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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet 05/27/1980 • 0 AGENDA - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting May 27, 1980 7 ; 30 p.m. Atascadero Administration Building Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Invocation Roll Call Public Comment NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC All matters listed under Item A, Consent Calendar, are con- sidered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items . If discussion is required, that item will be removed from the Con- sent Calendar and will be considered separately. Vote may be by roll call. A. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of the regular meeting of May 12 , 1980 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 2. Treasurer' s Report, 4-23-80 to 5-20-80 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 3. Request for funds from Santa Lucia Area Council, Inc. , Boy Scouts of America (RECOMMEND ITEM BE DEFERRED FOR CON- SIDERATION DURING BUDGET HEARINGS) 4. Parcel Map AT 79-43 - Pahler (RECOMMEND ACCEPTANCE) B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES AND REPORTS 1. Report by Public Works Director on Administration Building renovation 2 . City Clerk' s certification of sufficiency for "Voters ' Fee Approval Ordinance" petition and City Attorney' s report concerning same 3. City Attorney' s review of significant pending Federal and State court actions C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Ordinance No. 22 amending the Zoning Map by placing certain properties in the C-2-D zone D. NEW BUSINESS 1. Ordinance No. 23 establishing a Police Department and creating the office of Chief of Police - first reading 2. Possible Atascadero/Paso Robles combined recreation programs 3. Consideration of Agreement for Animal Control Services E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION 1. City Council 2. City Attorney 1 3. City Manager 4 MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting May 12 , 1980 7 : 30 p.m. Atascadero Administration Building The meeting was called to order at 7 : 30 p.m. by Mayor Wilkins with the Pledge of Allegiance. Donald Curtis of St. Williams Parish gave the invocation. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilmen Highland, Mackey, Nelson, Stover and Mayor Wilkins ABSENT: None PUBLIC COMMENT 1. Kenneth Waage requested that Item A-6 be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately so that he could comment on it. Council agreed. A. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of the regular meeting of April 28 , 1980 (RECOMMEND APPROVAL) 2. Correspondence (RECOMMEND ITEM BE RECEIVED AND FILED) 3. Request from Senior Citizens United, Inc. for funding (RECOMMEND LETTER BE DEFERRED FOR CONSIDERATION DURING BUDGET HEARINGS) 4. Parcel Map AT78-46 - Unger (RECOMMEND ACCEPTANCE) 5. Lot line adjustment 80-1 - City of Atascadero (RECOMMEND APPROVAL SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS 1-3) 6. CO 69-031, lot division - Renton (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS) A correction on the minutes was noted on page three , E. 1. (c) , the budget hearing would be on June 14th instead of July 14th. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved for the approval of the Consent Calendar as amended with the exception of Item A-6. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and unanimously carried by roll call vote. A-6 CO 79-031, lot division - Renton (RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS) Larry Stevens reviewed the project and the Planning Commission's recommendation for a finding of consistency with the General Plan; V v MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting May 12 , 1980 Page Two compliance with the Subdivision Map Act, and the zoning and sub- division ordinances of the Atascadero Municipal Code. They also adopted Conditions 1-15 0£ the Subdivision Review Board Meeting minutes of April 2 , 1980 and added a condition concerning improve- ment of private driveways. Mr. Waage was concerned that the lost of 4. 5 and 5. 6 acres each could be split at some future time. He stated that the project was turned down by the County in 1978 and also by the Subdivision Review Board. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council adopt the recommendation of the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and unanimously carried. B. HEARINGS, APPEARANCES AND REPORTS 1. Public hearing for proposed rezoning from A-1-1� to C-2 of a 1. 45 acre site on the west side of E1 Camino Real north of San Benito Road - Hiers/Joseph Larry Stevens reviewed the Planning Commission' s approval of this project and their adoption of Findings A-C as listed in the County Staff Report dated April 21, 1980. There were no comments from the public. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Staff be directed to prepare an ordinance and ordinance map to include the recommendations of the Staff report. The motion was seconded by Mackey and unanimously carried. 2. Public hearing on appeal of Planning Commission denial of Tract 871, proposed division located along E1 Dorado, Santa Fe and E1 Corte Roads - Peterson Mr. Stevens reviewed the basis for the appeal and the Planning Commission denial of the subdivision which was based on General Plan inconsistency. Bob Garing, representing the applicant, spoke in favor of the appeal. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved that Council concur with the Planning Commission ' s findings and deny the appeal. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unani- mously carried. MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting May 12 , 1980 Page Three C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Consideration of conditions for July 4th celebration and Resolution No. 8-80 closing certain roads "Bud" McHale, Police Chief, reviewed the proposed conditions which included traffic control and clean-up. The resolution specified roads to be closed during the celebration. MOTION: Councilman Highland moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 8-80 . The motion was seconded by Councilman Nelson and unanimously carried by roll call vote. D. NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution No. 7-80 opposing elimination of LEAA Mr. Warden reviewed the proposed resolution. MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 7-80 . The motion was seconded by Councilman Stover and carried on the following roll call vote : AYES : Councilmen Mackey, Nelson Stover and Mayor Wilkins NOES : Councilman Highland 2. Award of Bid No. 80-4 for miscellaneous police equipment Mr. Warden reviewed the bid. His only concern with regard to the bid, which totalled $12 , 149 . 76 , was the Chief ' s recommendation for purchase of a hand held radar unit for $1,023. 75. He asked the Council whether or not they favored using radar as a method of speed control. He noted that the unit could be used to conduct traffic surveys. There was considerable discussion regarding this matter. MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that Council award Bid No. 8-04 as recommended in the Chief' s memo with the exception of the radar unit. The motion was seconded by Council- man Mackey and carried with Councilman Stover voting no. E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION 1. City Council (a) Several Councilmembers commented on the informative New Mayors and Councilmen' s conference held by the League of California Cities. MINUTES - ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL Regular Meeting May 12, 1980 Page Four 2. City Attorney (a) Mr. Grimes requested an executive session to discuss pending litigation regarding the Daly matter and personnel. 3. City Manager (a) Mr. Warden asked Council members if they would like to have the City partcipate in the County Water Advisory Committee and, if so, to appoint one of their members as the delegate to those meetings with a City Staff member as alternate. MOTION: Councilman Nelson moved that a Councilman be designated as a primary representative to the County Water Advisory Committee and the Public Works Director or the City Manager as alternate. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mackey and unanimously carried. Mayor Wilkins stated that he would announce his appointment at the next meeting. (b) Mr. Warden advised that Monday, May 26th is Memorial Day and also a City Council meeting day. The second meeting in May, therefore, will be held on Tuesday, May 27th in accordance with provisions of Atascadero' s Municipal Code. (c) Mr. Warden advised that he was in receipt of petitions calling for adoption of a Voters ' Fee Approval Ordinance as advocated by Kathleen Daly. He said he will be pro- cessing the petition in accordance with the provisions of the elections code. The meeting adjourned at 8 : 44 p.m. Recorded by: MURRAY L. WARDEN, City Clerk By: Ardith Davis Deputy City Clerk • • �a CITY OF ATASCADERO TREASURER' S REPORT April 23, 1980 through May 20, 1980 Balance as of 4/22/80 $ 15 , 361. 75 Receivables : Per attached deposit listing 159 ,217. 92 Payroll : 4/18 $5 , 422. 72 5/2 $5 , 140. 67 ( 10 ,563. 39) Payables: Per attached Expenditure List ( 147 ,902. 96) Balance as of 5/20/80 $ 16 ,113 . 32 Other Funds: Petty Cash $ 22. 15 Local Agency Investment Fund, State of California 525,000 . 00 Time Deposit, Mid-State Bank 15. 15% interest, matures 4/24/81 100 ,000 . 00 Time Deposit, Mid-State Bank 14. 0% interest, matures 8/20/80 100 ,000 . 00 Time Deposit, Mid-State Bank 15. 875% interest, matures 9/9/80 100 , 000 . 00 Total 841,135.47 • r DEPOSIT LISTING April 23, 1980 through May 20 , 1980 Date Source Amount 4/23 Mid-State Bank - Time Deposit Interest $ 6 , 854 . 79 4/30 State - Alcoholic Beverage Tax 187 . 48 4/30 Planning Dept. - Permits 234 . 80 5/1 P G & E - Ad Refund 111 . 93 5/6 SLO Co. - Revenue (4/80) 38 ,167. 71 5/6 Pacific Telephone - Ad Refund 8. 68 5/6 SLO Co. - Fire District Sandbag Refund 306 . 00 5/6 Planning Dept. - Permits 431 . 00 5/7 Planning Dept. - Permits 170 . 