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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
City Hall Council Chambers, 4th floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION: 5:00 P.M.
1. ROLL CALL
2. CLOSED SESSION -- PUBLIC COMMENT
3. COUNCIL LEAVES TO BEGIN CLOSED SESSION
4. CLOSED SESSION -- CALL TO ORDER
a. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Govt. Code 54956.8)
Real Property: 6009 Del Rio Road (APN 049141038 – City Property), 2000
Ramona Road (APN 049141039 – City Property), 2455 El Camino Real
(APN 049151056 – People Self Help Housing Property), 6105 Olmeda
Avenue (APN 029091001 – State of California Property), Atascadero,
California, 93422
Agency Negotiator: Rachelle Rickard, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: People Self Help Housing and State of California
Subject of Negotiations: Purchase price and/or terms of payment.
b. 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
5. CLOSED SESSION – ADJOURNMENT
City Council Closed Session: 5:00 P.M.
City Council Regular Session: 6:00 P.M.
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6. COUNCIL RETURNS
7. CLOSED SESSION – REPORT (IF ANY)
a. July 13, 2021
b. August 10, 2021
Announcement(s) of any reportable action(s) taken in Closed Session that occur(s) after the adjournment of
Regular Session will be made at the beginning of the next Regular City Council meeting as Closed Session is
not recorded or videotaped.
REGULAR SESSION – CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Moreno
ROLL CALL: Mayor Moreno
Mayor Pro Tem Newsom
Council Member Bourbeau
Council Member Dariz
Council Member Funk
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: None.
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 – July 13, 2021
Recommendation: Council approve the July 13, 2021 Draft City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes. [City Clerk]
2. June 2021 Accounts Payable and Payroll
Fiscal Impact: $2,703,659.29
Recommendation: Council approve certified City accounts payable, payroll
and payroll vendor checks for June 2021. [Administrative Services]
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3. Designation of Voting Delegate - League of California Cities’ Annual
Conference
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommendation: Council designate Council Member Funk as the voting
delegate for the Annual Business Meeting of the League of California Cities’
Annual Conference in September 2021 and direct the City Clerk to inform the
League of the designation. [City Clerk]
4. Approve Final Map for Tract 3141 - Grand Oaks Micro Community (4711 El
Camino Real)
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution approving Final Map for
Tract 3141 and accepting the offer of dedication for a public pedestrian
easement on behalf of the public. [Public Works]
5. Community Facilities District 2005-1 Annexation No. 23
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommendation: Council adopt on second reading, by title only, Draft
Ordinance, authorizing the levy of special taxes in Community Facilities District
2005-1 for certain annexation territory identified as Annexation No. 23.
[Community Development]
6. Mobile and Portable Radio Replacement
Fiscal Impact: $480,700.00 of budgeted General Fund Measure D-20 funds.
Recommendation: Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
with Motorola Solutions for a total of $480,700.00 for the purchase of mobile
and portable radios for the Police and Fire & Emergency Services
Departments. [Information Technology]
7. Objective Design and Small-Lot Subdivision Standards Project Contract Award
Fiscal Impact: $114,705.00 in grant funding.
Recommendation: Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
for $114,705.00 with MIG, Inc. to provide planning consultant services for the
preparation of the Objective Design and Small-Lot Subdivision Standards
Project. [Community Development]
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 a nd 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.)
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B. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Cascabel Accessory Structure Use Permit (USE 21-0035) Appeal –
5075 Cascabel Road
Fiscal Impact: The proposed project includes construction of accessory
structures on the residential property. The City will gain slight increases in
property tax from improvements to the property.
Recommendations: Council:
1. Adopt Draft Resolution A affirming the Planning Commission’s approval of
the Use Permit, subject to findings and conditions of approval.
OR
2. Adopt Draft Resolution B reversing the Planning Commission’s action and
denying the Use Permit subject to findings. [Community Development]
2. Confirming Cost of Vegetative Growth and/or Refuse Abatement
Fiscal Impact: The City will receive $66,983.19 from the 2021/2022 property
tax rolls in weed abatement / refuse abatement assessments .
Recommendations: Council adopt Draft Resolution, confirming the cost
of vegetative growth (weeds) and/or refuse (rubbish) abatement. [Fire
Department]
C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. 2021 Sales Tax Measure D-20 Annual Report
Fiscal Impact: Distribution of the 2021 Measure D-20 Annual Report is
estimated to cost about $5,000 in budgeted General Funds.
Recommendation: Council approve the 2021 Sales Tax Measure D-20 Annual
Report. [Administrative Services]
D. 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. Regional Economic Action Coalition (REACH)
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
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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
E. 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: 08/10/21
Atascadero City Council
July 13, 2021
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
CITY COUNCIL
DRAFT MINUTES
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
City Hall Council Chambers, 4th floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION: 5:00 P.M.
Mayor Moreno called Closed Session to order at 5:04 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: By Teleconference - Council Members Bourbeau, Dariz and Funk,
Mayor Pro Tem Newsom, and Mayor Moreno
Absent: None
Others Present: None
Staff Present: By Teleconference – City Manager Rachelle Rickard, Administrative
Services Director Jeri Rangel, Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Lara
Christensen, and IT Manager Luke Knight
2. CLOSED SESSION -- PUBLIC COMMENT – None
3. COUNCIL LEAVES TO BEGIN CLOSED SESSION
IT Manager Luke Knight did not attend this portion of the meeting.
4. CLOSED SESSION -- CALL TO ORDER
City Council Closed Session: 5:00 P.M.
City Council Regular Session: 6:00 P.M.
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 08/10/21
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July 13, 2021
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a. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Govt. Code 54956.8)
Real Property: 6009 Del Rio Road (APN 049141038 – City Property), 2000
Ramona Road (APN 049141039 – City Property), 2455 El Camino Real
(APN 049151056 – People Self Help Housing Property), 6105 Olmeda
Avenue (APN 029091001 – State of California Property), Atascadero,
California, 93422
Agency Negotiator: Rachelle Rickard, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: People Self Help Housing and State of California
Subject of Negotiations: Purchase price and/or terms of payment.
b. 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
5. CLOSED SESSION – ADJOURNMENT
6. COUNCIL RETURNS
7. CLOSED SESSION – REPORT
City Attorney Pierik reported that there was no reportable action from Closed Session on
June 22, 2021.
Mayor Moreno noted that more time would be needed to complete the discussion on the
Closed Session items and that Council would be recessing Closed Session until after the
close of Regular Session.
REGULAR SESSION – CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Moreno called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. and Council Member Dariz led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: By Teleconference - Council Members Bourbeau, Dariz and Funk,
Mayor Pro Tem Newsom, and Mayor Moreno
Absent: None
Others Present: None
Staff Present: By Teleconference – City Manager Rachelle Rickard, Administrative
Services Director Jeri Rangel, Community Development Director Phil
Dunsmore, Public Works Director Nick DeBar, City Attorney Brian Pierik,
Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Lara Christensen, Deputy Community
Development Director Loreli Cappel and IT Manager Luke Knight
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 08/10/21
Atascadero City Council
July 13, 2021
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOTION: By Council Member Funk and seconded by Council Member Bourbeau 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 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
PRESENTATIONS:
1. Proclamation declaring July 2021 as Parks Make Life Better month
The Council presented the Proclamation to Recreation Supervisor Jennifer Fanning.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. City Council Draft Action Minutes – June 22, 2021
Recommendation: Council approve the June 22, 2021 Draft City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes. [City Clerk]
2. Approve Parcel Map AT 19-0052 (7850 Curbaril Avenue)
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommendations: Council:
1. Approve Parcel Map AT 19-0052.
2. Accept, on behalf of the public, the offer of dedication for a six-foot Public
Utility Easement. [Public Works]
3. Memorandum of Understanding for Service Employees International Union
Local 620
Fiscal Impact: Changes to the MOU will result in an estimated $256,000 cost
increase for 2021-2022, another $144,000 for FY 2022-2023 and another
$138,000 for FY 2023-2024 and thereafter. These costs are budgeted as part
of the 2021-2023 adopted budget.
Recommendation: Council approve the Memorandum of Understanding for
Service Employees International Union Local 620. [City Manager]
4. Property Acquisitions from M P Annex, LLC – Del Rio Road @ US 101
Interchange Improvements Project
Fiscal Impact: Adopting the Draft Resolution will result in payment of $70,200
to M P Annex, LLC for the acquisition of the additional right-of-way and wall
maintenance easement. This expenditure, along with closing costs, is included
in the adopted Budget as part of the Del Rio Road at US 101 Interchange
Improvements project and is funded by the Circulation System Fees Fund.
Recommendation: Council adopt Draft Resolution approving compensation
payment and a right-of-way agreement with escrow instructions for property
acquisitions with M P Annex, LLC (APNs 049-131-050 and 049-131-083) for
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 08/10/21
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Del Rio Road and El Camino Real improvements in the vicinity of US 101
interchange project. [Public Works]
5. Central Coast Regional Pre-Approved Accessory Dwelling Unit Project
Contract Award
Fiscal Impact: Award of the contract will use $158,300 in budgeted Assembly Bill
101 REAP Regional Grant funds. Staff time costs associated with management
of this contract and project are anticipated to be covered by the regional REAP
funding allocation, not to exceed the total grant award of $181,000.
Recommendation: Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract
for $158,300.00 with Workbench, Inc. to provide planning consultant services
for the preparation of the Central Coast Regional Pre-Approved Accessory
Dwelling Unit Project. [Community Development]
MOTION: By Council Member Dariz and seconded by Council Member
Bourbeau to approve the Consent Calendar with corrections noted
to Consent Calendar Item #A-1. (#A-3: Contract No. 2021-018)
(#A-4: Resolution No. 2021-060) (#A-5: Contract No. 2021-019)
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
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 on this item: None.
Mayor Moreno closed the COMMUNITY FORUM period.
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Community Facilities District 2005-1 Annexation No. 23
Fiscal Impact: Assessments are estimated to be between $45,000 - $47,000
annually beginning in fiscal year 2022-2023, and adjusted each year for
inflation. Deed restricted affordable units are exempt from the special tax.
Recommendations: Council:
1. Conduct the public hearing for the proposed annexation.
2. Adopt Draft Resolution A; authorizing the territory identified in City Council
Resolution 2021-030 to be annexed into Community Facilities District No.
2005-1, authorizing the levy of a special tax and submitting the levy of a
special tax to qualified electors.
3. Direct the City Clerk to conduct a landowner vote of annexation and collect
and count the ballots.
Council to recess until ballots are counted
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
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4. Adopt Draft Resolution B, declaring the results of a special annexation
landowner election, determining the validity of prior proceedings and
directing the recording of an amendment to the notice of special tax lien.
5. Introduce for first reading, by title only, Draft Ordinance, authorizing the levy
of special taxes in Community Facilities District 2005-1 for certain annexation
territory identified as Annexation No. 23. [Community Development]
Ex Parte Communications
The Council Members reported having no communications on this item.
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: None.
Mayor Moreno closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Mayor Pro Tem Newsom and seconded by Council Member Funk
to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-061; authorizing the territory
identified in City Council Resolution 2021-030 to be annexed into
Community Facilities District No. 2005-1, authorizing the levy of a
special tax and submitting the levy of a special tax to qualified
electors.
2. Direct the City Clerk to conduct a landowner vote of annexation
and collect and count the ballots.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Christensen announced that four votes (one ballot) were
received and were all in favor.
MOTION: By Council Member Bourbeau and seconded by Council Member
Funk to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-062, declaring the results of a
special annexation landowner election, determining the
validity of prior proceedings and directing the recording of an
amendment to the notice of special tax lien.
2. Introduce for first reading, by title only, Draft Ordinance,
authorizing the levy of special taxes in Community Facilities
District 2005-1 for certain annexation territory identified as
Annexation No. 23.
Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Christensen read the title of the Ordinance:
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ITEM NUMBER: A-1
DATE: 08/10/21
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF
SPECIAL TAXES IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC
SERVICES), INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
C.MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1.Pickleball Courts at Colony Park Construction Award
Fiscal Impact: Award of the bid to Kirk Construction will result in the
expenditure of $173,143 and a potential total project cost of $240,000.
Funding sources are expected to include $150,000 in Parkland Facilities
Impact Fees, $30,000 in donations from the Atascadero Pickleball Club and
$60,000 in funds to be identified by the Council at the meeting.
Recommendations: Council:
1.Reject the bid protest of R. Burke Corporation and award a contract to Kirk
Construction for $173,143 to construct the Pickleball Courts at Colony Park
Project and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf
of the City Council.
2.Discuss and direct staff on desired alternative for funding sources for
amounts exceeding appropriated amount for the Pickleball Courts at
Colony Park Project.
3.Authorize the Director of Administrative Services to appropriate $60,000
for the Pickleball Courts at Colony Park Project from a funding source to
be identified. [Public Works]
Public Works Director DeBar 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: Barbara Sims
and Geoff Auslen
Mayor Moreno closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Council Member Dariz and seconded by Council Member Funk to
reject the bid protest of R. Burke Corporation and award a contract
to Kirk Construction for $173,143 to construct the Pickleball Courts
at Colony Park Project and authorize the City Manager to execute the
contract on behalf of the City Council.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
MOTION: By Mayor Moreno and seconded by Council Member Funk to:
1.Authorize the Director of Administrative Services to appropriate
$60,000 for the Pickleball Courts at Colony Park Project as follows:
a.Appropriate $45,770 in Parkland Facilities Fees
covering construction contingency of $34,030
and 50/50 split of remaining fund shortfall of $11,740
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MOTION: By Council Member Funk and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Newsom
to adopt on second reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 648 approving
a Zoning Map Amendment and amendments to the Del Rio Road
Commercial Area Specific Plan, based on findings.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
3. General Plan Update Preliminary Discussion (GPA21-0067)
Fiscal Impact: The City has budgeted $450,000 for FY 2021-22 and $635,000
for FY 2022-23. Staff will be continuing to seek grant funding opportunities to
cover project costs.
Recommendation: Council receive report on the overview of the upcoming
Citywide General Plan update. [Community Development]
Deputy Community Development Director Loreli Cappel 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: Randy
Lawrence
Mayor Moreno closed the Public Comment period.
b.Appropriate $14,240 from donations covering
payment for MidCoast of $2,500 and 50/50 split of
remaining fund shortfall of $11,740
2. Authorize City Manager to draft and execute an agreement with the
Pickleball Club for the 50/50 split of the remaining fund shortfall
between the Pickleball Club and the City and require payment of
$30,000 by the Pickleball Club prior to the signing of the contract.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
2.Del Rio Ranch General Plan, Zoning Map, and Specific Plan Amendments
and Master Plan of Development (AMND21-0020)
Fiscal Impact: The proposed project is a large scale retail and lodging focused
development which is expected to bring in significant revenues, especially to
lodging uses. The development is required to annex into the city-wide CFD.
With annexation into the CFD, overall, the project will be fiscally positive.
Recommendation: Council adopt on second reading, by title only, Draft Ordinance
approving a Zoning Map Amendment and amendments to the Del Rio Road
Commercial Area Specific Plan, based on findings. [Community Development]
Deputy City Manager/City Clerk Christensen briefed the City Council on the staff report.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following citizens spoke by telephone or through the webinar on this item: None
Mayor Moreno closed the Public Comment period.
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The Council received and filed the report.
Mayor Moreno recessed the meeting at 8:22 p.m.
Mayor Moreno reconvened the meeting with all present at 8:30 p.m.
4. Improvement and Reimbursement Agreement with M P Annex, LLC – Del
Rio Road @ US 101 Interchange Improvements Project
Fiscal Impact: The latest cost estimate for the Reimbursable Improvements is
$733,000 and includes a 20% contingency. Actual costs will be based on
actual work completed, similar to many City capital improvement projects, and
is anticipated not to exceed this amount. This work and related expenditures
were planned to be part of the Del Rio Road and El Camino Real
Improvements in the vicinity of US 101 Interchange Project. This expenditure
is included in the adopted Budget as part of the Del Rio Road at US 101
Interchange Improvements project and is funded by the Circulation System
Fees Fund.
Recommendation: Council approve the Improvement and Reimbursement
Agreement with M P Annex, LLC to construct a portion of the Del Rio Road
and El Camino Real Improvements in the vicinity of US 101 Interchange
Project. [Public W orks]
Public Works Director DeBar 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: Geoff Auslen
Mayor Moreno closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Council Member Bourbeau and seconded by Council Member
Funk to approve the Improvement and Reimbursement Agreement
with M P Annex, LLC to construct a portion of the Del Rio Road and
El Camino Real Improvements in the vicinity of US 101 Interchange
Project (Contract No. 2021-020).
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
D. 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 Pro Tem Newsom
1. Design Review Committee
Council Member Bourbeau
1. Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA)
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Council Member Funk
1. Atascadero Basin Ground Water Sustainability Agency (GSA)
2. Design Review Committee
3. Homeless Services Oversight Council
E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND / OR ACTION: None.
F. ADJOURN
Mayor Moreno recessed the Regular Meeting at 8:55 p.m. and reconvened the Closed
Session Meeting at 9:00 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 pm; no reportable action.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
______________________________________
Lara K. Christensen
City Clerk
APPROVED:
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Check
Number
Check
Date Vendor Description Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of June 2021
4057 06/01/2021 RABOBANK, N.A.48,701.05Payroll Vendor Payment
4058 06/01/2021 EMPLOYMENT DEV DEPARTMENT 14,464.86Payroll Vendor Payment
4059 06/01/2021 EMPLOYMENT DEV. DEPARTMENT 2,611.52Payroll Vendor Payment
167696 06/04/2021 13 STARS MEDIA 1,109.91Accounts Payable Check
167697 06/04/2021 A SUPERIOR CRANE, LLC 540.00Accounts Payable Check
167698 06/04/2021 ADAMSKI,MOROSKI,MADDEN,1,450.00Accounts Payable Check
167699 06/04/2021 AGM CALIFORNIA, INC.350.00Accounts Payable Check
167700 06/04/2021 ALPHA ELECTRIC SERVICE 437.50Accounts Payable Check
167701 06/04/2021 ALTHOUSE & MEADE, INC.397.50Accounts Payable Check
167702 06/04/2021 AMERICAN WEST TIRE & AUTO INC 795.09Accounts Payable Check
167703 06/04/2021 KELLY AREBALO 651.12Accounts Payable Check
167704 06/04/2021 ASCAP 368.17Accounts Payable Check
167706 06/04/2021 AT&T 815.58Accounts Payable Check
167707 06/04/2021 AT&T 101.04Accounts Payable Check
167708 06/04/2021 ATASCADERO GLASS, INC.3,678.75Accounts Payable Check
167709 06/04/2021 ATASCADERO HAY & FEED 1,145.71Accounts Payable Check
167710 06/04/2021 AVILA TRAFFIC SAFETY 103.87Accounts Payable Check
167711 06/04/2021 BASSETT'S CRICKET RANCH,INC.258.64Accounts Payable Check
167712 06/04/2021 BEAR MARKET RIOT, LLC 300.00Accounts Payable Check
167713 06/04/2021 KEITH R. BERGHER 337.50Accounts Payable Check
167714 06/04/2021 BERRY MAN, INC.508.40Accounts Payable Check
167715 06/04/2021 BRANCH SMITH PROPERTIES 362.00Accounts Payable Check
167716 06/04/2021 BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA 10,972.76Accounts Payable Check
167717 06/04/2021 VOID 0.00Accounts Payable Check
167718 06/04/2021 CALPORTLAND COMPANY 138.95Accounts Payable Check
167719 06/04/2021 CARQUEST OF ATASCADERO 137.71Accounts Payable Check
167720 06/04/2021 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 214.97Accounts Payable Check
167721 06/04/2021 CLEVER CONCEPTS, INC.47.95Accounts Payable Check
167722 06/04/2021 CRYSTAL SPRINGS WATER 20.00Accounts Payable Check
167723 06/04/2021 DAKOS LAND SURVEYS, INC.3,950.00Accounts Payable Check
167724 06/04/2021 NICHOLAS DEBAR 300.00Accounts Payable Check
167725 06/04/2021 JOE DEBRUIN, PH.D.360.00Accounts Payable Check
167726 06/04/2021 DESTINATION TRAVEL NETWORK 325.00Accounts Payable Check
167727 06/04/2021 DIAMOND A EQUIPMENT, LLC 96,787.50Accounts Payable Check
167728 06/04/2021 PHILIP DUNSMORE 300.00Accounts Payable Check
167729 06/04/2021 EARTH SYSTEMS PACIFIC 9,067.50Accounts Payable Check
167730 06/04/2021 ELECTRICRAFT, INC.113.00Accounts Payable Check
167731 06/04/2021 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DYNAMICS 375.00Accounts Payable Check
167732 06/04/2021 FASTENAL COMPANY 213.53Accounts Payable Check
Page 17 of 138
ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 08/10/21
ATTACHMENT: 1
Check
Number
Check
Date Vendor Description Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of June 2021
167733 06/04/2021 FERRAVANTI GRADING & PAVING 112,823.03Accounts Payable Check
167734 06/04/2021 FGL ENVIRONMENTAL 879.00Accounts Payable Check
167735 06/04/2021 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD 340.00Accounts Payable Check
167736 06/04/2021 G. SOSA CONSTRUCTION, INC.88,789.43Accounts Payable Check
167737 06/04/2021 RYAN GABBARD 230.00Accounts Payable Check
167738 06/04/2021 GAS COMPANY 713.18Accounts Payable Check
167739 06/04/2021 GIERLICH-MITCHELL, INC.1,305.00Accounts Payable Check
167740 06/04/2021 HAAKER EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC.39.52Accounts Payable Check
167741 06/04/2021 BRETT HILDEBRAND 179.00Accounts Payable Check
167743 06/04/2021 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 4,211.35Accounts Payable Check
167744 06/04/2021 JK2 APPAREL 1,350.25Accounts Payable Check
167745 06/04/2021 JK'S UNLIMITED, INC.11,599.75Accounts Payable Check
167746 06/04/2021 JON JONES 2,031.66Accounts Payable Check
167747 06/04/2021 JORGENSEN COMPANY 565.97Accounts Payable Check
167748 06/04/2021 KIRK CONSTRUCTION 193,445.81Accounts Payable Check
167749 06/04/2021 LEE WILSON ELECTRIC CO. INC 1,428.00Accounts Payable Check
167750 06/04/2021 LIFE ASSIST, INC.218.31Accounts Payable Check
167751 06/04/2021 LARISSE LOPEZ 580.08Accounts Payable Check
167752 06/04/2021 JAMIE MALESZA 64.30Accounts Payable Check
167753 06/04/2021 MARBORG INDUSTRIES 62.28Accounts Payable Check
167754 06/04/2021 MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO.358.03Accounts Payable Check
167755 06/04/2021 MID-COAST MOWER & SAW, INC.112.33Accounts Payable Check
167756 06/04/2021 MIDLAND CERRO ROBLE, LLC 2,583.17Accounts Payable Check
167758 06/04/2021 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE 1,265.21Accounts Payable Check
167759 06/04/2021 MISSION UNIFORM SERVICE 477.02Accounts Payable Check
167760 06/04/2021 MNS ENGINEERS, INC.6,360.00Accounts Payable Check
167761 06/04/2021 JULIAN A. MORA 950.00Accounts Payable Check
167762 06/04/2021 NORTH COUNTY PLUMBING & DRAIN 2,300.00Accounts Payable Check
167764 06/04/2021 PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC 31,605.16Accounts Payable Check
167765 06/04/2021 PASO ROBLES SAFE & LOCK, INC.726.49Accounts Payable Check
167766 06/04/2021 SUSAN PERRY 465.50Accounts Payable Check
167767 06/04/2021 PERRY'S PARCEL & GIFT 160.13Accounts Payable Check
167768 06/04/2021 SCOTT E. PIPAN 744.56Accounts Payable Check
167769 06/04/2021 POCOCK BREWING CO.918.00Accounts Payable Check
167770 06/04/2021 PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION, INC.58.48Accounts Payable Check
167771 06/04/2021 PROCARE JANITORIAL SUPPLY,INC.1,446.34Accounts Payable Check
167772 06/04/2021 PROSOUND BUSINESS MEDIA, INC.99.00Accounts Payable Check
167773 06/04/2021 PRP COMPANIES 376.59Accounts Payable Check
167774 06/04/2021 PRW STEEL SUPPLY, INC.17.07Accounts Payable Check
Page 18 of 138
ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 08/10/21
ATTACHMENT: 1
Check
Number
Check
Date Vendor Description Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of June 2021
167775 06/04/2021 QUINCY ENGINEERING, INC.40,132.92Accounts Payable Check
167776 06/04/2021 RAINSCAPE, A LANDSCAPE SVC CO.7,242.00Accounts Payable Check
167777 06/04/2021 RAMINHA CONSTRUCTION, INC.158,035.11Accounts Payable Check
167778 06/04/2021 JERI RANGEL 300.00Accounts Payable Check
167779 06/04/2021 READYREFRESH BY NESTLE 682.04Accounts Payable Check
167780 06/04/2021 RACHELLE RICKARD 500.00Accounts Payable Check
167781 06/04/2021 SAMUEL RODRIGUEZ 1,681.24Accounts Payable Check
167782 06/04/2021 SERVICE SYSTEMS ASSC, INC.2,500.00Accounts Payable Check
167783 06/04/2021 SITEIMPROVE, INC.3,319.42Accounts Payable Check
167784 06/04/2021 STANLEY CONVERGENT SECURITY 287.46Accounts Payable Check
167785 06/04/2021 STAPLES CREDIT PLAN 73.68Accounts Payable Check
167786 06/04/2021 STRYKER SALES CORPORATION 4,840.46Accounts Payable Check
167787 06/04/2021 SUNLIGHT JANITORIAL, INC.2,661.00Accounts Payable Check
167788 06/04/2021 TENT CITY BEER COMPANY 720.00Accounts Payable Check
167789 06/04/2021 TERRA VERDE ENVIRONMENTAL CONS 308.83Accounts Payable Check
167790 06/04/2021 TURF STAR, INC.255.99Accounts Payable Check
167791 06/04/2021 VAN BEURDEN INSURANCE SVC, INC 9,511.00Accounts Payable Check
167792 06/04/2021 VERIZON WIRELESS 957.60Accounts Payable Check
167793 06/04/2021 VILLAGE ORIGINALS, INC.525.80Accounts Payable Check
167794 06/04/2021 VINO VICE, INC.396.00Accounts Payable Check
167795 06/04/2021 WALLACE GROUP 8,909.17Accounts Payable Check
167796 06/04/2021 WCJ PROPERTY SERVICES 1,020.00Accounts Payable Check
167797 06/04/2021 WECK LABRATORIES, INC.930.00Accounts Payable Check
167798 06/04/2021 WEX BANK - 76 UNIVERSL 9,971.89Accounts Payable Check
167799 06/04/2021 WEX BANK - WEX FLEET UNIVERSAL 7,592.89Accounts Payable Check
167800 06/04/2021 WINE COUNTRY BALANCE 490.00Accounts Payable Check
167801 06/04/2021 ZOO MED LABORATORIES, INC.1,084.46Accounts Payable Check
167802 06/08/2021 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS HEALTH 193,851.20Payroll Vendor Payment
167803 06/08/2021 LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INS CO 1,868.49Payroll Vendor Payment
167804 06/08/2021 MEDICAL EYE SERVICES 1,757.99Payroll Vendor Payment
167805 06/08/2021 PREFERRED BENEFITS INSURANCE 8,569.70Payroll Vendor Payment
4060 06/10/2021 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS HSA 11,949.21Payroll Vendor Payment
167806 06/10/2021 ATASCADERO MID MGRS ORG UNION 80.00Payroll Vendor Payment
167807 06/10/2021 ATASCADERO POLICE OFFICERS 1,787.50Payroll Vendor Payment
167808 06/10/2021 ATASCADERO PROF. FIREFIGHTERS 1,027.05Payroll Vendor Payment
167809 06/10/2021 MASS MUTUAL WORKPLACE SOLUTION 10,225.85Payroll Vendor Payment
167810 06/10/2021 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION 512.06Payroll Vendor Payment
167811 06/10/2021 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 2,626.87Payroll Vendor Payment
167812 06/10/2021 SEIU LOCAL 620 828.42Payroll Vendor Payment
Page 19 of 138
ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 08/10/21
ATTACHMENT: 1
Check
Number
Check
Date Vendor Description Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of June 2021
167813 06/10/2021 VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGT 106099 357.85Payroll Vendor Payment
167814 06/10/2021 VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGT 304633 4,853.47Payroll Vendor Payment
167815 06/10/2021 VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGT 706276 321.00Payroll Vendor Payment
4061 06/11/2021 STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 467.07Payroll Vendor Payment
4062 06/11/2021 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 22,217.91Payroll Vendor Payment
4063 06/11/2021 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 30,260.22Payroll Vendor Payment
4064 06/11/2021 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 2,052.30Payroll Vendor Payment
4065 06/11/2021 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 2,670.96Payroll Vendor Payment
4066 06/11/2021 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 5,056.85Payroll Vendor Payment
4067 06/11/2021 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 8,134.62Payroll Vendor Payment
4068 06/11/2021 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 8,233.99Payroll Vendor Payment
4069 06/11/2021 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 14,056.60Payroll Vendor Payment
4070 06/15/2021 RABOBANK, N.A.57,236.84Payroll Vendor Payment
4071 06/15/2021 EMPLOYMENT DEV DEPARTMENT 18,065.34Payroll Vendor Payment
4072 06/15/2021 EMPLOYMENT DEV. DEPARTMENT 2,719.11Payroll Vendor Payment
167816 06/15/2021 CLEMENTINE CUPCAKE COMPANY 189.00Accounts Payable Check
167817 06/18/2021 13 STARS MEDIA 1,616.50Accounts Payable Check
167818 06/18/2021 A.P.S. AUTOMOTIVE 359.63Accounts Payable Check
167819 06/18/2021 AGP VIDEO, INC.2,577.50Accounts Payable Check
167820 06/18/2021 AMERICAN WEST TIRE & AUTO INC 1,381.74Accounts Payable Check
167822 06/18/2021 AT&T 1,121.01Accounts Payable Check
167823 06/18/2021 AT&T 671.93Accounts Payable Check
167824 06/18/2021 ATASCADERO HAY & FEED 805.13Accounts Payable Check
167826 06/18/2021 ATASCADERO MUTUAL WATER CO.21,761.90Accounts Payable Check
167827 06/18/2021 AURORA WORLD, INC.2,808.53Accounts Payable Check
167828 06/18/2021 BASSETT'S CRICKET RANCH,INC.388.20Accounts Payable Check
167829 06/18/2021 JOSE R. BENITEZ 120.00Accounts Payable Check
167830 06/18/2021 BERRY MAN, INC.683.25Accounts Payable Check
167831 06/18/2021 BREZDEN PEST CONTROL, INC.170.00Accounts Payable Check
167832 06/18/2021 BURKE,WILLIAMS, & SORENSON LLP 20,000.00Accounts Payable Check
167833 06/18/2021 CALIFORNIA JPIA 157,000.00Accounts Payable Check
167834 06/18/2021 CARQUEST OF ATASCADERO 147.42Accounts Payable Check
167835 06/18/2021 CED CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL 7,141.67Accounts Payable Check
167836 06/18/2021 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 4,326.38Accounts Payable Check
167837 06/18/2021 COASTAL COPY, INC.212.46Accounts Payable Check
167838 06/18/2021 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO 62.00Accounts Payable Check
167839 06/18/2021 CRYSTAL SPRINGS WATER 20.00Accounts Payable Check
167840 06/18/2021 CULLIGAN/CENTRAL COAST WTR TRT 70.00Accounts Payable Check
167841 06/18/2021 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 735.00Accounts Payable Check
Page 20 of 138
ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 08/10/21
ATTACHMENT: 1
Check
Number
Check
Date Vendor Description Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of June 2021
167842 06/18/2021 DRIVE CUSTOMS 31,147.88Accounts Payable Check
167843 06/18/2021 EIKHOF DESIGN GROUP, INC.4,923.40Accounts Payable Check
167844 06/18/2021 FERRELL'S AUTO REPAIR 965.53Accounts Payable Check
167845 06/18/2021 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD 252.00Accounts Payable Check
167846 06/18/2021 RYAN GABBARD 230.00Accounts Payable Check
167847 06/18/2021 GAS COMPANY 132.83Accounts Payable Check
167848 06/18/2021 HAMNER, JEWELL & ASSOCIATES 7,152.18Accounts Payable Check
167850 06/18/2021 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 1,968.62Accounts Payable Check
167851 06/18/2021 DIEGO R. IMANA 6,600.00Accounts Payable Check
167852 06/18/2021 IRON MOUNTAIN RECORDS MGMNT 128.18Accounts Payable Check
167853 06/18/2021 ANN JUTRAS 393.66Accounts Payable Check
167854 06/18/2021 K & M INTERNATIONAL 6,961.46Accounts Payable Check
167855 06/18/2021 DAREN KENNETT 173.95Accounts Payable Check
167856 06/18/2021 L.N. CURTIS & SONS 544.54Accounts Payable Check
167857 06/18/2021 COLETTE LAYTON 309.81Accounts Payable Check
167858 06/18/2021 LIFE ASSIST, INC.3,019.77Accounts Payable Check
167859 06/18/2021 LONE MADRONE, BRISTOLS CIDER 1,080.00Accounts Payable Check
167860 06/18/2021 MADRONE LANDSCAPES, INC.506.52Accounts Payable Check
167861 06/18/2021 MARBORG INDUSTRIES 62.28Accounts Payable Check
167862 06/18/2021 CRAIG MARTINEAU 230.00Accounts Payable Check
167863 06/18/2021 MCCLATCHY SHARED SERVICES, LLC 107.00Accounts Payable Check
167864 06/18/2021 WILLIAM D. MEHRING 2,200.00Accounts Payable Check
167865 06/18/2021 MICHAEL K. NUNLEY & ASSC, INC.9,308.36Accounts Payable Check
167866 06/18/2021 MID-COAST MOWER & SAW, INC.15.64Accounts Payable Check
167867 06/18/2021 MINER'S ACE HARDWARE 309.42Accounts Payable Check
167868 06/18/2021 MISSION UNIFORM SERVICE 305.87Accounts Payable Check
167869 06/18/2021 MONSOON CONSULTANTS 455.00Accounts Payable Check
167870 06/18/2021 MV TRANSPORTATION, INC.11,824.86Accounts Payable Check
167871 06/18/2021 MWI ANIMAL HEALTH 210.44Accounts Payable Check
167872 06/18/2021 NASSAU-SOSNICK DISTRIBUTION CO 277.52Accounts Payable Check
167873 06/18/2021 NORTH COAST ENGINEERING INC.812.50Accounts Payable Check
167874 06/18/2021 OFFICE DEPOT INC.120.54Accounts Payable Check
167875 06/18/2021 PACIFIC CNTRL COAST HLTH CTRS 430.60Accounts Payable Check
167876 06/18/2021 PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC 18,152.05Accounts Payable Check
167877 06/18/2021 PAPA JOE'S SPICY PRODUCTS 125.00Accounts Payable Check
167878 06/18/2021 PASO ROBLES SAFE & LOCK, INC.835.53Accounts Payable Check
167879 06/18/2021 PEAKWIFI, LLC 650.00Accounts Payable Check
167880 06/18/2021 PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION, INC.302.84Accounts Payable Check
167881 06/18/2021 PROCARE JANITORIAL SUPPLY,INC.98.19Accounts Payable Check
Page 21 of 138
ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 08/10/21
ATTACHMENT: 1
Check
Number
Check
Date Vendor Description Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of June 2021
167882 06/18/2021 PRP COMPANIES 304.44Accounts Payable Check
167883 06/18/2021 BILL RAINWATER 157.68Accounts Payable Check
167884 06/18/2021 READYREFRESH BY NESTLE 87.13Accounts Payable Check
167885 06/18/2021 ROB REYNOLDS CONSTRUCTION, INC 59,594.98Accounts Payable Check
167886 06/18/2021 SAFARI PROGRAMS, INC.555.96Accounts Payable Check
167887 06/18/2021 SERVICE SYSTEMS ASSC, INC.2,500.00Accounts Payable Check
167888 06/18/2021 SCOTT SIMONS 193.55Accounts Payable Check
167889 06/18/2021 SOUTH COAST EMERGENCY VEH SVC 1,308.87Accounts Payable Check
167890 06/18/2021 SPEAKWRITE, LLC.156.77Accounts Payable Check
167891 06/18/2021 SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT REPAIR 438.37Accounts Payable Check
167892 06/18/2021 STANLEY CONVERGENT SECURITY 366.09Accounts Payable Check
167893 06/18/2021 SWIBCO 140.08Accounts Payable Check
167894 06/18/2021 THRIVE TRAINING CENTER, INC.73.00Accounts Payable Check
167898 06/18/2021 U.S. BANK 20,446.42Accounts Payable Check
167899 06/18/2021 ULTREX BUSINESS PRODUCTS 61.33Accounts Payable Check
167900 06/18/2021 ULTREX LEASING 263.18Accounts Payable Check
167901 06/18/2021 VERDIN 13,018.24Accounts Payable Check
167902 06/18/2021 VERIZON WIRELESS 1,380.82Accounts Payable Check
167903 06/18/2021 WALLACE GROUP 8,034.25Accounts Payable Check
167904 06/18/2021 WALSH ENGINEERING 121.00Accounts Payable Check
167905 06/18/2021 WARM FUZZY TOYS 1,188.46Accounts Payable Check
167906 06/18/2021 WATER SYSTEMS CONSULTING, INC.2,112.50Accounts Payable Check
167907 06/18/2021 TED E. WATERHOUSE 300.00Accounts Payable Check
167908 06/18/2021 WCJ PROPERTY SERVICES 756.00Accounts Payable Check
167909 06/18/2021 JOHN P. AND LORRAINE H. WELLS 2,200.00Accounts Payable Check
167910 06/18/2021 WEST COAST AUTO & TOWING, INC.155.00Accounts Payable Check
167911 06/18/2021 WHITLOCK & WEINBERGER TRANS.6,261.25Accounts Payable Check
167912 06/18/2021 WILKINS ACTION GRAPHICS 423.26Accounts Payable Check
167913 06/18/2021 ISRAEL WINGATE 200.00Accounts Payable Check
167914 06/18/2021 ZOOM IMAGING SOLUTIONS, INC.986.91Accounts Payable Check
4073 06/24/2021 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS HSA 10,899.21Payroll Vendor Payment
167915 06/24/2021 ATASCADERO MID MGRS ORG UNION 80.00Payroll Vendor Payment
167916 06/24/2021 ATASCADERO POLICE OFFICERS 1,741.50Payroll Vendor Payment
167917 06/24/2021 ATASCADERO PROF. FIREFIGHTERS 1,027.05Payroll Vendor Payment
167918 06/24/2021 CHRISTOPHER HESTER 434.45Accounts Payable Check
167919 06/24/2021 MASS MUTUAL WORKPLACE SOLUTION 13,255.71Payroll Vendor Payment
167920 06/24/2021 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION 727.77Payroll Vendor Payment
167921 06/24/2021 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 2,626.87Payroll Vendor Payment
167922 06/24/2021 SEIU LOCAL 620 794.23Payroll Vendor Payment
Page 22 of 138
ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 08/10/21
ATTACHMENT: 1
Check
Number
Check
Date Vendor Description Amount
City of Atascadero
Disbursement Listing
For the Month of June 2021
167923 06/24/2021 VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGT 106099 357.85Payroll Vendor Payment
167924 06/24/2021 VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGT 304633 5,153.47Payroll Vendor Payment
167925 06/24/2021 VANTAGEPOINT TRNSFR AGT 706276 621.00Payroll Vendor Payment
4074 06/25/2021 STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 467.07Payroll Vendor Payment
4075 06/28/2021 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 21,677.13Payroll Vendor Payment
4076 06/28/2021 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 29,364.51Payroll Vendor Payment
4077 06/28/2021 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 1,923.56Payroll Vendor Payment
4078 06/28/2021 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 2,665.79Payroll Vendor Payment
4079 06/28/2021 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 5,056.85Payroll Vendor Payment
4080 06/28/2021 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 8,774.78Payroll Vendor Payment
4081 06/28/2021 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 9,440.14Payroll Vendor Payment
4082 06/28/2021 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 7,036.34Payroll Vendor Payment
4083 06/28/2021 CALIF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM 10,137.63Payroll Vendor Payment
4084 06/29/2021 RABOBANK, N.A.69,870.92Payroll Vendor Payment
4085 06/29/2021 EMPLOYMENT DEV DEPARTMENT 22,683.67Payroll Vendor Payment
4086 06/29/2021 EMPLOYMENT DEV. DEPARTMENT 2,978.99Payroll Vendor Payment
$2,042,683.76
Page 23 of 138
ITEM NUMBER: A-2
DATE: 08/10/21
ATTACHMENT: 1
ITEM NUMBER: A-3
DATE: 08/10/21
Atascadero City Council
Staff Report – City Clerk
Designation of Voting Delegate -
League of California Cities’ Annual Conference
RECOMMENDATION:
Council designate Council Member Funk as the voting delegate for the Annual Business
Meeting of the League of California Cities’ Annual Conference in September 2021 and
direct the City Clerk to inform the League of the designation.
DISCUSSION:
This year’s League of California Cities’ Annual Conference is scheduled for Wednesday,
September 22 through Friday, September 24, 2021 in Sacramento. One very important
aspect of the Annual Conference is the Annual Business Meeting when the membership
takes action on conference resolutions. Annual Conference resolutions guide cities and
the League in their efforts to improve the quality, responsiveness and vitality of local
government in California.
Each City Council is asked to designate a voting representative who will be present at the
Annual Business Meeting. The Council may also appoint an alternate for the voting
delegate, if they desire. League bylaws provide that each city is entitled to one vote in
matters affecting municipal or League policy. Council Member Funk will be attending the
annual conference and would be available to serve as delegate.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
Page 24 of 138
ITEM NUMBER: A-4
DATE: 08/10/21
Atascadero City Council
Staff Report – Public Works Department
Approve Final Map for Tract 3141
Grand Oaks Micro Community
4711 El Camino Real
RECOMMENDATION:
Council adopt Draft Resolution approving Final Map for Tract 3141 and accepting the
offer of dedication for a public pedestrian easement on behalf of the public.
DISCUSSION:
Tract 3141, generally known as Grand Oaks Micro Community, is located at
4711 El Camino Real and is comprised of 31 lots with one common area lot. This
subdivision has small lots ranging between 932 to 3,046 square feet and will principally
be occupied by “micro homes”. The City Council approved a Conditional Use Permit
(Resolution 2019-082) for a Master Plan of Development and Vesting Tentative Tract
Map on November 12, 2019. Staff has coordinated with the subdivider (Cal Coastal
Holding, LLC) to ensure that conditions of approval have been satisfied. As reference,
a copy of the Tract Map (Exhibit A) is attached to the Draft Resolution (Attachment 1).
Easements
An offer of dedication for a Public Pedestrian Access Easement, to accommodate an
accessible sidewalk behind the development’s single driveway approach, is included on
the Tract Map. Staff recommends that this offer of a public pedestrian access easement
be accepted. Consistent with other public sidewalks in town, it will be the responsibility
of the adjacent property owner (HOA) to maintain this public pedestrian access.
Acceptance of this easement benefits the public.
Subdivision Improvement Agreement
The subdivider has decided to move forward with the recordation of the Map prior to
completion of the subdivision improvements. Therefore, they have entered into a
Subdivision Improvement Agreement to bond for all improvements as determined by
the approved engineer’s estimate of $945,500 on file at the office of the City Engineer.
Although a good portion of the subdivision improvements are complete, this estimate
includes all necessary common improvements to serve the subdivision.
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CC&Rs
The Declaration of Covenant, Conditions and Restrictions for Tract 3141, Grand Oaks
Paseo Homeowners Association, was also reviewed by staff.
Affordable Housing Agreement
The Affordable Housing Agreement for Tract 3141, Grand Oaks Paseo Homeowners
Association, was also reviewed and approved by staff.
The Subdivision Improvement Plans, Subdivision Improvement Agreement, CC&Rs,
and Affordable Housing Agreement are on file at the office of the City Engineer.
The City Engineer and Community Development Director have reviewed the Tract Map
and Conditions of Approval and find the Tract Map to be in substantial conformance
with the approved Vesting Tentative Tract Map.
Pursuant to California Government Code Title 7, Division 2, the approving legislative
body (City Council) shall not deny a Tract Map provided it finds the Tract Map is in
substantial conformance with the previously approved Vesting Tentative Subdivision
Map. If adopted, the Tract Map will be delivered to the County Recorder’s Office for
recordation within ten business days.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ATTACHMENT:
Draft Resolution with Final Map for Tract 3141 (Exhibit A)
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DRAFT RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING FINAL MAP FOR TRACT 3141 AND ACCEPTING
A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT AND A PUBLIC PEDESTRIAN ACCESS
EASEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC
WHEREAS, the Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map for Tract 3141, Grand Oaks Micro
Community, was originally approved by the Atascadero Planning Commission on October 1, 2019
(PC Resolution 2019-0026), concurrently with Amendment of Title 9, Article 28, and Planned
Development Overlay District #27 (9-3.672) (PC Resolution 2019-0025); and
WHEREAS, and Condition Use Permit (Master Plan of Development) and Vesting
Tentative Subdivision Map (Tract 3141) was approved by Atascadero City Council on
November 12, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the Subdivider, Cal Coastal Properties, LLC, desires to have the final map for
Tract 3141 recorded prior to completion of subdivision improvements and has executed a
Subdivision Improvement Agreement with the City and provided security bonds; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer and Community Development Director have reviewed the
final map for Tract 3141 and accompanying documents, fees, and materials for recordation, and
determined they are in substantial compliance with the approved tentative map and conditions of
approval.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Atascadero:
SECTION 1. The Final Map for Tract 3141, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference as Exhibit A, is hereby approved.
SECTION 2. The offers of dedication shown on Tract 3141 for a Public Pedestrian Access
Easement are accepted on behalf of the public.
SECTION 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the Subdivision
Improvement Agreement with Cal Coastal Properties, LLC.
SECTION 4. The City Engineer is hereby authorized to release Subdivision Improvement
Agreement security bonds for Tract 3141 upon successful completion of subdivision improvements.
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DATE:
ATTACHMENT:
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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
______________________________
Heather Moreno, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Lara K. Christensen, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Brian A. Pierik, City Attorney
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ITEM NUMBER: A-5
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Atascadero City Council
Staff Report – Community Development Department
Community Facilities District 2005-1
Annexation No. 23
RECOMMENDATION:
Council adopt on second reading, by title only, Draft Ordinance, authorizing the levy of
special taxes in Community Facilities District 2005-1 for certain annexation territory
identified as Annexation No. 23.
DISCUSSION:
This action consists of authorizing the levy of special taxes in Community Facilities District
(CFD) 2005-1 to a newly annexed area known as the 10850 El Camino Real (formerly
known as “Hartberg”) Subdivision (Annexation No. 23). This is a second reading of the
proposed Ordinance and is required to formalize the annexation.
On July 13, 2021, the City Council held a public hearing on annexing the territory
identified as Annexation No. 23 into the City’s Community Facilities District 2005-1. After
the close of the public hearing, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-061
(presented as Draft Resolution A as part of the July 13, 2021 staff report). This
annexation was authorized by Council on a 5-0 vote. A landowner election was then
held, and the landowners elected to authorize a special CFD tax and approved the
annexation. The Draft Ordinance (Attachment 1) that was introduced for first reading at
the July 13, 2021 meeting to authorize the levy of a CFD fee to all future property
owners residing in Annexation No. 23 territory, is before the Council for final approval
tonight.
The Special Tax levied against Single-Family Residential parcels for Fiscal Year
2020-2021 was $706.68 per parcel, which is subject to an annual escalator to pay for
the service expansion needed to serve these additional residential units . The money
collected can only be used to fund new public services authoriz ed to be funded by the
State Mello-Roos Act and identified within the Rate and Method of Apportionment, and
cannot be used to support existing services. Adoption of this Ordinance, on second
reading, will complete the CFD process and allow for the Final Ma p to be recorded.
ATTACHMENT:
Draft Ordinance
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DRAFT ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF SPECIAL
TAXES IN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (PUBLIC
SERVICES), INCLUDING CERTAIN ANNEXATION TERRITORY
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero (the “City”) has conducted proceedings pursuant to the
“Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of l982”, being Chapter 2.5, Part l Division 2, Title 5 of
the Government Code of the State of California (the “Act”) and the City of Atascadero
Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Public Services) Ordinance enacted pursuant to the
powers reserved by the City of Atascadero under Sections 3, 5, and 7 of Article XI of the
Constitution of the State of California (the “CFD Ordinance”) (the Act and the CFD Ordinance
may be referred to collectively as the “Community Facilities District Law”), to establish the City
of Atascadero Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Public Services) (the “District”) for the
purpose of financing police services, fire protection and suppression services, and park services
(the “Services”) as provided in the Act; and
WHEREAS, the rate and method of apportionment of special tax for the District is set
forth in Exhibit B to the City Council Resolution entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Atascadero, California, For the Formation of Community Facilities District No. 2005-l
(Public Services) (the “Resolution of Formation”), which was adopted on May 24, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the City has conducted proceedings to annex territory into the District and, with
respect to the proceedings, following an election of the qualified electors in the territory proposed for
annexation (the “Annexation Territory”), the City Council, on July 13, 2021, adopted a Resolution
entitled “Resolution of the City Council of the City of Atascadero, California, Declaring the Results
of Special Annexation Landowner Election, Determining Validity of Prior Proceedings, and
Directing the Recording of an Amendment to Notice of Special Tax Lien.”
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO HEREBY
ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2. By the passage of this Ordinance, the City Council hereby authorizes
and levies the special tax within the District, including the Annexation Territory, pursuant to
the Community Facilities District Law, at the rate and in accordance with the rate and method of
apportionment of special tax set forth in the Resolution of Formation, which rate and method is by
this reference incorporated herein. The special tax has previously been levied in the original
territory of the District beginning in Fiscal Year 2006-07 pursuant to Ordinance No. 478 passed
and adopted by the City Council on July 12, 2005 and the special tax is hereby levied commencing
in Fiscal Year 2021-22 in the District, including the Annexation Territory, and in each fiscal
year thereafter to pay for the Services for the District and all costs of administering the
District.
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SECTION 3. The City’s Finance Director or designee or employee or consultant of the
City is hereby authorized and directed each fiscal year to determine the specific special tax to be
levied for the next ensuing fiscal year for each parcel of real property within the District,
including the Annexation Territory, in the manner and as provided in the Resolution of Formation.
SECTION 4. Exemptions from the levy of the special tax shall be as provided in the
Resolution of Formation and the applicable provisions of the Community Facilities District Law.
In no event shall the special tax be levied on any parcel within the District in excess of the
maximum special tax specified in the Resolution of Formation.
SECTION 5. All of the collections of the special tax shall be used as provided in the
Community Facilities District Law and in the Resolution of Formation, including, but not limited
to, the payment of the costs of the Services, the payment of the costs of the City in
administering the District, and the costs of collecting and administering the special tax.
SECTION 6. The special tax shall be collected in the same manner as ordinary ad
valorem taxes are collected and shall have the same lien priority, and be subject to the same
penalties and the same procedure and sale in cases of delinquency as provided for ad valorem
taxes; provided, however, that the City Council may provide for other appropriate m ethods of
collection by resolution(s) of the City Council. The Finance Director of the City is hereby
authorized and directed to provide all necessary information to the auditor/tax collector of the
County of San Luis Obispo in order to effect proper billing and collection of the special tax, so
that the special tax shall be included on the secured property tax roll of the County of San Luis
Obispo for Fiscal Year 2021-22 and for each fiscal year thereafter until no longer required to
pay for the Services or until otherwise terminated by the City.
SECTION 7. If for any reason any portion of this Ordinance is found to be invalid,
or if the special tax is found inapplicable to any particular parcel within the District, including
the Annexation Territory, by a court of competent jurisdiction, the balance of this Ordinance
and the application of the special tax to the remaining parcels within the District, including the
Annexation Territory, shall not be affected.
SECTION 8. A summary of this ordinance, approved by the City Attorney, together
with the ayes and noes, shall be published twice: at least five days prior to its final passage in
the Atascadero News, a newspaper published and circulated in the City of
Atascadero, and; before the expiration of fifteen (15) days after its final passage, in the Atascadero
News, a newspaper published and circulated in the City of Atascadero. A copy of the full text of
this ordinance shall be on file in the City Clerk’s Office on and after the date following
introduction and passage and shall be available to any interested member of the public.
SECTION 9. This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days from the date of final passage.
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INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on July 13, 2021 and PASSED
APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Atascadero, State of California,
on _________.
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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ITEM NUMBER: A-6
DATE: 08/10/21
Atascadero City Council
Staff Report – Information Technology Division
Mobile and Portable Radio Replacement
RECOMMENDATION:
Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Motorola Solutions for a total of
$480,700.00 for the purchase of mobile and portable radios for the Police and Fire & Emergency
Services Departments.
DISCUSSION:
Radio equipment is critical infrastructure that allows emergency personnel to communicate
with the emergency dispatch center, other field units and allied agencies during routine
and emergency operations. Replacement radios are needed to ensure interoperability,
encryption compliance and standardization. Mobile radios are those which are installed
in emergency vehicles, while portable radios are handheld radios that emergency
personnel carry on their person. All radios scheduled to be replaced with this purchase
have reached the end of their lifespan.
The federal government has mandated that all law enforcement radios have digital P -25
capability. The mandate allows interoperability between agencies during emergencies.
The current Police radios are not P-25 capable and, therefore, are out of compliance with
the mandate.
On January 1, 2021, the California Department of Justice instituted a requirement that all
Personal Identifying Information (PII) broadcast over law enforcement radios be encrypted
(DOJ Bulletin 20-09-CJIS). The Police Department’s current mobile and portable radios
do not have encryption capabilities. Based on a December 2020 quote, it would cost
$105,039.36 (without labor) to upgrade current radios with encryption and P-25 (required
in order to encrypt) capabilities.
The Fire Department currently uses Motorola radios and the Police Department uses
Kenwood radios. Purchasing one brand of radios will allow staff to focus on one system,
thus increasing efficiency.
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Below is the distribution of units to be purchased:
Police:
Mobile Radios: 25
Portable Radios: 46
Fire:
Mobile Radios: 8
Portable Radios: 40
The standardization requirement for this purchase required staff to review the two radio
vendors currently in use, Motorola and Kenwood. As allowed under Section III-3.1 of the
Purchasing Policy, staff formed a selection committee made up of Police, Fire and
Technology personnel and determined that Motorola offers equipment that best enables
and enhances emergency communication in Atascadero. Staff then negotiated a
reasonable quote with Motorola.
Motorola Solutions’ quote includes a discount of $1,000 per radio if a purchase order was
secured by June 30, 2021. The total for all requested radio purchases is $480,700 with
that discount. Without the discount, the purchase would total $599,700. Staff spent
significant time with Motorola to trim the quoted equipment as much as possible to keep
costs down. Due to this negotiating period, staff was unable to secure a quote and
resulting PO to present to Council for authorization prior to the June 30 th deadline. In
order to secure this significant savings of $119,000, staff authorized the PO prior to
receiving Council authorization.
The purchase of these radios was included in the 2021-2023 adopted budget and the
budget was adopted prior to the issuance of the purchase order. The discounted amount s
of $227,700 and $253,000 were included in the Police and Fire capital budgets
respectively for fiscal year 2021-2022.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total (discounted) cost of mobile and portable radios and related equipment is
$480,700. These are budgeted General Fund Measure D-20 funds, $227,700 of which
will be allocated from the Police capital budget and $253,000 of which will be allocated
from the Fire capital budget.
ATTACHMENT:
Quote from Motorola Solutions
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ITEM NUMBER: A-7
DATE: 08/10/21
Atascadero City Council
Staff Report – Community Development Department
Contract Award
Objective Design and Small-Lot Subdivision Standards Project
RECOMMENDATION:
Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for $114,705.00 with MIG,
Inc. to provide planning consultant services for the preparation of the Objective Design
and Small-Lot Subdivision Standards Project.
DISCUSSION:
In 2020, the City of Atascadero adopted its 6th Cycle 2021 -2028 Housing Element
which included polices designed to streamline housing production, provide for flexible
lot size standards, and ensure high quality design standards in by -right, non-
discretionary projects. In May, 2021 the City of Atascadero requested qualified design
professionals to assist the City in developing a set of Objective Design Standards, to
help meet HCD mandates for by-right projects. The request for proposals (RFP) also
requested a potential amendment to the City’s Subdivision Regulations and Zoning
Standards to allow for small lot subdivision standards that can be used to allow for
ownership projects within multi-family zones without having to create planned
developments or airspace condominiums.
A combination of State grant programs such as SB2, Local Early Action Planning
(LEAP) and Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) will assist in the funding of this
work effort. All project costs are anticipated to be covered by these secured grant
sources.
The Consultant’s proposal of $114,705.00 is consistent for this type of work. The scope
of work will include public outreach and opportunities for Planning Commission and City
Council to weigh in on the details of the policy updates . Although the objective design
standards are necessary in order to respond to “by-right” housing policy mandates, the
small lot subdivision standards are an optional update designed to complement the
objective standards. Both the objective design standards and the potential small lot
subdivision standards will be brought to the City Council for discussion and dir ection
early in the process as part of the work effort. The updates are designed to streamline
zoning, reduce staff time, comply with Housing Element policies, and maintain quality
features in future housing projects.
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MIG, Inc. Proposal including scope of work
ATTACHMENT:
Council may direct staff to modify the scope of work as appropriate.
ALTERNATIVES:
review time for project review while helping to ensure project quality and consistency.
Objective Design and Small-Lot Subdivision Standards is anticipated to reduce staff
available funding after all City grant objectives are met. Overall, the adoption of
consultant costs will be covered by the grant. Staff time may be reimbursed based on
This project was approved as part of the City’s REAP and SB2 grant award. All
FISCAL IMPACT:
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In association with:
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ATTACHMENT: 1
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PLANNING / DESIGN / COMMUNICATIONS / MANAGEMENT / TECHNOLOGY / SCIENCE
CALIFORNIA
BERKELEY, FULLERTON,
LOS ANGELES, PASADENA,
RIVERSIDE, SACRAMENTO,
SAN DIEGO, SAN JOSE,
AND SONOMA
COLORADO
DENVER
OREGON
PORTLAND
TEXAS
SAN ANTONIO
WASHINGTON
SEATTLE
June 22, 2021
John Holder, Associate Planner
City of Atascadero
6500 Palma Avenue
Atascadero, CA 93422
Re: Proposal for Objective Design and Small-Lot Subdivision Standards
Dear Mr. Holder and Members of the Selection Committee:
MIG, Inc. was honored to recently work with the City of Atascadero to prepare its sixth
cycle Housing Element. Several programs in the element identified desired changes
to the City’s zoning and subdivision regulations to facilitate housing production—and
production of affordable ownership housing in particular. This proposal responds to
the City’s Request for Proposals to implement two key Housing Element programs:
1) creation of objective design standards to allow for by-right approvals of multi-family
housing and 2) development of small-lot subdivision standards. MIG is pleased to
submit this proposal and continue working with you to address critical housing needs in
a manner suited specifically to the community’s sensibilities and character.
In response to State law, all jurisdictions in California are required to adopt objective
design standards. MIG currently is working with several cities on such pursuits. What
we have learned from this work is that the standards must be carefully tailored to
achieve each city’s particular objectives. Atascadero has good design guidance
documents in place already, such as the Downtown Design Standards and Appearance
Review Manual, both of which will inform development of the objective design
standards. However, we will also want to look to projects approved in the past few
years to understand the design issues of most importance that the City wishes to
address in all multi-family and mixed-use projects.
Regarding the small-lot subdivision standards, these new regulations will create a much
easier process for developers to produce needed ownership housing on properties
zoned for multi-family use by avoiding costly and time-consuming discretionary
planned development applications. Our team includes in-house residential architects,
former city planners, and civil engineers who have experience designing and working
with standards for compact subdivisions. For Atascadero, we will create standards for
both the layout of subdivisions and the design features required of homes within these
new neighborhoods.
This work program will be led by Project Manager Genevieve Sharrow, who recently
worked with you on the Housing Element. Genevieve brings expertise preparing
zoning regulations and objective design standards for cities in diverse environments.
From her work in Atascadero, Paso Robles, and San Luis Obispo, she has developed
a keen sense of the Central Coast environment and residents’ expectations regarding
housing types and qualities.
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PLANNING / DESIGN / COMMUNICATIONS / MANAGEMENT / TECHNOLOGY / SCIENCE
Please feel free to contact Genevieve or me with any questions you may have about MIG’s
qualifications or approach.
Genevieve Sharrow Laura Stetson
genevieves@migcom.com lstetson@migcom.com
(734) 709-0042 (818) 388-4286
Regards,
Laura R. Stetson, AICP
Principal
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PLANNING / DESIGN / COMMUNICATIONS / MANAGEMENT / TECHNOLOGY / SCIENCE
CONTENTS
1. Firm Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Key Personnel Resumes 5
Project References 16
List of Similar Projects 19
2. Understanding and Approach . . . . . . . 21
3. Schedule for Completion . . . . . . . . . . 27
4. Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5. Fees and Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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City of Atascadero | Objective Design and Small-Lot Subdivision Standards 1
1. Firm Qualifications
About MIG
MIG, Inc. is a multidisciplinary firm that offers a full range
of services, including preparation of Development Codes,
Zoning Ordinances, and General Plans; policy planning
and development; site planning; streetscape design;
conceptual design; and transit-oriented development
planning. Our work is characterized by a dedication to
quality, a flexible approach, creativity in planning and
design, and a commitment to completing projects on
time and within budget. We have worked extensively with
public agencies and municipalities locally and nationally on
design and planning for future change.
The diversity of our staff provides a base of knowledge
that bridges technical expertise and values, and facilitates
the exchange of information among all parties engaged
in the planning and design process. Staff backgrounds
encompass urban and regional planning, urban design,
strategic planning, public participation, environmental
science, design and research, landscape architecture,
communications, graphic design, and public policy. MIG
also provides contract staffing services. This provides
our staff insights into the day-to-day workings of local
government and how to prepare zoning and design
regulations that are easily used by planning staff and
the public.
MIG’s unique combination of planning and design
expertise allows us to conduct planning in a highly
interactive process involving key constituent groups.
This process generates a clear and collective vision
of development and growth in a dynamic, yet stable
environment. Through MIG’s participatory planning
process, client goals and stakeholder interests work
together to frame key issues. Plans and codes created
through this approach enjoy broad-based support and are
readily implemented.
Critical thinking. Strategic focus.
Innovative solutions. Since
our founding in 1982, MIG has
focused on planning, designing,
and sustaining environments that
support human development.
We look beyond convention to
produce meaningful plans and
durable solutions that meet
our world's increasing social,
economic, and environmental
challenges. Our team of
professionals has assisted public
agencies throughout the western
U.S. and nationwide in developing
innovative plans and designs. Our
plans produce results.
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2 City of Atascadero | Objective Design and Small-Lot Subdivision Standards
Firm QuaLiFicatiOnS
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
»Design standards and guidelines
»Development codes and zoning ordinances
»General plans and specific plans
»Sustainability and healthy community planning
»Visioning and community-based planning
»Community outreach and involvement
»Facilitation and consensus building
»Urban design, design guidelines and streetscapes
»Mapping and GIS analysis
»Stakeholder and issues identification
»Strategic planning
»Environmental planning and analysis
»Strategic communications and graphic design
»Landscape architecture, natural areas, and greenways
»Development entitlement services
»Contract staffing services
GENERAL PLANS AND ZONING
At MIG, every project is viewed as a new opportunity
to apply our expertise and to collaborate on new
approaches and techniques that advance the
sustainability, livability, and economic vibrancy of a
community. MIG’s experience in creating integrated,
forward-thinking and implementable plans and codes
has resulted in noticeable, positive change for our
client communities.
Our zoning experts are also recognized for their
exemplary writing skills—we write codes in succinct,
plain English that is clear and easy to understand. This
technical text is accompanied by graphics and tables
to help the user quickly orient to the material and
understand how the regulations apply.
Key staff associated with this project are not only
expert code writers, but also serve as contract staff to
jurisdictions, answering questions at the counter and
implementing the codes that they write. This hands-on
knowledge is key to understanding how codes work on
an everyday basis, and supports the development of
user-friendly and practical regulations.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND PUBLIC
ENGAGEMENT
MIG designs and implements multileveled,
well-documented community engagement
programs aimed at increasing public confidence
in decisionmaking. Our process is transparent and
designed to be accessible to all, using succinct, easily
understood information to ensure that the community
and stakeholders understand pertinent issues and that
agencies receive meaningful community input. Our
public engagement approach enables the community
to contribute ideas, solutions, and strategies for
addressing issues, which results in supported and
successful projects.
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Firm QuaLiFicatiOnS
We have worked with many jurisdictions to have
productive discussions around housing to develop
innovative solutions, including special studies and
regional studies to identify housing innovations and
processes to encourage new housing development.
Housing team members are also experts in zoning
regulations to ensure effective implementation of
housing policy.
MIG utilizes a wide variety of well-proven public
engagement techniques, including individual
stakeholder/ focus group check-ins, user surveys, and
community workshops to ensure that the plan builds
on the people’s needs. Our interactive community
workshops use illustrative graphic recording, interactive
break-out group exercises, comment cards, and
notation to meaningfully engage the community. MIG
documents input and methodically analyzes results to
ensure a responsive and complete process.
Our media and communications work crosses all media
(print, internet, video, and multimedia) and includes
brochures, news releases, display boards, PowerPoint
presentations, streaming video and audio, interactive
CDs, clickable PDF files, HTML newsletters, and
sophisticated flash products.
We work interactively with clients to create web
environments that engage, inform, and stimulate the
visitor, as well as reflect our client’s goals in a creative
way. We have extensive experience in all aspects of
web design, including site architecture, navigation
design, user profiling, disabled accessibility, and
interactive design and web animation.
GRAPHIC/VISUAL SIMULATION
Our mission is to empower people to make informed
decisions about their communities by providing
accurate and easy-to-comprehend graphics. We use
3D simulations, models, and renderings to tell a story,
knitting together pixels and polygons built from real
world data. These graphics assist the planning and
design process, allowing us to explore, design, and
envision a community alongside its stakeholders and
decision makers.
Our Subconsultant
PULTS & ASSOCIATES, LLP
Founder Steven D. Pults created Pults & Associates in
1980 to offer clients a full range of quality architectural
design services for all types of construction needs.
Integrating design sensibility with technical experience,
Pults & Associates brings a combination of practical
knowledge and innovative solutions to each and every
project.
Since its inception, Pults & Associates has grown
to be a highly regarded, full-service design, project
management, and construction management firm.
Their expertise in large-scale residential projects,
office and commercial projects, retail, medical, and
wineries has established the firm as one of the premier
architectural firms on the Central Coast.
Sensitivity to project context, site, client needs,
program, design, and detail is the hallmark of Pults
& Associates’ development approach. Clients can
count on years of experience as well as the firm’s
standard of excellence in design, construction,
and project management. Their visionary design
philosophy, coupled with practical application and
use of evolving technology, has led them into their
fourth decade, earning multiple design awards along
the way. Environmental stewardship, energy efficiency,
and appropriate material selections are integral
components in all of their designs.
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Laura Stetson, AICP, Principal-in-Charge
Genevieve Sharrow, Project Manager
OBJECTIVE DESIGN
STANDARDS
Mukul Malhotra, MIG
Roxanne Borzo
Bertrand, MIG
David Donaldson, MIG
Bryan Fernandez, MIG
Phoenix Alfaro, MIG
Pults & Associates
SMALL-LOT
SUBDIVISIONS
Anne Fox, MIG
David Donaldson, MIG
Bryan Fernandez, MIG
Phoenix Alfaro, MIG
Pults & Associates
GRAPHIC
PRODUCTION
Kim Donahue, MIG
Madeleine Salem, MIG
Key Personnel Resumes
The chart below identifies MIG staff who will work with
Atascadero on the three program components. Their
resumes are presented on the following pages.
In response to the City's request to identify the overall
commitment of each team member, please refer to the
budget in Section 4, in which we identify anticipated
hours for each person by program task.
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SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
»San Luis Obispo Zoning
Regulations, San Luis Obispo, CA
»Paso Robles Housing Element,
Paso Robles, CA
»Atascadero Housing Element,
Atascadero, CA
»San Mateo Objective Design
Standards, San Mateo, CA
»Hemet Objective Design and
Development Standards,
Hemet, CA
»Burlingame Zoning Code,
Burlingame, CA
»Temple City Sign Code,
Temple City, CA
»Arcadia Zoning and Subdivision
Codes, Arcadia, CA
»Baldwin Park Zoning and
Subdivision Codes,
Baldwin Park, CA
»Duarte Development Code,
Duarte, CA
»Garden Grove Mixed Use
Regulations, Garden Grove, CA
»La Mirada Zoning Code,
La Mirada, CA
»La Puente Zoning Code,
La Puente, CA
»Loma Linda Sign Regulations,
Loma Linda, CA
»Los Alamitos Zoning and
Subdivision Code Comprehensive
Update, Los Alamitos, CA
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
»Land Use Planning
»Zoning and
Development Codes
»General Plans
»Specific Plans
»Meeting Facilitation
EDUCATION
»BS, Environmental
Earth Science,
Stanford University
»Graduate Coursework
in Public Administration,
American University
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
»American Planning
Association (APA)
»American Institute of
Certified Planners (AICP)
»California Planning
Roundtable
AWARDS
»Redwood City General
Plan, American Planning
Association, California
Chapter, Outstanding
Achievement for Small
Jurisdiction Planning Effort
»Riverside General Plan,
American Planning
Association Award,
California Chapter
PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE
Laura R. Stetson, AICP
Laura Stetson’s leadership and award-winning expertise in land use planning
and zoning has contributed to the thoughtful revitalization of many cities
throughout California. It all started with Laura’s fascination for maps and
the stories they tell about cities. Understanding the spatial layout of a
community and its human impacts enables her to use policy to positively
shape the environment. In turn, the policy documents she helps to craft—
general plans, specific plans, zoning codes, and CEQA documents—guide
positive change for the people in those communities. A self-defined “fixer,”
Laura uses her management and facilitation skills to engage clients and
stakeholders in collaborative problem-solving. She methodically analyzes and
synthesizes the potential implications and outcomes associated with policies
that regulate not only how land will be used, but what, where, and how
desirable new construction occurs. Laura strives to ensure that plans meet
multiple objectives and are adaptable to changing circumstances. With her
30+ years of experience, she offers a deep reservoir of knowledge to assist
communities of every size and variety find the right path forward.
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SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
»Arcadia Development Code,
Arcadia, CA
»Baldwin Park Development Code,
Baldwin Park, CA
»Burlingame Zoning Code,
Burlingame, CA
»Duarte Development Code,
Duarte, CA
»Garden Grove Mixed Use
Regulations, Garden Grove, CA
»Redwood City Mixed Use Zones,
Redwood City, CA
»San Bernardino Sign Regulations,
San Bernardino, CA
»San Luis Obispo Zoning
Regulations, San Luis Obispo, CA
»Vernon Zoning Amendments,
Vernon, CA
»Duarte Town Center Specific Plan,
Duarte CA
»Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan,
Pasadena, CA
»Duarte Station Specific Plan
Amendment, Duarte, CA
»Baldwin Park General Plan
Health and Sustainability
Element, Baldwin Park, CA
»La Palma General Plan,
La Palma, CA
»Redwood City General Plan,
Redwood City, CA
»Atascadero Housing Element
and Inclusionary Housing
Options, Atascadero, CA
»Gateway Cities Council
of Governments Housing
Assessment, CA
»Half Moon Bay Special Study
of Housing Options,
Half Moon Bay, CA
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
»Project Management
»Housing Policy
»Zoning Codes
»General Plans
»Specific Plans
»CEQA Analysis
EDUCATION
»MA, Urban Planning,
University of California, Los
Angeles
»BA, Social Anthropology,
University of Michigan
PROJECT AWARDS
»Duarte Town Center Specific
Plan – APA, California
Chapter, 2017
»Baldwin Chapter Health and
Sustainability Element – APA,
California Chapter, 2016
»Redwood City General Plan –
APA, California Chapter, 2012
PROJECT MANAGER
Genevieve Sharrow
Genevieve Sharrow is a highly versatile planner and project manager who
has worked with communities throughout California on a diverse range of
issues, including housing, land use, parks and recreation, and development
codes. For nearly 15 years, Genevieve has proven her strength in organizing
teams and bringing together the collective knowledge and energy of clients,
technical experts, and community members to craft implementable and
supported plans and policies.
Genevieve’s experience in public and private sector community planning
focuses on creating local housing policy, context-sensitive zoning codes, and
action-oriented and visionary specific plans and general plans. Genevieve
has prepared over 20 housing elements, zoning regulations for diverse
locales, and award-winning General Plans and Specific Plans for jurisdictions
throughout the state and is skilled in leading community outreach efforts as
an integral component of projects.
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
»Urban Planning and Design
»Land Use Planning
»Downtown Revitalization
»Community Development
»Transit-Oriented
Development
»Streetscapes
EDUCATION
»MUD, University of California,
Berkeley
»Diploma in Architecture,
Sushant School of Art and
Architecture, Gurgaon,India
SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
»San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan,
El Cerrito and Richmond, CA
»Upper Market Street Community
Vision and Design Plan,
San Francisco, CA
»Brisbane Parkside Area Precise
Plan, Brisbane, CA
»San Jose Urban Village Plans,
San Jose, CA
»San Antonio Tomorrow Area Plans
Phase I, San Antonio, TX
»Atlantic and Washington
Boulevards Corridor Specific
Plans, Commerce, CA
»Barrio Logan Community Plan,
San Diego, CA
»Northeast Line Light Rail Stations,
Sacramento, CA
»West Capitol Avenue Streetscape
Master Plan, West Sacramento, CA
»R Street Urban Design and
Development Plan,
Sacramento, CA
»Gold Line TOD Plans and Market
Studies, Los Angeles, CA
»Ankeny/Burnside Urban Design
Plan, Portland, OR
»Denver TOD Plans, Denver, CO
»National Western Center Campus
Placemaking Study, Denver, CO
»Sunol Town Center Pedestrian
Improvements for a Livable
Community, Sunol, CA
Mukul Malhotra is an award-winning urban designer and nationally recognized
expert and innovator in complete streets. Originally an architect, Mukul
gravitated toward urban design because it yields greater impact beyond just
the physical environment – urban design sets the stage for public life affecting
how people live, work, play, and move around. He is committed to not only
advancing the communities he works in around the country, but to moving
the dial up a notch on the profession itself. As one of the creators of MIG’s
re:Streets Initiative, he leads a multidisciplinary collaboration on exploring
what America’s roadways would be like if they were designed for living instead
of just driving. Mukul leads projects from the germination of a vision through
the cultivation of consensus into final design execution. His projects have
addressed issues related to urban development and revitalization, streetscape
design and planning, pedestrian- and transit-oriented design, and preservation
of neighborhood and city character. An avid walking advocate, he also serves
as the President of the Board of Directors at America Walks and Walking
College Mentor. From downtowns and historic districts to new communities
and university campuses, Mukul’s creativity and interdisciplinary approach
have given shape and form to countless places and spaces from California to
Massachusetts and Texas to Idaho.
DIRECTOR OF URBAN DESIGN
Mukul Malhotra
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SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
»San Mateo Objective Design
Standards, San Mateo, CA
»San Carlos General Plan Update,
San Carlos, CA
»Wood Village Middle Housing
Assessment, Wood Village, OR
»Lutheran Legacy Campus Master
Plan, Wheat Ridge, CO
»Donner Pass Road Innovate
Gateway, Truckee, CA
»Charlotte Center City Plan,
Charlotte, NC
»Monrovia Housing Needs
Assessment, Monrovia, CA
»Priority Development Area
(PDA) and One Bay Area Grant
Program (OBAG) Program
Assessment, Bay Area, CA*
»Senter Road Multimodal Safety
Study, San Jose, CA*
»Port of San Francisco Waterfront
Plan Update, San Francisco, CA*
»Pier 27 and 29 Activation
Strategy, San Francisco, CA*
*Work completed prior to MIG
Phoenix Alfaro is an urban planner and designer who bridges data and
design to facilitate the development of equitable communities. With
experience in the non-profit, public, and private sectors, he has assisted
and managed projects ranging from public space activation strategies to
regional housing and transportation analyses.
Phoenix works on a variety of projects that include evaluating existing
conditions with GIS and secondary data sources, determining housing
capacity with Urban Footprint, producing community engagement materials
and documents with the Adobe Suite, and designing 3D models with
Sketchup. In all his work, his goal is to effectively communicate technical
terms and concepts to facilitate conversations with community members
and build consensus.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
»GIS Mapping
»Data Analysis
»Housing Policy and Planning
»Community Engagement
and Outreach
»Multimodal Street Design
»Graphic Design
EDUCATION
»Master of City Planning,
University of California,
Berkeley
»BA, Urban Studies and
Geography, The University
of Texas at Austin
PROJECT ASSOCIATE
Phoenix Alfaro
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
»Urban Planning
»General Plans, Housing
Elements, and Zoning
»Urban Design
»Design Standards and
Guidelines
»Transportation Planning and
Design
»Community Engagement
»Park and Recreation Master
Planning
EDUCATION
»MA, Urban & Regional
Planning, University of
Colorado Denver
»MA, Urban Design, University
of Colorado Denver
»BA, Environmental Science,
Saint Louis University
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
»American Planning
Association (APA)
»Urban Land Institute
PROJECT ASSOCIATE/URBAN PLANNER
Roxanne Borzo Bertrand
SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
»Burlingame General Plan and
Zoning Ordinance, Burlingame, CA
»Covina Town Center Specific Plan,
Covina, CA
»Duarte Station Specific Plan
Amendment, Duarte, CA
»Santa Fe Springs General Plan,
Santa Fe Springs, CA
»Monterey Park General Plan
Update, Monterey, CA
»Commerce General Plan and
Zoning Ordinance Update,
Commerce, CA
»Whittier General Plan, Whittier, CA
»Garden Grove Housing Element
Update, Garden Grove, CA
»Lake Elsinore Housing Element
Update, Lake Elsinore, CA
»Whittier Housing Element
Update, Whittier, CA
»Pasadena General Plan
Implementation Community
Outreach, Pasadena, CA
»Los Angeles MRCA River Center,
Los Angeles, CA
»Los Angeles County Department
of Parks and Recreation Regional
Recreation Needs Assessment,
Los Angeles County, CA
»Gardens of Golden Gate Park
Partnership, San Francisco, CA
»Burlingame Parks Master Plan,
Burlingame, CA
Roxanne Borzo Bertrand has contributed to a broad range of projects
for public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private firms with work
centered around community-driven planning, equity, advocacy, policy,
research, and design. Roxanne has worked on a variety of planning teams
engaging stakeholders and community members.
Roxanne's passion lies at the intersection of land use policy and the built
environment. She is driven by looking at the whole picture, integrating urban
design, active transportation, environmental conservation, and social issues
such as housing affordability into policy. Utilizing GIS, Adobe Illustrator, and
other programs, Roxanne depicts the analysis of existing site conditions
with compelling infographics, maps, and site plans that engage clients and
communities.
Roxanne is an advocate for change committed to creating spaces that
inspire curiosity, facilitate active living, address social issues, and enable
policy change. Roxanne is a design thinker, addressing urban challenges and
constraints by questioning common assumptions with plans and designs
grounded in sound data and well-researched analysis.
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
»Project Management
»Entitlement Processing
»CEQA Review
»Contract Staffing
»General Plan and Zoning
Ordinance Updates
»Specific Plans
EDUCATION
»BS, Urban and Regional
Planning, California State
Polytechnic University,
Pomona, CA
SENIOR PLANNER
Anne Fox
SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
»Loma Linda Objective Design
Standards, Loma Linda, CA
»Folsom Zoning Code
(Comprehensive Update),
Folsom, CA
»Desert Hot Springs Zoning
Update to Correlate with General
Plan, Desert Hot Springs, CA
»City of Hawaiian Gardens ADU
Ordinance Update,
Hawaiian Gardens, CA
»Avalon Calabasas
Neighborhood Preservation
Plan, Avalon Bay, CA
»Burlingame General Plan
Implementation Program,
Burlingame, CA
Anne Fox’s experience in the field of planning can equally serve the needs
of the public sector and private developers. She has engaged in a variety
of planning assignments within small and large municipalities – carrying out
daily and long-range objectives of those agencies.
She has assisted with enacting interim policies of an Agency, including
transforming those policies into regulatory ordinances. Her knowledge
and experience with Planning and Zoning Law, CEQA requirements, the
Subdivision Map Act, Development Agreements, Specific Plans, the Coastal
Act, combined with her ability to work effectively with city staff, developers,
residents, and special interest groups, ensures added value in projects in
which she is involved.
Anne has specific knowledge working with the unique needs of
coastal communities – analyzing projects and related technical studies
(geotechnical, wave run-up, water quality) in conjunction with the issuance
of Coastal Development Permits for bluff top, beach, and harbor properties.
She has prepared and supervised the preparation of environmental
documentation as part of the entitlement process, providing direct
guidance and coordination of supporting technical studies (traffic, parking,
noise, etc.) for implementation of mitigation measures.
She is particularly effective in meeting Agency deadlines and objectives; and
is sought after as a Project Manager for high profile projects and focused
updates to policies and regulatory compliance in various communities.
She has the ability to quickly assess a project or problem, achieve quality
solutions while adhering to desired schedules/timeframes. Anne is specifically
requested by many of our clients for her seasoned experience, effective
multi-tasking, and her enthusiastic attention to the details.
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
»Entitlement and Permitting
EDUCATION
»Master of Public Policy,
University of California,
Los Angeles, CA
»BA, Political Science,
University of California,
Los Angeles, CA
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
»American Planning
Association (APA) California
SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
»Hemet Objective Design
Standards, Hemet, CA
»West Valley Specific Plan,
Walnut, CA
»Monrovia Avalon Specific Plan,
Monrovia, CA
»Agua Mansa Commerce Center
Specific Plan, Jurupa Valley, CA
»Downtown Barstow Route 66
Specific Plan, Barstow, CA
»Cielo Vista Area Plan,
County of Orange, CA
»Apollo Rosecrans Project,
El Segundo, CA
»Pacific Corporate Towers,
El Segundo, CA
»Coto de Caza General
Store & Mercantile,
County of Orange, CA
»Burlingame Zoning Ordinance
Update, Burlingame, CA
Bryan Fernandez has over 10 years of professional planning experience in
Southern California. He has managed the entitlement and permitting process
for simple to complex planning projects for governmental, commercial,
industrial, and residential projects, including high-rise office park campus
redevelopments and condominium developments. He is adept at planning
entitlements, such as specific plans, tract maps, conditional use permits,
land-use permits, sign programs, and variances. He has a strong background
in architectural review and conformance with design guidelines both explicit
and implied. He has experience with hillside development for both residential
and non-residential projects.
Bryan has prepared development, conditional use, and special event permits.
He has worked with the public at the counter, coordinated projects through
various departments and public agencies, and has prepared staff reports and
resolutions with findings of fact and conditions of approval. He has prepared
and made graphic and oral presentations at Planning Commission and City
Council hearings. He has processed and implemented specific plans for both
new developments and for redeveloped projects
Bryan has strong CEQA experience and has written environmental
determinations for various projects including the preparation of Negative
Declarations, Mitigated Negative Declarations, including developing the
mitigation measures. He is experienced in GIS mapping and database
preparation.
SENIOR ASSOCIATE PLANNER
Bryan Fernandez
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
»Architecture
»Urban Environments
»Sustainable Design
»Accessible Design
EDUCATION
»MArch, University of Oregon
»BS, Architectural Engineering,
University of Kansas
REGISTRATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS
»Licensed Architect: WA, OR
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
»American Institue of
Architects
PRESENTATIONS
»"Universal Design is
Sustainable Design,"
Northwest Green Building
Slam + Summit, October 2018
»"Beyond ADA: Universal
Design for Business, A
Case Study," B Local PDX,
September 2019
PROJECT ARCHITECT
SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
»Portland Chinatown/Japantown
Historic District Design Guidelines,
Portland, OR*
»PDC (Prosper Portland)
Storefront Improvement Program,
Portland, OR*
»118 W Mercer Apartments,
Seattle, WA*
»Fuller Station Workforce Housing
(TOD), Clackamas, OR*
»Taylor 1509 Co-Living,
Hood River, OR*
»Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp Dormitory
Concept, Rhododendron, OR*
»Seven Corners Collaborative,
Portland, OR*
»Kutak Rock Law Offices,
Omaha, NE*
»OHSU Auditorium Building
Master Planning & Renovations,
Portland, OR*
»OHSU School of Nursing
Courtyard Improvements,
Portland, OR*
»Oregon State University Finley
Hall Renovations, Corvallis, OR*
»Eastern Oregon University
Loso Hall Renovations,
La Grande, OR*
»Northwest Children's Theater
Master Planning, Portland, OR*
»Multnomah Arts Center Seismic
Assessment and Improvements,
Portland, OR*
»YCTC Community Center
Concept, Yamhill, OR*
»UNMC Ruth & Bill Scott Student
Plaza, Omaha, NE*
*Project completed prior to MIG
David Donaldson is a highly versatile architect whose design approach
revolves around forming relationships. As a steward for the client’s vision,
he believes the best way to add value through architecture is to maximize
the quality of experience in the day-to-day lives of both the end-user and
the general public. David gravitates towards projects which contribute to
the community fabric, are both environmentally and socially sustainable,
and contain a high level of quality in material and craftsmanship. He has
spent a portion of his career working and volunteering with groups that
advocate for underserved segments of the population, including service as
a Peace Corps volunteer in Romania, and work with international branches
of Habitat for Humanity.
David Donaldson
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SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
»San José Clean Energy, Marketing
and Outreach, San José, CA
»RecycleSmart, Newsletter
and Behavior Change
Marketing Materials,
Contra Costa County, CA
»Clipper Card, Branding and
Marketing, Metropolitan
Transportation Commission,
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
»Watsonville Specific Plan
Inforgraphics, Watsonville, CA
»Curb Management Strategy, San
Francisco Municipal Transportation
Agency, San Francisco, CA
»Vision Zero SF, Social Marketing
Campaign, San Francisco
Municipal Transportation Authority,
San Francisco, CA
»Early Learning SF, Branding and
Marketing, San Francisco Office
of Early Care and Education,
San Francisco, CA
»Calexico Outreach Maps,
Calexico, CA
»City of Salinas, Guiding
Principles Brochure/Booklet,
Salinas, CA
»3C-REN Branding and
Marketing, Tri-County Regional
Energy Network, Ventura, CA
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
»Graphic Design
»Branding and Identity
»Illustration
»Social Media
»Advertising
EDUCATION
»BA, Design, Visual
Communication Emphasis,
University of California, Davis
»BA, Pyschology, University of
California, Davis
GRAPHICS/VISUAL ARTS DESIGNER
Madeleine Salem
Madeleine Salem is an accomplished designer of print and web products,
with experience in long-form document development, information
hierarchy, and template creation to support clients' communication goals.
Madeleine's broad range of expertise includes illustration, branding and
identity development, advertising for print, outdoor and online media,
and hand-lettering. Her work is grounded in making information more
accessible and inviting for end-users so that people can easily enter into
the processes that affect their communities. Prior to working at MIG,
Madeleine supported web product design in print and online media.
Madeleine's background in psychology informs her human-centered
design approach and she enjoys staying up-to-date with design trends
and technology. She is involved in all phases of the design process from
concept design to delivery of the final product.
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE
»Production Artist
»Publishing
»Media Buying
»Multimedia Production
EDUCATION
»BS in Communications,
Ithaca College, New York
SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
»parkLINK Shuttle Marketing and
Advertising Program,
Santa Monica, CA
»Metropolitan Transportation
Commission Regional
Transportation Marketing
Program,
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
»SBC Pacific Bell Employee
Incentive Campaigns,
Statewide, CA
»San Leandro General Plan,
San Leandro, CA
»Laguna Beach Vision Framework,
Laguna Beach, CA
»Jacob Ebby Memorial Play Lot,
San Jose, CA
»Washoe County Department of
Water Resources, Reno, NV
»Newport Beach General Plan
Update, Newport Beach, CA
»El Camino Real Initiative
Development Project,
San Carlos, CA
»South Merced Strategic Plan
Summary, South Merced, CA
»Solano Napa Commuter
Information Marketing Campaign,
Solano, CA
»San Jose Strong Neighborhoods
Initiative, San Jose, CA
»Alameda County Congestion
Management Agency On-Call
Graphic Design, Oakland, CA
Kim Donahue has more than 15 years of experience in design, publishing,
and multimedia production. She serves as a Project Manager and Production
Manager for MIG’s Communications and Media division. Since joining MIG
in 2000, her management skills have ensured on-time, on-budget delivery of
products.
Kim is responsible for scheduling work and project management, managing
workflow among designers, budgeting and cost estimation, and overseeing
the printing and manufacture of products. She also oversees the production
and distribution of MIG’s publications and books, including liaison with
authors, scheduling of design and production work, and interacting with
printers on budget and production schedules.
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Kimberly Donahue
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Ion Webster contributes a wide array of both experience and knowledge
to Pults & Associates—a synthesis of organizational logistics and teamwork
earned as a combat veteran, and technological expertise obtained by
operating an on-demand IT service company.
In the 20 years Ion has been a member of the firm, he has been involved in
all aspects of commercial, residential, and industrial projects. He is familiar
with processing projects through agencies for both planning approvals
and building permits. While involved in all aspects of the project, he is also
the firm’s specialist in interior and exterior rendering for projects, for both
agency submittals, as well as client review.
Ion’s office responsibilities include being the CAD manager, maintaining
templates and tools to ensure the standards of the office continue to
produce the high-quality drawings for which Pults & Associates is known.
EDUCATION
»BArch, College of
Architecture and
Environmental Design,
California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
»BS, Computer Science,
College of Engineering,
California Polytechnic State
University, San Luis Obispo
PULTS & ASSOCIATES
Ion Webster
EDUCATION
»MArch, University of
California, Berkeley
»BArch, University of
Washington, Seattle
Andres Eulate has a broad range of experience beginning with working on
multi-family urban infill projects in San Francisco and Oakland and later,
while working as a sole proprietor, concentrating on residential design
and consulting on construction defect assessment. Since joining Pults &
Associates, he has continued to be responsible for a diverse spectrum
of projects spanning from large-scale wineries to commercial, retail
and residential work. Andres is involved in all levels of the process from
initial design to the production of construction documents and project
administration during the construction process.
PULTS & ASSOCIATES
Andres Eulate
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PROJECT DETAILS
Reference: Michael Codron,
Director, Community
Development Department
City of San Luis Obispo
(805) 781-7187
mcodron@slocity.org
Dates: 2016 - 2018
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
San Luis Obispo Zoning Regulations
The City of San Luis Obispo retained MIG to comprehensively update
its Zoning Regulations following adoption of a new General Plan Land
Use and Circulation Element (LUCE). While initially the City focused on
revising the Zoning Regulations to ensure consistency with the LUCE,
MIG recommended—and the City concurred—that an overhaul was
needed to improve code administration and more comprehensively
address concerns of residents and the business community. Substantive
changes involved writing new parking regulations to encourage a 20%
mobility mode shift, addressing land use interface issues, modernizing
land use regulations, and simplifying administrative procedures. Extensive
discussion revolved around the issue of tiny homes and how best to
accommodate them to expand the supply of affordable housing.
The project involved community workshops and joint City Council/
Planning Commission study sessions to explore options for implementing
LUCE policy.
Project References
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Santa Cruz County Objective
Design Standards COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ, CA
PROJECT DETAILS
Reference: Kathy Molloy
Planning Director,
Santa Cruz County
Planning Department
Kathy.Molloy@santacruzcounty.us
(831) 454-2580
Dates: 2019 - 2021
MIG worked with the County of Santa Cruz to create objective design
standards and development regulations along a major commercial corridor,
transit thoroughfares, and residential streets. The design standards advance
concepts described in previous general plans neighborhood plans and
multimodal corridor plans.
The standards provide county staff and private developers with a graphically
rich, user-friendly document for different types of development along the
corridor, including single-family and multi-family residential, vertical and
horizontal mixed-use, work flex and residential flex. The project uses a hybrid
form-based approach to present standards and guidelines for residential,
retail, office, mixed-use, public facilities, parks, and open spaces. These
standards were tested in catalytic opportunity sites across the county.
For this three-year project, MIG provided a full range of outreach and
communications services, including design charrettes with County staff and
community workshops in the Pleasure Point community to test different
development concepts and standards.
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DUARTE, CA
PROJECT DETAILS
Reference: Craig Hensley, AICP,
Director, Community
Development Department
(626) 357-7931
chensely@accessduarte.com
Dates: 2016 - 2018
Awards: 2017 APA California
Chapter award for comprehensive
planning for a small jurisdiction
With no historic town center or central gathering spot, the City of Duarte lacked
“sense of place.” Residents desired a pedestrian-oriented place to comfortably
shop or stroll along storefronts, relax with friends in a plaza, or come together
for community events. In response, the City initiated work in the early 2000s on
a Town Center Concept Plan with MIG to foster the eventual development of
such a place. Adopted by the City Council in 2003, the Town Center Concept
Plan envisioned a community-oriented, walkable, mixed-use activity center in
the heart of Duarte. In 2012, the City hired MIG to prepare a specific plan to
implement that Vision.
The specific plan was envisioned as the mechanism to encourage and promote
mixed-use development and set forth a plan for streetscape improvements along
an approximate one-mile stretch of Huntington Drive creating Duarte’s core town
center area. This area will be enhanced and activated through a variety of public
and private sector improvements. With the opening of the Duarte Metro Gold
Line Station, the original Town Center concept has been expanded to also include
Highland Avenue in this new planning effort. The expansion accommodates
enhanced mobility options to and from the Gold Line station area, as well as
promotes additional transit-oriented development opportunities in Duarte.
The Duarte Town Center Specific Plan is an action-oriented plan that sets
standards and guidelines for new building forms, as well as land use and mobility
regulations for activities within the Town Center. The Plan seeks to create a
memorable, accessible and economically vibrant Town Center. The Specific Plan
is the result of extensive community engagement, planning, and design efforts.
Duarte Town Center Specific Plan
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Firm QuaLiFicatiOnS
»Hemet Objective Design Standards
Hemet, CA
Reference: H.P. Kang, Community Development
Director, City of Hemet
(951) 765-2456 | hkang@hemetca.gov
»Lincoln City Design Standards
Lincoln City, OR
Reference: Alison Robertson, City of Lincoln City
(541) 996-1095 | ARobertson@LincolnCity.org
»Loma Linda Focused Zoning Code Update
Loma Linda, CA
Reference: Lorena Matarrita, Associate Planner
Community Development Department
(909) 299-2839 | lmatarrita@lomalinda-ca.gov
»San Mateo Objective Design Standards
San Mateo, CA
Reference: Wendy Lao, AICP
Associate Planner, Community Development
Department, City of San Mateo
(650) 522-7219 | wlao@cityofsanmateo.org
»San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan
El Cerrito, CA
Reference: Melanie Mintz, Environmental Services
Division Manager, City of El Cerrito
(510) 215-4330 | mmintz@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us
List of Similar Projects
»Arcadia Development Code
Arcadia, CA
Reference: Lisa L. Flores , Planning & Community
Development Administrator, City of Arcadia
(626) 574-5445 | lflores@ArcadiaCA.gov
»Agoura Hills Objective Design Standards
Agoura Hills, CA
Reference: Allison Cook, AICP
Assistant Planning Director, City of Agoura Hills
(818) 597-7310 | acook@agourahillscity.org
»Burlingame Zoning Ordinance and Objective
Design Standards
Burlingame, CA
Reference: Ruben Hurin, Planning Manager
Community Development Department –
Planning Division, City of Burlingame
(650) 558-7256 | rhurin@burlingame.org
»Garden Grove Mixed-Use Zoning Regulations
Garden Grove, CA
Reference: Lee Marino, Planning Manager,
Planning Division, City of Garden Grove
(714) 741-5302 | leem@ci.garden-grove.ca.us
San Pablo Ave Specific Plan
Garden Grove Mixed-Use Zoning Regulations
Arcadia Development Code
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The City of Atascadero is
committed to a balanced
approach to providing housing
opportunities for all community
members. In Fall of 2020, the City
completed a Housing Element
update which outlines clear policy
directives to remove constraints
to residential development,
provide for flexible lot size
standards, ensure high-quality
design standards for by-right,
non-discretionary projects, and
address the City Council’s directive
to identify ways to encourage
affordability by design.
2. Understanding and Approach
MIG’s recent work on the Housing Element and leading
the City Council through brainstorming sessions
on inclusionary housing options will help us to work
efficiently and contribute inside knowledge for this critical
implementation effort. Our key staff includes experts in
community engagement and consensus building, zoning
codes, and housing element implementation. We have
significant experience in the region (working with Paso
Robles, Atascadero, Grover Beach, and the City of San
Luis Obispo) and also recognize that Atascadero’s existing
conditions are unique to both California and the region.
As such, we have teamed with Pults &Associates, a local
architecture firm, to provide in-depth knowledge and
understanding of local site design considerations and the
nuances of unit marketability. In addition, our proposed
scope of work includes informational interviews with local
developers and property owners who fully understand
unique local conditions and impediments and can help
recommend approaches tailored for Atascadero. This local
information will be supplemented by our own team of
designers’ experiences throughout the country.
Key outcomes of this process will be objective design
standards for by-right residential and mixed-use projects
and small-lot subdivision standards that result in
streamlined review and predictability in the development
process. We will also identify appropriate strategies to
encourage missing middle housing, micro-units (where
appropriate), multi-family housing in infill spaces, and
affordability by design.
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Objective Design Standards
As directed in the Housing Element, the City’s goal
is to provide clear guidance to project applicants
regarding site design and architecture for by-right
multi-family projects permitted by State Law, including
affordable housing projects and ministerially approved
residential projects. In addition, the standards will
provide guidance for both applicants and decision
makers for minor discretionary housing projects such
as small-lot subdivisions and conditional use permits.
Important features to address will be private open
space, quality design features, density, unit size,
parking, and ensuring quality and neighborhood
compatibility in architecture and site design.
Small-lot Subdivisions
The City’s current process for permitted small-lot
subdivisions is through a Planned Development
process. This rezoning process is time consuming (and
thus costly) for housing production. Through this work
program, the City seeks to create Small-Lot Subdivision
Standards that will allow for flexibility in minimum lot
size and creativity with site design, thereby providing
more options for homeownership for all income
segments of the community. Important aspects of
small-lot subdivision standards will be criteria for
shared communal spaces and variations for smaller lot
sizes.
Unique Considerations
Atascadero has a unique climate of considerations for
site planning that will need to be carefully addressed
for this project.
»Much of the community contains hillsides and steep
slopes.
»Limited transit and narrow streets will affect parking
standards.
»Limited access to sewer systems on many sites
that are not located along major corridors can limit
development density.
»Mixed use must be carefully considered to ensure
the City retains sufficient commercial development to
contribute to the tax base.
Affordability By Design
Through recent City Council and Planning Commission
strategy sessions, staff and decision-makers have
identified the need for clear standards to encourage
affordability by design. Atascadero’s recent affordable-
by-design project, the Grand Oaks Micro Homes
project, includes 30 new micro-homes for moderate-
income households. This program will analyze ways to
encourage this type of development, as well as other
development types affordable by design in more areas
of the city; this will be a focus for the crafting of all
standards.
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User-friendly Applicant Guide
An important piece of this work effort will be translating
the final regulations into a clear Applicant Guide. MIG’s
in-house graphic design and multimedia team has
extensive experience producing attractive and easy-to-
understand and use materials to help communicate
complex concepts and issues to a wide range of
audiences. This work is directly reflected in our zoning
codes and specific plans, where complex technical
development standards are visually presented in a clear
and comprehensible way.
CEQA
Please note that our work scope does not include
CEQA review, as the City did not include this task in the
RFP. If requested, we can provide a separate proposal
for CEQA compliance documents.
Scope of Work
In the Request for Proposals (RFP), the City outlines
very clear work program objectives and deliverables,
as well as an approach that involves significant fact
finding and development of design concepts, plus
testing with the Design Review Committee. The
following isa slightly modified approach, which includes
stakeholder interviews. If we are selected to work with
you, the following scope and budget can be refined to
reflect work you have already initiated, the optimum
community engagement strategy, and any other
changes you think are needed to fully achieve City
objectives.
TASK A: PROJECT KICKOFF, COORDINATION,
AND MANAGEMENT
Task A.1: Project Kick-off Meeting
The project will commence with a kick-off meeting after
contract execution. The kick-off meeting will focus on
initiating the project, confirming the project approach
and objectives, discussing strategies for project
activities and desired outcomes, refining the project
schedule, and determining communication protocols.
This meeting will include a review of current projects
and may include a site visit to local development
projects in Atascadero. MIG will prepare an agenda
and a summary that includes an analysis and
recommendations for options and timelines moving
forward based on staff discussion.
Task A.2: Project Management, Project Team
Meetings, and Phone Calls
The purpose of this task is to ensure project
management meets City expectations and keeps
the program moving forward, including contract
administration, invoicing, scheduling, and the timely
delivery of products. We will prepare monthly invoices
and have a biweekly phone call/video conference
with the City’s project manager to monitor and review
project progress and results. In addition to these
regularly scheduled calls, broader City/MIG Team calls
and virtual meetings will be conducted as needed
to review draft materials. Given ongoing COVID-19
restrictions and to be cost effective, we anticipate that
project coordination will be conducted via phone and
video conferencing.
Task A Deliverables:
»Kick-off meeting agenda and summary (electronic)
»Meeting agendas and summaries (electronic)
»Monthly invoices (electronic)
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TASK B: INITIAL RESEARCH
Task B.1: Analysis of Existing Municipal Code /
General Plan / Policy Documents
MIG will review the City’s current municipal code
regulations (Title 9, Planning and Zoning, and Title 11,
Subdivision Regulations) to identify current standards
and areas requiring update, including streamlining
processing criteria. MIG will also review applicable
City policy documents such as the El Camino Plan,
General Plan, and Appearance Review Manual for
understanding context. MIG will prepare a summary
memo that identifies areas of consistency and update
needs.
Task B.2: Stakeholder Interviews
To understand the concerns the development
community and other stakeholders may have about
the current Zoning Code, as well as the development
standards that will work to support the housing types
the City is interested in given current economics,
MIG will conduct an intensive series of interviews
with community stakeholders and developer interest
groups. These will consist of one-on-one and group
meetings with individuals and groups identified by
City staff (in consultation with the MIG Team). Persons
or groups who may be interviewed include architects
and developers, local builders and contractors, and
property owners. City staff will be responsible for
meeting logistics and scheduling meetings. We have
assumed one full day of approximately one-hour
individual and group interviews, to be attended by
two members of the MIG Team. We have budgeted for
these to be conducted as teleconferences.
Following completion of the interviews, we will
prepare a summary memorandum for City staff’s
review identifying key takeaways from the stakeholder
interviews.
Task B Deliverables:
»Summary memo of existing documents and codes
and sections requiring modification (electronic)
»Stakeholder Interviews summary memo (electronic)
TASK C: DRAFT OBJECTIVE AND SMALL-LOT
SUBDIVISION DESIGN CONCEPTS
Building from Task B, MIG will prepare a series of
design concepts and options for creating the Objective
Design Standards and Small-Lot Subdivision Standards,
with suggested standards and preliminary graphics to
explain concepts as needed. Design concepts will be
tailored to meet the project objectives (to streamline
the development review and subdivision process for
multi-family projects and increasing housing ownership
options to create housing options that are affordable-
by-design) and provide options as appropriate to
present to decision makers for direction.
We have budgeted for two rounds of review: first and
second administrative drafts. City staff will provide all
comments to the MIG Team using the track changes
function in Microsoft Word, with all comments
consolidated into a single document.
Task C Deliverables:
»Administrative Draft Design Concepts #1 (electronic)
»Administrative Draft Design Concepts #2 (electronic)
TASK D: COMMUNITY OUTREACH/
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
MIG will attend one Design Review Committee (DRC)
meeting to gain community and committee input on
Draft Design Concepts and Options (Task C). MIG will
prepare a PowerPoint presentation and materials as
needed to facilitate public outreach efforts, including
review of a staff report for accuracy and content,
and will facilitate the discussion to answer questions
received from staff, the DRC, and the public. As
indicated in the RFP, follow-up meetings beyond the
initial design review meeting may be the responsibility
of City staff unless consultant presence is requested.
Meetings must comply with appropriate County of
San Luis Obispo COVID-19 safety protocols and are
expected to be virtual but may be in person depending
on changes in safety guidance.
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Task D Deliverables:
»One PowerPoint Presentation (electronic)
»Review and Edits to City-drafted Staff Report
(electronic)
»Meeting summary notes (electronic)
TASK E: ADMIN DRAFT CODE AMENDMENTS
AND DRAFT APPLICANT DESIGN GUIDELINE
HANDOUT
Task E.1: Admin Draft Code Amendments
MIG will draft code language and graphics for
necessary updates to the municipal code related to
Objective Design Standards and Small-Lot Subdivision
Regulations. The draft code language will be formatted
consistent with the City’s existing municipal code and
shall include graphics as necessary to provide clarity.
Draft code text shall include all sections requiring
update, repeal, or replacement.
The Objective Design Standards will include ways to
incentivize affordability by design, consistent with the
City Council’s affordable housing strategy. Standards
are expected to modify existing code regulations
including, but not limited to the following:
»Height limitations
»Parking requirements and parking area design
standards
»Minimization of private garages
»Common and Private Open Space Standards to
ensure quality outdoor use areas for all projects with
particular attention to porches and balconies for
private open spaces that does not detract from the
visual quality of the project
»Bedroom and/or unit size based density limitations
»Architectural quality, including windows, exterior
treatment, massing, articulation, and roof forms
»Landscape standards for multifamily projects
»Fences and gates
»Utility and service areas
»Lighting
»Pedestrian connectivity/paths
For the Small-Lot Subdivision Standards, the
amendment will require an update to both the
Subdivision Regulations and the Zoning Standards,
replacing the Planned Development (PD) process
for multi-family districts. Updates to the Subdivision
regulations will also be identified to bring the City’s
code into compliance with State laws. It is envisioned
that the standards may be tiered depending on
subdivision size to allow flexibility for smaller projects.
Standards should include, but are not limited to, the
following:
»Common open-space standards
»Landscape standards
»Minimum lot size standards/density-based standards
»Private yard standards
»Private improvement standards / shared access
standards
»Shared amenity standards
»Lighting
»Signage
»Parking
We have budgeted for two rounds of review: first and
second administrative drafts. City staff will provide
all comments to the MIG Team using the track
changes function in Microsoft Word with all comments
consolidated into a single document.
Task E.2: Draft Applicant Design Guideline
Handout
MIG’s graphic designers will develop a draft Applicant
Design Guideline Handout that details objective design
standards for residential and mixed-use development
and small-lot standards in an easy-to-read format. The
handout will include graphics and images to further
readability, understanding, and clarity and to assist
staff and decision makers with implementation of
development standards. Standards may be combined
into one handout or may be separated depending on
overlap and readability.
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We have budgeted for one round of review. City
staff will provide comments to the MIG Team with all
edits/revisions direction consolidated into a single
document.
Task E Deliverables:
»Administrative Draft Municipal Code Amendments
#1 (electronic)
»Administrative Draft Municipal Code Amendments
#2 (electronic)
»Public Review Draft Municipal Code (electronic)
»Administrative Draft Applicant Design Guideline
Handout (electronic)
»Revised Draft Applicant Design Guideline Handout
(electronic)
TASK F: PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY
COUNCIL HEARINGS
MIG will attend one Planning Commission hearing and
up to two City Council hearings. MIG will prepare a
PowerPoint presentation for the meetings and will be
prepared to answer questions from the Commission,
Council, and members of the public. MIG will also assist
with staff reports (provision of graphics and review
draft staff report).
Task F Deliverables:
»Staff report materials/graphics (electronic)
»PowerPoint Presentation (electronic)
TASK G: FINAL MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS
AND APPLICANT DESIGN GUIDELINE
HANDOUT(S)
Task G.1: Final Municipal Code Amendments
MIG will provide updated code sections as needed to
reflect final City Council direction. We have budgeted
an allowance for this task since the scope of final
revisions cannot be known at this time. This will be the
version for the Final Municipal Code Amendments for
second reading.
Task G.2: Final Applicant Design Guideline
Handout
In response to any final edits resulting from the hearing
process that would affect the Applicant Design
Guideline Handout, MIG will revise the handout
accordingly.
Task G Deliverables:
»Final Municipal Code Amendments (electronic)
»Final Applicant Design Guideline Handout(s)
(electronic)
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We understand that the City would like to complete the public review drafts of the amendments by January 2022 to
allow for public hearings in early 2022. The table below identifies our proposed schedule to accomplish this work.
3. Schedule for Completion
TASK TIMEFRAME/DUE DATE
A. Project Kick-off Meeting and Ongoing
Coordination and Management
»Kickoff late July 2021
»Coordination through end of program
B1. Initial Research »Draft – late August 2021
B2. Stakeholder Interviews »August 2021
C. Draft Design Concepts »Draft #1 – September 2021
»Two weeks for City review/two weeks for MIG revisions
»Draft #2 – October 2021
D. Community Outreach/Design Review
Committee Meeting
»October 2021
E1. Administrative Draft Code Amendments »Administrative Draft #1 – early December 2021
»Two weeks for City review/2 weeks for MIG revisions
»Administrative Draft #2 – January 2022
»One week for City review/1 week for MIG revisions
»Public Review Draft #3 – late January 2022
E2. Draft Applicant Design Guideline Handout »Administrative Draft – January 2022
»Two weeks for City review/2 weeks for MIG revisions
»Revised Draft – February 2022
F1. Planning Commission and City Council
Hearings
»February/March 2022
G1. Final Code Amendments and Applicant
Design Guidelines Handout(s)
»March 2022
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Additionally, MIG proposes a not-to-exceed fee of
$115,000 for this project.
As shown in the Certificate
of Insurance on the following
page, MIG meets the City
of Atascadero's insurance
requirements for this project.
5. Fees and Insurance
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DATE: 08/10/21
Atascadero City Council
Staff Report - Community Development Department
Appeal
Cascabel Accessory Structure Use Permit
USE 21-0035
5075 Cascabel Rd
(Wetzel: Applicant)
(Derevan: Appellant)
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Council:
1. Adopt Draft Resolution A affirming the Planning Commission’s approval of the Use
Permit, subject to findings and conditions of approval.
OR
2. Adopt Draft Resolution B reversing the Planning Commission’s action and denying
the Use Permit subject to findings.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF:
The Council has been asked to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval
of a new residential accessory structure at 5075 Cascabel Rd. The Planning Commission
voted 6-0 to approve the Conditional Use Permit on May 18, 2021. Commissioner McIntryre
was absent.
DISCUSSION:
Background
The City allows up to two accessory structures per property. Additional accessory
structures may be allowed with the approval of a conditional use permit. On or around
February 2021 the owners of 5075 Cascabel constructed a new 24’ x 24’ equine cover
that qualifies as a third accessory structure. The City was contacted by a concerned party
as the structure was constructed without permits. The owner was notified and submitted
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applications to bring the property into compliance with all required approvals, including a
use permit application to allow for more than two accessory structures.
The property currently has two accessory structures: the unpermitted equine cover and a
trellis adjacent to the pool which houses a solar hot water heater system. Through the
owner’s contact with City staff, it was determined that the unpermitted equine structure
does not meet the minimum setbacks from the property line required for structures that
house farm animals. The equine structure is located approximately 10 feet from the
property line, while the Zoning code requires animal structures to be located at least 25
feet from the property line. The owners decided to propose a second equine cover and
convert the unpermitted structure into hay and equipment storage in compliance with
code required setback standards. As a non-agricultural building that does not house
animals, the minimum setback is 5-feet. The owners also discussed their intent to
construct an additional new metal storage building on the property in the near future, and
based on the use permit requirement, it was determined that the new additional metal
structure should be included as part of the application to avoid future hearings. The
proposed new building will be constructed 5 feet from the property line, which is the
minimum side yard setback. Therefore, the use permit hearing examined the completion
of three new accessory structures in addition to the existing solar support trellis.
Summary Project Description
The Planning Commission staff report from the May 18, 2021 hearing (Attachment 3)
provides a more complete project overview and analysis. However, the following summary
highlights the project components and applicable City policies. The use permit was
approved by the Planning Commission to allow for a total of four (4) accessory structures
on the property in addition to the primary and secondary dwelling units. The applicants are
proposing two agricultural accessory structures (one already built and one new), one
existing trellis/solar heating support adjacent to the pool, and one new future 999 square-
foot workshop/garage.
None of the existing or proposed structures exceed the code allowances for residential
accessory structures, however, the total number of structures requires use permit review
to ensure that the residential character of the property is retained. Current code requires
use permit approval for more than two accessory structures on a residential lot. Accessory
dwelling units are not included in determining the number of accessory structures.
Accessory structures are defined as any structures greater than 120 square-feet. This
includes trellis structures and animal shelters regardless of whether the structures are
closed or open sided.
Current code allows accessory structures to be a maximum of 50% of the size of the
primary structure. Larger structures, up to 100% of the primary structure size, are allowed
with architectural enhancements and site placement requirements. The proposed future
storage/workshop building is proposed to be 999 square-feet, less than 50% the size of
the main house (3,241 square-feet). The pool equipment/solar structure does not have
solid sides, is not used for storage or occupancy and simply supports the pool’s solar
heating system. The equine cover is a simple, small structure that is open on at least two
sides. The pool equipment/solar structure and the equine cover do qualify as accessory
structures even though their site impact is minimal.
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In approving a minor conditional use permit, findings must be made that the use is
consistent with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, and that it will not be inconsistent
with the character of the immediate neighborhood. The neighborhood is characterized by
rural residential uses on 0.8 to 4.5 acre lots.
Findings
In order to support or deny a conditional use permit, specific findings must be made. Most
importantly, findings must be made to support neighborhood compatibility, General Plan
consistency, and findings that ensure that the use will not be detrimental to the health,
safety or welfare of the community. The attached Draft Resolutions (Attachments 1 & 2)
provide a complete list of findings to support or deny the use permit. The inability to make
any one of the findings is grounds to deny a use permit, while all findings must be made
in the affirmative to approve a use permit.
1. FINDING: The proposed project or use is consistent with the General Plan.
2. FINDING: The proposed project or use satisfies all applicable provisions of the
Zoning Code (Title 9 – Planning and Zoning).
3. FINDING: The establishment, and subsequent operation or conduct of the use will
not, because of the circumstances and conditions applied in the particular case,
be detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the general public or persons
residing or working in the neighborhood of the use, or be detrimental or injurious
to property or improvements in the vicinity of the use.
4. FINDING: The proposed project or use will not be inconsistent with the character
of the immediate neighborhood or contrary to its orderly development.
5. FINDING: The proposed use or project will not generate a volume of traffic beyond
the safe capacity of all roads providing access to the project, either existing or to
be improved in conjunction with the project, or beyond the normal traffic volume of
the surrounding neighborhood that would result from full development in
accordance with the land use element.
6. FINDING: The proposed project is in compliance with any pertinent City policy or
criteria adopted by ordinance or resolution of the City Council.
Conclusion
The attached Planning Commission staff report analyzes the proposed use permit application
and provides information related to required findings. There are several options available to
the City Council with this land use decision as a conditional use permit is a discretionary
action. The Council may also choose to add, delete, or modify project conditions that were
approved by the Planning Commission in order to help support the findings.
If the Council takes action to uphold the Planning Commission’s approval of the project,
all findings must be made to support the use permit as detailed in Draft Resolution A
(Attachment 1). As noted above, conditions may be added to enhance the project’s
compatibility with the General Plan and with the compatibility with the neighborhood.
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ITEM NUMBER: B-1
DATE: 08/10/21
If Council takes action to overturn the Planning Commission’s approval of the project,
they must make a determination that the project does not meet at least one of the findings
as detailed in Draft Resolution B (Attachment 2). If the Council overturns the Planning
Commission’s approval and denies the project, the Council will need to state the
reason(s) for denial which will then be included in Draft Resolution B.
ALTERNATIVE:
The City Council may continue the item for further discussion and direction. The City
Council should provide clear direction to staff or the project applicant on specific
information needed to return for review.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed project includes construction of accessory structures on the residential
property. The City will gain slight increases in property tax from improvements to the
property.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Resolution A
2. Draft Resolution B
3. Planning Commission staff report & attachments – 05/18/21
4. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - 05/18/21
5. Appeal letter by Richard and Kathleen Derevan, Sally Derevan
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ITEM NUMBER: B-1
DATE:
ATTACHMENT:
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DRAFT RESOLUTION A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA,
AFFIRMING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S APPROVAL OF A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW MORE THAN TWO
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES ON A RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
AT APN 054-091-019
5075 CASCABEL ROAD
WETZEL
(USE21-0035)
WHEREAS, an application was received from Tim and Darcy Wetzel (owner), at
5075 Cascabel Road, Atascadero, CA 93422, for a minor conditional use permit to allow for more
than 2 accessory structures on a residential property; and
WHEREAS, the property is in the Suburban Estates (SE) General Plan designation; and
WHEREAS, the property is in the Residential Suburban (RS) zoning district; and
WHEREAS, Approval of a minor conditional use permit is required to allow more than
two accessory structures to be constructed on a single-family property; and
WHEREAS, the laws and regulations relating to the preparation and public notice of
environmental documents, as set forth in the State and local guidelines for implementation of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) have been adhered to; and
WHEREAS, a timely and properly noticed Public Hearing upon the subject minor
conditional use permit application was held by the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero
at which hearing evidence, oral and documentary, was admitted on behalf of said minor conditional
use permit; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at a regular meeting held on May 18, 2021,
studied and considered the proposed minor conditional use permit application and considered
testimony and reports from staff, the applicants, and the public; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero approved the project on
a 6-0 vote at the May 18, 2021 hearing; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission determined that the proposed project is
Categorically Exempt (Class 3) from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
(California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (Title 14
California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15303, for new construction of accessory structures; and
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DATE:
ATTACHMENT:
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WHEREAS, an appeal was filed for review of the Planning Commission’s action by the
City Council on May 27, 2021 in accordance with the provisions of Atascadero Municipal Code
Section 9-1.111; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing to consider the appeal on
August 10, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in accordance with the provisions of Atascadero Municipal Code
Section 9-1.110 and considered testimony and reports from staff, the applicants, and the public.
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 Hearing. The City Council of the City of Atascadero, in a regular
meeting assembled on August 10, 2021, resolved to affirm the Planning Commission’s action to
approve a conditional use permit to allow more than 2 accessory structures on a residential property
subject to conditions of approval as show in Exhibits A through C, attached hereto and incorporated
herein by this reference.
SECTION 3. Findings. The City Council makes the following findings, determinations
and approvals with respect to the Conditional Use Permit:
A. Findings for Affirming the Planning Commission’s Approval of a Conditional Use
Permit
1. FINDING: The proposed project or use is consistent with the General Plan
FACT: Detached accessory structures are consistent with the Residential Single Family
land use designation of the General Plan. Land Use, Open Space and Conservation
Element Program 1.1.6 requires the size, use and appearance of accessory structures in
the residential zoning districts to be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. The
proposed structures have an appearance compatible with the rural nature of the
surrounding area.
2. FINDING: The proposed project or use satisfies all applicable provisions of the Zoning
Ordinance.
FACT: As proposed, the project will allow the property to meet setback, height and
other site design requirements. The use of the structure will be limited to uses permitted
by the Zoning Ordinance. The project, with Planning Commission approval of this
minor conditional use permit, satisfies all applicable provisions of the Zoning
Ordinance related to residential accessory structures.
3. FINDING: The establishment and subsequent operation or conduct of the use will not,
because of the circumstances and conditions applied in the particular case, be
detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the general public or persons residing or
working in the neighborhood of the use, or be detrimental or injurious to property or
improvements in the vicinity of the use.
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FACT: The use of the accessory structures will be for accessory storage, agricultural
purposes, and a residential workshop. This is a typical use in residential single-family
neighborhoods. The proposed structures will be constructed to meet the standards of
the building code.
4. FINDING: The proposed project or use will not be inconsistent with the character of
the immediate neighborhood or contrary to its orderly development.
FACT: The proposed structures will be towards the middle of the property and behind
the primary residential structure. The structures are residential in character and fit into
the neighborhood.
5. FINDING: The proposed use or project will not generate a volume of traffic beyond the safe
capacity of all roads providing access to the project, either existing or to be improved in
conjunction with the project, or beyond the normal traffic volume of the surrounding
neighborhood that would result from full development in accordance with the land use element.
FACT: Residential accessory structures do not contribute additional traffic above those
for the primary residential use. The use of the structure will be similar to uses currently
onsite and no additional residential units will be added.
SECTION 4. Approval. The City Council of the City of Atascadero, in a regular session
assembled on August 10, 2021, resolved to affirm the Planning Commission’s action to approve
Conditional Use Permit USE21-0035, subject to the following:
EXHIBIT A: Conditions of Approval
EXHIBIT B: Site Plan
EXHIBIT C: Elevations
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
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brian Pierik, City Attorney
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1A
Conditions of Approval
USE21-0035
5075 Cascabel Road.
Timing
BL: Business License
GP: Grading Permit
BP: Building Permit
FI: Final Inspection
TO: Temporary Occupancy
FO: Final Occupancy
Planning Services Conditions
1. This Conditional Use Permit shall allow the accessory structures described in the
attached exhibits and located on APN 054-091-019
Ongoing
2. The approval of this use permit shall become final and effective for the purposes of
issuing building permits fourteen (14) days following the Planni ng Commission
approval unless an appeal to the decision is filed as set forth in Section 9-1.111(b) of
the Zoning Ordinance.
Ongoing
3. The Community Development Department shall have the authority to approve the
following minor changes to the project that (1) modify the site plan project by less
than 10%, (2) result in a superior site design or appearance, and/or (3) address a
construction design issue that is not substantive to the Master Plan of Development.
The Planning Commission shall have the final authority to approve any other changes
to the Master Plan of Development and any associated Tentative Maps unless
appealed to the City Council.
BP
4. Approval of this Conditional Use Permit shall be valid for twenty-four (24) months
after its effective date. Building permits must be sought for Phase I and Phase II
within 24 months. Permits for Phase III must be applied for within 60 months of the
date of approval. The project is approved with the following phases:
Phase 1 - Convert an existing 576 animal shelter into a storage structure
(immediate)
Phase 2 - Construct a new 576 square foot animal shelter in compliance with AG
building setbacks. (within 24 months)
Phase 3 - Construct a new detached workshop. (within 5 years)
At the end of the periods listed above, the approval shall expire and become null and
void unless the phases have applied for a building permit within the designated
timeframes.
BP
5. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Atascadero or its
agents, officers, and employees against any claim or action brought to challenge an
approval by the City, or any of its entities, concerning the construction or use of the
detached accessory structure.
Ongoing
6. Architectural elevations shall be consistent with the Exhibit B and C. Exterior building
and roof colors and materials shall be consistent with existing structures on site as
approved by the Planning Commission.
BP
7. All utilities servicing the accessory structure, if any, shall be installed underground. BP
8. Building Height shall comply with the standards of the Zoning Ordinance. BP
9. The workshop shall comply with size and code standards in affect at the time of
permit submittal.
BP
10. All site access and driveways shall meet Fire Department and City zoning code
standards.
BP
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1B
10’ 6”
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1C
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DRAFT RESOLUTION B
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA,
REVERSING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S ACTION AND
DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW MORE THAN
TWO ACCESSORY STRUCTURES ON A RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
AT APN 054-091-019
5075 CASCABEL ROAD
WETZEL
(USE21-0035)
WHEREAS, an application was received from Tim and Darcy Wetzel (owner), at
5075 Cascabel Road, Atascadero, CA 93422, for a minor conditional use permit to allow for more
than 2 accessory structures on a residential property; and
WHEREAS, the property is in the Suburban Estates (SE) General Plan designation; and
WHEREAS, the property is in the Residential Suburban (RS) zoning district; and
WHEREAS, approval of a minor conditional use permit is required to allow more than
two accessory structures to be constructed on a single-family property; and
WHEREAS, the laws and regulations relating to the preparation and public notice of
environmental documents, as set forth in the State and local guidelines for implementation of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) have been adhered to; and
WHEREAS, a timely and properly noticed Public Hearing upon the subject minor
conditional use permit application was held by the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero
at which hearing evidence, oral and documentary, was admitted on behalf of said minor conditional
use permit; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at a regular meeting held on May 18, 2021,
studied and considered the proposed minor conditional use permit application and considered
testimony and reports from staff, the applicants, and the public; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero approved the project on
a 6-0 vote at the May 18, 2021 hearing; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission determined that the proposed project is
Categorically Exempt (Class 3) from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
(California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (Title 14
California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15303, for new construction of accessory structures; and
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WHEREAS, an appeal was filed for review of the Planning Commission’s action by the
City Council on May 27, 2021 in accordance with the provisions of Atascadero Municipal Code
Section 9-1.111; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing to consider the appeal on
August 10, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in accordance with the provisions of Atascadero Municipal Code
Section 9-1.110 and considered testimony and reports from staff, the applicants, and the public.
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 Hearing. The City Council of the City of Atascadero, in a regular
meeting assembled on August 10, 2021, resolved to reverse the Planning Commission’s action to
approve a conditional use permit for more than 2 accessory structures on a residential property.
SECTION 3. Findings. The City Council makes the following findings, determinations
and approvals with respect to the Conditional Use Permit:
A. Findings for Denial of a Conditional Use Permit
1. FINDING: The proposed project or use is inconsistent with the General Plan.
FACT:
2. FINDING: The proposed project or use satisfies all applicable provisions of the Zoning
Ordinance.
FACT:
3. FINDING: The establishment and subsequent operation or conduct of the use will not,
because of the circumstances and conditions applied in the particular case, be
detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the general public or persons residing or
working in the neighborhood of the use, or be detrimental or injurious to property or
improvements in the vicinity of the use.
FACT:
4. FINDING: The proposed project or use will not be inconsistent with the character of
the immediate neighborhood or contrary to its orderly development.
FACT: The number of accessory structures does not maintain the residential character
of the property.
5. FINDING: The proposed use or project will not generate a volume of traffic beyond the safe
capacity of all roads providing access to the project, either existing or to be improved in
conjunction with the project, or beyond the normal traffic volume of the surrounding
neighborhood that would result from full development in accordance with the land use element.
FACT:
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SECTION 4. Denial. The City Council of the City of Atascadero, in a regular session
assembled on August 10, 2021, resolved to reverse the Planning Commission’s action and deny
Conditional Use Permit USE21-0035.
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 Pierik, City Attorney
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE ATASCADERO
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AT
http://www.atascadero.org
6500 PALMA AVENUE | ATASCADERO, CA 93422 | (805) 461-5000
Atascadero Planning Commission
Staff Report – Community Development Department
USE 21-0035
Conditional Use Permit to allow
Multiple Residential Accessory Structures
RECOMMENDATION(S):
Staff Recommends: The Planning Commission (PC) adopt draft Resolution approving a
Conditional Use Permit (USE21-0035) to allow more than two (2) accessory structures
on a residential property, subject to findings and conditions of approval.
Project Info In-Brief:
PROJECT
ADDRESS: 5075 Cascabel Road Atascadero, CA APN 054-091-019
PROJECT
PLANNER
John Holder
Associate Planner 470-3448 jholder@atascadero.org
PROPERTY OWNER Tim and Darcy Wetzel
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION:
ZONING
DISTRICT:
SITE
AREA EXISTING USE PROPOSED USE
Rural Estate (RE) Residential
Suburban (RS)
3.22
acres
Single-Family
Residence Single-Family Residential
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
☐ Environmental Impact Report SCH: ___________________________
☐ Negative / Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ___________
☒ Categorical Exemption CEQA – Guidelines Section 15303
☐ Statutory Exemption §§ 21000, et seq & ________________________
☐ No Project – Ministerial Project
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Existing Zoning Existing Aerial / Surrounding
North: South: East: West:
Residential Suburban
(RS)
Residential Suburban
(RS)
Residential Suburban
(RS)
Residential
Suburban (RS)
Summary:
The project site is an approximately 3.3-acre parcel located within the Residential
Suburban (RS) zoning district and contains native oak trees on a steep slope towards
the rear of the property. The property currently contains a single-family residence, an
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) constructed in 1981 (Permit no. 557), and a trellis
structure that houses solar heating for the pool. One driveway provides access from
Cascabel Road to the primary residence and the existing ADU, and an additional
decomposed granite (DG) driveway of approximately 10 feet in width provides access to
the accessory structures on site.
The applicants recently constructed an open sided equine shelter without construction
permit approval as they were unaware that this type of structure requires a permit. The
applicants contacted the City upon being notified of the permit requirement and were
advised to submit a Conditional Use Permit application to allow the non-permitted
structure to be brought into compliance and allow for additional structures to
accommodate a new code compliant animal shelter and future workshop. The
Atascadero Municipal Code currently allows for a maximum of 2 accessory structures
without use permit approval and requires a 25-foot minimum setback from the property
line for animal shelters. The non-permitted structure is approximately eight (8) feet from
the property line, making it unusable as an animal shelter. The applicants are
requesting a total of four accessory structures on the property. (It is important to note
Proposed location of
accessory structures
(5075 Cascabel)
Existing Surrounding Uses / Parcel Configurations:
DISCUSSION:
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that the ADU does not count toward the maximum number of accessory structures
allowed on a residential property).
Based on these code requirements, the applicants are proposing to convert the existing
non-permitted structure (animal shelter) into a storage use and construct an additional
structure to shelter their horses that complies with all required setbacks. In addition, the
applicant would like to include an additional future workshop in this use permit approval
to be constructed within the next 5 years as outlined in the phasing summary below:
Phase 1 - Convert an existing 576 animal shelter into a storage structure
(immediate)
Phase 2 - Construct a new 576 square foot animal enclosure in compliance with
agricultural building setbacks. (within the next year)
Phase 3 - Construct a new detached workshop. (within 5 years)
Analysis:
According to Atascadero Municipal Code (AMC) Section 9-6.106, up to two non-
habitable residential accessory structures are permitted within Residential Single-Family
zoning districts and are limited to a floor area no greater than fifty percent (50%) of the
gross floor area of the principle structure on the property. This rule does not apply to the
existing ADU but does apply to the pool trellis and equine shelter. The proposed
additional equine shelter and workshop trigger the review of a use permit for
neighborhood compatibility.
All proposed structures on site will be less than fifty percent of the 3,251 square-foot
primary residence on site in compliance with current municipal code limitations.
However, a condition has been added to allow for an increase in the square-footage of
the workshop building to allow flexibility based on code text amendments currently in
process. Staff is currently processing a code text amendment that would allow for
accessory structures up to 100% of the size of the primary residence based on design
standards. The proposed workshop is conditioned to comply with standards in effect at
the time of permit application.
AMC section 9-6.109 contains standards for agricultural accessory buildings, including a
side and rear setback of twenty-five (25) feet. The existing 576 square foot equine
shelter does not meet these setback standards as the current setback is approximately
eight (8) feet from the property line. Therefore, the applicant is proposing to convert this
existing structure into accessory storage and construct a new animal shelter in
compliance with the setbacks. The new shelter will be the same as the existing non-
permitted structure and will be open on two sides. A condition has been included that all
access meet City engineering and fire department access standards.
Neighborhood Compatibility
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The surrounding parcels are generally developed with single-family residences on 3 to 5
acre lots that contain agricultural uses, accessory structures, and large single family
homes. The new equine shelter will be the same as the existing agricultural accessory
structure on site and have a red, wooden exterior. The workshop is proposed to be a
pre-manufactured metal building typical of accessory structures in Atascadero. The
structure will be required to meet all municipal code standards, including any new
standards adopted for larger structures should the applicant choose to exceed 50% of
the house size at the time of permit submittal. The proposed workshop is setback five
(5) feet from the side property line (minimum 5-foot required by code). The Planning
Commission has the option to add any landscape screening or architectural features as
needed to achieve neighborhood compatibility.
The accessory structures on site are considered to be compatible with the character of
the immediate parcels and pattern of development in the area.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
The proposed project is Categorically Exempt (Class 3) from the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et
seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (Title 14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000,
et seq.) CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, because it is an accessory
(appurtenant) structure and will not require any grading on slopes over 20%.
FINDINGS:
To approve the Conditional Use Permit, the Planning Commission must make the
following findings. These findings and the facts to support these findings are included in
the attached PC Resolution 2021 A.
Conditional Use Permit (AMC Section 9-2.110(b).(3).(iv)
1. The proposed project or use is consistent with the General Plan;
2. The proposed project or use satisfies all applicable provisions of this title;
3. The establishment, and subsequent operation or conduct of the use will not,
because of the circumstances and conditions applied in the particular case, be
detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the general public or persons
residing or working in the neighborhood of the use, or be detrimental or injurious
to property or improvements in the vicinity of the use;
4. That the proposed project or use will not be inconsistent with the character of the
immediate neighborhood or contrary to its orderly development; and
5. That the proposed use or project will not generate a volume of traffic beyond the
safe capacity of all roads providing access to the project, either existing or to be
improved in conjunction with the project, or beyond the normal traffic volume of
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the surrounding neighborhood that would result from full development in
accordance with the land use element.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The Planning Commission may include modifications to the project and/or
Conditions of Approval for the project. Any proposed modifications, including
Conditions of Approval, should be clearly re-stated in any vote on any of the
attached resolutions.
2. The Planning Commission may determine that more information is needed on
some aspect of the project and may refer the item back to the applicant and staff
to develop the additional information. The Commission 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.
3. The Planning Commission may deny the project. The Commission must specify
what findings cannot be made, and provide a brief oral statement, based on the
Staff Report, oral testimony, site visit, correspondence, or any other rationale
introduced and deliberated by the Planning Commission.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft PC Resolution
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ATTACHMENT 1: Draft PC Resolution
USE21-0035
DRAFT PC RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING USE21-0035, TO ALLOW MORE THAN TWO ACCESSORY
STRUCTURES ON A RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AT APN 054-091-019
5075 CASCABEL ROAD
WETZEL
WHEREAS, an application was received from Tim and Darcy Wetzel (owner), at 5075 Cascabel
Road, Atascadero, CA 93422, for a minor conditional use permit to allow for more than 2 accessory
structures on a residential property; and
WHEREAS, the property is in the Suburban Estates (SE) General Plan designation; and
WHEREAS, the property is in the Residential Suburban (RS) zoning district; and
WHEREAS, Approval of a minor conditional use permit is required to allow more than two
accessory structures to be constructed on a single-family property; and
WHEREAS, the laws and regulations relating to the preparation and public notice of
environmental documents, as set forth in the State and local guidelines for implementation of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) have been adhered to; and
WHEREAS, a timely and properly noticed Public Hearing upon the subject Minor Conditional
Use Permit application was held by the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero at which hearing
evidence, oral and documentary, was admitted on behalf of said minor conditional use permit; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed minor conditional use permit
application and considered testimony and reports from staff, the applicants, and the public.
NOW THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, California, takes the
following actions:
SECTION 1. CEQA. The Planning Commission finds as follows:
1. The proposed project is Categorically Exempt (Class 3) from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and
CEQA Guidelines (Title 14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) CEQA pursuant to
CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, for new construction of accessory structures.
SECTION 2. Findings for approval of Conditional Use Permit. The Planning Commission
finds as follows:
1. The proposed project or use is consistent with the General Plan
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Fact: Detached accessory structures are consistent with the Residential Single Family land use
designation of the General Plan. Land Use, Open Space and Conservation Element Program 1.1.6
requires the size, use and appearance of accessory structures in the residential zoning districts to
be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. The proposed structures have an appearance
compatible with the rural nature of the surrounding area.
2. The proposed project or use satisfies all applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance
Fact: As proposed, the project will allow the property to meet setback, height and other site
design requirements. The use of the structure will be limited to uses permitted by the Zoning
Ordinance. The project, with Planning Commission approval of this minor conditional use
permit, satisfies all applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance related to residential accessory
structures.
3. The establishment and subsequent operation or conduct of the use will not, because of the
circumstances and conditions applied in the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety or
welfare of the general public or persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the use, or be
detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity of the use
Fact: The use of the accessory structures will be for accessory storage, agricultural purposes, and
a residential workshop. This is a typical use in residential single-family neighborhoods. The
proposed structures will be constructed to meet the standards of the building code.
4. The proposed project or use will not be inconsistent with the character of the immediate
neighborhood or contrary to its orderly development
Fact: The proposed structures will be towards the middle of the property and behind the primary
residential structure. The structures are residential in character and fit into the neighborhood.
5. The proposed use or project will not generate a volume of traffic beyond the safe capacity of all
roads providing access to the project, either existing or to be improved in conjunction with the
project, or beyond the normal traffic volume of the surrounding neighborhood that would result
from full development in accordance with the land use element.
Fact: Residential accessory structures do not contribute additional traffic above those for the
primary residential use. The use of the structure will be similar to uses currently onsite and no
additional residential units will be added.
SECTION 3. Approval. The Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, in a regular
session assembled on May 18, 2021, resolved to approve Conditional Use Permit USE21-0035, subject to
the following:
EXHIBIT A: Conditions of Approval
EXHIBIT B: Site Plan
EXHIBIT C: Elevations
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On motion by Commissioner ____________________, and seconded by Commissioner
_________________________, the foregoing resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: ( )
NOES: ( )
ABSENT: ( )
ABSTAINED: ( )
ADOPTED:
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CA
_________________________________________
Jeff van den Eikhof
Planning Commission Chairperson
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Phil Dunsmore
Planning Commission Secretary
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE ATASCADERO
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AT
http://www.atascadero.org
6500 PALMA AVENUE | ATASCADERO, CA 93422 | (805) 461-5000
EXHIBIT A: Conditions of Approval
USE21-0035
Conditions of Approval
USE21-0035
5075 Cascabel Road.
Timing
BL: Business License
GP: Grading Permit
BP: Building Permit
FI: Final Inspection
TO: Temporary Occupancy
FO: Final Occupancy
Planning Services Conditions
1. This Conditional Use Permit shall allow the accessory structures described in the
attached exhibits and located on APN 054-091-019
Ongoing
2. The approval of this use permit shall become final and effective for the purposes of
issuing building permits fourteen (14) days following the Planning Commission
approval unless an appeal to the decision is filed as set forth in Section 9-1.111(b) of
the Zoning Ordinance.
Ongoing
3. The Community Development Department shall have the authority to approve the
following minor changes to the project that (1) modify the site plan project by less
than 10%, (2) result in a superior site design or appearance, and/or (3) address a
construction design issue that is not substantive to the Master Plan of Development.
The Planning Commission shall have the final authority to approve any other changes
to the Master Plan of Development and any associated Tentative Maps unless
appealed to the City Council.
BP
4. Approval of this Conditional Use Permit shall be valid for twenty-four (24) months
after its effective date. Building permits must be sought for Phase I and Phase II
within 24 months. Permits for Phase III must be applied for within 60 months of the
date of approval. The project is approved with the following phases:
Phase 1 - Convert an existing 576 animal shelter into a storage structure
(immediate)
Phase 2 - Construct a new 576 square foot animal shelter in compliance with AG
building setbacks. (within 24 months)
Phase 3 - Construct a new detached workshop. (within 5 years)
At the end of the periods listed above, the approval shall expire and become null and
void unless the phases have applied for a building permit within the designated
timeframes.
BP
5. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Atascadero or its
agents, officers, and employees against any claim or action brought to challenge an
approval by the City, or any of its entities, concerning the construction or use of the
detached accessory structure.
Ongoing
6. Architectural elevations shall be consistent with the Exhibit B and C. Exterior building
and roof colors and materials shall be consistent with existing structures on site as
approved by the Planning Commission.
BP
7. All utilities servicing the accessory structure, if any, shall be installed underground. BP
8. Building Height shall comply with the standards of the Zoning Ordinance. BP
9. The workshop shall comply with size and code standards in affect at the time of
permit submittal.
BP
10. All site access and driveways shall meet Fire Department and City zoning code
standards.
BP
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http://www.atascadero.org
6500 PALMA AVENUE | ATASCADERO, CA 93422 | (805) 461-5000
EXHIBIT B: Site Plan
USE21-0035
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EXHIBIT C: Elevations
USE21-0035
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PC Minutes of 5/18/2021
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Regular Meeting – Tuesday, May 18, 2021 – 6:00 P.M.
City Hall (Teleconference)
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 p.m.
Chairperson van den Eikhof called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and Commissioner
Keen led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: By Teleconference - Commissioners Anderson, Carranza, Hughes,
Schmidt, Vice Chairperson Keen and Chairperson van den Eikhof
Absent: Commissioner McIntyre (excused absence)
Vacant: None
Others Present: By Teleconference - Recording Secretary, Annette Manier
Staff Present: By Teleconference –
Community Development Director, Phil Dunsmore
Senior Planner, Kelly Gleason
Associate Planner, John Holder
Assistant Planner, Mariah Gasch
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Vice
Chairperson Keen to approve the Agenda.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll-call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
Chairperson van den Eikhof closed the Public Comment period.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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1. APPROVE THE DRAFT MINUTES OF MAY 4, 2021
Recommendation: Commission approve the May 4, 2021, Minutes.
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Keen and seconded by
Commissioner Carranza to approve the
Consent Calendar.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll-call vote.
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
None.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 9081 LA PAZ ROAD
The proposed project is to allow an oversized accessory structure. This project
qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption under CEQA Section 15303 for
new construction of small structures.
Ex Parte Communications:
Recommendation: Approve the project based on findings and conditions (USE21-
0034)
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Schmidt – Looked up the parcel on Google Earth and the surrounding
area.
Planner Gasch presented the staff report, and stated that staff has added a condition to
add additional landscaping, which is included in the Resolution.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following member of the public spoke: Chris Towers.
Chairperson van den Eikhof closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner Anderson and
seconded by Commissioner Hughes to adopt PC
Draft Resolution approving a Conditional Use
Permit to allow the construction of an oversized
accessory structure, located at 9081 La Paz (APN
031-161-004) based on findings and subject to
conditions of approval.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll-call vote.
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3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 5075 CASCABEL ROAD
The proposed project is to allow more than two accessory structures. This project
qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption under CEQA Section 15303 for new
construction of small structures.
Ex Parte Communications:
Recommendation: Approve the project based on findings and conditions. (USE21-
0035)
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
None
Planner Holder presented the staff report and answered questions from the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke: Tim Wetzel, Rick Derevan, and Sally
Derevan.
All public comment received in advance of the meeting was forwarded to the Commission
and will be made part of the administrative record by Recording Secretary Manier. The
following emails were read into the record by Recording Secretary Manier:
Rick Derevan (Exhibit A)
Darcy Wetzel (Exhibit B)
Chairperson van den Eikhof closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner Hughes and seconded by
Vice Chairperson Keen to adopt the PC Resolution
approving USE 21-0035 to allow more than two accessory
structures on a residential property at 5075 Cascabel
Road (APN 054-091-019), based on findings and subject
to conditions of approval with a modified condition #4 to
state that all phases (Phases 1, 2, and 3) shall be valid for
24 months, and that if after 24 months, the applicant can
apply for an extension.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll-call vote.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Commissioner van den Eikhof stated that he might be absent from the next meeting.
Commissioner Carranza stated that she is excited about the Equality Mural Projects that
were recently approved in the downtown area.
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DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Director Dunsmore gave an update on the next hearing, which will include the Del Rio
Ranch project.
Director Dunsmore stated that it is possible that the City might start opening meetings
back up in person, on or around mid-June, as Covid-19 requirements change through the
State. More details will be coming soon.
ADJOURNMENT – 7:56 p.m.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 1, 2021, at City Hall, Council Chambers,
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
____________________________
Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Administrative Assistant
The following exhibits are available in the Community Development Department:
Exhibit A (Rick Derevan)
Exhibit B (Darcy and Tim Wetzel)
Adopted 6/1/21
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ITEM NUMBER: B-2
DATE: 08/10/21
Atascadero City Council
Staff Report – Fire Department
Confirming the Cost of
Vegetative Growth and/or Refuse Abatement
RECOMMENDATION:
Council adopt Draft Resolution, confirming the cost of vegetative growth (weeds) and/or
refuse (rubbish) abatement.
DISCUSSION:
On April 13, 2021 Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-005 declaring vegetative
growth and/or refuse a public nuisance, and authorizing the Fire Chief to proceed with
the abatement process. On April 28, 2021 notices were mailed to property owners,
informing them of the City’s abatement requirements.
A total of 53 parcels were abated by the City this year. The Fire Department continues
to educate the public on the importance of weed abatement compliance in order to
minimize the number of parcels abated. Our goal is to have zero parcels needing the
City’s mowing services. A review of the table below shows the results of our efforts
over the last five years:
Year Number of Parcels
Abated by the City
2016 27
2017 19
2018 25
2019 19
2020 21
2021 53
Initial weed inspection was conducted in the month of April and the list of pa rcels
determined to be an existing, future or “potential” hazard was posted in the City Clerk’s
Office and at Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services, Fire Station 1. On May 11, 2021,
a public hearing was held to hear objections to the vegetative growth & refuse
abatement. A final inspection was conducted in June and a n itemized list of those
properties with abatement assessments were posted with the City Clerk and at Fire
Station 1 on July 28, 2021.
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The amount the City will receive is based on the actual cost of the work of abatement
plus a 166% Administrative fee and a $260 Flat fee. This fee was approved by Council
in 2019 and is designed to recover only the cost of the properties that do not comply.
The City fee schedule was updated July 27th, 2020 to 166% Administrative Fee and a
$267 Flat fee. The Fire Department did not make the change to the increased fee
when Council passed the resolution declaring ve getative growth a nuisance on April
13th, 2021. Because the initial fee was in the Resolution and mailed to those properties
out of compliance, the City will only recover the 2019 fee amount. This results in a loss
of $371 in costs recovered.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City will receive $66,983.19 from the 2021/2022 property tax rolls in weed
abatement / refuse abatement assessments.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Resolution
2. Abatement Assessments Co Tax Roll 21/22
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ITEM NUMBER: B-2
DATE: 08/10/21
ATTACHMENT: 1
DRAFT RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE COST OF
VEGETATIVE GROWTH/REFUSE ABATEMENT
WHEREAS, the Government Code of the State of California, Section 39500, et seq.,
provides that cities may declare vegetative growth (weeds) and refuse (rubbish) a public nuisance
for the purpose of vegetative growth (weeds) and refuse (rubbish) abatement; and
WHEREAS, Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services did abate said nuisances within the
provision of the Government Code, Section 39500, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the cost of the work of abatement, including a 166% administrative fee as
well as $260.00 flat fee, as shown on the Preliminary Special Tax Listing for 2021/2022 Tax Roll
was submitted in accordance with Government Code Section 39574; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Atascadero received the cost report and held a
hearing to receive objections of any property owners liable to be assessed for the work of
abatement.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Atascadero:
SECTION 1. That the report of abatement costs is confirmed as presented.
SECTION 2. That the costs of abatement constitutes a special assessment against the
described parcels and shall be a lien on the property in accordance with Government Code Section
39577.
SECTION 3. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit to the proper officials of
the County, a certified copy of the report for filing.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 26th day
of January, 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
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DATE: 08/10/21
ATTACHMENT: 1
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Lara K. Christensen, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________________
Brian A. Pierik, City Attorney
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Abatement
Date APN Contractor
Cost
Admin
Fee
Total Cost of
Abatement
County
Fee
Total
Assessed
Book 28
7/15/2021 028-322-015 $ 377.18 $ 886.12 $ 1,263.30 $ 2.00 $ 1,265.30
Total (Book 28) $ 377.18 $ 886.12 $ 1,263.30 $ 2.00 $ 1,265.30
Book 29
7/16/2021 029-071-032 $ 150.87 $ 510.44 $ 661.31 $ 2.00 $ 663.31
7/16/2021 029-253-031 $ 75.44 $ 385.23 $ 460.67 $ 2.00 $ 462.67
7/15/2021 029-301-047 $ 226.31 $ 635.67 $ 861.98 $ 2.00 $ 863.98
7/17/2021 029.322-009 301.74$ $ 760.89 $ 1,062.63 2.00$ $ 1,064.63
7/15/2021 029-361-023 150.87$ $ 510.44 $ 661.31 2.00$ $ 663.31
Total (Book 29)905.23$ 2,802.68$ 3,707.91$ 10.00$ 3,717.91$
Book 30
7/16/2021 030-011-004 301.74$ 760.89$ 1,062.63$ 2.00$ 1,064.63$
6/26/2021 030-041-005 150.87$ 510.44$ 661.31$ 2.00$ 663.31$
7/7/2021 030-041-006 528.05$ 1,136.56$ 1,664.61$ 2.00$ 1,666.61$
7/7/2021 030-041-009 150.87$ 510.44$ 661.31$ 2.00$ 663.31$
7/15/2021 030-172-017 150.87$ 510.44$ 661.31$ 2.00$ 663.31$
7/15/2021 030-172-019 226.31$ 635.67$ 861.98$ 2.00$ 863.98$
7/21/2021 030-233-009 150.87$ 510.44$ 661.31$ 2.00$ 663.31$
7/6/2021 030-511-001 301.74$ 760.89$ 1,062.63$ 2.00$ 1,064.63$
7/17/2021 030-491-021 1,088.42$ 2,066.78$ 3,155.20$ 2.00$ 3,157.20$
Total (Book 30)3,049.74$ 7,402.57$ 10,452.31$ 18.00$ 10,470.31$
Book 31
7/15/2021 031-012-011 75.44$ 385.23$ 460.67$ 2.00$ 462.67$
7/9/2021 031-101-003 528.05$ 1,136.56$ 1,664.61$ 2.00$ 1,666.61$
7/15/2021 031-102-013 75.44$ 385.23$ 460.67$ 2.00$ 462.67$
6/30/2021 031-114-001 301.74$ 760.89$ 1,062.63$ 2.00$ 1,064.63$
7/1/2021 031-051-338 226.31$ 635.67$ 861.98$ 2.00$ 863.98$
7/1/2021 031-051-044 226.31$ 635.67$ 861.98$ 2.00$ 863.98$
7/1/2021 031-051-043 75.44$ 385.23$ 460.67$ 2.00$ 462.67$
7/1/2021 031-183-043 226.31$ 635.67$ 861.98$ 2.00$ 863.98$
7/1/2021 031-183-042 301.74$ 760.89$ 1,062.63$ 2.00$ 1,064.63$
7/1/2021 031-251-002 754.35$ 1,512.22$ 2,266.57$ 2.00$ 2,268.57$
7/6/2021 031-381-001 301.74$ 760.89$ 1,062.63$ 2.00$ 1,064.63$
7/2/2021 031-183-028 603.48$ 1,261.78$ 1,865.26$ 2.00$ 1,867.26$
Total (Book 31)3,696.35$ 9,255.94$ 12,952.29$ 24.00$ 12,976.29$
Book 45
7/14/2021 045-331-014 1,180.03$ 2,218.85$ 3,398.88$ 2.00$ 3,400.88$
7/9/2021 045-371-001 452.61$ 1,011.33$ 1,463.94$ 2.00$ 1,465.94$
Total (Book 45)1,632.64$ 3,230.18$ 4,862.82$ 4.00$ 4,866.82$
Book 49
7/15/2021 049-052-001 75.44$ 385.23$ 460.67$ 2.00$ 462.67$
7/17/2021 049-201-014 32.33$ 313.67$ 346.00$ 2.00$ 348.00$
6/10/2021 049-221-064 1,357.83$ 2,514.00$ 3,871.83$ 2.00$ 3,873.83$
Total (Book 49)1,465.60$ 3,212.90$ 4,678.50$ 6.00$ 4,684.50$
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DATE: 08/10/21
ATTACHMENT: 2
Abatement
Date APN Contractor
Cost
Admin
Fee
Total Cost of
Abatement
County
Fee
Total
Assessed
Book 50
6/7/2021 050-081-001 1,282.40$ 2,388.78$ 3,671.18$ 2.00$ 3,673.18$
7/16/2021 050-091-004 75.44$ 385.23$ 460.67$ 2.00$ 462.67$
7/16/2021 050-101-012 301.74$ 760.89$ 1,062.63$ 2.00$ 1,064.63$
7/8/2021 050-121-017 75.44$ 385.23$ 460.67$ 2.00$ 462.67$
7/16/2021 050-182-006 678.92$ 1,387.01$ 2,065.93$ 2.00$ 2,067.93$
6/21/2021 050-242-016 980.66$ 1,887.90$ 2,868.56$ 2.00$ 2,870.56$
6/24/2021 050-201-007 603.48$ 1,261.78$ 1,865.26$ 2.00$ 1,867.26$
7/8/2021 050-211-001 150.87$ 510.44$ 661.31$ 2.00$ 663.31$
7/8/2021 050-251-012 754.35$ 1,512.22$ 2,266.57$ 2.00$ 2,268.57$
Total (Book 50)4,903.30$ 10,479.48$ 15,382.78$ 18.00$ 15,400.78$
Book 54
7/21/2021 054-111-033 528.05$ 1,136.56$ 1,664.61$ 2.00$ 1,666.61$
7/19/2021 054-111-039 75.44$ 385.23$ 460.67$ 2.00$ 462.67$
7/19/2021 054-121-039 75.44$ 385.23$ 460.67$ 2.00$ 462.67$
Total (Book 54)678.93$ 1,907.02$ 2,585.95$ 6.00$ 2,591.95$
Book 55
6/15/2021 055-161-032 603.48$ 1,261.78$ 1,865.26$ 2.00$ 1,867.26$
6/15/2001 055-161-033 678.92$ 1,387.01$ 2,065.93$ 2.00$ 2,067.93$
6/16/2021 055-161-035 754.35$ 1,512.22$ 2,266.57$ 2.00$ 2,268.57$
7/21/2021 055-181-022 75.44$ 385.23$ 460.67$ 2.00$ 462.67$
7/21/2021 055-191-003 226.31$ 635.67$ 861.98$ 2.00$ 863.98$
7/20/2021 055-461-002 301.74$ 760.89$ 1,062.63$ 2.00$ 1,064.63$
Total (Book 55)2,640.24$ 5,942.80$ 8,583.04$ 12.00$ 8,595.04$
Book 56
7/19/2021 056-261-013 75.44$ 385.23$ 460.67$ 2.00$ 462.67$
7/17/2021 056-371-031 199.37$ 590.95$ 790.32$ 2.00$ 792.32$
7/20/2021 056-402-010 377.18$ 886.12$ 1,263.30$ 2.00$ 1,265.30$
Total (Book 56)651.99$ 1,862.30$ 2,514.29$ 6.00$ 2,520.29$
$46,981.99 $66,983.19 $106.00 $67,089.19Grand Total $20,001.20
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ITEM NUMBER: B-2
DATE: 08/10/21
ATTACHMENT: 2
ITEM NUMBER: C-1
DATE: 08/10/21
Atascadero City Council
Staff Report – Administrative Services Department
2021 Sales Tax Measure D-20 Annual Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Citizens’ Sales Tax Oversight Committee and Finance Committee recommend:
Council approve the 2021 Sales Tax Measure D-20 Annual Report.
REPORT-IN-BRIEF:
Atascadero has historically had one of the lowest per capita General Fund revenues in the
County. The City manages resources in a fiscally responsible manner, consistently
protecting and stretching taxpayer’s dollars as far as possible. Unfortunately, there were
many needs that weren’t able to be met within those revenue constraints. As part of the
Council’s 2019 strategic priority to foster financial stability, the first action identified in the
2019 Action Plan was to consider placing a tax measure on the November 2020 ballot.
Subsequently, the City: conducted a public outreach campaign to hear ab out priorities
from the community and to educate community members about fiscal realities; conducted
scientific polling to learn community thoughts on priorities, fiscal choices and
receptiveness to additional taxes to fund priorities; explored different t ypes and levels of
tax measures to determine which would best be suited for the ballot measure; and held
public hearings and prepared tax measure language.
Ultimately in November 2020, Atascadero voters approved Sales Tax Measure D-20. This
general purpose sales tax measure adds an additional one-cent “transaction” tax.
Atascadero’s Measure D-20 was effective April 1, 2021, and is intended to provide funding
for fire protection, paramedics, 911 emergency response, police, crime prevention and
investigations, maintenance of parks, public facilities and infrastructure, graffiti removal,
recreation, community services and other general city services. This is the first of the
annual reports on Measure D-20 funds. This Annual Report highlights how funds will be
spent. Future years’ Annual Reports will include metrics and a narrative on what the funds
were used for and what was accomplished with the funds.
DISCUSSION:
The recently adopted 2021-2023 Operating and Capital Budget is the basis of the Measure
D-20 spending plan, and is the result of significant team work involving the Council, the
Commissions, the Community, and staff. Developing an effective budget that attempts to
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spend Measure D-20 in the manner the community expects, maintain the Council goals, and
continue to provide the City’s core services during these economic times is a
difficult task. It took significant participation and cooperation from the residents, Council,
committees, and staff to create a spending plan that makes the best of the City’s resources.
The City has a comprehensive approach to budget development. The City has developed
a Comprehensive Financial Plan and the Financial Reserve Policy. This information is
used as a foundation for the Council in their policy-making role. The City Council then
conducts an annual assessment of the organization and prior goals in a Strategic Planning
Workshop, where the product is a new set of goals and priorities for the coming year or
years. The Community has the ability to share their thoughts about the City’s goals at the
goal-setting session and at regularly scheduled council meetings.
Public engagement in the budget process is an important and continuous ongoing dialog
between City Council, City staff and the community. The City’s budget process is
purposely structured to receive public input on where funds are spent. Members of the
public can speak at City Council meetings, reach out to Council Members outside of the
meeting setting, and talk with City staff. In preparation for the 2021 -2023 budget cycle,
the Council expanded public outreach even further. After commissioning a Revenu e
Measure Feasibility Study that took place in January 2020, Council approved a tax
measure to appear on the November 2020 ballot. Atascadero voters approved the Sales
Tax Measure D-20. Council understood the importance of transparency and the need to
insure that the public would have multiple opportunities to provide input on the City’s
priorities and the expenditure of both the tax measure funds and other City funds, and
planned a series of 20 public outreach meetings to discuss the funding.
The formal kickoff session for the public outreach meetings was held at the January 12,
2021, Council meeting. Staff is charged with providing services to the community on a day
to day basis and has a deep understanding of the existing resource constraints that are
barriers to providing services at levels that the community would like to see. In preparation
for the January 12th meeting, staff identified the following key categories of existing
resource deficiencies:
Equipment Replacement and
Additions
Vehicles / Apparatus Replacement
Fire Stations Rehabilitation
Staffing Levels
Employee Retention
Deferred Maintenance
Concerns Related to Transients
and the population of unhoused
residents
Unfunded Infrastructure
Economic Development
Underfunded Operations
Operational Efficiencies
Following the January 12th meeting, the City held nine separate study sessions. At each
of the study sessions the participants viewed a video prepared by staff on the priorities
that had been identified at the January 12th meeting. The participants were given a brief
opportunity to ask questions about the video and then were broken into smaller breakout
groups. Each breakout group was led by a minimum of two senior staff members and the
participants were asked to brainstorm and answer a series of questions.
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Overall, there were over 130 people that attended at least some portion of a session and
about 100 separate individuals who were able to engage for an entire session. Those
sessions generated 150 pages of input and were provided to Council and the public in
preparation for the Council Strategic Planning Session. At their Goal Setting Workshop in
February 2021, Council, staff and interested members of the public got together to
determine the priorities for not only the expenditure of Measure D-20 funds, but also the
priorities for the expenditure of all funds. Based upon the input received, City staff began
the work of preparing operating budgets, refining revenue projections, identifying
deficiencies, researching solutions for areas of prioritization, developing cost projectio ns,
and generally gathering information.
The City department head team worked with a consultant to develop an action plan. For
each key focus area under the four strategic priorities, actions that would advance the
key focus areas were brainstormed and categorized into those actions that could be
accomplished within the two-year budget time frame and those actions that would take
longer to accomplish. Council adopted the Action Plan a regularly scheduled Council
meeting on April 27, 2021.
Once the action plan was adopted, then began the arduous task of looking at all $25 million
in staff-generated supplemental budget requests to determine which were most effective
at advancing the Key Focus areas. All of the budget requests we re for much needed
repairs, staffing, equipment, priorities and programs; however, there was not enough
available revenue to fund all of the items on the list, nor was that list exhaustive of those
items needed to serve the community. The City’s Executive Management team refined the
list. The City’s Finance Committee met at six different publicly held meetings in April and
May 2021 to review and approve each section of the budget. The supplemental budget
requested items were incorporated into the adopted 2021-2023 budget document and
represent continued focus for implementation of the Council’s goals and priorities.
Key Priorities
During the Council’s Goal Setting Workshop in February 2021, four categories of priorities
and related key focus areas were determined for the upcoming budget cycle. The four
categories are:
1) Economic and Community Vibrancy: Creating the environment and services to
nurture quality and diverse economic, recreational, and community connections
that create prosperity and enrich our genuine, authentic community.
2) Fiscal and Infrastructure Efficiency and Sustainability: Continuing to be
responsible and accountable stewards of our resources now and into the future by
efficiently and effectively investing in modern and reliable infrastructure and
equipment and maintaining financial stability regardless of economic conditions.
Staff has the tools, technology and resources they need to do their jobs.
3) Ensuring Public Safety and Providing Exceptional City Services: That staff
has the tools, resources, and professional staffing necessary to create and
maintain an environment where our community (residents, businesses, visitors,
and staff) feels safe, served, and mutually respected.
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4) Quality of Life. We are embracing our warm, friendly atmosphere and building on
our sense of community by providing attractions, open spaces, outdoor
interactions, and a variety of things to do for all. Atascadero: Where everybody
knows your name and is willing to lend a hand.
The 2021-2023 budget is focused on the actions to achieve the strategic priorities related
to these four focus areas.
Economic and Community Vibrancy
Key Focus Area: Recreation and Events
o Year 1-2 Action Items
Restart events
Plan and execute events at the new Zoo Event Center
Design events around new plaza
Hold new/recurring events in Centennial Plaza to ensure the space is
shared by all in the community
Encourage events on privately owned vacant properties downtown
(interim until developed)
Encourage more events that focus on downtown (Music, Food, Host a
stage)
Key Focus Area: Downtown
o Year 1-2 Action Items
Pursue funding and complete construction documents for Downtown
Infrastructure Enhancement Plan
Assist development of new restaurants
o Explore ways to reduce start-up costs
Maximize utilization of the plazas (food trucks, etc.)
Look for funding and opportunities to fix existing street trees & sidewalks
in the downtown
Pursue opportunities along East Mall
o Develop land use options for the adapted re-use options of the City-
owned property near Centennial Plaza
Explore programs such as infrastructure assistance, parking flexibility,
and zoning changes to promote new desired development of
underutilized space
Promote the preservation of the theater in Colony Square
Pursue the Armory site as a potential location for replacement of Fire
Station #1
Develop and implement a plan to increase utilization of parking in City-
owned alleys
Communicate collaboratively with businesses to encourage a sense of
pride, ownership, positive attitude, and harmony that promotes downtown
vibrancy
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Key Focus Area: Safe and Hospitable Business / Work Environment
o Year 1-2 Action Items
Work to enhance broadband infrastructure
Evaluate areas for restricted time parking
Expand the Outreach for Underrepresented Residents (OUR)Team
Increase pedestrian safety/access downtown through the Downtown
Infrastructure Enhancement Plan
Commence citywide General Plan Update
Key Focus Area: Business Infrastructure, Technology and Support
o Year 1-2 Action Items
Creatively support development at Del Rio, Dove Creek & San Anselmo
nodes
Implement an online payment and tracking system for City fees and tax
payments
Discuss potential policies related to wastewater capacity charges and
other development fees that may discourage desired business types
Look for opportunities and grants to fund infrastructure
Create and incentivize a new customer satisfaction survey for permit/
planning processes
Support expansion of Bridgeworks through SB1090
Update City Engineering Standards to provide safe and consistent public
improvements
Perform critical third-party review of permitting process towards essentialism
Explore Community Choice Energy (February 2022)
Fiscal and Infrastructure Efficiency and Sustainability
Key Focus Area: Asset Management / Replacement / Modernization
o Year 1-2 Action Items
Purchase and implement an asset management system
Prepare a detailed inventory w/condition assessment
Develop a sustainable replacement plan for City assets
Begin funding vehicle, technology, equipment, infrastructure and facility
reserves
Replace failing/vulnerable and vital equipment and facilities and citywide
apparatus
Begin Replacement of Fire Station #1
o Prepare needs assessment
o Explore use of Armory site for Fire Station #1 replacement project
o Complete design phase and engineer’s estimates
o Prepare financing plan
Ensure that the resources (tools, equipment, facilities) are available to
assist staff and to build staff capacity.
