CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Atascadero City Hall Annex
6907 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93423
June 23rd ,2009
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CLOSED SESSION: 5:00 P.M.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT – CLOSED SESSION
2. CALL TO ORDER
a. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation
Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (One case)
3. ADJOURN
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
REGULAR SESSION: 6:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Béraud
ROLL CALL:
Mayor Béraud
Mayor Pro Tem Fonzi
Council Member Clay
Council Member Kelley
Council Member O’Malley
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Roll Call
Motion and Vote
PRESENTATIONS:
1. Presentation of Resolution by Assemblyman Sam Blakeslee’s Office Commending City of Atascadero for Efforts to Generate Economic Activity by Creating Economic Stimulus Plan
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion and Vote
(All items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and non-controversial by City staff and will be approved by one motion if no member of the Agency Board or public wishes to comment or ask questions. If comment or discussion is desired by anyone, the item will be removed from the consent calendar and will be considered in the listed sequence with an opportunity for any member of the public to address the Agency Board concerning the item before action is taken. DRAFT MINUTES: Agency meeting draft minutes are listed on the Consent Calendar for approval of the minutes. Should anyone wish to request an amendment to draft minutes, the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and their suggestion will be considered by the Agency Board. If anyone desires to express their opinion concerning issues included in draft minutes, they should share their opinion during the Community Forum portion of this meeting.)
1. City Council Special Meeting Draft Minutes – May 26, 2009
- Recommendation: Council approve the City Council Special Meeting Draft Minutes of May 26, 2009. [City Clerk]
2. City Council Meeting Draft Minutes – May 26, 2009
- Recommendation: Council approve the City Council Meeting Draft Minutes of May 26, 2009. [City Clerk]
3. January 2009 Accounts Payable and Payroll
- Fiscal Impact: $2,068,264.62
- Recommendation: Council approve certified City accounts payable, payroll and payroll vendor checks for January 2009. [Administrative Services]
4. February 2009 Accounts Payable and Payroll
- Fiscal Impact: $2,183,125.87
- Recommendation: Council approve certified City accounts payable, payroll and payroll vendor checks for February 2009. [Administrative Services]
5. March 2009 Accounts Payable and Payroll
- Fiscal Impact: $1,681,602.64
- Recommendation: Council approve certified City accounts payable, payroll and payroll vendor checks for March 2009. [Administrative Services]
6. April 2009 Accounts Payable and Payroll
- Fiscal Impact: $2,311,484.17
- Recommendation: Council approve certified City accounts payable, payroll and payroll vendor checks for April 2009. [Administrative Services]
7. PLN 2009-1325 – Zone change for Stadium Park Accessway (City of Atascadero)
- Fiscal Impact: None
- Recommendation: Council adopt on second reading, by title only, Draft Ordinance A amending the zoning designation of a portion of APN 029-105-028 from RSF-Y (Residential Single-Family–Y) to L (Recreation).
[Community Development Department]
8. Temporary Road Closure – Hot El Camino Cruise Nite 2009
- Fiscal Impact: No net fiscal impact. The cost of putting on the event is approximately $13,750 in budgeted funds and it is anticipated that these costs will be fully recovered through budgeted sponsorships and entry fees.
- Recommendation: Council approve the Draft Resolution authorizing the closure of El Camino Real, from Curbaril Ave. to Traffic Way, Palma Avenue from West Mall to Traffic Way, and Traffic Way from Lewis Avenue to El Camino Real on Friday, August 21, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Additionally we recommend the closure of East Mall from El Camino Real to Lewis Avenue and Palma Avenue between East Mall and West Mall from 1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. [Community Services]
9. Temporary Road Closure – Lakeview Drive
- Fiscal Impact: None.
- Recommendation: Council adopt the Draft Resolution establishing a temporary construction road closure and tow-away zone on Lakeview Drive for a water main extension project from July 1-15, 2009 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. [Public Works]
UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER:
(The City Manager will give an oral report on any current issues of concern to the City Council.)
COMMUNITY FORUM:
(This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wanting to address the Council on any matter not on this agenda and over which the Council has jurisdiction. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Please state your name for the record before making your presentation. The Council may take action to direct the staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. A maximum of 30 minutes will be allowed for Community Forum, unless changed by the Council.)