35 5/13 Planning Dept. - Permits 154 . 06 5/14 State - Motor Vehicle "In Lieu" (4/80) 34 , 645. 10 5/14 Planning Dept. - Permits 674 . 13 5/16 Planning Dept. - Permits 504 . 00 5/20 State - Cigarette Tax (4/80) 4 , 616 . 41 5/20 State - Sales Tax (4/80) 55 , 000 . 00 5/20 State - Hwy Carriers Tax 509 . 41 5/20 State - Hwy & Users Tax 15 , 891. 05 5/20 Planning Dept. - Permits 751. 02 Total $ 159 ,217 . 92 EXPENDITURE LIST April 23, 1980 through May 20 , 1980 Payroll: 4/18 Checks 2008, 2009 , 2010, 2011, 2012 , 2013, 2014 , 2015, 2016 , 2017 $ 5,422 . 72 5/2 Checks 1063, 1064 , 1065, 1066 , 1067 1068 , 1069 , 1070 , 1071, 1072 $ 5 ,140. 67 Total $ 10,563. 39 Payables: Dated Check No. Vendor Amount 4/23 1419 Western Office Prod. - Supplies $ 251. 83 4/23 1420 B & B Blueprinting 96 . 46 4/23 1421 San Francisco News Agency - Ad 68 . 90 � 4/23 1422 The Fresno Bee - Ad 50 . 85 " 4/23 1423 Los Angeles Times - Ad 84 . 37) 4/23 1424 Atascadero News - Ads 10 . 08 4/23 1425 Sandi Bartelt - Mileage 23 . 12 4/23 1426 Int.Assoc.of Chiefs of Police - Dues 35 . 00 4/23 1427 Larry Stevens - Mileage 75 . 85 4/23 1428 Tri-Ex Tower Corp. - Supplies ,Freight 704 . 57 4/23 1429 Peterson' s Welding Shop 5. 38 4/23 1430 IBM Corp. - Supplies 44 . 10 4/23 1431 IBM Corp. - Typewriter Rental 77 . 48 4/23 1432 Atascadero News - Ad 26 . 90 4/23 1433 Western Office Prod. - Supplies 53. 84 4/23 1434 VOID ----- 4/23 1435 Mid-State FWH 4/5 - 4/18 1,184 . 09 4/23 1436 EDD SIT 3/22-4/4 , 4/5-4/18 424 . 59_? 4/23 1437 U S Post Office - Postage 44 . 50 4/23 1438 U S Post Office - Postage 75 . 00 4/23 1439 League of CA Cities - Conference 350. 00 4/30 1440 City of SLO - JPA Medical (5/80) 607 . 97 5/1 1441 City Treasurer - Petty Cash 46. 33 5/1 1442 Larry McPherson - Mileage 58 . 99 5/1 1443 0. D. Smith - Mileage 39 . 95 5/2 1444 PG&E - Street Lights (4/80) 1, 752 . 62 5/2 1445 League of CA Cities - Service Chg. 1, 568 . 00 5/2 1446 CA Law Enforcemnt Assoc. - Dues 15. 00 5/2 1447 Atascadero News - Ads 225 . 54 5/2 1448 Western Office Prod. - Supplies 1,250 . 93 5/2 1449 Bay Typewriter Co. - Calculator 174 . 90 5/2 1450 B & B Blueprinting 15. 45 5/2 1451 F. Morton Pitt Co. - Police Equipmnt. 28 . 02 5/2 1452 Day-Timers - Office Calendar 16 . 70 5/2 1453 The Daily Press - Ad 70. 40 5/2 1454 IBM Corp. - Typewriter Rental 77 . 48 5/2 1455 IBM Corp. - Supplies 100 . 66 5/2 1456 K & F Leasing - Dictaphones 105 . 80 . d Expenditure List 4/23 - 5/20/80 Page Two Payables: (Continued) Dated Check No. Vendor Amount 5/2 1457 A.H. Stephenson - Architect $ 2 , 000 . 00 5/2 1458 Pacific Telephone 403 . 82 5/2 1459 Jobs Available - Ad 19 . 80 5/6 1460 Conf. on Growth - Oglesby & Summers 10 . 00 5/7 1461 Mid-State FWH 4/19 - 5/2 1,213. 59 5/8 1462 Mid-State - LAIF Deposit 30 , 000 . 00 5/14 1463 City Treasurer - Petty Cash 45. 79 5/16 1464 U S Post Office - Postage 75 . 00 5/19 1465 Mid-State - LAIF Deposit 30 ,000. 00 5/20 1466 Mid-State - LAIF Deposit 60 , 000. 00 5/16 2039 Arrowhead Water 32 . 36 5/16 2040 Atascadero News - Ads 112 . 33 5/16 2041 B & B Blueprinting 30. 05 5/16 2042 Daily Press - Ad 50 . 40 5/16 2043 A. Grimes - Legal Services 1 , 520 . 79 5/16 2044 G. P. Highland - Conf. Expenses 99. 77 5/16 2045 IBM Corp. - Typewriter Lease/Supplies 186. 03 5/16 2046 Jobs Available - Ads 59 . 40 5/16 2047 Kudla Enterprises - Police Equip. 1, 893 . 59 5/16 2048 A. F. Nibecker - Mech. Engineer 965 . 00 5/16 2049 Patroline, Inc. - Conf. Airfare 135 . 47 5/16 2050 Paper Works - Copies (4/80) 603. 80 5/16 2051 Phelps Dodge Comm.Co. -Police Equip. 3 ,234 . 06 5/16 2052 City of SLO - Worker' s Comp. 1, 341. 71 5/16 2053 Tri-Ex Tower Corp. - Tower Install. 3 , 700. 00 5/16 2054 Western Office Prod. - Supplies 143. 45 5/16 2055 R. J. Wilkins , Jr. - Conf./Film Exp. 180. 10 5/16 2056 Washington Local Gov. - Publication 5 . 00 Total 147 , 902 . 96 �rS... , �:1 Y��I�.V" 5 � i��� �✓ �'q/,.Y✓Gr� �:�vf����91Y`J� VW / 6 -56 1123 MILL STREET TELEPHONE 18051 5A3 5766 SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALiEOHNIA, 93401 May 19, 1980 City of AtascaderoRECEIVED MAY 2 D 996 P.O. Box 747 Atascadero, CA 93422 Attn: Honorable Mayor Bob Wilkins and Members of the City Council Subject: 1980 National Explorer Olympics Dear Mayor Wilkins: On June 28, 1980 and extending through July 5, 1980, Santa Lucia Area Council , representing the Boy Scouts of America in San Luis Obispo County, will send a contingent of Explorer Scouts to Fort Collins, Colorado to represent San Luis Obispo County in the 1980 National Explorer Olympics. Our young men and women have worked hard to earn a place on this team and the biggest job still lies ahead, namely to put San Luis Obispo County "on the map" at the competition as we recently did when a San Luis Obispo Explorer Scout won the 1980 National Speech Championship in Washington D.C. The trip to Colorado and the cost of the week at the Olympics is no small financial burden and we respectfully request your consideration for assistance in funding this venture as our team is YOUR team! Representatives of our provisional Explorer Post will be pleased to make a formal presentation to your City Council if you so desire. We feel certain that our team will bring both pride and recognition to our County and we deeply appreciate any support you can provide. ank you for your consideration and interest. Respect ully, d—J. Kahn, Sr. Chairman , Explorer Olympics Committee DJK/dl ..w G:A NDE • A'ASCADLRO v AVILA 3E--CH r BAIACOD PAT'A CAIR6A PLAINS iA I'KCS r �RCVER CLTi r MJ2PO SAY r NIP3M0 G110 W9 _> r 75110 EF11H r SAN LUIS OB.SF"` p ,: M:G . '>N'A .An,,ARI A -HAHDC4 . SI-LL BEACH . 'EIPLETON M E M O R A N D U M TO: City Council DATE: May 20, 1980 FROM: Planning Director SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF PARCEL MAP AT 79-43 - Pahler The Planning Commission recommends acceptance of the subject parcel map. LAWRENCE STE NS M00R Y L WARDEN Planning Di ctor Ci Ma ager SH LUIS OBIS PO GOU11TY COUNTY ENGINEERING � �� DEPARTMENT ROOM A101 + COURTHOUSE ANNEX + SAN LUIS OBISPO r CALIFORNIA ®�=`-`--Y� 93408 r (805) 549-5252 GEORGE C. PROTOPAPAS ROADS County Engineer TRANSPORTATION OLIN TON MILNE FLOOD CONTROL DEPUTY COUNTY ENGINEER WATER CONSERVATION GUY PREWITT SURVEYOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS ADMINISTRATOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS April 28 , 1980 City of Atascadero Veterans Memorial Building, Room 106 P. O. Box 747 Atascadero, CA 93422 Attention Mr. Murray Warden, City Administrator Subject: Acceptance of Parcel Map AT 79-43 Gentlemen: Your consideration of the approval of Parcel Map AT 79-43 , a proposed subdivision by Francis and Tom Pahler, is re- quested. It is our RECOMMENDATION that your Honorable Council act upon the attached resolu- tion, and authorize the Clerk to sign the map. Discussion: A finding of consistency with the General Plan in accordance with Section 66473 . 5 of the Subdivision Map Act was made by the City Council of the City of Atascadero. San Gabriel Road is maintained at the present time and water service will be from Atascadero Mutual Water Company. Respectfully, C� 1 GEORGE C. PROTO�AS County Engineer GCP/JAG/nt Z� _ NO ASF Na .PECcae`O ACrEJ�iSa'J rr� a iii 0 /zY' PROP-V✓..f �'SE.>' � 4 4 105: EL A r> i c�Eo �.sc-T .Cry r 7 e a ei �� � rr�,v=i-�i-✓cis �'o ,B•esi.5 C7F,B.E-4(�/NG3 Foe T,.,,s p. tU �P cG%�i4CGEPTEO i'hR iH 3 f 3r�Y�.NJ:.YG 1 'Lor 2Z 0 s i M E M O R A N D U M 1J0 TO: City Manager DATE: June 4 , 1980 FROM: Planning Director SUBJECT: CO 79-91, PROPOSED LOT DIVISION OF LOT 27 , BLOCK 47 , ATASCADERO COLONY, SAN FERNANDO ROAD - Aggson/Vreeken At their meeting of June 2, 1980, the Atascadero Planning Commission reviewed this road exception request rejecting the recommendations for denial of the County Subdivision Review Board and County Engineer and recommended that it be granted subject to the following findings and revised conditions : Findings 1. Modification of the road improvements as recommended would not be detrimental to the traffic circulation, public utility and storm drainage systems since a joint effort will provide the most effective approach for the improvement and eventual maintenance of roads serving the subject and adjacent lots on San Fernando. 2. The use of an assessment district or similar approach is a more equitable way to provide road improvements . 3. Adequate access can be provided to the subject lots at the time of their development by minor grading and surface treat- ment pending development of full road improvements . Conditions Delete Conditions 6 , 7, 8 and 9 and substitute the following condi- tions in lieu thereof: 1. Prior to recordation of the Final Map, the applicants shall, in a form acceptable to the City, agree to participate in an assessment district or similar cooperative effort at an undet- ermined future date to provide road improvements in conformance with City standards on San Fernando Road. Said agreement shall be noted on the Final Map and/or otherwise recorded and said road improvements shall be provided within three _years from the date of recordation of the Final Map. An extension of time to a longer term may be granted by the Planning Commission and/or City Council. 2. In conjunction with the issuance of a building permit on either lot, provision shall he made for adequate access from the nearest paved road. Adequate access shall include grading as deemed Memorandum to Cito-ouncil June 4 , 1980 Page Two necessary in the road right-of-way and on the site (s) and shall include all-weather surfacing with the design and materials subject to prior review and approval b_y the Citv Planning and Public Works Departments. Maintenance of said adequate access shall be the responsibility of the property owners. In considering this recommendation, the Planning Commission discussed at length the various alternatives outlined in my memo (which was prepared in close consultation with the Public Works Director) and concluded that the assessment district/joint effort approach was the fairest way to obtain desirable road improvements . A couple of area residents spoke in support of the assessment district/joint effort approach. One area resident, while not opposed to the road exception, pointed out problems associated with parking on the paved portion of San Fernando during the wet weather season. The applicants are in agreement with the recommendation of the Planning Commission. 4VVtlY O/U�Zf "g-'9_�_ LP.W _ENCE S YENS M Y L. 9A .DEN Planning Director Cit Man ger kp Attach. Planning Department County of San Luis Obispo May 12, 1980 Honorable Atascadero Planning Commission and City Council City of Atascadero, California Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: SUBJECT: CO 79-91, PROPOSED LOT DIVISION OF LOT 27, BLOCK 47, ATASCADERO COLONY, SAN FERNANDO ROAD, CITY OF ATASCADERO. (A-1-BV-3-D(508) : LOW DENSITY URBAN RESIDENTIAL) (AGGSON - LENGER) SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT #1 (884: 5/3/79) RECOMMfENDATION AGAINST ROAD EXCEPTION RECON24ENDATION ON ROAD IMPROVEMENTS At a regular meeting of the County Subdivision Review Board, the attached subdivision was considered and is being referred to you for required action. Respectfully submitted, LARRY J. RED, Supervisor Subdivision Review Section ca Attachment cc: County Engineer County Health Department ROOM 102,COURTHOUSE ANNEX•SAN LUIS OBISPO,CALIFORNIA 93408•TELEPHONE(805)549-5600 REPORT OF THE SUBDIVISION REVIEW BOARD MEETING MAY 7, 1980 RE: CO 79-91, PROPOSED LOT DIVISION OF LOT 27, BLOCK 47, ATASCADERO COLONY, SAN FERNANDO ROAD, CITY OF ATASCADERO. (A-1-BV-3-D508: LOW DENSITY URBAN RESIDENTIAL) (AGGSON - LENGER) SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT #1 (884: 5/3/79) RECOMMENDATION FOR DENIAL OF ROAD EXCEPTION REQUEST EIR: CONDITIONAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION SRB Members in Attendance: Chairman, Colonel Sorenson, Larry Red, John Wallace, John Hofschroer, Bill MacDonald, Jerry Erickson Planning Commissioner in Attendance: Blair Shurtleff Legal Counsel Present: None Specific Request This application has been returned to the Subdivision Review Board for consideration of an adjustment to standard road improvement require- ments. Previous review was on November 7, 1979, with subsequent consider- ation by the Atascadero Planning Commission on December 3, 1979, and approval by the City Council on December 12, 1979. PROJECT DESCRIPTION This application proposes a subdivision of a 5 acre site into two parcels of 2.5 acres each. The site is located on the northerly side of San Fernando Road in the Las Encinas area of Atascadero. Zoning: A-1-BV-3-D508: "Light Agriculture" with a slope related density and a 2 acre minimum. General Plan: 1978 Atascadero Area General Plan: "Low Density Urban Residential" (21-,-10 acres in areas without sewer service) COMMENTS Environmental Determination A Conditional Negative Declaration was issued by the Environmental Coordinator on October 5, 1979, stating that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and therefore does not require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report, subject to the following condition: "A preliminary Soils Report prepared by a registered Civil Engineer in accordance with Sections 17953, 17954, 17955 of the California Health $ Safety Code must be submitted to the County Engineer's Office prior to the filing of the Parcel Map with the County Engineer's Office. Soil report should emphasize soils stability for residential development. CO 79-91 • . Page 2 Site and Area Considerations The site is characterized by moderately sloping terrain that is for the most part covered by annual grasses, mature oaks and brush. The County Seismic Safety Element indicates that the area may be subject to a moderately high risk from landslide. The County Fire Hazards map indicates that the area is designated as being subject to extreme fire hazard. The Soil Conservation Service makes note that the area may be subject to a high potential for erosion. The character of the area is primarily single family, rural residential in nature, with the surrounding parcels ranging in size from 1.5 acres to 10 acres. The physical characteristic of much of the surrounding area is basically similar, consisting of moderately to steeply sloping hillsides with moderate to heavy vegetation cover. San Fernando Road in this area is an unimproved road in a 40 foot right-of-way. Zoning and General Plan Considerations The site and adjacent properties are zoned A-1-BV-3-DS08, a Light Agricultural classification with a slope related combining designation and a two acre minimum. The B-V-3 combining district would allow 2.5 acre parcels providing the average slope does not exceed 200. The average slope on Parcel A is approximately 15' and that on Parcel B is 14%. The 1978 Atascadero Area General Plan designates the area as Low Density Single Family Residential. The site is outside the Urban Services Boundary, and San Fernando Road is designated as a Local Street. The General Plan contains the following comments pertinent to this project. "Land Use Policy Proposals 2. The type and extent of services provided within the Urban Reserve Area will depend on whether land is in the Urban or the Suburban Services Area. Properties outside the Urban Services Line should be evaluated for lot size based on the Suburban Residential range (21-, to 10 acres) until sewers are available. (p. 42) Low Density Minimum lot sizes within the Urban Services Area should range from 12 to 21�2 acres. Determination of appropriate lot sizes should be based upon such factors as the availability of services, especially sewers; slope of access road to building site; distance from the center of the community; general character of neighboring lands; soil percolation; and the area needed for access roads to the building sites. (p. 44) CO- 79-91 • • Page 3 Residential Policy Proposals S. Residential density should decrease as one moves outward from the core, in order to maintain the rural atmosphere of the community. This can be accomplished by a graded increase in lot size and a graded decrease in the permitted density of population. 10. Lot splits should be thoroughly evaluated and be in accordance with community plans and principles. Strict adherence to the lot sizes defined in this plan is essential in order to retain the desired character of the community. Creation of lots smaller than those recommended must not be permitted if the maximum population of approximately 30,000 is to be maintained. 11. Attention should be paid to the aesthetic result of land division. Building sites should be encouraged on natural slopes, with minimal disruption of native vegetation and watersheds, and efficient layout of access and utilities. 12. A program should be developed to encourage the preservation of trees, watersheds and natural slopes and other natural amenities from abuse and destruction resulting from poor design and develop- ment practices. (p. 45 & 46) The Suburban Residential section also contains the following guidance: Lot sizes should be 2q acres or more. Determination of appropriate lot sizes should be based upon such factors as slope of the access road to the building site, availability of services, distance from the center of the community, general character of neighboring lands, percolation and the area needed for access road to building site." (p. 44) The Circulation Element of the plan contains the following recommendation: 115. Local Streets Further studies of local street patterns are needed. Every effort should be made to improve Atascadero's streets to the criteria defined in this section, while retaining the rural character. At the present time street conditions in many areas of Atascadero are below the level expected by the people." (p. 89) Ordinance Considerations Section 21.48.090(c) of the Real Property Division Ordinance states: CO 79-91 • • Page 4 "(c) Variation from standard improvement specifications and drawings and/or required offers of dedication may be requested by the applicant upon written application to the County Engineer setting forth facts to support the following criteria: (1) That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the property; (2) That the exception is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the petitioner; (3) That the granting of the exception will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property in the vicinity in which the property is situated, and that it will not: (i) Be detrimental to the traffic circulation system, the public utility and storm drainage systems; (ii) Result in any increase in the County's mainten- ance costs; (iii) Be detrimental to, nor degrade, any portion of the improvement work involved in the project." The applicant has indicated that the improvements required are unreasonable with respect to the division of land proposed. No objection is raised to improving the road fronting the property, but constructing the connecting link to Monterey Road is felt to be excessive and an undue expense. The County Engineer has responded with a recommendation against granting the road exception request. The purpose of requiring construction of roads in accordance with uniform standards is to provide appropriate access for the increased density resulting from the division of land. No distinction can be made between immediate and future use. Construction of the road fronting the site without the connection to Monterey would also result in additional maintenance expense for the city if excepted into the city street system. Without proper maintenance and connection to the existing system, an island type of improvement would also be subject to a higher deterioration rate. Additional review indicates creation of 211 acre parcels is not rural residential in character. Suburban densities create traffic and service demands which require improved roads. The expense involved for a single division of land indicates other alternative means of completing the road should be attempted.- It may also be an indication that the parcel map may be pre-mature relative to a proper sequence of development extending outward from the more developed portions of the community. CO 79-91 • Page S • RECODMIENDATION Although the City Planning Commission and the City Council will take final action on this project, the Subdivision Review Board may still act on this matter. Any action taken will likely constitute an informal recommendation to the City Council. It should be noted this staff report and the recommendations are based on County adopted policy, procedure, plans and ordinances. The submission of an exception request technically allows a reconsider- ation of project approval and general plan consistency. However, since the project was unanimously approved by the City Council, the concerns expressed in the original Subdivision Review Board report will not be reiterated, and action should be limited to the road exception request. However, appropriate road improvements must be carefully considered relative to General Plan consistency. After review of available information, the Subdivision Review Board recommends denial of the road exception request. This recommendation is based on the findings that the improvements are necessary for future development of the area, are necessary for the public welfare, that there are no special circumstances or conditions which would warrant approval, and that granting the exception would not be consistent with the policies and principles of the General Plan. DISCUSSION Applicant attended the meeting and discussed the road exception request. The applicant requested a roll call vote: John Wallace made motion to accetpt the preliminary report as written and John Hofschroer seconded the motion. Roll call vote: John Wallace Aye John Hofschroer Aye Jerry Erickson Aye Blair Shurtleff Aye Adopted as written. l J . �- r,'yo �'��-� � \ ��•°� �, � �d� Farr ,' te 46 � I r �.�/ ',�� ��/Its✓ � � � ; �� ///�/�{ - _ ._ � ��� \ ! 1'� idyl LamA � � cNir m111 � � � �• � 6 rtyOA/ /�;_ •� �-� \ 960 TERM Y, r g �� �.�< /262 CCA / 9p,- ` ir ��..- _ �' �'�- -•� X417. • // I s d qs \ 'y , 12, N-ua N�se O i8: �353� 1plp � oji >. h�hy Il. Q Z <09."•.� W F k W aa �W V 2` 0 t d � W�Q� ! Q e � O 2eWeo 2voho � Q � tQW4 � J y 1 4 'r�� \ r tC 1 7 NYS - f4% r ( 2021 Alturas Road Atascadero, CA 93422 April 8, 1980 San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervis RFn- trCn Courthouse Annex "n 10 1�co San Luis Obispo , CA 93401 Re: ADJUSTMENT TO ROAD I34PROVEMEPiTS CO 79-91 Proposed Lot Division of Lot , Bloc Atascadero Colony, San Fernando Road , City of Ata ad €� l' � Gentlemen: On December' 10, 1979 , at a public hearing the Atascadero City Council approved a subdivision of a five ( 5) acre site on San Fernando Road in the city of Atascadero into two 271 acre parcels with certain re- commendations from the San Luis Obispo County Subdivision Review Board. We, Barry & Rose Aggson and Carl & Alice Vreeken are in accord with these recommendations with two exceptions: Item 6: "That San Fernando Road fronting said property be improved in the following manner: 2/3 of an A-5 rural section fronting the property and extending to INbnterey Road. " Item 7: Wherein it pertains to the road improvement ex- tending to Monterey Road. We are aware of the Subdivision Map Act as amended January 1, 1979 , Article 1, (Amended, Chapter 938, Statutes of 1976) Section 666411.1: Whenever a local ordinance rec_uires improvements for a division of land which is not a subdivision of five or more lots, such regulations shall be limited to the dedication of rights-of-way, easements , and the construction of reasonable offsite and onsite improvements for the parcels being created . Also of Title 12, San Luis Obispo County Real Property Division Ordinance , Section 21. 48.080 Factors to be considered : The subdivision review board report shall consider and make recommen- dations as- to whether the following conditions are met: ( c) Access and circulation. The following standards shall be applicable to property proposed for division to promote adequate access and circulation. 4 •SL6 County Board of Supervisors/Aggson & Vreeken ( cont. ) -2- April 8, 1980 (1) Any existing or new street, intended or necessary for or serving as the principal means of vehicular access to the property shown on the tentative map, shall have a minimum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . improvement of said street shall be pursuant to Section 21.48.130 (When improvements are required to be made as a condition of approval of a map, the standard of improvements required shall be reasonable for the parcels being created and shall not exceed those prescribed by the "Standard Improvement Specifications and Drawings" . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . ( 2) The division should provide for the opening or extension of streets for traffic circulation for the convenience , safety and welfare of the lot owners within the division and the local neighborhood ; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . We are requesting an adjustment to the above road improvements for the following: San Fernando Road presently measures close to one mile from the inter- section of San Fernando Road and Monterey Road to the intersection of San Fernando Road and Balboa Road. San Fernando Road at present is asphalted (not as a 2/3 of an A-5 rural road) . 3 mile from the inter- section of Monterey Road and San Fernando Road. The property owners fronting on this portion of San Fernando Road do not wish to have the road improved (we are presently obtaining written verification from the property owners) because they feel it would create too much traffic, and they want to retain the rural atmosphere. Larry Stephens ' property fronts on the next . 2 mile of San Fernando Road. Our property fronts on the next . 2 mile of San Fernando Road . We are willing to improve that portion of the. 2 mile that fronts on our property to the 2/3 of an A- 5 rural road. Since that . 2 mile involves the major portion of San Fernando Road that will have to be carefully engineered because of the terrain and will also be the most costly to build , we feel that it is unreasonable that we have to improve the whole . 6 mileto the intersection of Monterey Road and San Fernando Road . In asking us to put ; in a 2/3 of an A-5 rural road to the existing inter- section of Monterey Road and San Fernando Road , the county subdivision review board has fulfilled their obligation to the map act and the county ordinance but has also lumped us in with the land owners and realtors who have and are subdividing land in the community for a profit. We bought the property in October, 1978, in good faith and with the understanding that it could be split for our own homes. No one at that time said any- things about the extensive road improvements we would be compelled to do to build our homes. We are not asking that this property be divided to make a profit; just to build our two homes. We are willing to improve ` SLO County Board of Supervisors/Aggson & Vreeken ( cont. ) -3- April 8, 1980 as requested fronting our property but the review board ' s recommendation is prohibitive to the tune of at least 70 ,000 to us. This in essence is an unreasonable offsite improvement, and we ask that this portion of the recommendation "extending to Monterey Road" be deleted. Sinrely, rry. & s Agg n Carl & Alice Vreeken Enclosures: MaDS Report of the Subdivision Review Board Meeting ( Pgs. 1 & 5) Fee ( $135) cc: San Luis Obispo County Planning Department San Luis Obispo Engineering Department Larry Stephens, Atascadero City Planning Director { b� , SRH LUIS OBISPO COU1119 ENCUNTY ATMNG ria' DEPPARRTMEENT b ROOM A101 . COURTHOUSE ANNEX . SAN LUIS OBISPO . CALIFORNIA -- / 93408 . (805) 548-5252 GEORGE C. PROTOPAPAS ROADS County Engineer TRANSPORTATION FLOOD CONTROL CLINTON MILNE DEPUTY COUNTY ENGINEER WATER CONSERVATION SURVEYOR GUY PREWITT SPECIAL DISTRICTS ADMINISTRATOR - SPECIAL DISTRICTS April 22 , 1980 Mr. Barry Aggson et al , 2021 Alturas Road Atascadero, CA 93422 Subject: Exception to Section 21.48 . 080 of the County Code for Parcel Map CO 79-91 Dear Mr. . Aggson: We have received your letter regarding the subject exception and will transmit your request along with a copy of our response to the Subdivision Review Board for their recom- mendation and submittal to the City Council of Atascadero. We are unable to recommend the granting of an exception to the ordinance based on your desire to divide your common interest in the property to enable the construction of an additional residence rather than the dividing of your prop- erty for the purpose of sale. The resulting increase in density is the same and the cummulative increase in the density is the basic reason for the road improvement re- quirement. The construction of the portion of the roadway fronting your property without the improvement of San Fernando Road to Monterey Road will not allow the City to accept for main- tenance that section of the right of way into the street system without causing additional cost to the City for maintenance . We therefore, recommend against your request for an exception to the requirements for offsite improvements . Sincerely, GEORGE C. PROTOPAPAS County Engineer JAMES A. GRANFLATEN la as Assistant Office Engineer t A')R 2 1) 1980 JAG/nt S.L.O. COUNTY PLANNING DEPT. � • �a C_E_R_T_I F_I_C A_T_I_® N_ I, MURRAY L. WARDEN, Clerk of the City of Atascadero, do hereby certify that: 1. The County Clerk of San Luis Gkispe County has certified that the last report of voter registration sub- mitted to the Secretary of State, Dated April 14 , 1930 , reporte& 7 ,729 registered voters within the City of Atascadero. 2 . The "Voters ' Fee Approval ordinance" petition 6eliveree1 to me on May 7 , 1989 , requesting that a special election Le held, contained sufficient signatures, pursuant to Elections Code Section 4919 , to qualify the proposed ordinance for consideration at a special election. 3. The provisions of Elections Code Sections 41$8 and 4909 have been complied with. Dated: May 22 , 1930 MUFF Y L. WARDEN, City Cle k C ' ty of tascadero, California alien grimes attorney at law 7360 EL CAM INO REAL, SUITE B • P. O. BOX 749 ATASCADERO. CALIFORNIA 93422 PHONES (805) 466-5578 OR 466.1405 I MEMORANDUM To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council May 20, 1980 From: Allen Grimes, City Attorney p+� Subject: Petition for Initiative Ordinance I am advised by the City Manager/Clerk that the "Initiative Petition for Voters Fee Approval Ordinance" has been examined and found qualified pursuant to the initiative provisions for cities in the Elections Code, having more than 15 percent of the signatures of the voters. Elections Code Section 4010 gives the Council these choices: 1) Introduce the ordinance; 2) Call a special election at which the proposed ordinance shall be submitted to the voters of the City; 3) Submit the proposed ordinance to a vote of the people at an advisory election pursuant to Elections Code Section 5353; or 4) Direct the City Clerk to hold the petition until the Appellate Court has rendered its opinion on the appeal of the case of City of Atascadero v. K. Daly, et al. , now pending. The Superior Court of thisCountyin a judgment entered on March 19, 1980, in the case of City of Atascadero v. K. Daly, et al. , declared: 1) That the initiative ordinance proposed by the Defendants (set' forth in different form in both Exhibits A and C to Plaintiff's complaint) is hereby declared invalid as not constituting a proper local initiative measure. 2) That the said ordinance proposed by Defendants ' initiative„ even if it achieved a majority vote of the electors of the City of Atascadero, would be of no legal effect and would be declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction. Therefore, I recommend that the Council take no further action in this matter at this time, but await the decision of the Appellate Court so that the matter may be handled in an orderly and lawful manner, and avoid the possible illegal waste of public funds that otherwise may ensue at this time. AG:fr cc: City Manager/Clerk • 63 I 4 alien grimes attorney at law 7360 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE B • P. O.BOX 749 • ATASCADERO. CALIFORNIA 93422 PHONES (805) 466-567B OR 466-I4O8 REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY For the Council Meeting of May 27, 1980 No. 4 1. REPORT OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES LEGAL ADVOCACY COMMITTEE The Legal Advocacy Committee Report of April 28, 1980 indicates that the Committee reviewed approximately 35 cases of significance to cities now pending in both the federal and state courts, at the trial and appellate levels. In three of these cases, the Committee and the League Board of Directors have taken action to approve amicus participation by consenting cities. These cases are: a. Music Plus Four v. Baker and Brown v. Pitchess, which involve the same issues relating to the validity of narcotics paraphernalia ordinances as involved in Music Plus Four v. City of Westminster which I reviewed in the prior City Attorney Report. We have implemented the Committee's decision to participate as an amicus in the Westminster case, and I do not feel that participation in the Baker and Pitchess cases warrants the time required. The validity of narcotics paraphernalia ordinances is also involved in Licorice Pizza Records V. Nash and U.S. Poster Stores, Inc. v. Schatz. The Licorice case is an action pending in the trial court challenging the validity of the narcotics paraphernalia ordinance of the City of Torrance. The Schatz case involving the validity of the City of Mountain View paraphernalia ordinance held it valid and denied the injunctive relief sought. There is no indication whether an appeal will be taken in this case. b. City of Barstow, et al. v. Superior Court is pending before the Dis- trict Court of Appeal on a petition for writ of mandate following the issuance of a writ of mandate by the Superior Court directing that the City Clerk and City Council process a referendum petition which had been circulated and presented for filing in an attempt to halt the construction of a $3 million swimming pool pending an election. The trial court's order was based upon its conclusion that the award of AG:fr 5/20/80 a REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY . No. 4 - Page 2 the construction contract was a legislative act, and thus the case squarely presents the question of the applicability of the referendum to the award of a public works contract. The contract for the construction of the swimming pool, as a part of a multipurpose building, had been awarded to the lowest responsible bidder by the City acting under a joint powers agreement between the City, the Barstow Redevelopment Agency, and the Barstow Park and Rec- reation District. The Committee recognizes that an affirming appellate court ruling could have serious adverse impact on all public agencies and has, together with the League Board of Directors, recommended that consenting cities participate as amicus curiae in the case. Because the case is of direct importance to the City of Atascadero, I recommend that we participate. The following cases of interest are reviewed in the Legal Advocacy Committee Report: a. Taxpayers Association v. Wilds, et al. is pending on appeal following a ruling of the trial court on pretrial motions for partial summary judgment that salary payments made to members of the Lake County Board of Supervisors were without authority of law, having been authorized by resolution rather than ordinance as specified in Government Code Section 26525, and that therefore the Supervisors were liable for the illegal raises. The trial court ruled that none of the Supervisors has any equitable defenses to the action, even though four of them were not on the Board when the raises were enacted and they ran for office, spending money, on reliance upon the salaries. Evidence that the passage of the raises in the form of a resolution instead of the required ordinance came about through inadvertence on the County Ad- ministrator's Office was ruled irrelevant by the trial court, holding the liability to be absolute. b. Davis v. City of Newport Beach is one of several actions pending in the Orange County Superior Court raising the issue of whether a city has a duty to provide low/moderate income housing. In this case, the developer-landowner upon application for a rezoning included within the proposed project 25 percent for low/moderate housing development, but in approving the project the City Council deleted same. Plain- tiffs brought this action seeking to enjoin the City from approving any further subdivisions without including provision for low/moderate housing, alleging that the failure to do so violates the constitutional right to travel, is racially discriminatory, and violates equal pro- tection. c. In the Advocacy Report, the review of the case of City of Atascadero v. Daly, et al. indicated that the Committee will continue to monitor the case in the event an appeal is filed. The area chairman for the Legal Advocacy Committee as well as the League staff have been advised that an appeal has been filed. AN • • REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY No. 4 - Page 3 d. Plaintiff has noticed an appeal in Geist v. City of Corona, following a denial of the trial court of mandate sought to set aside his termi- nation as a permanent employee of the City Police Department until such time as the City has established by a preponderance of evidence offered at a full, fair and impartial hearing, with findings, good cause therefor. The findings and conclusions filed by the court support the City's argument that its administrative procedure did not violate due process even though it does not require the City to assume the burden of proving its charges, does not require witnesses to be sworn and cross-examined, and permits hearsay evidence in dis- ciplinary proceedings. Thus, on appeal the principal issue is whether due process requires a full trial type evidentiary hearing before ter- minating an employee for cause. (I am inclined to believe that the former police officer will eventually be successful in this case.) e. Domnick v. City of Los Alamitos is an action for writ of mandate to compel the City to set aside its decision terminating the employment of plaintiff police officer in which, by an unpublished opinion, the Fourth District Court of Appeal has concluded that "In the exercise of its independent judgment on the evidence, the trial court found that the misconduct as charged and found by the City Council was sup- ported by the weight of the evidence (and) having so found, the court erred in determining that the City Council abused its discretion in fixing the penalty." In so ruling, the court applied the rule of prior cases that it may not interfere with a penalty imposed, except in cases where there has been an arbitrary, capricious, or patent abuse of discretion. Plaintiff has filed an appeal. f. In City of Rialto v. County of San Bernardino, et al. , an action in mandamus is pending in the Superior Court by which the City of Rialto seeks to compel the LAFCO to set aside its decision placing 268 acres of land within "the sphere of influence" of the City of Fontana. Among the issues in the case are whether LAFCO was acting in a legis- lative or quasi-judicial capacity when it made the sphere of influence decision, whether LAFCO is required to make findings to support such a determination, and whether a member of the LAFCO who was also a Fontana Council Member should have disqualified himself from voting on the decision. g. Bock, et al. v. City of Lompoc is now pending in the Second District Court of Appeal following a ruling in favor of the City in a mandate action to compel the City Council to either adopt a proposed initia- tive ordinance or to submit it to a vote. The initiative would re- quire the City to henceforth bill its domestic electric customers according to PG&E's domestic rate schedule and to maintain residential rates identical to that rate schedule as it is subsequently changed by the State PUC. The City had declined to process the ordinance on the ground that it was an improper subject for the initiative. While the trial court ruled in favor of the City in its memorandum of deci- sion, the reason given for the inapplicability of the initiative to REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY No. 4 - Page 4 the utility fees was that they constituted "tax" levies to the extent that such utility rates generated excess revenues for the City's gen- eral fund. As a result of the lower court ruling, the petitioners on appeal are now claiming that by reason of the Proposition 13 "special taxes" provision, utility rates may he adopted through the initiative process. The City and amici contend, inter alia, that the proposed measure is an improper subject for the initiative process because it involves the administrative function of setting rates to generate revenues to meet utility operational expenses, and in that it hinders the utility's ability to meet its operational costs and expenses. 