Identify and invest in equipm ent and facilities to increase long-term
operational efficiencies
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Key Focus Area: Asset Management / Replacement / Modernization (continued)
o Year 1-2 Action Items (continued)
Use technology where appropriate/right technology applications to save
staff time
Expand energy infrastructure (back-up generators, redundancy)
Consider sidewalk repair amnesty or other limited assistance program
Key Focus Area: Financial Strategies
o Year 1-2 Action Items
Develop responsible reserves for unfunded liabilities (non-asset)
o Explore and consider funding Section 115 Trust for pension
o Consider additional payments for unfunded pension liability (UAL)
o Look for ways to fund reserve for future State and Federal mandates
Adopt budgets and fiscal strategies that:
o Continue conservative Council/general fiscal strategy
o Prepare the City for changing economic conditions
o Consider and plan for lifecycle costs and long-term cost
savings/cost-effectiveness
Develop balanced strategy of operational expenditures vs. capital/one-time
expenditures that will accommodate future growth for Measure D-20 funds
Implement opportunities, strategies and plans to grow the organization
as the community grows
Identify and modestly invest in programs to increase long-term
operational efficiencies
Capitalize on grant opportunities to accomplish action plan goals
Explore public and private partnerships to achieve action plan goals
Key Focus Area: Transparency and Accountability
o Year 1-2 Action Items
Use technology for transparency and accountability
o Overhaul/modernize/simplify/make more efficient website
o Develop and implement strategy to maintain website and
accessibility
Implement records management program to facilitate access to public
records
Prepare, publicize and widely distribute an annual rep ort on the use of
Measure D-20 funds. While the Measure D-20 annual report will not
include detailed accounting of spending, it should include information on
the general areas where the funding was targeted, the goals to be
achieved with the Measure D-20 funding, and objective metrics for
measuring the success in achieving those goals.
Ensuring Public Safety and Providing Exceptional City Services
Key Focus Area: Staffing
o Year 1-2 Action Items
Hire and retain an adequate number of staff to achieve our priorities
Complete an essentialism evaluation of each department
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Provide competitive salaries/benefits and appropriate classifications for
all employees
Provide opportunities for employee growth & succession
Explore other retention and attraction strategies
Provide training and professional development opportunities
Hire for heart
Encourage growth and development of local workforce
o Expand police department explorer program
Explore a wider City employee recognition/commendation program
Work to insure that employees have the tools necessary to do their job
Key Focus Area: Unhoused Population
o Year 1-2 Action Items
Train and educate staff and community members on available support
resources for our unhoused population
Train and educate staff and community members on compassionate
interactions with our underrepresented residents
Establish needed Outreach for Underrepresented Residents (OUR)
Team (formerly known as CAT)
Support partner non-government organizations outreach efforts
Support regional combined approach related to unhoused population
Perform regular clean-ups of problem encampments
Perform vegetation management activities in the Downtown District
Implement strategies to encourage existing unhoused residents to
reduce trash and litter in public and sensitive environmental areas
Implement strategies for ongoing areas of public concern including
design of public spaces
Provide staff resources to maximize effectiveness (use technology)
Look for opportunities and grants to provide resources to respond to
future opportunities to support underrepresented residents
Key Focus Area: Community Engagement
o Year 1-2 Action Items
Hold more public safety outreach events
Ensure that all messaging is accessible and consistent across all media
platforms
Look for more opportunities for public engagement
Continue online and in-person engagement in decision-making
discussions
Improve emergency planning communications with business community
through the fire inspection program
Quality of Life
Key Focus Area: Things to Do
o Year 1-2 Action Items
See Action Items under the “Economic and Community Vibrancy” section
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Discuss long-term capital needs of the Zoo and the viability of continuing
AZA accreditation
Begin to address key deferred maintenance issues in parks and pub lic
spaces
Fund lake quality program to mitigate algae blooms
Key Focus Area: Welcoming and Inclusive
o Year 1-2 Action Items
Work with and support community partners and volunteers to advance
diversity, inclusion, and community beautification
Use technology to facilitate volunteer opportunities
See Action Items under “Ensuring Public Safety and Providing
Exceptional City Services”
Key Focus Area: Supporting Families
o Year 1-2 Action Items
Encourage regional organizations that bring attention to childcare needs
in the community
Continue on-going successful partnerships with organizations such as
ECHO, LINK, and AUSD
Remain involved in regional efforts to improve broadband access to
residents and businesses
Educate staff and community members of availability of mental health
resources that are available in the community
Continue to implement affordable housing policies of the General Plan
Housing Element including minimum densities, objective design standards,
small lot standards, ADU ordinance, and inclusionary housing ordinance
Explore Community Choice Energy (February 2022)
See “Economic and Community Vibrancy” section for other action items
Measure D-20 funds were budgeted primarily on Public Safety, City staff retention and
attraction, the population of unhoused residents, and infrastructure investments.
Public Safety
Historically, the community has strongly supported investing in Police and Fire services for
the safety of the residents. This priority has become even more evident throughout the
public outreach and budget processes, and therefore, the budget reflects this priority. The
Police Department, in particular, has been experiencing exceptional difficulty in recruiting
Police Officers and Public Safety Dispatchers. The nationwide negative attitude toward law
enforcement has sharply reduced the number of potential candidates interested in a career
in law enforcement. Agencies across the nation are having similar challenges filling
vacancies due to a lack of qualified candidates. The City’s Police Department competes
with other local agencies for job candidates. Because Atascadero has historically had the
one of the lowest per capita General Fund revenues, the City couldn’t offer salaries as high
as other, more well-funded agencies. The limited budget also restricted the number of
officer positions budgeted. For example, as of fiscal year 2019, Atascadero had less than
1 officer per thousand residents. Morro Bay had over 1.5, San Luis Obispo had about 1.3,
and Paso Robles had about 1.1 officers per one thousand residents. That meant that
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officers in Atascadero essentially had a heavier work load and lower pay than other
agencies. That made it difficult to recruit and retain quality employees. In order to attract
recruits, police departments across the nation have now transitioned to sponsoring police
officer candidates through the Police Academy. This shifts more costs onto the City and
extends the period between hiring and getting the officer on the street. However, even
finding quality recruits to sponsor has been an issue.
The passage of Measure D-20 has provided much needed funding to support public
safety. The 2021-2023 budget includes the addition of four officers for general rotation,
one additional officer to be part of the Outreach for Underrepresented Residents (OUR)
Team (formerly knows at the Community Action Team, or “CAT”), funding to contract with
a mental health worker and a community outreach representative as part of the OUR
Team, and an additional Public Safety Dispatcher. Revenues are also able to increase
salaries to be more competitive with other agencies, to try to keep the great officers that
are currently part of the department, and to attract more similar quality individuals.
Fire safety is also an important priority to the residents. Measure D-20 revenue was able
to fund the cost of a Battalion Chief. The City was able to secure a three -year Staffing
for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant beginning in fiscal year 2019
that would pay part of the cost of a firefighter. During the course of this grant, the City
was able to add one firefighter for the three-year period, and also transition one employee
up to a Battalion Chief position. Measure D-20 revenue allowed the City to keep the
Battalion Chief position even after the expiration of the grant.
Additionally, the costs of public outreach and maintenance for the Zonehaven program
are being funded through Measure D-20 revenues. Atascadero has a significant
wildland/urban interface, meaning that there are many areas of the City with high fire
potential. Zonehaven is an online program that provides rapid, accurate communication
and exit paths to residents that may be threatened by various types of emergencies or
natural disasters, including wildland fires.
More ongoing and one-time Police and Fire related necessities were also included in the
budget such as funds for vehicle and equipment replacement, along with replacement of
Fire Station #1.
Funding was also allocated for Public Works related public safety items including radio,
vehicle and equipment replacement.
Staffing Retention and Attraction
The City has been able to stay within its limited financial constraints with the cooperation
of its employees. The employees are used to doing more with less and this often carries
over into salaries and wages. As with the Police Department, there is significant
competition from other agencies whom are able to offer more generous salaries than
Atascadero is able to. The market for labor is tight and employers are competing, and it
is difficult to match salaries to other agencies.
While there are some differences in benefit packages between jurisdictions, the City is
consistently amongst the lowest total compensation for most positions at the City. While
compensation is often not the only reason an employee chooses to work for an employer,
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when there are significant differences in pay, it is an important consideration. Because the
cost of living is high in the area, and neighboring jurisdictions are able to pay more, the City’s
low wages are often a barrier to attracting, hiring and most importantly, retaining professional
employees. This has a large effect on City operations as vacancies lead to even lower
staffing levels, inefficiencies and additional incurred costs as new employees are trained.
This challenge is not uncommon th roughout the City. There have been recruitments in
several departments where the City did not receive a single qualified applicant. In these
cases, after sometimes two or more recruitments, the City has chosen to re-organize, find
a way to contract out, or hire someone at a lower level and provide a lot of training. The
inability to offer competitive salaries with neighboring agencies has resulted in the loss of
many quality, experienced employees from every department in the City. Losses of key
employees with institutional knowledge cause delays, inefficiencies and additional
overtime costs in order to complete the work needed to provide service to the City.
Revenue from Measure D-20 has been allocated to increasing salaries citywide, in an
effort to bring those salaries more in line with other comparable agencies. The intention
is to increase staff efficiencies, provide improved service to the public, and to reduce long -
term costs by attracting and retaining qualified professional employees.
Population of Residents that are Unhoused
The human impact of the unhoused population crisis is tragic and must be addressed.
People should not have to live unprotected from the elements. Solving the unhoused
population crisis will take an enormous amount of resources and coordination from all
sectors of the nation. While not as heartbreaking, there is also a very real impact to
government services and in particular local services as cities that were never designed,
nor funded to provide social services, deal with the inherent conflicts and problems of
people living on the streets, creeks, riverbeds and parks.
Atascadero, like many other cities throughout California and the rest of the nation, were
not intended or equipped to handle the additional workload a ssociated with the unhoused
crisis. It is important to note that individuals are not being classified because of their
housing status. The reference is to those people who are engaged in behavior that
precipitates a call for service for public safety or other City resources.
The influx of people who are living on the streets have impacted every department in the
City. Many of those living in these areas are suffering from mental health issues and/or
substance abuse problems. Many of these individuals have underlying health problems.
The Fire Department is frequently called to treat and assist everything from a minor cut to
shortness of breath, a stroke or mental illness. This takes one of the two on-duty engine
companies out of service. When further treatment is necessary for the individual, they are
transported to a local hospital, taking an ambulance out of service for an extended time.
The impact to the Police Department has also been significant. In 2018, the department
received 513 calls for service related to illegal camping and 81 calls for panhandling. The
Department coordinated with County Behavioral Health and partnered a County social
worker with a department detective to form a part -time Community Action Team (now
known as the Outreach for Underrepresented Residents Team). These teams have been
highly successful in other communities. The goal of the team is to identify those
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individuals who would benefit from available resources and be the intermediary so those
services are utilized. The program has been successful in Atascadero as well, and with
the additional funding from Measure D-20, has now been expanded.
The illegal camps throughout the City have a significant impact on the environment and
the general quality of life for the neighborhoods. The creeks, rivers, underpasses and
other areas of encampment were never designed to be someone’s home. The homeless
crisis/addiction issues have led people to establish camps where there are no sanitary
services, no heat, no water and no other basic necessities for life. The camps contain a
large amount of trash and personal refuse. Legally, notices must be posted at the camps
before cleanup and property removed must be retained for a substantial period of time
before disposal. Clean-up of these camps is also a fairly time consuming job as clean -
up workers must be extremely cautious as dirty needles and other bio hazards are of ten
found amongst the camp debris. The workload involved in the cleanups and debris
removal must be balanced with the workload and primary responsibilities of a Public
Works Department that is already stretched thin. Measure D-20 revenue has allowed
some funding to mitigate some of the issues discussed here, such as for Camp Cleanup
and a community Trash Cleanup program.
Investments in Infrastructure
Infrastructure includes the basic facilities and assets needed to run the City. It includes
the basic underlying capital assets needed for the day-to-day operations of the City
including computers, software, radios, breathing apparatus, police cars, tractors, fire
engines, and other equipment and tools. It also includes public infrastructure such as
roads, storm drains, street lights, traffic signals, sidewalks, bridges, wastewater collection
and treatment, other large capital items needed to support households, businesses, and
industries, and facilities such as fire stations, police station, parks, the Charles Paddock
Zoo, the Pavilion on the Lake, City Hall and other large capital assets that are needed to
provide services to the public.
Each department has specialized vehicles equipment that assists employees in performing
their duties as expected. Office staff need office machines such as computers, police
officers need radios and radio repeaters, fire fighters need breathing apparatuses and jaws
of life, and parks employees need mowers and irrigation equipment. While Staff does their
best to keep existing equipment running for the maximum amount of time, eventually
equipment ceases to be effective. Often times, specific items of equipment must be
replaced to comply with new regulations or safety requirements.
Additionally, Fire Station #1 is 70 years old and is showing sign of its age. Water-stained
ceiling tiles, masonry cracks throughout the station flooring, driveway and exterior
columns, diesel exhaust stained walls, small rooms and limited storage all speak to the
underlying issues that the current budget has been unable to fix. Safety items to be
addressed include the structural stability and earthquake retrofit of both the roof structure
and the hose tower. Ongoing costs of $750,000 a year have been allocated toward
expected financing costs for full replacement of Fire Station #1.
Park facilities are in need of replacement including parking lots, sidewalks, benches,
picnic tables, playgrounds, restrooms, and athletic facilities. The shoreline retaining walls
and dock on Atascadero Lake needs significant work, and the lake requires costly periodic
dredging to keep it healthy.
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Replacing and repairing these assets has historically been put off in order to make ends
meet. Revenues from Measure D-20 has been able to fund many of these infrastructure
items that are so critical to effective day-to-day operations of the City.
Revenue from Measure D-20 allows the City to fund many of the community’s and
Council’s key priorities, and was an important component of building the 2021 -2023
budget. Measure D-20 revenue is expected to total just under $12 million, for three fiscal
years (beginning with the first quarter it became effective, April 1, 2021 through June 30,
2021, and for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 fiscal years.) The following chart outlines the
strategic priorities that are possible to fund due to the revenues from the new Measure.
Each funded item listed in the left column is linked to one or more of the Action Items as
discussed in the Key Priorities section above.
Supplemental Budget Requests- Measure D20 Tier 1
Description Economic VibrancyFiscal StrategiesPublic Safety & Exceptional City ServicesQuality of LifeMandatoryD-20HighMedium2020-20212021-20222022-2023Other Funds1 Police Staffing- 4 officers & 1 dispatcher X **-$ 521,850$ 696,760$ 160,000$
2 OUR Team (previously known as "CAT" Team)X **- 254,820 342,320 69,000
3 CAD/RMS System Replacement X **- 600,000 - -
4 Handheld Police radio replacement X **- 227,700 - -
5 Battalion Chief and SAFER Firefighter- Staff Laborcost X **- 247,200 279,180 65,000
6 Fire Station #1 Rebuild X **- 750,000 750,000 -
7 Increase Fire Operating Budget Items X **- 30,000 30,000 -
8 Zonehaven maintenance X **- 9,500 9,500 -
9 Emergency Planning X **10,000 5,000 5,000 -
10 Fire Radio Repeater Replacement X **- 180,000 - -
11 Handheld Fire radio replacement X **- 253,000 - -
12 Replacement of Ambulance X **- 60,000 - -
13 Jaws of Life Replacement X **- - - 180,000
14 Life Pak ECG Modem X X **4,800 - - -
15 Fire Equipment Replacement Deficit X **645,010 - - -
16 Replace Chain Saws X **4,910 - - -
17 Patch Fire Station #2 Roof X **4,000 - - -
18 Vehicle Replacement Increase - Public Safety X **- 240,020 240,020 -
19 Compensation Changes - Public Safety X **- 760,230 1,066,010 -
20 Vehicle Reserves Deficit X **158,120 - - -
21 Annual Equipment Reserve - Public Safety X **- 225,000 225,000 -
22 Equipment Reserves- Radio Repeater equipment Deficit X **- 104,230 -
23 Equipment Reserves- Other Public Safety Equipment Deficit **236,500
24 Generator for Templeton repeater X **- - - 100,000
25 Public Works Radio Repeater Replacement X **- 90,000 - -
26 Vegetation Management in Downtown Creek area X X **- 55,000 55,000 -
27 Camp Cleanups X X **- 50,000 50,000 -
28 Trash community cleanup program X X **- 5,000 5,000 -
29 Vehicle Replacement Increase - Public Works X **- 38,230 38,230 -
30 Building Maint and Replacement Reserves X **- 250,000 250,000 -
31 Parks Replacements- dock, benches, sidewalk repairs, etc X X **- 150,000 - -
32 Equipment Reserves- Parks Deficit X X **59,580 118,240
33 Compensation Changes- Other X **- 628,530 886,690 -
34 Asset Management System X **- - 30,000 420,000
35 NeoGov X **- 3,500 12,320 -
Totals 826,840$ 5,694,160$ 5,430,000$ 994,000$
D-20SortingStrategic Priorities
Of the $12 million in projected Measure D-20 revenue, about $9.5 million will be used for
Public Safety (including items related to unhoused residents), $1 million will be used for
infrastructure investments, and $1.5 million will go toward other priorities, including staff
retention and attraction.
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$-
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,000,000
$8,000,000
$10,000,000
Public Safety Infrastructure Other
Priorities
D-20 Funds
Budgeted 2020-2023
The 2021 Measure D-20 Annual Report includes the list of supplemental budget request
items that were funded with the new transaction tax, and also has a narrative of the
manner in which the residents worked with City Council, Committees, and staff to identify
the key priorities for the most important areas to focus funding. The Citizens’ Sales Tax
Oversight Committee and the Finance Committee recommend Council approve the
Annual Report be finalized and distributed via U.S. mail to all properties in the City. The
Report will also be made available at City Hall and on the City’s website.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Distribution of the 2021 Measure D-20 Annual Report is estimated to cost about $5,000
in budgeted General Funds.
ATTACHMENT:
2021 Sales Tax Measure D-20 Annual Report
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4Priorities
From the feedback received during public
meetings, as well as a series of priority setting
sessions with Council and the Community, the
following focus ares were developed:
The word cloud above summarizes input received
regarding the question “What things big and
small would make Atascadero better?”
Organizational
Priorities
2021-2023
Economic and Community Vibrancy
Ensuring Public Safety and Providing
Exceptional City Services
Quality of Life
Fiscal and Infrastructure Efficiency and
Sustainability
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Approved August 2021
Annual Report
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In November 2020, 58.6% of Atascadero voters supported Sales Tax Measure D-20. This Measure added an
additional one cent to Atascadero’s sales tax rate. The new amount became effective April 2021. Twenty public
meetings were held between January 2021 and June 2021 in order to stimulate robust dialogs regarding the
priorities of the community and how these funds should be best spent. Over 130 community members attended at
least one of the nine related budget study sessions, and over 150 pages of input were recorded from those meetings.
From there, the Council held a series of priority setting sessions and along with community members, created four
organizational priorities and supporting focus areas.
City staff worked with a consultant to develop an Action Plan to advance the key focus areas of each of the four
priorities. The Council adopted this plan at their April 27, 2021, meeting.
Staff developed the budget to fund those activities that were adopted in the Action Plan, and reviewed them with
the Finance Committee. The Council adopted the final 2021-2023 budget on June 8, 2021. The list in this report
details those specific items in the adopted budget that will use the Measure D-20 funds.
Description Economic Fiscal StrategiesPublic Safety Exceptional Quality of LifeMandatoryD-20HighMedium2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 Other Funds
1 Police Staffing- 4 officers & 1 dispatcher X **-$ 521,850$ 696,760$ 160,000$
2 OUR Team (previously known as "CAT" Team)X **- 254,820 342,320 69,000
3 CAD/RMS System Replacement X **- 600,000 - -
4 Handheld Police radio replacement X **- 227,700 - -
5 Battalion Chief and SAFER Firefighter- Staff Laborcost X **- 247,200 279,180 65,000
6 Fire Station #1 Rebuild X **- 750,000 750,000 -
7 Increase Fire Operating Budget Items X *- 30,000 30,000 -
8 Zonehaven maintenance X **- 9,500 9,500 -
9 Emergency Planning X **10,000 5,000 5,000 -
10 Fire Radio Repeater Replacement X **- 180,000 - -
11 Handheld Fire radio replacement X **- 253,000 - -
12 Replacement of Ambulance X **- 60,000 - -
13 Jaws of Life Replacement X **- - - 180,000
14 Life Pak ECG Modem X X **4,800 - - -
15 Fire Equipment Replacement Deficit X **645,010 - - -
16 Replace Chain Saws X **4,910 - - -
17 Patch Fire Station #2 Roof X **4,000 - - -
18 Vehicle Replacement Increase - Public Safety X **- 240,020 240,020 -
19 Compensation Changes - Public Safety X **- 760,230 1,066,010 -
20 Vehicle Reserves Deficit X **158,120 - - -
21 Annual Equipment Reserve - Public Safety X **- 225,000 225,000 -
22 Equipment Reserves- Radio Repeater equipment Deficit X **- 104,230 -
23 Equipment Reserves- Other Public Safety Equipment Deficit **236,500
24 Generator for Templeton repeater X **- - - 100,000
25 Public W orks Radio Repeater Replacement X **- 90,000 - -
26 Vegetation Management in Downtown Creek area X X **- 55,000 55,000 -
27 Camp Cleanups X X **- 50,000 50,000 -
28 Trash community cleanup program X X **- 5,000 5,000 -
29 Vehicle Replacement Increase - Public W orks X **- 38,230 38,230 -
30 Building Maint and Replacement Reserves X **- 250,000 250,000 -
31 Parks Replacements- dock, benches, sidewalk repairs, etc X X **- 150,000 - -
32 Equipment Reserves- Parks Deficit X X **59,580 118,240
33 Compensation Changes- Other X **- 628,530 886,690 -
34 Asset Management System X **- - 30,000 420,000
35 NeoGov X **- 3,500 12,320 -
Totals 826,840$ 5,694,160$ 5,430,000$ 994,000$
D-20SORTINGSTRATEGIC P RIORITIE S
City ServicesVibrancySALES T AX M EASURE D-20 BUDGETED EXPENDITUR ES
Measure D-20
Revenue
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Measure D-20 Funds
4/1/21-6/30/23
Public Safety
$10,000,000
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$-Infra-structure Other Focus Area Priorities
Revenue from Measure D-20 allows the City to
fund many of the community’s and Council’s
key priorities. Measure D-20 revenue is
expected to total just under $12 million for the
first three fiscal years (April 1, 2021 through
June 30, 2023.) The list to the right outlines the
action items that are possible to fund due to
the revenues from the new Measure. Each
funded item on the list is linked to one or more
of the Strategic Priorities.
Of the $12 million in projected Measure D-20
revenue, about $9.5 million will be used for
Public Safety, $1 million will be used for
infrastructure investments, and $1.5 million
will go toward other priorities, including staff
retention and attraction.
For more information visit:
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