv 1��'R�-ood- � �a2wa.�cE��Srao( '� �d N►�.�'�Soo I PROJECT LOCATION: 700 o PROJECT DESCRIPTION: izr.Locs�.rE .i�,l-nE-S ; Got��T4vc �E�v 1$` X Z5BLDG `m +tpuSE O PGRA-DVD t��t'll� �C.IUTI�S � tF$11�.11�CtJ uti1lM1��OJE� 5� 6`s�}'t2GDS �-lro�-lT--Of-may FINDINGS: (�CIPTGt, PtoD�G-`-( �wC� �E1�Pr2� �t2riTSw l� 5. GoalaZ L (� 1. The project does not have the potential to degrade the environment. 2. The project will not achieve short-term to the disadvantage of long-term environmental goals. 3. The project does not have impacts which are individually limited.but comulratively►considerable. 4. The project will not cause substantial adverse effects on human beings either directly or indirectly. DETERMINATION: Based on the above findings.and the information contained in the initial study(made a part hereof by refer- ence and on file in the Community Development Department).it has been determined that the above project will not have an adverse impact on the environment. Henry Engen Community Development Director Date Posted: Mpek. t'7) (q5 Date Adopted: CW 1J-W _. 000081 n= P, I. ,r ATTACHMENT G - -- RESOLUTION RA 495001 ; VAR 495001; ANC CUP 494004 7000 SAN GABRIEL ROAD i RESOLUTION NO. 10-95 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTION OF A ROAD PURSUANT TO STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE; PART 3, PUBLIC STREETS, HIGHWAYS AND SERVICE EASEMENTS VACATION LAW; CHAPTER 4, SUMMARY VACATION; 8330 (BEING A PORTION OF SAN MARCOS ROAD) WHEREAS, Streets and Highways Code 8330 permits summary vacation of a street or highway by adoption of a resolution of summary vacation; and WHEREAS, this portion of San Marcos Road, as shown on the attached Exhibit, has been determined to be superseded by relocation and has been impassable for vehicular travel for at least five consecutive years and no public money was expended for its maintenance during that time; and WHEREAS, the vacation of this portion of San Marcos Road, now superseded by relocation will not work to cut off access to any person's property which, prior to the relocation, adjoined the street or highway to be vacated; and WHEREAS, the vacation of this portion of San Marcos Road will not affect any in-place, in-use public utility facility or will not terminate a public service easement; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code 65402, the City Planning Commission has recommended to the Council its ' finding that vacation of this portion of San Marcos Road is in conformance with the City' s General Plan; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Streets and Highways Code 2381, the City Planning Commission has recommended to the Council its ' finding that this portion of San Marcos Road is not suitable or useful as a non-motorized transportation facility. NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved as follows: 1. Based upon the findings, the Council now finds and declares the above-described road portion superseded by relocation to be unusable as a non-motorized transportation facility. 2. Based upon the above findings, the Council now finds and declares the proposed vacation of this road portion superseded by relocation to be in conformance with the City' s General Plan. 000082. Resolution No. 10-95 Page Two 3. The Council now summarily vacates, pursuant to Streets and Highways Code, Part 3, Chapter 4, 8330, that portion of San Marcos Road shown on the attached Exhibit, subject to the following conditions of approval: a. The property owners shall indemnify and "hold harmless" the City from claims that may arise from the abandonment procedure. This agreement shall be reviewed and found acceptable by the City Attorney. b. Lot mergers shall be completed to merge the abandoned road portion with adjacent lands in such a manner that no new parcels are created as a result of the abandonment procedure. C. All conditions of approval must be completed prior to or in conjunction with the recording of the abandonment resolution and/or lot merger documents. 4. That from and after the date this resolution is recorded with the County Recorder, the road portion shown on the attached Exhibit shall no longer be or constitute a street or highway. . 5. The City Clerk shall cause a certified copy of this Resolution of Summary Vacation, attested by him/her under seal, to be recorded without acknowledgment, certificate of acknowledgment, or further proof in the office of the County Recorder. On motion by and seconded by the motion was approved by the following roll call Grote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: DATE ADOPTED: By: GEORGE P. HIGHLAND, Mayor City of Atascadero, California ATTEST: Lee Price, City Clerk 000083 Resolution No. 10-95 Page Three APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Andrew J. Takata, City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: Arther R. Montandon, City Attorney PREPARED BY: Steven L. DeCamp, City Planner 000084 i EXHIOIT A CITY OF ATASCADERO RESOLUTION 10-95 ,,root a "" COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 0 P0,40 Z—Ti�m- xo�paeh) a�4ur•o�•W�y � aE +4BtiNDor{6D � `� 1 ' Q �5 °ac � SOS ati � t t HDAIT 0 0 85 ATTACHMENT H - Findings and Conditions for Approval Variance #95001 7000 San Gabriel Road (Atascadero Mutual Water Company) April 4, 1995 FINDINGS• 1. The variance authorized does not constitute a grant of special privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zoning district in which such property is situated; and 2. There are special circumstances applicable to the property, including size, shape, topography, location and surroundings, and because of these circumstances, strict application of Zoning Ordinance building setback requirements would deprive the property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity and in the same zoning district; and 3. The variance does not authorize a use which is not otherwise authorized in the zoning district; and 4. The granting of the variance does not, under the circumstances and conditions applied in this particular case, adversely affect the health or safety of persons, is not materially detrimental to the public welfare, nor would it be injurious to nearby property or improvements. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 1. This variance is approved to facilitate the Atascadero Mutual Water Company's placement of a new building to house upgraded pump facilities at 7000 San Gabriel Road. The variance allows flexibility from building setback standards contained in the Zoning Ordinance only; all other provisions of the Atascadero Municipal Code, including but not limited to the Uniform Building Code, shall still apply to the project. 2. The building for which this variance is approved shall be located at least thirty (30) feet from the centerline of the existing San Gabriel Road right-of-way. GK:pc\var95001.fin 000086 i ATTACHMENT I - Findings for Approval Conditional Use Permit #94004 7000 San Gabriel Road (Atascadero Mutual Water Company) April 4, 1995 ENVIRONMENTAL FINDING: The proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment. The Negative Declaration prepared for the project is adequate. FINDINGS• 1. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan. 2. The proposed project, as conditioned, satisfies all applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance., A Variance (VAR #95001) has been approved with respect to building setback requirements. 3. The establishment, and subsequent operation and conduct of the use will not, because of circumstances and'' conditions applied in the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the general public or persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the use, or be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity of the use. 4. The proposed project will not be inconsistent with the character of the immediate neighborhood or contrary to its orderly development. 5. The proposed project will not generate a volume of traffic beyond the safe capacity of all roads providing access to the project, either existing or to be improved in conjunction with the project, or beyond the normal traffic volume of the surrounding neighborhood that world result from full development in accordance with the Land Use Element. 6. The proposed project is consistent with the City' s Appearance Review Guidelines. GK:pc\cup94004.fin 000081 i ATTACHMENT J - Conditions of Approval Conditional Use Permit #94004 7000 San Gabriel Road (Atascadero Mutual Water Company) April 4, 1995 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: I. This conditional use permit approval allows for the Atascadero Mutual Water Company's relocation and upgrade of existing pump facilities located at 7000 San Gabriel. A Road Abandonment (RA #95001) and Variance (VAR #95001) have also been approved to abandon certain unimproved portions of San Marcos Road and allow flexibility from building setback requirements contained in the Zoning Ordinance, respectively. The approved use shall be established in conformance with, and shall maintain conformance with, all applicable provisions of the Atascadero Municipal Code. Any expansion or substantial modification of the project shall be subject to the approval of the Planning Commission. 2. A building permit shall be obtained for the project and a final inspection received. All ordinary requirements of the City Building Division that are necessary to secure and final such a building permit shall be met. 3. The size and style of the proposed building shall be in substantial conformance with architectural elevations and notes shown on Attachment B (Site Plan) . 4. The pad-mounted transformer shall be screened with a wall constructed of the same material as the proposed pump house building (see Attachment B) . 5. Both the proposed pump house building and the pad-mounted transformer shall be located at least thirty (30) feet from the centerline of San Gabriel Road. Neither building shall be placed in a manner that impedes the safe buildout of San Gabriel and San Marcos Roads in the future, as determined by the City Engineer. 6. As proposed (see Attachments B & C) , new trees and shrubs shall be planted to screen structures from public view (San Gabriel and San Marcos Roads) and from the adjacent property to the west (Parcel A, PM 22-79) . 7. This Conditional Use Permit approval shall expire one ( 1) year from the date of final approval, unless: a. Substantial site work toward establishing the authorized use has been performed, as defined in Section 9-2. 114 of the Zoning Ordinance; or (Page 1 of 2 ) 000088 b. The project is completed, as defined in Section 9-2. 115 of the Zoning Ordinance; or C. An extension has been granted, as defined in Section 9- 2. 118 of the Zoning Ordinance; or d. A building moratorium is imposed on the project site. GK:pc\cup94004.con (Page 2 of 2) 000089 t. ATTACHMENT B PLANNING COMMISSION MINUT CUP 494004; VAR 495001; & RA #95001 CITY OF ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION 4/4/95 0 ACTION MINUTES SUBJECT: B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES AND REPORTS 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #94004/VARIANCE #95001 AND ROAD ABANDONMENT #95001• Applications filed by the Atascadero Mutual Water Company for the relocation and upgrade of existing pump facilities located near the intersection of San Gabriel and San Marcos Roads. (N. Joe Elkins) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: (Kaiser) It The Planning Commission should make the following recommendations to the City Council : I . That the Negative Declaration prepared for the project is adequate under the requirements of California' s Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) ; 2 . That Road Abandonment #95001 be approved based on Findings and Conditions contained in the Draft Resolution (Attachment G) ; 3 . That Variance #95001 be approved based on the Findings and Conditions contained in Attachment H; 4 . That Conditional Use Permit #94004 be approved based on the Findings contained in Attachment I and subject to the Conditions of Anproval, as amended, contained in Attachment J. TESTIMONY: Ken Weathers, representing the Atascadero Mutual Water Company, elaborated on the staff report and answered questions and concerns from the Commissioners . Steven Ward, 10012 San Marcos Road, expressed a number of concerns as the owner of the property on which. the current facility sits . He expressed concerns about the lack of landscape maintenance provided by the Water Company; in fact, he and his wife have been maintaining both the landscaping