2. OTHER RECENT DECISIONS OF INTEREST a. City May Prohibit Off-Site Billboards In a landmark opinion rendered by the California Supreme Court on re- hearing, the court upheld the ordinance of the City of San Diego com- prehensively regulating billboards. However, it concluded that the City must reimburse the sign companies for all signs removed under the jurisdiction of the Federal Highway Act. This is the most comprehen- sive decision to date on signs and billboards and it's the first major case by the California Supreme Court to hold that aesthetics may be . the sole basis for the exercise of the police power. (Metromedia, Inc. , et al. v. City of San Diego, et al. , Supreme Court, April 14, 1980.) b. Developer's Campaign Contributions Do Not Bar Council Members From Voting on Projects In another landmark decision, the California Supreme Court has held that City Council Members who received campaign contributions from the developer of a Woodland Hills subdivision may still vote on the pro- ject and are not disqualified. You've probably read.where the members of the State Environmental Commission have adopted regulations in their code of ethics to preclude members from being eligible to consider a project if they have received political contributions. Notwithstanding the Supreme Court's decision, the issue will probably remain active. (Woodland Hills, et al. v. Los Angeles City Council, et al. , Supreme Court, April 24, 1980.) c. General Law Cities At Large Electoral System Doesn't Violate Fourteenth or Fifteenth Amendments The United States Supreme Court has recently ruled that a city's prac- tice of electing its council members at large does not violate the Fourteenth or Fifteenth Amendments to the Federal Constitution. (City of Mobile v. Bolden, U.S. Supreme Court, April 22, 1980.) - d. Cities Not Immune From Civil Rights Suits The United States Supreme Court has ruled that a city has no immunity from liability from suits for damages flowing from its constitutional violations and may not assert in good faith of its officers as a defense REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY No. 4 - Page 5 to such liability. The court had previously held that officers of cities are subject to liability for civil rights cases. The biggest difficulty with this decision is not the principle involved, but knowing exactly what constitutes a civil rights violation. This is an area that is going to give the cities problems in the future. (Owen v. City of Independence, U.S. Supreme Court, April 16, 1980.) e. Governmental Agency May Limit the Number of Hours All Its Employees Work on Outside Jobs The Court of Appeal has ruled that a regulation of the county limiting the number of hours all its employees could work on outside jobs was _ valid. The opinion sustained the dismissal of an employee by reason of his willful refusal to comply with valid work rules directly appli- cable to him. (Baity v. Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission, Court of Appeal, March 6, 1980.) f. ordinance May Not Prohibit Door-to-Door Solicitation of Financial Support for Salaries In this case, the United States Supreme Court struck down a municipal ordinance prohibiting door-to-door solicitation of contributions by charitable organizations that do not use at least 75 percent of the receipts for "charitable purposes". The court reasoned that charitable appeals for funds, in themselves, involve a variety of speech interest, including communication of information and dissemination and propaga- tion of views and ideas, which are protected by the First Amendment. Thus, the court held that the 75 percent limitation is a direct and substantial limitation on protected activity, unjustified by the vil- lage's concern about preventing fraud and protecting public safety and residential privacy. (Schaunberg v. Citizens for Better Environ, U.S. Supreme Court, February 20, 1980.) 3. CITY ATTORNEYS DEPARTMENT SPRING MEETING I attended the City Attorneys Department Spring Meeting in Newport Beach April 30 to May 2, 1980. The program was of excellent scope with high level presentations. The opening session dealt with Skelly (warning) update and personnel layoff procedures, energy conservation regulations and solar easements, regulation of time-sharing uses, and rent control and relief. Thursday's morning session was entirely devoted to new concepts in munic- ipal finance. Matters discussed were problems arising from Jarvis and Gann and some solutions; special taxes - restrictions, authorization, and exemptions; police protection and fire prevention charges; improvement acts and maintenance districts; contract services; financing new con- struction and rehabilitation of commercialfacilities; and tax increment financing. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY No. 4 - Page 6 Thursday afternoon was devoted to affirmative action and quotas, the Furey Fallout, municipal liability for slope failure and earthquake damage, recent tort developments, and legislation and litigation pertaining to narcotics paraphernalia. Friday morning's session was devoted to a report of recent cases relating to municipal law, a legislative review by the League staff, density bonuses, inclusionary housing, implementing the "vested rights" legislation - property developmen agreements, and worker's compensation and disability retirement problems. I have tapes of most of these sessions, and if any Council Member desires to is ten to them, please let me know. Respectfully s tted, Ki a ALLEN GRIMES City Attorney AG:fr 1 ORDINANCE NO. 22. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO AMENDING SECTION MAP 12-N-32 OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAPS OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO BY PLACING CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN THE C-2-D ZONE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO ORDAIN as follows : Section 1. Council Findings After conducting a public hearing, the City Council finds and determines that: (a) With the recommended "D" overlay, the proposed rezoning from A-1-2'h to C-2-D would be consistent with the Com- mercial Park designation of the 1980 Atascadero General Plan. (b) Approval of the recommended "D" overlay will insure that resulting development will be consistent with the general Plan and be an attractive and compatible visual neighbor from neighboring properties and Public roads . (c) The rezoning would be consistent with the C-2-D zoning on the adjacent parcel to the north. Based upon these findings , a change of zone from A-1-2k to C-2-D with the "D" to mean "Department Review" is required for all uses to evaluate the following: A. Consistency of the proposed uses with the Commercial Park designation of the General Plan. B. Scope of the proposed use and the building site area required. C. Design review of development proposals with particular attention given to insuring an attractive appearance from both Highwav 101 and E1 Camino Real by means of architectural design, landscaping, screening of outdoor storage and larae paved areas , building and use setbacks , and signing limitations . " Section 2. Zoning Change Map 12-N-32 of the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Atascadero on file in the Citv Planning Department is hereby amended to reclass- ifv the following described property from A-1-21- to C-2-Da A portion of Lots 2 and 3 in Block 23 of Atascadero Colon as shown on attached Exhibit "A" . Section 3. Zoning Map Map 12-N-32 of the Official Zoning Mans of the Citv of Atascadero on file in the City Planning Denartment is hereby amended as shown on attached Exhibit "A" which is hereby made a part of this ordinance by reference. Section 4 . 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 certifv the adoption 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 this City. - i Section 5. 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. The foregoing ordinance was introduced on and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council held on AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ROBERT J. WILNINS, Mavor ATTEST: MURRAY L. WARDEN, C }tv Clerk i Approved as to form " ALLEN GRIMES , Citv Attorney o �60o F� 0 z � Ro e G FRA C. k\ c-z - D ,`y SERVICE COMMERCIAL- 0' 6) o DESIGNED DEVELOPMENT &� C 4R ? G n0 c ti Y o FRAC. o b r6 C A 0' 2�3y aM A-1-22 to C-2-D with the "D" to mean: "Departmental Review is required for all uses to evaluate the following: A. Consistency of the proposed uses with the Commercial Park designation of the General Plan. B. Scope of the proposed use and the building site area required. C. Design review of E�N1B1T development pro- ORDNANCE .Va. 2z posals with Parti- cular attention given Z 79 1109 : J to insuring an attrac- tive appearance from both Highway 101 and El Camino Real by means of architectural design, landscaping, screening of outdoor storage and large paved areas , building use set- backs, and signing limitations. " • • QI ORDINANCE NO. 23 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A POLICE DEPARTMENT AND CREATING THE OFFICE OF CHIEF OF POLICE T H E C I T Y C O U N C I L City of Atascadero, California The Council of the City of Atascadero does ordain as follows : Section 1. Office created. The Police Department and the office of Chief of Police is hereby created and established. The Chief of Police shall be appointed or removed by the City Manager with the concurrence and confirmation of the City Council. Section 2 . Powers and duties of the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police shall be responsible for enforcing appli- cable state and local laws and ordinances and shall direct the administration and operations of the Police Department. Section 3. Supervision of the Chief of Police. The City Manager shall be the immediate supervisor of the Chief of Police and all policies , directives, and orders to the Chief of Police shall be made by or transmitted through the City Manager. Section 4. 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 wtih Section 36933 of the Government Code; shall certify the adoption 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 this City. Ordinance No. 23 Page Two Section 5. Effective date. This ordinace shall go into effect and be in full force and effect at 12 : 01 a.m. on the 31st day after its passage. The foregoing ordinance was introduced on and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council held on AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ROBERT J. WILKINS, JR. , Mayor ATTEST: MURRAY L. WARDEN, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FO 1 ALLEN GRIMES, City Attorney M E M ® R A N ]1 U M TO: City Council FROM: City Manager SUBJECT: Atascadero/Paso Robles shared recreation program During the past several weeks , I have discussed with the Paso Robles City Manager and Director of Parks and Recreation the possi- bility of sharing the costs and administration of joint recreation programs. The preliminary conversations have indicated potentials for implementing a joint recreation program utilizing the existing Paso Robles structure supplemented by resources offered by the City of Atascadero. It should be noted that relatively large numbers of Atascadero residents now participate on a fee basis in the recrea- tion programs of Paso Robles. As a preliminary approach, we have been thinking in terms of the City of Atascadero providing a recreation supervisor who would act as an coordinator on site with the Paso Robles Director of Parks and Recreation in implementing a coordinated program and who would act as the local focal point for recreational activities . Facilities could be shared such as baseball diamonds , the Atascadero Lake Park Pavilion and any other available resources. The programs should be largely self-supporting. Any revenues and expenditures would have to be budgeted through each cities ' normal process. From our initial effort, it appears that several benefits could accrue : (1) Atascadero could benefit from existing structure and pro- grams under the supervision of an existing staff; (2) both cities could share the costs of that staff proportionate to usage; (3) the larger combined anticipated participants would be more likely to financially support the larger program. The foregoing are only preliminary observations, but if the Council would like to explore this further, I will make provisions to do so and come back with a more definitive approach. Estimated costs of such a program can be added to the proposed budget presently being developed. The Paso Robles City Council has not yet considered this program, but will do so after having some indication from us as to our desire to pursue the concept further. RA L. WARDEN MLW:ad 5-22-80 _M_E M_O_R A_N_D_U M_ TO: City Council FROM: City Manager SUBJECT: Agreement for Animal Control Services Attached is the animal control agreement between the City and the County. The agreement is a standard one, as adopted by the other cities in the County, which evolved about four years ago in an effort to provide a better animal control program than then existing. This program has been relatively successful and certainly provides animal control services at a less cost than the City could provide. Other city managers in the County have reviewed this and find no reason for not continuing the program. The City Attorney has also reviewed the agreement and concurs in its provisions . Recommend your motion to approve. II- RR;AY . WARDEN MLw:ad 5-22-80 • AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES This Agreement is made and entered into this day of 1980 , by and between the County of San Luis Obispo , hereinafter referred to as "County" , and the City of hereinafter referred to as "City" , WITNE`3SETH : THAT WHEREAS , the City is desirous of contracting with the County for the performance of the hereinafter described animal control services within its boundaries by the County of San Luis Obispo through the Department of Animal Regulation ; and WHEREAS , the County is agreeable to providing such services in accordance with the provisions of the San Luis Obispo County Code Title 9 which provides for the licensing of dogs , the establishment of a public pound , and for the collection and care of stray , diseased and vicious animals ; and WHEREAS , the County of San Luis Obispo has established the Department of Animal Regulation to enforce the ordinances of the County Code Title 9 within the unincorporated areas of the County ; and WHEREAS , the interests of all Courty residents would be served by implementation of Animal Control Services in the incorporated communities of the County ; and WHEREAS , the City is desirous of contracting for said Animal Control Services . NOW, THEREFORE , IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS : 1 . Definitions • a. "Animal " as used in this Agreement means any species of vertebrate creature . b. "Animal transaction for City" as used in this Agreement means any of the following actions taken by County on City ' s behalf, singularly or in aggregate , as they relate toia single animal or animal owner within a 24-hour period : (1 ) Search ; (2 ) Seizure ; (3 ) Capture or attempted capture ; (4 ) Bite investigations ; ( 5 ) Issue of written warning or citation ; (6 ) Pick-up and disposal of dead animal ; (7 ) Nuisance investigation ; (8 ) Care of injured animal . C . "Animals sheltered for City" as used in this Agreement shall mean any animal delivered to the animal shelter from. within City' s corporate limits . d . "Man-hour" as used in this Agreement shall refer to the services of any single County officer , agent , or employee for one hour . Man-hours shall be recorded to the nearest one- half (1 /2 ) hour. e . "Overall Program Costs " as used in this Agreement shall mean total operating costs incurred in providing services of any single component, as hereinafter described , to all unincorporated areas of County together with the total operating -2- costs incurred in providing services of any single component to all incorporated communities within County contracting for said component . Such costs shall include the cost of any leased premises , equipment , and those subcontracted services as hereinafter described . f. " Emergency Services " as used in this Agreement shall mean those services provided by one or more animal control officers during hours other than regular business hours in response to a call concerning animal bites , stray vicious animals or situations in which animals are constituting a threat to public safety. Emergency services do not include responses to animal nuisances such as barking or stray dogs . 2 . Services Components The County agrees to provide all necessary labor, facilities , and equipment to supply the following animal control service components : a . General Administration - County agrees to pro- vide management and supervision of the animal control program, to keep records and provide statements as hereinafter specified , to operate an animal release annex , to maintain a headquarters with communication center and dispatcher service . These services shall hereinafter be referred to as the " general administration component" . b . Ordinance Review - County shall review City and County animal control ordinances , prepare and propose amend- ments , additions , and deletions- to those ordinances so as to improve the quality of animal control . These services shall hereinafter be referred to as the "ordinance review component" . -3- C . Animal Control Enforcement - County shall enforce all City Animal Control ordinances and State laws within City ' s corporate limits , investigate complaints , including complaints involving animal bites , and issue citations . These services shall hereinafter be referred to as the "animal control enforce- ment component" , but services under this component shall not include enforcer?ent of City animal licensing ordinances , which is covered under the "licensing component" , nor shall it include enforcement of zoningordinances dealing with animals . I 9 d . Animal Shelter - The County shall maintain an adequate pound and provide for the care, housing , and disposal of animals seized within City ' s corporate limits or delivered by City ' s residents . It is understood and agreed that the County may subcontract the obligations of this paragraph to an independent contractor or at its option undertake to perform these duties itself. If the County chooses to undertake these services itself, it agrees to maintain its kennels , cages , and corrals so as to produce a humane environment . These services shall hereinafter be referred to as the "animal shelter component" . e. Public Education - County shall provide infor- mation to the public on the necessity of animal control as recommended by the Animal Regulation and Control Advisory Committee . This service shall hereinafter be referred to as the "public education component " . f. Licensing - County shall collect license fees , issue licenses and receipts for licenses , enforce City licensing ordinances , and enforce state and local rabies control laws . - -4- 0 County may choose to conduct an animal vaccination clinic . These services shall hereinafter be referred to as the " licens- ing component" . g . Animal Population Control - County may choose to conduct a spay and neuter clinic . If County so chooses , County shall provide low-cost spay and neuter operations , including all necessary care and treatment accompanying seAd operations . 