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Business Stimulus Program and Confirmation of Annual Assessment for the Downtown Parking & Business Improvement Area
Motion and Vote
- Ex Parte Communications
- Fiscal Impact: The aforementioned programs will require investment of approximately $1.1 million. Funds for some of these programs have been included in the Redevelopment Agency budget. Additional appropriations may be needed.
- Recommendations: Council:
1. Approve the Business Stimulus Program; and
2. Adopt the Draft Resolution confirming the annual assessment for the Downtown Parking & Business Improvement Area (Fiscal Year 2009-2010) at $0.00. [City Manager / Office of Economic Development]
2. Proposed Revision to the Atascadero Municipal Code Prohibiting Smoking in the Charles Paddock Zoo and in Designated Spectator Areas in the City’s Outdoor Recreation Areas and Parks
Motion and Vote
- Ex Parte Communications
- Fiscal Impact: In consulting with other communities, it is suggested that signage is the most successful method for changing parks over to smoke-free areas. It is estimated that the costs of new signage will be $500. Since current State laws prohibiting smoking near children’s playgrounds and public building entrances have generated no additional law enforcement costs, it is anticipated that the proposed new laws should not result in any new on-going costs for the Police Department. Similar laws in other jurisdictions have been reported to be largely self-enforcing.
- Recommendation: The Parks and Recreation Commission recommends Council introduce for first reading, by title only, the Draft Ordinance amending Title 10, Parks and Recreation, adding Section 10-1.34 Prohibiting Smoking in the Charles Paddock Zoo and various locations within the City’s public parks. [Community Services]
C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Building Permit Processing Update – New Programs and Procedures
- Fiscal Impact: All of the proposed changes can be accomplished with existing staff. The changes are anticipated to be revenue neutral in the short term. In the long term, the changes should encourage new development and permit application submittals and generate a positive economic impact on the City.
- Recommendation: City Council receive and file this report. [Community Development]
2. First Amendment to Animal Services Contract
Motion and Vote
- Fiscal Impact: The cost for the three-month extension ($49,860.00) is included in the proposed 2009-10 budget, as are the contract costs being proposed by the County through the 2009/2011 budget period.
- Recommendation. Council authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Animal Services Contract with the County of San Luis Obispo in the amount of $49,860.00 for the provision of Animal Control Services from July 1, 2009 to September 30, 2009. [Police]
3. Authorization for the City Attorney to Cooperate in Litigation Challenging the Constitutionality of any Seizure by the State of Street Maintenance Funds
Motion and Vote
- Fiscal Impact: A seizure by State government of the City’s street maintenance funds would have the potential negative impact to the City budget of $495,000 in 2009-10 and $371,000 in 2010-1.
- Recommendation: Council approve the Draft Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to cooperate with the League of California Cities, other cities, and counties in litigation challenging the constitutionality of any seizure by State government of the City’s street maintenance funds. [City Manager]
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS:
(On their own initiative, Council Members may make a brief announcement or a brief report on their own activities. Council Members may ask a question for clarification, make a referral to staff or take action to have staff place a matter of business on a future agenda. The Council may take action on items listed on the Agenda.)
D. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
(The following represent standing committees. Informative status reports will be given, as felt necessary):
Mayor Béraud
1. City / Schools Committee
2. County Mayors Round Table
3. Finance Committee
4. Homeless Services Governing Board
5. Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA)
Mayor Pro Tem Fonzi
1. Air Pollution Control District
2. Finance Committee
Council Member Clay
1. City / Schools Committee
Council Member Kelley
1. Atascadero State Hospital Advisory Committee
2. Atascadero Youth Task Force
Council Member O’Malley
1. Economic Vitality Corporation, Board of Directors (EVC)
2. League of California Cities – Council Liaison and CITIPAC Board Member
3. SLO Council of Governments, Vice President (SLOCOG)
4. SLO Regional Transit Authority, Vice President (SLORTA)
5. Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board, Member (RWQCB)
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION:
1. City Council
2. City Clerk
3. City Treasurer
4. City Attorney
5. City Manager
F. ADJOURNMENT: