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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
City Hall Council Chambers, 4th floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION: 5:00 P.M.
1. CLOSED SESSION -- PUBLIC COMMENT
2. COUNCIL LEAVES TO BEGIN CLOSED SESSION
3. CLOSED SESSION -- CALL TO ORDER
a. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Govt. Code Sec. 54957.6)
Agency designated representatives: Rachelle Rickard, City Manager
Employee Organizations: Atascadero Professional Firefighters, Local 3600;
Atascadero Police Association; Service Employees International Union,
Local 620; Mid-Management/Professional Employees; Non-Represented
Professional and Management Workers and Confidential Employees
4. CLOSED SESSION – ADJOURNMENT
5. COUNCIL RETURNS
6. CLOSED SESSION – REPORT
REGULAR SESSION – CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Dariz
ROLL CALL: Mayor Moreno
Mayor Pro Tem Newsom
Council Member Bourbeau
Council Member Dariz
Council Member Funk
City Council Closed Session: 5:00 P.M.
City Council Regular Session: 6:00 P.M.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Roll Call
Recommendation: Council:
1. Approve this agenda; and
2. Waive the reading in full of all ordinances appearing on this agenda, and the titles
of the ordinances will be read aloud by the City Clerk at the first reading, after the
motion and before the City Council votes.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. Proclamation Recognizing April 2021 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
A. CONSENT CALENDAR: (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 Council 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 Council concerning the item before action is taken.)
1. City Council Draft Action Minutes – March 23, 2021 and March 24, 2021
Recommendation: Council approve the March 23, 2021 Draft City Council
Regular and Special Meeting Minutes and the March 24 , 2021 Draft City
Council Special Meeting Minutes. [City Clerk]
2. Weed/Refuse Abatement Program
Fiscal Impact: The City recovers costs for administering this program through
recovery of the cost of abatement, plus a flat fee of $260 plus a percentage
charge of 166% administrative fee, which is placed on the San Luis Obispo
County Special Tax Assessment for the fiscal year 2021-2022 Tax Roll.
Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution, declaring vegetative growth
and/or refuse a public nuisance, commencing proceedings for the abatement
of said nuisances, and placing all abatement fees on the San Luis Obispo
County Special Tax Assessment for the fiscal year 2021-2022 Tax Roll. [Fire
Department]
3. Property Acquisition for Santa Lucia Road Bridge Replacement Project
Fiscal Impact: Compensation for property acquisition, and permanent and
temporary construction easements required for the Santa Lucia Road Bridge
Replacement Project is covered in the 2020-2021 Santa Lucia Road Bridge
Replacement Project budget. The total compensation to be paid at this time
is $11,900. The HBRRP grant will cover 100% of the project costs.
Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution approving compensation
payments and Right-of-Way Agreements for property acquisitions located at
APNs 054-271-007 and 054-272-015 for the Santa Lucia Road Bridge
Replacement Project. [Public Works]
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4. Annexation of the 10850 El Camino Real Subdivision into Community Facilities
District 2005-1, Annexation No. 23 (10850 El Camino Real: Tract 3099)
Fiscal Impact: Assessments for this annexation are estimated to be $42,400
annually, adjusted each year for inflation. Deed restricted affordable units are
exempt from the special tax.
Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution, declaring its intention to
annex territory, into Community Facilities District 2005-1 (Public Services) as
Annexation No. 23 and to authorize the levy of special taxes therein (10850 El
Camino Real: Tract 3099). [Community Development]
5. El Camino Real Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Plan
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution and authorize staff to
pursue grant-funding opportunities, in support for the Downtown Infrastructure
Enhancement Project. [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 Comments made during Community Forum will not be a
subject of discussion. A maximum of 30 minutes will be allowed for Community Forum,
unless changed by the Council. Any members of the public who have questions or need
information may contact the City Clerk’s Office, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00
p.m. at (805) 470-3400, or cityclerk@atascadero.org.)
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Del Rio Road / El Camino Real Plan Line in the Vicinity of the US 101
Interchange (West Side)
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution approving the Del Rio Road
/ El Camino Real Plan Line in the vicinity of the US 101 interchange (West Side).
[Public Works]
2. General Plan & Housing Element Annual Progress Report 2020 (CPP 21-0024)
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommendation: Council receive report of State housing goals, General Plan
progress, and progress on housing unit production through 2020. [Community
Development]
3. City of Atascadero Marketing Update
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommendation: Council receive and file Marketing Update recapping the
calendar year for 2020 and a preview of 2021. [City Manager]
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4. Council Norms and Procedures Consideration of Amendments
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommendation: Council review, amend and adopt change(s) to the Council
Norms and Procedures. [City Manager]
D. DISCUSSION ITEM: Discussion of COVID 19 issues including oral updates by Mayor
Moreno and City Manager Rickard, questions by City Council, public comment and
comments by City Council.
1. Coronavirus (COVID-19) update – Mayor Moreno
2. Coronavirus (COVID-19) update – City Manager Rickard
E. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: (On their own
initiative, Council Members may make a brief announcement or a brief report on their own
activities. The following represent standing committees. Informative status reports will
be given, as felt necessary):
Mayor Moreno
1. City Selection Committee
2. County Mayors Round Table
3. Economic Vitality Corporation, Board of Directors (EVC)
4. SLO Council of Governments (SLOCOG)
5. SLO Regional Transit Authority (RTA)
Mayor Pro Tem Newsom
1. City / Schools Committee
2. Design Review Committee
3. League of California Cities – Council Liaison
4. Visit SLO CAL Advisory Committee
Council Member Bourbeau
1. City of Atascadero Finance Committee
2. City / Schools Committee
3. Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA)
4. SLO County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC)
Council Member Dariz
1. Air Pollution Control District
2. California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) Board
3. City of Atascadero Finance Committee
Council Member Funk
1. Atascadero Basin Ground Water Sustainability Agency (GSA)
2. Design Review Committee
3. Homeless Services Oversight Council
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F. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION: (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.)
1. City Council
2. City Clerk
3. City Treasurer
4. City Attorney
5. City Manager
ADJOURN
Please note: Should anyone challenge any proposed development entitlement listed on this Agenda in court, that person
may be limited to raising those issues addressed at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence
delivered to the City Council at or prior to this public hearing. Correspondence submitted at this public hearing will be
distributed to the Council and available for review in the City Clerk's office.
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 04/13/21
Atascadero City Council
March 23, 2021
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL
DRAFT MINUTES
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
City Hall Council Chambers, 4th floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
REGULAR SESSION – CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Moreno called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. and Council Member Funk led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: By Teleconference - Council Members Bourbeau, Dariz and Funk, and
Mayor Moreno
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Newsom
Others Present: None
Staff Present: By Teleconference – City Manager Rachelle Rickard, Police Chief Bob
Masterson, Administrative Services Director Jeri Rangel, Public Works
Director Nick DeBar, Community Development Director Phil Dunsmore,
City Attorney Brian Pierik, Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Lara
Christensen, and IT Manager Luke Knight
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOTION: By Council Member Funk and seconded by Council Member Dariz to:
1. Approve this agenda; and,
2. Waive the reading in full of all ordinances appearing on this
agenda, and the titles of the ordinances will be read aloud by
the City Clerk at the first reading, after the motion and before
the City Council votes.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll-call vote. Newsom absent.
City Council Regular Session: 6:00 P.M.
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 04/13/21
Atascadero City Council
March 23, 2021
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PRESENTATIONS:
1. Proclamation Recognizing March 24, 2021 as Equal Pay Day
The City Council presented a proclamation to Linda Baker with AAUW – Atascadero.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. City Council Draft Action Minutes – March 9, 2021 and March 11, 2021
Recommendation: Council approve the March 9, 2021 Draft City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes and the March 11, 2021 Draft City Council Special
Meeting Minutes. [City Clerk]
2. February 2021 Accounts Payable and Payroll
Fiscal Impact: $2,686,130.43
Recommendation: Council approve certified City accounts payable, payroll
and payroll vendor checks for February 2021. [Administrative Services]
3. Lift Station No. 2 Replacement Construction Award
Fiscal Impact: $2,079,080
Recommendations: Council:
1. Approve a construction contract for $1,089,460 with Raminha
Construction, Inc. for the Lift Station No. 2 Replacement Project (Project
No. C2017W01).
2. Approve a contract for $120,000 with Gierlich Mitchell to purchase three (3) new
submersible sewage pumps for the Lift Station No. 2 Replacement Project.
3. Authorize the Director of Administrative Services to allocate an additional
$610,000 in Wastewater Enterprise Fund balance to the Lift Station No. 2
Replacement Project. [Public Works]
MOTION: By Council Member Dariz and seconded by Council Member Funk to
approve the Consent Calendar. (#A-3 Contract Nos. 2021-010 and
2021-011)
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll-call vote. Newsom absent.
UPDATES FROM THE CITY MANAGER:
City Manager Rachelle Rickard gave an update on projects and issues within the City.
COMMUNITY FORUM:
The following citizens spoke by telephone or through the webinar during Community Forum:
Haley Pinney, Aiden Dugan-Colton, Tori Keen, Geoff Auslen, and Barbara Babka
Emails from the following citizens were read into the record by Deputy City Manager/City
Clerk Christensen: Chance Coates and Caitlin K.
Mayor Moreno closed the COMMUNITY FORUM period.
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 04/13/21
Atascadero City Council
March 23, 2021
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B. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Request for Authorization to Process General Plan Amendment for
2055 El Camino Real (Cal Coastal Communities)
Fiscal Impact: If developed with lodging, retail and entertainment uses, this
site is likely to become a positive fiscal contribution to the City and may act as
a catalyst to attract additional head of household jobs and other tax revenue
supporting land uses within the Del Rio vicinity. Consistent with Council fiscal
policy, if the project requires legislative approval the residential portion of the
project may trigger conditions of approval that require it to be fiscally neutral.
Recommendation: Council authorize the Cal Coastal Development Team to
proceed with a Specific Plan Amendment application to the Del Rio Commercial
Area Specific Plan to allow for submittal of a commercial resort concept, while
reconfiguring the existing residential zone. [Community Development]
Ex Parte Communications
All Council Members reported speaking with the applicant team regarding this item. Mayor
Moreno also reported meeting with Mike Manchak.
Community Development Director Dunsmore gave the staff report and answered questions
from the Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following citizens spoke by telephone or through the webinar on this item: Ted Lawton,
Mike Manchak, Josh Cross, Geoff Auslen, and Jacob Pickering
Emails from the following citizens were read into the record by Deputy City Manager/City
Clerk Christensen: Hardy Nielsen and Scott Huffman
Mayor Moreno closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Council Member Bourbeau and seconded by Council Member
Funk to authorize the Cal Coastal Development Team to proceed
with a General Plan Amendment application and Specific Plan
Amendment application to the Del Rio Commercial Area Specific
Plan to allow for submittal of a commercial resort concept, while
reconfiguring the existing residential zone.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll-call vote. Newsom absent.
Mayor Moreno recessed the meeting at 8:14 p.m.
Mayor Moreno reconvened the meeting at 8:22 p.m. with all present.
C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Proposed Sewer Service Rate Increase
Fiscal Impact: Approving staff recommendations will generate an estimated
$530,000 in additional revenue from sewer service charges collected in
FY21/22 over FY20/21 amounts. The recommendations will also approve
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 04/13/21
Atascadero City Council
March 23, 2021
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expenditures of up to $7,500 related to the Proposition 218 majority protest
process from the Wastewater Fund in the current fiscal year.
Recommendations: Council:
1. Direct staff to administer the Proposition 218 majority protest process and
send out notice of the proposed increases to all property owners connected
to the municipal sanitary sewer system.
2. Set a Public Hearing on May 25, 2021 for the City Council’s consideration
of the proposed wastewater rate increases.
3. Approve a budget amendment and authorize the Director of Administrative
Services to appropriate $7,500 from the Wastewater Fund for costs related
to the Proposition 218 majority protest process. [Public Works]
Public Works Director DeBar gave the staff report and answered questions from the Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following citizens spoke on this item: None
Mayor Moreno closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Council Member Bourbeau and seconded by Council Member
Funk to:
1. Direct staff to administer the Proposition 218 majority protest
process and send out notice of the proposed increases to all
property owners connected to the municipal sanitary sewer
system.
2. Set a Public Hearing on May 25, 2021 for the City Council’s
consideration of the proposed wastewater rate increases.
3. Approve a budget amendment and authorize the Director of
Administrative Services to appropriate $7,500 from the
Wastewater Fund for costs related to the Proposition 218
majority protest process.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll-call vote. Newsom absent.
D. DISCUSSION ITEM: Discussion of COVID 19 issues including oral updates by Mayor
Moreno and City Manager Rickard, questions by City Council, public comment and
comments by City Council.
1. Coronavirus (COVID-19) update – Mayor Moreno
2. Coronavirus (COVID-19) update – City Manager Rickard
City Manager Rickard provided updates on Coronavirus (COVID -19) and answered
questions from the Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following citizens spoke on this item: None
Mayor Moreno closed the Public Comment period.
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 04/13/21
Atascadero City Council
March 23, 2021
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E. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The following Council Members made brief announcements and gave brief update reports
on their committees since their last Council meeting:
Mayor Moreno
1. County Mayors Round Table
Council Member Bourbeau
1. Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA)
Council Member Dariz
1. Air Pollution Control District
Council Member Funk
1. Atascadero Basin Ground Water Sustainability Agency (GSA)
2. Homeless Services Oversight Council
F. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION: None.
Mayor Moreno recessed the meeting at 9:03 p.m. to the Special City Council Meeting.
Mayor Moreno reconvened the meeting at 9:31 p.m. with City Council, City Manager
Rickard, and City Attorney Pierik present.
G. ADJOURN
Mayor Moreno adjourned the meeting at 9:31 p.m.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
______________________________________
Lara K. Christensen
Deputy City Manager / City Clerk
APPROVED:
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 04/13/21
Atascadero City Council Special Meeting
March 23, 2021
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SPECIAL MEETING
ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
CLOSED SESSION
Tuesday, March 23, 2021, 6:00 P.M.
Atascadero City Hall Council Chambers, 4th Floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
(TELECONFERENCE)
DRAFT MINUTES
COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION: 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Moreno called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in conjunction with the Regular City
Council meeting and Council Member Funk led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: By Teleconference - Council Members Bourbeau, Dariz and Funk, and
Mayor Moreno
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Newsom
Others Present: None
Staff Present: By Teleconference – City Manager Rachelle Rickard, Police Chief Bob
Masterson, Administrative Services Director Jeri Rangel, Public Works
Director Nick DeBar, Community Development Director Phil Dunsmore,
City Attorney Brian Pierik, Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Lara
Christensen, and IT Manager Luke Knight
Mayor Moreno recessed the Special Meeting at 6:03 p.m. until after the City Council
completes the items on its Regular Meeting Agenda.
Mayor Moreno reconvened the Special Meeting at 9:03 p.m. with City Council, City Manager
Rickard, and City Attorney Pierik present.
Mayor Moreno announced at 9:03 p.m. that the Council was going into Closed Session.
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 04/13/21
Atascadero City Council Special Meeting
March 23, 2021
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1. CLOSED SESSION -- PUBLIC COMMENT - None
2. COUNCIL LEAVES TO BEGIN CLOSED SESSION
3. CLOSED SESSION -- CALL TO ORDER
a. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Govt. Code Sec. 54957.6)
Agency designated representatives: Rachelle Rickard, City Manager
Employee Organizations: Atascadero Professional Firefighters, Local 3600;
Atascadero Police Association; Service Employees International Union,
Local 620; Mid-Management/Professional Employees; Non-Represented
Professional and Management Workers and Confidential Employees
4. CLOSED SESSION – ADJOURNMENT
5. COUNCIL RETURNS
6. CLOSED SESSION – REPORT
The City Attorney reported that there was no reportable action in Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Moreno adjourned the Special Meeting at 9:31p.m. to the Regular Session currently in
progress.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
______________________________________
Lara K. Christensen
Deputy City Manager / City Clerk
APPROVED:
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 04/13/21
Atascadero City Council Special Meeting
March 24, 2021
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SPECIAL MEETING
ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
6:00 p.m.
Atascadero City Hall Council Chambers, 4th Floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
(TELECONFERENCE)
COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
AND APPOINTMENTS
DRAFT MINUTES
Mayor Moreno called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: By Teleconference – Council Members Bourbeau, Dariz, Funk, and
Mayor Moreno
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Newsom
Staff Present: By Teleconference – Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Lara
Christensen and IT Manager Luke Knight
INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS:
1. Planning Commission
City Clerk recommendation: Council interview the candidates and select by ballot,
one citizen to fill the vacant, unexpired at-large term on the Planning Commission.
The City Council interviewed the two candidates and selected, by ballot, Randy Hughes to
serve in the vacant, unexpired at-large position on the Planning Commission.
2. Announcement of Appointment
Mayor Moreno announced Randy Hughes as the new at -large appointee and thanked both
applicants for their time, interest, and willingness to serve the Atascadero community.
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 04/13/21
Atascadero City Council Special Meeting
March 24, 2021
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PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Moreno adjourned the meeting at 6:31 p.m. to the next Regular Session scheduled
for Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
______________________________________
Lara K. Christensen
Deputy City Manager/City Clerk
APPROVED:
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ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 04/13/21
Atascadero City Council
Staff Report – Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services Department
Weed/Refuse Abatement Program
RECOMMENDATION:
Council adopt Draft Resolution, declaring vegetative growth and/or refuse a public
nuisance, commencing proceedings for the abatement of said nuisances, and placing
all abatement fees on the San Luis Obispo County Special Tax Assessment for the
fiscal year 2021-2022 Tax Roll.
DISCUSSION:
The Municipal Code, Section 6-13.03, addresses the abatement of vegetative growth
and/or refuse, which constitute a hazard. Adoption of the proposed Resolution is the
first step in this annual program, which requires City Council action. Atascadero Fire &
Emergency Services Department (AFD) conducted its initial inspection the last week of
March and the first week of April. There are approximately 11,188 parcels within the
City. Notices are mailed to the recorded property owner of each parcel listed declar ing
that their parcel is an existing, future or “potential” hazard. AFD advises that it
considers a parcel a future or “potential” hazard if the parcel is not completely
landscaped or irrigated and / or there is a potential for weed growth (6 -13.01). The list
of parcels identified to have vegetative growth and/or refuse, which are or may become
a public nuisance, is available for review in the Office of the City Clerk and at
Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City recovers costs for administering this program through recovery of the cost of
abatement, plus a flat fee of $260 plus a percentage charge of 166% administrative fee,
which is placed on the San Luis Obispo County Special Tax Ass essment for the fiscal
year 2021-2022 Tax Roll.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Resolution
2. Vegetative Growth/Refuse Notice
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ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE:
ATTACHMENT:
04/13/21
1
DRAFT RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING VEGETATIVE GROWTH
(NOXIOUS WEEDS) AND/OR REFUSE A PUBLIC NUISANCE
WHEREAS, Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services conducted parcel inspections
throughout the City during the last week of March 2021 and the first week of April 2021; and
WHEREAS, Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services considers a property, land or lot a
future or “potential” hazard if the property, land or lot is not completely landscaped or irrigated
and/or there is a potential for weed growth; and
WHEREAS, property, lands or lots in the City were identified as having existing, future
or “potential” hazards that are considered to be a public nuisance; and
WHEREAS, Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services is commencing proceedings for the
abatement of said nuisances; and
WHEREAS, abatement fees will be placed on the San Luis Obispo County Special Tax
Assessment for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Tax Roll.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Atascadero:
SECTION 1. That vegetative growth (noxious weeds) and/or refuse are, or may become,
a hazard and hereby declared to be a public nuisance which should be abated for the reasons that
vegetative growth may attain such a large growth as to become a fire menace and/or drainage
restriction, when mature and said refuse may become a public nuisance, thereby creating a hazard
to public health and safety.
The City Council of the City of Atascadero finds and declares that vegetative growth
(noxious weeds) and/or refuse on specified parcels of property are seasonal and recurrent
nuisances. Such seasonal and recurrent nuisances shall be abated in accordance with the provisions
of City and State laws. No further hearings need to be held, and it shall be sufficient to mail a
notice to the owner of the property as their address appears upon the current assessment roll.
SECTION 2. A description of the parcel of lots of private property upon which, or in front
of which, said nuisances are or may become a hazard, according to the official Assessment Map
of said City of Atascadero, shall be posted annually in the office of the City Clerk and ref erred to
as Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk or designee is hereby ordered and directed to mail written
notices of the proposed abatement to all persons owning property described in accordance with
Section 6-13.08 of the Atascadero Municipal Code.
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ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE:
ATTACHMENT:
04/13/21
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SECTION 4. Pursuant to Section 6-13.10 of the Atascadero Municipal Code, the City
Council shall hear and consider all objections or protests to the required removal of said vegetative
growth and/or refuse. The City Clerk shall post a copy of the public hearing notice in accordance
with the Ralph M. Brown Act.
SECTION 5. Pursuant to Section 6-13.17 of the Atascadero Municipal Code, if the owner
does not abate the hazard, it will be abated by the City contractor. The cost of the abatement plus
a $260 flat fee and 166% administrative fee and County fee will be assessed upon the County
property tax bill, and constitute a lien upon such land until paid.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the __th day
of _____, 2021.
On motion by ______ and seconded by _____, the foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted
in its entirety on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CITY OF ATASCADERO
________________________________
Heather Moreno, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lara K. Christensen, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brian Pierik, City Attorney
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6005 LEWIS AVENUE – ATASCADERO, CA 93422 – (805) 461-5070 – FAX (805) 466-2907
NOTICE
NOTICE
Dear Atascadero Property Owner:
Weed abatement season has arrived and parcel inspections were recently performed throughout
the City. The Atascadero Municipal Code, Section 6-13.08, requires this notification, which
enables Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services to abate dry noxious weeds and/or refuse in an
effort to make our neighborhoods safer in the event of a fire. Please be advised your property has
been identified as an existing, future or “potential” hazard. Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services
advises that it considers a parcel a future or “potential” hazard if the parcel is not completely
landscaped or irrigated and/or there is a potential for vegetative growth.
NOTICE TO REMOVE
VEGETATIVE GROWTH (NOXIOUS WEEDS) AND /OR REFUSE
Notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of April 2021, the City Council passed a Resolution
declaring that vegetative growth (noxious weeds) and refuse constitute a fire hazard, and health
and safety hazard, which must be abated by the cutting of said vegetative growth (noxious weeds),
and/or removal of refuse which constitutes said health and safety hazard. If the property owner
does not abate the noxious weeds and/or refuse by June 1, 2021, it will be abated by the City, and
the cost of the abatement will be assessed upon the County property tax bill, and will constitute a
lien upon such land until paid. The City recovers costs for administering this program through a
$260 flat fee and 166% administrative fee. Reference is hereby made to the Resolution for further
particulars and Municipal Code Sections 6-13.01 through 6-13.17. A copy of said Resolution is
on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
All property owners having any objections to the proposed removal of the hazard are encouraged
to attend , or virtually attend if necessary, the meeting of the City Council of the City of Atascadero
to be held on May 11, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. when their objections will be heard and given due
consideration.
Dated this 13th day of April, 2021 /s/ Casey D. Bryson
Fire Chief
City of Atascadero
City of Atascadero
Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services
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DATE: 04/13/21
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THE DEADLINE FOR WEED/REFUSE ABATEMENT
COMPLIANCE IS JUNE 1, 2021
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE IN MAINTAINING YOUR
VEGETATIVE GROWTH TO A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 4 INCHES
On June 1, 2021, the City’s contractor begins the abatement process for parcels that are not in compliance.
The contractor’s fees, as well as applicable City and County fees/fines are assessed on the County’s tax roll.