3 . Animal Regulation and Control Advisory Committee - There shall be an Animal Regulation and Control Advisory Com- mittee whose responsibility it will be to review and recommend on all matters of Departmental Policy regarding overall program administration , level and quality of service , budget , and ordinance development and amendments . This Advisory Committee shall be made up of: one representative from each City con- tracting with the County, one representative from the County Veterinarians ' Association , one representative from an Animal Welfare Society , one representative from the County Health Department , one representative from the" Department of Animal Regulation , and one representative from the County Sheriff ' s Department . The Committee shall receive staff support from the County Administrative Office . 4 . Supervision - The rendition of the services specified in paragraph 2 of this Agreement , and matters incidental to the performances of said services , and the control of personnel so employed , shall remain in the County. 5 . Cooperation - To facilitate the performance of the foregoing functions , it is hereby agreed that the County shall -5- • 0 have the full cooperation and assistance from the City , its officers , agents , and employees . 6. Special Supplies - Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary , it is agreed that in all instances wherein special supplies , stationery , notices , forms , and the like must be issued in the name of City , the same shall be supplied by City at its own cost and expense . 7 . Employee Status - All persons employed in the per- formance of the services and functions specified in paragraph 2 o.f this Agreement shall be County employees : no present City employee shall become a County employee by reason of this agreement ; and no person employed hereunder shall have any City pension , Civil Service , or any similar status or right . For this Agreement, and for the sole purpose of giving legal status to the performance of the duties and responsibilities herein , every County officer and employee engaged in the performance of any service hereunder shall , where necessary , be deemed an officer or employee of City while performing the services for City. 8. Employee Compensation and Liability - City shall not be called upon to assume any liability for the direct payment of any salaries , wages , or other compensation to any County personnel performing services hereunder, or any liability other than that provided in this Agreement . The City shall not be liable for compensation or indemnity to any County employee for injury or sickness arising out of his employment . -6- i { 9. Indemnification - Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 7 , County will hold City, its officers , agents , and employees harmless from any and all calims for damage resulting from the performance of this Agreement except that the above shall not apply to the active negligence or wilful misconduct of City or City ' s agents or employees . 101 Prosecution - It shall be the duty of the City Attorney , exercising the discretion vested in his office , to prosecute violations of the City Animal Ordinance , and take appropriate legal action with respect to the abatement of any public nuisance involving animals occurring within City ' s corporate limits . 11 . Term and Renewal - This Agreement shall be effective on the 1st day of July , 198_, and shall terminate on the 30th day of June , 198_, or the 30th day of June any year thereafter, provided that not later than March 15th next preceding said expiration date , either party shall notify the other in writing that it does not wish to renew same . Otherwise , this Agreement will continue from year to year . 1 12 . Ordinance Conformity - Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement , City shall enact and maintain in full force and effect , including the amount of fees provided , an ordinance comparable in terms with the provisions of the County Animal Control Ordinance , San Luis Obispo County Code Title 9 ; provided , however, that modifications or amend- ments to the ral ne 9 eprovisions-of Title 9 may be developed which are warranted by the unique circumstances of the City . Any such amendments which modify the present language of Title -7- 9 are subject to review by the Advisory Committee , and the approval of the Board of Supervisors , as well as the City councils of any Cities which may be affected by such amend- ments . 13 . Capital Expenditures - County shall pay the cost of t ' acquiring, constructing , and equipping any County-owned facility needed for the performance of the animallshelter component . 14 . Allocation of Operating Costs - Charges to City for `k the services provided by County shall be computed on the follow- ing basis : k a . Charges for general administration and ordinance review shall be $2 . 50 for each aniaml transaction for City (as defined in subparagraph 1 (b ) of this Agreement . A $2 . 50 charge shall also be applied for each animal delivered to the control facility by a resident of City. The charges allocated to City IIS pursuant to this subparagraph 14 (a ) shall be added to the charges made pursuant to subparagraphs 14(b) and (c ) below when those charges are applicable . b. Charges for the animal control enforcement service component shall be $7 . 50 for each animal transaction (as defined in paragraph 1 (b ) of this Agreement ) in which the service of an Animal Control Officer is involved , but excluding those services where charges are made pursuant to subparagraph 14 (f) below. The charges allocated pursuant to this subpara- graph 14 (b) shall be added to the charges described in para- graph 14 ( a ) above , and where applicable they may also be added to the charges described in paragraph 14 ( c ) below. -8- C . Charges for the animal shelter services component shall be $3 . 50 for each animal sheltered for City ( as defined in paragraph 1 (c ) of this Agreement ) . The charges allocated pursuant to this subparagraph 14 ( c ) shall be added to the charges described in subparagraph 14 (a ) above and where appli - cable they may also be added to the charges described in subparagraphs 14 ( b ) and ( f) . d . Overall program costs ( as defined in paragraph l ( e ) of this Agreement ) for the public education component services shall be multiplied by the City ' s population percent , and that sum shall be charged to City. In no event shall City ' s allocated costs for the public education component exceed 13d per capita . e. Charges for the licensing component services shall be $1 . 75 for each animal licensed for City . Should County chose to conduct a County-wide animal vaccination clinic , the costs for conducting such a clinic shall be multi - plied by the ratio created by dividing the number of animals vaccinated for City animal owners by the total number of animals vaccinated during the clinic . f. In payment for those emergency services ( as defined in paragraph 1 ( f) of this Agreement ) provided to City when only standby animal control officers are on duty , City shall be charged $14. 00 per man per hour. This charge shall be on a portal -to-portal basis , and- when applicable , may be added to the charges imposed pursuant to subparagraphs 14 (a ) and ( c ) above . -g- • +Ii 15 . Revenue from Fees and Impounds - Revenue from impound charges collected on animals taken from within City ' s corporate limits will be credited against City ' s allocated costs . 16. Revenue from Licensing - Revenue collected in licensing animals owned or adopted by residents of City shall be credited to City ' s allocated costs . 17 . Revenue from Court Fines - Animal control violation fine monies which are imposed and collected as a result of citations issued or arrests made within the City , and are thereafter distributed to City pursuant to the provisions of Penal Code Section 1463 , shall , upon receipt by City , be for- warded to the County. 18 . Deficits - City shall pay County any deficits between total revenue credited to City and City ' s allocated costs , as those sums are hereinabove described , and this computation shall be made a fiscal year basis , provided that the maximum amount so payable by City for the services hereunder shall not exceed $18 , 000 . 00 . Said payments shall be made on or before the 31st day of August of each year of this Agreement ' s existence . 19 . Books and Records - County agrees to keep such books and records and in such form and manner as County Auditor- Controller shall specify . Said books shall be open for examina- tion by City at all reasonable times . County shall provide a statement to City showing City ' s revenue credits and allocated costs . Said statements shall b-€ presented within 30 days after the close of each quarter of this Agreement ' s existence . -10- 20 Modification - This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties hereto and no modification of the terms of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the parties . IN WITNESS THEREOF, City of ' by resolution duly adopted by its City Council causes this Agreement to be signed by its mayor and attested by its clerk , and County of San Luis Obispo by order of the Board of Super- visors causes these presents to be subscribed by Chairman of said Board and seal of said Board to be affixed thereto attested by clerk of said Board on the day and year first above-written . CITY OF COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO By : By : Mayor Chairman , Board cf Supervisors ATTEST : ATTEST : MISBETH WOLLAM , Clerk Board of Supervisors City Clerk By : Deputy Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL EFFECT JAMES B . LINDHOLM , JR . County Counsel By • Deputy County Counsel _11 _