and the building (including painting the building) for the last 16 years . (Page 3 of S) 000090 i • Planning Commission Meeting, April 4, 1995 Susan Dawson, San Gabriel Road, expressed concerns about having such a large building so close to the road, both for aesthetics and safety. Mary Ward, 10012 San Marcos Road, reiterated what her husband Steven expressed about the lack of maintenance to the property and the vibrations caused by the pumping station currently. Harald Johansson also expressed concerns about having such a large building on this property. LauraLee Ramos expressed concerns about the impact on the environment . ACTION: Motion to table until the May 16 meeting. Motion: Edwards Second: Johnson AYES: Edwards, Johnson, Wallace, Messer, Miller, Bonnema, Bowen NOES: None ABSENT: None J (Page 4 of 5 g ) 000091 CITY OF ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION 7/5/95 ACTION MINUTES SUBJECT: B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES, AND REPORTS 1. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 94004; ROAD ABANDONMENT 95001; & VARIANCE 95001: Applications filed by the Atascadero Mutual Water Company to relocate and upgrade existing pump facilities . The project would result in the abandonment of a portion of San Marcos Road right-of- way and the construction of a -new 450 square foot building to house upgraded pump facilities located closer to property lines than normally allowed within the Residential Suburban (RS) zone. Subject site is located at 7000 San Gabriel Road. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Planning , Commission should make the following recommendations to the City Council : 1. That Findings be made by the Council that no significant environmental effects would result from project approval and that the Negative Declaration prepared for the project (Attachment C) is adequate under the requirements of California' s Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) ; 2 . That Road Abandonment #95001 be approved based on the Findings and Conditions contained, in the Draft Resolution (Attachment C) ; 3 . That Variance #95001 be approved- based on the Findings and Conditions contained in Attachment C; 4 . That Conditional Use Permit #94004 be approved based on the Findings contained in Attachment C and subject to the revised Conditions of Approval contained in Attachment B. TESTIMONY: Ken Weathers, Applicant ' s Representative, offered to answer any questions the Commission or the public might have . (Page 3 of 9) 000092 Planning Commission Meeting, July 5, 1995 ACTION: Recommend that Findings be made by the Council that no significant environmental effects would result from project approval and that the Negative Declaration prepared for the project (Attachment , C) is adequate under the requirements of California 's Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Motion: Edwards Second: Wallace AYES : Edwards, Wallace, Messer, Bowen, Johnson NOES : None ABSENT: Bonnema, Miller ACTION: Recommend that Road Abandonment #95001 be approved based on the Findings and Conditions contained in the Draft Resolution (Attachment C) . Motion: Edwards Second: Wallace AYES : Edwards, Wallace, Messer, Bowen, Johnson NOES : None ABSENT: Bonnema, Miller ACTION: Recommend that Variance #95001 be approved based on the Findings and Conditions contained in Attachment C. Motion: Edwards Second: Bowen AYES : Edwards, Bowen, Wallace, Messer, Johnson NOES : None ABSENT: Bonnema, Miller i (Page 4 of 9) 000093 Planning Commission Meeting, July 5, 1995 ACTION: Recommend that Conditional Use Permit #94004 be approved based on the Findings contained in Attachment C and subject to the revised Conditions of Approval contained in Attachment B. Motion: Edwards Second: Bowen AYES: Edwards, Bowen, Wallace, Messer, Johnson NOES: None ABSENT: Bonnema, Miller 2 . CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 95002: Application filed by Lee Swam, Steven Kagel retchen Strandhagen to allow two (2) existing s ' le family residences to be used as bed & breakf establish- ments . Subject site is located at 065 and 9095 ( Lakeview Drive. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The Plann g Commission shou 1 . Find th Negative D aration prepared for the project adequate under a requirements of California' s Environmen 1 lity Act (CEQA) and that the project would not ha significant effect on the environment; 2 . Approve it al Use Permit #95002 based on the Findin contain in Attachment E and subject to the Condi on of Appr al contained in Attachment F. TESTIMONY: Ed Saloz' s 1 ter was read into the recor by Gary Kaiser. Mr. Saloz was not su ortive of this Conditional Use ermit. Lee Sw , 9065 Lakeview, who is one of the licants, offered to answer any questions and expressed appreciation the Commission' s (Page 5 of 9 ) 000094 LETTER FROM- STEVE WARD r-Up , u94004; VAR 495001; & RA 495001 fC.�-ty c�D 7•S• 9 j A F r'c--12 vU i oN RaNCT Atascadero Planning Commission RE: Public Hearing, Atascadero Mutual Water Company proposed expansion of San Gabriel Pump Station. Dear Commissioners: At your last meeting on this subject on Tuesday April 5, 1995, 1 made a presentation that conveyed to you my concerns. As a result you recommended that the water company and I seek to compromise some of these issues. Some basic differences remain unresolved and Atascadero Mutual Water Company maintains that the expansion must'; go forward. 1 am not convinced that other alternatives have been explored: I am impacted by loss of property value, personal liability exposure, possible tax liability issues. It has been necessary for me to obtain legal council, and now I must take the position of making it clear to you i am against this expansion project and will take appropriate legal action. Ak C', Stephen C. Ward 000095 { ATTACHMENT D LETTER FROM AMWC CUP 494004; VAR 495001 RA #95001 5005 EL CAMINO REAL • P.0. BOX 6075 • ATASCA[ AWTASCA DER 0 MUTUAL WATER COMPANY ESTABLISHED 1913 July 17, 1995 Mr. Stephen Ward 10012 San Marcos Rd. Atascadero, Ca. 93422 Dear Mr. Ward, We are in receipt of a letter that you sent to the Atascadero Planning Commission concerning the San Gabriel Booster Station Upgrade . In that letter you stated that "basic differences remain unresolved" , and you were "not convinced that other alternatives have been explored" . You identified impacts of loss. of property value, personal liability exposure, and possible tax liability issues . As you know, we organized meetings with area property owners on two occasions seeking input on this project. In addition, there have been two Planning Commission meetings and one City Council meeting on this project . Many alternatives have been explored and the present proposal is the best possible consensus of nearby property owners ideas, alternatives, and the engineering needs. Your concerns have been addressed by AMWC except for the "possible tax liability" issue which has not been brought up until this date . Most recently we forwarded you proposed language for an indemnification agreement and asked for your approval or input but have not received a response. Additionaly you were not present at the Planning Commission meeting of July 5th to express the possible "unresolved differences" . We do not know what your concerns are at this point . If you can idenfity these we would be happy to try to resolve them. S ' cerly, "nather General Manager t �c : Atas Planning Dept . (Gary Kaiser) CaMMulv,;Y oEVE,ep,.��,,;- 000096 REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ATASCADERO Age ida Item: C-1 From: Andrew J. Takata, City Managed Meeting Date: 8/8/95 SUBJECT: Discussion on the County/City tax exchange agreemer is on annexations RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council discuss this topic and, if necessary, provide staff direction. BACKGROUND: Mayor Highland has asked that this item be placed on the Council's agenda as a result of recent discussions by the county mayors group.`It has also been discussed by the city managers group. AJT:cw 00009'7 THE EVOLVING STATE OF COUNTY-CITY TAX EXCHANGE AGREEMENTS Recommended Action That San Luis Obispo County cities enter into negotiations with the County of San Luis Obispo to establish a consistent, predictable, and equitable countywide property tax exchange policy at the earliest possible time. Background: Straws in the Wind As a prerequisite to any annexation, Revenue and Taxation Code Section 99 requires the affected jurisdictions to negotiate an exchange of property tax revenue. Such negotiations are triggered by a Local Agency Formation Commission approving a"Notice to Commence Negotiations for the Exchange of Property Tax Revenue and Annual Tax Increment". A 30 dayperiod is allowed to complete such negotiations. For many years, San Luis Obispo County policy was to use a-'"standard property tax exchange formula" in determining the appropriate share of taxes for the County and the annexing city. Under this formula, the County retains all of its existing property tax base while the annexing city gets a share of the new increment equivalent to its average percent ` "take" of property tax in already annexed areas. In the City of San Luis Obispo, for example, the City's average property tax share is approximately 14%. On the whole, this policy has worked well, and has been perceived as predictable and equitable. However, a slow evolution -- if not a total abandonment of the policy -- appears to be underway. In,recent years, as the County's fiscal environment has changed, County government has been asking for"something more" than the standard property tax exchange agreement. For example,in the late 1980s the City of Paso Robles agreed to a higher than usual allocation of tax increment to the County in exchange for an agreement that would facilitate significant commercial development in an expansion area. In 1992 the City of San Luis Obispo entered into a similar agreement to facilitate.our "Broad Street annexation" The Broad Street`annexation was fairly unique, in that much of the area was already developed, and the County was receiving sales tax revenue from an existing supermarket. Initially, the County asked that all of the existing sales tax base be"passed through" to`them. The City, however, pointed out that the annexation would relieve the County of certain service provision requirements '-- and instead `place'new demands on the City -- and consequently the negotiated agreement should be based on a concept of"fiscal neutrality" and not "revenue neutrality". Ultimately, both parties agreed to a pass through of 50% of the existing sales tax,which only amounted to $21,000 annually. More importantly, the pass through was accommodated by adjusting the property tax allocation, and not through a direct sharing of sales tax revenues. In 1994, evidence of a further departure from past practice -- perhaps, even a total 000098 i abandonment of past practice -- became apparent as a part of what is known in San Luis Obispo as the "TK Annexation". Few annexations could be more routine,. The TK property is located on the corner of Tank Farm Road and South Higuera Street, and is only 22 acres in size. With the exception of a recently developed mini storage warehouse on 3.5 acres, the area is vacant. Both the County and City general plans support the eventual annexation of the land into the City. The County was providing virtually no services to the area while in county jurisdiction, nor were they expected to be impacted in any way by the future development of the property in the City. At the time of annexation, and still today, there are no development permits approved for the property. When the "30-day negotiation clock" began ticking, City staff was confident that the County would follow past practice for such a routine annexation and therefore use the standard property tax exchange formula. We were wrong. Instead, the County explained that like counties throughout the state, they had suffered significant revenue reductions in recent years, and therefore needed to be rigorous in their protection of current revenues, and in their search for new revenues. As such, the County stated that they wished to negotiate for potential sales tax from future anticipated development in the TK annexation area. The City refused to negotiate such a precedent setting agreement. Instead, we told the County that its interest in"potential sales tax"represented an entirely new countywide policy relative to property tax exchange agreements. We argued that the County should pursue this interest in a much broader forum, which included-representatives of all other cities. Conversely, we stated that attempting to extract such a concession "by holding the TK annexation hostage at the eleventh hour"would clearly be viewed as a strong arm tactic not only by our city, but by all other cities, and as such would poison the atmosphere for a broader and more constructive dialogue on local 'government finance and annexation exchange policies. Starting the dialogue --- then stopping This issue was raised by SLO City officials during a January 1995 meeting of SLO County Mayors. The Mayors agreed to refer the issue to the city managers for discussion with the County CAO. The city managers met with the County CAO in February 1995. During this meeting, the CAO confirmed that the County wished to abandon the previous "standard property tax exchange formula", in light of the County's financial circumstances. He indicated that this was a trend statewide, and one that was being encouraged by the California State Association of Counties. However, Mr. Hendricks agreed to facilitate a more formal countywide dialogue on the matter. To our knowledge, there has been no progress on this matter since that time. Why should cities proactively pursue this dialogue now? The short answer is: The County is in the position of strength on this issue. First, there is nothing in State law which establishes a formula that a County must follow 0 in negotiating a tax exchange. In essence, what the law requires is that both jurisdictions 000099 reach a negotiated agreement. Of course, if a County is perceived as being "unreasonable", there is always legal recourse -- an expensive and uncertain proposition, at best. time n h County's side... and all he pressure is on the City. B the time an Second, t o Is o the Cou y t p ty y annexation reaches the LaFCO stage, it has already been through the rigors of local government review and community debate. Community consensus may finally have been reached, with controversy replaced by excitement and high expectations for "what is to come". Alas, the annexation proceeds to LaFCO....whereupon the City has 30 days to reach agreement with the County, or the annexation dies! Hardly a position of strength. And, finally, cities have the most to lose financially... and the stakes can be very high. For the City, the financial implications of the TK Annexation are relatively insignificant. This is not true of several much larger annexation areas; areas where our major commercial, industrial, and residential expansions are to take place. Other cities undoubtedly have similar plans, or will some day. We should not wait until our moment of greatest weakness... when the 30-day clock starts ticking... to negotiate tax exchange in these areas. Chances are, we will give up more than.necessary for all of the above stated reasons. Therefore, we believe that we should insist upon entering into a dialogue with the County at the earliest possible time to negotiate a new countywide property tax exchange agreement. In doing so,we must recognize that we may have to agree to some compromises and changes to past practice. However, if these compromises are reasonable, then we should gain important benefits from the standpoint of consistency and predictability... and by avoiding 11th hour power plays that are very difficult to defend against. In formulating our position, we may wish to consider the concept of "fiscal neutrality instead of the County's preference for "revenue neutrality", or even revenue enhancement. Fiscal neutrality essentially means that the County should not "lose" in an annexation-'-but neither should they gain. The standard tax exchange formula assures that the County will retain its existing property tax base. With regard to sales tax, if for example the County is deriving $75,000 in sales tax from an area, but is relieved of$50,000 is service provision as a result of annexation, then the added pass through of property tax to them would be $25,000. This would be the calculation under"fiscal neutrality". Under"revenue neutrality", the County would get the entire $75,000. Obviously, there are a number of other alternatives which we should discuss. What is most important, however, is that cities develop a strategy.and proceed to discussions with the County in the very near future. KH:kk H:\ADMIN\KCH\C0UNTY2.TAX 00.0100 REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda Item: C-2 Through: Andrew J. Takata, City Manager Meeting Date; 8/8/95 From: Arther R. Montandon, City Attorney SUBJECT: Millhollin Quarry RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive this brief report. BACKGROUND: The City Council requested a brief report on the Millhollin Quarr This report will involve two aspects of this matter: One, the City's efforts to ensue mine operations are not creating a nuisance, and foster closure and residential reuse of this property; two, the litigation. DISCUSSION: 1 . City Efforts Attached is a brief outline history of the Millhollin Quarry prep red by Associate Planner Gary Kaiser. This outline includes the substantial effort on the part of City officials and employees to address the concerns of the citizen impacted by the quarry's operation. Since 1991, the City has gained dead agency status, obtaine revised financial assurances and brought the nuisance activities associated with m ne operations into control. In addition, Mr. and Mrs. Millhollin have submitted a residential reuse development application which would result in the mine's closure,the site's regrading to match natural surrounding topographical contours, and reu-se of the land for residential uses. The opponents of the quarry existence and operation appear to feel that the City has not done enough fast enough and have file suit. As set forth below, this suit has been costly to all and has yet to N ield the results the quarry's opponents seek. 1 0003 +. 2. - The Litigation The quarry's opponents, incorporated as the Santa Lucia Neighbors Association (SLNA), filed suit against the City and Mr. Millhollin in November, 1994, claiming that the City's action to approve an Interim Operations Agreement (I.O.A.) to be violative' of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) and resulted in a compensable taking of real property. Motions were filed challenging the adequacy of the pleading three times. The last motion resulted in a court order requiring rewrite of the suit by the SLNA. Another motion to dismiss the suit has been filed by the City but has yet to be heard by the court. The SLNA has also sought an injunction stopping quarry operation This was denied by the court. Mrs. Torgerson stated at the July 25 1995, City Council meeting that the State Mining Board recommended the neighbors file a lawsuit. City staff have called the Board's staff and asked if this was true. The Senior Compliance Engineer who has worked on this quarry issue for the State adamantly stated he did not make such a recommendation and doubted anyone else in the department would make such a statement. 3. Quarry Status The quarry still operates, and the IOA has expired. Mr. Millhollin and county staff have stated their intent to operate within the quidelines of the IOA to minimize neighborhood complaints. City staff have not formally or informally agreed to these statements under my advice. City staff would react if the quarry's operations created the nuisance activity of 1993. SUMMARY The parties to this litigation have spent, in my estimation, well over $25,000 in attorney fees and costs, which would have been better spent addressing the closure and reuse of the quarry site. Staff is now'trying to focus its efforts on this task, which, quite frankly, has always been staff's goal. ARM:cw Attachment: Brief history of Millhollin Quarry, 8/1/95 2 Upp102 BRIEF HISTORY OF MILLHOLLIN QUARRY -- August 1, 1995 1945: Quarry established (prior to SMARA) 1980: County Approves Reclamation Plan (no "permit to mine" required) 1991: Heightened public pressure for City to regulate Quarry April 1992: Council adopts Ordinance 242 Re mining & reclamation June 1992: Atascadero certified by State Mining & Geology Board as lead agency under SMARA June 1993: Final Inspection Report (by Sierra-Pacific) presented to City Council. . .Salinas River Pit closed; Millhollin' s Rec. Plan & financial assurances deemed inadequate; timeframe established for Millhollin Quarry compliance Sept. 1993: Revised Rec. Plan and financial assurances received. . . Rec. Plan unacceptable, financial assurances routed to State for review Dec. 1993: Council grants add'1 time for Rec. Plan preparation; financial assurances deemed unapproved; Quarry to remain closed in interim; City Attorney to report back Re legal options March 1994: Council receives status report/legal options. . . financial assurances approved; Council agrees to continued negotiations with additional caveat for Interim Operational Plan to address neighborhood concerns May 1994: Draft Operational Plan received but placed on hold for public input June 1994: First neighborhood meeting held Sept. 1994: Second neighborhood meeting held Sept. 1994: Interim Operational Agreement approved by Council Nov. 1994: Writ of Mandate filed against City, Millhollins and County by Santa Lucia Neighbors Assn. March 1995: Closure & Residential Re-use Plan (current tentative tract map application) deemed complete; draft Initial Study sent to applicant for consideration prior to environmental determination 000103 June 1995: Interim Operational Agreement expired; Superior Court throws out CEQA and SMARA claims and denies request for preliminary injunction June 1995: Applicant notified of environmental determination . . . notwithstanding additional info. provided, EIR would be required for proposed closure plan. June 1995: EIR determination appealed; applicant requests to suspend appeal hearing until the September 12, 1995 Council agenda to allow EIR scope/cost to be explored. 000104 MEET I G AGENDA DAT ITEMW MEMORANDUM To: City Council Date: 6/27/95 From: Andrew.J. Takata, City Manager Subject: SLO County Cable/Telecommunication Consortium As you are aware, since joining the SLO County Cable/T lecommunications Consortium, I have appointed Brad Whitty, Finance Director, as the City's representative to that committee. Subsequently, Councilmember Luna has suggested the possibility of appointing a citizen that has contacted him tha has considerable knowledge of the cable industry, in the place of a staff member. In addition, 1 have also had a member of the public ,express interest in being appointed. You have received a copy of a memorandum fro Rush Kolemaine requesting appointment to the Consortium. If the Council wishes to assign a member of the public to this committee staff 9 p , suggests that the Council consider either interviewing those intere ted, since there is more than one, or maintain staff representation on the Consortium. Currently, to my understanding, the members of the Consortium are involved from the staff level. If you desire that this matter be placed on the agenda, please do not hesitate to call me. 000105 REPORT TO CITY COUNCILi CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda Item Meeting Datet 8/8195 Through: Andrew J. Takata, City Manager Via: Steve Sylvester, City Engineer From: John Neil, Assistant Cit En ineer SUBJECT: Curbaril bridge over the Salinas River RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 75-95 as amended by Council July 25, 1995. DISCUSSION: At the July 25, 1995 Council meeting, Council discussed Resolution 4o. 75-95 which requested that CalTrans retain the temporary bridge on Curbaril Ave iue over the Salinas River"following" the completion of the Highway 41 Realignment Project. Since CalTrans had indicated that retaining the bridge in-place follov�ling completion of the Highway 41 Realignment Project may jeopardize Federal funding for the project, and since there would be considerable capital costs and maintenance costs associated with retaining the bridge, the resolution was amended. Specifically, Resolution No. 75- 95 was amended to indicate that the City would like to have the temp rary bridge remain in-place "until" the completion of the Highway 41 project. Council directed staff to review the amended resolution with CalTran to assess the Possible ramifications of its adoption. Jim Alessi, CalTrans' Project h anager for the Highway 41 Realignment Project, indicated that adoption Resolution 4o. 75-95 as ammended would not jeopardize the Federal funding for the Highway 41 Realignment Project. FISCAL IMPACT: The temporary bridge on Curbaril Avenue over the Salinas River is owned and maintained by CalTrans. There will be no costs incurred by the City f r keeping the temporary bridge in-place until the completion of the Highway 41 Rea ignment Project. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A - Resolution 75-95 as ammended by Counci� on July 25, 1995 N:WBNICURBARIL.R02 00010r RESOLUTION NO. 75-95 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO SUPPORTING REQUEST THAT CALTRANS RETAIN THE TEMPORARY CURBARIL BRIDGE STRUCTURE FOLLOWING THE COMPLETION OF THE HIGHWAY 41 REALIGNMENT PROJECT WHEREAS, Extraordinary rainfall in early 1995 rendered the permanent bridge crossing on Curbaril Ave. over the Salinas River inoperable; and WHEREAS, Due to the health and safety hazards posed by the lack of emergency access in the absence of said bridge, a temporary bridge was put in place by CalTrans; and WHEREAS, The City of Atascadero is desirous of maintaining the best possible emergency, bicycle, pedestrian and equestrian access across the Salinas River at the Curbaril Bridge location; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Atascadero to request that CalTrans retain the temporary Curbaril Bridge structure until the completion of the Highway 41 realignment project. ON MOTION BY Councilmember , seconded by Councilmember the foregoing resolution is hereby adopted on the following roll-call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ADOPTED: CITY OF ATASCADERO: ATTEST: GEORGE P. HIGHLAND, Mayor LEE PRICE, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: 10 ARTHER R. MONTANDON, City Attorney 000107 REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL Meeti g Date: 08/08/95 CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda Item : C-> Through: Andy Takata, City Manager From: tee Price, City Clerk SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 291 amending the Atascadero Municipal Code as it relates to Planning Commissioner Terms. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance No. 291 on second reading. I i I 000108 REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL Meeting Date: 07/25/95 CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda Item : C-2 Through: Andy Takata, City Manager From: Lee Price, City Clerk SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 291 amending the Atascadero Municipal Code as it relates to Planning Commissioner Terms. RECOMMENDATION: (1) Waive the reading in full of Ordinance No. 291 . (2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 291. BACKGROUND: At the meeting of June 13, 1995, the City Council requested that staff bring back an ordinance changing the expiration dates for Planning Commission members. This is a result of the Council's recent decision to move the City's municipal election from the date of the statewide primary (formerly in June, now in March) to the statewide general election held in November. DISCUSSION: Planning Commissioners are appointed by the City Council for terms of four years. If adopted, this ordinance will extend (for one time only) terms for five months each, as follows: Commissioner: Current Expiration Extended Expiration Date: Date: Jim Edwards 9-1-96 2-1-97 Sid Bowen 9-1-96 2-1-97 Donna Wallace 9-1-97 2-1-98 Roger Miller 9-1-98 2-1-99 Robert Johnson 9-1-98 2-1-99 (To be appointed) 9-1-99 2-1-00 (To be appointed) 9-1-99 2-1-00 Attachment: Draft Ordinance No. 291 000109 . ORDINANCE NO. 291 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF A►TASCADERO AMENDING THE ATASCADERO MUNICIPAL CODE AS IT RELATES TO PLANNING COMMISSIONER TERMS The City Council of the City of Atascadero does ordain as follows: Section 1 . Section 2-9.23 of the Atascadero Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 2-9.02 Members: Appointment: Terms of Office. The City Council shall appoint members of the Planning Commission.. by a majority vote of the entire Council. Two (2) members shall be appointed for terms commencing September 1, 1995 and expiring on February 1, 2000. T,Fee (3) two (2) members have been appointed for terms which she# expire Atigust 1, 1990 September 1, 1996, and few (4+ one (1) members have has been appointed for a terms which sMR expires August 1 , 1992 September 1, 1997 and two (2) members have been appointed for terms which expire September 1, 1998. These terms shall be extended to Seef February 1st of the 1997, 1998 and 1999, respectively fie• Gemmeneing September 1 , 1990, , 1993, and two (2) members shall h appointed fOr fesur (4) y tangs hieh shall-expire-SeptembeF ,�94. Gemmeneing SeptembeF i 1992, L eFS ..hall be ., .,rote, fee thFe.. (2 VeaF teFms, whieh shall e)CpFe veptei beF 1, 1996, and +.a (24 mem he, hall hem appointed fOF fn.. (II) year to ffnS •wihie+h shall xpiFe SeptembeF 1, . Thereafter, all terms shall be for four (4) years and shall expire feUF (4) years after Sept.,.-r•h.,r on February 1 st of the except those appointments made after the commencement of the term to fill a vacancy or removal, in which case the term of office shall be for the balance of the unexpired term. Vacancies on the Commission occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled in the manner established by resolution for appointments. All members shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council. Section 2. Section 2-9.08 of the Atascadero Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: �. Section 2-9.08. Organization. As of est February 1st annually, or as soon thereafter as is 000110 Ordinance No. 291 Page 2 feasible, the Planning Commission shall elect a chairman and a vice chairman from among its members. The chairman shall preside over meetings, appoint appropriate committees, sign resolutions and direct the affairs of the Commission. In the absence of the chairman, the duties of this office shall be performed by the vice chairman The Commission shall conduct meetings pursuant to adopted rules for the transaction of business, shall keep a public record of its resolutions, transactions, findings, and determinations and shall hold regularly scheduled meetings in the Rotunda Room, fourth floor, Administration Build, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, every first and third Tuesday evening at 7;3800 p.m., and on such other days, at such other times, as may be