The Fire Chief has established the following requirements:
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
OF VEGETATIVE GROWTH (NOXIOUS WEEDS)
Maximum height of 4 inches
a) Located within 100 feet of any building or structure, or to the property
line, whichever is nearer;
b) Located within 50 feet from the edge of any improved roadway;
c) Located within 50 feet from each property line;
d) Located within 10 feet on each side of driveways.
EXEMPTIONS:
a) Animal pastures and agricultural fields growing hay or grains. The interior portion of fenced pastures
where the quantity of livestock significantly reduces the vegetative growth, therefore bringing the
parcel into compliance. Agricultural fields must be cut at harvest time. Uncut hay and grain is subject
to abatement.
b) Habitat for endangered or threatened species or any species that is a candidate for listing as an
endangered or threatened species by the State of California or Federal Government.
c) Land kept in a predominantly natural state as habitat for wildlife, plant, or animal communities.
d) Open space lands that are environmentally sensitive parklands.
e) Other lands having scenic values.
Abatement requirements shall remain in effect in waterways where flood preparation measures and
emergency flood control mitigation is necessary.
1) This exemption applies whether the land or water are held in fee title or any lesser interest. This
exemption applies to any public agency, and private entity that has dedicated the land or water areas
to one or more of those purposes or uses, or any combination of public agencies and private entities
making that decision.
2) This section shall not be construed to prohibit the use of properly authorized prescribed burning to
improve the biological function of land or to assist in the restoration of desired vegetation.
3) In the event that any lands adjacent to land or water areas, as described above, are improved such that
they are subject to this chapter, the obligation to comply with Section 6-13.04 shall be with the person
owning, leasing, controlling, operating, or maintaining the occupied dwelling or occupied structure on
the improved lands. All maintenance, activities, and other fire prevention measures required by
Section 6-13.04 shall be required only for the improved land, and water areas as described above.
Questions regarding weed abatement may be directed to (805) 470-3300 or by writing to: City of
Atascadero, Fire & Emergency Services, Fire Marshal, 6500 Palma Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422.
PLEASE RETAIN THIS NOTICE FOR ANY RELATED COMMUNICATIONS
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Atascadero City Council
Staff Report - Public Works Department
Property Acquisition for
Santa Lucia Road Bridge Replacement Project
RECOMMENDATION:
Council adopt Draft Resolution approving compensation payments and Right-of-Way
Agreements for property acquisitions located at APNs 054-271-007 and 054-272-015 for
the Santa Lucia Road Bridge Replacement Project.
DISCUSSION:
Background/Analysis
Santa Lucia Road Bridge over Graves Creek is scheduled for construction replacement
in 2022, pending Caltrans authorization of construction funds. This bridge was identified
by Caltrans as being functionally obsolete. The City has been successful in securing a
Federal Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program grant (HBRRP) that
will fund 100% of the project costs.
Quincy Engineering is performing final design and preparing construction plans and
specifications for the Project. The preliminary design for the bridge and temporary
construction traffic detour route was reviewed with Council in May 2017. The proposed
bridge will be widened to allow for standard lane and shoulder widths, and Santa Lucia
Road at both the east and west approaches will be widened and minor modifications
made to the horizontal alignment to be compliant with current standards.
To accommodate the new roadway and bridge widths and alignment changes, the City is
required to acquire portions of adjacent property parcels. In addition, there are temporary
construction easements needed from adjacent property parcels to accommodate
construction for the new bridge. Hamner, Jewell & Associates has been assisting the City
in obtaining property acquisitions for the project, including appraisals, right-of-way
agreements, deeds, and negotiating with parcel owners. There are seven adjacent
properties to the project that require either property acquisition, permanent easements or
temporary easements based upon Quincy Engineering’s bridge design layout. A Right-
of-Way Exhibit showing the combined permanent and temporary construction easements
needed for the bridge replacement is included for reference (Attachment 2).
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Hamner, Jewell & Associates has negotiated and prepared right-of-way (R/W)
agreements, easement deeds, and other necessary documents for the City to obtain
these property acquisitions in preparation for bridge replacement. At the February 9,
2021 City Council meeting, five of the seven needed agreements were approved. The
remaining two agreements have now been finalized and signed by the property owners.
The following is a discussion of the final two properties requiring land acquisition.
Rick and Gail Cliffe (APN: 054-271-007) Amount: $9,700
Rick and Gail Cliffe own the property at the southeast corner of Santa Lucia Road Bridge.
A temporary construction easement on their property, containing 16,205 square feet is
needed to accommodate construction activities and material storage. Mr. and Mrs. Cliffe
have executed the R/W Agreement and Easement Deed for $9,700 in compensation
(Attachment 3).
John and Lorraine Wells (APN: 054-272-015) Amount: $2,200
John and Lorraine Wells own the property at the northwest corner of Llano Road. A
portion of this parcel shall be acquired in fee, totaling 476 square feet along Santa Lucia
Road to accommodate roadway widening and utility relocation. Also needed is a
temporary construction easement containing 3,406 square feet. Mr. and Mrs. Wells have
executed the R/W Agreement and Easement Deed for $2,200 in compensation
(Attachment 4).
Conclusion
A Draft Resolution (Attachment 1) has been prepared to approve payment for the above
property acquisitions and to authorize the City Manager to execute the R/W Agreements.
Once these two agreements are complete, Caltrans is expected to certify that right-of-
way has been completed so the construction schedule is kept on track and to allow
funding to be programmed for project construction in 2022.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Compensation for property acquisition, and permanent and temporary construction
easements required for the Santa Lucia Road Bridge Replacement Project is covered in
the 2020-2021 Santa Lucia Road Bridge Replacement Project budget. The total
compensation to be paid at this time is $11,900. The HBRRP grant will cover 100% of
the project costs.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Resolution
2. Santa Lucia Road Bridge Replacement Right-of-Way Exhibit
3. Temporary Construction Easement Agreement and Easement Deed for Rick and Gail
Cliffe
4. R/W Agreement and Grant Deed for John and Lorraine Wells
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DRAFT RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING COMPENSATION
PAYMENTS AND RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENTS WITH ESCROW
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS WITH ATASCADERO
RICK AND GAIL CLIFFE (APN 054-271-007) AND JOHN AND LORAINNE
WELLS (APN 054-272-015) FOR THE SANTA LUCIA ROAD BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, the proposed layout for the Santa Lucia Road Bridge Replacement Project
(“Project”) over Atascadero Creek requires that the City of Atascadero (“City”) acquire property for
permanent and temporary construction easements; and
WHEREAS, the City and its agent, Hamner, Jewell & Associates, have negotiated
compensation amounts for needed easements for the Project with Rick and Gail Cliffe (APN 054-
271-007) and John and Lorraine Wells (APN 054-272-015), herein collectively referred to as
“Property Owners”; and
WHEREAS, Right-of-Way Agreements (with Escrow Instructions) and Easement Deeds
have been prepared for the City to acquire property from Property Owners for Project easements; and
WHEREAS, proposed Right-of-way Agreements (with Escrow Instructions) and Easement
Deeds for the property acquisitions have been reviewed by the City Council at its meeting on April
13, 2021.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Atascadero:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The foregoing Recitals are true and correct and are hereby
incorporated by this reference.
SECTION 2. Approval. The City Council hereby approves the Right-of-Way Agreements
(with Escrow Instructions) for property acquisitions with Rick and Gail Cliffe (APN 054-271-007),
and John and Lorraine Wells (APN 054-272-015).
SECTION 3. CEQA. The City Council hereby finds that the Guidelines of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Section 15061.(3), (b)) exempts activities that are covered by
the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant
effect on the environment. Approving Right-of-way Agreements for property acquisitions will not
have any significant adverse environmental impacts associated with this Resolution.
SECTION 4. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to take all appropriate
actions and execute Right-of-way Agreements and other documents which the City Manager may
deem necessary or advisable in order to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 13th day of
April, 2021.
On motion by Council Member _________ and seconded by Council Member ________, the
foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CITY OF ATASCADERO
________________________________
Heather Moreno, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lara Christensen, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brian Pierik, City Attorney
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Atascadero City Council
Staff Report – Community Development Department
Annexation of the 10850 El Camino Real Subdivision into
Community Facilities District 2005-1, Annexation No. 23
(10850 El Camino Real: Tract 3099)
RECOMMENDATION:
Council adopt Draft Resolution, declaring its intention to annex territory, into Community
Facilities District 2005-1 (Public Services) as Annexation No. 23 and to authorize the levy
of special taxes therein (10850 El Camino Real: Tract 3099).
DISCUSSION:
The applicant, 10850, LLC, is required to annex into the City’s Community Facilities
District (CFD) as a condition to finalize their subdivision maps and fulfill the conditions of
approval. To satisfy this requirement, the applicant has petitioned the City to annex into
the CFD. The 10850 El Camino Real (formerly known as “Hartberg”) Subdivision project
was approved in 2017 as Tract 3099.
In July 2004, as a key part of the adoption of the City’s Comprehensive Financial Strategy,
the Council addressed the need to recover all costs associated with new residential
development by directing the formation of a Community Facilities District (CFD). California
law allows the formation of such districts for the purpose of recovering the cost of providing
public safety services, including police and fire services, and park services for new
developments. CFDs ensure that new homeowners pay special taxes in an amount equal
to the actual cost of the City services they are expected to receive. Without such special
taxes in place, new residential units have a negative impact on the General Fund.
The Citywide CFD was established in 2005 consistent with this policy and a number of
projects have been annexed into the CFD as a requirement prior to recordation of a final
map. With the resolution of intention, the City and the applicant are initiating the process
of annexing the 10850 El Camino Real development into the City’s existing CFD.
The 10850 El Camino Real project was originally submitted and approved in 2017
establishing a Planned Development Overlay Zone (#34) on the site. The project consists
of seventy-five (75) residential units, including forty-eight (48) apartments at the rear
portion of the property, twenty (20) attached townhomes containing 3-bedrooms each and
seven (7) single-family residential cottages ranging in size from two to three bedrooms.
Fifteen (15) of the apartment units will be deed restricted as affordable units consistent
with project approvals and the Council inclusionary policy.
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Site Plan
The Resolution establishes the date for the public hearing to complete the annexation.
The date has been set for May 11, 2021. There are no registered voters in the area being
annexed so the election will be a landowner vote. Following completion of the annexation,
staff anticipates levying taxes on the parcels on which development has actually begun
in the 2022-2023 tax year.
The residential planned development project was conditioned to be fiscally neutral
through annexation into the existing Citywide CFD. Annexation into CFD 2005-1 will
satisfy the project’s conditions of approval and allow for the annexation vote to occur. A
total of seventy-five (75) residential units will be annexed into the CFD upon recordation
of the annexation documents with fifteen (15) affordable units exempt from the annual
levy while the deed restrictions are in place. The CFD annual levy is currently $706.68
for the 2020-2021 tax year, and adjusts each year for inflation.
ALTERNATIVE:
Council may refer the item back to staff for additional review and analysis.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Assessments for this annexation are estimated to be $42,400 annually, adjusted each
year for inflation. Deed restricted affordable units are exempt from the special tax.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Resolution
2. Petition to Annex into CFD 2005-1 – No. 23 (TR 3099)
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DRAFT RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
ANNEX TERRITORY INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SERVICES) AS ANNEXATION NO. 23, AND TO
AUTHORIZE THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES THEREIN
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Atascadero, C alifornia (the “City Council”),
has previously conducted proceedings to establish a community facilities district pursuant to the
terms and provisions of the “Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982”, as amended (the
“Act”), Chapter 2.5, Part 1, Division 2, Title 5, commencing at Section 53311, of the Government
Code of the State of California, thereof designated as COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SERVICES) (“CFD No. 2005-1”); and
WHEREAS, the City Council has received a petition (including waivers) from the
landowner requesting that it annex into CFD No. 2005-1 under the Act, to provide for the costs of
services, and the City Council now desires to commence proceedings to annex territory into
CFD No. 2005-1 as described herein; and
WHEREAS, under the Act, this City Council, as the legislative body for CFD No. 2005-
1, is empowered with the authority to annex territory to CFD No. 2005-1 and now desires to
undertake proceedings to annex territory to CFD No. 2005-1.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Atascadero:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2. Public Convenience and Necessity. This City Council hereby determines that
the public convenience and necessity requires that territory be annexed into CFD No. 2005-1 in
order to pay the costs and expenses for the required and authorized public services.
SECTION 3. Boundaries. A general description of the territory included in the existing
CFD No. 2005-1 is hereinafter described as follows: All that property and territory as originally
included in the existing CFD No. 2005-1 heretofore recorded as Instrument No. 2005-037685 in
the office of the County Recorder for the County of San Luis Obispo on May 9, 20 05 in Book 5
at Page 11-13 of Maps of Assessments and Community Facilities Districts, to which map reference
is hereby made, and as such map was amended as a result of prior annexations.
A description of the boundaries and territory proposed to be annexed is as follows: All that property
and territory proposed to be annexed to CFD No. 2005-1, is shown on the Annexation Map for
Annexation No. 23 to CFD No. 2005-1, on file in the Office of the City Clerk, the boundaries of
which territory are hereby preliminarily approved and to which map reference is hereby made for
further particulars. The area proposed to be annexed to CFD No. 2005-1 is as shown on the
Annexation Map identified in Exhibit A. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause to be recorded
such Annexation Map, showing the territory to be annexed, in the office of the County Recorder of
the County of San Luis Obispo within fifteen days of the date of adoption of this resolution.
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SECTION 4. Services. The services which CFD No. 2005-1 is authorized to finance are
in addition to those provided in or required for the territory within CFD No. 2005-1 and will not
be replacing services already available. A general description of the services to be financed is
as follows:
POLICE AND FIRE SERVICES
Police services and fire protection and suppression services (the
“Services”) of the City of Atascadero required to sustain the service
delivery capability for emergency and non-emergency services to new
growth areas of the City of Atascadero, including but not limited to,
related facilities, equipment, vehicles, ambulances and paramedics,
fire apparatus, services, supplies and personnel; provided, however, that
any increases in special taxes for costs related to employee wages and
benefits shall be limited as provided in the Rate and Method of
Apportionment of the Special Taxes to fund such Services.
PARK SERVICES
Park services of the City of Atascadero required for the operation and
maintenance of public parks.
The City of Atascadero is authorized to finance and direct administrative and incidental annual
costs and expenses necessary to provide the maintenance and servicing for public services.
No additional services will be necessary or provided in CFD No. 2005-1 and the services as
described for CFD No. 2005-1 will serve the properties within CFD No. 2005-1. It is presently
intended that the services will be provided, without preference or priority, to the existing territory
in CFD No. 2005-1 and the territory proposed to be annexed to CFD No. 2005-1.
SECTION 5. Special Taxes. It is the intention of this City Council that, except where
funds are otherwise available, a special tax sufficient to pay for said services to be provided
in CFD No. 2005-1 and Annexation No. 23, secured by recordation of a continuing lien against
all non-exempt real property in Annexation No. 23, will be levied annually within the boundaries
of Annexation No. 23 from and after the annexation of such property to CFD No. 2005-1.
The special taxes shall be those as authorized through the formation of CFD No. 2005-1,
adopted by Ordinance of this legislative body, as amended by the adoption of Resolution 2018-
001 and no changes or modifications are proposed in the special taxes from those as currently
set forth and made applicable to CFD No. 2005-1 in accordance with Resolution 2018-001.
For particulars as to the rate and method of apportionment of the proposed special tax (the
“RMA”), reference is made to the attached and incorporated Exhibit “B,” which sets forth
in sufficient detail the method of apportionment to allow each landowner or resident within
Annexation No. 23 to clearly estimate the maximum annual amount that said person will have
to pay on said special tax.
The special taxes, to the extent possible, shall be collected in the same manner as ad valorem
property taxes and shall be subject to the same penalties, procedure, sale and lien priority in any
case of delinquency as applicable for ad valorem taxes; provided, however, CFD No. 2005-1 may
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utilize a direct billing procedure for any special taxes that cannot be collected on the County tax
roll or may, by resolution, elect to collect the special taxes at a different time or in a different
manner if necessary to meet its financial obligations.
SECTION 6. Public Hearing. Notice is given that on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at 6:00
p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the regular meeting place of this City
Council at the City of Atascadero, City Hall Council Chambers, 6500 Palma Ave, Atascadero,
California, and the same are hereby appointed and fixed as the time and place when and where
this City Council, as legislative body for CFD No. 2005-1, will conduct a public hearing on the
annexation of territory to CFD No. 2005-1, and consider and finally determine whether the
public interest, convenience and necessity require said annexation of territory to the CFD No.
2005-1 and the levy of said special tax therein.
SECTION 7. Notice. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause notice of said public
hearing to be given by publication one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the area
of CFD No. 2005-1, including the area to be annexed to CFD No. 2005-1. The publication of
the notice shall be completed at least seven days before the date herein set for said hearing. The
City Clerk may also cause a copy of such notice to be mailed to the registered voters and
landowners within the territory proposed to annexed, which shall be mailed at least fifteen
days before the date of said hearing.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the ___th day
of_______, 2021.
On motion by Council Member ___________ and seconded by Council Member ________,
the foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CITY OF ATASCADERO
______________________________
Heather Moreno, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Lara K. Christensen, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________________
Brian A. Pierik, City Attorney
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EHIBIT B
RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
CITY OF ATASCADERO
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC SERVICES)
RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT
A Special Tax of Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Public Services) of the City of Atascadero
("CFD") shall be levied on all Assessor's Parcels in the CFD and collected each Fiscal Year commencing
in Fiscal Year 2005-06 in an amount determined by the City through the application of the rate and
method of apportionment of the Special Tax set forth below. All of the real property in the CFD, unless
exempted by law or by the provisions hereof, shall be taxed for the purposes, to the extent and in the
manner herein provided.
A. DEFINITIONS
The terms hereinafter set forth have the following meanings:
"Acre or Acreage" means the land area of an Assessor’s Parcel as shown on an Assessor's Parcel
Map, or if the land area is not shown on an Assessor's Parcel Map, the land area shown on the applicable
final subdivision map, other final map, other parcel map, other condominium plan, or functionally equivalent
map or instrument recorded in the Office of the County Recorder. The square footage of an Assessor's
Parcel is equal to the Acreage multiplied by 43,560.
"Act" means the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended, being Chapter 2.5, Part 1,
Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code of the State of California.
"Administrative Expenses" means the actual or estimated costs incurred by the City as administrator of
the CFD to determine, levy and collect the Special Taxes, including salaries, benefits and overhead costs
of City employees whose duties are directly related to administration of the CFD and the fees of consultants,
legal counsel, the costs of collecting installments of the Special Taxes upon the general tax rolls,
preparation of required reports; and any other costs required to administer the CFD as determined by the
City.
"Affordable Unit(s)" means dwelling units located on one or more Assessor’s Parcels of Residential
Property that are subject to deed restrictions, resale restrictions, and/or regulatory agreements recorded in
favor of the City providing for affordable housing. Affordable Units will require annual application to the City
for verification of their affordable housing status. The City will have the authority to approve and
establish policies regarding Affordable Housing Dwelling Units and their status.
Affordable dwelling units shall be classified as Affordable Units by the CFD Administrator in the
chronological order in which the building permits for such property are issued.
"Annual Escalation Factor" means the greater of, five percent (5%) or the annual percentage change in
the Consumer Price Index (CPI) of “All Urban Consumers” for the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose Area.
"Approved Property" means an Assessor’s Parcel and/or Lot in the District, which has a Final Map
recorded prior to January 1st preceding the Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is being levied, but for
which no building permit has been issued prior to the May 1st preceding the Fiscal Year in which the
Special Tax is being levied. The term "Approved Property" shall apply only to Ass essors’ Parcels and/or
Lots, which have been subdivided for the purpose of residential or commercial development, excluding
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any Assessor’s Parcel that is designated as a remainder parcel determined by final documents and/or
maps available to the CFD Administrator.
"Assessor's Parcel" means a lot or parcel shown in an Assessor's Parcel Map with an assigned
assessor's parcel number.
"Assessor's Parcel Map" means an official map of the Assessor of the County designating parcels
by assessor's parcel number.
"Base Year" means Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2006.
"CFD Administrator" means an official of the City, or designee thereof, responsible for determining the
Special Tax Requirement and providing for the levy and collection of the Special Taxes.
"CFD" means Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Public Services) of the City of Atascadero.
"City" means the City of Atascadero.
"Council" means the City Council of the City of Atascadero, acting as the legislative body of the CFD.
"County" means the County of San Luis Obispo, California.
"Developed Property" means all Taxable Property, exclusive of Property Owner Association Property,
or Public Property, for which a building permit was issued after July 1, 2004 and prior to May 1st
preceding the Fiscal Year in which the Special Tax is being levied.
"Final Map" means an Assessor’s Parcel Map, a final subdivision map, other parcel map, other final
map, other condominium plan, or functionally equivalent map that has been recorded in the Office of the
County Recorder.
"Fiscal Year" means the period starting July 1 and ending on the following June 30.
"Land Use Class" means any of the classes listed in Table 1.
"Lot" means property within a recorded Final Map identified by a lot number for which a building permit
has been issued or may potentially be issued.
"Maximum Special Tax" means the maximum Special Tax, determined in accordance with Section C
below that can be levied in the CFD in any Fiscal Year on any Assessor’s Parcel.
"Multi-Family Residence" means all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property for which a building
permit has been issued for a residential structure consisting of two or more residential units that share
common walls, including, but not limited to, duplexes, triplexes, townhomes, condominiums, apartment
units, and secondary units as defined in Ordinance No. 454.
"Non-Residential Property" means all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property for which a building
permit(s) has been issued for a non- residential use and does not contain any residential units as defined
under Residential Property or Multi-Family Property.
"Park Services" means the estimated and reasonable costs for maintaining authorized parks within the
City.
"Property Owner Association Property" means any property within the boundaries of the CFD that is
owned by, or irrevocably dedicated as indicated in an instrument recorded with the County Recorder to, a
property owner association, including any master or sub-association.
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"Proportionately" means in a manner such that the ratio of the actual Special Tax levy to the Maximum
Special Tax is equal for all Assessor’s Parcels within each Land Use Class.
"Public Property" means any property within the boundaries of the CFD that is, at the time of the CFD
formation or at the time of an annexation, expected to be used for rights-of-way, parks, schools or any
other public purpose and is owned by or irrevocably offered for dedication to the federal government, the
State, the County, the City or any other public agency.
"Public Safety Costs" means the estimated and reasonable costs of providing Public Safety services,
including but not limited to (i) the costs of contracting for police and fire services, (ii) related facilities,
equipment, vehicles, ambulances and paramedics, fire apparatus, supplies, (iii) the salaries and benefits
of City staff if the City directly provides police and fire protection services, and (iv) City overhead costs
associated with providing such services within the CFD. The Special Tax provides only partial funding for
Public Safety.
"Residential Unit" means any residence in which a person or persons may live, which comprises an
independent facility capable of conveyance separate from adjacent residential dwelling units and is not
considered to be for commercial or industrial use. This includes Single-Family Residence and Multi-
Family Residence.
"Single-Family Residence” means all Assessor’s Parcels of Developed Property for which a building
permit(s) has been issued for purposes of constructing one residential dwelling unit.
"Special Tax" means the Special Tax to be levied in each Fiscal Year on each Assessor's Parcel of
Taxable Property to fund the Special Tax Requirement, and shall include Special Taxes levied or to be
levied under Sections C and D, below.
"Special Tax Requirement" means that amount required in any Fiscal Year for the CFD to: (i) pay for
Public Safety Costs; (ii) pay for Park Services; (iii) pay reasonable Administrative Expenses; (vi) pay any
amounts required to establish or replenish any reserve funds; and (v) pay for reasonably anticipated
delinquent Special Taxes based on the delinquency rate for Special Taxes levied in the previous Fiscal
Year; less any surplus of funds available from the previous Fiscal Year’s Special Tax levy.
"State" means the State of California.
"Taxable Property" means all of the Assessor's Parcels within the boundaries of the CFD that are not
exempt from the Special Tax pursuant to law or as defined below.
"Tax-Exempt Property" means an Assessor's Parcel not subject to the Special Tax. Tax-Exempt Property
includes: (i) Public Property, (ii) Property Owner Association Property, and (iii) property designated by the
City or CFD Administrator as Tax-Exempt Property.
"Undeveloped Property" means, for each Fiscal Year, all Taxable Property not classified as Developed
Property or Approved Property, including an Assessor ’s Parcel that is designated as a remainder parcel
and is not identified as potential Public Property by any final document and/or maps available to the CFD
Administrator.
B. ASSIGNMENT TO LAND USE CATEGORIES
Each Fiscal Year using the definitions above, all Taxable Property within the CFD shall be classified as
Developed Property, Approved Property, Non-Residential Property, or Undeveloped Property. Developed
Property shall further be classified as Residential Units as specified in Table 1 and shall be subject to
Special Taxes pursuant to Sections C and D below.
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C. MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX RATE
1. Developed Property
TABLE 1
Maximum Special Tax for Developed Property
Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Public Services)
Land Use
Class
Description
Maximum Special Tax
Per Unit
1 Residential Units $440 per Unit
2 Affordable Units $0 per Unit
On each July 1 following the Base Year, the Maximum Special Tax Rates shall be increased in
accordance with the Annual Escalation Factor.
2. Approved Property
TABLE 2
Maximum Special Tax for Approved Property
Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Public Services)
Land Use
Class
Description
Maximum Special Tax
Per Lot
3 Approved Property $231 per Lot
On each July 1 following the Base Year, the Maximum Special Tax Rate shall be increased in
accordance with the Annual Escalation Factor.
3. Non-residential Property
TABLE 3
Maximum Special Tax for Non-Residential Property
Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Public Services)
Land Use
Class
Description
Maximum Special Tax
Per Acre
4 Non-Residential
Property $1,848 per Acre
The minimum special tax Non-Residential Property shall be subject to is $50 per parcel. On each July
1 following the Base Year, the Maximum Special Tax Rate for Non-Residential Property shall be increased
in accordance with the Annual Escalation Factor.
4. Multiple Land Use Classes
In some instances an Assessor’s Parcel may contain more than one Land Use Class. The Maximum Special
Tax levied on an Assessor’s Parcel shall be the sum of the Maximum Special Tax levies that can be
imposed on all Land Use Classes located on that Assessor’s Parcel.
5. Undeveloped Property
Undeveloped Property will be assigned a Maximum Special Tax Rate of $410 per acre or portion thereof,
with a minimum rate of $100 for Undeveloped Property less than or equal to one-fourth (1/4) of an Acre
as described in Table 4.
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TABLE 4
Maximum Special Tax for Undeveloped Property
Community Facilities District No. 2005-1
(Public Services)
Land Use
Class
Description
Maximum Special Tax
Per Parcel/Acre
5 Undeveloped Property
1/4 Acre $100 per Parcel
6 Undeveloped Property
>1/4 Acre $410 per Acre
On each July 1 following the Base Year, the Maximum Special Tax Rate, for Undeveloped Property,
shall be increased in accordance with the Annual Escalation Factor
D. METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF THE SPECIAL TAX
Commencing with Fiscal Year 2005-06, and for each following Fiscal Year, the CFD Administrator shall
calculate the Special Tax Requirement based on the definitions in Section A and levy the Special
Tax until the amount of the Special Tax levied equals the Special Tax Requirement. The Special Tax
shall be levied each Fiscal Year on each Assessor’s Parcel of Developed Property Proportionately
between Residential Units up to 100% of the applicable Maximum Special Tax. Second, if the Special
Tax Requirement has not been satisfied by the first step, then the Special Tax shall be levied each Fiscal
Year on each Assessor’s Parcel of Approved Property up to 100% of the applicable Maximum Special
Tax for Approved Property. Third, if the first two steps have not satisfied the Special Tax Requirement,
then the Special Tax shall be levied each Fiscal Year on each Assessor’s Parcel of Non-Residential
Property up to 100% of the applicable Maximum Special Tax for Non-Residential Property. Lastly, if the
preceding steps have not satisfied the Special Tax Requirement, then the Special Tax shall be levied
each Fiscal Year on each Assessor’s Parcel of Undeveloped Property up to 100% of the applicable
Maximum Special Tax for Undeveloped Property.
E. APPEALS
Any taxpayer that believes that the amount of the Special Tax assigned to a Parcel is in error may file
a written notice with the CFD Administrator appealing the levy of the Special Tax. This notice is required
to be filed with the CFD Administrator during the Fiscal Year the error is believed to have occurred.
The CFD Administrator or designee will then promptly review the appeal and, if necessary, meet
with the taxpayer. If the CFD Administrator verifies that the tax should be changed the Special Tax
levy shall be corrected and, if applicable in any case, a refund shall be granted.
F. MANNER OF COLLECTION
Special Tax as levied pursuant to Section D above shall be collected in the same manner and at the
same time as ordinary ad valorem property taxes; provided, however, that the CFD Administrator
may directly bill the Special Tax, may collect Special Taxes at a different time or in a different
manner if necessary to meet the financial obligations of the CFD or as otherwise determined
appropriate by the CFD Administrator.
G. TERM OF SPECIAL TAX
The Special Tax shall be levied in perpetuity or until such time as Council terminates the Special Tax.
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Atascadero City Council
Staff Report – Public Works Department
El Camino Real Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Plan
RECOMMENDATION:
Council adopt Draft Resolution and authorize staff to pursue grant-funding opportunities,
in support for the El Camino Real Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project.
DISCUSSION:
After an extensive two-year public engagement effort, the City Council approved the
El Camino Real Downtown Infrastructure Plan (Plan) at its August 11, 2020 meeting. The
Plan, a vision of the Downtown area to improve safety while nurturing the vitality of the
Downtown, is a transformational effort to continue the City’s investment in the Atascadero
community. Specifically, the Plan’s primary goal is public safety for all roadway users:
pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists. The second goal is to enhance economic
development and stimulate economic growth in the downtown by creating a zone that
slows traffic speeds, enhances appearance and safety, and increases parking. The Plan
includes the El Camino Corridor from the intersection of Highway 41 to the intersection of
Rosario Avenue.
With the adoption of the Plan, staff will be proposing an El Camino Real Downtown
Infrastructure Project (Project) as part of the City’s 2021-23 Capital Improvement Project
budget. The project will include a number of infrastructure improvements including safety
features for pedestrians and bicyclists, additional parking spaces to support local
merchants and special events, and vibrancy in the Downtown area. The project will also
provide new connection and safety features for over 2,000 students that attend nearby
Atascadero Junior High and Atascadero High School. In addition to the safety and
economic improvements, the project will feature a number of aesthetics and streetscape
improvements including new trees, signage and lighting.
Preliminary estimates for the project costs are in the $6-7 million range and would be
funded through a phased, multi-year schedule, most likely with environmental and design
work in FY 2021-22, and construction to begin in FY 2022-23. To offset the cost of the
project, staff is recommending the City Council adopt a resolution in support of the project
and authorize staff to pursue grant funding opportunities to help fund the project. An
adopted resolution is often required by a state and federal granting agency and positions
the City to be more competitive during the grant review process.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
A resolution of support for the El Camino Real Downtown Enhancement Plan has no
direct costs and may make the Project eligible for certain grant funds.
ALTERNATIVES:
Council could elect to not adopt a resolution of support.
ATTACHMENT:
Draft Resolution
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DRAFT RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING
SUPPORT FOR THE EL CAMINO REAL DOWNTOWN
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING
STAFF TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING FOR THE EL CAMINO
REAL DOWNTOWN INFRASTRUCTURE ENHANCEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City Council has identified Downtown Enhancements as a major goal in
each of its last three strategic plans; and
WHEREAS, the primary goal of the Downtown Enhancements is public safety for all
roadway users: pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists. A second goal is to enhance economic
development and stimulate economic growth in the downtown by creating a zone that slows traffic
speeds, enhances appearance and safety, and increases parking; and
WHEREAS, Atascadero High School and Atascadero Junior High School are located
within ¼ mile of the El Camino Real Downtown Corridor. With additional vehicular, pedestrian,
and bicycle traffic in the Downtown area, concerns regarding the safety and function of El Camino
Real have arisen from residents and business owners, particularly at intersections and existing mid-
block crossings; and
WHEREAS, Downtown Atascadero is experiencing an economic upswing due to City
investments and strong interest from private developers and business owners. Prior to COVID
restrictions, new restaurants, cafes, and breweries, in conjunction with a growing number of special
events, were bringing more visitors to the Downtown area. It is important that as our region moves
out of COVID restrictions, there is help available for those downtown businesses that have been
hit hard by the shut-downs; and
WHEREAS, merchants, residents, developers, and City leaders have expressed the need
for more parking and pedestrian access within the downtown district due to an increase in
economic activity and special events. Currently, the width and speed of traffic on El Camino Real
discourages visitors from using the corridor for parking or walking across El Camino Real to go
to a business on the other side of the street. Increasing parking opportunities on El Camino Real
will be advantageous in furthering the economic goals of the Downtown; and
WHEREAS, the City funded the development of conceptual designs and traffic analysis
for the El Camino Real Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project (Project); and
WHEREAS, given the ongoing development and redevelopment within the downtown
area, most notably the La Plaza Project currently being constructed, this project is a timely
opportunity to assess how the El Camino Real corridor can best serve the needs of residents,
businesses, and the multiple transportation needs; and
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WHEREAS, the City hired KTUA of San Diego to assist in the analysis and development
of the El Camino Real Downtown Corridor Plan, including traffic engineering and operations
analysis; and
WHEREAS, the established goals for design of the El Camino Real Downtown
Infrastructure Enhancement Project included:
Provide public safety for all roadway users by incorporating complete streets and
“road diet” concepts and principals
Enhance economic development by supporting existing and future merchants with
additional parking
Support downtown business synergy through a partnership in crafting a Downtown
traffic calming plan
Enhance the streetscape of El Camino Real by creating a sense of place and arrival
into the Downtown
Create safe pedestrian connections and crossings while enhancing the walkability
of Downtown
Slow vehicular speeds to increase safety and visibility, including an analysis of
impacts to level of service (LOS).
Enhance the ability to host more special events in the Downtown area
Accommodate multi-modal transportation, where feasible; and
WHEREAS, the City conducted extensive public outreach meetings over a period of two
years to both educate and receive public input on concepts and designs for the Project;
WHEREAS, the Project’s preliminary design concepts were honed, changed and
improved based on the extensive public input received; and
WHEREAS, the Project is designed to significantly increase pedestrian safety by slowing
down traffic through “roadway friction” and adding HAWK pedestrian Crossings at key
crosswalks used by students of the Junior High School and High School; and
WHEREAS, the Project will increase pedestrian safety in the Downtown Corridor,
connecting businesses on each side of the 80’ wide El Camino Real, and creating synergy for the
businesses in the Downtown; and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project will provide
approximately 130 new parking spaces in the downtown area, supporting restaurants, bars and
small retail stores impacted by the social and economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the Project will provide a stimulus to achieve the community’s’ desire for a
vibrant Downtown by supporting local shops, restaurants, entertainment options, public parks and
plazas; and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project is shovel ready with
Council approved concept plans, finalized traffic and operational analyses, preliminary cost
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estimates, an extensive public outreach program completed, and all needed land under the control
of the City of Atascadero; and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project is strongly supported by
the Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Business Improvement District, the Atascadero Unified
School District, Bike SLO County, the Home Builder s Association of the Central Coast, and
residents as evidenced by the overwhelming public comment and support received at the August
11, 2020 Council meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the C ity of Atascadero:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Atascadero strongly supports the El Camino
Real Downtown Infrastructure Enhancement Project and its positive impacts on the social,
economic and viability of the Downtown area and th e greater community of Atascadero .
SECTION 3. The City Council finds that the P roject represents a generational opportunity
to improve the safety of pedestrians, bicyclists and motorist, including over 2,000 students
attending Atascadero Junior High and High Schools, the vitality of the Downtown area, and a
connection to public spaces.
SECTION 4. The City Council further finds that additional parking, safety features and
walkability provided by the P roject will help all downtown businesses as evidenced by the large
number of comments and letters of support when Council approved the project in August 2020.
SECTION 5 . The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to apply for and submit
grant applications for the Project including the Community Project Funding grants .
SECTION 6 . The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to apply for and submit
to other applicable grants and funding opportunities for the El Camino Real Downtown
Infrastructure Enhancement Project.
SECTION 7 . The City Manager, on behalf of the City of Atascadero, is hereby authorized
to enter into agreements, and take further actions as may be necessary to give effect to this
R esolution, such as executing amendments and approving funding applications.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on the 13 th day of April 2021, by the City Council of Atascadero
by the following vote count:
On motion by Council Member_____ and seconded by Council Member ____, the
foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CITY OF ATASCADERO
______________________________
Heather Moreno, Mayor
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ATTEST:
______________________________________
Lara K. Christensen, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________________
Brian A. Pierik, City Attorney
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Atascadero City Council
Staff Report - Public Works Department
Del Rio Road / El Camino Real Plan Line in the Vicinity of the
US 101 Interchange (West Side)
RECOMMENDATION:
Council adopt Draft Resolution approving the Del Rio Road / El Camino Real Plan Line
in the vicinity of the US 101 interchange (West Side).
DISCUSSION:
Background
At their March 10, 2020 meeting, the City Council officially abandoned work for the design
of a series of three roundabouts for the Del Rio Road intersections with US 101 ramps
and El Camino Real. This decision was based upon extensive traffic analysis of various
new land use scenarios for undeveloped and underdeveloped properties in the vicinity,
triggered by the change in traffic patterns related to the cancelled Wal-Mart project and a
shifting away from a regional shopping center focus. Council further directed staff to
develop alternative improvements and prepare a plan line identifying future right -of-way
that incorporates adding a westbound right-turn lane on Del Rio Road to northbound US
101 ramp, signal modifications, lane reconfigurations on El Camino Real, and investigate
a plan line for a second phase associated with future widening of the Del Rio Road
overpass of US 101.
A traffic sensitivity analysis was performed by W -Trans in 2019 and updated in 2020 for
the Del Rio Road / El Camino Real / US 101 corridor. This analysis evaluated various
land use scenarios and took into account regional growth forecasts. W -Trans worked
with Wallace Group to develop alternative design improvements to accommodate the
anticipated traffic at the intersections, including the Del Rio Specific Plan Amendment .
Concept plans were prepared for the alternative improvements and needed right -of-way
(plan lines) identified.
The 2020 traffic analysis update and alternative design improvements were presented to
Council at their September 22, 2020 meeting. Council approved a plan line and concept
plans at that meeting for Del Rio Road/El Camino Real in the vicinity of the US 101
interchange. Although a plan line for this corridor includes improvements on both sides
of US 101, this approval was only for the portion of the plan line east of US 101. Staff
wanted some additional time to perform additional outreach with neighboring properties
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(specifically the Apple Valley neighborhood), and to further review a potential
development plan (Barrel Creek) for the large undeveloped parcel on the northwest
quadrant of Del Rio Road/US 101 (“Church Site”), prior to Council consideration for
approval.
Analysis:
The traffic analysis identified the realignment of Ramona Road as a required improvement
for the alternative design improvements to increase vehicle queuing (storage) on Del Rio
Road between the US 101 southbound ramps and Ramona Road intersections.. There
is currently 35 feet of que length between these two intersections and the traffic analysis
requires 115 feet for the eastbound approach to the US 101 southbound ramps, and 79
feet for the westbound approach to Ramona Road. The proposed realignment of Ramon a
Road provides approximately 240 feet of que length.
A virtual neighborhood information meeting was conducted with Del Rio Road west
properties on March 24, 2021 to discuss the concept plans and plan lines. Staff pursued
this additional outreach to obtain feedback on the proposed improvements on Del Rio
Road, as well as the realignment of Ramona Road to distance it from the US 101
southbound ramp intersection. No major concerns were raised at the neighborhood
meeting regarding the proposed concept plans, with most questions related to the
proposed Church Site and former Walmart development sites.
Attached is the staff report and traffic analysis presented at September 22, 2020 Council
meeting, along with the concept plans and plan lines for future right -of-way acquisition
required for the improvements of the Del Rio Road and El Camino Real corridors in the
vicinity of the US 101 interchange. The plan line will serve as the guiding document for
the various public improvements required for land development in the area and ensure
that public right-of-way is preserved for these and any future improvements, including a
possible future US 101 overpass bridge widening.
By adopting an official plan line, frontage improvements will be the responsibility of
abutting developments to construct. Furthermore, future right-of-way can be preserved
and enforced for setback requirements, whereby avoiding future expensive
condemnation processes by disallowing a building or other structure in the setback area.
The plan line accuracy is excellent and based upon actual topographic and boundary
surveying, as well as 3D design modeling and evaluations.
The plan lines are conceptual and could be slightly different during the final design phase,
but the general intent of the layout will be maintained. As an example, the reali gnment of
Ramona Road will split the City-owned parcels on the south side of Del Rio Road between
Apple Valley and the US 101 southbound on -ramp, and will be planned to maximize the
re-use of the parcels. This could include constructing a retaining wall along Del Rio Road
instead of a sloped embankment as shown on the plan line, which will provide more
useable land on the parcel. This approach provides flexibility if the Council has an
opportunity they want to pursue for the parcels.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Adopting the Draft Resolution does not appropriate any expenditures. However, an
official plan line will allow the City to continue designing alternative improvements for the
Del Rio Road/El Camino Real/US 101 area.
ALTERNATIVES:
Council may delay action on this item and revise plan lines. This is not advised since
extensive traffic analysis has provided reasonable support for the plan line, and a plan
line for the east side of US 101 was previously adopted by Council on September 22,
2020. Adopting the attached resolution will provide a complete concept plan and plan
lines for the Del Rio Road and El Camino Real corridors in the vicinity of US 101 and
provide the City a concept design to pursue for capital improvements and provide
developers certainty with needed frontage improvements.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Resolution with Plan Line Exhibits
2. City Council staff report and Traffic Sensitivity Analysis Repot for Del Rio Road / El
Camino Real Plan Line (East Side) from September 22, 2020
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DRAFT RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A PLAN LINE FOR
DEL RIO ROAD / EL CAMINO REAL IN THE VICINITY OF THE
US 101 INTERCHANGE (WEST SIDE)
WHEREAS, during the review phase for the Del Rio Area Specific Plan in 2008, a concept
for a series of three roundabouts was proposed for Del Rio Road at El Camino Real and the US 101
ramp intersection to mitigate traffic impacts for a regional shopping center land use scenario; and
WHEREAS, Walmart notified the City in 2017 that they were no longer pursuing
development plans for the Del Rio store in Atascadero, whereby changing the anticipated land use
scenario for undeveloped and underdeveloped parcel in and around the Del Rio Area Specific Plan;
and
WHEREAS, W-Trans prepared a traffic sensitivity analysis in 2019 for the Del Rio
Road/US 101/El Camino Real area that evaluated various land use scenarios for undeveloped and
developing parcels in the area that will have the greatest influence on future traffic impacts, and
developed mitigations for alternative improvements to the roundabout concept; and
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2020, the City Council reviewed an updated traffic sensitivity
analysis and alternative improvements that incorporate adding a westbound right-turn lane on Del
Rio Road to US 101 northbound ramps, signal modifications, and lane reconfigurations; and
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2020, the City Council approved abandoning work on the
roundabout concept design for the Del Rio Road/US 101 interchange project and directed staff to
develop plan lines for alternative improvements and a future Del Rio Road overpass bridge
widening; and
WHEREAS, on September 22, 2020, the City Council reviewed and adopted Resolution
2020-071 approving plan lines prepared by Wallace Group for Del Rio Road and El Camino Real
improvements on the east side of the US 101 interchange and future right-of-way needs for a Del
Rio Road overpass bridge widening as set forth in Exhibit A.
WHEREAS, on April 13, 2021, the City Council reviewed and adopted plan lines prepared
by Wallace Group for Del Rio Road and El Camino Real improvements on the west side of the US
101 interchange and future right-of-way needs for a Del Rio Road overpass bridge widening.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Atascadero:
SECTION 1: Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated
by reference.
SECTION 2: Plan Line Approval. The Plan Line for Del Rio Road and El Camino Real in
the vicinity of the US 101 Interchange (West Side) as set forth in Exhibit B, on file in the City
Clerk’s Office and incorporated herein by this reference, are hereby approved.
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SECTION 3: City Engineer Authority. As set forth in Resolution 2019-069, the City
Engineer is authorized to approve plans or designs for the Plan Line Approval and make necessary
revisions to ensure substantial conformance with existing and other future improvements.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the ______ day
of ____________, 2021.
On motion by Council Member ___________ and seconded by Council Member
___________, the foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CITY OF ATASCADERO
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Heather Moreno, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lara K. Christensen, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Brian A. Pierik, City Attorney
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Atascadero City Council
Staff Report – Community Development Department
Del Rio Road Commercial Area Specific Plan Amendment
(AMND18-0079)
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Planning Commission recommends the City Council:
1. Adopt Draft Resolution approving an addendum to the previously certified Final
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Del Rio Road Commercial Area Specific
Plan and determine that said addendum, together with the previously certified EIR,
serves as the appropriate environmental documentation for the proposed Specific
Plan Amendments.
2. Introduce for first reading, by title only, Draft Ordinance amending the Del Rio Road
Commercial Area Specific Plan to modify the list of allowed land uses, associated
project descriptions, and related traffic mitigation measures.
REPORT–IN-BRIEF:
During the March 10, 2020 City Council Meeting, the Council considered alternative
options and revised traffic scenarios for the Del Rio Rd/101 interchange. Based on the
traffic analysis provided and the evolution of new development patterns proposed withi n
the Specific Plan area in addition to the more significant regional shift away from large
retail due to an internet based economy, the Council directed staff to amend the Del Rio
Commercial Area Specific Plan and abandon work on the proposed roundabout mitigation
project. Proposed amendments to the Specific Plan would modify the list of allowable
uses within the Specific Plan area and update the EIR traffic mitigation and timing for the
Del Rio Rd/101 interchange improvements as well as improvements at the Del Rio Rd/El
Camino Real intersection.
Amendment of the Specific Plan and EIR allows proposed development to proceed while
gradually phasing in traffic improvements that will satisfy traffic demand as development
moves forward in conjunction with area buildout. The proposed new mitigations result in
significant cost reductions for the City and private development while preserving a greater
amount of land for private development.
Following an amendment to the Specific Plan and EIR, property owners will need to apply
for new Master Plans of Development prior to moving forward with construction permits.
Anticipated development includes business park, light manufacturing, visitor serving uses
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such as hotels, restaurants and entertainment uses. Drive throu gh restaurants and fuel
stations have been eliminated from the proposed land use list in order to reduce potential
vehicle trips. On a separate action, the right of way boundary (plan line setback) will need
to be amended to accommodate proposed road widen ing at Del Rio Road, west of El
Camino Real.
At the September 1, 2020 Planning Commission hearing, the Commission voted 5 -0 to
recommend the Council approve the proposed amendments, including the EIR
addendum. The Commission also recommended that a visitor serving RV park be added
as a conditionally allowed use with parameters to ensure that the area of use be limited
and that proper siting and visual screening occur should such a use be proposed .
DISCUSSION:
Background
In 2017, Walmart notified the City that they were cancelling their plans to build a retail store
on the southeast corner of Del Rio Road and El Camino Real within the Del Rio Commercial
Area Specific Plan. In 2018, a portion of the planned retail use in the Specific Plan was
replaced with a new hotel use. In 2019, an application was submitted by the owner of the
property at the northeast corner of Del Rio Road and El Camino in the Specific Plan (Annex
property) to replace the previously approved retail development with a business park.
Entitlements for both properties that allowed for retail shopping centers expired in July of
this year. Combined, these amendments remove the majority of the high traffic generating
retail uses that were once envisioned in the Specific Plan. However, amendments to the
Specific Plan are needed before any property within the Specific Plan may move forward
with development plans. These amendments required the completion of a new traffic
analysis and a review of alternatives to the approved traffic mitigation that currently requires
roundabouts at the intersections of Del Rio Road, Highway 101, and El Camino Real.
Original Specific Plan
The Del Rio Road Commercial Area Specific Plan was approved by the City Council in
June 2012. The Specific Plan consisted of two components. The first portion is a large
retail site on the south-east corner of Del Rio Road/El Camino Real known as the
“Walmart site”. The Walmart site is a total of 26 acres and contains space for a large retail
use, 2 smaller commercial pads, and a multi-family residential site. The 2nd component,
known as the “Annex site”, includes approximately 10 acres at the north-east corner of
Del Rio Road and El Camino Real and roughly three acres on the west side of El Camino
Real adjacent to Highway 101. Walmart still owns the Walmart site and Madonna
Enterprises owns the Annex site. The 26-acre Walmart site is currently for sale.
Previous Specific Plan Amendments
In 2017, the City amended the Del Rio Specific Plan to accommodate a Hilton Hotel on
the western side of the “Annex site” to allow for a hotel instead of retail development. That
amendment recognized the reduction in vehicle trips and reduced environmental impacts
associated with replacing several retail uses with a hotel. A four-story 120-room hotel
north of Del Rio Road, between Hwy 101 and El Camino Real, has been recently
completed as a result of that amendment.
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The Walmart Site
In 2017, Walmart officially cancelled their plans to develop their site and there are no
current development plans for the property. On July 12, 2020 the tentative parcel map for
the project, along with the Master Plan of Development, expired. Regardless of these
factors, the General Plan and Specific Plan designations for this site that allow for
commercial development and some multi-family development remain in place. However,
any new development proposal would need to apply for a new map and a new master
plan of development and may be subject to further environmental review if inconsistent
with the Del Rio Specific Plan.
It is important to note that no changes to the Walmart portion of the Specific Plan are
proposed with this amendment with the exception of altering the list of allowed uses to
eliminate drive through restaurants and service stations to assist in maintaining moderate
traffic levels.
A new large retail commercial development could still be built in the future at the Walmart
site if they can complete necessary traffic mitigation and acquire approvals of a new
master plan of development and parcel map. Since alternative mitigation is now being
proposed, the roundabout at Del Rio Road and El Camino Real that was the responsibility
of the Walmart development is no longer proposed. The development of a large retail use
at this site or similar uses that generate high traffic numbers during the evening peak
traffic times are likely to result in the need to widen the Del Rio overpass.
ANALYSIS:
Specific Plan Amendment
The Specific Plan, which acts like a mini zoning ordinance, needs to be amended to
accommodate the proposed Annex Business Park Development Plan and revised land
use patterns that reduce the overall traffic impacts (Attachments 2 & 3). These
amendments also remove some of the detailed site-specific property development
standards that were oriented solely towards retail development.
Amendments include:
1. Changing the project site identifiers from:
o “Annex” to “North End Project Site”
o Major Tenant (Walmart) to “South-East Project Site”
2. Modifying project site descriptions to allow for future flexibility of development.
3. Amending the allowable land use list to prohibit high traffic generating uses such
as drive through restaurants and service stations.
4. Revising the list of required traffic improvements based on new traffic modeling
and revised mitigation measures.
5. Modify site specific development requirements in the Specific Plan to allow greater
flexibility for future development.
o All site specific entitlements for the former Walmart site will remain within
the approved Master Plan of Development until entitlement expiration or
until a new development plan is submitted.
o All site specific development requirements for the former Annex site will be
remain within the approved Master Plan of Development until it is amended .
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Land Use Discussion
The Specific Plan was designed to foster a retail shopping center similar to the Wal mart
shopping center in Paso Robles. However, that format is becoming less viable in today’s
market. The proposed land use plan focuses on reducing traffic impacts while preserving
land uses that align with current demand. Light manufacturing, large office centers with
capacity for head of household jobs, and land that can accommodate a mix of uses
including restaurants, hotels, breweries, residential and outdoor space are in high
demand. The amended land use list eliminates drive through restaurants and fuel stations
because these land uses create significant traffic impacts. Also eliminated are uses with
a high outdoor storage component, adult oriented businesses, residential care facilities,
and expanded medical uses such as medical extended care facilities.
At the Planning Commission, a member of the public suggested that the Commission add
RV parks to the list of proposed land uses. The Commission voted 6-0 to include the RV
park land use as a conditional use with specific findings to ensure that this land use would
not displace a significant portion of the specific plan area and that it could be developed
in a manner as to maintain neighborhood compatibility. Staff believes a small, well
designed RV park, reserved strictly for transient lodging, could be a good complement to
a visitor serving use in the Specific Plan that can add to the aesthetics and synergy of the
site while providing for Transient Occupancy Tax revenue.
EIR Addendum: Traffic Mitigation
During the review phase for the Walmart/Annex Projects in 2008, the City analyzed the
project’s impact on the Del Rio Road/US 101 Interchange. A traffic analysis performed
by the City’s traffic consultant (W -Trans) indicated that the Del Rio Road intersection at
the Highway 101 off-ramps and at El Camino Real would operate below accepted levels
of service with commercial retail development dominating the Specific Plan area when all
surrounding properties and regional growth were developed to their fullest extent under
the General Plan. It was determined that traffic capacity of the interchange would need to
be expanded to accommodate the buildout scenario, which includes assumptions of
regional growth. The study analyzed options to increase capacity of the Del Rio Road and
El Camino Real intersections at Highway 101. Roundabouts at the ramp intersections
were included as a mitigation measure based upon future performance, cost analysis,
and input from Caltrans.
The mitigation plan allowed Walmart to develop their site contingent upon the completion
of several mitigation measures including the completion of one roundabout at the
intersection of Del Rio Road and El Camino Real. However, the mitigation required that
no development occur on the Annex site until the completion of the remaining two
roundabouts at the Del Rio interchange. This scenario has kept the western Annex site
from moving forward with any development until the Wal mart site is developed and has
completed all of the mitigation. With the Walmart project permanently cancelled, the
Annex site has been unable to move forward.
New Land Use Scenarios
With the shift in commercial development away from retail, and with growing interest in
business park, tourism, and experience oriented development, the City consulted with W -
Trans and Wallace group to explore interchange improvement alternatives based on new
land use scenarios to determine if roundabouts remained warranted. Additionally, the City
has been seeking options to amend the Specific Plan to allow either property to develop
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while implementing adequate traffic mitigation, regardless of which property develops
first. The City developed a number of potential land use scenarios based on discussions
with property owners within the Specific Plan and surrounding areas to ensure that long
range and regional traffic impacts were included.
At the March 10, 2020 City Council meeting, a series of potential land use scenarios were
presented. These scenarios took into account both Specific Plan area build out as well
as General Plan build out and regional modeling to ensure that the City had a long term
picture of traffic impacts at the Del Rio/101 interchange as well as the Del Rio Road/El
Camino Real intersection. Based on the new anticipated development projects which
include the hotel, a business park, some retail uses and a variety of other anticipated
uses, the City Council directed staff to abandon work on the roundabout project and
proceed with a complete analysis of alternative traffic mitigation. Now, the Specific Plan
needs to be amended to allow alternative site developments, modify traffic mitigation, and
eliminate high traffic generating land uses such as drive through restaurants and fuel
stations from the list of allowable uses.
Because this amendment to the previously identified traffic mitigation reduces the
environmental impacts that were analyzed with the original Specific Plan EIR, staff is
proposing an “Addendum” to the EIR that identifies the development plan changes and
outlines the reduction in environmental impacts. An addendum to an EIR can be
accommodated when the project description changes and there are no new
environmental impacts, such as in this scenario. In fact, the proposed project changes
result in a reduction of both air quality and traffic impacts. The reduced environmental
impacts are the result of reduced vehicle trips to the site with limitations on high traffic
generating uses. Some regional retail uses will still be allowed, however, if such uses
exceed anticipated traffic numbers, new environmental analysis and/or implementation of
later phase mitigation may be required.
Recent traffic analysis has been completed on each of the p otential land use scenarios
to determine appropriate traffic mitigation without constructing an extensive roundabout
system. The new analysis has determined that three phases of traffic mitigation can be
completed at future development thresholds to continue to maintain adequate levels of
service. These phases of mitigation can accommodate development of all portions of the
Specific Plan as well as regional development, and can even accommodate a large retail
use on the Walmart site should that be desired in the future.
The three phases of traffic mitigation include the following:
Phase 1
Revised traffic signal timing and phasing at the intersection of Del Rio and El Camino
Real.
This mitigation simply involves changing the timing and phasing of the signals and does
not require any physical changes to the street or infrastructure except for that required
with project frontage improvements. This change alone can increase traffic capacity,
reducing queuing, and allow for the development of some of the business park at the
North End commercial site, assuming regional development outside of the Specific Plan
continues at anticipated levels.
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Phase 2
Construct a new westbound to northbound right turn lane on Del Rio Road, between El
Camino Real and Highway 101 in addition to signal modifications.
This mitigation will require the construction of a retaining wall on the property at the north -
west corner of Del Rio Road and El Camino Real and Highway 101, widening of Del Rio
Road, and new curb, gutter, and sidewalk at the northwest corner to accommodate the
widening of the road and the addition of the turn lane. These improvements will also
necessitate lane reconfiguration at, and approaching, the El Camino Real/Del Rio
intersection. A new traffic signal arm would need to be installed to accommodate the new
curb alignment at the northwest corner of Del Rio Road and El Camino Real. Signal timing
modifications will be required to accommodate the traffic flows and revised intersection
geometrics. This will also require that the City adjust the property boundary along the
north side of Del Rio Road between El Camino Real and Hwy 101, and acquire private
land for public right of way use. Upon completion, this mitigation will accommodate the
entire development of the north east business park site and development of the former
Walmart site, assuming a large regional retail use or other high intensity traffic generating
use does not develop.
Phase 3
Reconstruct the Del Rio Road overpass to accommodate bridge widening and the
addition of traffic lanes on Del Rio Road between El Camino Real and Ramona Road,
west of Highway 101.
This mitigation is a long term mitigation that involves the complete replacement and
widening of the Del Rio Road overpass to accommodate additional lanes. Unless a traffic
intensive use such as a large scale retail center or similar land use develops near the Del
Rio intersection, this mitigation measure may not be needed in the near future. This
mitigation is intended to be coordinated with the eventual planned replacement of the Del
Rio Road overpass which could potentially occur within 25 years and to plan for a high
traffic use, although not anticipated.
Proposed Mitigation Measure Language
Mitigation Measure 1c will be deleted and replaced with new language to reflect the
“Phase 1” mitigation as follows:
Existing Mitigation Measure 1c
MM TRANS-lc: Prior to issuance of the final certificate of occupancy for Walmart, the
project applicant shall convert the intersection of Del Rio Road/El Camino Drive to a
modern roundabout. The roundabout shall provide an inscribed diameter of a minimum
of 160 feet and a combination of single and dual circulating lanes. Single-lane approaches
shall be adequate on the southbound and westbound entrances. The northbound
approach shall include a dual-lane entry with a left-only lane and a shared through/right-
turn lane. The eastbound approach shall include a shared through/left -turn lane and a
minimum 125-foot- long, right-turn lane. The City of Atascadero shall determine the
financial obligation of the applicant for the cost of the improvement, and the applicant
installing the improvement shall be eligible for a fee credit for the cost of these
improvements in excess of the project's proportional-share contribution.
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Proposed Mitigation Measure 1c
MM TRANS-lc: Prior to occupancy of the first new building within the Specific Plan on the
east side of El Camino Real, modifications to the traffic signal at Del Rio Road/El Camino
Real shall be completed by the developer to more efficiently orchestrate the movement
of conflicting traffic. This modification requires the replacement of the northbound left -turn
protected phasing (green arrow) with protected-permissive phasing (green arrow that
goes to green ball or flashing yellow arrow), and the southbound left-turn protected
phasing with permissive phasing (green ball or flashing yellow arrow). The eastbound
and westbound phases, which currently activate at the same time, shall be split to operate
sequentially, or one direction and then the other. These changes shall re quire
modification to the existing signal infrastructure to incorporate updated signal heads. In
addition, this mitigation includes adjustment to the signal phasing in terms of recalls,
phase lengths, and the overall cycle length.
The proposed mitigation language change for 1d will implement “Phase Two” mitigation
as follows:
Existing Mitigation Measure 1d
MM TRANS-1d – Prior to issuance of each building permit for the project, the project
applicant shall provide the City of Atascadero with proportional-share fees for the
conversion of the intersection of Del Rio Road/US 101 Northbound Ramps to a single -
lane modern roundabout with a minimum 150-foot-long, right-turn bypass lane on the
westbound approach. The traffic impact fee shall be based on the size of the building
subject to the building permit and shall be consistent with the proportional share
methodology prepared by RCS as described in the “TIF Collection Process” discussion
in Section 3.11, Transportation. The City of Atascadero shall collect the fees and shall be
responsible for constructing the roundabout improvements. Implementation of the
northbound and southbound roundabouts shall occur in tandem. The roundabout shall be
in place no later than the issuance of the first certificate of occupancy for the Annex
commercial uses.
Proposed Mitigation Measure 1d
Prior to occupancy of the first use that excee ds 134 p.m. cumulative peak hour trips, a
westbound right-turn lane shall be added to the intersection of Del Rio Road/US 101,
such that there would be two westbound lanes on Del Rio Road from El Camino Real to
the US 101 North ramp. This would require widening Del Rio Road, the construction of
a retaining wall on the north side of Del Rio Road, and reconstruction of the curb return.
Concurrent with the addition of the right turn lane noted above, the intersection of Del Rio
Road/El Camino Real shall be reconfigured at the eastbound approach from through/left-
turn and right-turn lanes, to left-turn lane and through/right-turn lanes, moving the through
movement from the left lane to the right lane. This includes widening the eastbound
departure (on the east leg of the intersection) to avoid excessive lateral shifting of through
traffic. With a dedicated eastbound left-turn lane, the eastbound-westbound split phasing
shall be required to be replaced with concurrent timing, as well as protected -permissive
phasing for the eastbound left-turn movement. With protected left-turn phasing in the
eastbound direction and a prohibition of eastbound U-turns, a southbound right-turn
overlap shall be provided, which is a green arrow that enables southbound right -turning
drivers to continue without stopping concurrently with the eastbound left-turn movement.
Additionally, the signal at Del Rio Road/El Camino Real shall be coordinated with the
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signals at Del Rio Road/US 101 North Ramps and Del Rio Road/US 101 South Ramps.
This will require extending the interconnect hardware between the ramp signals to Del
Rio Road/El Camino Real, and potentially upgrading the signal hardware at Del Rio
Road/El Camino Real to be compatible with interconnect technology if it is not already.
All development within the Specific Plan area shall be responsible for paying their fair
share towards these improvements as a special impact fee. The special impact fee will
be in addition to the Citywide impact fees in place at the time of development and shall
be collected prior to issuance of any permit. Should a developer construct the
improvements, any costs of the installed improvements in excess of the project’s
proportional share, may be eligible for a TIF fee credit. Any potential TIF fee credit will be
calculated by the City and will comply with any City resolution guiding TIF Fee credits in
place at the time of construction of the improvements. The developer constructing the
improvements may also be eligible for reimbursement from other development within the
Specific Plan area should improvements be installed prior to Specific Plan build -out.
Why Mitigation Phase Two is not the Final Future Solution
In addition to the above Phase 1 and 2 level mitigation, the City anticipates potential
bridge widening of Del Rio Road upon Caltrans replacement of the bridge (currently
estimated for 2045) or if a traffic intensive use develops at the South-East project site. A
plan line setback can be established for the full extent of this improvement to ensure that
land remains available for future construction and lane alignment. This development limit
boundary would require additional private land near the intersection of Del Rio and El
Camino Real be reserved. The City Council will take action on the plan line setback, that
can accommodate both the current proposed mitigation and long-term road
improvements as a separate action. The proposed EIR Addendum does include
mitigation that can accommodate intensive development of the former Walm art site so
that a solution for future development is retained should the opportunity arise. This
mitigation involves complete replacement of the Del Rio overpass and widening to
accommodate additional lanes. The mitigation is a long term plan that is likely best done
in concert with a planned bridge replacement by Caltrans.
Mitigation Measure 1e below is proposed to be modified to implement “Phase 3” of the
mitigation:
Existing Mitigation Measure 1e
MM TRANS-1e – Prior to issuance of each building permit for the project, the project
applicant shall provide the City of Atascadero with proportional-share fees for the
construction of a five-legged, single-lane modern roundabout at the intersection of Del
Rio Road/US 101 Southbound Ramps that incorporates Ramona Road as the fifth
approach. The traffic impact fee shall be based on the size of the building subject to the
building permit and shall be consistent with the proporti onal share cost methodology
prepared by RCS as described in the “TIF Collection Process” discussion in Section 3.11,
Transportation. The City of Atascadero shall collect the fees and shall be responsible for
constructing the roundabout improvements. Implementation of the northbound and
southbound roundabouts shall occur in tandem. The roundabout shall be in place no later
than the issuance of the first certificate of occupancy for the Annex commercial uses.
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Proposed Mitigation Measure 1e
Prior to issuance of building permits for any land use that exceeds 293 cumulative
weekday p.m. peak hour trips within the Specific Plan area, the following improvements
shall be completed (note that the words cumulative, and peak hour were added to the
mitigation language after the Planning Commission action):
Widening the eastbound approach to Del Rio Road/El Camino Real to three lanes
that extend upstream to Del Rio Road/US 101 North Ramps, with one lane each
assigned to left turns, through lanes, and right turns.
The westbound approach shall be widened to include a right-turn pocket.
A second northbound left-turn lane shall be constructed to accommodate traffic
leaving the commercial developments and heading toward the freeway.
Overlaps shall be added to further improve traffic flow.
The Del Rio Road overpass shall to be widened to four lanes, with a through/left -
turn combined lane and through lane approaching eastbound to Del Rio Road/US
101 North Ramps and left-turn and through/left-turn combined lanes on the
westbound approach to Del Rio Road/US 101 South Ramps.
At Del Rio Road/US 101 South Ramps, the southbound approach shall be
expanded to include an additional left-turn lane, and the phasing shall be modified
to split the eastbound and westbound approaches.
Interconnect shall be provided between all three signals to coordinate cycles.
Should a developer construct the improvements, any costs of the installed improvements
in excess of the project’s proportional share, may be eligible for a TIF fee credit. Any
potential TIF fee credit will be calculated by the City and will comply with any City
resolution guiding TIF Fee credits in place at the time of construction of the
improvements. The developer constructing the improvements may also be eligible for
reimbursement from other development within the Specific Plan area should
improvements be installed prior to Specific Plan build-out.
Other Mitigation Measure Minor Edits
A number of additional mitigation measures are also proposed to be modified for
consistency with new project site names and the revised traffic mitigation scenarios.
Some mitigation measures have also been modified to respond to changes that may be
proposed with future master plan of development amendments while maintaining the
intent of the mitigation. For example, specifics regarding bike lane design have been
modified to allow the City Engineer to determine required improvements based on
proposed development patterns. These edits are not substantive and do not result in
changes to the environment or development options.
Timing of Traffic Improvements
Some development on either of the Specific Plan sites could occur prior to the physical
traffic improvements being warranted. However, any development will be subject to
transportation impact fees for both phase 1 and 2 of the proposed mitigation along with
site frontage improvements. The amount of development allowed prior to completing any
improvements at the interchange is dependent on the type of development that is
proposed and the amount of vehicle trips that are generated. For example, if a new project
is primarily office and warehousing, the impacts will be very low and a larger square-
footage of development may be allowed to proceed. The draft mitigation assumes that up
to 3,960 additional vehicle trips (amended specific plan minus approved and constructed
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Hotel) could be added to the interchange from development within the specific plan area
with implementation of signal timing modifications and the addition of a westbound turn
lane at Del Rio Road and the 101 northbound on-ramp (Phase 2). The traffic analysis
also identified a lesser peak hour trip threshold (134 weekday p.m. peak hour trips) that
can be accommodated with signal timing modifications only (Phase 1).
The original traffic study developed for the EIR determined that 53% of the projected
traffic generated at the interchange would be generated by the Walmart and Annex
projects combined, while 47% of the traffic would be generated by other future
development in the area or region. Since the revised projected development scenario
reduces the number of vehicle trips, the new land use plan assumes that development
within the Specific Plan is responsible for 38.7% of the area traffic impact, while
development assumed by the existing General Plan buildout would be responsible for
61.3% of the traffic impact to the Del Rio and El Camino Real corridor. The remaining
61.3% portion of the construction cost will be funded by citywide development impact
fees. This assumption does not include the development of a large retail store at the
former Wal Mart site. If a large retail store or other land use that results in significant traffic
returns to the Specific Plan area, the Specific Plan traffic responsibility will likely change.
Furthermore, if land uses outside of the Specific Plan, such as the approved fuel station
and Taco Bell restaurant near the corner of Del Rio develop as less intensive land uses,
then the percentage of trips from outside of the Specific Plan could change. Therefore,
these responsibility estimates are a snapshot of the current trend and the City will need
to continue to evaluate traffic impacts and land use as the area develops.
Plan Line Setback
The future road improvements on Del Rio Road between El Camino Real and Highway
101 will require additional private land to be retained. Road widening, construction of a
retaining wall, and access for construction and maintenance of any public improvements
will need to be reserved. The northern edge of the road right of way will need to shift
approximately 10 to 15 feet to the north to accommodate the proposed Phase 2 road
widening while preserving some additional space for future additional improvements
should the Del Rio Road bridge be widened when replaced in the future. This new right
of way boundary is termed a “Plan Line Setback” and will need to be recorded on any
property impacted by the improvements so that new construction, such as the approved
Taco Bell restaurant, can be developed in a way which accommodates the new road
configuration. It is important to note that this new road configuration takes far less land
than the previous roundabout configurations. The plan line setback is a separate action
from the Specific Plan amendment and will be handled by a separate report and action.
Engineering Cost Estimates/Fair Share Amount
The draft plans to accommodate the mitigation for Del Rio Road widening and associated
improvements are currently anticipated to cost $4.6 Million. These costs include
construction of the improvements at prevailing wage, cost of preparing planning and
engineering details, Cal Trans permitting, and potential escalation of costs along with
contingencies. This $4.6 Million estimate will be utilized to create the fair share mitigation
fee that is due upon the occupancy of each development. It is important to understand
that based on the current assumed scenarios - the Specific Plan is only responsible for
approximately 38.7% of the area traffic that impacts the Del Rio and El Camino Real
intersections. In this scenario, the mitigation fees are based on a 38.7% of the $ 4.6
Million, or $1,799,550. However, as mentioned above, if land uses change and each
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Specific Plan site moves forward with more traffic intensive development, these fair share
portions could change.
At this time, no specific development can proceed until a Master Plan of Development is
approved for the site. At the time of Master Plan of Development review by the City, each
project will be assigned a condition of approval requiring the fair share fees to be paid
prior to occupancy. .. The fair share cost will be added to standard traffic development
impact fees based on the amount of vehicle trips that are anticipated from each new
development within the Specific Plan. Fair share amounts will be based upon the average
daily trips of each land use and will include a partial credit for portions of the mitigation
work that are already included within the City’s traffic impact fee structure.
Based on current cost estimates for the road improvement mitigation, and current land
use scenarios the Specific Plan impact fee amount for each vehicle trip will be $416.34 in
addition to the Citywide impact fee. Since part of these traffic mitigations are already part
of the Citywide circulation improvement already covered by Citywide impact fees,
development in the Specific Plan will receive a fair share credit calculated in a manner
consistent with Attachment 4. The end result is that the total development impact fee is
significantly reduced from the original Specific Plan fees. The reduced improvements and
reduced fees should help spur development of the Specific Plan area, while still
accommodating necessary improvements.
Next Steps
Allowing Specific Plan Development to Proceed
The primary goal of the amendment to the Specific Plan and applicable mitigation is to
allow development to proceed within the Specific Plan limits while planning for long term
traffic mitigation. Once the City Council takes action on the amendments and approves
the mitigation changes, any applicant in the Specific Plan may proceed with a
development plan by simply applying for a conditional us e permit to adopt a Master Plan
of Development. The project would need review by the Design Review Committee and
Planning Commission and then could proceed with construction permits. A project that
includes a subdivision map that includes 5 or more lots will also require review by the City
Council. Since the City Council approved the original Master Plan of development, it is
possible to alter the level of review for a new Master Plan of Development to require City
Council approval following Planning Commission review for any new Master Plan of
Development. This change can be incorporated into the Specific Plan.
Following City Council approval of the new mitigation plan, the Caltrans review and
approval process will continue to evaluate the proposed road improvement plans for Del
Rio. Additionally, the City will need to work with the property owner to acquire necessary
right of way to complete the future northbound turn lane at De l Rio Road. The right of way
and plan line setback work will be a separate action and will need to be completed prior
to the issuance of new construction permits for the proposed Taco Bell restaurant that is
planned for the corner of Del Rio Road and El Camino Real. Although that restaurant is
outside of the Specific Plan, its project conditions require that the project be built to
accommodate the necessary road right of way for the future widening. As noted above,
development can begin to take place within the Specific Plan, but will need to cease upon
reaching the 134 cumulative weekday p.m. peak hour trip threshold until such a time as the
additional turn lane at Del Rio/Highway 101 and traffic signal modifications are in place.
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Conclusion
The Del Rio Road Commercial Area Specific Plan is a significant economic development
opportunity. It has been identified in the City Council Action Plan as a priority. The
proposed amendments continue to accomplish the Specific Plan’s objectives including:
Allowing some development to proceed while adopting phased mitigation that can
accommodate increased traffic.
Proposing mitigation that resolves long term traffic impacts.
Broadening the City’s tax base by providing local and regional tax generating uses
along with local head of household job opportunities.
Maximizing the economic viability of the vacant sites.
Providing adequate infrastructure and public amenities.
Locating a commercial project at the intersection of two major streets, consistent
with the General Plan’s urban form framework.
Ensuring consistent and rational development of the sites in accordance with
established functional, environmental, and aesthetic standards.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The changes to the Del Rio Specific Plan are expected to significantly reduce the
projected traffic impacts from development in the Specific Plan Area. Because of the
lower traffic impacts, proposed changes in the Specific Plan include a projected reduction
in Traffic Impact Fee revenue of approximately $2.8 million. The short-term circulation
improvements necessary to mitigate the new traffic projections are projected to cost
approximately $15 million less than the mitigation measures included in the original
specific plan. The Specific Plan changes are likely to result in long term increased
economic development, including additional head of household jobs and tax revenue, as
a result of stimulating new development.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The City Council may recommend modifications to any or all portions of the
proposed amendments. Any proposed modifications, including conditions of
approval, should be clearly re-stated in any vote.
2. The City Council may determine that more information is needed on some aspect
of the project and may refer the item back to staff to devel op the additional
information. If more information is needed, the Council should clearly state the type
of information that is required. A motion, and approval of that motion, is required
to continue the item to a future date is required.
3. The City Council may recommend denial of the amendments. The Council must
specify what findings cannot be made, and provide a brief oral statement, b ased
on the staff report, oral testimony, site visit, correspondence, or any other rational
introduced and deliberated by the Council. If denying the proposed amendments,
all previous project approvals and requirements will remain in place.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Resolution
a. Exhibit A: EIR Addendum and Traffic Analysis
2. Draft Ordinance
a. Exhibit A: Amended Specific Plan
3. Redlined Amended Del Rio Commercial Area Specific Plan
4. RCS Proportional Share of Localized Circulation System Improvements - Del Rio
Commercial Area Specific Plan
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Atascadero City Council
Staff Report – Community Development Department
General Plan & Housing Element
Annual Progress Report 2020
(CPP 21-0024)
RECOMMENDATION:
Council receive report of State housing goals, General Plan progress, and progress on
housing unit production through 2020.
DISCUSSION:
Background
The State of California requires cities to file an Annual General Plan Progress Report to
the Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and a Housing Element Annual Progress
Report (APR) to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The
purpose of this report is to monitor the City’s implementation of the City’s General Plan
including the City’s Housing Element. Additionally, this report will serve as an update to
the development activities and housing unit production.
Analysis
The following is a summary of the development activities in 2020. The report (Attachment 1)
contains a full documentation of the development activities and the HCD APR
(Attachment 2) contains details on housing production for 2020.
Since 2015, approximately 1,079 construction permits are processed per year; however,
the past years have continued to be above average.
In 2018, 1,247 permits and 86 planning projects were processed. In addition, 755
final inspections were completed for building permits.
In 2019, 1,577 building permits and 77 planning projects were processed, and 789
final inspections were completed for building permits. There was a significant
increase of building permit activity, particularly towards the end of 2019, due to the
California Building Code changes that came into effect January 1, 2020.
In 2020, 1,379 building permit applications and 78 planning applications were
processed, and 3,549 construction and safety-related inspections were completed
(781 final inspections). It is important to note that COVID restrictions did not slow
permit and entitlement application activity and development activity remains strong
for new construction and anticipated growth.
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2020 Planning Projects
2020 Building Permits
General Plan Background
California planning law requires the City to adopt a “comprehensive, long -term General
Plan for physical development” (Government Code 65300). The City’s General Plan was
adopted in 2002. The 2002 General Plan adopts policies for the City’s distribution and
character of land uses and development. The General Plan goals, policies, and programs
guide short and long-range decision making through 2025. This annual report reflects the
2020 activities in meeting those goals and objectives outlined by the General Plan. It is
important to note that the City is currently planning for the next Citywide General Plan
update to commence this year and that we are nearing buildout under current zoning.
Address Assessment
District
Certificate of
Conformance Finding
Citywide Policy
Plan
Development
Plan
Final Map
Preliminary
Review Reconsideration
Tentative Maps
Time Extension
Use Permits
Tree Removal
Permits
Accessory
Structures
Commercial
Permits
Mixed Use
Permits
Residential
Permits
Demo Permits
EncroachmentsEvents -Private
PropertyFire Systems
Site
Improvements
Outdoor Seating
Over the Counter
-Commercial
Over the Counter
-Residential
Addendums/Revi
sions Sign Permits
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2020 Housing Activities and Report
The purpose of the Housing Report is to monitor the implementation of the City’s General
Plan Housing Element and progress toward meeting the City’s Regional Housing Needs
Allocation (RHNA). These regional housing allocations are required to be used by the City
when updating the Housing Element. They are the basis for assuring that adequate sites
are zoned and available to accommodate at minimum the number of units allocated.
These housing allocation numbers are not housing unit quotas that the City must achieve
within the period of their next Housing Element update, but instead are housing targets
that the City must plan for through targeted zoning, site identification, and reduction of
obstacles to development. The City updated the Housing Element in 2020 to ensure the
City can meet the next RHNA cycle that will run from 2021 to 2028. Attachment 2 includes
the relevant tables and data the City will be submitting to HCD. Note that the APR report
format is catered to larger jurisdictions and Atascadero does not have relevant data, such
as housing element rezoning or commercial density bonus implementation, to fill out all
of the tables in the report therefor, only relevant tabs are included in the attachment. The
full submittal is available for review by contacting the Planning Department.
2020 Housing Production
In 2019, the City issued building permits to construct 73 new residential units. In 2020,
the City issued permits to construct 45 units, including five low-income units and four
moderate-income units. Units constructed in 2020, though built in between RHNA cycles,
will count towards the 6th (2021-2028) Cycle RHNA allocation. Based on the City’s
recently adopted Housing Element land inventory, there is sufficient land to meet the 6th
Cycle RHNA allocation of 843 new residential units, many of which need to be in the low
and very low-income affordability categories. However, many of the larger vacant sites
that remain in the City have significant constraints such as steep slopes, lack of access,
and sewer infrastructure, which make site development more challenging and costly.
Newly adopted State laws require that cities now monitor development of all sites
identified to meet RHNA goals and take proactive action to rezone properties as needed
should those identified sites not develop at full density or provide the number of affordable
units anticipated by the Housing Element.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2020 General Plan and Housing Annual Report
2. 2020 HCD Annual Progress Report
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Page | 1 Annual Housing and General Plan Progress Report – 2020
Table of Contents
1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 General Plan Activities .................................................................................................... 2
3.1 2020 Planning Division Applications & Entitlements ........................................................ 2
3.2 2020 Building Division Applications & Inspections ........................................................... 3
3.3 Housing & Residential Growth ......................................................................................... 3
3.4 Non-Residential Development ......................................................................................... 5
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Page | 2 Annual Housing and General Plan Progress Report – 2020
Section 1 – Introduction
1.1 Introduction
Every year, the City produces a report on the status of its General Plan and Annual
Housing Progress (APR) report to provide an overview of actions taken to implement this
comprehensive plan during the past year, consistent with California Government Code
section 65400, subdivision (a)(2). This report is provided to the City Council , Planning
Commission, and other interested parties to assist in gauging the progress the City is
making on the programs related to the General Plan and housing production. The annual
report fulfills State law requirements and evaluates the number of housing units that have
been approved and completed. The APR, along with a General Plan Progress report,
must be reported to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and
the Office of Planning and Research (OPR).
Section 2 – General Plan Activities
2.1 General Plan Activities
The General Plan states the community's goals, objectives, policies, and implementation
measures (i.e., ways to achieve the goals and objectives). As a policy document, the
General Plan establishes goals and policies for decision makers. Using these policies,
City staff, the City Council, and Planning Commission take steps toward achieving the
larger goals of the City. The City focuses implementation programs contained in the
General Plan through daily operations of the City.
The City’s General Plan was adopte d in June 2002. The City’s last major update of the
General Plan was undertaken in 2020 with the City’s adoption and certification of the
2021-2028 Housing Element Update. In 2021 the City is currently seeking funding to
support a comprehensive General Plan Update.
Section 3 – Planning & Building Yearly Activities
3.1 2020 Planning Division Applications & Entitlements
The Planning Division Highlights
78 applications processed in 2020
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Page | 3 Annual Housing and General Plan Progress Report – 2020
2020 Planning Projects
3.2 2020 Building Division Applications & Inspections
2020 Highlights
Received and processed 1,379 building permit applications
In 2020, City building inspectors made 3,549 construction and safety-related inspections
associated with building permit activity.
780 building permits The Building Divisionwere “finaled” or completed 780 building
permits
3.3 Housing & Residential Growth
The California Department of Finance (DOF) data estimates that the City’s population in
2020 is 30,057 residents. This is an estimated decrease of 0.96 percent in population
since 2019. Between 2019 and 2020, housing production also decreased from 73 to 45
units. However, the City reviewed numerous development projects and completed the
2021-2028 Housing Element.
The following table shows residential projects of significance under construction or
entitled in 2020, along with the number of affordable units in the project.
Address Assessment District
Certificate of
Compliance
Conformance Finding
Citywide Policy
Plan
Development
Plan
Final Map
Preliminary
Review Reconsideration
Tentative Maps
Time Extension
Use Permits
Tree Removal
Permits
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Page | 4 Annual Housing and General Plan Progress Report – 2020
Major Residential (Development Review and/or Construction) Activity in 2020
Project Name Address Housing Type Number of
Units
(remaining
Entitlement)
Number of
Units
(Construction
or Finaled)
Number of
affordable or
accessible
units
People Self
Help Housing
2455 El
Camino Real
Apartments 40 40
Grand Oaks
Micro
Community
4177 El
Camino Real
Detached
Single-Family /
Live-work
20 10 (under
construction)
3 deed
restricted, 27
affordable by
design
(moderate)
Macadero
Affordable
Housing
10205 El
Camino Real
Residential
Multifamily
6 6 new, 19
renewed
Empire
Apartments
5880 Ardilla Residential
Multifamily
19 19 new, 15
renewed
Emerald
Ridge
2605 El
Camino Real
Residential
Multifamily
172
36 (under
construction)
La Plaza 6500 El
Camino Real
Mixed-Use 42 (under
construction)
Cerro Robles Halcon and
Viejo Camino
Single-Family 17 6 (under
construction or
finaled)
Ten850 10850 El
Camino Real
Attached
single-family /
multi-family
75 15
The Block 5802 Traffic
way
Mixed-use 11 1
Principal 9105
Principal Ave
Attached
Single-family /
Live-work
52 6
RHNA 2021-2028
State housing law requires that each municipality establish quantified objectives for their
fair share of regional housing needs by income group. Deed-restricted affordable housing
counts towards meeting the quantified objectives. The quantified objectives are for the
period of 2021-2028. Housing production in 2020 will not count towards a Regional
Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) cycle, as 2020 is not included in the previous RHNA
cycle (2014-2019) and the next RHNA cycle (2021-2028). However, the City did meet is
previous RHNA cycle and recently adopted 6th Cycle Housing Element. This will allow the
city to facilitate housing production and meet requirements under the City’s RHNA
allocation.
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Page | 5 Annual Housing and General Plan Progress Report – 2020
2021-2028 Atascadero Share of Regional Housing Need (RHNA)
Very Low Low Moderate Above Moderate Total
2021-2028 Adopted RHNA
Requirement 207 131 151 354 843
3.4 Non-Residential Development
The following table shows significant non-residential permits ranked by project valuation
provided as a part of building permit issuance in 2020. In addition, La Plaza continues to
move forward and is nearing completion, which will add significant commercial
opportunities to the downtown core.
2020 Non-Residential Building Permits Issued and Processing
Business Name Permit
Status Address Project Type Valuation
El Camino Real
Office Building
Issued 9630 El Camino
Real
New Construction $ 2,167,251
El Camino Real
Shipping
Containers/Beer
Garden
Issued 6090 El Camino
Real
New Construction $ 600,000
Human Bean
Coffee shop
Issued 7835 El Camino
Real
New Construction $ 584,994
Panda Express Issued 7055 El Camino
Real
New Construction $ 575,000
El Camino
Veterinary
Hospital Addition
Issued 1380 El Camino
Real
New Construction $ 516,645
ECHO Tenant
Improvements
Issued 6370 Atascadero
Mall
New Construction $ 120,000
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Jurisdiction0ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional fieldReporting Year2020 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Housing Element Implementation
Date Application SubmittedTotal Approved Units by ProjectTotal Disapproved Units by ProjectStreamlining Notes23 46 7 8 9 10Prior APN+Current APN Street AddressProject Name+Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+Unit Category(SFA,SFD,2 to 4,5+,ADU,MH)TenureR=RenterO=OwnerDate Application Submitted (see instructions)Very Low-Income Deed
RestrictedVery Low-Income Non Deed RestrictedLow-Income
Deed RestrictedLow-Income Non Deed RestrictedModerate-Income Deed
RestrictedModerate- Income Non Deed RestrictedAboveModerate-IncomeTotal PROPOSED Units by ProjectTotal APPROVED Units by projectTotal DISAPPROVED Units by ProjectWas APPLICATION SUBMITTED Pursuant to GC 65913.4(b)? (SB 35 Streamlining) Notes+Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below0 0 33 0 0 9 0 42 0 00029-322-0125802 Traffic Way The Block PRE20-00635+R 7/31/202019 10 No
030-461-012 10205 El Camino Real Macadero Apartments PRE20-00705+R8/20/20200No030-271-0195880 Ardilla Empire Apartments PRE20-00715+R 8/20/202032 32 No
Housing Development Applications SubmittedTable ACells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas(CCR Title 25 §6202)51Project IdentifierUnit TypesProposed Units - Affordability by Household Incomes ITEM NUMBER: C-2DATE: 04/13/21ATTACHMENT: 2Page 123 of 168
Jurisdiction Atascadero ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Year 2020 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Table A2
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units
2 3 5 6 8 9
Prior APN+Current APN Street Address Project Name+Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Unit Category
(SFA,SFD,2 to
4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Very Low-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income Non
Deed Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Non
Deed Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Entitlement
Date Approved # of Units issued
Entitlements
Very Low-
Income Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income Non
Deed Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Non
Deed Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Building Permits
Date Issued
# of Units Issued
Building Permits
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 1 0 0 9 13 23 0 0 0 5 0 4 36 45
031-231-003 7900 CURBARIL
AVE Curbaril PD DEV18-0124 SFD O 4 9/9/2020 4 0
029-253-007 5590 TUNITAS
AVE Tunitas multi-family PRE19-0111 SFD R 3 1/15/2020 3 0
029-322-012 5802 Traffic Way The Block PRE20-0063 5+R 1 9 9/9/2020
10
0
049-221-016 3710 EL CAMINO
REAL Cook mixed-use DEV19-0124 2 to 4 R 6 11/17/2020 6 0
0 0
045-401-003 11900 VIA
MARBELLA BRES18-0991 SFD O 0 1 7/16/2020 1
056-181-039
8565
ATASCADERO
AVE
BRES19-0240 SFD O
0
1
9/2/2020
1
056-181-040
8575
ATASCADERO
AVE
BRES19-0241 SFD O
0
1 9/2/2020 1
054-142-015 7707 SAN
GABRIEL RD BRES19-0550 SFD O 0 1 6/22/2020 1
056-411-003 8140 CASTENADA
LN BRES19-0601 SFD O 0 1 12/22/2020 1
031-043-030 7150 & 7170
NAVAJOA AVE BRES19-0712 2 to 4 R 0 2 3/9/2020 2
049-201-034 2735 CAMPO RD BRES19-0821 ADU R
0
1 4/24/2020 1
031-231-019 7850 CURBARIL
AVE BRES19-0862 SFD O 0 1 9/25/2020 1
054-043-006 3625 ARDILLA RD BRES19-1042 SFD O 0 1 6/3/2020 1
055-115-013 12416 PECOS CT BRES19-1145 SFD O 0 1 7/15/2020 1
031-062-001 7400 TECORIDA
AVE BRES19-1313 SFD O 0 1 6/8/2020 1
031-062-001 7402 TECORIDA
AVE BRES19-1314 ADU R
0
1 6/8/2020 1
045-402-013 11905 VIA
MILAGRO BRES19-1339 SFD O 0 1 2/12/2020 1
055-114-002 12635 CENEGAL
RD BRES19-1364 SFD O 0 1 7/1/2020 1
055-115-011 12610 CENEGAL
RD BRES19-1366 SFD O 0 1 7/15/2020 1
045-402-002 11910 VIA
MILAGRO BRES19-1402 SFD O 0 1 9/1/2020 1
045-402-003 11920 VIA
MILAGRO BRES19-1403 SFD O 0 1 9/1/2020 1
045-402-016 9315 VIA
CASTILLO BRES19-1404 SFD O 0 1 6/8/2020 1
054-281-023 9810 LAUREL RD BRES19-1520 SFD O 0 1 10/30/2020 1
030-413-031 8552 EL CORTE
ST BRES19-1533 SFD O 0 1 10/1/2020 1
030-413-028 5545 SANTA FE
RD BRES19-1535 SFD O 0 1 10/1/2020 1
054-334-001 8760 SIERRA
VISTA RD BRES19-1543 SFD O 0 1 4/21/2020 1
056-211-038 9015 BOSQUE CT BRES19-1545 SFD O 0 1 8/18/2020 1
054-162-005 8520 GRAVES
CREEK RD BRES19-1547 ADU R
0
1 6/18/2020 1
049-281-016 2125 SAN
FERNANDO RD BRES19-1576 SFD O 0 1 11/24/2020 1
055-114-001 12655 CENEGAL
RD BRES19-1578 SFD O 0 1 10/13/2020 1
055-115-012 12412 PECOS CT BRES19-1579 SFD O 0 1 10/26/2020 1
055-115-016 12415 PECOS CT BRES19-1580 SFD O 0 1 10/13/2020 1
031-152-026 7445 SANTA YNEZ
AVE BRES20-0083 ADU R
0
1 9/25/2020 1
1
Unit Types Affordability by Household Incomes - Completed Entitlement Affordability by Household Incomes - Building Permits
4 7
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Project Identifier
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Jurisdiction Atascadero ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Year 2020 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Table A2
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units
2 3 5 6 8 9
Prior APN+Current APN Street Address Project Name+Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Unit Category
(SFA,SFD,2 to
4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Very Low-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income Non
Deed Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Non
Deed Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Entitlement
Date Approved # of Units issued
Entitlements
Very Low-
Income Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income Non
Deed Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Non
Deed Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Building Permits
Date Issued
# of Units Issued
Building Permits
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 1 0 0 9 13 23 0 0 0 5 0 4 36 45
1
Unit Types Affordability by Household Incomes - Completed Entitlement Affordability by Household Incomes - Building Permits
4 7
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Project Identifier
050-122-019 12795 SANTA ANA
RD BRES20-0377 ADU R
0
1 9/22/2020 1
054-041-011 3624 MARICOPA
RD BRES20-0503 ADU R
0
1 10/28/2020 1
049-183-014 7117 SAN
GREGORIO RD BRES20-0505 ADU R
0
1 12/22/2020 1
031-271-010 8930 CARMELITA
AVE BRES20-0523 ADU R
0
1 9/16/2020 1
030-373-030 7555 SAN
ANDRES AVE B BRES20-0807 ADU R
0
1 10/26/2020 1
029-271-001 5901 GRAN
PASEO WAY BRES20-0834 SFD O 0 1 9/17/2020 1
029-271-001 5903 GRAN
PASEO WAY BRES20-0835 SFD O 0 1 9/17/2020 1
029-271-001 5905 GRAN
PASEO WAY BRES20-0836 SFD O 0 1 10/9/2020 1
029-271-001 5907 GRAN
PASEO WAY BRES20-0837 SFD O 0 1 9/17/2020 1
029-271-001 5909 GRAN
PASEO WAY BRES20-0838 SFD O 0 1 9/17/2020 1
029-271-001 5911 GRAN
PASEO WAY BRES20-0839 SFD O 0 1 9/17/2020 1
029-271-001 5913 GRAN
PASEO WAY BRES20-0840 SFD O 0 1 9/17/2020 1
029-271-001 5915 GRAN
PASEO WAY BRES20-0843 SFD O 0 1 9/17/2020 1
029-271-001 5917 GRAN
PASEO WAY BRES20-0845 SFD O 0 1 9/17/2020 1
029-271-001 5919 GRAN
PASEO WAY BRES20-0850 SFD O 0 1 9/17/2020 1
0 0
056-211-038 9035 BOSQUE CT B16-13682 SFD O 0 0
050-324-014 13505 SANTA
LUCIA RD B16-13994 SFD O 0 0
054-192-030 10480 PORTAL RD B17-15225 SFD O 0 0
045-401-004 9330 VIA
CASTILLO B17-15402 SFD O 0 0
045-401-004 11925 VIA
CORDOBA B17-15404 SFD O 0 0
031-161-004 8075 CURBARIL
AVE B18-15644 SFD O 0 0
049-022-008 2895
FERROCARRIL RD B18-15697 ADU R
0
0
056-211-038 9010 BOSQUE CT BACC19-1544 ADU R
0
0
031-291-039 8410 SANTA YNEZ
AVE BRES18-0275 SFD R 0 0
031-291-039 8400 SANTA YNEZ
AVE BRES18-0276 SFD R 0 0
050-151-009 3265 SAN
FERNANDO RD BRES18-0350 ADU R
0
0
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Jurisdiction Atascadero ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Year 2020 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Table A2
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units
2 3 5 6 8 9
Prior APN+Current APN Street Address Project Name+Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Unit Category
(SFA,SFD,2 to
4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Very Low-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income Non
Deed Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income
Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Non
Deed Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Entitlement
Date Approved # of Units issued
Entitlements
Very Low-
Income Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income Non
Deed Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Non
Deed Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Building Permits
Date Issued
# of Units Issued
Building Permits
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 1 0 0 9 13 23 0 0 0 5 0 4 36 45
1
Unit Types Affordability by Household Incomes - Completed Entitlement Affordability by Household Incomes - Building Permits
4 7
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Project Identifier
056-491-009 8364 PRADO LN BRES18-0864 ADU R
0
0
031-092-021 5460 ENCINO AVE BRES18-0870 SFD O 0 0
030-292-078 6503 POQUITO
CREEK LN BRES18-0893 SFD O 0 0
050-141-022 3165 SAN
FERNANDO RD BRES18-0903 SFD O 0 0
029-262-042 5620 HERMOSILLA
AVE BRES18-0958 SFD O
0
0
055-113-016 12722 SAN FELIPE
CT BRES18-0985 SFD O 0 0
045-402-017 11915 VIA
MARBELLA BRES18-0992 SFD O 0 0
045-401-003 11905 VIA
MARBELLA BRES18-0993 SFD O 0 0
050-173-027 13705 SANTA ANA
RD BRES19-0032 SFD O 0 0
056-211-037 9010 BOSQUE CT BRES19-0405 SFD O 0 0
030-292-081 6509 POQUITO
CREEK LN BRES19-0484 SFD O 0 0
049-072-016 3470 TRAFFIC
WAY BRES19-0500 SFD O 0 0
056-091-050 8200 COROMAR
AVE BRES19-0763 SFD O 0 0
056-091-051 8210 COROMAR
AVE BRES19-0764 SFD O 0 0
056-261-059 8412 SANTA
ROSA RD BRES19-0819 ADU R
0
0
056-191-036 8700 PORTOLA
RD BRES19-0871 ADU R
0
0
049-023-025 2790
FERROCARRIL RD BRES19-1057 SFD O
0
0
049-061-011 4500 POTRERO
RD BRES19-1125 ADU R
0
0
045-431-004 9081 LA PAZ RD BRES19-1217 ADU R
0
0
030-413-032 8554 EL CORTE
ROAD BRES19-1233 SFD O 0 0
045-402-014 11915 VIA
MILAGRO BRES19-1248 SFD O 0 0
045-402-006 11940 VIA
CORDOBA BRES19-1328 SFD O 0 0
045-402-001 11900 VIA
MILAGRO BRES19-1334 SFD O 0 0
045-402-009 9320 VIA
CASTILLO BRES19-1336 SFD O 0 0
030-413-017 8500 EL CORTE
RD BRES19-1534 SFD O 0 0
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Atascadero
2020 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
031-231-003 7900 CURBARIL
AVE Curbaril PD
029-253-007 5590 TUNITAS
AVE Tunitas multi-family
029-322-012 5802 Traffic Way The Block
049-221-016 3710 EL CAMINO
REAL Cook mixed-use
045-401-003 11900 VIA
MARBELLA
056-181-039
8565
ATASCADERO
AVE
056-181-040
8575
ATASCADERO
AVE
054-142-015 7707 SAN
GABRIEL RD
056-411-003 8140 CASTENADA
LN
031-043-030 7150 & 7170
NAVAJOA AVE
049-201-034 2735 CAMPO RD
031-231-019 7850 CURBARIL
AVE
054-043-006 3625 ARDILLA RD
055-115-013 12416 PECOS CT
031-062-001 7400 TECORIDA
AVE
031-062-001 7402 TECORIDA
AVE
045-402-013 11905 VIA
MILAGRO
055-114-002 12635 CENEGAL
RD
055-115-011 12610 CENEGAL
RD
045-402-002 11910 VIA
MILAGRO
045-402-003 11920 VIA
MILAGRO
045-402-016 9315 VIA
CASTILLO
054-281-023 9810 LAUREL RD
030-413-031 8552 EL CORTE
ST
030-413-028 5545 SANTA FE
RD
054-334-001 8760 SIERRA
VISTA RD
056-211-038 9015 BOSQUE CT
054-162-005 8520 GRAVES
CREEK RD
049-281-016 2125 SAN
FERNANDO RD
055-114-001 12655 CENEGAL
RD
055-115-012 12412 PECOS CT
055-115-016 12415 PECOS CT
031-152-026 7445 SANTA YNEZ
AVE
1
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Project Identifier Streamlining Infill
Housing without Financial
Assistance or Deed
Restrictions
Term of Affordability
or Deed Restriction Notes
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Very Low-
Income Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Non
Deed Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Certificates of
Occupancy or other
forms of readiness
(see instructions) Date
Issued
# of Units
issued
Certificates of
Occupancy or
other forms of
readiness
How many of the
units were
Extremely Low
Income?+
Was Project
APPROVED using
GC 65913.4(b)?
(SB 35 Streamlining)
Y/N
Infill Units?
Y/N+
Assistance Programs
for Each Development
(see instructions)
Deed Restriction
Type
(see instructions)
For units affordable without
financial assistance or deed
restrictions, explain how the
locality determined the units
were affordable
(see instructions)
Term of Affordability or
Deed Restriction (years)
(if affordable in perpetuity
enter 1000)+
Number of
Demolished/Dest
royed Units+
Demolished or
Destroyed Units+
Demolished/Des
troyed Units
Owner or
Renter+
Notes+
0 0 0 4 1 4 27 36 0 0 1 0 0
0 N Y
0 N Y
0 N Y DB
small affordable by design units as
part of a downtown mixed-use
project
55
0 N Y
0
0 N Y
0 N Y
0 N Y
0 N Y
0 N Y
0 N Y
0 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50%
ADUs as low and 50% as
moderate
0 N Y
0 N Y
0 N Y
0 N Y
0 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50%
ADUs as low and 50% as
moderate
0 N Y
0 N Y
0 N Y
0 N Y
0 N Y
0 N Y
0 N Y
0 N Y
0 N Y
0 N Y
0 N Y
0 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50%
ADUs as low and 50% as
moderate
0 N Y
0 N Y
0 N Y
0 N Y
0 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50%
ADUs as low and 50% as
moderate
Affordability by Household Incomes - Certificates of Occupancy
10
Housing with Financial Assistance
and/or Deed Restrictions Demolished/Destroyed Units
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Atascadero
2020 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
1
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Project Identifier
050-122-019 12795 SANTA ANA
RD
054-041-011 3624 MARICOPA
RD
049-183-014 7117 SAN
GREGORIO RD
031-271-010 8930 CARMELITA
AVE
030-373-030 7555 SAN
ANDRES AVE B
029-271-001 5901 GRAN
PASEO WAY
029-271-001 5903 GRAN
PASEO WAY
029-271-001 5905 GRAN
PASEO WAY
029-271-001 5907 GRAN
PASEO WAY
029-271-001 5909 GRAN
PASEO WAY
029-271-001 5911 GRAN
PASEO WAY
029-271-001 5913 GRAN
PASEO WAY
029-271-001 5915 GRAN
PASEO WAY
029-271-001 5917 GRAN
PASEO WAY
029-271-001 5919 GRAN
PASEO WAY
056-211-038 9035 BOSQUE CT
050-324-014 13505 SANTA
LUCIA RD
054-192-030 10480 PORTAL RD
045-401-004 9330 VIA
CASTILLO
045-401-004 11925 VIA
CORDOBA
031-161-004 8075 CURBARIL
AVE
049-022-008 2895
FERROCARRIL RD
056-211-038 9010 BOSQUE CT
031-291-039 8410 SANTA YNEZ
AVE
031-291-039 8400 SANTA YNEZ
AVE
050-151-009 3265 SAN
FERNANDO RD
Streamlining Infill
Housing without Financial
Assistance or Deed
Restrictions
Term of Affordability
or Deed Restriction Notes
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Very Low-
Income Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Non
Deed Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Certificates of
Occupancy or other
forms of readiness
(see instructions) Date
Issued
# of Units
issued
Certificates of
Occupancy or
other forms of
readiness
How many of the
units were
Extremely Low
Income?+
Was Project
APPROVED using
GC 65913.4(b)?
(SB 35 Streamlining)
Y/N
Infill Units?
Y/N+
Assistance Programs
for Each Development
(see instructions)
Deed Restriction
Type
(see instructions)
For units affordable without
financial assistance or deed
restrictions, explain how the
locality determined the units
were affordable
(see instructions)
Term of Affordability or
Deed Restriction (years)
(if affordable in perpetuity
enter 1000)+
Number of
Demolished/Dest
royed Units+
Demolished or
Destroyed Units+
Demolished/Des
troyed Units
Owner or
Renter+
Notes+
0 0 0 4 1 4 27 36 0 0 1 0 0
Affordability by Household Incomes - Certificates of Occupancy
10
Housing with Financial Assistance
and/or Deed Restrictions Demolished/Destroyed Units
0 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50%
ADUs as low and 50% as
moderate
0 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50%
ADUs as low and 50% as
moderate
0 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50%
ADUs as low and 50% as
moderate
0 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50%
ADUs as low and 50% as
moderate
0 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50%
ADUs as low and 50% as
moderate
0 N Y
0 N Y
0 N Y
0 N Y
0 N Y
0 N Y
0 N Y
0 N Y
0 N Y
0 N Y
0
1 4/28/2020 1 N Y
1 12/4/2020 1 N Y 1 Demolished O
1 2/10/2020 1 N Y
1 8/28/2020 1 N Y
1 3/19/2020 1 N Y
1 5/6/2020 1 N Y
1 1/29/2020 1 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50%
ADUs as low and 50% as
moderate
1 12/7/2020 1 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50%
ADUs as low and 50% as
moderate
1 3/25/2020 1 N Y
1 3/25/2020 1 N Y
1 11/25/2020 1 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50%
ADUs as low and 50% as
moderate
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Atascadero
2020 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
1
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Project Identifier
056-491-009 8364 PRADO LN
031-092-021 5460 ENCINO AVE
030-292-078 6503 POQUITO
CREEK LN
050-141-022 3165 SAN
FERNANDO RD
029-262-042 5620 HERMOSILLA
AVE
055-113-016 12722 SAN FELIPE
CT
045-402-017 11915 VIA
MARBELLA
045-401-003 11905 VIA
MARBELLA
050-173-027 13705 SANTA ANA
RD
056-211-037 9010 BOSQUE CT
030-292-081 6509 POQUITO
CREEK LN
049-072-016 3470 TRAFFIC
WAY
056-091-050 8200 COROMAR
AVE
056-091-051 8210 COROMAR
AVE
056-261-059 8412 SANTA
ROSA RD
056-191-036 8700 PORTOLA
RD
049-023-025 2790
FERROCARRIL RD
049-061-011 4500 POTRERO
RD
045-431-004 9081 LA PAZ RD
030-413-032 8554 EL CORTE
ROAD
045-402-014 11915 VIA
MILAGRO
045-402-006 11940 VIA
CORDOBA
045-402-001 11900 VIA
MILAGRO
045-402-009 9320 VIA
CASTILLO
030-413-017 8500 EL CORTE
RD
Streamlining Infill
Housing without Financial
Assistance or Deed
Restrictions
Term of Affordability
or Deed Restriction Notes
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Very Low-
Income Deed
Restricted
Very Low-
Income Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Deed
Restricted
Moderate-
Income Non
Deed Restricted
Above
Moderate-
Income
Certificates of
Occupancy or other
forms of readiness
(see instructions) Date
Issued
# of Units
issued
Certificates of
Occupancy or
other forms of
readiness
How many of the
units were
Extremely Low
Income?+
Was Project
APPROVED using
GC 65913.4(b)?
(SB 35 Streamlining)
Y/N
Infill Units?
Y/N+
Assistance Programs
for Each Development
(see instructions)
Deed Restriction
Type
(see instructions)
For units affordable without
financial assistance or deed
restrictions, explain how the
locality determined the units
were affordable
(see instructions)
Term of Affordability or
Deed Restriction (years)
(if affordable in perpetuity
enter 1000)+
Number of
Demolished/Dest
royed Units+
Demolished or
Destroyed Units+
Demolished/Des
troyed Units
Owner or
Renter+
Notes+
0 0 0 4 1 4 27 36 0 0 1 0 0
Affordability by Household Incomes - Certificates of Occupancy
10
Housing with Financial Assistance
and/or Deed Restrictions Demolished/Destroyed Units
1 2/4/2020 1 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50%
ADUs as low and 50% as
moderate
1 11/2/2020 1 N Y
1 5/1/2020 1 N Y
1 4/28/2020 1 N Y
1 1/16/2020 1 N Y
1 8/3/2020 1 N Y
1 2/13/2020 1 N Y
1 1/24/2020 1 N Y
1 7/31/2020 1 N Y
1 6/26/2020 1 N Y
1 8/3/2020 1 N Y INC 30
1 2/18/2020 1 N Y
1 6/4/2020 1 N Y
1 5/27/2020 1 N Y
1 7/24/2020 1 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50%
ADUs as low and 50% as
moderate
1 11/6/2020 1 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50%
ADUs as low and 50% as
moderate
1 7/21/2020 1 N Y
1 8/26/2020 1 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50%
ADUs as low and 50% as
moderate
1 6/12/2020 1 N Y
Countywide study completed as
part of 6th cycle housing element
update process showing 50%
ADUs as low and 50% as
moderate
1 10/13/2020 1 N Y
1 8/18/2020 1 N Y
1 12/17/2020 1 N Y
1 12/14/2020 1 N Y
1 10/28/2020 1 N Y
1 9/10/2020 1 N Y
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1 2 3 4
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation
Program 1.1 - 1 Continue
street and infrastructure
improvement projects to
benefit existing high
density residential areas.
N/A Ongoing Ongoing on a per project basis.
Program 1.1 - 2. Continue
to require the use of
specific plans for
residential projects of 100
or more units.
N/A Ongoing The city continues to review each project to determine the most efficient and
effective process to meet our housing and development goals.
Program 1.1 - 3. Continue
to allow manufactured
housing and group
housing in accordance
with State law.
20 units Within 2 years of the
adopted housing element
17 modular homes have been installed as permanent residences since housing
element update in 2014. The City updated definiitions for clarity and consistency
with State law. Group housing is provided throughout the City but is not tracked
at this time.
Program 1.1 - 4. Support
the extension and
expansion of sewer
service for the Eagle
Ranch annexation area by
allocating the funding
necessary
100 affordable units Ongoing
The City is currenlty updating our facilities plan for the wastewater treatment
plant. The Eagle Ranch project has been withdrawn at this time but continues to
be an area identified in the City's sphere of influence.
Housing Programs Progress Report
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing
element.
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Program 1.1 - 5. Continue
to allow mixed residential
and commercial
development and promote
second- and third-story
residential development in
the City’s downtown
zoning districts. Taking
into account market
conditions and
development costs, the
City will provide, when
possible, developer
incentives such as
expedited permit
processing and fee
deferrals for units that are
affordable to lower income
households. The City will
publicize these incentives
on the City’s website
(www.atascadero.org)
within one week of a
confirmed decision to
make them available in a
timely fashion.
20 units Ongoing
The La Plaza project was approved in 2017 and includes 42 residential units, 38 of
which are studio and one-bedroom units equating to affordable-by-design units.
The city has also approved 2 other mixed use developments containign a total of
6 units. To date, the City has met it's projected unit goal for mixed-use
development.
1.1-6. Adopt a Rural
Residential Zone in the
Zoning Ordinance
consistent with its
designation on the Zoning
Map and standards that
distinguish it from the
Residential Suburban
zone (to facilitate the
development of a variety
of housing types).
N/A 2017
The city is reviewing all zoning designations in preparation for the upcoming
comprehensive General Plan Update.
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Program 1.1 - 7. Continue
to encourage, where
suitable, Planned Unit
Development (PD) Overlay
Zones, particularly the PD-
25 zone of small lot
subdivisions, for higher
density attached or row-
house style housing in the
RMF-10 and RMF-16
zoning districts.
75 units Ongoing
Staff continues to encourage use of PDs for high quality design and flexibility of
developmetn standards. Staff is looking at allowing smal lot subdivisions by right
as part of the next General Plan Update. Since 2014, over 80 units have been
approved through the PD overlay process.
Program 1.1 - 8.Continue
to maintain an affordable
housing density bonus
ordinance that establishes
procedures for obtaining
and monitoring density
bonuses in compliance
with State law. Following
adoption the City shall
regularly update the
ordinance to be in
compliance with
Government Code §65915
25
ordinance adoption by
2016, ongoing updates as
needed
The City has adopted an ordinance for State Density Bonus projects and
continues to monitor changes in the law so as to provide updates as needed. The
City issued over 60 residential units in accordance with State density Bonus law.
Program 1.1 - 9. Continue
to monitor the impact of
the City’s current
inclusionary housing
policy on production of
market rate housing in
response to market
conditions. If the policy
presents an obstacle to
the development of the
City's fair share of
regional housing needs,
the City will revise the
policy accordingly
N/A Ongoing
The City is reviewing the inclusionary housing policy and looking at ways to
encourage the development of residential units that are affordable-by-design,
inlcuding reducing impact fees for smaller units and capping unit sizes for high
density residential prorjects. There are economic challenges to requirements for
affordable housing production for smaller projects and infill development,
especially units that are deed restricted and allow for minimal equity gains at the
low and very-low income level. The State is also focused on streamling housing
projects limiting the ability of City's to apply increased affordability standards to
housing projects through descretionary action. As part of the City's Housing
Element Update, options for affordable impact fees and restructuring of the
existing Inclusionary Housing Policy are being contemplated
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Program 1.1 - 10.Adopt an
inclusionary housing
ordinance that requires
residential developments
to provide deed-restricted,
affordable units or an in-
lieu fee. The inclusionary
ordinance shall be
consistent with State rent
control laws for rental
housing
70 2017
The City Council may direct Staff to craft affordable housing ordinance as a part
of its strategic planning innatives. The current policy allows for use of the State
Density Bonus program inn-lieu of the city's more striingent affordable housing
requirement. Because density bonus law requires only moderate level deed
restriction of for sale units, the City is limited in our ability to require low or very-
low income units at this time and will focus on affordable by design and
affordable housing impact fees on larger houses moving forward.
Program 1.1 - 11. To
encourage the
development of second
units, the City will evaluate
the development
standards and update the
Zoning Ordinance for
second units (secondary
residential units). For
example, the City will
explore incentives such as
eliminating the covered
parking requirement for a
secondary residential unit
10 units 2016
The city is in the proccess of updating the ordinance to be consistent with new
State law. Since 2014 the City has issued over 2530 permits for ADUs.
Program 1.1 - 12.To
encourage the
development of second
units, the City should
consider reduced
development impact fees
for second units as part of
an AB 1600 study. The City
will also work with
Atascadero Mutual Water
Company to investigate
the possibility of
reductions to water
connection fees for
second units
15 2015
Part of the City's current development impact fee study efforts include examining
development impact fees in relation to second untis and unit size to provide
incentives for the development of units that are affordable-by-design. It is also the
city's understanding that the Atascadero Mutual Water Company continues to
evaluate and reduce water meter fees for accessory dwelling units.
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Program 1.1 - 13 The City
will consider an amnesty
program that would
reduce or eliminate fees
for unpermitted second
units
15 2017
The City's fees for unpermitted construction continue to be nominal. A majority of
permits submitted to legalize unpermitted second units relate to the conversion
of a permitted guesthouse to a second unit. Fees for these permits are relatively
low as development impact fees were paid for all guesthouse upon initial
construction. Since 2014, the City has legalized approximately 7 previously
unpermitted ADUs.
Program 1.1 - 14. Continue
to maintain Chapter 12 of
the Zoning Ordinance
(Condo Conversion
Ordinance) in order to
reduce the impacts of
condo conversions on
lower cost rental housing.
N/A ongoing The city intends to maintain this ordinance
Program 1.1 - 15. Continue
to work with non-profit
agencies, such as the
County Housing Authority,
Habitat for Humanity, the
San Luis Obispo County
Housing Trust Fund and
Peoples’ Self-Help
Housing, to preserve
existing affordable
housing and to pursue
funding for new units for
extremely low-, very low-,
low-, and moderate-
income families.
50 units Ongoing
Staff has worked with PSHH and produced 11 low income units and worked with
Corporation for a Better Housing to produce 60 very low and low income units
since 2014. In addition, another 51 units are in the pipeline and have received
preliminary approval. The city continues to work with non-profit organizations to
provide opportunities for extremely-low, very-low, low, and moderate income
families. The city utilizes funds from our inclusionary housing fund to assist with
these projects.
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Program 1.1 - 16. Continue
to encourage developers
to work with agencies
such as the California
Housing Finance Authority
(CHFA) and the
Department of Housing
and Urban Development
(HUD) to obtain loans for
development of new
multifamily rental housing
for low income
households. This will be
accomplished by working
with appropriate non-
profit organizations, such
as People’s Self Help
Housing and the San Luis
Obispo County Housing
Trust Fund to identify
opportunities.
N/A Ongoing Staff provides necessary assistance in completing applications for funds.
Program 1.1 - 17. Continue
to contract with the San
Luis Obispo Housing
Authority for
administration of the
Section 8 housing
voucher program. The City
utilizes this relationship
for program
implementation and
income verifications, and
will apply for additional
Section 8 vouchers, as
appropriate.
N/A Ongoing The City continues its contract with the San Luis Obispo Housing Agency.
Program 1.1 - 18. Amend
the Zoning Ordinance to
allow a waiver of the two
story height limit in the
RMF Zone through the
Minor Use Permit process.
This option applies to
projects that are not using
the Planned Development
option.
N/A 2016
Staff has yet to commence this ordinance. This will be reviewed and carry over
into next housing element cycle. Currenlty height waivers require a Major CUP
application. The change to this code section is scheduled for Spring 2021.
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Program 1.1 - 19. To
encourage and facilitate
development of a variety
of housing types, the City
should consider amending
the Zoning Ordinance to
establish standards,
policies, and procedures
for efficiency or micro
detached units consistent
with the California
Building Code. The
ordinance should provide
a definition of efficiency or
micro detached unit as a
single habitable living
unit, separate from and
not including a single-
room occupancy unit.
N/A 2017
The building code was updated to include minimum standards for efficiency
units. As part of the curernt Housing Element Update process, the City is
considering objective design standards that encourage a varity of housing types
and limiting the size of residential units on multi-faily zoned proeprties to
encourage units that are affordable by design.
Program 1.1 - 20. To
reduce constraints to
multi-family housing
production the City will
amend the zoning
ordinance to modify
Conditional Use Permit
requirements for multi-
family housing. A CUP will
be required only for multi-
family projects greater
than 50 units. This will not
affect the ‘by right’
approval of multi-family
projects in the RMF-20
zone, which are not
subject to a CUP or a
Specific Plan. The City will
periodically evaluate the
approval process for
projects requiring a CUP
and monitor the impact
the requirement has on
project certainty, cost, and
approval time.
N/A 2016
Staff has yet to commence this ordinance. This will be reviewed and carry over
into next housing element cycle.
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Program 1.1 - 21. The
housing needs of persons
with disabilities, including
persons with
developmental disabilities
are typically not
specifically addressed by
Title 9 Regulations. The
housing needs of persons
with disabilities, in
addition to basic
affordability, range from
slightly modifying existing
units to requiring a
varying range of
supportive housing
facilities. In order to assist
in the housing needs for
persons with
Developmental
Disabilities, the City will
implement the following
programs:
• The City shall seek State
and Federal monies, as
funding becomes
available, in support of
housing construction and
rehabilitation targeted for
persons with disabilities,
including persons with
10 units
Apply for funding - at least
once during the planning
period; develop
informational material-
within two years of
Housing Element
adoption; provide
incentives for
development of housing
for persons with
disabilities- on-going
The City works dilligently to identify grant and other funding opportunities to
support housing rehabilitation. The city is also in contact with multiple non-profit
organizations and makes available to them pre-planning and other services to
streamling these types of projects. At the end of 2020, over 30 units are in the
pipeline for rehabilitation.
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Program 2.1 – 1. As new
projects, code
enforcement actions, and
other opportunities arise,
the City will investigate
ways to meet its housing
needs through
rehabilitation and
preservation of existing
units (see also Program
4.3.3 for potential
rehabilitation funding).
Utilize code enforcement
to identify housing
maintenance issues and
expedite rehabilitation of
substandard and
deteriorating housing by
offering technical
assistance to
homeowners and
occupants.
30 units Ongoing
While this is on-going, the City has lost its primary funding tool when the RDA
was dissolved. The City will continue to find ways to rehabilitate structures. City
Staff will be exploring Block grants and other funding mechansims to achieve
this goal.
Program 2.1 – 2. Continue
to participate in federal
grant programs, such as
Community Development
Block Grants (CDBG), to
obtain loans and/or grants
for housing rehabilitation.
Apply an appropriate
amount of the City’s
annual share of CDBG
funds toward
rehabilitation of existing
housing units
25 units Ongoing
The City will continue to participate in obtaining these funds and will seek how to
gain additional grants with the loss of the RDA.
Program 2.1 – 3. Continue
to maintain the sliding
density scale for sloped
lots in the Zoning
Ordinance.
N/A Ongoing The City will continue to maintain its sliding scale of density for sloped lots.
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Program 2.1 – 4. The City
shall continue to monitor
the status of subsidized
affordable projects, rental
projects, and mobile
homes in the City and
provide technical and
financial assistance, when
possible, to ensure long-
term affordability. This will
involve contacting
owner/operators of
subsided projects
annually to determine the
status of the units and
their potential to convert
to market-rate. If projects
are at-risk, the City will
maintain contact with
local organizations and
housing providers who
may have an interest in
acquiring at-risk units,
and, when feasible, keep
track of and apply for
funding opportunities to
preserve at-risk units, and
assist other organizations
in applying for funding to
acquire at-risk units.
N/A Ongoing
City Staff continues to monitor the status of affordable housing rental units and
for sale units in partnership with the SLO County Housing Authority
Program 2.2 – 1. Continue
to implement the Historic
Site (HS) overlay zone to
help preserve and protect
historic Colony homes.
N/A Ongoing
The City will continue to maintain this overlay zone to preserve and protect
historic colony homes.
Program 2.2 – 2. Continue
to maintain a GIS based
map of historic buildings
and sites.
N/A Ongoing The City continues to maintain GIS data in regards to historic buildings and sites.
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Program 3.1 – 1. Promote
environmentally
sustainable building
practices that provide cost
savings to homeowners
and developers
N/A Ongoing
City staff continues to work with developers and homeowners to avoid
environmental impacts and promote sustainable building practices.
Program 3.1 – 2. Make
available in the
Community Development
Department brochures
from PG&E and others
that detail energy
conservation measures for
new and existing
buildings.
N/A Ongoing
In partnership with PG&E and San Luis Obispo Green Build, there are various
brochures available to homeowners that detail energy conservation.
Program 3.1- 3. Continue
to strictly enforce the
State energy standards of
Title 24.
N/A Ongoing
The City's Building Department continues to enforce Title 24 requirements upon
review of building plans that require energy reports.
Program 3.1- 4. Enhance
partnerships with Solar
Providers for installation
of PV panels and other
alternative electrical
services for low-income
households.
N/A Ongoing
The City will continue to partner with non-profits by providing housing lists and
affordable unit locations to assist in targeting these income groups.
Program 4.1 – 1.
Cooperate with non-profit
groups and local religious
organizations to allow the
temporary use of
churches as homeless
shelters.
N/A Ongoing
The City continues to encourage local churches to provide temporary shelters for
the homeless population. The City adopted Appendix O for emergency shelters
during the latest Building Code Update cycle.
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Program 4.1 – 2. Continue
to support local motel
voucher programs for
temporarily displaced and
extremely low-income
persons. The motel
voucher program is
funded through the City’s
CDBG funding. Motel
vouchers are available to
aid residents experiencing
emergency situations,
such as a house fire, in
finding temporary
housing. The City works
with non-profit
organizations (such as
Loaves and Fishes) to aid
the residents in need and
provide technical support
for the motel voucher
program.
N/A Ongoing
The City will continue to work with local non-profits and obtain CDBG grant
funding for this program
Program 4.1 – 3. Continue
to allow small (6 or fewer)
group housing (residential
care facilities) by right in
all residential zones and
large (7 or more)
residential care facilities
in the Residential Multi
Family (RMF) zone. The
City should also consider
allowing large residential
care facilities by right in
additional residential,
commercial, public, and/or
industrial zones, such as
LSFX and RSFX zones,
where sewer is available
N/A Ongoing
The City continues to support proper permitting of group housing in accordance
with State law. The City completed changes to the RMF Zoning that clarifies that
both small and large residential care facilities are permitted by right.
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Program 4.1 – 4. Consider
amending the Zoning
Ordinance to expand the
Emergency Shelter (ES)
Overlay Zone to other
appropriate properties,
subject to the same or
similar, as appropriate,
locational and operational
criteria as outlined in the
Zoning Ordinance
N/A 2015
City Staff will continue to monitor the City's Emergency Shelter Overlay Zone for
consistency with State Housing Policy.
Program 4.1 – 5 Continue
to provide information and
complaint referral services
for those persons who
believe they have been
denied access to housing
because of their race,
religion, sex, marital
status, ancestry, national
origin, color, or disability,
family status, sexual
orientation, source of
income, or political
affiliation. The City will
educate Community
Development Department
staff on how to respond to
complaints received
regarding potential claims
of housing discrimination.
Staff will be trained to
provide the person with an
informational handout
detailing the process of
reporting and filing a
claim through the
California Department of
Fair Employment and
Housing. The staff will
notify the City Manager
and the City Attorney’s
N/A 2016 Information is provided at City Hall.
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Program 4.1 – 6 The City
will amend the Zoning
Ordinance to ensure that
permit processing
procedures for
farmworker housing do
not conflict with Health
and Safety Code Sections
17021.5, which states that
farmworker housing for
six or fewer employees
should be “deemed a
single-family structure
with a residential land use
designation”, and 17021.6
which states that for
"employee housing
consisting of no more
than 36 beds in a group
quarters or 12 units or
spaces designed for use
by a single family or
household...no conditional
use permit, zoning
variance, or other zoning
clearance shall be
required of employee
housing of this employee
housing that is not
required of any other
agricultural activity in the
N/A 2016 This was completed as a part of the Land Use definition update in 2017.
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Program 4.2 – 1. Continue
to ensure full compliance
with the California
Disability Guidelines and
enforce the
complementary provisions
of the Uniform Building
Code. The Zoning
Ordinance will be
evaluated on an ongoing
basis and amended as
necessary, to ensure ADA
compliance and remove
governmental constraints
on the production of
housing for persons with
disabilities.
N/A Ongoing
City Staff continues to comply with ADA standards for new and change of
occupancy building projects.
Program 4.3 – 1 Adopt a
policy to determine
allocation of the City
Affordable Housing In-
Lieu funds to support the
creation of new affordable
housing units in
Atascadero.
N/A 2015 This has not yet been completed.
Program 4.3 – 2. Work
with nonprofits and
identify funding to
address the housing
needs of extremely low-
income households and
totally and permanently
disabled persons.
5 units Ongoing
RDA funds are no longer available. City Staff will work with non-profits for any
grant funding opportunities.
Program 5.1 – 1. Continue
to facilitate understanding
of the impacts of
economic issues,
employment, and growth
on housing needs among
financial, real estate, and
development
professionals in
formalized settings, such
as the Economic Round
Table.
N/A Ongoing
City Staff attend economic roundtables and other events as continuing education
of these impacts.
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Program 5.1 – 2. Continue
to work with development
community to identify and
mitigate any constraints
on access to financing for
multi-family development.
The City will conduct
regular stakeholder
meetings with members of
the development
community including
representatives from local
non-profit housing
organizations, developers,
and real estate brokers to
solicit feedback.
N/A Ongoing
City Staff continues to work with developers, key stakeholders, and property
owners on overcoming constraints in project design to help facilitate financing.
Program 5.2 – 1. Continue
to monitor and evaluate
development standards
and advances in housing
construction methods.
N/A Ongoing
As City staff identifies issues with the municipal code and advance construction
methods, the City will amend the code as necessary.
Program 5.2 – 2. Continue
to track the affordability of
housing projects and
progress toward meeting
regional housing needs.
Reports should be
provided semi-annually to
the Planning Commission
and annually to the City
Council and the California
Department of Housing
and Community
Development.
N/A Ongoing
The City tracks all housing projects and provides status updates to both the
Council and Planning Commission.
Program 6.1 –1.Continue
to consolidate all actions
relating to a specific
project on the same
Council or Commission
agenda
N/A Ongoing Staff continues this practice for ease of tracking.
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Program 6.1 – 2. Continue
to review minor project
modifications through the
Design Review Committee
and more substantial
changes through a
conditional use process.
N/A Ongoing Staff utilizes the DRC to make determinationson minor project changes.
Program 6.1 – 3. Continue
to review and revise local
review procedures to
streamline the process
N/A Ongoing
The City created the Design Review Committee in 2010 to help with project
streamlining and review. The DRC has been helpful in working out issues that
normally would have been dealt by Planning Commission.
Program 6.1 – 4. Continue
to maintain pre-approved
stock development plans
to streamline the plan
check process.
N/A Ongoing
Stock plans are available for projects that include the construction of 3 or more of
the same unit. This process allows for cost and time savings through the
process.
Program 6.1 – 5. Provide
pre-application technical
assistance to affordable
housing providers to
determine project
feasibility and address
zoning compliance issues
in the most cost-effective
and expeditious manner
possible.
N/A Ongoing
Staff provides pre-application and technical assistance to all projects when
requested.
Program 6.1 – 6. Provide,
when possible, developer
incentives such as
expedited permit
processing and fee
deferrals for units that are
affordable to lower income
households. Atascadero
will promote these
incentives to developers
on the City’s website
(http://www.atascadero.or
g) and during the
application process.
N/A Ongoing
The City's process streamlining is already expediting projects. Developers can
defer development impact fees until final occupancy.
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Program 6.1 – 7 The City
should consider amending
the zoning ordinance to
allow single-room
occupancy units (SROs)
by right in the Residential
Multi-Family (RMF) zone
N/A 2015 This will be completed with future Zoning Ordinance Work Plans
Program 6.1 –8. To
encourage affordability by
design, the City shall
modify the Capital Facility
Fee schedule to index fees
based on size of unit,
providing lower rates for
small units. Indexed rate
shall apply to apartments
and second units.
N/A Ongoing
City Staff solicited a proposal for completion of this. Expected adoption in
20212019.
Program 6.1 –9. The City
shall continue to monitor
impact fees and the
Capital Facility Fee
schedule to identify
barriers to housing
development, particularly
affordable units. If
constraints are identified,
the City shall revise the
fee schedule accordingly.
N/A Ongoing
City Staff solicited a proposal for completion of this. The consultant will look at
proposals for encouraging residential units that are affordable-by-design.
6.2.1 1. Following
amendment of the General
Plan Conservation and
Safety Elements to comply
with AB 162 related to
floodplain mapping, the
City will amend the
Housing Element, if
needed, for consistency
N/A 2023 This has been completed as a part of the 2014-2019 Housing Element update.
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ITEM NUMBER: C-3
DATE: 04/13/21
Atascadero City Council
Staff Report – City Manager’s Office
City of Atascadero
Marketing Update
RECOMMENDATION:
Council receive and file Marketing Update recapping the calendar year for 2020 and a
preview of 2021.
DISCUSSION:
Each year around this time, we share a Marketing update that reviews the
accomplishments over the past year and we look to the future of how we will be marketing
the City. On March 13, 2020, we met a new challenge, the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 introduced many changes to both our marketing efforts and our events. We
managed to work through and are still working through the continual changes and safety
guidelines that come along with COVID-19. With 2020 having many “pivots” due to the
pandemic, this report will be more of an update of what we have been able to accomplish
and some of the highlights of how we managed to adjust through the changes from the
State and County requirements.
The last marketing update was given to Council February 11, 2020 and provided an
overview of the accomplishments and performance results from 2019. For this staff report,
there will be an oral presentation reviewing what we accomplished in 2020. This
presentation will cover our progress with promotions and events along with a recap of our
performance with website traffic and social media engagement.
The City of Atascadero’s marketing plan continues to promote the vision of our City as it
has been defined in our branding as Classic Americana, simply genuine, friendly, and a
hometown feel experience. The goal of the City’s Marketing plan is to promote both
private and public assets, our overall City and Downtown area and events that appeal to
local and county residents as well as encourage visitors who are already here, to “stay,
spend and enjoy” our City. The marketing efforts implement these goals by keeping the
City’s businesses and assets top-of-mind through an ongoing advertising campaign,
encouraging people to enjoy our Downtown area, and continuing to grow our existing
events and activities and create new events that appeal to our target audience.
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Following is a summary of our marketing efforts and events from 2020.
Promotions Recap: Summary of tactics used to promote our City from our events to the
Brews & Burgers Trail campaign to the ongoing notifications related to COVID-19.
Broadcast Commercials (TV, Visitor TV, Movie Theatre, Radio) designed to
support our major events and promote the City.
Radio Advertising via American General Media and local AM stations to support
and promote the City.
Digital Marketing Tactics to geographically target and reach people effectively
across our local area.
Social Media/ Websites ongoing posting to assist with messaging and keeping
current information and events available for our residents.
Billboards & Bus Signs
o Shift in billboard opportunity to include a full panel located off Hwy 101 to
utilize for a variety of promotions.
o Exterior signage in place on the back of four of the Dial-a-Ride busses.
Print Advertising targeted to events and for new promotional campaigns with
focus to a variety of magazines in the area like Atascadero Magazine, Journal Plus
magazine, and New Times newspaper. Print also includes ongoing flyer
distribution to businesses, the schools and school district newsletter and ongoing
brochure distribution in the tourism brochure racks for the Charles Paddock Zoo
that includes SLO hotels and the Welcome Center in Pismo Beach.
Other Advertising: ProSound Voicemail System at the City promotes Atascadero
and our upcoming events.
2020 Event Review:
Tamale Festival: In 2020, the 5th Annual event included over 80 total vendors with
30 of them being Tamale Vendors with over 45,000 tamales being sold (27,000
sold in 2019; 23,000 sold in 2018). We expanded to two days that encouraged
more hotel stays and a focus to tourism. Attendance grew to nearly 20,000 and
45,000 tamales sold. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, we postponed this year’s 2021
event to January 15, 2022 when we can safely bring it back to the City.
Brew at the Zoo at the Charles Paddock Zoo – Due to COVID-19, the 2020
event ended up as the first ever, Virtual Brew at the Zoo that the Santa Barbara
Zoo had expressed interest in doing the same thing earlier this year after hearing
about the success of CPZ’s event. Brew at the Zoo will be virtual again on April 24,
2021 and in April 30, 2022, we plan to bring it back in person. The virtual event
has been successful and has raised more money than the “in person” version.
Holiday Events – The holiday season kicked off with our successful “Light up the
Downtown” Holiday Celebration, only this year “Drive In” style that encouraged
folks to continue the evening with the Downtown Businesses’ Decorating Contest
and a drive over to the High School to enjoy the AUSD Holiday Reverse Parade,
“Glow, Shine & Sparkle.” Santa also delivered live Reindeer in Sunken Gardens
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the same weekend of our kick off to the holidays! In addition to the kick off of
events, the City introduced a new month long event, “Trail of Lights” that residents
could participate in throughout December to encourage folks to get outside and
enjoy the festive lights across neighborhoods in our community. All of the holiday
festivities were so popular that you can anticipate seeing them again in 2021!
Other City Events: In light of COVID-19, our Saturday in the Park Summer
Concert Series went virtual completing all nine shows with videos to enjoy long
after their performance dates; Movies in the Gardens Drive-In also continued and
we were able to have an “in-person,” all outdoor Holiday Boutique. In addition, the
Charles Paddock Zoo took visitors into the Zoo virtually with many videos and
check-ins to learn and see what the animals are doing during COVID -19. In
addition, they were able to host tours and birthday parties virtually!
City Sponsored Events: The City was able to be a community sponsor for the
Drive-In Theater events for Colony Plaza that included Wild Fields, SLODOCO,
Round Table Pizza, Que Pasa and Galaxy Theatre a number of times during the
summer.
Other Events: The third Monolith arrived December 2, 2020 at Stadium Park!
There will be an oral presentation to highlight events and promotions from 2020 and
review the performance of our marketing efforts. This oral report will also include the latest
from the ATBID’s Tourism Marketing efforts and what we are working on into 2021.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ALTERNATIVE:
The City Council may provide staff direction on feedback on the current Marketing update
along with any desired adjustments or recommendations to the promotional advertising
tactics or to the event schedule.
ATTACHMENT:
Calendar of Events Draft 2021-2022
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2021 -2022 EVENT CALENDAR
Event Calendar: www.VisitAtascadero.com
Farmers Market ~ Every Wednesday
Sunken Gardens, Downtown Atascadero
Daylight Savings Hours 3-6 pm Mid March – October;
Fall Hours 3-5 pm November – Mid March
DUE TO COVID-19 DATES IN YELLOW ARE PENDING
2021 EVENT CALENDAR
April 2021
o EASTER – Sunday, April 4th
o Farmers Market 4-Year Anniversary in Sunken Gardens! April 7th, 3-6 pm! Music by the Duo
Tones in addition to the market to celebrate!
o VIRTUAL Party for the Planet at the Charles Paddock Zoo – April 17th; 10-3 pm – come
celebrate Earth Day with a day filled with vendors and educational activities found
throughout the Zoo. Party for the Planet is included with General Admission.
o 7thAnnual VIRTUAL BREW AT THE ZOO at the Charles Paddock Zoo, Saturday, April 24th
from 12:30-3:30 pm, Here is how it works! Once your ticket has been purchased, you will
receive your 14-Pack of 12 oz. & 16 oz. craft beers no later than Thursday, April 22nd. Then
you will receive a link to the festival on the week of the event and tune-in on Saturday, April
24th at 12:30 pm to experience a fantastic event LIVE from the Charles Paddock Zoo. The
Virtual Brew at the Zoo Festival will include behind the scene animal tours with our
experienced Zookeepers, enjoy learning about each of the 14 artisan beverages in your pack
from the Brew Masters along with grooving to fun tunes from local bands, like Bear Market
Riot! Tickets can be purchased at: http://bit.ly/BrewattheZoo2021
Tickets are $65 each (+ ticket service charge) and includes shipping/ delivery! VIP tickets are
$90 each (+ ticket service charge), includes shipping/ delivery, a commemorative Brew at the
Zoo T-shirt and two general admission tickets to the Zoo to use upon your next visit (Only
100 VIP tickets available!). Last day to purchase tickets is Wednesday, April 14th.
May 2021
o Cookie Adventure at the Charles Paddock Zoo - May 9th from 11 am to 2 pm. Enjoy a variety
of cookies this Mother’s Day at the Zoo!
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o Farmers Market ~ Kick off to Summer SIESTA SERIES begins! June 30th from 3-6 pm in
Sunken Gardens – Chef samples & Tap Takeover plus Music!
o Central Coast RESERVE Weekend! June 25th – June 27th:
VIRTUAL Kiwanis Mayor’s Winemaker Dinner
Wine’d-UP Yoga with Kennedy Fitness at Sunken Gardens – June 26th from 9-11
am enjoy getting your day started with some Yoga! PENDING
Wine Festival Morning Golf Tournament – June 26th at 8 am presented by
Atascadero Optimist Club & Chalk Mountain Golf Course PENDING
25th Annual Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival – PASSPORT TO FUN (In lieu of
the Wine Festival) – passport kicks off June 26th
For more information: https://www.atascaderochamber.org
July 2021
o 4th of July 4th Annual Bluegrass Freedom Festival at Atascadero Lake Park – July 4th, 2-8 pm.
Presented by Colony Days & Colony Media, the 4th of July Bluegrass Freedom Festival is an
exciting new addition to the City of Atascadero! This year plan your 4th of July Celebration at
Atascadero Lake Park where you can enjoy music, boating, bounce houses and games!
Admission is free and there will be food, beer and wine available for purchase. If you have
plans for Fireworks, you can enjoy this event on your way out to the Coast! For more
information visit www.atascaderofourthofjuly.com
o Saturday in the Park ~ Summer Concert Series Kicks Off July 24th through Sept 18th! –
Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Concerts are FREE to the Public! Stay
tuned for the band line-up & details! Concerts will be Saturdays through September 18th!
Mark these dates on your calendar: July 24th, July 31st, August 7th, August 14th, August 28th,
September 4th, 11th, 18th. For more information, call (805) 470-3360
o Farmers Market ~ Summer Siesta Tap Takeover! July 14th from 3-6 pm in Sunken Gardens –
Enjoy music while shopping at the Market and sampling local favorites of wine & cider!
o Ice Cream Zoofari at the Charles Paddock Zoo! July 17th 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Come enjoy lots
of Ice Cream along with the animals! $13/ person 12+; $9/ person 3-11 years old; Free – 2
years and under, Members $2 discount on each ticket. Visit www.charlespaddockzoo.org or
call (805) 461-5080.
o 5th Annual Lake Fest AND Children’s Day in the Park – July 17th from 10-5 pm at Atascadero
Lake Park. Activities for all ages starting with cardboard & duct tape boat races, paddleboard
races and more! All proceeds benefit special projects for the Lake and the LINK! Tons of
vendors & something for everyone! Presented by Friends of Atascadero Lake & the LINK
Family Resource Center.
o International Tiger Day! Thursday, July 29th
o Mid State Fair: July 21st – August 1st Paso Robles – www.midstatefair.com PENDING
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o Art, Wine & Brew Tour, Downtown Atascadero, August 6th, 5-8 pm Downtown Atascadero!
Ticket includes wine glass, tastings among downtown merchants, tours of Historic City Hall,
live music & more! More information: www.atascaderochamber.org.
o Wild About Art! Saturday, August 7th, 10-3 pm, Enjoy a day of arts & crafts at the Zoo ~
Animal Artists, face painting, workshops, local art for purchase & more! Included with
General Admission.
o Saturday in the Park ~ Summer Concert Series Kicks Off July 24th through Sept 18th! –
Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Concerts are FREE to the Public! Stay
tuned for the band line-up & details! Concerts will be Saturdays through September 18th!
Mark these dates on your calendar: July 24th, July 31st, August 7th, August 14th, August 28th,
September 4th, 11th, 18th. For more information, call (805) 470-3360
o Movies in the Gardens at Sunken Gardens: August 7, 14, 28th & September 4th from 8 pm –
11 pm – Come see your favorite movie with the family under the stars! Movies are Free to
the Public! Food is available
o Farmers Market ~ Summer Siesta Tap Takeover! August 11th from 3-6 pm in Sunken
Gardens – Enjoy listening to music while shopping at the market! A Cider Tap Takeover is in
the works to kick off the Central Coast Cider Festival!
o 5th Annual Central Coast Cider Festival – August 14th, 5-8pm at the Pavilion on the Lake &
Park! Tune into www.centralcoastciderfestival.com for tickets and more information!
o Cruisin’ Weekend in Atascadero: August 20 th – August 21st
28th Annual Hot El Camino Cruise Night Kicks off the weekend on Friday, August 20th
starting at 6:30 – 9:00 pm throughout Atascadero down El Camino Real. For pre-
registration visit www.VisitAtascadero.com/Cruise .