designated in order for a special meeting. When the day for any regular meeting of the Planning Commission falls on a legal holiday, the meeting shall not be held on such holiday but should be held at the same hour on the next succeeding day thereafter which is not a holiday, or at such other time as shall be determined and noticed by the Planning Commission. Section 3. The Cit Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published once • Y within fifteen (15) days after its passage in the Atascadero News, a newspaper of general circulation, printed, published and circulated in the City in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code; shall certify the adopting and posting of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance and this certification together with proof of posting to be entered into the Book of Ordinances of the City. Section 4. This ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the 31 st day after its passage. On motion by Councilperson and seconded by Councilperson , the foregoing ordinance is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 000111 Ordinance No. 291 Page 3 ADOPTED: CITY OF ATA"SCADERO ATTEST: By: GEORGE P. HIGHLAND, Mayor LEE PRICE, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ARTHER R. MONTANDON, City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: STEVEN L. DE CAMP, City Planner '10 REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL Meeth ig Date: 08/08/95 CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda Item : C- 6 Through: Andy Takata, City Manager From: Lee Price, City Clerk i SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 292 amending the Atascadero Municipal Cpde as it relates to Parks & Recreation Commissioner Terms. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Ordinance No. 292 on second reading. l i i i I j 00011.3 REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL Meeting Date: 07/25/95 CITY OF ATASCADERO Agenda Item : C-3 Through: Andy Takata, City Manager From: Lee Price, City Clerk SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 292 amending the Atascadero Municipal Code as it relates to Parks & Recreation Commissioner Terms. RECOMMENDATION. (1) Waive the reading in full of Ordinance No. 292. (2) Introduce on first reading Ordinance No. 292. BACKGROUND: At the meeting of June 13, 1995, the City Council requested that staff bring back an ordinance changing the expiration dates for both Planning and Parks & Recreation Commission members. This is a result of the Council's recent decision to move the City's municipal election from the date of the statewide primary (formerly in June, now in March) to the statewide general election held in November. DISCUSSION: In early 1995, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 282 amending terms of the Parks & Recreation Commission. This action staggered the terms and resulted in making the expiration dates consistent with those of the Planning Commission. If adopted, Ordinance No. 292 will extend all current Parks & Recreation Commissioner terms by five months. Attachment: Draft Ordinance No. 292 OODJL14 ORDINANCE NO. 292 • AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF A►TASCADERO AMENDING THE ATASCADERO MUNICIPAL CODE AS IT RELATES TO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONER TERMS The City Council of the City of Atascadero does ordain as follows: Section 1 . Section 2-13.03 of the Atascadero Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 2-13.03 Members: Appointment: Terms of Office. The City Council shall appoint members of the Parks and Recreation Commission by a majority vote of the entire Council. There shall be seven (7) regular members of the Commission. Commencing SeptembeF February 1, 19967, one member shall be appointed to a three (3) year term, which shall expire September February 1, 1999; and two (2) members shall be appointed to a four (4) year term each, which shall expire SeptembeF February 1, 2000. Commencing StembeF February 1, 1998, two (2) :members shall be appointed to a three year term each, which shall expire SeptembeF February 1 , 2001; and two (2) members shall be appointed to a four year term each, which shall expire 6eptembeF February 1 , 2002. Thereafter, all terms shall be for four (4) years and shall expire #eta (4) , on February 1st, except those appointments made after the commencement of the term to fill a vacancy or removal, in which case the :'term of office shall be for the balance of the unexpired term. Vacancies on the Commission occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled in the manner established by resolution for appointments. All members shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council. Section 2. Section 2-13.06 of the Atascadero Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 2-13.06. Organization. As of August February 1st annually, or as soon thereafter as is feasible, the members of the Commission shall electa chairman and a vice chairman, who shall hold office for one (1) year. The chairman shall preside over meetings, appoint appropriate committees, sign resolutions, and direct the affairs of the Commission:. In the absence of the chairman, the duties of this office shall be performed by the vice chairman. 000115 Ordinance No. 292 Page 2 Section 3. The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published once within fifteen (15) days after its passage in the Atascadero News, a newspaper of general circulation, printed, published and circulated in the City in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code; shall certify the adopting and posting of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance and this certification together with proof of posting to be entered into the Book of Ordinances of the City. Section 4. This ordinance shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on the 31 st day after its passage. On motion by Councilperson and seconded by Councilperson , the foregoing ordinance is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ADOPTED: CITY OF ATASCADERO By: ATTEST: GEORGE P. HIGHLAND, Mayor LEE PRICE, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ARTHER R. MONTANDON, City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: BRADY CHERRY, Community Services Director