31st Annual Atascadero Lake Car Show – Saturday, August 21st 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Mid-State Cruizers presents a fabulous Car Show! For information on participating
contact: Roy Barba @ (805) 238–3177 or Larry Wilson @ (805) 423-5218 or
www.midstatecruizers.org (participation is first come, first served)
5th Annual Dancing in the Streets, Saturday, August 21st 5-10 pm Downtown
Atascadero. Enjoy an evening with performances and bands! Be prepared to dance
the night away plus enjoy the sounds of great music and plenty of vendors! Bring
your lawn chair to enjoy the event! More info: (805) 470 -3360.
September 2021
o Saturday in the Park ~ Summer Concert Series Kicks Off July 24th through Sept 18th! –
Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Concerts are FREE to the Public! Stay
tuned for the band line-up & details! Concerts will be Saturdays through September 18th!
Mark these dates on your calendar: July 24th, July 31st, August 7th, August 14th, August 28th,
September 4th, 11th, 18th. For more information, call (805) 470-3360
o Farmers Market ~ Summer Siesta Tap Takeover! September 15th from 3-6 pm! Last Summer
Siesta Day! Be ready to practice playing Cornhole in time for the annual Showdown Cornhole
Tournament plus enjoy music and sample local wine & cider!
o 5th Annual Showdown Cornhole Tournament – Friday & Saturday, September 18th & 19th,
Sunken Gardens. More information: VisitAtascadero.com/events
o International Red Panda Day! Saturday, September 19th
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o Colony Days Weekend – October 1st & 2nd Downtown Atascadero ~ Join us for a weekend
of activities! www.colonydays.org
Tent City After Dark – October 1st
Colony Days Parade & Festivities October 2nd, 10 am-3 pm, Free to the public,
special parade down El Camino Real followed by a variety of activities throughout
Tent City and Sunken Gardens, tours of City Hall, the Colony House and more!
Experience life the way it used to be during the early days of the Colony of
Atascadero!
o Zoo Boo at the Charles Paddock Zoo, October 23rd from 5-8:30 pm, Regular Admission $13
per person; Members $12 per person; Ages 2 and Under Free. Visit
www.VisitAtascadero.com or call (805) 461-5080.
o 4th Annual Central Coast Craft Beer Festival, Saturday, October 23 rd, 12-4 pm, Sunken
Gardens. Celebrate Beer Week with over 40 breweries plus cider, distilled spirits and wine!
www.centralcoastcraftbeerfest.com
o Farmers Market ~ Halloween Fun! October 27th! from 3-6 pm in Sunken Gardens – Come
dressed in costume for a special treat from the market!
o Trick or Treat Downtown ~ October 31st, 4-6 pm! Get ready to bring your favorite costume
downtown to a variety of fun & games! Presented by the Atascadero Business Improvement
District Committee.
November 2021
o Daylight Savings Ends – Sunday, November 7th!
o Farmers Market ~ Fall/ Winter Hours begin! November 10th from 3-5 pm in Sunken
Gardens!
o First Fridays Downtown Atascadero – Friday, November 5th, 5-8 pm, Celebrate Fall! Shops
will be open, enjoy Bands, entertainment, discounts & more!
o Military Day at the Charles Paddock Zoo! November 6th, 10-4 pm - All Active Duty Armed
Forces men, women and their immediate families (spouses and children) receive free
admission to the Zoo. Bring your valid military ID to enjoy a visit to the only Zoo on the
central coast. We are grateful for this opportunity to say ‘THANK YOU’ to the men and
women serving here and abroad!
o Veteran’s Day at the Faces of Freedom Veterans Memorial, Atascadero Lake Park
November 11th 11 am! Visit www.facesoffreedom.com.
o Holiday Boutique at the Pavilion on the Lake, November 13th, 10-3 pm. Over 50 vendors
await you for this one-day craft show where all items are handmade!
o 6th Annual Taco Day on Traffic Way – November 13th 1-4 pm, Downtown – shop, ear and
enjoy the shops along the way! Vote for your favorite taco! Family Friendly! Presented by
the Atascadero Business Improvement District.
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o HOLIDAY "TRAIL OF LIGHTS" TOUR INFORMATION & REGISTRATION: December 3, 2021 –
December 25, 2021, Lights on from 5pm-8pm!
READY TO SHOW OFF YOUR HOLIDAY DECORATIONS? Due to popular demand, the City of
Atascadero will be hosting the holiday lighting trail map, “Trail of Lights,” again this year!
This holiday tour map is a fun way to showcase your beautiful lights and a great family
activity for residents to drive around and enjoy them! Sign up no later than Tuesday,
November 30th! It is FREE to participate and all we ask is for your lights to be turned on 5-8
pm from December 3rd through the 25th!
Winners for 1st & 2nd place will receive gift cards to our local businesses! Winners will be
announced December 3rd at the Light Up the Downtown Drive-In event at Sunken Gardens
& posted to Facebook! SIGN UP INFORMATION WILL BE COMING SOON! CHECK BACK!
o Annual Light-Up the Downtown Holiday Celebration! - December 3rd, 5 – 8 pm, Sunken
Gardens Downtown Shops will be open late, plus enjoy bands, and community
entertainment! Purchase tickets to the Art, Wine & Brew portion for a commemorative wine
glass & tastings to participating downtown merchants! At 5:30 pm, get ready for the
countdown to light up our Historic City Hall, Santa arrives & the holiday festivities begin.
Complementary tours of Historic City Hall, community entertainment, horse drawn hayrides,
Model-A Fire Truck rides, and hot chocolate! Free to attend!
o Holiday Musical Walk Around the Lake – December 4th, 5:30 – 9:30 pm at Atascadero Lake
Park. Enjoy a special evening walk around the lake with musical groups, carolers, Santa visits
at the Charles Paddock Zoo, community singing, holiday decorations and more! Presented by
the Atascadero Lake Neighborhood Association.
o Winter Wonderland ~ One of Central Coasts Largest Holiday Events! December 10th, from
5-9 pm, OVER 65 TONS OF SNOW! One of Central Coasts Largest Holiday Events!
Atascadero’s Sunken Gardens and the entire downtown will be transformed into a magical
snowy paradise! Snow slides, snow pile areas, Joe’s Little Train, bungee jumps, obstacle
courses, gladiator joust, bounce houses, face painting, caricature artist, Community
Entertainment, and over 50 craft and food vendors, and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus!
Free to come and enjoy, but don’t forget to bring along your wallet for Downtown
merchants and over 50 craft & food vendors! Plus get your holiday shopping done! Invite
your family and friends to enjoy an evening of holiday fun! Call (805) 470-3360 for more info.
o Holiday Magic at the Charles Paddock Zoo - December 18th from 10-1 pm. Experience the
magic of the holiday season as the zookeepers step in as Santa’s Elves to prepare gifts for
the animals. Santa will be there too! Included with General Admission.
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2022 Event Calendar
January 2022
o 6th Annual Tamale Festival - Saturday, January 15th, 11am - 5pm. Over 20 Tamale Vendors
will be on site, as well as, a variety of entertainment for all ages! Free to attend, but be ready
to purchase a variety of tamales!
February 2022
o Sweetheart Stroll – Friday, February 11th, 5-8 pm. The Stroll tickets include a wine glass,
over 15 different tasting spots at merchant locations downtown. More info:
atascaderochamber.org. Complementary tours of Historic City Hall! Enjoy Bands,
entertainment, in-store promotions and more! Presented by the Atascadero Business
Improvement District, Atascadero Chamber of Commerce, Atascadero Historical Society &
the City of Atascadero!
o Father Daughter Dance! Pavilion on the Lake; Feb 4th, 6:30-9:30 pm (Ages 11 and under) &
Feb 5th, 7-10 pm (12 & up), Show her how special she really is...Fathers, uncles, grandfathers,
or anyone with a special girl is invited to spend a semiformal evening full of music, dancing,
refreshments, desserts & more! A professional photographer will be on-site with affordable
picture packages.
March 2022
o Daylight Savings begins Sunday, March 13th – Farmers Market Moves to 3-6 pm.
o First Day of Spring, March 20th!
o Pending: Central Coast Craft Beer Festival Weekend
April 2022
o Farmers Market 5-Year Anniversary in Sunken Gardens! April 6th, 3-6 pm!
o 11th Annual Dancing with Our Stars! Pavilion on the Lake – April 6, 7, 8, & 9th, 5 – 10 pm!
Presented by Friends of the Atascadero Library
o Spring Festival @ the Charles Paddock Zoo: Sunday, April 10th – Sunday, April 23rd Come
enjoy spring happenings at the Zoo! The Spring Festival is included with General Admission
to the Zoo.
o EASTER – Sunday, April 17th; Earth Day – April 22nd
o Party for the Planet at the Charles Paddock Zoo – April 23rd, 10-3 pm – come celebrate
Earth Day with a day filled with vendors and educational activities found throughout the
Zoo. Party for the Planet is included with General Admission.
o 8th Annual BREW AT THE ZOO at the Charles Paddock Zoo, Saturday, April 30th from 5:30 – 9
pm – ticket information to come!
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May 2022
o Art, Wine & Brew Tour (AWB) Downtown Atascadero – Friday, May 6th, 5-8 pm. AWB
Tickets include a wine glass, over 15 wineries pouring at the different merchant locations
downtown – for ticket information go to atascaderochamber.org! Includes complementary
tours of Historic City Hall! Shops will be open, enjoy Bands, entertainment, discounts and
more! Presented by the Atascadero Business Improvement District, Atascadero Chamber of
Commerce, City of Atascadero & Atascadero Historical Society!
o Cookie Adventure at the Charles Paddock Zoo - May 8th from 11 am to 2 pm. Enjoy a variety
of cookies this Mother’s Day at the Zoo!
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Atascadero City Council
Staff Report - City Manager’s Office
Council Norms and Procedures
Consideration of Amendments
RECOMMENDATION:
Council review, amend and adopt change(s) to the Council Norms and Procedures.
DISCUSSION:
The Council Norms and Procedures (Norms) is a document originally created by the
City Council as a guide relating to Council Member behavior. The document was last
amended by the City Council in 2020.
At the February 19 & 20 City Council Strategic Planning meeting, the City Council
reviewed the 2020 Council Norms and Procedures. There was a robust discussion
regarding how a Council Member or Council Members may add an item to the agenda.
The current language reads:
“Any Council Member may place an item on the agenda under Individual
Determination.”
At the meeting, Council directed staff to bring back the Norms replacing the language
above with the following:
“Under individual determination, any Council Member may request to place an
item on a future agenda.”
The existing language in the Norms has historically meant that prior to putting out the
agenda packet, a Council Member could contact the City Manager to put an item on the
agenda under Individual Determination. No agenda report would be prepared by staff
for the item; however, the City Manager would work with the Council Member and the
City Attorney to ensure that the published agenda would allow the public to know what
the Council Member wanted to discuss. While this does not happen often, on occasion
a Council Member has used this Norm to place a discussion item on the agenda.
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The most common agenda item placed under individual determination is a request to
place an item on a future agenda for potential action. Per the Norms the City Manager
sets the agenda, and because the City Manager only takes direction from the majority of
the Council Members, historically this has meant that it takes th ree Council Members to
agree at a public meeting to place an item on the agenda. The proposed language is
meant to convey that a Council Member may place an item under individual
determinations to discuss whether or not to direct staff to place an item on a future
agenda for Council action. It would then take at least three Council Members to concur
that the item should be worked on by staff and brought back to a future Council
meeting.
This was the only change proposed.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Council may want to consider adding a Norm that clearly delineates when
the Council would like to add an item to a future agenda out side of the City
Manager placing items on the agenda in the normal course of business.
Amending the language as follows, may clarify the current practice: “City
Manager sets the Agenda for regular City Council meetings however, under
Individual Determination an individual Council Member may request that an item
be placed on a future agenda. The City Manager will place the item on a future
agenda if the majority of the Council directs the City Manager to do so.”
The Council may also want to keep the existin g language or clarify the language
to better reflect existing practice. “Any Council Member may place an item on
the agenda under Individual Determination. The item will be for discussion only
and/or for the Council to consider directing the City Manager to bring back an
action item to a future agenda. In order to insure transparency and inclusion on
the agenda under Individual Determination, the Council Member should alert the
City Manager no later than 10 days prior to the Council meeting that they wis h to
add the item under individual determinations.”
The Council may amend the draft language, consider other changes to the City
Council Norms, or may chose not to amend the City Council Norms.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ATTACHMENT:
Draft Council Norms and Procedures (2021)
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
COUNCIL NORMS AND PROCEDURES (2020)
GENERAL
Council should primarily focus on vision, mission and policy. Staff should
primarily focus on implementation and keeping the Council informed.
To take courageous action when necessary to keep the City of Atascadero a
well-run, well managed innovative City.
Council provides leadership and participates in regional, state and national
programs and meetings.
Council looks to Commissions and Committees for independent advice.
Other community leaders are consulted in the decision making process when
appropriate.
Council will encourage citizen participation on City programs and documents.
Serving the City of Atascadero is the City Council’s top priority.
It is expected that each Council Member will represent the City of Atascadero as
a member of various boards and committees, and will be participate in meetings
as feasible.
We stress training for staff, Council, and Commission members.
Council Members will inform the City Manager's Administrative Assistant when
they will be out of town as early as possible and it will be put on the Council
Calendar.
Council Members get the same information as much as possible: citizen
complaints, letters, background, etc.
Council Members will determine which specific Commission packets they want to
receive.
Use technology to improve information flow and communications.
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Individual Council Members may use the City letterhead as long as they clarify in
the document that any opinions expressed are their own.
COUNCIL VALUES
The Council and City Manager are a participatory team.
The Council values high energy, open mindedness, and achievement.
Council Members will care and have respect for each other as individuals.
Council Members will be straightforward; with no hidden agendas.
The City Council values humor.
COUNCIL INTERACTION AND COMMUNICATION
Individuals are responsible to initiate resolution of problems A.S.A.P. and not let
them fester.
City Council will not direct cheap shots at each other during public meetings, in
the press, or any other place/time.
Relationships are informal, but not casual in public [beware of impact on, and
perception of, public].
Council Members will be flexible in covering responsibilities for each other.
Council Members that are the Complainant on an issue before the Council must
declare their involvement in the issue before the item is reviewed by the Council.
Council Committees:
- Committee areas belong to the whole Council; they are not seen as territorial.
- Committees are responsible to keep rest of Council informed, and other
members are responsible for letting committee know if they want more
information or to give input.
- Before committees start moving in new direction, they will get direction f rom
the rest of Council.
- Committee reports will be made under Council Reports, when appropriate.
- Committee summaries will be sent on an interim basis to update other
Council Members on:
o Issues being discussed
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o Options being considered
o Progress
Council and committees will give clear and focused direction as early as
possible.
COUNCIL INTERACTION AND COMMUNICATION WITH STAFF
City Manager
Council Members are encouraged to discuss City business with the City
Manager.
When a Council Member is unhappy about a department, he/she should always
talk it over with the City Manager and/or her designee - not the department head.
Concerns about a department head must be taken to the City Manager only.
Critical information will be passed to all City Council Members by appropriate
personnel.
Requests by Council Members for information that will take more than one hour
of staff time must be approved by a majority of the City Council at a Council
meeting.
Documents generated by Council Member requests for information, will be
passed to all City Council Members by appropriate personnel.
The Council will provide ongoing feedback, information, and perceptions to the
City Manager, including some response to written communications requesting
feedback.
The City Manager or the Deputy City Manager deals with issues that cross
department boundaries.
Avoid giving direction individually to the City Manager; the majority of the Council
should give the City Manager direction as a formal body.
The Council and staff will not blind side each other in public (if there is an issue
or a question a Council Member has on an agenda item, that member will contact
the City Manager prior to the meeting).
Staff in General
Council should work through the City Manager if asking for information,
assistance or follow up as it pertains to an item on the upcoming Council agenda .
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If needed, the City Manager may arrange for Council Members to meet with a
department head.
Individual Council Members can talk directly with appropriate staff members
when they have routine individual business dealings with the City of Atascadero.
Council Members should inform the City Manager in advance of any individual
business requiring staff discretion, other City business dealings that may put staff
in awkward position, or any staff contacts that may give the perception of
favorable treatment.
Council will always be informed by staff when an unusual event occurs that the
public would be concerned about, i.e., anyone wounded by gunfire, area
cordoned off by police or fire, etc.
Department heads will generally attend every Council meeting; other staff
attendance at Council meetings is at the City Manager's discretion.
City Clerk will proactively inform the City Council of new or relevant information
related to matters concerning the City Clerk’s Office, such as meeting
notifications, changes to laws regarding the Brown Act, FPPC requirements and
ethics and harassment training.
Individual Council Members may reach out directly to the City Clerk for
clarification and advice on matters concerning the City Clerk’s Office.
City Attorney
Contract Attorney will routinely forward relevant new legislation to the City
Council.
City Attorney shall be pro-active with Council, Manager and Staff when and
where appropriate.
City Attorney shall regularly consult with Council on items of concern on an
upcoming agenda at the earliest time possible.
City Attorney will track Commissions’ actions, agenda of City Council and
committees for needed input.
City Attorney to pro-actively inform and protect City Council Members from and
Council Members to contact and inform the City Attorney of potential violations
and conflicts.
Where an individual Council Member requests guidance or research from the
City Attorney, and it will require more than one hour of time, three Council
Members must agree to the request.
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COUNCIL ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
Think carefully before responding to any e-mail; never reply when angry or in a
bad mood. Do not make derogatory personal comments.
Do not reply to an e-mail if the reply will be directed to a majority of the Council.
Do not take a position or make a commitment on matters yet to be decided by
the Council. Remember, even if you don’t do it, your e -mail can be forwarded by
others to a majority of the Council.
Do not give instructions via email or otherwise to Staff under the managerial
control of the City Manager.
If e-mailing the entire Council, do so only to provide information, and do not
solicit a response.
City business will be conducted through your City email account. If an e-mail is
received on an account other than your City email account, you should forward
that email to your City email account and/or request that the person reaching out
send their message through your City email account.
If a Council Member will have a social media presence, they should meet with
the City Clerk and/or City Attorney to discuss.
COUNCIL OPTIONS FOR KEEPING INFORMED
Read Commission Minutes in order to find out what is being worked on.
Read documents on Planning items.
City Manager will discuss future Agenda topics with Council Members.
Council Members will do their homework.
Regularly meet with City Manager
Council Members who are appointed to regional Boards will keep other Council
Members informed by communicating updates to the City Manager to be shared
with the entire City Council.
MAYOR'S ROLE
Each Mayor is unique; the role is defined by the person, based on that person’s
style.
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The Mayor is the spokesperson for the City.
The Mayor is authorized in certain instances, on behalf of the City, to submit
advocacy communications that are consistent with City position. At the discretion
of the Mayor, the communication may be prepared and sent if it is time -sensitive
and meets one or more of the following criteria:
o In support of any policy issue previously agreed upon by the Council, or
o In support of a consistently or emphatically expressed Council majority
position, or
o In support of and consistent with any Council Strategic Priority, or
o In support of the fiscal health of the City or local-control, or
o At the written request of the City Manager, to advocate a League of
California Cities’ position on bills that would have a substantial positive or
negative effect on City operations.
A copy of the letter will be provided to the Council at the same time it is
transmitted to the addressee. Any Member of the Council can request an item to
be placed on an upcoming agenda to discuss that communication. If the
requested communication does not meet at least one of the above criteria, the
Mayor may submit the requested communication, but must clearly indicate
therein that the Mayor is acting as an individual, speaking on their own behalf,
and not on behalf of the City Council.
The Mayor will inform the Council of any informal correspondence sent out to
anyone in relation to City business - use e-mail whenever possible.
The Mayor communicates with commission chairs.
The Mayor will appoint Councilmembers to committees, allowing
Councilmembers a chance to discuss the appointments at a meeting and the
opportunity to vote confirming all of the appointments.
The Mayor may appoint an ad hoc committee or a liaison for a specific purpose.
The Mayor will work with the City Manager’s Office to determine Procl amations
and Certificates of Recognition for presentation at a City Council meeting. Any
Council Member is welcome to write letters of recognition.
CITIZEN COMPLAINTS
All citizen complaints will be sent by Council to the City Manager’s Office for
official response. Council may respond to acknowledge receipt of complaint.
Staff will inform Council of staff responses to citizen complaints received by the
Council.
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By City Manager discretion, Council will be informed of significant, urgent and
repetitive complaints.
Staff will draft a response for Council’s use for responding to the public.
Council may respond but should not attempt to fix Citizens’ problems on their
own; it will be referred to the City Manager.
Responses to citizens are customized.
If a Council Member wants action based on a citizen’s complaint, they should go
through the City Manager's office to ensure it gets into the tracking system.
The level of detail in written responses will be selective.
Generally, communications are acknowledged with discretion.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
City Manager sets the Agenda for regular City Council meetings – per the
Ordinance
Public comment shall be received on all action items.
Under individual determination, aAny Council Member may request to place an
item on a future the agenda under Individual Determination.
City Council Members will treat everyone equally and with courtesy.
Corrections to minutes are passed to the City Clerk before the meeting.
Each member may share his/her views about the issue and the reasons for
his/her vote.
When feasible, audio or video tape all public City Council meetings.
Public Comment
- Procedure will include: Staff Report, questions from Council, applicant report,
public comment, close Public Hearing, any staff response, and bring item
back to Council for discussion.
- Once public comment is closed, further public input will not be allowed unless
re-opened by Mayor.
- Applicant’s comments shall be limited to a reasonable time.
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- Public comments shall be limited to 3 minutes per speaker; per Municipal
Code.
- It is acceptable to ask questions of a speaker for clarification.
- Each speaker will be thanked.
- Council will not respond until all public comment has been reviewed.
- Mayor normally allows other members to speak first and then gives his/her
views and summarizes.
- Keep Community Forum to 30 minutes with additional time to be given at the
Mayor’s discretion.
Consent Calendar
- The Consent Calendar will be used for items such as minutes, routine City
business, and things already approved in the budget.
- If a Council Member has a question on a Consent Calendar item for their
information only, they are to ask staff ahead of time, rather than having it
pulled off for discussion during the meeting.
- Staff is prepared to report on every agenda item.
Voting
- Everyone has an opportunity to speak before a motion.
- Attempts will be made to get consensus on significant policy issues.
- Council Member discussions will not be redundant if they concur with what
has already been said.
Closed Session
- Council will get written reports for Closed Session items when necessary;
these reports are to be turned in at the end of the meeting.
- City Manager will ask for pre-meeting closed sessions if it will save the City
money (due to consultant fees, etc.); to be held no earlier than 5:00 p.m.
- No violation of Closed Session confidentiality.
Special Meetings
- Special meetings may be called by Mayor, or a majority of the Council,
pursuant to the Brown Act.
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COMMISSIONS
Council shall consider holding a joint session with each Commission at least once
every two years.
Commission needs:
- To know Council vision, community vision, and General Plan 2025
- Understanding of their roles and authority.
- To know annual prioritized goals of the City Council.
- All commissioners receive an annual training.
Criteria for commissioner for re-appointment (and in extreme cases, removal)
shall include:
- Issues of conflicts of interest.
- Attendance (missing two meetings without excuse).
- Support of General Plan.
- Respect for staff/public.
- - Working for community versus personal purposes.
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